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JOURNAL OF THE (1569th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
October 8, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date.
Present at the meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
J.P. Faul, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
R.T. Berry S.M. Myers, General Counsel
A.K. Mandel M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
R.L. Bonner T.A. Bellville, Asst Director of Finance
V. E. Patton R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were:
Trustee Yates opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call.
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Motion made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Berry, that the Board go into closed
session to discuss personnel actions under §610.021(3), RSMo 1988 Supp.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Barbara Mohn MSD Terry Briggs SITE
John Strahlman MSD Tom Sullivan
Sean Hadley MSD Don Willey Liuna 110
Maria Collins MSD Doug Hickey HDR
Michael Grace MSD Zaki Baruti UAPO
Lance LeComb MSD Steve Lewis AGC
Vicki Taylor-Edwards MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110
Betsy Schubert MSD Makal Ali AABCA
Todd Loretta MSD Claude Brown
Shonnah Paredes MSD Jeff King RJN
Bret Berthold MSD Jim Coll Jacobs
Mary Gonzales MSD Jim Sahaida MCU
Todd Aschbacher MSD Jo Thiele IDCS
Lisa Treat MSD John Welch MSD
Marnita Spight MSD Jacqueline Weddington MSD
Dave Bunch Black & Veatch Carole Willis MSD
Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Engineering Anthony Thomspon KWAME
Adolphus Pruitt NAACP Carmen Guynn KWAME
Rich Wilburn AECOM Lew Moye CBTU
John Choinka HR Green Mark Kowitz Burns & McDonnell
Susan Sneed MCU Rebecca Losli Burns & McDonnell
Gerry Ryan IDCS Tim Kratz SEIU Local 1
J.P. Mayors Office Michael Murphy SEIU Local 1
Paula Hart Hart Engineering
Michael Augustine CDG Engineers
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Upon motion made by Trustee Yates, that the Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at
5:00 p.m. and asked for the approval of Journal from proceeding meeting.
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Motion was made by Ms. Bonner and seconded by Mr. Berry to approve the September 10,
2015 and September 29, 2015 Journals. The Journals were approved by unanimous voice
vote.
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The Board Chair, Trustee Yates shared his comments:
I would like to briefly comment on some of the accusations made against the MSD Board of
Trustees at the September 10, 2015 Board Meeting.
I have asked the Executive Director to review the situation described at the last meeting and
provide a factual review of the circumstances leading up to that accusation. The Public will find
that the Board of Trustees are not guilty of the accusations made against them at the last Board
meeting.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone about the rules for the public comment period. We ask
that members of the public who wish to make comments please keep their remarks to 5
minutes.
Also, if a group has come to speak on the same topic, we ask that they select a spokesman for
the group. If a member of the public has questions for MSD, we asked that they be presented in
writing so that MSD can research and respond.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Trustee Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on September 29, 2015 at
8:04 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Faul, Bonner, Mandel, Yates, Berry, and
Patton.
The minutes of the September 1, 2015 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed
discussion regarding the following items:
Items 29 – Baumgartner and Black Forest Sanitary Relief – There were comments from the
Committee regarding the lack of bids received on the private inflow removal projects. Generally,
only two or three bids per project are being received. Staff indicated that it would be providing
some statistics later in the meeting regarding this issue.
Item 30 – Black Creek Sanitary Relief – The Committee questioned if Fred M. Luth and Sons
had been meeting the 17% African American MBE goal at the completion of their projects. Staff
indicated that this contractor has been successfully meeting their committed goals.
Item 35 – Firethorne Drive Storm Improvements – The Committee asked if staff was familiar
with Crusade Construction, a minority firm being proposed for this project. Staff indicated that
this was a relatively new firm certified by the City of St. Louis.
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As a part of Other Business, staff gave a brief presentation on the District’s review of current bid
prices being on the rise, and the annual practice of reviewing and adjusting District construction
and budget estimates. Staff indicated that even with the rising bid prices the overall CIRP
remains approximately $7 million under budget for fiscal year 2016. The Committee asked staff
to report back the overall “per project” percentage increase the District would anticipate from
this annual review. Staff also provided statistical data on Private Inflow projects for which the
District had been seeing limited bidder interest. Staff discussed project specifics, size, costs,
total numbers of bidders, bidders per projects, and bid trends. Staff indicated that recently two
additional companies had begun bidding this type work. Staff also committed to continue to
explore ways to increase bidder interest.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at 8:00
a.m.
