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JOURNAL OF THE (1629th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
February 13, 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 R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Vacant
Also present were:
Trustee Yates called for roll and all were present. Trustee Yates then motioned to go into closed session at
4:12pm and asked for roll call. Trustee Faul and Trustee Singer approved the motion.
Board of Trustees returned from Closed Session and Trustee Yates motioned to go into open session at
5:09pm. Motion was approved by Trustee Mandel and Trustee Fehr.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the January 9, 2020 1628th Journal of proceeding minutes. The
Journal was approved by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Fehr.
Comments by Board Chair: NONE
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Report of Board Committees:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on February 4, 2020 at 7:32 a.m. The
meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Fehr, and Mandel.
The minutes of the January 6, 2020 meeting were approved.
The agenda items introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the
following items:
Ord. No. 15351 – Lemay 1 Pump Station – Staff provided the details for this unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing project being constructed by KCI Construction Company. The supplemental funding is
being used to make repairs required at the Lemay Pumping Station No. 1 caused by damage during a January
18, 2020 rain event and power outage. Staff is requesting an additional $1,000,000 in funding to complete the
repairs to six pumps and related equipment. Staff gave an update on the status of the repairs and answered
questions from the committee on cause of the issue.
Tamara Clinton MSD Noelle Gaspard RJN
Shonnah Paredes MSD Michael Murphy SEIU I
Jon Sprague MSD Chris Davis SITE
Tracey Coleman MSD Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Eng.
Sean Hadley MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers
Rebecca Losli MSD Jenni Susan Herr Basilico Eng.
Todd Loretta MSD Richard Wilson
Sean Stone MSD
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Ord. No. 15352 – Dammert and Broadway Sanitary Relief – Staff discussed this unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing project being constructed by Bates Utility Company. The funding is necessary to
provide an additional $2,000,000 for dewatering of the project area to allow for the project to proceed. Staff
explained the project scope and described the project location impacted by the 2019 flooding along the River Des
Peres and Mississippi Rivers.
Ord. No. 15360 – Beldon Drive Storm Sewer – Staff provided details for this unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing construction project being constructed by Aztec Construction Specialties. Staff is
requesting an additional $20,000 in funding to complete the additional street paving required beyond the original
scope of the project and to comply with requirements of the of the City of Flordell Hills. Staff is requesting
introduction and adoption at the February 13, 2020 Board meeting to allow for timely completion of the project.
Ord. No. 15364 – Sappington and Sapphire Ridge Storm Sewer – Staff provided the bidding details for this project
and explained that the two lowest bids by J. H. Berra Construction Company and Wehmeyer Farms were found to
be non-responsive due to failure to provide required MDNR’s Storm Water Grant Program’s funding paperwork
per the project specifications. Staff recommends accepting the bid of Unnerstall Contracting Co.
Ord. No. 15367 – Emergency Repair #063 – Caulks Creek Force Main Repair – Staff provided the details of a
break to the Caulks Creek force main discovered on Friday, January 31st. The situation was assessed and
declared an Emergency. Staff is requesting Introduction and Adoption of an Ordinance to enter a contract with
Fred M. Luth and Sons and appropriate $500,000 from the District’s Emergency Fund to complete the repairs.
The repair work is expected to be complete within a few days with restoration work to follow as weather allows.
Other Business – Park Drive Sanitary Relief – Staff is requesting introduction and adoption of this project at the
March 12, 2020 Board meeting to allow for timely completion of the project. The project is being bid on February
11, 2020. Missouri Department of Transportation is reconstructing St. Charles Rock Road in this location and
MSD sewer construction and various other utility relocations must be completed in advance of their work.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:10 a.m.
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FINANCE
Trustee Dunlap reported that The Finance Committee met on February 4, 2020 with Trustees Mandel, Yates and
Fehr in attendance. The minutes from the January 6, 2020 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda consisted of a staff report on the current unaudited financial condition of the District
as of December 31, 2019. Staff stated that the District continues to be financially stable. The quarterly Adjustment
Review Committee report for December 2019 was accepted into the record as required by ordinance.
Next on the agenda was a report by staff relating to the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of January 31, 2020.
The portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next item on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the staff to update the list of Approved Depository
Banks, adding Busey Bank as an approved depository bank of the District. Busey Bank acquired Pulaski Bank
which is on the current approved list. This will be Resolution #3566 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the District to appoint Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC as an
investment manager in the District’s Pension Plan and to reallocate assets within the Defined Benefit Plan in
accordance with recommendations made by Aon Hewitt, the District’s pension investment consultant. This will be
Resolution #3567 on tonight’s agenda.
Staff next presented a resolution to approve the amended and restated Tax-Advantage Financing Compliance
Policy and Procedure to reflect amendments to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This is
Resolution #3568 on tonight’s agenda.
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The last item on the agenda was a staff request to exercise the third one-year renewal option with
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the District. This will be Resolution
#3563 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
February 4, 2020 at approximately 8:45 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting
included Chairperson Mandel, Trustees, Fehr 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 January 6, 2020 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes
were approved.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Sean Hadley regarding a Resolution for a contract renewal for Public
Engagement Services. The District desires to exercise its first option year to renew a contract with StandPoint
Public Affairs to provide vital public information services to the community. Resolution No. 3565 will authorize said
contract renewal and is Item No. 35 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Sean Hadley regarding 2020 Wastewater Bond Activities. Sean gave
a brief overview of the recent annual trip to Jefferson City to meet with the Legislature and provide them with
MSD's upcoming projects and initiatives for the year. He also provided the Trustees with information and Town
Hall Meeting dates as it relates to the upcoming Proposition Y Bond Ballot initiative in April 2020. Sean indicated
that there will be additional meetings and a social media push to educate the public on this upcoming ballot
matter. There is no Board action required at this time.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a Resolution for contract renewal for Legal
Services pertaining to Stormwater and Wastewater Issues. The original contract allowed Shands, Elbert,
Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP (Shands) to provide specialized legal consulting services in the area of Stormwater
Rate Issues to the District. On March 7, 2019, Contract Change Order #1 revised the contract to allow Shands to
also provide legal services in the area of Wastewater Rate Issues Resolution No. 3564 will authorize said contract
renewal and is Item No. 34 on tonight's Agenda.
The last item was a discussion by Marion Gee regarding a customer billing concern. Following his attendance at
the January 2020 Board Meeting, homeowner Robert Kenkel discussed his concerns with Mr. Gee regarding
MSD's current procedures for calculating sewer bills for new customers. Mr. Gee responded with a follow-up letter
to Mr. Kenkel and addressed concerns regarding three accounts that Mr. Kenkel discussed with him and provided
additional information relating to the process used to calculate a new customer’s sewer bill. Mr. Kenkel attended
the February Stakeholder's meeting and requested that MSD research alternatives to changing the calculation
process. The Trustees thanked Mr. Kenkel for his attendance and indicated that further discussions and research
would continue into this matter. There is no Board action required at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:56 a.m. by Chairman Mandel. The next meeting date is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Comments by the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chair, I have one item for this evening.
I’d like to ask the Director of Operations, Bret Berthold, to give the Semi- Annual Regulatory Report.
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Bret Berthold, Director of Operations, provided explanation about the semi-annual regulatory report that covered
the dates for July – Dec 2019. He explained the customer service response and metrics regarding collection
system. Regular measurements from treatment plant samples are analyzed and for the 2nd half of 2019 there
were 1207 compliance points among 7 treatment plants and for the last 6 months, MSD did very well. The plants
with the asterisks had perfect compliance for 5 or more years.
Mr. Berthold then provided further detail and outcomes related to the MSD emergency response rates for
customers was impacted by the intense storms in July and September. Maintenance Related building backups
and overflows beat the goals set. Capacity related building backups were impacted heavily due to the storms that
hit the area.
At the end of 2019, there were 86 overflows and we keep eliminating these through projects and plan to be down
to 35 by end of 2023. Not all of the overflow points were activated; only 58 out of 86 actually discharged sewage
but they are all monitored and instrumentation is added to notify us when this occurs.
Overall, Mr. Berthold stated that based on our scorecard for 2019, MSD was very close to 100%. We only had 3
violations throughout the whole year and the impact of customer response due to storms shows where we had
some difficulty.
Thank You, Mr. Chair. I have no further comments.
Comments from the Public: None
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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. Trustee Faul asked for Ordinance #15348 to be pulled for
March Agenda Meeting. The Consent Agenda was moved forward for Adoption of remaining
Ordinances.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15346 - Forder Sanitary Interconnection (Forder Rd to
Ringer Rd) (12180)
Making a supplemental appropriation of 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
appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 21787 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer
construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15347 - Baden and Mill Creek ORS Pump Stations –
Pump Rehabilitation (13219)
Appropriating Four Million Eight Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Dollars ($4,861,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement 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 procurement
contract with Fairbanks Nijhuis Pump for the aforesaid pump station improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15348 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure
– Iron Workers Union Hall (13393)
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
Workers Local 396, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure – Iron Workers Union Hall (13393) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Ordinance 15348 was pulled for the March Agenda Meeting.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15349 - Kingsland Sanitary Storage Facility
(Engelholm) (12841)
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 Construction
Co. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer design and construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that
Ordinance Nos. 15346, 15347 and 15349 be Adopted.
Trustee Faul asked to pull Ordinance 15348
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES - None
RESOLUTIONS- None
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15351, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Lemay 1 Pump
Station (P-301) Sluice Gate Replacement (13041) 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 appropriate additional
funds to Contract No. 21755 with KCI Construction Company for pump station improvements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15351 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21755 consists of the
removal and replacement of six (6) sluice gates and actuators, two (2) new stop logs, and appurtenances at Pump
Station No. 1 and the replacement of the river gate and actuator at Pump Station No. 2. The purpose of this project is
to provide necessary replacement of gates and stop logs for continued facility operation. This work is expected to be
completed by March 31, 2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15351 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15352, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Dammert and
Broadway Sanitary Relief (SKME-551) Part 2 (11155) in the City of St. Louis and 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 Contract No. 21695 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for sanitary
sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15352 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21695 consists of
the construction of approximately 9,610 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 24-inches in
diameter, the rehabilitation of approximately 829 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 18-
inches in diameter utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, and appurtenances. This construction is the
second phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I)
in the Martigney Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project
will eliminate two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-515 & BP-624) and one (1) wet weather pump station (Fannie Pump
Station P-327) after construction of the project. This project is scheduled to be completed in 700 days
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15352 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15353, Appropriating Two Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($2,750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used or sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell
– Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2020) Contract A (12033) in the Cities of Ballwin,
Chesterfield, Manchester, Twin Oaks, 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 21861 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Proposed Ord. No. 15353 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21861 consists of
the rehabilitation of approximately 53,025 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 12-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 410 lineal feet of pump station storage pipes varying in size from
72-inches to 96-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) or epoxy-lining methods, 51 manholes, and 906
service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Fishpot Creek and Mattese
Creek watersheds. This project is scheduled to be completed in 600 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15353 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15354, Appropriating Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($950,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal in Brentwood
Forest, Fair Oaks, Middlesex I/I Reduction (I-64 and Lay Rd) (12100) in the Cities of Brentwood, Ladue, and
Richmond Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21876 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the
aforesaid sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal.
Proposed Ord. No. 15354 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21876 consists of
the construction of approximately 1,237 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-inches in
diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow from 72 private properties. The purpose of this project is to
reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary
sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 379 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15354 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15355, Appropriating Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Conway Village Sanitary Relief
(Conway Rd to I-64) (12131) in the City of Town and Country, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21872 with
Bates Utility Company, Inc. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15355 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21872 consists of the
construction of approximately 3,630 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 15-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce basement backups and relieve overcharged
sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 465 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15355 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15356 , Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21875 with Two Alpha Contracting, LLC,
for green infrastructure construction in Harlem – Baden Detention Basin Bioretention CSO VR GI (12916) in the City of
St. Louis,Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15356 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21875 consists of the
construction of two (2) bioretention cells, approximately 2,685 square feet and 2,588 square feet, and appurtenances.
The two water quality basins will capture runoff from approximately 5 acres and treat close to 66,000 gallons of
stormwater. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the CSO
Long Term Control Plan. This project is part of the CSO Volume Reduction Green infrastructure (11146) program. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 210 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15356 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15357 , Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Morning Star Missionary Baptist
Church of St. Louis, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure
– Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Parking (13418) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15357 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of St. Louis to provide financial assistance through a Green
Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined
sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with
the installation of one bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $50,400 and Morning Star Missionary
Baptist Church of St. Louis is requesting approximately $50,400 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15357 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15358 , Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Land Clearance for Redevelopment
Authority of the City of St. Louis, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green
– Red Sea Eritrean Community Center (13451) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed No. 15358 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with
Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis to provide financial assistance through a Green
Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined
sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the
installation of an underground infiltration system. Total cost of the project is estimated at $25,200 and Land Clearance for
Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis is requesting approximately $25,200 reimbursement for the cost of green
infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15358 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15359 , Appropriating Two Hundred Fifty Five Thousand Dollars
($255,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Edna – Thursby, Essex, Treasure
Cove, Wayfarer East and Yarnell Creek West I/I Reduction (12160) in the Cities of Ballwin, Kirkwood, Manchester, 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. 21860 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the
aforesaid private I/I removal.
Proposed No. 15359 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21860 consists of the
removal of private inflow sources from 25 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I)
in the Grand Glaize Creek, Fishpot Creek, and Fenton Creek watersheds, reduce building backups, and relieve
overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 200 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15359 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15360, Making a supplemental appropriation
of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer
construction in Beldon Drive Storm Sewer (11501) in the City of Flordell Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds
to Contract No. 21800 with Aztec Construction Specialties LLC for storm sewer construction.
Proposed No. 15360 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21800 consists of the
construction of approximately 1,011 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of
this project is to alleviate street and yard flooding at multiple locations and residences on Beldon Drive, Manette Drive, and
Ramsey Drive in the City of Flordell Hills, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15360 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule.
Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Faul, that the ordinance No. 15360 be
Adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15361, Appropriating One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Midridge Drive Storm Sewer
(11520) in the Village of Riverview, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21844 with Aztec Construction Specialties LLC for
the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
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Proposed No. 15361 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21844 consists of the
construction of approximately 263 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of
this project is to alleviate yard and house flooding at 315 Midridge Drive in the Village of Riverview, Missouri. This project
is scheduled to be completed in 110 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15361 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15362 , Appropriating One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Nottingham – Mayfair Storm Sewer
(11389) 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. 21873 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid
storm sewer construction.
Proposed No. 15362 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21873 consists of the
construction of approximately 423 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding at 421 Nottingham Drive and 426 Mayfair Drive in
the City of Ballwin, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15362 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15363, Appropriating One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($190,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Woodlake Village 1009 Bank Stabilization
(11046) 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. 21874 with Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc. for the
aforesaid channel stabilization.
Proposed No. 15363 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21874 consists of the
construction of approximately 150 lineal feet of natural channel stabilization, approximately 32 lineal feet of storm sewers
8-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate high risk structural erosion due to
channel incision at 1009 and 1011 Woodlake Village Drive in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri. This project is scheduled
to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15363 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15364 , Appropriating Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($425,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Sappington Rd. and
Sapphire Ridge Ct. Storm Sewer (11573) 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. 21865
with Unnerstall Contracting Co. LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Proposed No. 15364 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21865 consists of the
construction of approximately 789 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 30-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate structural flooding at 9812 and 9816 Sappington Road in
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15364 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15365, 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 Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) (11731) in the
Cities of Brentwood, Clayton, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, Shrewsbury, and Webster Groves, Missouri to serve the
needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed 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.
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Proposed No. 15365 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with further
condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of
permanent easements and temporary construction easements on three (3) parcels of ground located in the City of Clayton,
Missouri. These easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of
the construction of approximately 22,800 lineal feet of a 19-foot diameter storage tunnel, upstream gravity sewer system
and diversion structures. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary
sewers. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15365 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15366, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Six Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,650,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general construction management services in General
Services Agreement – Construction Management (2019) (12386) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment
No. 1 to Contract No. 21716 with KAI 360 Construction Services, Inc. for the aforesaid general construction management
services.
Proposed No. 15366 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No.
1 to Contract #21716 for the first option year with KAI 360 Construction Services, Inc. for various construction management
services which include testing of materials, inspection of electrical and mechanical work at MSD’s Wastewater Treatment
Plants and various pumping stations, and other inspection services on an as needed basis to supplement the District’s
work force. The projects are located throughout the District in various cities and in St. Louis County, Missouri. This
contract amendment is for a total maximum amount of $1,900,000.00. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per
individual scopes of services. This is the first of two option year renewals provided for in the original contract based on
performance.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15366 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15367 , Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000.00) from the Emergency Fund to be used for emergency repair services in Emergency Repair #063 (Caulks
FM at 2143 Creve Coeur Mill Rd) (13495) in the City of Maryland Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an emergency
construction contract under Contract No. 21893 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc., for the aforesaid emergency repair
services.
Proposed No. 15367 was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract #21893 consists of the
excavation and repair of approximately 50 feet of 24-inch ductile iron force main pipe and the restoration work to the
existing berm, fields, and parking area as necessary. The existing force main broke at a high point in the line due to
deterioration of the pipe. Based upon recommendation from staff, the Executive Director declared this project an
emergency on February 3, 2020. The contractor, Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc., was selected per MSD Emergency
Declaration Policy. The repair has started and is expected to be complete before February 28, 2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that Ordinance No. 15367 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule.
Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that the ordinance No. 15367 be
Adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
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RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Re solution No. 3562 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Robert P. Dobrynski for
his 27 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 8, 1992, to his retirement
effective February 1, 2020.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3562
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3563 - District Independent Audit Services - Resolution
The adoption of Resolution No. 3563 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14596, adopted January 12, 2017, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, whereby CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
would provide an independent audit of the accounting records of the District.
Proposed Res. No. 3563 was presented and read. This resolution will authorize the District to exercise option year
three of four (4) renewal option years with CliftonlarsonAllen, LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the
District and Subdistrict for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The initial contract provided for an initial term of one (1) year
with four (4) additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3563
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3564 - Legal Consulting Services Pertaining to Stormwater and
Wastewater Rate Issues
The adoption of Resolution No. 3564 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14875, adopted March 8, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP, whereby
Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP would provide legal consulting services pertaining to stormwater rate issues.
Proposed Res. No. 3564 was presented and read. Ordinance No. 14875, adopted March 8, 2018, authorized a one
(1) year contract with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the District’s discretion. The original contract
allowed Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP to provide specializ ed legal consulting services in the area of
Stormwater Rate Issues to the District on as needed basis during the stormwater rate process, ballot initiative and
implementation of the stormwater rate.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3564
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3565 - Public Engagement Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3565 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 15112 adopted January 10, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with StandPoint, whereby StandPoint would provide public
outreach, engagement, and communication services for the District.
Proposed Res. No. 3565 was presented and read. This resolution will authorize the District to exercise the first option
year and to enter into a one year contract with StandPoint. The original contract under Ordinance Number 15112 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 public engagement services.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3565
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3566 - Banking Procedure Resolution (Updating Ordinance 14294
Section 2-Approved Depository Bank List)
The adoption of Resolution No. 3566 will modify the list of Approved Depository Banks attached hereto as Exhibit A by
adding Busey Bank as an Approved Depository Bank of the District.
Proposed Res. No. 3566 was presented and read. Under provisions of Ordinance No. 14294, Section Two, adopted
on December 10, 2015, the list of Approved Depository Banks may be modified from time to time by resolution of the Board
of Trustees of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3566
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3567 - Employees’ Pension Plan - Investment Manager Change
Authorizing the Secretary-Treasurer of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to liquidate assets from the domestic equity
investments in the Employee’s Pension Plan and to reallocate those assets to the AllianzGI Structured Alpha Global Equity
350 LLC fund managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S., LLC as recommended by the District’s pension investment
consultant, AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc.
Proposed Res. No. 3567 was presented and read. This action formally authorizes the District to liquidate a
portion of the assets in the U.S. Equity asset class investments; to allocate assets to the Allianz GI Structured Alpha
Global Equity 350 fund; and to enter into agreements necessary to effect the foregoing as recom mended by the
District’s pension investment consultant, Aon Hewitt Investment Consulting.
Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Faul, Adopting Resolution # 3567
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3568 - Tax-Advantaged Financing Compliance Policy and
Procedure
The adoption of Resolution No. 3568 will amend the tax-advantaged financing compliance policy and procedure of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
Proposed Res. No. 3568 was presented and read. The Internal Revenue Service has advised issuers of obligations,
the interest on which is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, to adopt separate written procedures
for monitoring post issuance federal tax requirements for such obligations. The Tax-Advantaged Financing Compliance
Policy and Procedure will meet this purpose.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3568
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3574 – Freddie Dunlap has served on the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District from January 1, 2018 to February 4, 2020. Trustee Dunlap’s contribution serving on the Finance
Committee, as Chairman respectively, of the Board of Trustees, assured a continued diligent focus on the District’s fiscal
matters. In addition, Freddie Dunlap’s contributions to the St. Louis Community reach far beyond his service on the
District's Board, including but not limited to, serving in the U.S.Air Force where he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant,
where in his 20-year career, Mr. Dunlap completed four tours of duty in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War and also
served overseas in Turkey. He received several medals of recognition including the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Force
Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Trustee Dunlap also serves on the Board of Trustees
of the Employees Retirement System for the City of St. Louis and on the Soldiers Memorial Commission
Motion was made by Trustee Faul, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3574
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; A. Fehr – aye.
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ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING -
NONE
• Park Drive Sanitary Relief (Engleholm Avenue) (12163)
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
• The Executive Director introduced Ret. Col. Richard R. Wilson as the new Trustee for
the MSD Board of Trustees. Trustee Wilson was sworn in by the Secretary – Treasurer
and will replace Trustee Dunlap.
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m. Motion to adjourn was approved by
Trustee Faul and seconded by Trustee Singer.
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Secretary-Treasurer