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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1557th Board Journal 1-8-2015 JOURNAL OF THE (1557th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT January 8, 2015 – 4:00 P.M. The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at meeting: Board of Trustees Staff Members A. K. Mandel, Chair B. L. Hoelscher, Executive Director M. E. Yates, V. Chair S. M. Myers, General Counsel R. T. Berry T. R. Snoke, Secretary -Treasurer J. P. Faul T. G. Bellville, Asst. Director of Finance V. E. Patton R. L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering R. L. Bonner J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations Also present were Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Ed Laux, RJN; Thomas Figliola, Lorcor; Lori Figliola, Lorcor; Len Toenjes, Rate Commission; Gloria Lloyd, Call Newpapers; Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; Terry Briggs, SITE; Jim Coll, Jacobs, Mark Beumer, Jacobs; Steve Mahfoud, Rate Commission; Paula Hart; Bob Januska; Ron Smith, City of St. Louis; Pam Lemoine, Black & Veatch; Katlynn Woodruff, MSD; Larry Woods, MSD; Vanada Johnson, MSD; Shonnah Paredes, MSD; Brian Ward, MSD; Gerald Pickett, MSD; Bret Berthold, MSD; Todd Loretta, MSD; Michael Grace, MSD; Marie Collins; MSD; Barb Mohn, Director of Information Systems; Lance LeComb, Manager of Public Information; and Pam Bell, Secretary to the Executive Director. - - - - Ms. Mandel opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. - - - - Upon motion made by Mr. Yates, sec onded by Mr. Berry , the Journal of the December 11, 2014 meeting was approved. Ms. Bonner commented that she did not agree with the Chair’s remarks regarding the performance evaluation and merit increase of the Executive Director. As a result of her discussion, she decided to vote no on the approval of the Journal. - - - - The Chair had no comments. - - - - Mr. Yates reported that the Program Management Committee met on December 30, 2014 at 7:33 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Faul, and Berry. The minutes of the December 2, 2014 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Item 19 – Infrastructure Repairs Rehabilitation Contract B – Staff provided details for the second of three annual sewer rehabilitation contracts using the cured-in-place pipe method. There was a brief discussion by the Committee and staff on the number of bidders and the participation of an additional bidder on some of the projects. Items 23 and 24 – CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers – Staff discussed two contract renew als for sewer inspection services on tonight’s agenda and provided detailed information on the purpose of this work. Staff answered questions from the Committee regarding the potential for performing these services with in-house Operations’ staff and the current performance of the two contractors. Items 28 through 32 – General Services Agreements for Survey Services – Staff provided appropriation and project details for five survey contract renewals on tonight’s agenda. The contracts provide for survey services in support of the District’s capital and consent decree program. Staff discussed that two of the five firms were MWBE firms providing up to 40% participation for these services. The Committee congratulated the staff on its recent Diversity award from the St. Louis Minority Business Council. Mr. Hoelscher indicated that details of the award would be presented at the full Board meeting tonight. Mr. Unverferth informed the Committee and invited them to attend the District’s Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Improvement and Replacement Program presentation to the engineering community on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m. - - - - Ms. Bonner reported that the Finance Committee met on January 6, 2015 with Trustees Bonner, Patton, Mandel and Faul present. The minutes from the December 9, 2014 meeting were approved. General Insurance Fund. This ordinance will change the name of the District’s “Worker’s Compensation Fund” to the “General Insurance Fund” and establish a higher minimum balance requirement. This ordinance will allow MSD to account for all the general insurances in the same manner and will be included in one fund for better analysis. This will be Item #35 on tonight’s agenda. Portfolio Update. Mr. Snoke reported on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of December 2014. The portfolio is in compliance with the District’s investment policy. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. - - - - Mr. Berry reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met on December 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. In attendance were Trustees Bonner and Faul. The first agenda item was a discussion by Mr. LeComb regarding the 2015 Customer Satisfaction Surveying program. He briefly talked about the types and frequency of the District's surveying programs and budgetary requirements. He has requested to bring a Resolution to the Board meeting to renew the second option year of the contract with ETC Institute. Concurrence was made by both Trustees and is Item No. 40 on tonight's agenda. The next item on the agenda was the quarterly presentation by Ms. Paredes regarding the District's Diversity Initiatives. She provided updates on the Disparity Study Recommendations, the Community Benefits Agreement, the status of district projects and job training programs. Quarterly updates will be forthcoming. There is no Board action required at this time. As a continuation of Ms. Paredes’ discussion as it relates to the Diversity update, a request has been made to bring the renewal of the SLATE First Source Hiring contract before the Board. Approval was agreed by the Trustees and is Item No. 41 on tonight's agenda. Mr. Hoelscher additionally commented by providing an update to the Trustees and Directors on the Rate Commission proceedings. He will provide information in his Executive Director's update later in tonight's meeting The meeting was adjourned at 9:26 a.m. - - - - Mr. Faul reported that the Audit Committee met at 7:30 a.m. on January 6, 2015. In attendance were Trustees Bonner, Faul, Patton and Mandel. The Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The Chairman had no comments. Staff presented and explained the scope, objectives and methodology used for the engagement to review the Public Engagement Services Contract with StandPoint Public Affairs. The main focus of the engagement was to review the performance of the consultant under the provisions of the contract and review the District’s procedures to monitor and administer the contract. The engagement received a satisfactory rating, as no significant issues were identified. Mr. Jeff Winter of RubinBrown presented the comprehensive Annual Financial Report. He explained that the report contains the previously issued and presented Enterprise financial statements. The report also contains supplementary information and is presented in a form at that is required by the GFOA for recognition for reporting excellence. Next, he presented the Schedule of Project Expenditures report, explaining that the expenditures were reviewed for compliance with the various resolutions, which restrict use of the bond proceeds to certain construction, improvement, or repair project costs. The report received an unqualified opinion. Mr. Winter also addressed the Agreed-Upon procedures report for MDNR Permit Number 718905 and explained that the permit pertains to a solid waste disposal area that is operated by the District. The report revealed no findings or issues. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 am. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2015. - - - - The Executive Director reported that the St. Louis Minority Business Council’s Excellence Awards luncheon held on December 17, MSD was this year’s award winner in the category of “Institution of the Year”. The competition was fierce with the additional finalists consisting of the Hazelwood School District, BJC HealthCare, and Washington University. Congratulations to Human Resources Director Vicki Taylor Edwards, manager of Diversity Shonnah Paredes, their staff, and everyone else at the District who worked with them to achieve our goals and this award. At this time I ask that Vicki Edwards, Shonnah Paredes, and members of their staff stand and be recognized for this great achievement. Finally, items number 37 and 38 on tonight’s agenda are the proposed Or dinances for introduction and adoption with an emergency clause authorizing the District to pay for the cost of a legal consultant and a rate expert as selected by the Rate Commission. The legal consultant and rate expert will assist the Rate Commission in evaluation of the District’s next Rate Proposal. The Rate Commission has worked over the last few months on the selection of these consultants. They are then scheduled to spend January and February selecting officers and reviewing rules and procedures prior to receiving the District staff’s rate proposal near the beginning of March. The updated Rate Commission schedule is available on MSD’s website. While MSD provides staff assistance and advice on following MSD’s procurement procedures, the selections and contracting are performed solely by the Rate Commission. I now offer the floor to rate commission Chairman Len Toenjes and Vice Chair Jack Stein so they can make their presentation to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Len Toenjes, Chairman of the Rate Commission and President of AGC of Missouri, opened by thanking the Board for the opportunity to speak to them today. He explained the commission has worked the past couple months to follow due process and do its due diligence in organizing for the new rate case. He appreciates the Board’s help in filling all positions on the Rate Commission. He and Mr. Jack Stein believe this is the strongest team since the committee has been in place. Mr. Toenjes said that Mr. Stein was the chair of the technical committee which is in charge of making the recommendation for the commission’s legal counsel and its rate consultant. He went on to say that RFPs were sent out for both services. He stated that there were multiple bidders and the committee reviewed written proposals, conducted personal interviews, and ultimately selected Lashly Baer as legal counsel and Black & Veatch to provide rate consultant services. He hopes the Board looks favorably upon the proposals and mentioned a meeting was scheduled for next week to move forward with the process. The Board thanked the commission for their hard work. - - - - Ms. Patton arrived during public comments. Mr. Thomas Figliola Vice President of Lorcor, addressed the Board and stated MSD wants to condemn his property at 2866 Telegraph to hook into a 48 inch pipe he had to put in at a cost of over $250,000. He said MSD did not know there was a sewer line there until he wanted to build a new building and the District would not let him build over the pipe. He has been trying to reach an agreement or settlement with the District but doesn’t agree with amount being offered. He is asking for 20% recoup cost which he believes is a fair estimate. He received a letter that MSD wants to negotiate but District is not returning his calls. Mr. Figliola feels he has no recourse but to hire an attorney. He was advised to attend the Board meeting and present his case. The Board asked if the item on the agenda today was a condemnation. They explained it would just begin the process and Mr. Figliola is still entitled to discuss settlement. Mr. Unverferth replied that Mr. Brad Nevois is present and can talk with Mr. Figliola. The District wants to start the condemnation process because there is only so much time to get the project finished to remove some of the stormwater off the sanitary system it is connected to now but would continue to work with Mr. Figliola on his issue. Mr. Figliola claimed MSD was doing this for a private developer and doesn’t understand why the D istrict is turning this over to the developer. Mr. Unverferth explained that this is an MSD project and is not for a private developer. It is to disconnect a stormwater sewer from the sanitary sewer as required by the Consent Decree to reduce the impact of overflows in the area. The Board inquired about the impact of not voting on the item at this meeting. Mr. Unverferth stated it should not make much of an impact on this project. He will come back and report the progress on the negotiation next month. The Board questioned if that would be enough time to get appraisals and negotiate. Mr. Unverferth stated the appraisals were completed and an offer has been made but was not yet agreed upon. The Board requested Mr. Figliola come back if no one responds to his calls. They also apologized to him for lack of response from the District. - - - - CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Berry requested that Proposed Ord. No. 14022 be voted on separately . ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14018 APPROPRIATING $3,400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN BALLAS ROAD SUBTRUNK SOUTH PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (11934), IN VARIOUS SITES IN THE CITIES OF TOWN AND COUNTRY, COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, DES PERES, CRYSTAL LAKE PARK AND FRONTENAC, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20190 WITH SAK C ONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14019 APPROPRIATING $2,900,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN BISSELL-COLDWATER-MISSOURI- MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2015) CONTRACT F (11925), IN VARIOUS SITES IN THE CITIES OF NORMANDY, NORTHWOODS, PASADENA HILLS, RIVERVIEW AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METRO POLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20194 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14020 AUTHORIZING TH E EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BIORETENTION AT BLAIR #3961 & 19TH ST. #3301 BIORETENTION (CB 2408 & 1171) CSO VR GI (11803) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14021 APPROPRIATING $780,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT ROXBURY I/I REDUCTION (11680), IN THE CITY OF CLAYTON, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20215 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14023 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $130,000.00 FROM THE GE NERAL FUND FOR ADDITIONAL RAINFALL DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS IN RADAR RAINFALL DATA (FY2014) (11702) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 20111 WITH VIEUX AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14024 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 BLACK CREEK SANITARY SEWER AND I/I REDUCTION (11883) IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, 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 FORM AL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Yates, that the Consent Agenda be adopted. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14022 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $220,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LEMAY SANITARY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (11145) IN LEMAY/RDP, MACKENZIE, GRAVOIS AND UNIVERSITY CITY WATERSHEDS IN VARIOUS CITIES AND 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. 11003 WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING CO., INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Bonner , that the Consent Agenda be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry abstain M. Yates aye The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted. - - - - UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances None Resolutions None - - - - NEW BUSINESS Ordinances INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14027 APPROPRIATING $1,400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN BISSELL HILLS SANITARY RELIEF/CALUMET I/I REDUCTION (BP-317) (11685), IN THE CITIES OF RIVERVIEW, BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, AND 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. 20229 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 14027 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20229 consists of the construction of approximately 2,785 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers and the remov al of private inflow sources at 76 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-317) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 395 days. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14027 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14028 APPROPRIATING $270,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN BISSELL POINT I/I REDUCTION (BP-619) (VALLEY DR) (11686), IN THE CITIES OF RIVERVIEW, BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, 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 ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20228 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 14028 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20228 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 112 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Riverview watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-619) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 250 days. Motion by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14028 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14029 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,360,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN HARTLAND TO GOTHLAND SEWER SEPARATION (10330) IN THE CITY OF OVERLAND AND VILLAGE OF SYCAMORE HILLS, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No. 14029 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20088 consists of the construction of approximately 145 lineal feet of channel stabilization, 5,231 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 54-inches, removal of inflow from 177 private properties, and the rehabilitation of approximately 8,160 lineal feet of sewers ranging in size from 6-inches to 18-inches in diameter using cured-in-place (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to separate an existing interconnected storm and sanitary sewer system. This project will eliminate one (1) c ombined sewer interceptor (I-264). This project is scheduled to be completed by November 2015. Motion by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14029 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14030 APPROPRIATING $5,400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SEWERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (REHABILITATION) (FY2015) CONTRACT B (11866), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AND VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN 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. 20208 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SEWER REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14030 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20208 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 42,921 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 66-inches in diameter, utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate older, damaged, and deteriorated sanitary and combined sewers throughout the District’s boundaries. Sewers identified for rehabilitation are identified through the annual CMOM inspection programs required by the Consent Decree. This project is scheduled to be completed in 550 days. Motion made by Mr. Berry , seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14030 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14031 APPROPRIATING $70,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN BROOKTRAIL CT. STORM SEWER (11211), IN THE CITY OF CREVE COEUR, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20225 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 14031 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20225 consists of the construction of approximately 302 lineal feet of 21-inch pipe sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard erosion and ponding. This projec t is scheduled to be completed in 150 days. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14031 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14032 APPROPRIATING $130,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN CHELSEA AND IDLEWILD STORM SEWER (11243), IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20232 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 14032 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20232 consists of the construction of approximately 379 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 15-inches to 18-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14032 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14033 APPROPRIATING $4,200,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEM ENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT GC-06 GRA VOIS CREEK TO BRIARSTONE AND GATES SANITARY RELIEF (10611), IN U NINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20224 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 14033 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20224 consists of the construction of approximately 8,020 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overcharged sanitary sewers and eliminate one (1) constructed SSO (BP - 610). This project is scheduled to be completed in 525 days. Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by M r. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14033 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14034 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $2,000,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR CCTV INSPECTION AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11811) THROUGHOUT 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. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 20160 FOR THE FIRST OPTION YEAR WITH ACE PIPE CLEANING, INC. FOR CCTV INSPECTION AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11811) THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Proposed Ord. No. 14034 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #20160 for the first 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 primarily on large diameter (greater than 21-inch diameter) sewers. These inspections will determine sewer conditions and system defects and will form the basis for preventive maintenance activities, inflow/infiltration investigations, and sewer system models. This contract for CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers is for $2,000,000. This contract is renewable for up to one (1) additional year based on performance. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14034 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14035 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR CCTV INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11810) THRO UGHOUT 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 IN TO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 20126 FOR THE FIRST OPTION YEAR WITH ADS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR CCTV INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11810) THRO UGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Proposed Ord. No. 14035 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #20126 for the first option year with ADS Environmental Services, LLC. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with information regarding sewer condition by the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection. These inspections will determine sewer conditions and system defects and will form the basis for preventive maintenance activities, inflow/infiltration investigations, and sewer system models. This contract for CCTV Inspection of Sewers is for $1,000,000. Approximately 70% of the CCTV investigations will provide support data for the Watershed Planning efforts and the remaining 30% will support specific design projects and miscellaneous inspection requests. This contract is renewable for up to one (1) additional year based on performance. Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Bonner that proposed Ord. No. 14035 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14036 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,200,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT (11125) THROUGHOUT 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. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 20133 FOR THE FIRST OPTION YEAR WITH RJ N GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14036 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #20133 for the first option year with RJN Group, Inc. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with detailed information regarding sewer systems by performing services such as project inspection reconnaissance, inspection prioritization and project set-up, field verification, map updates, work order management, and post inspection review. These services will form the basis for District led preventive maintenance and rehabilitation activities. These investigations also provide assistance for the Operations Department with their sewer cleaning and manhole inspection activities. In addition to the field inspections, CCTV review and system mapping updates are also provided. This contract for Critical Infrastructure Assessment is for $1,200,000. The original contract is renewable for up to one (1) additional year based on performance. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14036 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14037 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND AND $450,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF DEER CREEK SANITARY SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (11110) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 10733 WITH PARSON S WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14037 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #10733 with Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. for an annual extension to provide Watershed Consultant services for all projects included in the Deer Creek Sanitary System Improvements (11110) project. The preliminary construction cost estimate for the entire Deer Creek Sanitary program is $420 million. The estimated design contract range for the entire program contract is between $30 to $38 million. This year’s (FY2015) authorization includes fees for project management services for FY2015, coordination with the District and other watershed consultants, project scoping, preliminary studies, quality control and assurance, planning support, and special services. Specific project lump sum design appropriations totaling $5,766,042 in design costs and $1,233,958 for allowances, and contingencies to be used only with the approval of MSD associated with this contract in this fiscal year are being appropriated separately. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14037 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14038 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $6,000,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEM ENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF DEER CREEK SANITARY TUNNEL (CLAYTON RD TO RDP) (11731) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 10733 WITH PARSONS WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14038 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #10733 with Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. for the design of the Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) (11731) project as part of the Watershed Consultant services for all projects included in the Deer Creek Sanitary System Improvements (11110) project. The Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) (11731) is a lump sum project for the design of approximately 20,850 lineal feet of an 18-foot diameter sanitary sewer and appurtenances. This project will alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. The construction cost estimate for this project is $300,000,000. Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14038 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14039 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF$50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT A (11763) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AM ENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20102 WITH THE STERLING COM PANY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT A (11763). Proposed Ord. No. 14039 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment N o. 1 to Contract #20102 with The Sterling Company for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by -project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2016. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14039 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14040 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SAN ITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT B (11909) THROUGHOUT 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. 20103 WITH VOLZ INCORPORATED FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT B (11909). Proposed Ord. No. 14040 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20103 with Volz Incorporated for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in- house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by -project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2016. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14040 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14041 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT C (11910) THROUGHOUT 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. 20104 WITH JUNEAU ASSOCIATES, INC. P.C. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT C (11910). Proposed Ord. No. 14041 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20104 with Juneau Associates, Inc., PC for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided inc lude land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by -project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2016. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14041 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14042 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SAN ITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT D (11911) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TR EASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20105 WITH GLASPER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT D (11911). Proposed Ord. No. 14042 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20105 with Glasper Professional Services, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by -project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2016. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14042 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14043 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SAN ITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT E (11912) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AM ENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20106 WITH SABUR, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY SERVICES (FY2014) CONTRACT E (11912). Proposed Ord. No. 14043 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to C ontract #20106 with Sabur, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in- house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by -project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be c ompetitively selected in FY2016. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14043 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14044 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 ROCK HILL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-618) (11069) IN THE CITY OF ROCK HILL, 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. Proposed Ord. No. 14044 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 sewer easements and temporary construction easement on one (1) parcel of ground located in Rock Hill, Missouri. This easement is needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 932 lineal feet of 12-inch to 15-inch diameter storm sewer and private I/I reduction in an area benefitting approximately 2,679 properties consisting of 222 properties with downspout and drain connections to the sanitary sewer. This project will provide for the elimination of 222 private inflow sources, four sanitary sewer ov erflows (BP-158, BP-196, BP- 340, and BP -501) and alleviate basement backups and wet weather sanitary sewer surcharging. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. Motion by M r. Yates seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14044 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14045 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 TELEGRAPH ROAD #2928 I/I REDUCTION (11918) IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, 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. THIS ITEM WAS TABLED Proposed Ord. No. 14045 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 sewer easements and temporary construction easement on one (1) parcel of ground located in St. Louis County, Missouri. This easement is needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 510 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewer. This project will eliminate a significant source of inflow to the downstream sanitary sewer of the Martigney Creek watershed which has capacity issues. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14034 be tabled. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14046 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13520, AS ADOPTED OCTOBER 11, 2012, RENAMING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND TO THE GENERAL INSURANCE FUND AND ESTABLISHING A NEW MINIMUM BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL INSURANCE FUND. Proposed Ord. No. 14046 was presented and read. The Ordinance will change the “Worker’s Compensation Fund” name to the “General Insurance Fund”. The ordinance authorize inclusion of MSD insurance for property, general liability, auto liability, flood, insurance expense, insurance premiums, claims, claim expenses, claim recoveries and claim accruals to the General Insurance Fund along with existing workmen compensation currently in the fund. This will allow MSD to account for the general insurances in the same manner and will be included in one fund for better analysis. No appropriation is required to increase the minimum Fund balance from $200,000 to $500,000. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14046 be introduced. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14047 APPROPRIATING $2,700,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEM ENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR #087P CAULKS CREEK A (P-750) PHASE VI (10656), 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. 20333 WITH GERSH ENSON CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 14047 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20333 consists of the construction of approximately 6,600 lineal feet of sanitary force main varying in size from 14-inches to 30-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to provide additional force main capacity and to replace existing deteriorating force main. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14047 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for the adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14047. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14047 be adopted. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye M. Yates aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 14047 adopted. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14048 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO PAY THE FEES NOT TO EXCEED OF $193,000 FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE RATE COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 14048 was presented and read. This action provides the MSD Rate Commission with legal services required during the District’s anticipated FY15 Rate Commission Proceedings. Motion by Ms. Bonner seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14048 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for the adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14048. Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 14048 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry abstain M. Yates aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 14048 adopted. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14049 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO PAY THE FEES NOT TO EXCEED OF $175,000 FOR RATE CO NSULTING SERVICES RENDERED TO THE RATE COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 14049 was presented and read. This action provides the MSD Rate Commission with rate design development and expert testimony required during the District’s anticipated FY15 Rate Commission Proceedings. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14049 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for the adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14049. Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 14049 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry abstain M. Yates aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 14049 adopted. Resolutions ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3184 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13527, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 8, 2012, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEM ENT WITH O.R. COLAN ASSOCIATES, INC. WHEREBY O.R. COLAN ASSOCIATES, INC. WOULD PROVIDE PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATIO N OR CONDEMNATION. Resolution No. 3184 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3184 be adopted. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye A. M andel aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3185 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13558, ADOPTED JANUARY 10, 2013, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ETC INSTITUTE WHEREBY ETC INSTITUTE WOULD PROVIDE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYING. Resolution No. 3185 was presented and read. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3185 be adopted. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3186 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13730, ADOPTED OCTOBER 10, 2014, AUTHORIZED THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO THE INITIAL CONTRACT WITH THE ST. LOUIS AGENCY OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SLATE) WHEREBY THE ST. LOUIS AGENCY OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SLATE) WOULD ADMINISTER THE DISTRICT'S FIRST SOURCE HIRING PROGRAM AND NOW THE DISTRICT DESIRES TO RENEW SAID CONTRACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION V OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT FOR ST. LOUIS AGENCY OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT (SLATE) FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 5, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2015. Resolution No. 3186 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3186 be adopted. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3182 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO DENNIS C. BELL FOR HIS 34 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM NOVEMBER 10, 1980, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015. Resolution No. 3182 was presented and read. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3182 be adopted. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye - - - - OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD. Discussion on Committee Meeting Schedules: Ms. Bonner suggested that discussion on this item be tabled. She expressed that the topic should be referred to a committee for proper consideration. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Faul that be tabled until committee discussion. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye Discussion on Performance Evaluation Process for Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer: Ms. Bonner suggested that discussion on this item be tabled. She expressed that the topic be referred to the Finance Committee for proper consideration. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Faul that be tabled until Finance committee discussion. Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel ay e V. Patton aye M. Yates aye - - - - Upon motion made Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry , and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Secretary -Treasurer