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JOURNAL OF THE (1560th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
April 9, 2015 – 5:00 P.M.
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
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.A. Bellville, Asst. Director of Finance
R.L. Bonner R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were: Jonathon Sprague, MSD; Barb Mohn, MSD; Todd Bolte; MSD, Marie
Collins, MSD; Mike Gindler, MSD; Crystal Howard, MSD; Todd Loretta, MSD; Shonnah Paredes, MSD;
Pamela Reid, MSD; Betsy Schubert, MSD; Steve Winer, MSD; AECOM, Sean Devoy; AECOM, Jeff
Marchetto; AGC, Steve Lewis; ATL Real Estate, JoAnn Thompson; Basilico Eng., Lawrence
Nwachukwu; Black & Veatch, Carol Pychene; Brown and Caldwell, Jeff Theerman; Claude Brown;
Burns & McDonnell, Mark Kollitz; Call Newspapers, Gloria Drogel; CH2MHill, Dave Yates; City of St.
Louis, Ron Smith; CMT, Tim Tappendorf; Michael Frank; Gonzalez, Diane Fink; Hart Engineering, Paul
Hart; Horner & Shifrin, David Cavender, David; Insituform, Greg Patton; Jacobs, Jim Coll; Kwame
Building, Carmen Guynn; Laborer's, Ronny Griffin; Losli Engineering, Rob Kuenzel; Losli Engineering,
Rebecca Losli; M3, Dominique Davonroy; M3, Marc Eshelman; PFM, Bethany Pugh; Darryl Piggee;
Rate Commission, John Stein; RJN Group, Ed Laux; SAK Const., Tim Bussen; SAK Const., Carlie
Kuhnmuench; SITE, Terry Briggs; St. Louis County, Jim McHugh
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Trustee Mandel opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. Motion was made by
Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Yates for the Board go into Closed Session to discuss
personnel actions under §610.021(3), and legal, confidential, or privileged matters under § 610.021(1),
RSMo 1988 Supp.
During Closed Session the Board discussed personnel actions under §610.021(3), and
legal, confidential, or privileged matters under § 610.021(1), RSMo 1988 Supp. No votes were taken.
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Upon motion made by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Yates, the Journal of
the March 12, 2015 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair had no comments.
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Trustee Mandel requested a reorganization of the May Board Agenda to move the
Election of the Board Chairs to follow Public Comments. All trustees were in favor and this item was
moved to follow the public comments.
Trustee Yates reported that the Program Management Committee met on April 2, 2015
at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Yates and Faul.
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The minutes of the March 3, 2015 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a
detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Item 19 – North Spring Bioretention Cell – Staff briefed the Committee on this proposed
Green Infrastructure facility as part of the Combined Sewer Overflow Volume Reduction Program. The
Committee asked about opportunities to meet with the community at events such as groundbreakings
and tours of the facilities. Staff offered a presentation on community engagement for green
infrastructure at a future Program Management meeting. Staff will also be providing a list of potential
opportunities for trustees to participate in future community events for green infrastructure.
Item 21 – Lower Meramec Inflow and Infiltration Removal – Staff discussed the purpose
of the work and provided details regarding the bids received for the project. The apparent low bidder
for the project was deemed to be non-responsive to meeting the MBE sub-contacting goals for the
project. Staff explained the procedure for accepting the second low bid for the project and referenced
guidance outlined in MSD Resolution No. 2474. Second low bids received that do not fall within the
guidance parameters set out by the resolution can only move forward with written explanation and
recommendation from District Staff. On this project, the second low bid from SAK Construction
exceeded the 5% parameter from the apparent low non-responsive bid. Staff provided written
explanation for proceeding with the second low bid for the project within the board write-up. The
Committee discussed the past performance of SAK Construction, agreed to accept the written
explanation provided, and concurred with staff’s recommendation to move to full Board for introduction.
(Resolution No. 2474 attached.)
Items 25 through 28 – District staff reviewed four items on tonight’s agenda requesting
authorization to proceed with condemnation efforts to acquire permanent sewer and temporary
construction easements. Staff provided information on current and past easement acquisition and
condemnation efforts. In order to familiarize the Committee with the process, Mr. Dan Shepard, MSD
Manager of Right of Way, presented to the Committee a typical easement acquisition timeline and
detailed tasks performed prior to asking the Board for this authorization.
Item 29 – Bissell and Lemay Incinerator Scrubber Replacement – Staff provided details
on this project scheduled for Introduction and Adoption at tonight’s meeting. Introduction and Adoption
is required to meet specific regulatory guidelines for having replacement facilities in place by March
2016. Staff reminded the Committee that this had tentatively been scheduled to go to the Board in
January 2015, but had been re-bid due to all previous bids being found to be non-responsive to
meeting MBE sub-contracting goals for the project. Contegra Construction Company, the low bid for
the project, did not submit a bid meeting the 30% African American and Hispanic American
requirement. Contegra submitted a commitment of 11.32% and provided acceptable “Good Faith
Effort” documentation as required to demonstrate that good faith efforts were initiated and performed
prior to submittal of their bid to achieve the stated goals for the project and therefore was deemed to be
responsive. The second low bid had also failed to meet the prescribed goal and provided acceptable
“Good Faith Efforts” and was also deemed to be a responsive bidder.
The Committee questioned MSD staff on the contractor’s inability to attain the 30% sub-
contacting goals. Staff indicated that significant efforts had been made to meet the goal, but indicated
that the amount of available sub-contracting opportunities was limited due to the nature and specialty
work being self-performed by the prime contractor and equipment manufacturer for this equipment
installation project. The Committee discussed the availability of minority electrical and mechanical
trades in the St. Louis area. There was discussion and clarification between staff and the Committee
on the sub-contracting requirements versus the workforce requirements on the project. There was
concurrence to proceed to the full Board for Introduction and Adoption.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
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Trustee Berry reported at the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at the District’s
Headquarters on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 8:00a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present
at the meeting included Trustees Berry, Yates, Bonner, Mandel and Faul, as well as District Directors
and staff.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher requesting Resolutions for
the service recognition of Rate Commissioners Jack Stein and Nancy Bowser, and the retirement of
Director of Finance, Janice Zimmerman. Concurrence was unanimous to include these as Items No.
30, 31 & 32 on tonight's agenda.
The second agenda item was the Quarterly Diversity Update report presented by Shonnah
Paredes. Shonnah provided Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) compliance updates, current
status of the Disparity Study recommendations, status of the Prism Software project, as well as the
Capital Projects (CIRP) updates including, 3rd quarter MWBE participation data and workforce
utilization. There is no Board action required at this time. The next quarterly update will be at the
August 2015 Stakeholders meeting.
There were no further comments. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 5th, 2015.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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Trustee Bonner reported that the Finance Committee met on April 8, 2015 with Trustees
Bonner, Mandel, Faul, and Berry in attendance. The minutes from the March 3, 2015 meeting were
approved.
RubinBrown, LLP - This resolution authorizes the Staff to enter into a contract with
RubinBrown, LLP exercising the third of four optional years. RubinBrown will provide the annual
independent audit of the District's accounting records. This is Item 34 on tonight’s agenda.
Public Financial Management (PFM) - This resolution authorizes the Staff to extend
the contract with PFM and provides continuity of financial advisory services through the completion of
the Rate Commission proceedings and bond issuance. The District retains a Financial Advisor to assist
with debt transactions and to provide input and recommendations pertaining to the Rate Commission.
This is Item 35 on tonight’s agenda.
Portfolio Update. Tim Snoke reported on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of
March, 2015. The portfolio is in compliance with the District’s investment policy.
FY16 District Strategic Plan – Brian Hoelscher, MSD’s Executive Director, presented
MSD’s FY16 strategic and operating plan. He explained the District’s values, goals and strategies to the
committee.
Proposed FY16 Budget – Theresa Bellville, the District’s Assistant Director of Finance,
presented the preliminary FY16 District Budget. She indicated the proposed budget for FY16 totals
$583.9 million, a 5% increase over the current FY15 budget. These expenses are balanced by $312.5
million in wastewater and stormwater usage charges, $200 million in additional bonds, $47.1 million in
investment income and use of fund balance and $24.3 million in taxes dedicated to stormwater projects
and services.
The proposed operating budget is $210 million covering basic District operations, $73.5
million in debt service, and $300.4 million Capital Improvement and Replacement Program.
Mr. Unverferth presented the FY16 Budget Supplement. The Budget Supplement
document contains details regarding capital projects for the coming fiscal year. The proposed capital
program consists of 233 projects totaling $299 million dollars. Details were provided concerning these
proposed Wastewater and Stormwater projects.
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Mr. Unverferth indicated 218 projects for an estimated $271 million dollars are proposed
to address projects related to asset management, city shed, CSO, SSO, treatment plant Districtwide
and stormwater.
Ms. Bellville then presented a comparison of the District’s FY13 through FY16 financial
projections to the October 2011 Rate Commission parameters. She reported the District’s projected
expenses are 2.2% under the Commission’s parameters.
Ms. Bellville indicated the FY16 budget will be published in three local newspapers and
available on the MSD website. The budget is scheduled for introduction at the May 14, 2015 Board of
Trustee Meeting. Per Ordinance, a public hearing on the budget is scheduled immediately after the
Board meeting on May 14th. The budget is scheduled for adoption at the June 11, 2015 Board of
Trustee Meeting.
Staff responded to questions from the Committee members regarding the proposed
budget and indicated that staff would address any additional questions before and at the next Finance
Committee meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is
Tuesday, May 5, 2015.
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The Executive Director had three items to report. The first item involves item numbers
30, 31, and 32 on the April 9, 2015 agenda. Item 31 is a resolution thanking Nancy Bowser for her
continuous service on the Rate Commission from 2001 to the present as a delegate of the League of
Women Voters and for serving as the Secretary to the Rate Commission from 2003 to 2015.
Ms. Bowser was not present tonight, so a presentation will be made presenting her with her resolution
at the next Rate Commission meeting. Item 30 is a resolution thanking Jack Stein for his continuous
service on the Rate Commission from 2001 to the present as a delegate of the Missouri Industrial
Energy Consumers and for serving as the Vice-Chairman to the Rate Commission from 2001 to 2015.
Since Mr. Stein was present, Brian asked that the Board agree to take action immediately on this
resolution as part of his report. All Trustees were unanimous in their voting to adopt Resolution No.
3200 recognizing Mr. Stein's service to the District. Mr. Stein expressed his gratitude and thanked the
Board for this recognition. Finally, item 32 is a resolution thanking Jan Zimmerman for her 14 years of
dedication as the Director of Finance for MSD and recognizing her retirement from the District effective
May 1. 2015. Brian asked that the Board take action at that time. All Trustees were unanimous in their
voting to adopt Resolution No. 3202. Ms. Zimmerman expressed her gratitude for the recognition of
her service.
Second, Brian was pleased to report that the District has once again received the award
for Distinguished Budget presentation from the Government Finance Officers Association for fiscal year
2015. This represents the 28th consecutive year that the District has received this award. In order to
receive this award, a government entity must satisfy stringent nationally recognized GFOA guidelines.
This award represents the highest available form of recognition in government budgeting. Brian took
the opportunity to thank and commend Assistant Director of Finance Theresa Bellville, and her financial
analysis team of Mike Gindler, Steve Winer, and Kathy Ahillen for this outstanding achievement.
Mr. Tom Sullivan was the next to publicly address the Board and attendees. He
expressed his concerns regarding the proposed contract for Plant Asset Management Services to be
awarded to Brown and Caldwell. Mr. Sullivan questioned the justification of the contract and need for
the proposed services.
Ms. Mandel moved to the next item which is the election of Trustee Officers for the
period of March 2015 through March 2017. For the position of Chairman of the Board, she opened the
floor to the City appointed Trustees and requested any City Trustee to nominate and second a new
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Chair. Mr. Faul nominated Mr. Yates for the position of Chair and Ms. Mandel seconded the motion.
There were no other nominations. All Trustees were polled and unanimously agreed to appoint
Mr. Yates as the new Chairman. Ms. Mandel then opened the floor the County appointed Trustees to
nominate a new Vice Chair. Mr. Yates nominated Mr. Faul for the position of Vice Chair and Mr. Berry
seconded the motion. There were no other nominations. All Trustees were polled and unanimously
agreed to appoint Mr. Faul as the new Vice Chair. All Board memebers congratulated both new
appointees.
Brian asked that Director of Operations Jonathon Sprague give the quarterly Regulatory
Report. Jonathon delivered the 4th Quarterly Regulatory Compliance Report with a PowerPoint
presentation. MSD has seven treatment plants that perform over 1000 compliance measurements
each quarter. He stated that during the 4th Quarter of 2014, there were no NPDES plant violations
resulting in 100% compliance. The goal for emergency responses to customer complaints within four
hours is 90% and this quarter the response time was 95%. There were 50 maintenance related
building backups due to grease, root, blockages, or collapsing of mains. This is the third lowest total on
record, resulting in a record low for 2014. A few force main breaks in the Caulks Creek Force Main
resulted in a higher than usual number of maintenance related overflows. A force main break will
typically create several overflows when the force main is shut down for repairs resulting in more
overflows. Capacity related building backups were also very low this quarter, as well as construction
overflows activations. Jonathon finally illustrated that after the recent major rain event that occurred on
April 7th, which was a 5 year rain event, there were only 250 water back up calls. 35 were due to
overcharged mains, 5 were due to blocked mains and 180 were not MSD related problems. Jonathon
indicated that the low number of calls and quick resolutions are due to improvements in MSD's
systems.
There were no further comments by the Executive Director.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14063, APPROPRIATING FIVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,500,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR COMBINED AND SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT CSO - GINGRAS CREEK
AND I/I REDUCTION (BP-059) (11730), IN THE CITIES OF JENNINGS AND NORMANDY, THE
VILLAGES OF NORWOOD COURT, PASADENA HILLS, AND PASADENA PARK, AND
UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20248 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY,
INC., FOR THE AFORESAID COMBINED AND SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. (INTRO.
3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14064, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND AND ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR
INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (SANITARY/COMBINED - FY2015) (11773) AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. (INTRO. 3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14065, APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($675,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN NORTH BADEN CREEK I/I
REDUCTION (BP-612) (CANTERBURY DR) (11694), IN THE CITY OF PASADENA HILLS,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER
ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20246 W ITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL. (INTRO. 3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14066, APPROPRIATING NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY
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THOUSAND DOLLARS ($970,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL IN PAGE TO TRENTON SANITARY RELIEF (11697), IN THE CITY OF OVERLAND,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER
ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20244 W ITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD. FOR THE
AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. (INTRO.
3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14067, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20243 WITH TAYLORMADE CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN MOULE DRIVE #290 STORM SEWER
(INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) (10871), IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT, MISSOURI. (INTRO.
3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14068, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($135,000.00) FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN MANCHESTER & MISSOURI AVENUE
PHASE II STORM IMPROVEMENTS (11032), IN THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20242
WITH TAYLORMADE CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION. (INTRO. 3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14069, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF
TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (FY2014) (11751) 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. 20101 WITH AFRAM CORPORATION FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (FY2014) (11751). (INTRO. 3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14070 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 PICKWICK – BERNADINE – BIMINI SANITARY RELIEF (11698) 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 &/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. (INTRO. 3/12/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14071 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL WHEREBY BROWN AND
CALDWELL, WILL PROVIDE ASSESSMENT OF THE DISTRICT'S PLANT, OPERATIONS,
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. (INTRO.
3/12/2015)
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Ordinances
None
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14073, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEW ER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20254 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BIORETENTION AT N SPRING #2723-2735
BIORETENTION CELL (CB 4872) CSO VR GI (11814) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14073 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20254 consists of the construction of approximately 2,514 square feet of bioretention and
appurtenances. 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 180 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14073 be adopted
Motion passed - 4 ayes, 1 abstention
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - abstain R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14074, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,254,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND AND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($446,000.00)
FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
NORTH AFFTON TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT HARMONY - ACORN SEWER SEPARATION
AND I/I REDUCTION (10642), 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. 20256
WITH J. H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION, STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 10474 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20256 consists of the construction of approximately 2,260 lineal feet of sanitary sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 12-inches in diameter, 4,640 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size
from 12-inches to 42-inches in diameter, and removal of inflow from 106 private properties. The
purpose of this project is to separate an existing combined sewer system and eliminate one (1)
constructed CSO (L-163) and one (1) combined sewer interceptor (I-126). This project is scheduled to
be completed in 500 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14074 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14075, APPROPRIATING SIX MILLION DOLLARS
($6,000,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LOWER MERAMEC WATERSHED
I/I REMOVAL (11650), IN VARIOUS SITES 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. 20247
WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14075 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20247 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 17,675 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 36-inches to 60-inches in diameter utilizing cured-in-place pipe methods (CIPP) or
spiral wound pipe renewal (SPR) methods, and 8 manholes. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Mattese Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve
overcharged sanitary sewers. There are no constructed SSOs to be removed/eliminated with this
project. This project is scheduled to be completed in 410 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14075 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
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Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14076, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20253 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING,
LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEW ERS IN HAWKINS FUCHS RD 5748
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (SEP) (12069) IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS
COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14076 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20253 consists of the construction of approximately 188 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter public
pipe sewers and 143 lineal feet of 6-inch private sewer lateral. The purpose of this project is to provide
sewer service to the home at 5748 Hawkins Fuchs Road. This project is scheduled to be completed in
90 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14076 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14077, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION FOUR
HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,480,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT FORESTWOOD SANITARY
RELIEF (SKME-435) (10142), 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. 20255
WITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID
SANITARY SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14077 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20255 consists of the construction of approximately 6,840 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying
in size from 8-inches to 60-inches in diameter and appurtenances, a pump station and approximately
419 lineal feet of force main. The purpose of this project is to alleviate sanitary sewer surcharging and
basement backups during wet weather events. This project is scheduled to be completed in 600 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14077 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14078, APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($645,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED
FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT KINGSTON I/I REDUCTION AND PUMP STATION
ELIMINATION (11054), 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. 20250
WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14078 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20250 consists of the construction of approximately 900 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in
size from 8-inches to 18-inches in diameter, removal of inflow from 53 private properties, and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overcharged sanitary sewers and eliminate
an existing wet-weather pump station (P-326). This project is scheduled to be completed in 240 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14078 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14079, 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
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DIXIE I/I REDUCTION (11738) IN THE CITIES OF BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, WOODSON TERRACE,
AND 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 &/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. 14079 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
easements on four (4) parcels of ground located in the Cities of Breckenridge Hills, Woodson Terrace,
and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project,
which consists of the construction of approximately 1,610 lineal feet of 12-inch to 18-inch diameter
storm sewers, and performing private I/I reduction on approximately 72 private properties. This project
will alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. These easements have
been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14079 be adopted
Motion passed - 4 ayes, 1 abstention
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - abstain
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14080, 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
DUCHESNE AND GOTT I/I REDUCTION (11739) IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT AND THE VILLAGE
OF CALVERTON PARK, 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 &/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. 14080 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
easements on five (5) parcels of ground located in the City of Florissant and the Village of Calverton
Park, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the
construction of approximately 1,263 lineal feet of 12-inch sanitary sewers, and performing private I/I
reduction on approximately 28 private properties. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1)
constructed SSO (BP-129) and alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary
sewers. Flow metering and monitoring will be required after construction to verify that one (1)
constructed SSO (BP-129) can be removed. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the
District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14080 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14081, 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
ROSEMARY, PHILO & KATHLEEN SEWER SEPARATION (10748) IN THE VILLAGE OF WILBUR
PARK AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF
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RESIDENTS OF THE AREA, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH FURTHER
CONDEMNATION EFFORTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE PURCHASE &/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. 14081 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
easements on one (1) parcel of ground located in the Village of Wilbur Park and unincorporated St.
Louis County, Missouri. This easement is needed to construct this project, which consists of the
construction of approximately 3,610 lineal feet of 12-inch to 48-inch diameter storm sewers, and
performing private I/I reduction on approximately 114 private properties. This project will alleviate wet
weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. Flow metering and monitoring will be
required after construction to verify that one (1) constructed SSO (BP-618) can be removed. This
easement has been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with
the owners.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14081 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14082, 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
SHERWYN SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-651) & I/I REDUCTION (10754) IN THE CITY OF CREVE
COEUR, 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 &/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. 14082 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
easements on two (2) parcels of ground located in the City of Creve Coeur, Missouri. These
easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately
1,700 lineal feet of 15-inch diameter sanitary sewers, and performing private I/I reduction in an area
benefitting approximately 658 private properties. This project will provide for the elimination of 113
private inflow sources, two (2) sanitary bypasses (BP-199 and BP-203) and alleviate wet weather
sewer surcharging and building backups. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the
District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14082 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
INTRODUCTION & ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14083, APPROPRIATING TEN MILLION
EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,850,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
BISSELL & LEMAY WWTP INCINERATOR SCRUBBER REPLACEMENT (11920), 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 ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20236 WITH CONTEGRA
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14083 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20236 consists of the removal and replacement of the emissions control system for seven
existing incinerators, four at the Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and three at the Lemay
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The purpose of this project is to install incinerator scrubber replacements
to meet new regulatory emissions standards. This project is scheduled to be completed in 555 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14083 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye R. Bonner - aye
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Upon motion made Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton, and unanimously passed, the
meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer