HomeMy Public PortalAbout1620th Board Journal 6-13-2019JOURNAL OF THE (1620th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
June 13, 2019
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the
meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
A.K. Mandel, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
J. Singer S.M. Myers, General Counsel
J.P. Faul, M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
F. Dunlap (absent) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were:
Trustee Yates called the closed session to order at 4:06p.m. Roll call was made and all were present except for
Trustee Dunlap. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Faul to go into closed session.
Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 5:02p.m. Motion was made by Trusee Mandel and Seconded
by Trustee Singer to go into open session. Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the May 9, 2019
(1619th) Journal of proceeding minutes.
The Journal was approved by Trustee Singer and seconded by Trustee Mandel.
Comments by Board Chair: NONE
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Report of Board Committees:
AUDIT
Trustee Singer reported that the Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In attendance were
Trustees Singer, Dunlap, Faul, Mandel, and Yates. The Committee approved the minutes from the April 2nd
meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Internal Audit presented the engagement report titled, “Review of the Claims Administration Process”, which
involved a review of the overall procedures to process and manage claims submitted against the District. The
types of claims included in the engagement scope included sewer back -up, workman’s compensation, property,
auto, and general liability. The engagement received a “Satisfactory” opinion. No Reportable Items were
identified during the engagement. During the presentation, questions about the engagement and the overall
claims process were addressed by Staff as they were received from the Committee.
Next, Internal Audit presented the Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan for FY ‘20. The presentation included
overviews of the risk assessment process, the overall internal audit cycle, and the various engagements to be
performed as part of the FY ’20 audit plan.
Tamara Clinton MSD John Larson
Shonnah Parades MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Jon Sprague MSD Tom Sullivan
Tracey Coleman MSD Steve Hantz ACE Pipe
Todd Loretta MSD Ginny Kienstra MSD
Sean Hadley MSD Rebecca Losli MSD
Marie Collins MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers
Greg Patton Insituform Nick Jones ETC
Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Eng. Miriam Townsend Basilico Eng
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Questions regarding individual engagements were addressed by Staff as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:02 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 2,
2019.
This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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FINANCE
Trustee Faul reported that The Finance Committee met on June 4, 2019 with Trustees Dunlap, Yates, Faul,
Singer and Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the April 30, 2019 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a staff review of the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of May 31, 2019. Staff
indicated that the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next item discussed on the agenda pertained to a staff request to enter into the third renewal term with
Prudent Man Advisors to provide financial advisory services to the District. This will be Resolution #3517 on
tonight’s agenda.
The next items pertained to a staff request to exercise the first of a two-year renewal option of the contract with
Public Financial Management (PFM) and also to exercise the first of a two-year renewal option of the contract
with Independent Public Advisors (IPA). Both will assist with general and transactional professional financial
advisory services. These will be Resolutions #3518 and #3519 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda AON Hewitt discussed the first quarter plan performance related to the Pension Plan. Plan
assets returned 7.5% in the first quarter, which was slightly below the policy benchmark of 7.8%. AON
representatives also discussed the asset allocation and first quarter performance of the Defined Contribution and
Deferred Compensation Plans.
The last item on tonight’s agenda is a staff request to transfer fund balances from several Debt Service Funds to
Debt Service Fund 2011B, 2012A and the General Fund. These types of transfers are conducted on an annual
basis to adjust for differences in actual and budgeted debt payments that occur due to the timing of the issuance
of senior and subordinate bonds. This will be Resolution #3516 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 2, 2019. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on June 4, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. The meeting
was attended by trustees Faul, Yates, Mandel, Singer, and Dunlap.
The minutes of the April 30, 2019 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion
regarding the following items:
Ordinance No. 15193 – Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer – This is an unplanned supplemental appropriation to an
existing construction project being constructed by ABNA Engineering. Staff requested an additional $110,000 in
funding to complete this work. The additional funds are needed to cover extra costs related to additional sanitary
and storm sewer lateral conflicts encountered on the project. These conflicts required additional sewer
investigation, relocation and realignment of the laterals and associated restoration. Because of project delays
and the need to expedite final restoration, staff requested Introduction and Adoption at tonight’s meeting.
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Ordinance No. 15194 – Webster Groves Trunk E Sanitary Relief – This is an unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing construction project being constructed by L. Keeley Construction. Staff requested an
additional $120,000 in funding to complete this work. The additional funds are needed to cover extra costs
related to adjustments made to the design during construction to accommodate conflicts and the field location of
the existing sewer system. This redesign and realignment of the sewer required additional pipe, structures, point
repairs, utility work and restoration. Because of project delays and the need to expedite final restoration, staff
requested Introduction and Adoption at tonight’s meeting.
Ordinance No. 15195 – Tesson Creek I/I Reduction – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to
enter into a construction contract with Wehmeyer Farms. There was a brief discussion regarding past MBE sub-
contracting issues for the contractor. Staff confirmed that previous performance issues had been rectified.
Ordinance No. 15196 – Corona Park Storm Sewer – This is an unplanned supplemental appropriation to an
existing construction project being constructed by L. Keeley Construction. Staff requested an additional $170,000
in funding to complete this work. The additional funds are needed to cover extra costs for utility relocations (gas,
water and fiber optics) and pavement restoration costs associated with the realignment of the sewer to minimize
utility conflicts with the new storm sewer.
Ordinance No. 15198 – Easement Acquisition Funds for Wastewater Projects – There was a brief discussion
between the committee and staff regarding the easement appraisal and acquisition process.
Ordinance No. 15199 – Beldon Drive Storm Sewer – There was a brief discussion between the committee and
staff regarding Aztec Construction Specialties. This is a small firm that has been performing work satisfactorily in
the District’s small contractor program. This will be their first project outside the program.
Ordinance No. 15205 – Emergency Repair #062 (Coldwater Creek Force Main) – Staff provided detailed
information about this force main break and the contractor (Gross Mechanical) performing the work. This project
was declared an emergency on May 20, 2019. There was a discussion regarding the anticipated use of MBE
sub-contracting to the extent practical. Staff agreed to provide information back to the committee on MBE
partners identified by Gross, and final participation anticipated in performing final restoration on the project. Staff
is requesting Introduction and Adoption of this project at tonight’s meeting.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
June 4, 2019 at approximately 9:30 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included
Chairman Mandel, Trustees Dunlap, Faul, Singer and Yates, as well as District Directors and staff.
Chairman Mandel called roll, had no further comments and by motion of all Trustees present, approved the April
30, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
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The first agenda item was a discussion by Shonnah Paredes regarding an Ordinance for a Workforce
Development Grant Program. This item was discussed previously at the April 2019 Stakeholders meeting. A
change was made to reflect the correct name of the vendor to whom the bid was awarded from Building and
Construction Trades to Building Union Diversity. This ordinance allows the District to issue grant funds in
performance of a contract for a one-year base period to Building Union Diversity (BUD) and BUD lite Programs as
training gateways for women, minorities and other economically disadvantaged adults to prepare for entry into the
construction industry with a particular focus on sewer construction occupations. This Ordinance will exercise the
one-base year of this agreement and authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Building Union Diversity
and is Ordinance No. 15152 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher regarding MSD's Purchasing Policy and the Contract
Renewal Process. By request of Trustee Dunlap, Brian discussed the process of Resolution approval by
Trustees for renewal of contracts on Non-Capital Improvement Projects, as outlined in Ordinance No. 13537
adopted December 2012. Brian presented the option to the Trustees of maintaining this process or changing to
blanket approval of these contracts in the Budget Ordinance, rather than individually. The Trustees decided to
maintain the current process and there is no Board action required at this time.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding the District's Compensation and
Classification Plans. The Classification Ordinance will update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete
positions, retitle existing positions, and add new positions, as well as define titles within the corresponding salary
and wage grades. The Compensation Ordinance will update the Unclassified Schedule by removing a position
title to better align with the department's function. These are Ordinance Nos. 15207 and 15208 on tonight's
agenda.
The last item was a discussion and presentation by Bret Berthold regarding the River Des Peres and Carr St.
Flood events occurring on May 23rd and June 2, 2019. In a detailed PowerPoint presentation, Bret illustrated the
flooding, rain and pump failure events that occurred at each location. He detailed the damages incurred and
MSD's response and actions taken to clean up and work with Thomas McGee at the River Des Peres homes
affected and actions taken at the Carr St. location. Bret indicated that MSD continues to monitor both situations
and there is no Board action required at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. by Chairman Mandel. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled
for Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
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Comments by the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chair, I have 1 item to discuss this evening.
As part of its commitment to customer service, the District conducts two different types of customer surveying on
an annual basis. The first type of surveying is titled the Post-Contact Customer Survey.
Post-Contact surveying is conducted with customers that have proactively contacted the District with a service or
billing issue. Each month, the District surveys 150 of these customers, with the number evenly split between
service and billing calls. The results of this surveying are aggregated into quarterly reports that staff uses to
monitor and improve our customer service.
The type of surveying is titled the Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. The Customer Satisfaction surveying is
conducted with a representative sample of all of the District’s customers. Contrasted with the Post-Contact
surveying, participants in the Customer Satisfaction Survey may or may not have contacted MSD with a service or
billing issue during the course of the year. Customer Satisfaction surveying solicits feedback on a broad set of
topics about MSD and its performance.
I would like to invite Nick Jones, who is with our survey contractor, the ETC Institute, to provide the board and the
public with the current results of this surveying.
Nick Jones addressed the Board and recapped the 2018 Customer Satisfaction Survey. The Post Contact survey
is information gathered from customers who contacted MSD during the past year to objectively evaluate the billing
and field operations. This survey has been conducted for approximately 15 years.
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Each month, 150 surveys are completed from customers who had contact with billing or field services. For each
quarter, that gives us about 450 surveys, which offers us a margin of error of +- 4.6% at the 95% level of
confidence. Over the course of the year we conduct 1800 surveys which gives us a margin of error +- 3% at the
95% level of confidence. We ask customers to answer Yes or No phone survey questions about their experience
with employees. MSD has exceptionally good customer service experiences in 2018 with the same set of
questions asked for field service. These numbers were exceptional for field service as well. There is also an
overall satisfaction service provided, rated 1 – 10 and these were at an all-time high reaching 9.0. The ratings for
billing and filed service both are at an all-time high and MSD should work to sustain those superior numbers in the
years to come.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. That concludes my Executive Director report and Way to go Blues!
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Comments from the Public:
John Larson: 9819 Mar Ann Ct. Mr. Larson distributed documents and images of his complaint.
Mr. Larson addressed the Board about a construction project that has been in existence in his backyard for a
lengthy amount of time and he expressed concern about the lack of activity and delayed completion. Mr. Larson
asked if the Board could offer assistance in determining why the job started late and has now gone past its
completion date. Rich Unverferth, Director of Engineering, notified the Board that he would investigate the project
and provide the Board with an update regarding the project.
Submission of Public Hearing Reports: Report from the “Finding of Fact” Committee
At the Budget, User Charge, Capital Improvement and Replacement and Tax Rate Public Hearing held on May 9,
2019 a Finding of Fact Committee consisting of Trustees Faul, Yates, and Singer as an alternate were appointed
to determine that the proposed taxes should be levied, assessed and collected as recommended by staff.
Committee members Trustee Faul, Yates, and Singer have reviewed the proposed tax rates and concluded that these
taxes are necessary to be levied, assessed and collected in the amounts requested to meet the District’s operating and
capital requirements of both the District and of the various sub-districts.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there were any other board members who would like to pull
any other items for a separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, there was a
motion for adoption.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15154 - DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to
Conway Rd) Phase II (12471)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Nine Million Nine Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars
($9,970,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
construction in DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase II
(12471) in the Cities of Brentwood, Rock Hill, and Ladue, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15155 - Glen Eagles Pump Station (P-189) Improvements
(12914)
Appropriating One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Glen Eagles Pump Station
(P-189) Improvements (12914) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into Contract No. 21797 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for the aforesaid pump
station improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15156 - Riverside and Yarnell Sanitary Relief Replacement
(12840)
Making an appropriation of Three Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,300,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Riverside
and Yarnell Sanitary Relief Replacement (12840) in the City of Fenton, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21793 with Unnerstall Contracting Co., LLC for
sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15157 - Forder Sanitary Interconnection (Forder Rd to Ringer
Rd) (12180)
Appropriating One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Forder Sanitary
Interconnection (Forder Rd to Ringer Rd) (12180) in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21787 with J. H. Berra
Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15158 - Deer Creek Watershed Initiative (11065)
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from
the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for
cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in Deer Creek Watershed Initiative (11065) in
various locations in the Deer Creek Watershed; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an
agreement with The Missouri Botanical Garden for the aforesaid cost sharing for green
infrastructure construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15159 - Harvest Hill Ct. Bank Stabilization (11569)
Appropriating Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) from the District-wide
Stormwater Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Harvest Hill Ct. Bank Stabilization
(11569) in the City of Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No.
21791 with Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc. for the aforesaid channel stabilization.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15160 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) Stormwater
(2019) (13043)
Appropriating Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000.00) from the District-
wide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs
(Rehabilitation) Stormwater (2019) (13043) in the City of St. Louis, Various Municipalities in St.
Louis County, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21796 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid storm
sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15161 - Liberty Ave. 10000 Block Storm Sewer (11306)
Appropriating One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance,
Construction, Improvement Fund of University City to be used for storm sewer construction in
Liberty Ave. 10000 Block Storm Sewer (11306) in the City of Overland and Unincorporated St.
Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21788 with
Above and Below Contracting, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15162 - Meaux Mart – Gray Storm Channel (11171)
Appropriating Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($560,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for channel
stabilization in Meaux Mart – Gray Storm Channel (11171) in the City of Des Peres, Missouri;
and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21789 with Ideal Landscape Construction,
Inc. for the aforesaid channel stabilization.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15163 - Glenn Drive #128 Storm Sewer (11426)
Appropriating Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00) from the District-wide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Glenn Drive #128 Storm Sewer
(11426) in the City of Ballwin, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No.
21790 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15164 - CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers
(2017) (11999)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($2,500,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for CCTV inspection and physical
inspection of sewers, sonar inspections, laser profiling, and sewer cleaning in CCTV
Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2017) (11999) in The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District Service Area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 4 to
Contract No. 20688 with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for the aforesaid CCTV inspection and
physical inspection of sewers, sonar inspections, laser profiling, and sewer cleaning.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15165 - Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main (11817)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of a pump station in Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and
Force Main (11817) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to amend Contract No. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the aforesaid
design of a pump station.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15166 - OMCI Stormwater Design (Contract D) (11149)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) from the
Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for
design of storm sewers in OMCI Stormwater Design (Contract D) (11149) in various locations
within the Deer Creek Watershed; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 5
to Contract No. 20007 with Heideman & Associates, Inc. for the aforesaid design of storm
sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15168 - Employee Benefit Consulting Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Gallagher Benefit Services whereby
Gallagher Benefit Services will provide professional benefit services for the District’s
employees for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15169 - 2019 Tax Levy for the Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District and its various Sub Districts
Repealing Ordinance No. 15033, adopted September 27, 2018, and enacting a new
Ordinance in lieu thereof, adjusting the previously fixed taxes by determining the amount of
taxes which shall be levied, assessed, and collected in the year 2019 on all taxable tangible
property in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County,
respectively, and in Subdistricts within the corporate limits of St. Louis County as follows:
Coldwater Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Gravois Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Maline Creek Trunk
Subdistrict, Watkins Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Subdistrict No. 88 (Fountain Creek), Subdistrict
No. 89 (Loretta-Joplin), Subdistrict No. 342 (Clayton-Central), Subdistrict No. 366 (University
City Branch of River des Peres Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 367 (Deer Creek
Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 369 (Sugar Creek), Subdistrict No. 448 (Missouri
River - Bonfils), Subdistrict No. 449 (Meramec River Basin - M.S.D. Southwest), Subdistrict
No. 453 (Shrewsbury Branch of River des Peres), Subdistrict No. 454 (Seminary Branch of
River des Peres), Subdistrict No. 455 (Black Creek), Subdistrict No. 1 of the River des Peres
Watershed (Creve Coeur-Frontenac Area), Subdistrict No. 4 of the River des Peres
Watershed (North Affton Area) and Subdistrict No. 7 of the River des Peres Watershed
(Wellston Area); and the Board of Trustees, in accordance with Charter Section 7.310
authorizes the Director of Finance to certify as to the amount of taxes which shall be levied,
assessed and collected for the aforementioned Subdistricts.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15170 - FY 2020 Budget Appropriations
Repealing and superseding Ordinance No. 14920 adopted June 14, 2018, and making
appropriations for the current expenses of the District in the General Fund, the Water Backup
Insurance and Reimbursement Fund, the General Insurance Fund, the Sanitary Replacement
Fund, the Stormwater Operations, Maintenance and Construction Improvement Funds, the
Emergency Funds, the Debt Service Funds, and the Wastewater Revenue Bond Service
Funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, amounting in the
aggregate to Three Hundred Thirty-four Million Five Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Two
Hundred Ninety-eight Dollars ($334,527,298) to pay interest falling due on bonds issued, the
costs of support, operation, and maintenance of the District and its various subdistricts, and
emergencies, and shall adopt a five-year strategic and operating plan which states the
