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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1555th Board Journal 11-13-2014 JOURNAL OF THE (1555th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT November 13, 2014 – 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 (excused) 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; Tom Ratzki, Black & Veatch; Ronny Griffin, Laboreres; Lisa Harrison, Lion CSG; Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; Sean Devoy, URS; Terry Briggs, SITE; George Philips, Philips & Associates; Kevin Nelson, Black & Veatch; Clarence Bourne, Loop Capital; John Kahrhoff, IBEW; Jim Coll, Jacobs; Bruce Woods, KAI; Pete Merten, HR Green; Nicole Young; Lion CSG; Rob Kuenzel, Losli Engineering; Michael Grace, MSD; Sean Hadley; MSD; Crystal Howard, MSD; Shonnah Paredes, MSD; Todd Loretta, MSD; Marie Collins; MSD; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of Human Resources; 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. - - - - Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Faul, that the Board go into closed session to discuss personnel actions under §610.021(3), RSMo 1988 SUPP. Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye M. Yates aye During closed session the Board discussed personnel actions under §610.021(3), RSMO 1988 SUPP. Ms. Patton arrived during closed session. - - - - Upon motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Bonner, the Journal of the October 9, 2014 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote. - - - - The Chair had no comments. - - - - Mr. Faul reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met on October 23, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. In attendance were Trustees Berry, Bonner, and Mandel. The first agenda item was a discussion by Ms. Mohn regarding a Data Center Infrastructure Initiative for the District. As a result of a recent audit, several deficiencies were found in the District's current Data Center Infrastructure. Ms. Mohn shared a PowerPoint presentation outlining potential options and items for consideration in order to correct deficiencies. Next step is to engage in discussion with REJIS, a local provider of various IT services to other governmental/public agencies, including St. Louis County and Metro. A business case will be developed to support any future recommendations and would be shared at a later date. There is no Board action required at this time. The next two items on the agenda were a discussion by Ms. Myers regarding Federal and State Legislative Lobbying Priorities for 2015. Ms. Myers discussed the priorities for 2015 and the process by which these priorities are initiated or monitored. There is no Board action required at this time. Mr. Hoelscher proposed to add Friday, December 26th to the District's 2014 Holiday calendar as an additional holiday. This request will be made to the full Board at tonight's meeting. The open session meeting was adjourned at 8:56 a.m.; the Chair motioned to go into Closed Session and was seconded by the other Trustees present. The Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. - - - - Ms. Bonner reported that the Program Management Committee met on November 4, 2014 at 7:32 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Mandel, Faul, and Berry. The minutes of the September 30, 2014 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Item 31 – Breezeridge and Fawnridge Storm Sewer – Staff provided details for this stormwater project to relieve yard flooding near homes in Des Peres. Staff addressed questions from the Committee regarding several homeowners that opted out of the project and discussed prevailing wage requirements for trucking firms. Items 33 through 35 – General Services Agreements for Geotechnical Services – Staff provided appropriation and project details for three Engineering contracts on tonight’s agenda. The contracts provide for geotechnical services in support of the District’s capital and consent decree program. Staff discussed the 25% to 30% MWBE participation being provided by these consultants, absent a prescribed goal for professional services. The Committee verified that all contracts will be monitored for MWBE participation regardless of a goal. Items 37 through 40 – General Services Agreements for Appraisal Services – Staff provided specifics and answered questions from the Committee for the four property appraisal contracts on tonight’s agenda. Staff advised the Committee, that with their permission, Board Introduction for items 33 through 35 and items 37 through 40 would be read as blocks respectively at the upcoming Board meeting. The Committee concurred. Items 46 – Emergency Repair Caulks Creek Force Main – Staff provided details of the emergency response and answered Committee questions. Staff provided details on an upcoming capital project that will replace this problematic force main. Staff advised that this item will be on the agenda for both Introduction and Adoption. Staff gave a brief presentation on the District’s water quality sampling efforts on local streams impacted by sanitary sewer overflows. This discussion was a follow-up to recent adoption of MSD’s annual Water Quality Sampling contract. Monitoring results were presented and staff addressed questions regarding sampling locations, sampling results and regulatory water quality standards. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 a.m. - - - - Ms. Patton reported that the Audit Committee met on November 10, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. In attendance were Trustees Faul and Mandel. The Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The Chairman had no comments. Mr. Jeff Winter of RubinBrown provided the Report to Governance to the Committee. He summarized the performance and results of the District’s enterprise financial statements audit for the year ended June 30, 2014. He described the auditor’s responsibilities and management’s role in the process and noted that an unmodified opinion was issued. The audit was performed according to the planned scope and schedule previously communicated. No difficulties were encountered in working with management when performing the engagement, and no material misstatements were noted during the audit process. Ms. Renita Duncan of RubinBrown discussed opportunities for improvement that were noted during the performance of the engagement. She recommended that management review the various restricted cash funds prior to the year-end in an effort to identify excess cash amounts that should be re-classified to unrestricted funds prior to the conclusion of the fiscal year. Ms. Duncan also explained that the implementation of the prior year recommendation regarding property tax receivable amounts is an ongoing process. Progress has been made and management continues to make efforts to refine and improve this process. Questions were addressed by RubinBrown as they were received from the committee. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 am. - - - - Mr. Faul reported that the Finance Committee met on November 10, 2014 with Trustees Mandel and Faul present. The minutes from the October 7, 2014 meeting were approved. The authorization for Staff to enter into contracts for the District’s various insurance coverages are on tonight’s agenda as the following Items: Item 42: An ordinance to enter into a contract with Starr Indemnity & Liability Company to provide additional liability coverage with a policy limit above $2,000,000. Item 43: An ordinance to enter into a contract with Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) to provide combined liability insurance coverage for the District with a policy limit up to $2,000,000. Item 44: An ordinance to renew the District’s employee medical insurance with Cigna Healthcare. Item 45: An ordinance to enter into a contract with Cigna Healthcare to provide District employee dental insurance. Item 47: A resolution to renew the District’s current agreement with BJC to provide an Employee Assistance Program. Item 48: A resolution to renew the administration of the District’s employee flexible benefit plan with BeneFlex HR Resources, Inc. Item 49: A resolution to renew the District’s employee life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance with the MetLife Insurance Company. Item 50: A resolution to renew the District’s employee long term disability insurance with Liberty Mutual. Portfolio Update. Tim Snoke reported on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of October 2014. The portfolio is in compliance with the District’s investment policy. Pension Update. Mr. Richard Marra from Pavilion, the District's pension investment advisor, provided a status of MSD's pension portfolio as of September 2014. During the third quarter, the Plan declined 1.9% but outperformed the Policy Benchmark return of -2.3%. On a one-year basis, the Plan returned 7.4% outpacing the Policy benchmark by 50 basis points. Pavilion recommended Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC as an investment manager for hedge funds. Per the committee’s request, Staff will provide the full Board with the manager search materials before requesting action on the recommendation. Other Committee Business: The quarterly September 2014 Adjustment Review Committee report was accepted into the record as required by ordinance. Theresa Bellville reported on the current financial condition of the District indicating it continues to be financially stable and current projections indicate the District will be under budget for Fiscal Year 2015. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m. - - - - The Executive Director reported that I have five items for this evening. First, I refer the Board of Trustees to item number 26 under unfinished business in tonight’s agenda. When read for introduction at the last Board meeting, the Board was informed that this agreement was for a Green Infrastructure Project with the Flance Early Childhood Education Center. While this is where the project is located, the agreement is actually with the St. Louis Housing Authority as was shown in the project write-up. The agenda item under Old Business is to amend and adopt this proposed ordinance to show that the agreement is with the St. Louis Housing Authority. Second, item number 46 on tonight’s agenda is for the introduction and adoption of an ordinance authorizing a contract and an appropriation for Emergency Repair Number 49 on the Caulk’s Creek Force Main. This emergency was identified on October 20. I notified the Board of the situation on October 21 and declared an emergency the same day. The details of this project as well as District initiatives to complete the replacement of this force main were reviewed at the Program Management Committee meeting as reported earlier. The third item is a request by staff that the Board consider designating Friday December 26 as a District Holiday. This topic has been considered by past Boards whenever the day after the Christmas Day holiday falls on a Friday. As I discussed in the Stakeholder’s Committee meeting and based on the performance of staff this year, I am recommending at this time that the Board consider by voice vote designating the day after Christmas as a holiday. Next, I would ask that the Director of Operations Jonathon Sprague make the quarterly Regulatory Update. Mr. Sprague presented the Quarterly Regulatory Compliance Report. MSD has seven treatment plants that perform over 1000 compliance measurements each quarter. He stated that during the 3rd Quarter of 2014 there was one violation at the Grand Glaize Treatment Plant. As a result, overall compliance was at 99.99%. The goal is 100% compliant. The goal for emergency response to customer complaints within four hours is 90% and this quarter the response time was 85% due to a 25-year rain event September 9 and 10. There were 47 maintenance related building backups due to grease, root, blockages, or collapsing of mains. This is the 2nd lowest total on record, a good sign that maintenance procedures are providing strong results. He also stated the dry weather maintenance related overflows numbered 52 during this three month period due to forced main overflows, but still below historic averages. There were 110 capacity related backups due to the 25-year rain event this quarter, with 18 inches of rain for the quarter. In the past, this number would have been much higher but the sewer lining program and new tanks have made a positive impact. The number of constructed overflows, which are being removed in accordance with the Consent Decree, is at 143. That’s a reduction of 3 overflows. Of the 143 constructed overflows, 62 overflows activated through the three month period due to rain events. MSD’s goal for maintenance related backups is no more than 1 per1000 homes (99.9% with no backups). For the quarter, backups were only at .44 per 1000 homes. There used to be a goal of 4 or less maintenance related overflows per 100 miles of pipe. That goal has been lowered to a more challenging 2.5 per 100 miles since we’ve been consistently meeting or beating the original goal. The Board expressed its appreciation for all the work that operations does. Finally, Ms. Edwards will make a presentation after Comments from the Public on staff’s recommendation to fill the currently vacant Civil service position. Staff will request that the Board of Trustees consider staff’s recommendation that Tara Buckner be appointed to the vacant Civil Service position. Motion made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Mr. Yates, affirming December 26, 2014 a District Holiday be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: V. Patton aye M. Yates aye A. Mandel aye J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye - - - - Mr. John Kahrhoff, representative of IBEW Local 1, addressed the Board and stated he was here to talk about minority participation levels on MSD projects. He explained the apprentice program with a 96% graduation rate. He stated that the minority participation is now at a 30% level. Mr. Kahrhoff said that IBEW could provide boots on the ground for all projects regardless of the contractors MWBE status with the state of Missouri. He expressed his concern that percentage of minority goals for contractors do not always translate to minorities being on the job site turning the wrenches. He expresses concern that a 51% minority contactor could win a bid but have no minorities on the job. He would like MSD to consider demanding a boots on the ground participation level. He also presented the Board a list of minority contractors that are AFL-CIO. He reiterated that there are businesses registered with the state as minority owned businesses that do not employ minorities. - - - - Mr. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board and stated that today’s agenda provides a big payday for consulting firms with its $8 million in no bid contracts. He stated the contracts are being rubber stamped by Board members who do not know or care what they are approving. He said the contracts have been questioned more than once from outside auditors. He hopes that the new County Executive will appoint new Trustees that care about the area. - - - - Ms. Vicki Edwards addressed the Board and presented the reappointment of Ms. Tara Buckner on the Civil Service Commission. Ms. Buckner served out the unexpired term of Ms. Mavis Thompson when she was appointed Collector for City of St. Louis. Ms. Edwards explained that there were 14 resumes and a committee of Jonathon Sprague, Susan Myers, Darrell Lewis and herself who reviewed them. She stated that there were two that met the criteria. Ms. Buckner was one of them. Ms. Taylor Edwards stated the three cases Ms. Buckner was involved in, that she had done a very good job. She also mentioned that a new advertisement has been placed as one of the other commissioners had asked not to be reappointed. Ms. Edwards asked for consideration of Ms. Buckner’s re-appointment. The Chair called for a vote on the re-appointment of Ms. Tara Buckner to serve on the Civil Service Commission. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Faul. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion passed. - - - - CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13980 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BRIDGE OF HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH FOR COST SHARING FOR CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - BRIDGE OF HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH (12573). ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13982 APPROPRIATING $435,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT DELCREST SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-565) I/I REDUCTION (11735), IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20193 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13983 APPROPRIATING $5,000,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY AND COMBINED SEWERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (REHABILITATION) (FY2015) CONTRACT A (11708), IN 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. 20181 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY AND COMBINED SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13984 APPROPRIATING $1,350,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT LANG ROYCE LATERAL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-320) (11715), IN THE CITIES OF FERGUSON AND DELLWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20184 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13985 APPROPRIATING $195,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT ST. MARIE SANITARY RELIEF I/I REDUCTION (11666), IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20192 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13986 APPROPRIATING $1,100,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN WISMER - HUNTINGTON SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-592) (11108) 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. 20191 WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13987 APPROPRIATING $360,000.00 FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF WATKINS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT - WATKINS CREEK OMCI (12452) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WATKINS CREEK WATERSHED. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13988 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,800,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - LOWER AND MIDDLE RDP TUNNEL FACILITIES (11152) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 11024 WITH SHANNON & WILSON INC., FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13989 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - LOWER MERAMEC AND DEER CREEK TUNNELS (11826) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 20099 WITH BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13990 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $3,750,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND AND $250,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES - TANK/TREATMENT/PUMP STATION FACILITIES (11151) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 20100 WITH KENNEDY ASSOCIATES/ARCHITECTS, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13991 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $222,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECTS (PHASE I) (11701) 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. 20205 WITH HR GREEN, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13992 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 WEBSTER ACRES SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT – 11086 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 ORD. NO. 13993 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMITECH SOLUTIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13994 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH EVANS & DIXON, LLC, WHEREBY EVANS & DIXON, LLC WILL PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES ON MATTERS INVOLVING THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, THE MISSOURI CLEAN WATER ACT, AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13995 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SHOOK, HARDY & BACON LLP, WHEREBY SHOOK, HARDY & BACON LLP WILL PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES ON MATTERS INVOLVING THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, THE MISSOURI CLEAN WATER ACT, AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13996 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AQUALAW, PLC, WHEREBY AQUALAW, PLC WILL PROVIDE LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES ON MATTERS INVOLVING THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, THE MISSOURI CLEAN WATER ACT, AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the Consent Agenda be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yats aye - - - - UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13981 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR COST SHARING FOR CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - FLANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER (12580). Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 13981 be amended. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13981 Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 13981 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13981 adopted. Resolutions None - - - - NEW BUSINESS Ordinances INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13998 APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR COLDWATER SANITARY RELIEF SECTION B, C & D WET WEATHER STORAGE FACILITY TANK C (11726), IN THE CITY OF HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A AMEREN- MISSOURI COMPANY AND VERIZON FOR THE RELOCATION OF UTILITIES. Proposed Ord. No. 13998 was presented and read. The work to be performed consists of extending the existing 6-inch water main approximately 800 feet along Pershall Road and relocating and raising the electric line at the proposed entrance, including a Verizon fiber optics line. This is necessary to avoid delays for the future construction of the proposed entrance off Pershall Road for construction access to the Coldwater Wet Weather Storage Facility Tank C project site. This work will be completed under agreements with Missouri American Water Company, Union Electric Company, dba Ameren-Missouri Company, and Verizon prior to the tank construction. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13998 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13999 APPROPRIATING $4,000,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LEMAY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2015) CONTRACT B (11927), IN VARIOUS SITES IN THE CITIES OF SUNSET HILLS, CRESTWOOD, LAKESHIRE, WEBSTER GROVES 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. 20182 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 13999 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20182 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 58,050 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 30-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 620 manholes, and 1,295 service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Lemay watershed. This project will provide for the future elimination of six (6) constructed SSOs (BP-507, BP-409, BP-404, BP-515, BP-624 & BP-617) after additional project construction and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 500 days. Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner that proposed Ord. No. 13999 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14000 APPROPRIATING $1,900,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN PROVIDENCE PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (11933), IN VARIOUS SITES IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20187 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14000 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20187 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 26,398 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 48-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 125 manholes, and 411 service connection repairs. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. There are no constructed SSOs to be removed/eliminated with this project. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Bonner that proposed Ord. No. 14000 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14001, APPROPRIATING $55,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR UPPER COLDWATER SECTION D I/I REDUCTION (11681), IN THE CITIES OF EDMUNDSON, WOODSON TERRACE AND BERKELEY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20206 WITH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 14001 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20206 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 30 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Coldwater Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14001 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14002 APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN BREEZERIDGE AND FAWNRIDGE STORM SEWER (11170), IN THE CITY OF DES PERES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20210 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 14002 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20210 consists of the construction of approximately 459 lineal feet of 15-inch diameter pipe sewer and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14002 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14003 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GLENDALE SECTION D SANITARY RELIEF PHASE III (SKME-624) I/I REDUCTION (10458) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, ROCK HILL AND WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 10532 WITH CIVIL DESIGN, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14003 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 8 under Contract #10532 with Civil Design, Inc. for the design and preparation of construction documents for approximately 2,305 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in diameter and removal of private inflow sources at 433 properties. This amendment provides for the design of the Glendale Section D Sanitary Relief Phase V (SKME-624) I/I Reduction (12177) project. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-496) after post construction monitoring. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $3,365,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2017. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 14003 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14004 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT A (11753) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20221 WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT A (11753) FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ROCK AND SOIL ANALYSIS, TESTING, RECOMMENDATION AND EVALUATION OF FOUNDATIONS, SLOPES AND BEDDING AND OTHER GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14004 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20221, for one year with one option year, with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract is for a total maximum amount of $50,000. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14004 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14005 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B (11754) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20222 WITH SHANNON & WILSON INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B (11754) FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ROCK AND SOIL ANALYSIS, TESTING, RECOMMENDATION AND EVALUATION OF FOUNDATIONS, SLOPES AND BEDDING AND OTHER GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14005 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20222, for one year with one option year, with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract is for a total maximum amount of $50,000. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14005 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14006 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C (12064) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20223 WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C (12064) FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ROCK AND SOIL ANALYSIS, TESTING, RECOMMENDATION AND EVALUATION OF FOUNDATIONS, SLOPES AND BEDDING AND OTHER GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14006 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20223, for one year with one option year, with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract is for a total a maximum amount of $50,000. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14006 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14007 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $300,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SEWER & PROCESS DESIGN (FY2014) (11759) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER IN TO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20086 WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14007 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20086 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the design of various projects in the CIP and Operations’ budgets. This project consists of various sewer, wastewater treatment plant, and building designs. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. was previously chosen through the regular consultant review and selection process. This is the first renewal of a one-year renewal provided for in the original contract. This contract amendment for $300,000 brings the total maximum contract amount to $600,000. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2016. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14007 be introducted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14008 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT A (11758) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20217 WITH PRZADA APPRAISAL SERVICES, LLC FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT A (11758) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14008 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20217 with Przada Appraisal Services LLC for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $65,000. This will be the first year with two option year renewal provided for in the original contract. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14008 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14009 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B (12379) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20218 WITH SUTTON REALTY COMPANY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B (12379) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14009 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20218 with Sutton Realty Company for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $65,000. This will be the first year with two option year renewal provided for in the original contract. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14009 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14010 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C (12380) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20219 WITH MUELLER & NEFF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS & CONSULTANTS FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C (12380) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14010 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20219 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $65,000. This will be the first year with two option year renewal provided for in the original contract. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14010 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14011 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT D (12381) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20220 WITH REAL ESTATE ANALYSTS LIMITED FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT D (12381) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14011 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20220 with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $65,000. This will be the first year with two option year renewal provided for in the original contract. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 14011 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14012 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 INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR #087P CAULKS CREEK A (P-750) PHASE VI (10656) 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. 14012 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 Cities of Chesterfield and Maryland Heights, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 11,400 lineal feet of 30-inch diameter force main. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 14012 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14013 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS UMBRELLA LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2015 TO JANUARY 1, 2016. Proposed Ord. No. 14013 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and defense costs. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Starr Indemnity & Liability Company from January 1, 2015 to January 1, 2016. Motion by Ms. Bonner seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14013 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14014 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MISSOURI PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (MOPERM) (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015. Proposed Ord. No. 14014 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims, errors & omissions, employment claims and defense costs. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with MOPERM from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The policy provides $2,000,000 of coverage above a $100,000 deductible. MOPERM is issued on a calendar year basis and will be renewed for one year on 1/1/2015 at an estimated annual premium of $261,526. MOPERM will not have a final premium until December 1. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 14014 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14015 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CIGNA FOR MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS FOR THE DISTRICT'S EMPLOYEES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. Proposed Ord. No. 14015 was presented and read. During the renewal process for the new plan year commencing February 1, 2015 the Executive Committee reviewed information received by Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. from the incumbent, CIGNA Insurance Company. Based on the information that was received, the recommendation of Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. and the advantages of various options, the Committee elected to enter into a new contract with CIGNA to provide medical coverage for the District’s employees. Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14015 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14016 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CIGNA FOR DENTAL PLAN BENEFITS FOR THE DISTRICT'S EMPLOYEES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. Proposed Ord. No. 14016 was presented and read. During the renewal process for the new plan year commencing February 1, 2015 the Executive Committee reviewed information received by Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. from the incumbent, CIGNA Insurance Company. Based on the information that was received, the recommendation of Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc., the Committee elected to enter into a new contract with CIGNA to provide medical coverage for the District’s employees. Motion by Mr.Yates seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14016 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14017 APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE WASTEWATER EMERGENCY FUND FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS IN EMERGENCY REPAIR #049 (CAULKS FM 2000 FEET W OF HOWARD BEND STATION RD) (12621) 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. 20226 WITH GROSS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID EMERGENCY REPAIRS. Proposed Ord. No. 14017 was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract #20226 consists of the removal, installation of approximately 150 feet of 24-inch HDPE pipe, and restoration work to the existing property as necessary. District staff declared this project an emergency on October 21, 2014. The contractor, Gross Mechanical Contractors, Inc. has been selected per MSD Emergency Declaration Policy. The repair has started and is expected to be complete before October 28, 2014. Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14017 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14017. Motion made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Patton that proposed Ord. No. 14017 be adopted. Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner abstain J. Faul aye V. Patton aye M. Yates aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 14017 adopted. Resolutions ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3175 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13538, ADOPTED DECEMBER 13, 2012, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BJC EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREBY BJC EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WOULD PROVIDE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) SERVICES FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. Resolution No. 3175 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that Resolution No. 3175 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye M. Yates aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3176 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13559, ADOPTED DECEMBER 13, 2012, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BENEFLEX HR RESOURCES INC. TO ADMINISTER THE DISTRICT’S FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN AND PRESCRIPTIVE EYEWEAR PLAN. Resolution No. 3176 was presented and read. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner that Resolution No. 3175 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye M. Yates aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3177 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13178 ADOPTED DECEMBER 9, 2010, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH METLIFE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR THE DISTRICT’S EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE. Resolution No. 3177 was presented and read. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Faul that Resolution No. 3175 be adopted. Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: J. Faul aye M. Yates aye R. Bonner abstain A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3178 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13343, ADOPTED DECEMBER 8, 2011, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LIBERTY MUTUAL FOR THE LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE DISTRICT’S EMPLOYEES. Resolution No. 3178 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Bonner that Resolution No. 3178 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye M. Yates aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3173 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO ALBERT IRVING FOR HIS 34 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM JANUARY 3, 1980, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3173 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that Resolution No. 3173 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye M. Yates aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3174 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO GERALD ARMSTEAD FOR HIS 22 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 1992, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3174 was presented and read. Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Patton that Resolution No. 3174 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye M. Yates aye R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye The Chair declared Resolution Nos. 3173, 3174, 3175, 3176, 3177 and 3178 adopted. - - - - Upon motion made Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer