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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1484th Board Journal 3-11-2010 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. - - - - Mr. Goffstein opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. - - - - 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 - - - - 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. - - - - The Chair had no comments. - - - - 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. - - - - 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. - - - - 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. - - - - 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. - - - - 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. - - - - 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. - - - - UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances None Resolutions None - - - - 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 - - - - Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer