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JOURNAL OF THE (1495th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
December 9, 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 S. E. Myers, Acting General Counsel
J. H. Buford 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 Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; John Choinka, GBA; Will Krussel,
PB; Tom Ratzki, Black and Veatch; Bently Green, Black and Veatch; Don Willey, Laborers Local
110; Curt Wheeling, Laborers Local 110; Steve Cauley, EMLDC Laborers; Peggy Shaw, Shaw
Properties; Mark Eshelman, M3 Engineering; John Killups, Tetra Tech; Pam Hobbs,
Geotechnology; Joe Drimmel, HNTB; Evan Young, Call Newspapers; Rob Kuenzel, RJN; Carey
Brand, CH2M Hill; Ron Krusie, Burns & McDonnell; Sean Devoy, URS Corp., David Eike, URS
Corp., Aaron Griesheimer; SITE; Marie Collins, Asst. Director of Engineering; Betsy Schubert,
Purchasing Manager; Barb Mohn, Director of Information Systems; Vicki Taylor-Edwards,
Director of Human Resources; Mike Grace, Risk Management; Lance LeComb, Manager of
Public Information; 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. Buford, that the Board go into closed
session to discuss legal, confidential or privileged matters under §610.021(1), RSMO 1988
SUPP.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
J. Buford aye
During closed session the Board discussed confidential and privileged matters
related to the EPA case pursuant to§610.021(1), RSMO 1988 SUPP. No votes were taken
relative to this issue. There was also a discussion regarding the merits of appealing the
Stormwater Rate Case decision that was entered on July 9, 2010, declaring that the MSD
stormwater user charge violates Article X, section 22(a) of the Hancock Amendment. Motion to
appeal the decision was made by Mr. Buford and seconded by Mr. Ross.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
J. Buford aye
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Ross, to reconvene into open
session.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
J. Buford aye
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Upon motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, the Journal of the
November 10, 2010 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair had no comments.
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Mr. Berry reported that the Program Management Committee met on November
30, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Berry and Visintainer.
The minutes of the November 2, 2010 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed,
including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Item 43 – Tealbrook Estates – Staff is requesting that this ordinance be amended
before it is considered for adoption. Staff included $16,000 in the appropriation request instead
of the needed $160,000. Therefore, staff is requesting that the appropriation amount be
increased from $385,000 to $530,000. This appropriation is still less than the project budget of
$680,000.
Item 45 – Radar Rainfall Data – Staff is requesting approval of a one-year contract
with two option years as well as funding for the first year. Staff and the Committee engaged in a
discussion regarding how this information is developed and how it is used.
Item 47 – Thunderbird and Cardinal Drive – This is the first project for CTI &
Associates, a certified MBE firm located in Arnold, Missouri. Staff assured the Committee that
MWBE participation on this project will be accounted for even though the project size does not
require MWBE participation.
Staff then discussed current stormwater outreach efforts. While the efforts of the
Regional Floodplain Group have been completed, in a separate effort staff will meet with
municipal representatives in North County to discuss stormwater services and related issues.
As suggested by the Committee, if these efforts are successful in producing results, this model
will be tried in other areas of the District as well.
Finally, staff presented for discussion its current process for soliciting and
contracting with consultants. Staff reviewed Chapter 8 of the Missouri Revised Statutes
regarding contracts of this type, MSD’s pre-qualification process, MSD’s procedure for
consultant selection, and the guidelines used in negotiating contracts. Staff also described how
the scope of projects for consultant selection will have to change starting in FY2012 to meet
future capital needs. There followed an extended discussion regarding the details and issues
that need to be addressed to make this change successful.
There was also a discussion regarding what the Board of Trustees’ review and
approval process will be under this change. The draft program for FY2012 will be presented to
the consulting community on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Engineers’ Club of
St. Louis located at 4359 Lindell. Board members are welcome to attend. The proposed
change in project delivery will be presented for the Board of Trustees’ review and consideration
as part of the FY2012 budget review and approval process currently scheduled for March 2011.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
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Mr. Ross reported that the Audit Committee met on Tuesday, December 7, 2010
at 7:35 a.m. Present were Trustees Buford, Ross and Visintainer.
Mr. Jim Schmersahl of Schmersahl-Treloar presented the financial statements of
the District which are:
Agreed upon Procedures Report for capital project expenditures
The Fund Basis Financial Statements
The Audit Procedures on Landfill Closing Costs
The Schedule of Net Pledged Waste Water Revenue for the Bondholders
The Employee Pension Plan Report
The Deferred Compensation Plan Report
Should anybody be interested in receiving these reports, please contact Jan
Zimmerman.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
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Mr. Buford reported that the Finance Committee met on December 7, 2010. In
attendance were Trustees Buford, Visintainer and Ross. The Committee approved minutes
from the November 9, 2010 meeting.
