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JOURNAL OF THE (1628th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
January 9, 2020
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. Faul M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
A. Fehr(absent) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
F. Dunlap
Also present were:
Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 5:00pm and asked for roll call. All were present except
Trustee Fehr.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the December 12th 1627th Journal of proceeding minutes . The Journal were approved by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Singer.
Comment s 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 Monday, January 6, 2020. In attendance were Trustees Singer, Faul, Fehr, Mandel, and Yates. The Chairman had no introductory comments. The
Committee approved the minutes from the November 5 meeting.
Next, Internal Audit presented two (2) engagement reports, both of which focused on the operations of the Treasury Department. The first report’s main focus was on the processes and controls around the cash and
investments of the District. The second report focused on the processes and controls around the District’s bond
debt along with the compliance requirements associated with that bond debt.
Both engagements received “Satisfactory” or “clean” opinions. A total of three (3) Opportunities for Improvement were presented and discussed with the Committee. The items focused on process improvement opportunities.
No compliance violations with IRS, SEC, or State requirements were identified through the audit process. During
the presentation, questions were discussed and addressed as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2020. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Chris Davis Site
Shonnah Paredes MSD Lisa Douglas Kowelman Eng. Jon Sprague MSD Sanjiv Vajgala RJN
Tracey Coleman MSD David and Dawn Mayer 2806 Yaeger Rd
Sean Hadley MSD Jason Terry Gilmore and Bell
Rebecca Losli MSD Jenni Brooks Gilmore and Bell Todd Loretto MSD Robert Kenkel 16199 Clayton Hollow
John Strahlman MSD Jennifer Gerwitz RJN Marie Collins MSD
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Trustee Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on January 6, 2020 at 8:06 a.m. The
meeting was attended by Trustees Faul, Yates, Fehr, Mandel, and Singer.
The minutes of the December 3, 2019 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion
regarding the following items:
Ord. No. 15347 – Baden and Mill Creek Pump Rehabilitation – This ordinance authorizes staff to enter into a procurement contract to rehabilitate six existing pumps at the Baden and Mill Creek floodwall pumping stations.
There was discussion regarding the removal and replacement of the rehabilitated pumps. Trustee Faul requested
that staff review this activity for potential MWBE involvement.
Ord. No. 15348 – Staff provided details of a CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure grant being awarded to
the Iron Workers Union Hall parking improvements project. This project will reduce combined sewer overflows to
the River Des Peres. Staff discussed the project in detail. There was a request from Trustee Faul to have a
separate vote to allow for recusal.
Ord. No. 15349 – This ordinance is for a Design-Build contract with Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. for the
design and construction of the Kingsland Sanitary Storage Faci lity. Staff gave details on the contract, the minority
participation for the construction and the design, and explained the process of submitting a proposal and
answered questions regarding the stipends provided the proposers included in the appropriation.
Other Business – Staff gave a presentation and continued an on-going discussion with the committee regarding
the Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) Consent Decree project. Staff then refreshed the
committee regarding the purpose of the project, issues encountered, the options to complete the project, and
staff’s recommendation for moving forward. In response to questions from committee, staff then gave a
presentation on the geotechnical activities performed by the design consultant Jacobs Engineering. There were discussions between the committee and staff. The committee requested that staff develop a proposal for
consideration by the Board of Trustees to have an independent group review the existing geotechnical
information, review the new information developed as part of the recent investigations, and develop any new
information that may be needed to opine on staff’s recommendation for moving forward on this project.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:47 a.m.
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FINANCE
Trustee Dunlap reported that the Finance Committee met on January 6, 2020 with Trustees Faul , Fehr, Mandel,
Singer, and Yates in attendance. The minutes from the December 3, 2019 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion by Staff and AON Hewitt, the District’s pension consultant, regarding Equity Insurance Risk Premium (EIRP). Revisiting a discussion from a previous committee meeting,
they provided the Trustees with an overview of EIRP as an investment option for the District, outlining the
structure and expected benefits of the program. Aon recommended Allianz as the investment manager for the strategy. Staff and Aon answered questions as asked by the Committee. There is no Board Action required at
this time. Staff will present a resolution at the next committee meeting for review and approval.
Next, PFM and IPA, t he District’s financial advisors, updated the Trustees on the Wastewater System Revenue
and Refunding Bonds, Series 2019B and 2019C. They reviewed the Bond Transaction highlights and structure and also discussed the pricing, rates and the Financing Team involved in the transaction. In PFM’s opinion, the
bonds were appropriately priced and the terms were fair to the District.
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Next on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of December 31, 2019. Staff
stated that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy.
The last item on the agenda was an Ordinance for Introduction and Adoption for the Wastewater System Refunding Bonds Series 2020. This Ordinance provides parameters for The District to issue the Series 2020
refunding bonds and execute the necessary documents on or before December 31, 2020. It also provides
parameters around the maturity, costs, savings, and relevant terms of the issuance.
The Ordinance will provide the District the authorization to execute the paperwork necessary to lock in rates and enter into direct purchase agreements with any Bank (or its affiliates) currently in the District’s Underwriter’s Pool
to purchase the District’s refunding bonds as long as the terms fall within the parameters. This is Ordinance No.
15350 on tonight's agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 4, 2020. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that t he Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Monday,
January 6, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting
included Chairperson Mandel, Trustees Faul, Fehr, Singer and Yates, as well as District Directors and staff. Chairperson Mandel called roll and had no further comments.
By motion of all Trustees present, the minutes of the December 3, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes
were approved. The first agenda item was a discussion by Sean Hadley regarding a Resolution for a contract renewal for Website
Development. This resolution will authorize the District to exercise the first option year with Dovetail. The original
contract under Ordinance No. 15096 provided for an initial term of one (1) year with three (3) additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District. This contract will provide the District with website redevelopment and
support services. This is Resolution No. 3561 on tonight 's Board Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Marion Gee regarding a customer billing concern. Following the
December 2019 Board Meeting, homeowner Elaine Laura discussed her concerns with Mr. Gee regarding a
potential overbilling due to the manner in which the service period dates are listed on her MSD bills. He
responded with a follow-up letter to Ms. Laura which reconciled the rates in MSD's Wastewater User Charge Ordinance to those charges on her individual billing statements. Ms. Laura attended the January 2020
Stakeholders committee meeting and spoke to the Trustees regarding her on-going concerns, particularly as it
relates to the non-metered basis of calculating MSD's User Charges. The Trustees thanked Ms. Laura and
indicated that discussions and research would continue into this matter. There is no Board action required at this
time.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:20 a.m. by Chairman Mandel. The next meeting date is
tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Comments by the Executive Director: None
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Comments from the Public:
1. Robert Kenkel – 16199 Clayton – Hollow Lane Wildwood MO 63005.
Mr. Kenkel addressed the board regarding the billing practices of MSD. Mr. Kenkel wanted to know how
a new homeowner is charged a bill based off the billing schedule implemented by MSD if they have not
been in the home long enough. Mr. Kenkel argued that billing for new homeowners are unable to change and that the homeowner must wait for a year to correct. Mr. Kenkel s tated he brought his own bills and
asked for assistance with trying to figure out his billing and suggested trigger words to be included in the customer service response practices to elevate concerns to legal or upper management The Director of
Finance was asked to speak with Mr. Kenkel further to discuss his billing issues.
2. David Mayer –2806 Yaeger Road and Hollow Oak Ct. Mr. Mayer addressed the Board again about the continued severe water conditions at his home. Mr.
Mayer ment ioned he received a letter from MSD explaining his circumstances, but believes that the
responsibility to correct still lies with MSD. Mr. Mayer provided a copy of the letter from MSD to the Board.
The Executive Director notified the Board that a copy of t he same letter was sent to them in December. Mr. Mayer stated the water flows like a river into his yard and has washed away dirt exposing electrical wires preventing his children from access to their backyard. Mr. Mayer also mentioned that he has
received a notice from the County to fix his fence due to deteriorating conditions, but he states that he is
unable to do so until something is done about the water.
Mr. Mayer again repeated that he has cracks in his homes foundation and water continues to enter his home, but since his basement has been empty, he has not acquired additional material damage. Mr.
Mayer indicated that flooding has been an issue from 40 years ago that was never resolved and asked
when his property could be re-scored and be placed at the top of the list. Mr. Mayer also asked if his issue would be considered a new project or an existing project from 1978? The Executive Director
explained that there was funding for a short period of time for high priority projects in the 2008 timeframe but the funding was eliminated through a Supreme Court ruling. The District sought new funding from
the public in 2018, but the initiative was not supported. The Executive Director explained that they will do
further investigation and that, Rich Unverferth, Director of Engineering, will get back to Mr. Mayer and will
report back the Board, but at this time there simply isn’t any funding to address flooding in this area.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there were any board members who would like to pull any items for a
separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, the Secretary-Treasurer noted that Ordinance
15331 would maintain an abstention vote by Trustee Mandel, but the vote on the Consent Agenda as a
whole would move forward.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15330 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Central Baptist Church (13155) 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 Reduc tion Green Infras truc ture – Central Baptist Church (13155) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15331 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 30 Brentmoor
Park (13379) Authorizing the Ex ec utive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to enter into an agreement with Chris Sims, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume
Reduc tion Green Infras truc ture – 30 Brentmoor Park (13379) in the City of Clayton, Missouri. Ordinance No 15331 was abstained by Trustee Mandel
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15332 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Mercedes Benz of St. Louis (13448)
Authorizing the Ex ec utive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with TPH Holdings, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO
Volume Reduc tion Green Infras truc ture – Mercedes Benz of St. Louis (13448) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15333 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – The Network
Building (13391)
Authorizing the Ex ecutive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Community Impact Network, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduc tion Green Infras truc ture – The Network Building (13391) in the City of
Wellston, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15334 - 82nd Street to I-170 Sanitary Relief (UR-08, UR-09) (11993)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Million One Hundred Thous and Dollars ($5,100,000.00) from the Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in 82nd Street to I-170 Sanitary Relief (UR-08, UR-09) (11993) in the Cities of Univers ity City and Olivette, Missouri; and authoriz ing the E x ecutive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional
funds to Contrac t No. 21758 with J. H. Berra Cons truc tion Co., Inc . for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15335 - Bissell Point WWTF Main Substation Switchgear and MCC Replacement (12494)
Making an appropriation of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be used for
wastewater treatment plant construction in Bissell Point W W TF Main Subs tation Switchgear and MCC
Replac ement (12494) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Ex ec utive Director and Secretary - Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contrac t No. 21847 with Goodwin
Bros . Cons t. Co. for wastewater treatment plant construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15336 - Gaslight Square Sewer Improvements (11137)
Appropriating Two Hundred Thous and Dollars ($200,000.00) from the Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be used to
install sewer separation program (SSP) devices in Gas light Square Sewer Improvements (11137) in the City of
St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Ex ec ut ive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate funds for SSP projec ts to be bid through purchasing.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15337 - Tilles Park, Litzsinger and Parkridge I/I Reduction (Litzsinge r Rd and S McKnight Rd) (12230)
Appropriating Five Hundred Sixty Thous and Dollars ($560,000.00) from the Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be
used for sanitary sewer construction in Tilles Park, Litzsinger and Parkridge I/I Reduc tion (Litzsinger Rd and S McKnight Rd) (12230) in the Cities of Brentwood and Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the E x ec ut ive Director
and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contrac t No. 21863
with Pac e Cons truc tion Company LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15338 - Scott Ave #1213 Storm Sewer (11424)
Appropriating One Hundred Ten Thous and Dollars ($110,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be
used for storm sewer construction in Scott Ave #1213 Storm Sewer (11424) in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri; and authorizing the E x ecutive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21862 with Gaehle Grading LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15339 - Stormwater Quality Green Infrastructure – Small Grant
Ra insca ping Program (13352) Appropriating Two Hundred Thous and Dollars ($200,000.00) from the Stormwater Regulatory Fund for a small
grant administration agreement in Stormwater Quality Green Infras truc ture – Small Grant Rains caping Program
(13352) in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Ex ec utive Director and
Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an inter-agency agreement under Contrac t No. 21867 with the Missouri Botanical Gardens for a small grant administration
agreement.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15340 - Harlem Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) – Hamilton to Darver Trunk
Sewer (11796)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property within
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in the
project known as Harlem Baden Relief Phas e IV (Hebert) - Hamilton to Darver Trunk Sewer (11796) to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proc eed with further condemnation efforts related to the
project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to
commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary
construction easements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15341 – Construction Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer
Creek Tunnels (11826) Mak ing a supplemental appropriation of Five Million Two Hundred Thous and Dollars ($5,200,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be used for construction management s ervic es in Cons truc tion Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the
Ex ec utive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contrac t
No. 20099 with Blac k & Veatch Corporation for the aforesaid construction management s ervic es .
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15342 – Construction Management Services Tank / Treatment /Pump Station Facilities (11151)
Mak ing a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Four Hundred Thous and Dollars ($2,400,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be used for construction management s ervic es in Cons truc tion Management Services
– Tank /Treatment/Pump Station Fac ilities (11151) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the
Ex ec utive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20100 with KAI 360 Cons truc tion Services , LLC. for the aforesaid construction management services.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15343 – General Services Agreement – Sewer and Channel Design (2019) (12398)
Mak ing a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Thous and Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Sanitary Replac ement Fund and One Hundred Thous and Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund t o be
us ed for general engineering s ervic es in General Servic es Agreement – Sewer and Channel Des ign (2019) (12398) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the Ex ec ut ive Director and Secretary - Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contrac t No. 21733 with EFK Moen, LLC for the
aforesaid general engineering services .
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15344 – Radar Rainfall Data (2020) (12006)
Appropriating One Hundred Thirty Thous and Dollars ($130,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for rainfall data
gathering and analysis in Radar Rainfall Data (2020) (12006) District-wide; and authorizing the Ex ec ut ive Director and
Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contrac t No. 21868 with
Vieux and Assoc iates , Inc . for the aforesaid rainfall data gathering and analysis.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15345 – Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (10282) Appropriating Three Hundred Thirty -Six Thous and Dollars ($336,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design of maintenance yard vehicle storage building in Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert)
(10282) in the City of Ferguson, Missouri; and authorizing the E x ec utive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21869 with Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc . for the
aforesaid design of maintenance yard vehicle storage building.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel ,
that Ordinance Nos. 15330 – 15345 be Adopted.
Trustee Mandel abstained on Ordinance 15331
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J . Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
The Secretary – Treasurer explained the reason for the Adoption of the unfinished ordinances and
read them individually for a vote.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15316 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Steelcote Brewery
(13381)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Steelcote Crossing, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO
Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Steelcote Brewery (13381) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates,
that Ordinance No. 15316 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15321 - South County Sanitary Relief (P -419 to Cripple Creek Dr) (12205)
Appropriating Four Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in South County Sanitary Relief (P -419 to Cripple Creek Dr) (12205) 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. 21849 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid
sanitary sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates,
that Ordinance No. 15321 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye; RESOLUTIONS- NONE
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15346, Mak ing a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Twenty -Five
Thous and 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
appropriate additional funds to Contrac t No. 21787 with J. H. Berra Cons truc tion Co., Inc . for sanitary sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15346 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 120 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15346 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15347, Appropriating Four Million Eight Hundred Sixty-One Thous and Dollars
($4,861,000.00) from the Sanitary Replac ement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Baden and Mill
Creek ORS Pump Stations – Pump Rehabilitation (13219) 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 a
proc urement contra t with Fairbank s Nijhuis Pump for the aforesaid pump station improvements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15347 was presented and read. The work to be done under this contract consists of the
removal, rehabilitation, and replacement of six (6) existing pumps in both the Baden and Mill Creek Pump Stations. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate (rebuild) pumps nearing the end of their useful life. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 900 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15347 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15348, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental Iron W orkers Local 396, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infras truc ture – Iron W orkers Union Hall (13393) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15348 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental Iron Workers Local 396 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 River Des Peres per the Long Term Control
Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of four pervious pavement areas. Total cost of the project is estimated at $140,000 and International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental Iron Workers Local 396 is requesting approximately $106,200 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15348 be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes 1 abstention
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – abstain; F. Dunlap – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15349, Appropriating Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer design and construction in Kingsland Sanitary Storage Facility
(Engelholm) (12841) in the City of Pagedale, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21879 with Goodwin
Brothers Cons truc tion Co. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer design and construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15349 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21879 consists of the
design and construction of a one million gallon underground storage tank, a diversion structure, a submersible wet well pump station and adjoining valve vault, all site work and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Univers it y City Branch watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 573 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel , that Ordinance Nos. 15349 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15350, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF W ASTEWATER SYSTEM REFUNDING
REVENUE BONDS OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING
OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
Proposed Ord. No. 15350 was presented and read. This Ordinance provides parameters for The District to issue the Series 2020 Refunding bonds and execute the necessary documents on or before 12/31/2020. The
Ordinance provides parameters around authorization period, maturity, costs, savings and relevant terms of the
issuance to reduce the need for further approval of terms. The Ordinance provides The District the authorization to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a Bond Refunding with any Bank currently in The District’s Underwriter’s
Pool as long as the terms fall within the parameters.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel , seconded by Trustee Singer , that Ordinance Nos. 15350 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye; The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rules, hearing none, the
Secretary Treasurer asked for Ordinance No. 15350 be Adopted
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15350 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Re solution No. 3557 - Ex pressing the Board of Trus tees ’ apprec iation to Mauric e Donnan, Jr for his
33 years of exemplary s ervic e to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 21, 1986, to his retirement effective
January 1, 2020
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3557
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Adoption of Re solution No. 3558 - Ex pressing the Board of Trus tees ’ apprec iation to Kevin M. Uhlmansiek for
his 40 years of exemplary s ervic e to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from November 5, 1979, to his retirement
effective January 1, 2020 Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3558
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3559 - St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The adoption of Resolution No. 3559 will memorialize the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s adoption of the final
FEMA-approved St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Proposed Res. No. 3559 was presented and read. East-West Gateway Council of Governments is encouraging adoption based on a change in Missouri State Emergency Management grant guidance. East - West Gateway Council of Governments has worked with school districts and local officials in the counties of Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St.
Louis, and the City of St. Louis, to prepare a regional hazard mitigation plan that supports 187 counties, local governments,
school districts, as well as dozens of special districts with their planning and mitigation efforts.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3559
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3560 - Professional Services Agreement – Engineering Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3560 will exercise the final option year of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14593, adopted January 12, 2017, which authorized the Ex ec utive Director and Secretary - Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., whereby Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. would provide General Engineering Servic es t o s upport design of small Operations -specific projec ts for the Dis tric t.
Proposed Res. No. 3560 was presented and read. This Resolution authorizes the District to enter into Year 4 of a four (4) year Professional S ervic es Agreement with Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for engineering s ervic es throughout the District as defined in RFP 6575, to perform General Engineering Servic es for Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, and other
Operations groups. The purpose of the agreement is to have the Consultant provide technical and engineering consulting s ervic es support to MSD’s wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, warehousing, facilities management, and maintenance yards staff (Operations) on an as -needed basis with a cost not to exceed $50,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3560
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3561 – Website Redevelopment
The adoption of Resolution No. 3561 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15096 adopted January 10, 2019, which authorized the E x ecutive Director and Secretary - Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Dovetail, whereby
Dovetail would provide professional assessment, planning, design, and implementation servic es for a revision of the MSD
public website. Proposed Res. No. 3561 was presented and read. The District desires to exercise its first option to renew said contract for an additional one (1) year term, to secure website redevelopment and support s ervic es . As a government
agency and the sole provider of vital public s ervic es , MSD has a responsibility to have modern communication methods
that meet public expectations and serve their needs.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3561
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Singer – aye; J. Faul – aye; F. Dunlap – aye;
ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING -NONE
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:29 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Dunlap.
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Secretary-Treasurer