District’s objectives for the succeeding five years and includes objective targets by which to
measure the District’s performance in meeting these objectives in accordance with the
requirements of this Proposed Ordinance to be introduced May 9, 2019.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15171 - Underground Storage Tank Insurance
Awarding a contract to Missouri Underground Storage Tank Insurance Fund for the District’s
Underground Storage Tank Insurance coverage from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15172 - Public Official Excess Liability
Awarding a contract to ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) (Charles L. Crane
Agency, agent) for the District’s Public Official Excess Liability Coverage from July 1, 2019 to
July 1, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15173 - Combined Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) (Charles L.
Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Combined Liability Insurance coverage from July 1,
2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15174 - Auto Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Travelers Insurance Companies (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Auto Liability Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15175 - Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency,
agent) for the District’s Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2019 to June 30,
2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15176 - Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine)
Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to New Hampshire Insurance Company (AIG) (Charles L. Crane Agency,
agent) for the District’s Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program coverage
from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15177 - Cyber Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) (Charles L. Crane
Agency, agent) for the District’s Cyber Liability Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2019
to June 30, 2020.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15178 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (First
Layer)
Awarding a contract to Allied World Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (First Layer) coverage from July 1, 2019 to
July 1, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15179 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Second
Layer)
Awarding a contract to Allied World National Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency,
agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (Second Layer) coverage from
July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15180 - Excess Flood & Earth Movement Insurance
Coverage
Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Excess Flood & Earth Movement Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2019 to June
30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15181 - Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Coverage
Awarding a contract to Arch Insurance Group Inc. (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the
District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2019 to June 30,
2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15182 - Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15183 - Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance
Coverage
Awarding a contract to Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency,
agent) for the District’s Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2019
to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15184 - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to execute all documents necessary in order to procure flood insurance
from the National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA and Selective Insurance Company) (Charles L.
Crane Agency, agent) during the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 for the building and contents
at certain specified District locations.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15185 - Owners Pollution Protective Insurance
Program
Awarding a contract to American International Surplus Lines Insurance Company (Charles L.
Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Owners Pollution Protective Insurance Program
coverage from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Edited 7/5/19 Pg. 11
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15186 - Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance
Coverage
Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2019 to June
30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15187 - Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up
Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency,
agent) for the District’s Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Backup Insurance coverage from
July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15188 - Armstrong Teasdale LLP - General Legal
Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with the law firm of Armstrong Teasdale L.L.P.
whereby Armstrong Teasdale L.L.P., will provide General Legal Services to the District.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15189 - Hale Law Firm - General Legal Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with The Hale Law Firm whereby The Hale Law
Firm, will provide General Legal Services to the District.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15190 - Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion
LLC – General Legal Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with the law firm of Rynearson, Suess,
Schnurbusch & Champion L.L.C., whereby Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion
L.L.C., will provide General Legal Services to the District.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15191 - Thompson Coburn LLP - General Legal Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with the law firm of Thompson Coburn L.L.P.,
whereby Thompson Coburn L.L.P., will provide General Legal Services to the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
consent agenda ordinance #15154-15166, 15168-15191 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances - None
Resolutions - None
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15152, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Building Union Diversity, whereby Building
Union Diversity will provide a Workforce Development Training Program for the District which facilitates providing
assistance for low income, unemployed, and underemployed individuals within the MSD service area to obtain training
and development for sewer construction occupations.
Proposed Ord. No. 15152 was presented and read. To Execute a one-year base contract with two option
years for a Workforce Development Training Program which facilitates providing assistance for low income,
unemployed and underemployed individuals within MSD service area to obtain training and development for sewer
construction occupations.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel,
that the ordinance # 15152 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 3 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – abstain;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15192, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Greenprint Retrofits, LLC for cost sharing
for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Catholic Charities of St. Louis
Cathedral Tower (13156) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15192 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Greenprint Retrofits, LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant
Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows
into the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation
of six bioretention basins and two permeable pavement areas. Total cost of the project is estimated at $688,000 and
Greenprint Retrofits, LLC is requesting approximately $688,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15192 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15193, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred
Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction n
Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer Phase I (10035) in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15193 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21313 consists of the
construction of approximately 1,624 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 36-inches in diameter
and appurtenances, and one (1) PIRR disconnect. The purpose of this project is to alleviate basement and yard
flooding at 527 Ivanhoe Place and 147 Kenilworth Place, and yard flooding at 231 and 253 Papin Avenue, and 211
Simmons Avenue in the City of Webster Groves. This project is scheduled to be completed in 240 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15193 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule.
Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15193 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
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Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15194, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred
Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
construction in Webster Groves Trunk E Sanitary Rehabilitation and I/I Reduction Phase III (11677) in the City of
Webster Groves, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15194 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21685 consists of the
construction of approximately 796 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 15-inches in diameter,
the rehabilitation of 315 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce
building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 210 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15194 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule.
Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15194 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15195, Appropriating Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000.00) \
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Tesson Creek
I/I Reduction (Tesson Ferry Rd and Tiffany Square Pky) (12228) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21794 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15195 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21794 consists of the
construction of approximately 683 lineal feet of 12-inch to 15-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances, and the
removal of inflow sources at six private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the
Gravois Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 200 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15195 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15196, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Seventy
Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Sugar Creek to
be used for storm sewer construction in Corona Park Storm Sewer Phase 2B (10210) in the City of Kirkwood, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15196 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21692 consists of
the construction of approximately 1,179 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard and street flooding on Burns,
Longfellow, Knierim, and W. Washington. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15196 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15197, Making an appropriation of Thirteen Million Dollars ($13,000,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief
(Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase III and Phase IV (12472) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21786 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Edited 7/5/19 Pg. 14
Proposed Ord. No. 15197 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21786 consists of the
construction of approximately 17,781 lineal feet of 8-inch to 54-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances,
including approximately 4,881 lineal feet of 8-inch to 54-inch tunnel/trenchless technology construction; approximately
1,652 feet of sliplining 21-inch and 24-inch host pipe; 1 junction chamber; 99 manholes; creek stabilization; installation
of approximately 96 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewers and appurtenances; concrete channel removal; manhole
rehabilitation of 8 existing manholes; manhole and sewer fill; seal and abandonment. This construction is the third
phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate surcharging sanitary sewers.
This project will provide for the elimination of seven (7) constructed SSOs (BP-545, BP-170, BP-198, BP-348, BP-349,
BP-155 & BP-591). This project is scheduled to be completed in 1,540 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15197 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15198, Making an appropriation of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for property rights acquisition in Easement Acquisition for
Wastewater Projects (2020) (12516) in The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to acquire
necessary property rights in order to construct combined and sanitary sewer projects.
Proposed Ord. No. 15198 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates funds for staff to take further
efforts to acquire necessary property rights by means of donation, purchase, contract, lease, or by the exercise of
the power of eminent domain in order to construct combined and sanitary sewer projects.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the ordinance
#15198 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15199, Appropriating Three Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($310,000.00)
from the District-wide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Beldon Drive Storm Sewer (11501)
in the City of Flordell Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21800 with Aztec Construction Specialties LLC for the
aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15199 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21800 consists of the
construction of approximately 1,011 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate street and yard flooding at multiple locations and residences on Beldon Drive,
Manette Drive, and Ramsey Drive in the City of Flordell Hills, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in
180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15199 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15200, was presented and read. Appropriating Three Hundred Twenty
Thousand Dollars ($320,000.00) from the District-wide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in
Craig Road #1485 Storm Sewer Improvements (11587) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21804 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
The work to be done under Contract #21804 consists of the construction of approximately 748 lineal feet of storm
sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
alleviate yard flooding at 1436 and 1446 Land O Lakes Drive, 12121 Mirror Lake Drive, 12043, 12049, and 12055
Mereview Drive, and structure and yard flooding at 12061 Mereview Drive in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15200 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Edited 7/5/19 Pg. 15
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15201, Making an appropriation of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for property rights acquisition in Easement Acquisition for Stormwater
Projects (2020) (12683) in The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and authorizing the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to acquire necessary property rights in
order to construct storm sewer projects.
Proposed Ord. No. 15201 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates funds for staff to take further efforts
to acquire necessary property rights by means of donation, purchase, contract, lease, or by the exercise of the power of
eminent domain in order to construct storm sewer projects.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15201 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15202, Appropriating One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the
Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Hunter’s Glen Ct. #305 Storm Sewer (11608) in
the City of Ellisville, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21802 with Gaehle Grading LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15202 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21802 consists of the
construction of approximately 136 lineal feet of storm sewers 18-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of
this project is to alleviate yard and basement flooding at 305 Hunter’s Glen Court and yard flooding at 301 and 309 Wolff
Lane in the City of Ellisville, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15202 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15203, Appropriating Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for repair and replacement of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure in Stormwater
Infrastructure Repair/Replacement – Districtwide (2020) (12675) in various locations throughout the District; and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
appropriate funds for small infrastructure repair projects to be bid through purchasing for repair and replacement
of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure.
Proposed Ord. No. 15203 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement and
construction of stormwater inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and
Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15203 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15204, Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary
Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase III and Phase IV (12472) (Design Supplemental) in the City of Ladue,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid design.
Proposed Ord. No. 15204 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #20202
with HDR Engineering, Inc. for post-design services for the DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd)
Phase III and Phase IV (12472) project as part of the Watershed Consultant services for all projects included in the RDP
Tributaries & Upper RDP CSO Controls & Lower Meramec System Improvements (11153) project. DC-02 & DC-03
Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase III and Phase IV (12472) is a lump sum cost project for the design of
approximately 12,730 feet of 8-inch to 54-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15204 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Edited 7/5/19 Pg. 16
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15205, Appropriating Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00)
from the Emergency Fund to be used for emergency repair services in Emergency Repair #062 (Coldwater Creek FM at
13077 Fox Haven Ct) (13360) in the City of Florissant, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an emergency construction contract under
Contract No. 21813 with Gross Mechanical Contractors, Inc., for the aforesaid emergency repair services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15205 was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract #21813 consists of
the excavation and replacement of approximately 250 feet of 10-inch ductile iron force main pipe along with the
establishment and restoration work required for the 650 foot access road from Fox Haven Court to the project site along
Coldwater Creek. The existing force main broke at a high point in the line due to deterioration of the pipe. Based upon
recommendation from staff, the Executive Director declared this project an emergency on May 20, 2019. The contractor,
Gross Mechanical Contractors Inc., was selected per MSD Emergency Declaration Policy. The repair has started and is
expected to be complete before June 28, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15205 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule.
Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15205 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15206, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pure Technologies, Inc.
whereby Pure Technologies, Inc. will provide Condition Assessment of Force Main Asset Inventory in Force Main
Evaluation Program Support (Condition Assessment) Professional Services Agreement throughout St. Louis City and St.
Louis County, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15206 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Pure Technologies to perform Consent Decree required analysis of existing force main asset
inventory in order to recommend non-destructive evaluation techniques, processes, and technologies for use by the District.
In addition, Consultant will analyze non-destructive evaluation results and assist District personnel in estimating remaining
asset life cycles, recommend capital improvements, to include identifying scope of work, and cost estimates for proposed
improvements. The proposed agreement will be for one year with up to five more one (1) year extensions, to match the
Consent Decree required non-destructive evaluation schedule.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15206 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15207, Repealing Ordinance No.14926, as adopted on July 12, 2018, and
enacting a new Ordinance prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to include the removal of obsolete
positions, retitling existing positions, and the addition of new positions.
Proposed Ord. No. 15207 was presented and read. To update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete job
titles, retitle existing positions, and add new positions.
Trustee Faul thanked staff for responding to the Board’s questions.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15207 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15208, Repealing Ordinance No. 15097, as adopted December 13, 2018,
and enacting a new ordinance prescribing a change to the Compensation Plan to include the removal of the
position title of the Manager of Risk Management from the Unclassified Schedule. This is the only change to the
existing Compensation Plan adopted by Ordinance No. 15097 on December 13, 2018.
Edited 7/5/19 Pg. 17
Proposed Ord. No. 15208 was presented and read. The District is removing the position title of Manager of Risk
Management from the Unclassified Schedule to better align with the department’s function.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance 15208 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3498 - Reverend Ronald L. Bobo, Sr. served on the Board of Trustees of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 12, 2016 to June 13, 2019. Rev. Bobo's contribution serving
on the Stakeholder Relations and Audit Committees, as Vice-Chairman and Chairman respectively, and as the
Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, assured a continued diligent focus on the District’s fiscal matters. In
addition, Rev. Bobo's contributions to the St. Louis Community reach far beyond his service on the District's
Board, including but not limited to, serving as founder of Great Things, Inc. Foundation, Founder and Executive
Director of Sharing Hope International Ministries and serving as Pastor of West Side Missionary Baptist Church
for 32 years, as well as a member of numerous non-profit and other organizations through the St. Louis Region.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Faul, Adopting Resolution # 3498
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3512 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Cynthia R. Chalk
for her 20 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 18, 1998, to
her retirement effective June 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3512
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3513 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Todd V. Heller for
his 32 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 12, 1987, to
his retirement effective June 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Singer Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3513
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3514 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Vincent G.
Stollhans for his 47 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 19,
1971, to his retirement effective June 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Singer Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3514
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3515 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Gerald L. Pickett
for his 21 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 11, 1998, to
his retirement effective June 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Singer Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3515
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Edited 7/5/19 Pg. 18
Adoption of Resolution No. 3516 - Transfer fund balances from Debt Service Funds 2010B,
2012B, 2013B, 2015A, 2015B, 2016A, 2016B, 2016C, 2017A, 2018A, and 2018B to Debt Service
Fund 2011B, 2012A and the General Fund.
This resolution will transfer Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2812 to the General
Fund 1101; Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2818 to the General Fund 1101;
Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2819 to the General Fund 1101; Eighty-
Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2822 to the General Fund 1101; Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($60,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2825 to the General Fund 1101; and Two Million Seven Hundred
Ninety Thousand Dollars ($2,790,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2827 to the General Fund 1101. This
resolution will also transfer Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2826 to Debt Service
Fund 2816 and Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2826 to Debt Service Fund 2817.
This resolution will also transfer Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2821 to the
General Fund 1101; Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2823 to the
General Fund 1101; Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) from Debt Service Fund 2824 to the
General Fund 1101; Two Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,350,000.00) from the Debt Service
Fund 2828 to the General Fund 1101. These transfers are based on an internal review and adjust for
differences in actual and budgeted debt payments due to the timing of the issuance of senior and subordinate
bonds. This is an annual process.
Motion was made by Singer Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, Adopting Resolution # 3516
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3517 - Contract for Investment Advisory Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3517 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14191, adopted August 13, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Prudent Man Advisors, Inc. (PMA), whereby PMA would
provide general and transactional professional financial advisory services to the District.
Motion was made by Singer Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3517
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3518 - Contract for Financial Advisory Services -PFM
The adoption of Resolution No. 3518 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14409, adopted June 9, 2016, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM), whereby PFM
will provide general and transactional professional financial advisory services to the District.
Motion was made by Singer Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution # 3518
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3519 - Contract for Financial Advisory Services - IPA
The adoption of Resolution No. 3519 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14410, adopted June 9, 2016, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Independent Public Advisors, LLC (IPA) whereby IPA will
provide general and transactional professional financial advisory services to the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution #3519
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye;
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Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:44 p.m. Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Mandel
and seconded by Trustee Faul.
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Secretary-Treasurer
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