HomeMy Public PortalAbout1619th Board Journal 5-9-2019JOURNAL OF THE (1619th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
May 09, 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
J.P. Faul, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
Rev. R. Bobo, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
A.K. Mandel S.M. Myers, General Counsel
M.E. Yates M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
F. Dunlap(absent) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
J. Singer
Also present were:
Trustee Yates called the closed session to order at 4:02p.m. Roll call was made and all were present
except for Trustee Dunlap. Motion was made by Trustee Singer and seconded by Trustee Faul to go
into closed session.
Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 5:00p.m. Motion was made by Trusee Bobo and
Seconded by Trustee Faul to go into open session. Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the
April 11, 2019 (1618th) Journal of proceeding minutes.
The Journal was approved by Trustee Singer and seconded by Trustee Yates.
Comments by Board Chair:
Trustee Yates, shared he had a few special remarks for Trustee Bobo, as this could be his last Board
meeting. Reverend Ronald L. Bobo, Sr. has decided to retire from the Board of Trustees. I just wanted
to take a few minutes to highlight Rev Bobo’s contributions to the MSD Board of Trustees.
Rev. Bobo has served as a Trustee since January of 2016. During this time he has served on the
Stakeholder Relations & 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 throughout the St. Louis Region. I, along with the other Trustees, would like to thank
Rev. Bobo for his service and wish him a happy retirement.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Chris Davis SITE
Shonnah Parades MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Jon Sprague MSD Tom Sullivan
Tracey Coleman MSD Steve Lewis AGC
Todd Aschbacher MSD Ronnie Griffin Laborers
Sean Hadley MSD Rob Pendergrass PACE
Marie Collins MSD Jim Schaefer PACE
Greg Patton Insituform
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Report of Board Committees:
FINANCE
Trustee Bobo reported that the Finance Committee met on April 30, 2019 with Trustees Dunlap, Yates, and
Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the April 9, 2019 meeting were approved.
The first item discussed on the agenda pertained to a staff request to enter into the second option year of the
contract with Brown Smith Wallace to provide internal audit services to the District. This will be Resolution #3504
on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was a staff review of the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of April 29, 2019. Staff
indicated that the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next item on the agenda was an ordinance authorizing the staff to update the Approved Commercial Paper
Issuers as reflected in the District’s Investment Policy. This action will allow staff to purchase investments from
additional providers within the parameters of the District’s Investment Policy, thereby increasing competition and
potentially reducing cost. This will be Resolution #3510 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the staff to update the list of Approved Depository Banks, adding
Simmons Bank as an approved depository bank of the District. Simmons Bank acquired Reliance Bank which
previously maintained the District’s interest bearing checking account. This will be Resolution #3511 on tonight’s
agenda.
Staff presented the quarterly March 2019 Adjustment Review Committee report as required by ordinance. Next,
staff reported on the current financial condition of the District indicating it continues to be financially stable and
current projections indicate the District will be under budget for Fiscal Year 2019.
The next item on the agenda pertained to a staff request to exercise the third of three option years with three
collection law firms: Gusdorf Law Firm, John G. Heimos Law Firm, and Kramer & Frank. They will provide the
District’s Accounts Receivable Division with continued support pertaining to collection litigation services involving
delinquent user charge revenue. These will be proposed Resolution numbers #3505-#3507 on tonight’s agenda.
Also included on tonight’s agenda is the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget as presented at the April 9th
and April 30th Finance Committee meetings. Staff discussed the introduction of an ordinance to establish the
District’s 2019 property tax levies to be applied to customers’ Real and Personal Property Assessed Values to
produce required revenues for storm water operations and infrastructure projects. Staff also stated that a public
hearing to review the FY20 budget, taxes, user charges and CIRP is scheduled, as required by Charter, tonight
after this meeting. These are Ordinances #15169 and #15170 on tonight’s agenda.
The last item discussed was a resolution authorizing the staff to make a budget transfer of $5 million from the
General Fund to the Districtwide Stormwater Fund. This will be Resolution #3508 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 4, 2019. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on April 30, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting
was attended by trustees Yates, Mandel, and Dunlap.
The minutes of the April 2, 2019 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion
regarding the following items:
Ord. Number 15154 – DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief Phase 2 – This is a planned supplemental appropriation to
an existing construction project being constructed by Kolb Grading. This is the second annual appropriation for
the project bringing the final and total appropriation for the project to $27 million.
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Staff provided photos and an update of the ongoing construction progress. This is the second phase of a critical
Consent Decree compliance project.
Ord. Number 15155 – Glen Eagles Pump Station Improvements – The scope of this project changed from a pump
station relocation to an improvement to the surrounding area to protect the existing station from an adjacent
sinkhole and poor ground conditions. This change resulted in a cost savings on the project.
Ord. Number 15161 – Liberty Avenue Storm Sewer – The proposed contractor for the project, Above and Below
Contracting, was the second low bidder. The apparent low bid from Pace Construction Company was found to be
non-responsive to the required goal for MBE participation.
Ord. Number 15166 – OMCI Stormwater Design Contract D – This is a supplemental appropriation to an existing
design contract for Heideman & Associates. The additional funds will be used to complete the Design of the
Linden Storm Sewer project to be constructed in fiscal year 2020.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 a.m.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
April 30, 2019 at approximately 8:45 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included
Chairman Mandel, Trustees Dunlap 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
2, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding four (4) Ordinances for General Legal
Services. These Ordinances will secure legal consulting services to assist the Office of General Counsel in areas
concerning General Litigation areas of liability, human resources, real estate, environmental and administrative
matters and will authorize contracts with Armstrong Teasdale, Thompson Coburn, Rynearson, Suess,
Schnurbusch & Champion and The Hale Law Firm to provide said legal services. These are Ordinance Nos.
15188, 15189, 15190 and 15191 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding a contract for Employee Benefits
Consulting. This Ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a new contract with Gallagher Benefit Services
to ensure that the most cost effective management of the District's employee benefits programs, to provide
comprehensive benefit survey information, and provide guidance on compliance with IRS and Department of
Labor regulations. This is Ordinance No. 15168 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding a Resolution for a contract renewal with
Thomas McGee to provide Third Party Claims Administration Services. This Resolution will allow the District to
exercise the first one-year renewal option and is No. 3509 on tonight's Agenda.
The last item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding Ordinances for the District's Risk and Liability
Insurance Coverage Programs. The various plans are:
1. Underground Storage Tank Insurance
2. Public Official excess Liability
3. Combined Liability Insurance Program
4. Auto Liability Insurance Program
5. Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage
6. Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program
7. Cyber liability Insurance Program
8. Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program - First Layer
9. Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program - Second Layer
10. Excess Flood & Earth Movement Insurance Coverage
11. Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
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12. Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage
13. Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage
14. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
15. Owners Pollution Protective Insurance Program
16. Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage
17. Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up Insurance Program
These Ordinances will provide financial protection from catastrophic losses and damages caused by indicated
events and claims. These are Ordinance Nos. 15171 through 15187 on tonight's Agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m. by Chairman Mandel. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, June 4, 2019.
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Comments by the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chair, Due to technical difficulties and the Public Meeting this evening, we will delay the Customer
Service Survey discussion until the June meeting.
Comments from the Public:
Jim Schaefer of Pace approached the Board about Ordinance #15161 for Liberty Ave. Mr.
Schaefer indicated that they were surprised that PACE was considered non-responsive and
didn’t meet the minority goals due to an error in their calculations. Mr. Schaefer stated that
PACE has submitted a protest and it is currently under appeal. Mr. Schaefer requested that
Ordinance #15161 be tabled until further investigation regarding the appeal could be
performed.
Chris Davis of Site Improvement Association, stated that Site is aware of the appeal for
Ordinance #15161 and humbly requests that Ordinance #15161 for Liberty Ave. be tabled until
further investigation of Pace’s appeal is performed.
Submission of Public Hearing Reports: None
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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. 15138 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I
Reduction (2019) Contract A (12029)
Appropriating Five Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,300,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell – Coldwater –
Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2019) Contract A (12029) in the Cities of Ballwin,
Fenton, Kirkwood, and Sunset Hills, 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. 21757 with Insituform Technologies USA,
LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15139 - Creve Coeur Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer Relief
Phase VI (SKME-021) (11729)
Appropriating Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,800,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Creve Coeur Creek Sanitary
Trunk Sewer Relief Phase VI (SKME-021) (11729) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21742 with Unnerstall Contracting Company,
Ltd for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15140 - Ashland & Semple Bioretention (CB 4364) CSO VR GI
(12890)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21769 with Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc.
for green infrastructure construction in Ashland & Semple Bioretention (CB 4364) CSO VR GI
(12890) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15141 - Era Ave. 5800 Block Sewer Separation (10856)
Appropriating One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($165,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Era Ave. 5800 Block Sewer Separation
(10856) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21780 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15142 - Gravois Trunk (Whitecliff to RDP) Sanitary
Relocation Phase VI (Buckley Rd to Union Rd) (11766)
Appropriating One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Gravois Trunk (Whitecliff to
RDP) Sanitary Relocation Phase VI (Buckley Rd to Union Rd) (11766) 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. 21777 with Kolb
Grading, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15143 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2019)
Contract B (12018)
Appropriating One Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,900,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs
(Rehabilitation) (2019) Contract B (12018) in the City of St. Louis, and 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. 21764 with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC for the aforesaid
sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15144 - Jennings Station Road/North Baden Basin (11142)
Appropriating Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Jennings Station
Road/North Baden Basin (11142) in the Cities of Flordell Hills and Jennings, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21775 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc.
for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15145 - University City I/I Reduction – East (UR-08 and UR-
09) (11984)
Appropriating Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in
University City I/I Reduction – East (UR-08 and UR-09) (11984) in the Cities of Olivette,
Overland, Normandy, University City, and Vinita Park, 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. 21773 with Fred M. Luth &
Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15146 - Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section
B (11791)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars
($3,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
construction in Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section B (11791) in the Cities of
Berkeley, Kinloch, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15147 - City Lakes Storage Modifications for CSO Control
(12794)
Appropriating Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in City Lakes Storage Modifications for CSO
Control (12794) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
No. 21778 with L. Keeley Construction Company for the aforesaid combined sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15149 - Stone Hill Dr 4701 Storm Sewer (11033)
Appropriating One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($105,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Stone Hill Dr 4701 Storm Sewer
(11033) 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. 21776 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 6
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15150 - Marmont Court #339 Storm Sewer (11489)
Appropriating One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Marmont Court #339 Storm
Sewer (11489) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
No. 21770 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15153 - Federal Legislative Consulting Services-Cardinal
Point
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC, whereby Cardinal
Point Partners, LLC will provide federal legislative services for the District, with an emergency
clause.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
consent agenda ordinance # 15138 – 15147, 15149, 15150 & 15153 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances - None
Resolutions - None
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15154, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15154 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21628 consists of
the construction of approximately 7,900 lineal feet of 8-inch to 72-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, 6
junction chambers, 28 manholes, and other associated work. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase
improvement project. The purpose of this project is to alleviate surcharging sanitary sewers and facilitate future
removal of seven (7) constructed SSOs (BP-545, BP-170, BP-198, BP-348, BP-349, BP-155 & BP-591) after
construction of future phases. This project is scheduled to be completed by May 2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer,
that the ordinance # 15154 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15155, 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.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 7
Proposed Ord. No. 15155 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21797 consists of
the stabilization of an existing sinkhole and the construction of a stormwater inlet, and appurtenances. The purpose
of this project is to stabilize an existing sinkhole that is threatening an existing sanitary pump station (P-189). This
project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15155 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15156, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15156 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21793 consists of the
construction of approximately 5,628 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 42-inches in
diameter and appurtenances, the rehabilitation of 4 manholes, and 5 point repairs.. The purpose of this project is to
remove and replace failing sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 540 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15156 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15157, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15157 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21787 consists of the
construction of approximately 205 lineal feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of
this project is to reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 90 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15157 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15158, 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.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 8
Proposed Ord. No. 15158 was presented and read. The Missouri Botanical Garden has received a Nonpoint
Source Implementation Grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources under Section 319 of the Clean
Water Act. The Botanical Garden will partner with MSD, under Contract #11006, and Deer Creek watershed
municipalities to continue a homeowner cost-share program to install plant-based green infrastructure management
practices. This agreement provides reimbursement of up to $100,000 to the Missouri Botanical Garden for costs
related to the construction of green infrastructure. In Phase III and Phase IV of the program, Section 319 funds
provided by the EPA/MDNR amount to $1,827,425; other non MSD and nonfederal matching funds amount to
$866,951; and previous MSD funds were $207,500 for a total project cost of $3,001,876.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the
ordinance # 15158 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15159, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15159 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21791 consists of
the construction of approximately 875 lineal feet of natural channel stabilization, approximately 117 lineal feet of
storm sewers varying in size from 24-inches to 48-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate streambank erosion impacting several residential properties at 444, 440, 436, 432, 428, 424,
420, and 416 Harvest Hill Court; 560 Twigwood Drive; and 501 Great Hill Drive in the City of Ballwin, Missouri. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 300 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15159 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15160, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15160 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21796 consists of the
rehabilitation of approximately 21,484 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 72-inches in diameter
utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to reduce pipe collapses, blocked sewers,
street and yard flooding; and to rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated storm sewers throughout the District’s
boundaries. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15160 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15161, 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.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 9
Proposed Ord. No. 15161 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21788 consists of the
construction of approximately 1,156 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 60-inches in
diameter, including approximately 105 lineal feet of 36-inch pipe-in-tunnel, and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate street, parking lot, and yard flooding in the 10,000 block of Liberty Avenue in the City of
Overland and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 200 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the ordinance
#15161 be Introduced.
Trustee Faul and Yates explained their vote for Introduction only to proceed with all
processes, but the review of the appeal will follow accordingly.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15162, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15162 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21789 consists of the
construction of approximately 370 lineal feet of modular block wall, rock toe protection, 2 grade control structures, 16
lineal feet of rock with live stakes, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate streambank erosion
threatening structures at 12 and 14 Meaux Mart in the City of Des Peres, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 240 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15162 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15163, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15163 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21790 consists of the
construction of approximately 693 lineal feet of storm sewers, approximately 90 lineal feet of sanitary sewers, varying in
size from 8-inches to 30-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate structure
flooding at 128 and 130 Glenn Drive, and 578 Sprague’s Mill Road; garage flooding at 130 Glenn Drive; and yard
flooding at 131 Glenn Drive in the City of Ballwin, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15163 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15164, 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.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 10
Proposed Ord. No. 15164 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 4 to Contract #20688 for the second and final option year with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. The purpose of this contract is
to provide District staff with information regarding sewer condition by the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
inspection, physical inspection, sonar inspection, and laser profiling. These inspections will determine sewer conditions and
will form the basis for preventive maintenance activities, inflow/infiltration investigations, and sewer system models. Sewer
cleaning will also be performed. This contract for CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers is for $2,500,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the
ordinance # 15164 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15165, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15165 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #10734
with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for the design of the Lemay No. 3 Pump Station and Force Main (11817) project as part
of the Watershed Consultant services for all projects included in the Lower & Middle RDP CSO Controls System
Improvements (11109) project. This is the second year of a two-year design. The purpose of the project is to pump flows
being received by the existing Lemay No. 3 Pump Station that will be removed from service after construction, and also
from the new Jefferson Barracks tunnel to the Lemay WWTP. The construction cost estimate for this project is
$15,900,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15165 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15166, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15166 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment
No. 5 to Contract #20007 with Heideman & Associates, Inc. for the design of all projects included in the OMCI Stormwater
Design (Contract D) project in the CIRP. This project consists of the design and preparation of construction documents for
multiple stormwater improvements in the Deer Creek Watershed. This design contract consists of nine (9) storm sewer
projects at different locations totaling approximately 3,575 lineal feet of storm sewers, 740 lineal feet of sanitary sewers,
645 lineal feet of box culvert, two bioretention cells, and appurtenances. The preliminary construction cost estimate for all
of the projects is $1,200,000.00. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15166 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 11
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15167, Repealing Ordinance No. 15004, adopted August
16, 2018, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof prescribing the salary of the Secretary-Treasurer
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15167 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District Charter requires that the salary of the
Secretary-Treasurer be set by Ordinance. This Ordinance increases the salary for the position of Secretary-Treasurer to
$179,500.00, per annum, payable in bi-weekly installments, on and after May 25, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Faul, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15167 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule.
Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Faul, that the
ordinance # 15167 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15168, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15168 was presented and read. The District currently contracts with Gallagher Benefit Services
to provide employee benefit consulting services. Since the contract expires June 30, 2019, the District submitted bids to
fifty-six (56) companies as well as advertised in three (3) papers. The District received responses from six professional
benefit consulting companies including the incumbent. The District elected to enter into a new contract with Gallagher
Benefits Services.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15168 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15169, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15169, The action determines 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 its Various Sub Districts. See attached for detail.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 12
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15169 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15170, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15170 was presented and read. Authorizes the District to expend funds during FY 2020 for
wastewater and stormwater operations of the District. States the District’s objectives for the succeeding five years and
includes objective targets by which to measure The District’s performance in meeting those objectives.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15170 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
*Grouped 15171 - 15187
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15171, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15171 was presented and read. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with
RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund
from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15172, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15172 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims with no
specific bidding process exclusion and defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with
RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with ACE American Insurance Company
(Chubb) from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020 to align with MOPERM’s policy year.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15173, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15173 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims, errors &
omissions, employment claims and defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP
9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with MOPERM from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
The policy provides $2,000,000 of coverage above a $100,000 deductible. MOPERM was issued on a calendar year basis
but has agreed to issue on our fiscal year and will be renewed for one year on 7/1/2019 at an estimated annual premium of
$324,588.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 13
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15174, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15174 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and defense
costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District
to enter into a contract with Travelers Insurance Company from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The policy provides
$2,000,000 of auto liability coverage above a $100,000 deductible and auto physical damage above a $3,000 deductible.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15175, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15175 was presented and read. This insurance coverage indemnifies MSD against loss and claim
expense in excess of the deductible level as a result of a Commercial Crime event, subject to policy limits. There is a policy
enhancement in the new policy for Social Engineering Fraud Coverage. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in
accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance
Company from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15176, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15176 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for loss of and /or damage to
listed equipment. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with New Hampshire Insurance Company (AIG) from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The
policy provides $250,000 of loss and damage coverage per piece of equipment above a $2,500 deductible per piece of
equipment (unlicensed vehicles and equipment) listed on the policy. The District will cover $5,115,741 of equipment under
this policy which is the policy limit. Equipment is excluded under the auto physical damage policy and is subject to a
$100,000 deductible under the property policy if located on District property.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15177, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15177 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for cyber liability and protects
MSD from cyber risks due to cyber security failures and privacy violations of employee and customer data. Terms &
conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a
contract with ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. The policy provides
$5,000,000 of aggregate coverage and $1,000,000 Regulatory Action Sublimit above a $50,000 deductible per loss.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15178, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15178 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and defense
costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District
to enter into a contract with Allied World Insurance Company from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020 (First Layer). The Starr
Indemnity & Liability Company policy in 2016 had a policy limit of $15,000,000 which is being replaced with two policies with
a combined policy limit of $15,000,000.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15179, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15179 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and defense
costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District
to enter into a contract with Allied World National Assurance Company (Second Layer) from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2020.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 14
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15180, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15180 was presented and read. This insurance provides $30,000,000 replacement cost coverage
for flood for real and personal property in excess of the policy limits provided under the NFIP through FEMA. The insurance
provides $50,000,000 replacement cost coverage for real and personal property for earth movement. Terms & conditions
for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract
with FM Global Insurance Company from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15181, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15182, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15183, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15184, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15185, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15186, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15187, 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.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15171 - 15187 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
*Grouped 15188 - 15191
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15188, 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.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 15
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15189, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15190, 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.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15191, 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 Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15188 - 15191 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3500 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Joseph J. Ernst II for his
32 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 2, 1986, to his
retirement effective May 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3500
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3501 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Terry J. Forster for his 13
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 3, 2006, to his retirement
effective May 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, Adopting Resolution # 3501
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3502 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Christopher J. Lieser for
his 38 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 2, 1980, to his retirement
effective May 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Singer Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, Adopting Resolution # 3502
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3503 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Dena Y. Miller for her 25
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 7, 1993, to her retirement
effective May 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Singer Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, Adopting Resolution # 3503
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3504 - Internal Audit Services (2019 – 2020) - Brown Smith Wallace
LLC
The adoption of Resolution No. 3504 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 14696, adopted July 13, 2017, which authorized the Executive Director and the Secretary-
Treasury on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Brown Smith
Wallace, LLC whereby Brown Smith Wallace, LLC would provide financial advisory services for the District.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 16
Motion was made by Singer Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3504
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
*Grouped 3505 - 3507
Adoption of Resolution No. 3505 - Collection Litigation Services – Gusdorf Law Firm, LLC
The adoption of Resolution No. 3505 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 14352 adopted April 14, 2016, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Gusdorf Law Firm
LLC, whereby Gusdorf Law Firm LLC would provide collection litigation services on behalf of the District.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3506 - Collection Litigation Services – John G. Heimos, P. C. Law
Firm
The adoption of Resolution No. 3506 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously
authorized by Ordinance No. 14353 adopted April 14, 2016, which authorized the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract
with John G. Heimos, PC Law Firm, whereby John G. Heimos, PC Law Firm would provide collection
litigation services on behalf of the District.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3507 - Collection Litigation Services – Kramer & Frank, PC
The adoption of Resolution No. 3507 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously
authorized by Ordinance No. 14354 adopted April 14, 2016, which authorized the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract
with Kramer & Frank, PC, whereby Kramer & Frank, PC would provide collection litigation services on
behalf of the District.
Motion was made by Singer Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3505 - 3507
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3508 - Interfund Transfer from the General Fund to the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund
Transferring unencumbered appropriated balances totaling Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from
the General Fund #1101 to the District-wide Stormwater Fund #5120 to allow for the proper
classification of expenses in the District’s financial statements.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution #3508
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3509 - Third Party Claims Administration Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3509 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously
authorized by Ordinance No. 14918, adopted June 14, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract
with Thomas McGee, LC, whereby Thomas McGee, LC would provide claims administration services
for water back-up, workers compensation, general liability, auto, errors & omissions, and any other
claim against the District and Trustees/District staff.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution #3509
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3510 - Approved Commercial Paper
The adoption of Resolution No. 3510 will modify the list of Approved Commercial Paper attached
hereto as Exhibit F.
Edited 7/3/19 Pg. 17
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution #3510
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3511 - Depository Bank List
The adoption of Resolution No. 3511 will modify the list of Approved Depository Banks, attached
hereto, as Exhibit A by adding Simmons Bank as an Approved Depository Bank of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution #3511
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye;
Reverend Bobo thanked the Board and the Staff for their hard work and for the knowledge he has
acquired through his participation as a Board Trustee with the Metropolitan Sewer District.
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Bobo
and seconded by Trustee Yates.
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Secretary-Treasurer
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