Mr. Tyminski indicated that the $37 Million SRF Loan with the state to fund
Missouri River Plant is scheduled to close December 15th.
Mrs. Zimmerman gave her report on the current financial condition of the District
indicating it continues to in a positive position. She indicated the Budget Variance report being
closely monitored with a forecast of 2.06% under budget projection for FY11. The strategic
update included in the financial condition assessment was considered improved since the
favorable outcome of the Stormwater refund court decision. She also reported that user charge
collections for the month of October improved slightly over the prior month. Mrs. Zimmerman
indicated revenue and expenses will continue to be closely monitored due to the current
economic conditions and the District’s resulting strict budget.
Mr. Tyminski indicated that staff was evaluating the overlapping taxing sub-
districts and would be bringing forward to the committee a proposal to develop a revenue
stream focused on providing stormwater services.
Mrs. Zimmerman presented the October 2010 Adjustment Review Committee
report as required by ordinance and asked that the report be entered into the record. She then
indicated the District solicited bids for lockbox payment remittance services. The recommended
lockbox provider is Firstech located in Decatur, Illinois. A one-year contract with two optional
years is being proposed. After discussion, the Committee unanimously agreed to bring this
recommendation to the Board for consideration. This is Item # 48 on tonight’s agenda.
Mr. Tyminski noted that Pension & Investment Education for Board members is
planned to take place in January, and also indicated that consideration of adding an Emerging
Market Debt Manager to the Pension Plan manager group will be brought to the Committee for
consideration in the next two months.
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The Executive Director reported that on November 29th an order by Circuit Judge
Dildine was filed with the court stating that MSD would not be required to refund stormwater
impervious charges collected between March 2008 and September 2010. In his order, Judge
Dildine observed that refunding these charges would be unfair to MSD’s customers. This is
because they would be asked to pay a second time for the services already provided in order to
generate the cash needed for a refund.
Impervious charges are a common user charge to pay for stormwater services
around the country. MSD went to great lengths to craft a charge that was fair, equitable and
would provide for improved stormwater services for its customers. The Rate Commission
reviewed the question of its acceptability both legally and with respect to fairness. The charge
was recommended to the MSD Board in the fall of 2007 where it was subsequently enacted.
MSD has a responsibility to its customers to continue to provide adequate stormwater services
to the region and cannot do so without a dedicated stream of revenue. At this point, the trial has
not yet concluded. Another hearing scheduled for January 18th.
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Mr. Sullivan addressed the Board and expressed concern about the contracting
process for engineering services. He also felt that the District should have taken the
Stormwater user charge to a public vote.
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Ms. Peggy Shaw addressed the Board regarding her property rental business and
expressed a series of concerns related to: the accuracy of the billing process, the lack of
communications on the part of MSD, the lack of a dispute resolution process, the timeliness of
replies and the owner versus tenant billing methodology.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 49-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13161) APPROPRIATING
$240,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF CREVE COEUR FRONTENAC TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR CREEK STABILIZATION IN TEMPLE ISRAEL CREEK BANK STABILIZATION
(10180), IN THE CITY OF CREVE COEUR, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
WEHMEYER FARMS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CREEK STABILIZATION
CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 50-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13162) APPROPRIATING
$175,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN BROOKINGS #10931 CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENTS (GCMB-260) (10207), 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 HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING FOR
THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 51-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13163) APPROPRIATING
$870,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF COMBINED SEWERS IN CSO – INTERCEPTOR &
OUTFALL MODIFICATIONS PHASE III (10190), IN ST. LOUIS CITY, MISSOURI; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH GERSHENSON CONST. CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 52-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13164) APPROPRIATING
$500,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION,
DEMOLITION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES OF REAL PROPERTY FOR FLOOD MITIGATION
PURPOSES AND FOR THE PORTIS #3242 COMBINED SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (10145)
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 ACQUIRE, DEMOLISH, AND PERFORM RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR REAL
PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 53-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13165) APPROPRIATING
$30,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UNIVERSITY CITY TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN BRANFORD DRIVE #30 STORM SEWER (10538),
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 R. V. WAGNER, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 54-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13166) APPROPRIATING
$48,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF LYNN HAVEN TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN HOWDERSHELL PARK STORM
IMPROVEMENTS (10647), IN THE CITY OF HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
HEARTLAND CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 55-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13167) APPROPRIATING
$69,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES TO BE USED FOR
PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN INNISFAIL #217
STORM CHANNEL (10666), 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 A CONTRACT
WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE & EXCAVATING FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 56-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13168) APPROPRIATING
$1,200,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN RUTH-HELEN-CECELIA OUTFALL SEWER
(10451), IN THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, 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.M. MARSCHUETZ
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 58-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13169) APPROPRIATING
$424,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF AYRES SANITARY RELIEF AND I/I REDUCTION (10523) AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10586
WITH COLE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 59-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13170) APPROPRIATING
$259,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF CC-17 FOUR SEASONS BRANCH SANITARY RELIEF PHASE
II (10549) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10587 WITH PANGEA ENGINEERING AND
SURVEYING LLC FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 60-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13171) APPROPRIATING
$421,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF CREVE COEUR CREEK WATERSHED SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION (10568) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10588 WITH HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY FOR
THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 61-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13172) APPROPRIATING
$374,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF FEE FEE TRUNK SEWER (SKME-002) REHABILITATION AND
I/I REDUCTION (10597) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10589 WITH VANCE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 62-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13173) APPROPRIATING
$178,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF HERMITAGE I/I REDUCTION (SKME-615) (10645) AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10590
WITH OATES ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 63-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13174) APPROPRIATING
$320,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF NEW ENGLAND TOWN CLIFF CAVE PUMP STATION (P-323)
IMPROVEMENTS (10715) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10591 WITH THE STERLING COMPANY FOR THE
AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 64-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13175) APPROPRIATING
$330,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF UPPER JESKE PARK LATERAL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-
314) (10781) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER IN CONTRACT 10592 WITH ACCESS ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE
AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 65-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13176) AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA WHEREBY SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES
USA WILL PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE DISTRICT’S HEADQUARTERS BUILDING,
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT AS NEEDED.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 66-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13177) AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO MISSOURI PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (MOPERM)
(MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S
COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER
31, 2011.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 67-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13178) AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
METLIFE LIFE INSURANCE CORP. FOR THE DISTRICT’S EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE AND
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 68-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13179) REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 12452, ADOPTED JUNE 14, 2007, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE
IN LIEU THEREOF ON THE SAME SUBJECT, ESTABLISHING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND TRUST FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 69-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13180) ESTABLISHING A
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN AND TRUST FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 70-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13181) REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 12818, AS ADOPTED FEBRUARY 12, 2009, AND ENACTING A NEW
ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE
FOR THE PENSIONING AND OTHER WELFARE BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, AND THE SPOUSES AND MINOR
CHILDREN OF DECEASED EMPLOYEES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
PUBLIC FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE IN PURSUANCE OF THE MISSOURI
CONSTITUTION 1945 AS AMENDED, AND THE MISSOURI STATUTE ENACTED
AUTHORIZING SAID PENSION PLAN, AND THE PLAN OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 71-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13182) REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 12895, AS ADOPTED JUNE 11, 2009, AND ENACTING A NEW
ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF, IDENTIFYING AND DESIGNATING THE RATE
COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE ON THE RATE
COMMISSION OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 72-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13183) AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $37,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUBORDINATE
WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN
PROGRAM) SERIES 2010C OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, RENOVATING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND
EQUIPPING THE DISTRICT’S WASTEWATER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND
DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DISTRICT TO
FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED
MATTERS.
Plan Approval
Capilia Sanitary Relief (SKME-511) (Rehabilitation) (10115)
This project, located north of Gravois and west of Laclede Station Road in the
Cities of Crestwood and Grantwood Village, is to alleviate basement backups and
overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and
the estimated construction cost is $102,000.
CC-013 Storm System Replacement (10291)
This project, located south of New Halls Ferry Road and north of Greenway Chase
Drive in the City of Florissant, is to alleviate yard flooding and cave-ins at #15267
Old Halls Ferry Road. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the
estimated construction cost is $161,000.
Chalet Court Storm Sewer (10280)
This project, located west of Lindbergh Boulevard and south of Olive Boulevard in
the City of Creve Coeur, is to alleviate yard erosion. This project is in the Fiscal
Year 2011 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $70,000.
Count Drive #10556 Storm Sewer (10560)
This project, located south of Interstate 270 and east of New Halls Ferry Road in
unincorporated St. Louis County, is to alleviate street and yard flooding. This
project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the estimated construction cost is
$39,500.
Iris Lane Bank Stabilization (10668)
This project, located west of Iris Lane and south of West Essex Avenue in the City
of Kirkwood, is to alleviate yard erosion. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011
Budget and the estimated construction cost is $55,000.
Malus & Green Park Storm Sewer (10252)
This project, located south of Reavis Barracks Road and east of Union Road in
unincorporated St. Louis County, is to alleviate creek bank erosion. This project is
in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $496,000.
CC-15 Seven Pines to Bennington Place Sanitary Relief Phase II (SKME-033) (10406)
This project, located North of Fee Fee Road and West of Basston Drive in the City
of Maryland Heights and Unincorporated St. Louis County, is to alleviate basement
backups and overcharged sewer mains. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011
Budget and the estimated construction cost is $1,521,000.
Fallbrook-Devondale I/I Reduction (SKME-644 & 645) (10381)
This project, located North of Clayton Road and east of Interstate 270 in the Cities
of Creve Coeur, Frontenac, Town and Country and the Village of Westwood, is to
alleviate wet weather backups. This project is in Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the
estimated construction cost is $614,000.
Tower Grove-Manchester Combined Sewer System Phase II (Utah & Humphrey Storm Relief
Sewers) (10778)
This project, located south of Tower Grove Park and east of Morganford Road in
the City of Saint Louis, is to minimize the potential for basement backups and
surface flooding due to overcharged combined sewers. This project is in the
Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $2,888,000.
Bopp Sanitary Relief I/I Reduction (SKME-611) (10298)
This project, located north of Manchester Road and east of Interstate 270 in the
City of Des Peres, is to alleviate sanitary sewer overflows and basement back-ups.
This project is in the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget and the estimated construction cost
is $1,260,000.
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, that the Consent Agenda
be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye J. Goffstein aye
J. Buford aye
The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted and proposed Ord. Nos. 49-11, 50-11, 51-11,
52-11, 53-11, 54-11, 55-11, 56-11, 58-11, 59-11, 60-11, 61-11, 62-11, 63-11, 64-11, 65-11, 66-
11, 67-11, 68-11, 69-11, 70-11, 71-11 and 72-11 were assigned Ordinance Nos. 13161, 13162,
13163, 13164, 13165, 13166, 13167, 13168, 13169, 13170, 13171, 13172, 13173, 13174,
13175, 13176, 13177, 13178, 13179, 13180, 13181, 13182 and 13183.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 57-11 APPROPRIATING
$530,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN TEALBROOK ESTATES STORM SEWER (10226),
IN THE CITIES OF CREVE COEUR AND 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
METRO UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Berry, that proposed Ord. No. 57-11
be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye J. Goffstein aye
R. Berry aye D. Visintainer aye
J. Buford aye
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 57-11.
Motion made by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No.
57-11 be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 57-11 adopted and it was assigned Ordinance No.
13184.
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. 74-11 APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF MALINE
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN
FERGUSON BRANCH BANK STABILIZATION (10278), 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 A CONTRACT WITH WEHMEYER FARMS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 74-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10584 consists of the construction of approximately 29 cubic yards of gabions, 673
square yards of bank protection–biostabilization, 25 lineal feet of 18-inch diameter pipe sewers
and associated appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate creek bank and yard
erosion. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 74-11
be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
J. Goffstein aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 75-11 APPROPRIATING $120,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR RADAR RAINFALL DATA (FY2011) (10743)
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 10603 WITH VIEUX AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 75-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10603 will allow the District to continue maintaining the integration between the
existing rain gauge network and NEXRAD radar data in an effort that produces Gauge Adjusted
Radar Rainfall (GARR) data for use by District engineers, various planning and design
consultants, and Operations divisions. This contract will continue to allow web-accessible
rainfall data to District personnel, monthly archive quality rainfall data, review and analysis of
District rain gauges, major rainfall event support, enhancing web-based tools, hydrologic stream
response support, support for the District’s hydraulic models and training. Radar rainfall data is
a technology used to enhance hydraulic modeling and calibration, confirming sewer flow
metering responses to rain events, and inflow/infiltration assessments, CSO & SSO control
planning, watershed and stormwater programs, preliminary and final designs. This technology
allows the District to estimate more accurately the amount of rain that falls within District
boundaries that is not detected at rain gauge sites. This contract is for one year with an option
to renew for two additional years.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 75-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
J. Goffstein aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 76-11 APPROPRIATING $3,000,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF MANCHESTER AVENUE COMBINED SEWER RELIEF – PHASE II
(10078); 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 GERSHENSON CONST.
CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 77-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10582 consists of the construction of approximately 2,100 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 60-inches in diameter and appurtenances. This construction is
the second phase of a multiphase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to
alleviate basement backups and flooding due to overcharged combined sewers. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 330 days.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 77-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
J. Goffstein aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 78-11 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIRSTECH PAYMENT
PROCESSING SOLUTIONS WHEREBY FIRSTECH PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS
WILL PROVIDE LOCKBOX SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 78-11 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into a one-year contract with two optional years with Firstech Payment
Processing Solutions for lockbox services for a portion of the District’s monthly sewer bills.
Their services would be used to provide an additional payment method to customer for bill
payment. This service will is also used to collect returned mail from the District’s lockbox and
converted to an electronic format for processing by District staff.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 78-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
J. Goffstein aye
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Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Goffstein, and unanimously
passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer