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JOURNAL OF THE (1484th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
March 11, 2010 – 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
J. H. Goffstein, Chair J. L. Theerman, Executive Director
R. T. Berry, Vice Chair R. E. Hayman, General Counsel
J. H. Buford (excused) K. J. Tyminski, Secretary-Treasurer
G.T. Feldhaus (excused) J. M. Zimmerman, Director of Finance
E. G. Ross B. L. Hoelscher, Director of Engineering
D. A. Visintainer J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations
Also present were Ed Sweet, Parsons; John Choinka, GBA; David Cavendar,
HNTB; Bob Bella, HDR; Michael Lorenzo, HDR; Jon Kremer, Gonzalez; Nicole Young, CDM;
Andrea Jackson-Jennings, St. Louis County; Marc Eshelman, M3; Jon Berganthol, Jacobs;
Catherine Werner, City Hall; Vicki LaRose, CDI; Steven MacDonald, Local 110; C. Wheeling,
Local 110; D. Willey, Local 110; Rob Kuenzel, RJN; Ann Mack, Trailnet; David Pickerill, Trailnet;
Bently Green, Black & Veatch; Wayne Schmidt, Burns & McDonnell; Aaron Griesheimer, SITE;
Terry Briggs, SITE; Carolyn Baron; Evan Young, Call Newspapers; Mark Kollitz, Woolpert; Jeff
Rensing, Oates; Dale Harris; John Baras, MSD; Dennis Simon, MSD; Lance LeComb, Manager
of Public Information; Gene Rhodes, Audit Administrator; Barb Mohn, Director of Information
Systems; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of Human Resources; Mike Grace, Risk Management;
Debbie Johnson, Public Information Representative; and Pam Bell, Secretary to the Executive
Director.
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Mr. Goffstein opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call.
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Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, that the Board go into
closed session to discuss legal, confidential or privileged matters under §610.021(1), RSMO
1988 SUPP.; leasing, purchase or sale of real estate under §610.021(2); discussions regarding
negotiations with employee groups under §610.021(9)
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
During closed session the Board discussed negotiation parameters with employee
groups §610.021(9), RSMO 1988 SUPP legal, confidential and privileged matters under
§610.021(1), RSMO 1988 SUPP. regarding the District’s legal defense and mediation
parameters associated with the US Environmental Protection Agency case, and the legal
defense and associated with the flood damage case(s) in University City. The Board also
discussed the purchase of Real Estate under §610.021(2), RSMO 1988 SUPP, where a vote
was taken that authorized the purchase parameters for two properties located in the Oriole
/Gilmore Basin Extension project. The details will be released after the closing for the final
property purchased in connection with this project.
Motion made by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Buford, to reconvene into open
session.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
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Upon motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross, the Journals of the
January 14, 2010 and February 2, 2010 meetings were approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair had no comments.
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Mr. Buford reported that the Finance Committee met on February 9, 2010 at 8:00
a.m. In attendance at the meeting were Trustees Ross and Buford.
The Committee approved the minutes from the January 12, 2010 Finance
Committee Meeting.
Mr. Tyminski updated the Committee on the 2010C bond issue. He indicated the
District is awaiting notification from the EPA of potentially receiving additional Federal stimulus
money. The District will be notified if it will receive this additional money by March 8, 2010. All
additional stimulus money will be used to fund CIRP projects.
Mr. Tyminski gave an update on the pension plan. The return on pension
investments is currently over 20.8% placing it third in the country among public pension plans.
This return will reduce the District’s annual contribution by $600,000 per year. He
recommended the Wellington Trust Company be added to the District’s current stable of
pension plan investment managers. Wellington Trust will manage the pension’s real asset
investments per the District’s current asset allocation strategy. This is Item # 44 on tonight’s
agenda.
Mr. Tyminski reported the District went out for rebid for actuarial services. The
lowest bid was received from the District’s current actuarial firm, Milliman Inc. The Committee
accepted the bid for a two-year contract with one annual option. This is Item # 38 on tonight’s
agenda.
Mrs. Zimmerman presented the monthly Comprehensive Financial Review report
indicating the District’s current financial condition is considered strong. She also indicated the
District’s collection of delinquent accounts and the current year’s budget variances are being
closely monitored, as is standard practice.
Mrs. Zimmerman presented the monthly Adjustment Review Committee report as
required by Ordinance. Also per Ordinance, Board approval is required for all write offs greater
than $25,000. Ms. Zimmerman presented a $315,824 write off for consideration. This write-off
is required due to the owner of the associated property, Urban Developers, filing for bankruptcy.
The Committee approved the write off and accepted the report it into record.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30.
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Mr. Ross reported that the Audit Committee met on February 9, 2010. In
attendance were Trustees, Ross, Visintainer, Buford and staff. The meeting was called to order
at 7:31 a.m.
Mr. Tyminski noted that the RFP for the Management Audit was expected to be
released in about two weeks. Mr. Tyminski inquired of any additional questions or comments
regarding the Management Audit and corresponding RFP.
Mr. Ross inquired whether there was a final interpretation regarding the timing of
the audit as noted in the Charter and if it should be completed by November 2010 or should it be
in process by that date. Mr. Theerman commented that November has been used as the
measuring date since the Charter amendment was authorized in the month of November. The
consensus of the attendees was that the audit should at minimum be in process by November.
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 a.m.
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Mr. Ross reported that the Stakeholders Committee met on February 18, 2010, at
7:30am. In attendance were Trustee Feldhaus and staff.
First on the agenda was a discussion by Mr. Hoelscher regarding the creation of
the Regional Flood Plain Group, which originally met in April, June and August 2009 to
proactively address issues relating to flooding, flood plain issues and flood prevention. Several
service and governmental agencies were invited to attend. Local municipalities, specifically
those most affected by Hurricane Ike and other flooding events, were invited to the meetings in
November 2009 and February 2010. Mr. Hoelscher discussed what was addressed at these
meetings and which items were developed as most important and the goals of the group. No
action was required by the Board at this time.
Next, Mr. LeComb led a discussion regarding a proposal from the St. Louis
Science Center. As part of construction of the Lower Meramec Wastewater Treatment Plant
and the acceptance of federal funds to build the facility, MSD committed to introducing an
educational component on the site. The Science Center approached the District about a
partnership that would allow MSD to fulfill the design aspects of this requirement. This
partnership would also include developing educational materials that would assist MSD in
fulfilling its regulatory required Phase II stormwater activities and allow the District to have input
on several green initiatives that the Science Center is considering. No action was required by
the Board.
Finally, the Committee went into Closed Session to discuss legal, confidential or
privileged matters under §610.021(1), RSMO 1988 SUPP.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05am.
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The Executive Director reported that item 41 on tonight’s agenda is the retirement
of a long-term employee. John Baras has worked for MSD for the past 39 years. John was one
of the first people I met on my first day at the District 25 years ago. He has been a valuable
member of the staff, most recently handling the maintenance activities at the Fenton Treatment
Plant. John is here this evening to receive his Board resolution as recognition of his many years
of service.
Item 26 on tonight’s agenda is the adoption of an ordinance for the construction of
the Mason Valley Sanitary Relief. The February agenda incorrectly stated the contractor for this
project was Crawford, Murphy and Tilley. This error only occurred in the written description of
the agenda item. The actual ordinance and the detail sheet correctly listed the contractor as
Fred M. Luth & Sons. Because what was read into the record on February 11th was incorrect,
we intentionally placed this item under unfinished business tonight to be clear. The ordinance
does not have to be amended but the reading of the ordinance is amended from the last
meeting.
The District Charter requires that the staff submit a draft balanced budget to the
Board of Trustees by March 15th of each year. This budget is for fiscal year 2011, which starts
on July 1st of this year. The draft budget has been provided to each Trustee and a limited
number of copies are available to the public at tonight’s meeting. The draft budget will also be
posted to the Districts website. This $354.3 million budget includes $164.2 million for District
Operations, 148.1 million for Capital Projects, and $42 million for principal and interest
payments for debt service. The budget contains no new positions for the coming year.
Also provided to the Board and available to the public in hard copy or on the
website is the Draft Strategic Business and Operating Plan for Fiscal 2011 through 2015.
During the month of April, the Finance Committee will review all aspects of the
draft budget. We anticipate at least two Finance Committee meetings next month for this
purpose. In May, the District will hold a public hearing on the draft budget, tentatively scheduled
for May 5th. The current schedule contemplates a draft budget introduction by the Trustees at
the May 13th Board Meeting followed by an adoption at the June 10th Board Meeting.
This past week the District experienced a significant sewer blockage that caused a
1.5 mile section of Creve Coeur Creek to be contaminated with sewage. The District mobilized
forces to investigate the problem, remove a grease blockage, and extensively clean up the
sewage that had entered the creek. Work continued throughout the weekend and was
completed on Monday. The District followed all appropriate procedures in notifying the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources of the problem and keeping them informed on its resolution.
Sewage spills like this one are an unfortunate reality in our business. In spite of all efforts to
avoid these situations, wastewater systems will experience blockages and spills related to
grease, tree roots, and accumulated debris. Well operated utilities minimize these occurrences
through a program of preventive maintenance cleanings of their sewers. MSD has routinely
cleaned problem areas of our system in an effort to stop blockages for years. More recently, we
became convinced that wholesale cleaning of certain smaller diameter sewers was the key to
minimizing blockages that force sewage into customer’s basements and our area streams. For
over a year, we have been conducting a wholesale cleaning program on portions of our sanitary
sewer system in an effort to reduce the likelihood of these blockages. I would like Jon Sprague
our Director of Operations to give a brief presentation on this program.
Mr. Sprague indicated that the System Wide Cleaning Program is part of a
proactive initiative by the District to better serve the community. In 2007, when the program
began approximately 93% of blocked main sewer back-ups were in pipe reaches that had not
been cleaned, and this resulted in the District expending over $4 million in claims to compensate
damages on an annual basis. To deal with this problem, the District has contracted a portion of
the sewer cleaning with a goal to clean the entire system over an 18-month period. The program
started in August 2008 and approximately 80% of the targeted sewers have been cleaned. This
has yielded a reduction in basement back-ups (dry weather overflows, and a $1.5 million cost
savings on an annual basis. The District plans to continue this program in the future, but utilize
more District staff in the process.
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Ms. Ann Rivers Mack addressed the Board and requested that MSD review the
status of the Trailnet trails as an impervious surface. They feel that these trails serve the same
stormwater function as roads and streets and should be exempt from the stormwater charge.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 126-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13044) APPROPRIATING
$260,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF SUGAR CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS AT EDNA & THURSBY STORM
SEWER PHASE II (2004058A), 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 A CONTRACT
WITH LAMKE TRENCHING & EXCAVATING, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
AFORESAID STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 127-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13045) APPROPRIATING
$405,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CSO-EDGEWOOD L-174 AND LADUE FOREST I-
125 INTERCEPTOR/OUTFALL REMOVAL (2005105), IN THE CITY OF LADUE, MISSOURI;
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON
BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH K.J. UNNERSTALL CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID
CONSTRUCTION..
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 129-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13046) APPROPRIATING
$180,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MILENTZ-KINGSHIGHWAY TO GRAVOIS
MANHOLE REHABILITATION (2004072), 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 A CONTRACT
WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 130-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13047) APPROPRIATING
$84,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN DAISY LANE 9400 BLOCK STORM SEWER
(2007258), IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY,; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
LAMKE TRENCHING & EXCAVATING, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 131-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13048) MAKING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $654,000.00 FROM FUNDS BEING LIQUIDATED
FROM AN APPROPRIATION UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 11964, ADOPTED APRIL 14, 2005,
TO THE CAULKS CREEK CONSTRUCTION FUND TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL
PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR #087P
CAULKS CREEK “A” (P-750) PHASE IV – SECTION B (93077C1), 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 A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH GERSHENSON CONST.
CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 132-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13049) MAKING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS FOR THE FISHPOT WEST
SANITARY RELIEF PHASE II (90023A), IN THE CITY OF BALLWIN AND UNINCORPORATED
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO AMEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ESSEX CONTRACTING, INC. FOR
THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 133-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13050) REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 12857 AS ADOPTED MAY 14, 2009, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE
IN LIEU THEREOF, PRESCRIBING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN
THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, AND
DESIGNATING THOSE CLASSIFICATIONS WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF
OVERTIME COMPENSATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 134-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13051) AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
MILLIMAN, INC. WHEREBY MILLIMAN, INC. WILL PROVIDE ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR
THE DISTRICT’S PENSION PLAN, ACCRUED SICK LEAVE PROGRAM AND VACATION
ACCRUAL, AS WELL AS GASB 45 POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS REPORTING; AND
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT’S RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION.
Plan Approval
FF-02 Fee Fee – Alan Shepard I-270 Sanitary Relief Phase IV (88088A)
This project, located in the City of Maryland Heights, is to alleviate basement
backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2010
Budget and the estimated construction cost is $1,330,000.
Lemay WWTP Grit Dragout Rehabilitation (2008184)
This project, located in unincorporated St. Louis County, is to replace steel
superstructure and frame assemblies of four Grit Dragout systems that are
corroded. This project is in Fiscal Year 2010 and the estimated construction cost
is $685,000.00.
Grand Glaize WWTP Improvements – Splitter Box Modifications (2003061D)
This project, located in the City of Valley Park, is to replace 4 isolation gates on
the secondary clarifiers that are non–functioning. This project is in the Fiscal Year
2010 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $309,200.
Webster Groves Trunk "E" Sanitary Rehabilitation and I/I Reduction Phase I (2003095A)
This project, located south of Manchester, west of Big Bend, east of Rock Hill, and
north of I-44 in the City of Webster Groves, is to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer
system and reduce inflow/infiltration. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2010
Budget and the estimated construction cost is $5,370,000.
Aline Ave. Storm Channel (2007077)
This project, located north of Airport Road and west of North Florissant Road in
the City of Berkley, is to relieve yard flooding along Aline Avenue. This project is
in the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $319,500.
Forsythia - Grandview Storm Sewer (2007096)
This project, located north of Olive Blvd. and east of Warson Rd. in the City of
Olivette, is to alleviate yard flooding and erosion. This project is in the Fiscal Year
2010 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $164,000.
Lusher Road to Cathedral Hill Drive Storm Sewer (2008223)
This project, located north of Interstate 270 and east of Lewis and Clark Blvd./MO
367 in unincorporated St. Louis County, is to alleviate yard flooding and erosion.
This project is in the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and the estimated construction cost
is $81,000.
Sewer Improvements in St. Louis City Parks Phase IV (2007169)
This project, located south of Forest Park Parkway and west of South
Kingshighway Boulevard in the City of St. Louis, is to make improvements to
deteriorated manholes in Forest Park. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2010
Budget and the estimated construction cost is $62,000.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross, that the Consent Agenda be
adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 128-10 (ORDINANCE NO. 13052)
APPROPRIATING $910,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF LOWER MERAMEC RIVER BASIN TO BE
USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN
MASON VALLEY SANITARY RELIEF (UPPER) (SKME-420A) (2006046A), IN THE CITY OF
TOWN & COUNTRY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC., FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS.
Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Berry, that proposed Ord. No. 128-10
be adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted and proposed Ord. Nos. 126-10, 127-10, 128-
10, 129-10, 130-10, 131-10, 132-10, 133-10 and 134-10 were assigned Ordinance Nos. 13044,
13045, 13046, 13047, 13048, 13049, 13050, 13051 and 13052.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
None
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. 139-10 APPROPRIATING $180,000.00 FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
SEWERS IN LYNNBROOK STORM SEWER (99064), 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 A CONTRACT WITH HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 139-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 1,400 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 12-inches to 27-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate street flooding and erosion in the vicinity of #9 and #15 Lynnbrook. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Goffstein that proposed Ord. No. 139-
10 be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 140-10 APPROPRIATING $550,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN I-70 AND BERMUDA SANITARY SEWER
RELOCATION (2007048), IN THE CITY OF NORMANDY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J & J
BORING, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 140-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 680 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter
sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace a failing sanitary
sewer. This project is scheduled to be completed in 75 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 140-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 141-10 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
SEWERS IN ALGONQUIN ESTATES STORM IMPROVEMENTS (86059), IN THE CITY OF
GLENDALE, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GAEHLE GRADING LLC FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 141-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 53 lineal feet of pipe sewers 18-
inches in diameter, 200 lineal feet of rock lining, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project
is to alleviate street flooding and yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60
days.
Motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 141-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 142-10 APPROPRIATING $1,400,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LILAC RIDGE SERVICE AREA SEWER
REHABILITATION (2009111), 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 A CONTRACT
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 142-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 18,836 lineal feet of sewers utilizing
CIPP methods. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration in the sewer shed
tributary to the Lilac Ridge pump station and to eliminate associated basement backups. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 142-10 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 143-10 APPROPRIATING $1,300,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN VALLEY SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-014)
PHASE I (2006052A), IN THE CITIES OF CLARKSON VALLEY AND WILDWOOD, MISSOURI;
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON
BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE AFORESAID
SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 143-10 was presented and read The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 7,965 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate basement backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will
allow for the elimination of one sanitary sewer bypass after the second phase is constructed.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 400 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 143-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 144-10 APPROPRIATING $93,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN CARMELITA DRIVE STORM SEWER (2008119), 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 A CONTRACT WITH ARCHWAY CONTRACTING OF ST. LOUIS,
INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 144-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 375 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying
in size from 12-inches to 27-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project
is to alleviate backyard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 144-10 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 145-10 APPROPRIATING $375,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN GOODALE AND VERONA STORM IMPROVEMENTS (2006140), 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 A CONTRACT WITH TAP UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 145-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 1,566 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 12-inches to 42-inches in diameter and appurtenances. This project also
involves enclosing approximately 450 feet of open channel between Verona and Goodale
Avenue, and approximately 150 feet of open channel between Goodale and Milton Avenue.
The purpose of this project is to alleviate property loss and damage due to frequent basement,
yard and structure flooding on 11 properties. This project is scheduled to be completed in 275
days.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 145-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 146-10 APPROPRIATING $70,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
SUGAR CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN GRUPP ROAD 900 BLOCK STORM SEWER (85015), 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 A CONTRACT WITH HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION &
EXCAVATING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 146-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 242 lineal feet of 12-inches to 27-
inches in diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate
yard flooding and erosion. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 146-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 147-10 APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
PADDOCK CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN HEARTHSTONE CT. #3926 STORM SEWER (2008187), 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 A CONTRACT WITH B & G UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 147-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 210 lineal feet of pipe sewers 12-
inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding
and erosion. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 147-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 148-10 APPROPRIATING $103,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
SEWERS IN STACY DRIVE STORM SEWER (99068), IN THE CITY OF OLIVETTE,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN DITCHING & EXCAVATING COMPANY FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 148-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 528 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying
in size from 21-inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project
is to alleviate yard flooding and erosion. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 148-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 149-10 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $140,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO COMPLETE WEAVER AVENUE SANITARY
RELIEF SEWER (2003057); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 149-10 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this contract consists of the construction of approximately 2,323 lineal feet of storm sewers
varying in size from 12-inches to 27-inches in diameter, 29” x 45” elliptical pipe, and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate property loss and damage due to
basement backups and overloaded combined sewers. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 360 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 149-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 150-10 DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS IN CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS, STORM CHANNEL AND RELATED
APPURTENANCES IN THE PROJECT KNOWN AS BRISTOW AND ANN STORM SEWER
(2007084) TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF THE AREA, AND AUTHORIZING
THE ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS BY PURCHASE
OR BY THE INSTITUTION OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
Proposed Ord. No. 150-10 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes
the staff to enter into condemnation proceedings for a permanent sewer easement and
temporary construction easement on one (1) parcel of ground located in the City of Charlack,
Missouri. This easement and temporary easement are needed to construct this project, which
consists of approximately 1,800 feet of 12-inch to 36-inch diameter storm sewers and
appurtenances. There is an inadequate storm system causing yard, structure, and street
flooding along Bristow Avenue and Ackerman Avenue. This easement and temporary
easement have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a
settlement with the owner. This project is now tentatively scheduled to begin construction in
fiscal year 2010.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 150-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 151-10 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER TO LEASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, LYING IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY,
MISSOURI, TO PRO AM SOUTH L.L.C., AND TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT UPON
THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET OUT.
Proposed Ord. No. 151-10 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes
the District to enter into a contract with Pro AM South LLC for a term of two years with two five-
year options. The lease requires the property to be used exclusively as a driving range. Pro
AM South LLC will pay the District monthly rent at a rate of $325.00 per month for the initial two
years and the first five year option if the option is exercised. The rent will be increased to $350
per month if the second five-year lease option is exercised. The District has leased this same
property as a driving range consecutively since the 1970s.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 151-10
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 152-10 MAKING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,500,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO CONTINUE THE INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS
(SANITARY/COMBINED-FY2010) (2009062) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS
COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 152-10 was presented and read. This project consists of the
repair/replacement and construction of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified
by the Operations and Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 152-10
be introduced.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of Proposed Ord. No. 152-10.
Motion made by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No.
152-10 be adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 152-10 adopted and it was assigned Ordinance No.
13053.
Resolutions
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2900 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO JOHN A. BARAS FOR HIS 39 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 1970, TO HIS
RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2010.
Resolution No. 2900 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO2901 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO CHARLES C. GOODWIN FOR HIS 27 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY
SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM MAY 10, 1982, TO
HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2010.
Resolution No. 2901 was presented and read.
Motion made by Mr. Goffstein, seconded by Mr. Ross that Resolution Nos. 2900
and 2901 be adopted.
Motion passed – voice vote; 4 ayes, no nays
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Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, and unanimously
passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer