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JOURNAL OF THE (1641st) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
January 14, 2021
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the
meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
R. Wilson T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
J. Singer (online) S.M. Myers, General Counsel
M. Evans(online) M. M. Gee, Director of Finance(online)
A. Fehr(online) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering(online)
Also present were:
Roll call was made at 5:00p. All were present with Trustee Singer and Trustee Evans online. Trustee Fehr
joined later.
Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 5:01p.m.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the December 10, 2020 (1640th) Journal. The Journal was
approved by Trustee Singer and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Comments by Board Chair:
Trustee Yates shared his MSD experience.
“I was appointed to the MSD Board of Trustees by the St Louis County Executive,
Charley Dooley, in 2012 and reappointed by Steve Stenger after Dooley left office.
I attended my first Board meeting in February 2012, and I’ve been a Trustee for nine years;
serving two terms as chair, one term as Vice Chair and I’ve served as Program Management
Committee Chair.
It’s been a delightful experience and I’ve learned a lot about MSD. The Trustees
and staff have been good to work with and I’ve really enjoyed everyone, but effective
March 15, 2021, I plan to resign as Board Trustee of the MSD board. I would like to share that
it has been very delightful, and I have enjoyed serving here.
Thank you.
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Report of Board Committees:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Evans reported that The Program Management Committee met on January 5, 2021 at 7:37 a.m. The
meeting was attended by trustees Yates and Wilson; and Evans, Fehr, and Singer via online.
The minutes of the December 1, 2020 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding
the following items:
Ordinance No. 15604 – Bissell Point WWTF Substation Switchgear and Controls Replacement – Staff discussed
this planned supplemental appropriation to an existing project being constructed by Goodwin Brothers Construction.
The requested appropriation is $200,000 above that proposed in the Budget. The funding is needed to cover
additional costs during excavation. Unanticipated excessive debris was encountered durin g the excavation and
required special excavation methods to ensure safety and plant functionality.
Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD (online)
Jon Sprague MSD(online) Tracey Coleman MSD (online)
Sean Hadley MSD Shonnah Parades MSD (online)
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Ordinance No. 15605 – Jefferson Barracks (J.B.) Tunnel – Staff gave a brief update on the J.B. Tunnel project, and
summarized all actions taken to date. Staff reviewed Options before the committee, including the Option
recommended by staff which associates with the current appropriation request.
This is a partial funding request for the project being constructed by SAK Construction, LLC. An additional
supplemental appropriation will be required in FY2022. Staff answered questions from the committee ab out the
activities being performed under this appropriation, which include: Tunnel Bore Machine (TBM) refurbishing; future
boring process; probing features of the TBM; lowering of the tunnel; pros or cons of options presented; contingency
plan if water is encountered again; any contractual protections with recommended option; and MSD obligations if
issues are encountered. The Ordinance will be placed on the January 14, 2021 agenda for consideration.
Ordinance Nos. 15608 and 15609 – Staff reviewed the details of two planned appropriations for Engineering
Services during construction. The appropriations will fund the consulting services for the Harlem Baden Phase
Four Relief Sewer and will be performed by GS & P/MO, Inc. and the Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stat ions Upgrades
project being performed by Donohue and Associates, Inc.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 2, 2021.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 a.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that The Finance Committee met on January 5, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Singer, Yates,
Evans and Wilson in attendance. The minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda consisted of an update regarding the District’s Wastewater System Revenue Se ries
2020B bond issue by PFM and IPA, the District’s financial advisors. They reviewed the Bond transaction highlights
and structure and discussed the pricing, rates and the Financing Team involved in the transaction. In PFM’s opinion,
the bonds were appropriately priced, very competitive, and the terms were fair to the District.
Next, was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of December 31, 2020. Staff stated that the
portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Pol icy.
The last item on the agenda was an ordinance authorizing the staff to enter into a consultant contract with Stantec
Consulting Services Inc. This project will update the Inflow and Infiltration Cost Allocation Study Report to be utilized
for the 2023 Wastewater Rate Proposal. This project will also include technical support during the 2023 Rate
Commission proceedings. This will be Ordinance #15613 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesd ay, February 2, 2021. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Trustee Wilson reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
January 5, 2021 at approximately 8:36 a.m. Those present at the meeting included Chairperson Wilson and Trustee
Yates, as well as District Directors and staff, and participating via video web call were Trustees Evans, Fehr and
Singer.
Chairperson Wilson called roll, had no further comments, and by motion of all Trustees, approved the minutes of
the December 1, 2020 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
The first Agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a contract renewal for State Legislative
Consulting Services. This will authorize the District to enter into the first (1st) one-year renewal term with Kyna
Iman, LLC and is Resolution No. 3630 on tonight's Agenda.
The next Agenda item was a discussion by Sean Hadley regarding a contract renewal for Website Redevelopment.
This will authorize the District to enter into the second (2nd) one-year renewal term with Dovetail and is Resolution
No. 3628 on tonight's Agenda.
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The next Agenda item was a discussion by Sean Hadley regarding a contract renewal for Public Engagement
Services. This will authorize the District to enter into the second (2nd) one-year renewal term with StandPoint Public
Affairs and is Resolution No. 3629 on tonight's Agenda.
The last Agenda item was a presentation by Ginny Kienstra regarding MSD's Information Securit y Review. At the
request of the Trustees, Ginny and the IT Department reviewed MSD's security systems as it relates to the
technology infrastructure. Ginny provided a review of the Information Security Program Investments, MSD's
Security Rating and how it compares to its peers, and the development and implementation of a District -wide
Security Awareness Campaign. There is no Board action required at this time and additional updates will be
provided to the Trustees in coming months.
The meeting was then adjourned at approximately 9:10 a.m. by Trustee Wilson. The next meeting date is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
Comments by the Executive Director: None
Comments from the Public: - There were no public comments.
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The Secretary-Treasurer received a request to pull Proposed Ordinance No. 15576 for a separate
vote and asked if there were any board members who would like to pull any other items for a
separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing None, the Secretary-Treasurer asked for a vote
on the consent agenda and then called for a separate vote on Proposed Ordinance No. 15576.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15570 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec
Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract B (12509)
Making an appropriation of Three Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,700,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I
Reduction (2021) Contract B (12509) in the Cities of Bel-Ridge, Berkeley, Clayton, Florissant, Hazelwood, Ladue, Olivette,
University City, 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. 21943 with Insituform
Technologies USA, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15571 - Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media
Replacement (12566)
Making an appropriation of Fourteen Million Dollars ($14,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
wastewater treatment plant construction in Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media Replacement (12566) in the City of
St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21966 with Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. for wastewater treatment
plant construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15572 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –
Union Station Theater Parking (13575)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into an agreement with 401 S. 18th Street LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO
Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Union Station Theater Parking (13575) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15573 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –
Wilkinson School Apartment (13420)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with 7212 Arsenal LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction
Green Infrastructure – Wilkinson School Apartment (13420) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15574 - Dacey Branch Sanitary Relief (Bella Clare Dr to
Prior Dr) (12142)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to
be used for sanitary sewer construction in Dacey Branch Sanitary Relief (Bella Clare Dr to Prior Dr) (12142) 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. 21978 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for
sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15575 - Missouri River WWTF Tunnel Service Water
Piping Replacement (13223)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($325,000.00) from the Improvement Fund to
be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Missouri River WWTF Tunnel Service Water Piping Replacement
(13223) in the City of Maryland Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21962 with Corrigan Co. for wastewater
treatment plant construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15576 - Watkins Creek Pump Station (P-101)
Forcemain Replacement (Coal Bank Rd to Spring Garden Dr) (12922)
Making an appropriation of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
sanitary sewer construction in Watkins Creek Pump Station (P-101) Forcemain Replacement (Coal Bank Rd to Spring
Garden Dr) (12922) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21981 with Kolb Grading Inc. for
sanitary sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No 15576 be adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes – 1 abstention
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - abstain
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15577 - Woods Mill Sanitary Relief (I-64 to Brook Mill
Ln) (12296)
Making an appropriation of One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Woods Mill Sanitary Relief (I-64 to Brook Mill Ln)
(12296) in the City of Town and Country, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21979 with Pace Construction Company
for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15578 - New England Town Quarry Pump Station (P-
307) (SKME-544) Improvements (10716)
Making an appropriation of Three Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,350,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer con struction in New England Town Quarry Pump Station (P-307)
(SKME-544) Improvements (10716) 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.
21980 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15579 - Raford Ct. Storm Sewer Separation (11506)
Making an appropriation of One Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Raford Ct. Storm Sewer Separation (11506) in the City
of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21975 with Gershenson Construction Co. for storm
sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15580 - Coldwater Creek OMCI Reimbursements
Program (13488)
Appropriating Seven Hundred Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty -One Dollars ($705,381.00) from the Operations,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek for cost share for municipal stormwater
expenditures in Coldwater Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (13488) 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 intergovernmental agreements with municipalities where revenue is collected by the Coldwater Creek OMCI
in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15581 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program
(13487)
Appropriating One Million Five Hundred Thirty -Seven Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars ($1,537,287.00)
from the Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek for cost share for municipal
stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (13487) 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 intergovernmental agreements with municipalities where revenue is collected by the Deer Creek OMCI in
St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15582 - Seminary OMCI Reimbursements Program
(13491)
Appropriating Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars ($69,710.00) from the Operations, Maintenance,
Construction, Improvement Fund of Seminary Branch of River Des Peres for cost share for municipal stormwater
expenditures in Seminary OMCI Reimbursements Program (13491) 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 intergovernmental agreements with municipalities where revenue is collected by the Seminary Branch of
River Des Peres OMCI in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15583 - Sugar Creek OMCI Reimbursements
Program (13490)
Appropriating One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Five Dollars ($142,905.00) from the Operations,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Sugar Creek for cost share for municipal stormwater
expenditures in Sugar Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (13490) 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 intergovernmental agreements with municipalities where revenue is collected by the Sugar Creek
OMCI in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15584 - University City OMCI Reimbursements
Program (13489)
Appropriating Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($335,924.00) from the
Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of University City for cost share for municipal
stormwater expenditures in University City OMCI Reimbursements Program (13489) 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 intergovernmental agreements with municipalities where revenue is collected by the
University City OMCI in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15585 - Stormwater Quality Green Infrastructure
– Small Grant Rainscaping Program (13352)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the Stormwater
Regulatory Fund to be used for small grant administration agreement in Stormwater Quality Green Infrastructure
– Small Grant Rainscaping Program (13352) in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to amend an inter-agency agreement under Contract No. 21867 with Missouri Botanical Gardens for small grant
administration agreement.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15586 - Canterbury and Roland Sanitary Relief
(Nelson Dr to Roland Blvd) (12110)
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 Canterbury and Roland Sanitary Relief (Nelson Dr to Roland Blvd) (12110) in the Cities
of Northwoods and Pasadena Hills, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to
proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or
the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings
for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15587 - Sub-Trunk #2 Sanitary Relief (Birmingham
Ct to Cove Ln) (12221)
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 Sub-Trunk #2 Sanitary Relief (Birmingham Ct to Cove Ln) (12221) 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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15588 - Sub-Trunk #3 Sanitary Relief (Muriel Dr to
Jenner Ln) (11669)
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 Sub-Trunk #3 Sanitary Relief (Muriel Dr to Jenner Ln) (11669) 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, includi ng but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all
necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition
of said easements and temporary construction easements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15589 - Bissell Point WWTF Fine Screen, Concrete
and Gate Improvements (12548)
Appropriating Two Million Eight Hundred Forty -Four Thousand Dollars ($2,844,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of improvements in Bissell Point WWTF Fine Screen, Concrete and
Gate Improvements (12548) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21994 with
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for design of improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15590 - Caulks Creek Pump Station B (P-751)
Relocation (12114)
Appropriating One Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($195,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for design of pump station and appurtenances in Caulks Creek Pump Station B (P-751) Relocation
(12114) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secr etary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21995 with Thouvenot, Wade &
Moerchen, Inc. for design of pump station and appurtenances.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15591 - Coldwater Creek WWTF Repairs and
Improvements (2022) (12552)
Appropriating Nine Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Dollars ($943,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for design of improvements in Coldwater Creek WWTF Repairs and Improvements (2022) (12552) in
the City of Black Jack, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21996 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for design
of improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15592 - Eltora Wet Weather Storage Facility
(11737)
Appropriating Five Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Dollars ($576,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for design in Eltora Wet Weather Storage Facility (11737) in the City of Pagedale, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to enter into Contract No. 21997 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for design.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15593 - Gaslight Square Sewer Improvements
Phase II (13516)
Appropriating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for planning services in Gaslight Square Sewer Improvements Phase II (13516) in the City of St. Louis,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21998 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for planning services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15594 - Lemay WWTF Repairs and Improvements
(2023) (13153)
Appropriating Nine Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($910,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for design of improvements in Lemay WWTF Repairs and Improvements (2023) (13153) 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. 21999 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for design
of improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15595 - Pump Station Repair and Improvement
Design (Contract C) (12699)
Appropriating Eight Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($810,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for design in Pump Station Repair and Improvement Design (Contract C) (12699) in the Cities of
Chesterfield, Des Peres, Sunset Hills, Wildwood, 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. 22000 with Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc. for design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15596 - Radar Rainfall Data (2020) (12006)
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the General
Fund to be used for rainfall data gathering and analysis in Radar Rainfall Data (2020) (12006) District-wide; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21868 with Vieux and Associates, Inc . for the aforesaid rainfall
data gathering and analysis.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15597 - Amendment No. 1 Oakley Lease
Authorizing the Executive Director on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Lease Assignment to Oakley St. Louis LLC, for certain real property of the District, as identified in
said Amendment and known and numbered as #1 Angelica Street, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15598 - Medical Services for District Staff
Awarding a contract to BJC Corporate Health Services to provide medical services for District staff including
workers compensation medical services, drug testing, pre-employment evaluations and other medical services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15600 - Banking and Safekeeping Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to enter into a contract with US Bank N.A. for banking and safekeeping services for the District.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15601 – SRF 2021A Bonds
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $63,101,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN
PROGRAM) SERIES 2021A OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF IMPROVING, RENOVATING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND EQUIPPING THE DISTRICT’S
WASTEWATER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE
AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DISTRICT TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT; AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15602 – SRF 2021B Bonds
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,201,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN
PROGRAM) SERIES 2021B OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF IMPROVING, RENOVATING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND EQUIPPING THE DISTRICT’S
WASTEWATER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE
AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DISTRICT TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT; AND
PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance Nos.
15570 – 15575 and 15577 – 15598 and 15600 -15602 be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
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RESOLUTIONS
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15604, Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Million Six
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater
treatment plant construction in Bissell Point WWTF Main Substation Switchgear and MCC Replacement
(12494) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15604 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21847
consists of the construction of the new main switchgear, new connections to Ameren transformers, replacement
of motor control centers (MCC), transformers, duct banks and conductors in the Primary Control Building and
Tunnels, Grit Buildings, Gate Building and Comminutor Building. The purpose of this project is to provide for the
replacement of the existing switchgear and enclosure, and electrical components to minimize power service
interruptions and to improve plant reliability. This proj ect is scheduled to be completed in 570 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance Nos.15604 be Introduction.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15605, Making a supplemental appropriation of Twenty-Six Million
Dollars ($26,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary storage tunnel in
Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15605 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20489 consists
of the construction of a 17,800-foot long tunnel lined with a 7-foot diameter fiberglass pressure pipe and
containing instrumentation conduits; an 88-foot diameter launch shaft and a 28-foot diameter recovery shaft;
several intake structures; and site work including construction of a major controlled fill. The purpose of this project
is to construct 17,000 feet of 7-foot diameter deep tunnel, eliminating the Martigney (P-306) and Jefferson
Barracks (P-305) Pump Stations. This project is scheduled to be completed in July 2023.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance Nos.15605 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Edited 2/4/21 Pg. 10
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15606, Making an appropriation of Four Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station
improvements in Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112 and P-113) Upgrades (12489) in the City of St.
Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21989 with Tarlton Corporation for pump station
improvements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15606 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21989
consists of the replacement of pumps, valves, and associated electrical components to maintain the existing
level of service for each pump station. The purpose of this project is to upgrade and rehabilitate two aging pump
stations to extend their useful life. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15606 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15607, Making an appropriation of Five Hundred Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($560,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Larkwood –
Jaywood – Sparrowwood Bank Stabilization (CRE-07) (11432) 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. 21976 with Two Alpha Contracting LLC for channel stabilization.
Proposed Ord. No. 15607 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21976
consists of the construction of approximately 475 lineal feet of modular block wall and natural channel
stabilization. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard erosion along Larkwo od Drive and Jaywood Drive
in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 225 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15607 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15608, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Harlem Baden Relief Phase
IV (Hebert) – Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation (11800) in the Cities of St. Louis and Wellston, and the Village of
Hillsdale, Missouri; 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. 20498 with GS & P/MO,
Inc. for design.
Proposed Ord. No. 15608 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 2 to Contract #20498 with GS & P/MO, Inc. to provide design services for the Harlem Baden
Relief Phase IV (Hebert) – Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation (11800) project. Harlem Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert)
– Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation (11800) is a lump sum cost project for the design of the rehabilitation of
approximately 7,000 feet of the 8-foot and 12-foot horseshoe trunk sewers requiring approximately 109,900
square feet of shotcrete liner, 1,240 feet of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, and 6,400 square feet of spot
repairs. The purpose of this project is to eliminate building backups and flooding due to overcharged combined
sewers. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $4,000,000. Construction is currently underway with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15608 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15609, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of pump station
improvements in Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112 and P-113) Upgrades (Design Supplemental)
(12489) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21841 with
Donohue & Associates, Inc. for design of pump station improvements.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15609 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #21841 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for post -design services for the Louisa
and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112 and P-113) Upgrades (12489) project. Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations
(P-112 and P-113) Upgrades (12489) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction
documents to modify and rehab the existing pump stations including pumps, valves , piping, electrical equipment,
controls and PLC, flow meters, plumbing, ventilation, mechanical systems, man elevators, corrosion repairs,
structural improvements, site repairs and improvements, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
extend the useful service life of the existing pump station and provide a safer work environment for staff. The
construction cost estimate for this project is $5,100,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15609 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15610, Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for planning, design, and engineering during construction phase
services in Scada System Upgrade (13467) in various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract
No. 22010 with EMA, Inc. for planning, design, and engineering during construction phase services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15610 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22010 for one year with one option year with EMA, Inc. The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
System Upgrade (13467) project has been identified in order design modifications to existing WWTF and Pump Station
SCADA systems and to implement a SCADA system for portions of the collection system. The project is intended to provide
real-time visibility and control for the operation of selected facilities and processes.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15610 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15611, Appropriating One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars
($170,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of University City, One
Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement
Fund of Maline Creek, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($955,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek, and One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek to be
used for design in OMCI Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design (2021) (13193) in the Cities of
Brentwood, Frontenac, Glendale, Ladue, Olivette, 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. 22011 with HR Green, Inc. for design.
Proposed Ord. No. 15611 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22011 with HR Green, Inc. to provide design services for all projects included in the OMCI Stormwater
Infrastructure Improvement Design (2021) (13193) project. This project consists of the design and preparation
of construction documents for multiple stormwater infrastructure improvement projects. This design contract
consists of nine (9) potential stormwater infrastructure improvement projects. The construction cost estimate
for these projects in FY2023 is $3,700,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15611 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15612, Appropriating One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars
($175,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of University City, Three
Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($385,000.00) fro m the Operation, Maintenance, Construction,
Improvement Fund of Deer Creek, and One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek to be used for design in OMCI Stormwater
Streambank Stabilization Design (2021) (13189) in the Cities of Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Overland, and St. Ann,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22012 with Intuition & Logic Engineering, Inc. for design.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15612 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22012 with Intuition & Logic Engineering, Inc. to provide design services for all projects included in
the OMCI Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design (2021) (13189) project. This project consists of the
design and preparation of construction documents for multiple stormwater streambank stabil ization projects.
This design contract consists of four (4) potential stormwater streambank stabilization projects. The construction
cost estimate for these projects in FY2023 is $1,479,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15612 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15613, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a Contract with Stantec Consulting Services
Inc. for professional services – Rate Commission support in Infiltration & Inflow Cost Allocation Services (13422)
throughout The Metropolitan Sewer District Service Area.
Proposed Ord. No. 15613 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. This project will update the Inflow and Infiltration Cost
Allocation Study Report to be utilized for the FY2023 Wastewater Rate Proposal. This project will also include
technical support during the FY2023 Wastewater Rate Commission Proceedings. The contract is for an amount
of $300,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15613 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No 3624 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Sheila K. Buadu
for her 12 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from February 11, 2008 to her
retirement effective January 1, 2021
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution # 3624
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3625 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Roy S. Dreiling
for his 36 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 10, 1984 to his
retirement effective January 1, 2021
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution # 3625
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3626 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Stephen R.
Oster for his 31 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 24, 1989 to
his retirement effective January 1, 2021
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution No. 3626
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3627 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Michael L.
Wagner for his 35 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from November 12,
1985 to his retirement effective January 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3627
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3628 - Website Redevelopment
The adoption of Resolution No. 3628 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15096, adopted January 10, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Dovetail, whereby
Dovetail would provide professional assessment, planning, design, and implementation services for a revision
of the MSD public website.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution No. 3628
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3629 – Public Engagement Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3629 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15112, adopted January 10, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with StandPoint,
whereby StandPoint would provide public outreach, engagement, and communication services for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3629
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3630 - State Legislative Lobbying Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3630 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15326, adopted December 12, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary -
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Kyna Iman, LLC,
whereby Kyna Iman, LLC would provide lobbying services with the Missouri legislature for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3630
Motion passed – 5 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; R. Wilson – aye; J. Singer – aye; M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr - aye
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:21 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Evans.
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Secretary-Treasurer