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Trustee Berry reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at the District’s
Headquarters on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at approximately 9:08 a.m. In addition to public
attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Berry, Yates, Bonner, Mandel, and
Faul, as well as District Directors and staff.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding extension of
the third party monitoring consultant services contract with KWAME, which satisfies Section
IX.C. of the Community Benefits Agreement, and provides independent third party monitoring
consultant activities not currently covered by the district’s diversity staff and provides for
consultant to report to CBA signatories on compliance of CBA activities through the end of fiscal
year 2016. This resolution will exercise a one-year extension of the contract with KWAME
Building Group and is Item Number 48 on tonight's Agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards to extend the job training program
services consultant contract with SLATE to administer a sewer construction occupational
training program for low income, unemployed and underemployed applicants within MSD’s
service area to work on MSD capital projects. A Resolution to exercise a one-year extension of
the agreement is Item Number 49 on tonight's Agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards to extend the contract for SLATE'S
First Source Hiring Program to source unemployed and under employed applicants in the
District’s service area to work on MSD capital projects in accordance with Section V of the
Community Benefits Agreement. In addition, Slate will provide outreach and tracking of
applicants hired within the MSD service area. This resolution will exercise a one-year extension
of the contract and is Item Number 50 on tonight's Agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Barb Mohn regarding Data Center Colocation Services and
an Intergovernmental Agreement with REJIS Commission. In support of the District’s FY2016
Strategic Business Plan objective to “Enhance Reliability of Information Technology
Infrastructure”, the District proposes to move its current computing operation to a colocation
data center provider. The purpose of this project is to improve the resiliency and sustainability
of the current data center operation given the need for critical business operations to support
the District’s stakeholders on a 7/24/365 basis. All expenditure items will be procured in
accordance with the District’s Purchasing Ordinance, including the requirement to bring items
for Board for approval as outlined in the Ordinance. An Ordinance for Data Center Colocation
Services is Item Number 44 on tonight's Agenda.
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Immediately following this appropriation, an Ordinance for the first expenditure item, an
Intergovernmental Agreement with REJIS, is Item Number 45 on tonight's Agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher regarding the Rate Commission’s Rate
Proposal Recommendations for FY2017-2020. Brian provided a summation the District’s
proposed rate change and the recommendations of the Rate Commission Report dated July 30,
2015. Concurrence was given by the Board to formally acknowledge the Board of Trustees
acceptance of the Rate Commission Report and is Item Number 49 on tonight's Agenda.
The floor was then opened for Public Comment on the Rate Commission Recommendations for
FY2017-2020. There were no comments made by the public.
The next item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding Federal Legislative Lobbying
priorities. Susan provided a summation of the priorities and goals for FY2016. There is no
Board Action required at this time.
The last item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding State Legislative Lobbying
priorities. Lance provided a summation of the priorities and goals for FY2016. There is no
Board Action required at this time. There were no further comments.
Motion was made by Trustee and Chair Berry to go into Closed Session at approximately 10:15
a.m. Closed Session and the Stakeholder's meeting were adjourned at approximately 11:50
a.m.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 3, 2015.
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Trustee Mandel reported that the The Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, September
29, 2015. In attendance were Trustees Berry, Faul, Mandel, and Yates. The Committee
approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Staff presented and explained the scope, objectives and methodology used for the engagement
titled, “Process Review of the Payroll Function”. The main focus of the engagement was to
review the adequacy of the processes and controls around the District’s payroll function. In
addition, the engagement included procedures to review the accuracy of payroll-related data
and transactions for the scope period of March 1, 2014 through February, 2015.
The engagement received a satisfactory rating, as no significant issues were identified.
However, the engagement did result in the identification of two Opportunities for Improvement.
Questions were addressed by Staff as they were received from the Committee.
Staff reported on the status of previously-issued recommendations, stating that, dating back to
April of 2011, Internal Audit has issued 118 recommendations of which 105 have been
implemented, resulting in an implementation rate of 89%. Staff went on to provide a status
update for the thirteen recommendations that remain open.
Staff continued the meeting by presenting a summary of the Internal Audit activities for fiscal
2015, stating that the fiscal 2015 audit plan provided for nine engagements, all of which have
been completed and finalized. Staff went on to provide a summary of the engagement activities
that are currently in progress.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 am.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
This concludes the Audit Committee Report
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Executive Director report thanked the chair and presented three(3) items to the Board.
I have three items I would like to present this evening.
First, I would like to address a comment made by Mr. Adolphus Pruitt regarding the Board of
Trustees. He stated that because the Board of Trustees was not interested and refused to
discuss his issues, he had decided to escalate his actions, including actions against the Board
members and their business clients.
So the public can be fully aware of the situation, let me review the facts surrounding this
statement. On May 14, 2015, Mr. Pruitt sent a letter to the Board of Trustees which included 28
allegations and statements against MSD. He requested that the Board of Trustees attend the
next Oversight Committee meeting or subsequent meeting to discuss these issues.
On May 22, MSD sent a letter confirming receipt of his letter, acknowledging the start of the 60
day cure period as provided for in the CBA agreement, and committed to having Board
members attend this next meeting.
On June 16, 2015, MSD forwarded the response letter via email, to Mr. Pruitt, regarding MSDs
response to the information presented in Mr. Pruitt’s May 14, 2015 letter. In the e-mail that
forwarded the June 16th document to Mr. Pruitt, MSD identified the individual staff members
who would be present at the next meeting and asked for a list of attendees Mr. Pruitt would
have at the meeting. MSD also asked for recommended dates and times to meet. MSD received
no response to this offer as of July 13, 2015, the end of the cure period outlined in the CBA
agreement.
MSD received no request to add the information presented in the May 14, 2015 letter, to the
scheduled August 26, 2015 CBA meeting.
Finally, the August 26th meeting was cancelled as requested by some of the CBA signatories.
The offer to meet with representatives of the Board of Trustees and members of MSD staff to
discuss these issues still stands. Mr. Pruitt was reminded of this sequence of events on
Saturday, September 12, 2015.
I would also like to apologize to the Board for not being ready to respond in a timely fashion to
the allegations made against the Board of Trustees on Thursday, September 10th by Mr. Pruitt.
Second, MSD is open and transparent about the continuing successes in its Diversity Program.
Diverse vendor award results, by contract, are made available at the monthly public meetings
held by MSD’s Board of Trustees. These monthly results are also posted on our website for
anyone to reference. MSD’s Diversity staff reports quarterly on the status of actual diverse
vendor work performed, as well as, the workforce participation by project. This is the same
information that is shared quarterly as part of the CBA process.
MSD’s diversity program is large and has many moving parts. Director of Human Resources
Vicki Edwards, Diversity Manager, Shonnah Parades, and their staff are available to review the
status of program activities and results in their entirety; including field visits to demonstrate our
program in action. Ms. Edwards and her staff continuously provide this service to individuals
who would like a better understanding of the successes of MSD’s Diversity Program.
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Finally, Mr. Chair, I will spend some time going over the safety issue that seems to be the main
focus of Mr. Pruitt’s complaint. A lot of misinformation and false insinuations have been spread
publically about this issue. Here is a simple factual run-down of events.
As has always been our practice, MSD reviewed with stakeholders the new procedures to be
put in place to implement the results of the Disparity Study. These meetings occurred between
the completion of the Disparity Study at the end of 2012 through the issuance of the new
procedures in August 2013.
During that time, there was an issue raised repeatedly by a group of sewer construction
contractors in reference to the safety issues involved with the immediate replacement of full time
workers (regardless of race, gender, or any other demographics) on crews that normally number
about 5 workers.
To meet our goals, in some instances, full time crews would be required to immediately replace
3 out of the 5 individuals. Let me take a little time to discuss how dangerous it is to work on
MSD’s projects, especially those that require the installation of open cut sewers:
1. Workers have to make sure there is enough oxygen in their workplace to survive.
2. The workers have to check to make sure the excavation they are working in and around
is secure and stable and retrieval equipment is available and operational at a moment’s
notice.
3. The workers have to look out for objects that could strike them upon dropping 20-30 feet
or more.
4. The workers have to be aware of other utilities, whose location or disruption could cause
them harm.
5. Finally, workers often times have to work on jobsites with active sanitary sewer systems.
Most of us who regularly work in an office setting cannot imagine what it would be like if every
day you arrived at work, you had to check for breathable air, check to ensure the building walls
were stable, make sure no one from 2-4 stories above you, dropped something on your head or
concerned about getting electrocuted when you started your computer and worrying about
avoiding the pool of sewage in your cubicle.
In short, MSD worksites are very dangerous. I have not even yet mentioned the coordination
required between workers on a crew when an operator or a trucker is working 20-30 feet above
your head and are taking hand signals from a worker on top of a trench to make sure the worker
at the bottom of the trench can get the work done safely.
To address these concerns regarding the dangerous working conditions, some of our
contractors asked for assistance and MSD stated that it would temporarily allow full time
workers to continue working on these types of projects, even if the crew make-up did not initially
meet the workforce diversity goals.
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However, MSD would continue to require further diversification of the work crews when
openings occurred or when contractors expanded their workforce. At all times, staff expressed
to the contractors and vendors who work with MSD, the importance of the workforce goals. As
of today, MSD’s H.R. Department expects that 85% of the projects being tracked for minority
workforce compliance are on target to meet those requirements by the end of the project.
A little over a year after the issuance of the new procedures in August 2013, staff examined
changes to the program to address issues that needed attention. Ultimately 9 changes were
identified. One of which was to stop allowing full time crews to not fully meet the workforce
requirements.
Data showed that a majority of the contractors were making good progress towards
diversification and MSD no longer felt this provision was needed. Staff first publically discussed
these proposed changes along with 8 other changes to the program with the Board of Trustees
at the quarterly Diversity update in December, 2014.
Staff began to fully develop the proposed procedure changes with the goal of having them ready
by July 1, 2015. Ultimately, they went into effect on August 4, 2015. During this time, as MSD
has always done, meetings were held with stakeholders to discuss the proposed changes. This
included construction contractor groups and the CBA signatories.
Some comments have been made implying some kind of secret agreement between District
staff and stakeholders. Nothing could be further from the truth. Mr. Adolphus Pruitt and others
have stated in public meetings and in the media, that the dangerous worksite concerns originally
addressed by MSD were somehow a sign that MSD staff felt that minority work ers were less
safe. MSD has never made that statement. That idea has only been expressed by Mr. Pruitt and
others outside of MSD.
At a meeting held with the American Newspaper on Thursday, September 24, 2015, MSD
again explained that it would have the same concern about the inherit dangers on MSD
worksites regardless of ethnicity or gender of the existing or new workers.
A comment was made at the September 24th meeting claiming that if a new worker on a project
got hurt, so what? He was the one who wanted to do the work. That will never be the position of
MSD.
MSD will always consider the health and safety of any worker – new or otherwise – to be of the
utmost importance. Mr. Pruitt has also stated that MSD does not have to worry about playing
HR manager for our stakeholders. MSD should just publish rules and let the stakeholders figure
it out. That will also never be our position. MSD does not believe this is the way to implement a
diversity program that is strong, sustainable, and builds partnerships within and serves the St.
Louis community.
It seems that MSD’s diversity program is being used to try and address other issues and
conflicts within the St. Louis community. MSD staff will not allow actions like these to keep us
from continuously improving a program whose vision is to be the best in the St. Louis area.
Thank you Mr. Chairman, this concludes my report.
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The Chair asked for comments from the public. There were five(5) comments:
1. Anthony Thompson, Chairman & Ceo of Kwame Building Group addressed the Board
about his business relationship with Brian Hoelscher and offered to answer any
questions from the Board about this business relationship. He stated that he believes
the allegations are senseless as he has relationships with many others currently in the
room.
Mr. Thompson clarified that he is the CEO & Chairman of Kwame, but he is no longer
the President. He stated that he is still involved with contractual related issues with the
company and believes his 25 years of experience and history as construction
management company allows him to be involved with various monitoring roles, as
Kwame has been involved as either a prime, sub or joint venture partner in many
organizations.
Mr. Thomson also emphasized that the program that MSD currently has in place, in his
opinion, is one of the best programs in St. Louis, although not perfect and improvements
are still being made; but as a 3rd party monitor his company is working with the staff to
improve and correct.
Mr. Thompson congratulates MSD on spending the money and dedicating the time to
train individuals to work for MSD and the organization should not be criticized for their
efforts. Mr. Thompson agreed that MSD is very transparent by providing a lot of data, but
emphasized that people will use this data against MSD, but his concern is mostly the
personal attacks and slanderous remarks.
Mr. Thompson agreed that he has a working relationship and is friends with Mr.
Hoelscher, but that he has lost more jobs than he has won during Brian Hoelschers’ time
as the Executive Director. Mr. Thompson reiterated that he invites anyone to ask him
questions and is upset that there have been insinuations that the Kwame building group
does not want African American’s to work or obtain work is ridiculous. Mr. Thompson
also noted that his company is 90% African American and his organization is based on
the improvement and education for African Americans.
2. Jim Sahaida, President of Metropolitan Congregations United stated that he is here on
behalf of the CBA, Community Benefits Agreement signatories. He read aloud the letter
from the Signatories addressed to the Board of Trustees and thanked the board.
(see letter below):
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3. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board regarding a minor item. He voiced his concerns
about the condensed version of the Agenda, distributed at the Agenda meeting and the
organizations efforts as it relates to transparency.
Mr. Sullivan argues that fewer and fewer copies are being made and the condensed
version doesn’t provide all the information or dollar amounts and asks that Board
consider bringing back the full agendas, as it takes more time and effort to produce a
condensed version.
The Board thanked Mr. Sullivan for his comments.
4. Adolphus Pruitt addressed the board with questions regarding the policy that states only
one person can speak within the group and asked “what constitutes a group?” He asked
the Chair to provide further clarification. Trustee Yates explained that if a group were to
be present to discuss an issue that they should designate one individual to do so.
Mr. Pruitt argued that he didn’t want to be mistaken to have a group present if it happens
that the individuals who may know him, talk about the same thing. Trustee Berry noted
that the Board is not here to prevent individuals from speaking and that is not what the
Chair was trying to convey. Mr. Pruitt argued that the chair seems to be the person to
decide what constitutes as a group. Mr. Pruitt stated that he has never heard this policy
before and he believes the policy should be revisited.
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Mr. Pruitt addressed the Executive Directors’ report and the issue regarding safety. Mr.
Pruitt stated that there is a list that consists of first source individuals that MSD has
compiled and noted that several people on the list are African American operating
engineers’ with 20-30 years’ experience. Mr. Pruitt stated that according to the policy,
they wouldn’t be allowed to work on the site due to safety, but that their credentials are
just as comparable and have equal experience as those who are white.
He argued that the African American engineers are also able to work on MSD work sites,
but because one group was there before the other group; and the diversity study dictates
that they must meet their diversity and workforce goals, the only individuals who are
involved and meet the criteria and diversify the work groups are minorities and women.
He argued that this makes the issue about a race and gender specific policy as it only
impacts those who are brought in to diversify the work group.
Mr. Pruitt addressed the safety issue and noted that if the MSD projects are unsafe and
new people are allowed to be added, but then now new people CAN be brought in; Mr.
Pruitt claims that there isn’t anything to dictate what has been done differently to make
things safer for new people, which again he argues negates safety. Mr. Pruitt also
argued that Osha has a strategic partnership program, the onsite consultants program.
He states that the program was offered free to MSD and subcontractors to work directly
with Osha to ensure disadvantaged groups obtain the training and information they need
to ensure safety, but this program was not brought up as a potential possibility to
implement the diversity policy that was approved.
Mr. Pruitt states that at the end of the day, he believes that contracts are determined and
no one wanted to meet the policy, so MSD came up with a rationale, which the
Executive Director initiated without the knowledge of the Board, which negated the policy
approved and impacted females and minorities.
Mr. Pruitt then raised the issue regarding the 3rd party monitor, Kwame. The Lemay
project had a 30% goal, reduced from 30% to 11% based on good faith effort. Normally,
the 3rd party monitor would be asked to review this change to determine if it was
legitimate to discover if it justified subtraction of 19% of economic opportunity from black
businesses, based on good faith effort. Mr. Pruitt argued that no one could go to the 3rd
party monitor to ask this question, because the 3rd party monitor is the CM for the
project and the same individual that signed off on the good faith effort. Mr. Pruitt stated
that this is a conflict.
He argued the similarities to the conflict that BJC with Marks & Associates when Sandra
Marks went to Clayco. Mr. Pruitt then shared that in his opinion BJC has the best
diversity program. (Mr. Thompson interrupted Mr. Pruitt to argue that the accusations
made are incorrect). The Chair informed Mr. Thompson that Mr. Prutt has the floor and
notified Mr. Pruitt that his 5 minutes had ended and confirmed the receipt of his letter
and the Board will arrange to meet with him.
5. Zaki Baruti, President and General of the Universal African Peoples Organization,
clarified why he asked to speak after Mr. Pruitt. He stated that at the last meeting and
listening to the comments and observations regarding diversity, he was disturbed by
what is taking place in the community, as it relates to African American people. Mr.
Baruti states that there is a disproportionate number of unemployed African Americans
and MSD receives a great amount of dollars from those black homes and if that’s not
reflected in terms of the percentage of dollars, in terms of our population and as it relates
to hiring, then something is amiss and needs to be addressed.
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Mr. Baruti expressed his great respect for Mr. Pruitt and Mr. Thompson and commented
on Mr. Thompson’s statement that MSD is not perfect, but says that the whole issue
should be perfection, especially as it relates to the fair distribution of wealth generated
from contracts and workforce. Mr. Baruti expressed that the UAPO organization
maintains that wherever the fair share of dollars are going into the pot, then African
Americans should be receiving those percentages and if that is not happening then it is
wrong.
Mr. Baruti stated that he is here to say that we have to confront the racial bias because
the community is devastated by unemployment, which leads to all the crime in the
community and the people in the corporate world aren’t affected but the people in the
community are catching hell. Mr. Baruti expressed dealing with fair employment within
the community. Mr. Baruti asked if he could be brought into this situation-taking place
and he would like to be involved and asks for information on how his organization can
become part of the CBA agreement.
In the future, Mr. Baruti says he will invite people to come to MSD to call for fair trade
and fair disposition of economic resources. The Chair stated that the board would get
back to Mr. Baruti and asked Mr. Baruti to provide his contact information so that the
Board can contact him.
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Trustee Yates moved to review the Consent Agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14230
APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,570,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN
BISSELL - COLDWATER - MISSOURI - MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2016) CONTRACT E (11923)
IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT 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. 20293 WITH
INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14231
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY - EVERGREEN GLEN WATERSHED
RESTORATION (12658), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14232
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,620,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN NORTH BADEN CREEK I/I REDUCTION (BP-532) (WINCHESTER DR) (11693) IN
THE CITIES OF NORMANDY, NORTHWOODS, AND PASADENA HILLS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20316 W ITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC.
FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14233
APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,970,000.00)
FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN
UNIVERSITY CITY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION – EAST (WC-02 & WC-03) (12063) IN THE CITIES OF
PAGEDALE 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 CONTRACT NO. 20282 W ITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR
THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14234
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,450,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER GROVES
TRUNK E SANITARY REHABILITATION AND I/I REDUCTION PHASE IV (PART 1) (11678) IN THE CITIES
OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, AND 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. 20311 W ITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14235
APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,350,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER GROVES
TRUNK E SANITARY REHABILITATION AND I/I REDUCTION PHASE IV (PART 2) (11678) IN THE CITIES
OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, AND 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. 20313 W ITH BI-STATE UTILITIES COMPANY FOR THE
AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14236
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,220,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN ROCK HILL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-618) (11069) IN THE CITIES OF ROCK
HILL AND KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20317 W ITH BI-STATE UTILITIES COMPANY FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14237
APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($310,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED
FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN HERMITAGE HILLS BANK STABILIZATION (FRONTENAC 3-1) (11003)
IN THE CITY OF FRONTENAC, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20312 W ITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE AFORESAID CHANNEL
STABILIZATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14238
APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($290,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE
USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN RALEIGH DRIVE #8829 STORM SEWER (11338) IN THE
TOWN OF GRANTWOOD VILLAGE, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20308 W ITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE
AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14239
APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE
USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN WHITEHAVEN AND RALEIGH STORM SEWER (11350)
IN THE TOWN OF GRANTWOOD VILLAGE, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20305 W ITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14240
APPROPRIATING EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($822,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT IN COLDWATER CREEK WWTF FINAL CLARIFIERS REPLACEMENT (12504) 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. 20336 W ITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14241
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,696,000.00) FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT’S
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN COMPREHENSIVE AMMONIA AND NUTRIENT REMOVAL
MASTER PLAN (12070) 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. 20337 W ITH BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION FOR THE AFORESAID
MASTER PLAN PREPARATION.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14199
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,700,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN LACKLAND I/I REDUCTION (11712) IN THE CITIES OF
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, OVERLAND, ST. JOHN AND CHARLACK, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20301 W ITH PANGEA, INC. D/B/A PANGEA GROUP FOR
THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Ordinance Nos. 14199 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14242
APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($687,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF COMBINED SEWERS IN
DEGIVERVILLE COMBINED SEWER RELOCATION (11136) 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. 20338 WITH
FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID COMBINED SEWER DESIGN.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14243
APPROPRIATING FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($441,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF A PUMP STATION IN LEMAY
PUMP STATIONS 1 AND 2 IMPROVEMENTS (12488) 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. 20339
WITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PUMP STATION DESIGN.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14244
APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($210,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER
DES PERES TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN BIG BEND TO PAPIN STORM
SEWER PHASE I (10035) 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. 20340 WITH HART ENGINEERING, LLC FOR
THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER DESIGN.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14246
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CHANGE ORDER FOR TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEEDED TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL
FEASIBILITY STUDY NEEDED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT BONDS.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Ordinance Nos. 14230-14244 & 14246 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCES
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14248, APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION THREE
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,375,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN
BAUMGARTNER & BLACK FOREST SANITARY REPLACEMENT PHASE II (10407) 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. 20326 WITH J.H. BERRA
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14248 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20326 consists
of the construction of approximately 3,630 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 12-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate sanitary backups, overflowing manholes, and overcharged sanitary sewers
during wet weather events. This project is scheduled to be completed in 720 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14248 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14249, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION FOUR
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,450,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN BLACK CREEK SANITARY SEWER AND I/I REDUCTION (11883)
IN THE CITIES OF CLAYTON, LADUE, OLIVETTE, AND 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.
20334 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14249 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20334 consists
of the construction of approximately 1,120 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, and the
removal of inflow sources at 251 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in
the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sewer mains. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 431 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14249 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14250, APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,500,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL
IN FORESTATE AND TEXAS SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-513) (11750) IN THE VILLAGE OF
GRANTWOOD VILLAGE 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.
20322 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14250 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20322 consists
of the construction of approximately 2,985 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 27-inches in
diameter, removal of inflow at 57 private properties, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Gravois Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1)
constructed SSO (BP-389) after construction. This project is scheduled to be completed in 550 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14250 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14251, APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED
TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($326,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND AND FIVE HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($509,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN
MEADOWRIDGE AND EASTWOOD STORM AND SANITARY RELIEF (11840) IN THE CITY
OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20325 W ITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION
CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14251 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20325 consists
of the construction of approximately 615 lineal feet of reinforced concrete box culvert, varying in size from 6 feet
wide by 3 feet high to 6 feet wide by 4 feet high; approximately 756 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from
15-inches to 24-inches in diameter; and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overland flooding
at multiple properties and to relieve the adjacent sanitary system within the area of the storm sewer improvement.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 250 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14251 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14252, APPROPRIATING NINETY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($90,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UNIVERSITY CITY AND ONE MILLION SIXTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,060,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN UNIVERSITY CITY I/I
REDUCTION – WEST (11672) IN THE CITIES OF OLIVETTE, OVERLAND, CREVE COEUR,
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. 20314
WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14252 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20314 consists
of the construction of approximately 310 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in
diameter, the removal of private inflow sources at 282 properties, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is
to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the University City watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged
sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 550 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14252 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14253, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20329 W ITH ABOVE AND BELOW
CONTRACTING, LLC FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL IN DACEY BRANCH I/I REDUCTION (BP-313) (PIR) STORM SEWER (12448) IN
UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14253 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20329 consists
of the construction of approximately 183 lineal feet of pipe sewers 12-inches in diameter, the removal of private
inflow sources at 2 properties, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in
the Maline Creek watershed, reduce building backups, relieve overcharged sanitary sewers, and address potential
stormwater issues. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14253 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14254, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED NINETY-
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($195,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM
SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN FIRETHORN DRIVE #1901 STORM IMPROVEMENTS (11216)
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. 20315 W ITH ABOVE AND BELOW
CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14254 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20315 consists
of the construction of approximately 415 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 12-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard and structure flooding near homes in
the Firethorn Drive area. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
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Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14254 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14255, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
OF EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($800,000.00) FROM THE WASTEWATER
EMERGENCY FUND TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR IN EMERGENCY REPAIR
#052 (CHESTERFIELD COMMONS PUMP STATION NO.4, P-810) (12669) IN THE CITY OF
CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14255 was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract
#20323 consists of the dewatering, excavation and repair of approximately 150 feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe
and repair of the damaged Chesterfield Commons Pump Station No. 4. District staff declared this project an
emergency on July 24, 2015. The contractor, Fred M. Luth & Sons has been selected per MSD Emergency
Declaration Policy. The repair has started and is expected to be complete by November 15, 2015.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14255 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14256, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS,
MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE
USED FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN
(CONTRACT A) (11129) IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DEER CREEK
WATERSHED; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 20004 W ITH REITZ & JENS, INC.
FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14256 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 3 to Contract #20004 with Reitz & Jens Inc. This project consists of the design and preparation of
construction documents for multiple stormwater improvements in the Deer Creek watershed. This design contract
consists of seven (7) channel protection and stabilization projects at different locations utilizing rock walls, modular
block walls, composite revetment, and bank stabilization. This project includes coordination with the Deer Creek
Watershed Alliance where bio-stabilization might be a feasible alternative. The existing design appropriation was
depleted due to multiple scope expansions and modifications throughout the design process. There is not adequate
funding for construction phase services for the projects. This contract is for a total maximum contract amount of
$714,092.00. Construction is scheduled over several years and has commenced on several projects.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14256 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14257, APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
FACILITY & SEWER DESIGN (2016) (11760) 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. 20350 WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 14257 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20350 for one (1) year with one option year with Tetra Tech, Inc. for the design of various projec ts in the
CIP and the Operations budgets. This project consists of the design of small sanitary, combined, storm sewer, and
treatment plant projects as needed throughout the District in support of an ongoing internal design effort. This
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contract is for a total maximum contract amount of $300,000. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per
individual scopes of services.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14257 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14258, APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR THE DESIGN OF COMBINED SEWERS IN NATURAL BRIDGE RD – DARBY TO
CHEVROLET COMBINED SEWER RELIEF (12536) 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. 20351 W ITH ACCESS ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID DESIGN
OF COMBINED SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14258 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20351 with Access Engineering, LLC for the design of Natural Bridge Rd – Darby to Chevrolet Combined
Sewer Relief (12536). The contract consists of the design of approximately 1,100 lineal feet of 54-inch combined
sewer and replace 10 single inlets with double inlets. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overcharged sewer
mains resulting in building and overland flooding. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $950,000.
Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2018.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14258 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14259, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($114,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER DES
PERES TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN COTTAGE #206 STORM
IMPROVEMENTS (10302) 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.
20352 WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID DESIGN OF
STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14259 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20352 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the design of Cottage #206 Storm Improvements
(10302). The contract consists of the design of 600 lineal feet of 4-foot wide trapezoidal concrete channel. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate channel erosion along an existing improved channel. The preliminary
construction cost estimate is $330,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2018.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14259 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14260, APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($265,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR THE
DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN DEER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT
A) (12461) IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DEER CREEK WATERSHED; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO.
20353 WITH CDG ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14260 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20353 with CDG Engineers, Inc. for the design of all projects included in the Deer Creek OMCI
Stormwater Design (Contract A) (12461). The contract consists of the design of two (2) storm sewer improvement
projects at different locations totaling approximately 3,080 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inches to 48-inches in
diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce basement flooding, yard flooding, and street
flooding. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $1,130,000. Construction is scheduled over two years with
the first project anticipated to begin in FY2018.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14260 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14261, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED NINETY-
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($195,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF MALINE CREEK TO BE USED FOR THE
DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN HUDSON RD. #1401 - #1405 BANK STABILIZATION
(MCDW -120) (10020) IN THE CITY OF FERGUSON, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20354
WITH HR GREEN, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14261 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20354 with HR Green, Inc. for the design of Hudson Rd. #1401 - #1405 Bank Stabilization (MCDW -120)
(10020). The contract consists of the design of approximately 280 feet of modular block wall, 365 feet of
biostabilized bank, 55 feet of heavy stone revetment, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate
stream bank erosion occurring along a reach of Dellwood Creek upstream of the Hudson Road culvert in the Maline
Creek watershed. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $623,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in
FY2018.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14261 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14262, APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($215,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF SUGAR CREEK TO BE USED FOR THE
DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS IN ROSEWOOD LANE & WOODARD DR. STORM SEWER
(10347) IN THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN
ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20355 WITH OATES
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID DESIGN OF STORM SEWERS.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14262 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20355 with Oates Associates, Inc. for the design of Rosewood Lane & Woodard Dr. Storm Sewer
(10347). The contract consists of the design of 1,835 lineal feet of 12-inch to 33-inch diameter storm sewer. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate street and yard flooding along Rosewood Lane and Woodard Drive. The
preliminary construction cost estimate is $654,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2018.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14262 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO 14263, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR
DATA CENTER COMPUTING COLOCATION SERVICES IN THE DISTRICT DATA CENTER
COLOCATION PROJECT INITIATIVE THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 14263 was presented and read. In support of the District’s FY2016 Strategic Business
Plan objective to “Enhance Reliability of Information Technology Infrastructure”, the District proposes to move its
current computing operation to a colocation data center provider. The purpose of this project is to improve the
resiliency and sustainability of the current data center operation given the need for critical business operations to
support the District’s stakeholders on a 7/24/365 basis. Individual expenditure items required to accomplish this
project are outlined below; these items will be procured in accordance with the District’s Purchasing Ordinance
including the requirement to bring each item to the Board for approval. The first such item will be presented to the
Board immediately follow this appropriation.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14263 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14264, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH REGIONAL
JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICE COMMISSION (REJIS), WHEREBY THE ENTITIES
AGREE THAT REJIS SHALL PROVIDE DATA CENTER COLOCATION SERVICES TO THE
DISTRICT. THESE SERVICES WILL INCLUDE PHYSICAL HOSTING AND OPERATION OF
THE DISTRICT’S COMPUTING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE WITHIN THE REJIS DATA
CENTER FACILITY.
Proposed Ord. No. 14264 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Regional Justice Information Service Commission for data center colocation
services. The Intergovernmental Agreement memorializes that the entities agree that REJIS will provide transition
services and ongoing hosting and operation of the District’s computing infrastructure in accordance with established
service level agreements for an initial term of one-year with four one-year annual renewals.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Proposed Ordinance No. 14264 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3236, expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation To William
E. Hargrove for his 37 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
September 26, 1978, to his retirement effective October 1,2015.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Resolution No. 3236 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3237, expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation To Jocelyn
R. Thompson for her 27 years of exemplary service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
October 3, 1988, to his retirement effective October 1,2015.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Resolution No. 3237 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3238, this is to execute the first option year of the contract with
KWAME, which satisfies Section IX.C. of the Community Benefits Agreement to provide independent third party
monitoring consultant activities not currently covered by the district’s diversity staff and provides for consultant to
report to CBA signatories on compliance of CBA activities through the end of fiscal year 2016. This resolution will
exercise a one-year extension of the agreement and authorizes the District to continue under a contract with
KWAME Building Group.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Resolution No. 3238 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3239, this Agreement allows the District to continue performance under
its contract with SLATE for a one-year period for administration of a sewer construction occupational training
program for low income, unemployed and underemployed applicants within MSD’s service area to work on MSD
capital projects. This resolution will exercise a one-year extension of the agreement and authorizes the District to
continue under a contract with the St. Louis Agency of Training and Employment (SLATE).
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Resolution No. 3239 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3240, this Agreement allows the District to continue performance under
its contract with Slate for a one year period for administration of the First Source Hiring Program to source
unemployed and under employed applicants in the District’s service area to work on MSD capital projects as
outlined in the proposed Community Benefits Agreement. In addition, Slate will provide outreach and tracking of
applicants hired within the MSD service area. This resolution will exercise a one-year extension of the agreement
and authorizes the District to continue under a contract with the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment
(SLATE).
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Resolution No. 3240 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3241, Staff has calculated that acceptance of the Rate Commission’s
recommendation would result in a decrease in proposed revenues of approximately $10 million over the four year
rate cycle from Fiscal Year 2017 through Fiscal Year 2020.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the
Resolution No. 3241 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
Upon motion made by Mr. Berry and seconded by Mr. Yates, and unanimously passed, the
meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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Secretary-Treasurer