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JOURNAL OF THE (1500th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
May 12, 2011 – 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
R. T. Berry, Chair J. L. Theerman, Executive Director
J. H. Buford, Vice Chair (excused) S. E. Myers, General Counsel
J. H. Goffstein 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; Ed Sweet, Parsons; William Ray,
St. Louis County; Don Willey, Laborers; Ronny Griffin, Laborers Local 110; Mark Eshelman, M3
Engineering; David Cavender, Horner & Shifrin; Tom Ratzki, Black & Veatch; Mavis Thompson;
Steve Cauley, EMLDC Laborers; Phil Sutin, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Lawrence Nwachukwu,
Basilico Engineering; Rob Kuenzel, RJN; Gary Toribio, URS; Pam Hobbs, Geotechnology;
William Ragucci, PB Boston; Jim Coll, Jacobs; Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; Will Krussel,
PB; Terry Briggs, SITE; Matt Sczesny, KMOV; Laura Bluedorn, KMOV; Michelle Meier, MSD;
MSD Denis Simon, MSD; Marie Collins, Asst. Director of Engineering; 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. Berry opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call.
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Motion made by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Ross, that the Board go into
closed session to discuss legal, confidential or privileged matters under §610.021(1), RSMO
1988 SUPP. ; discussions regarding negotiations with employee groups under §610.021(9).
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
During closed session the Board discussed confidential and privileged matters
related to the EPA and mediation discussions pursuant to§610.021(1), RSMO 1988 SUPP. No
votes were taken.
Motion made by Mr. Goffstein, seconded by Mr. Berry, to reconvene into open
session.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
R. Berry aye J. Goffstein aye
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Upon motion made by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Ross, the Journal of the
April 20, 2011 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair called for a vote on the approval of Ms. Mavis Thompson, Esq. to serve
on the Civil Service Commission.
Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion passed.
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Mr. Visintainer reported that the Program Management Committee met on May 3,
2011 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Visintainer and Ross.
The minutes of the April 5, 2011 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed,
including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Item 22 – Lada Avenue Storm Sewer – The requested appropriation is $140,000
over budget. In response to a question by the Committee, the additional costs were due to
unexpected tunneling instead of open-cut construction. Staff responded to a MWBE question by
the Committee by indicating that the MWBE policy for all types of construction is under review.
Item 25 – Valley Sanitary Relief – Staff reported that an additional $100,000 is
included in this appropriation to address temporary facility costs that may be needed to maintain
operations at Forest Hills Country Club during construction of this project.
Item 28 – Fielding Road #10 Channel Improvements – This is Landesign’s first
contract with the District. They will be required to successfully complete this project before
being allowed to bid on another project.
Items 30 & 31 – Normton Drive and Wenneker – Treebrook – Both of these
proposed ordinances contain an extra $75,000 in the proposed appropriations for the purchase
of mitigation credits to meet the Corps of Engineers’ requirements. The Board will have to
approve any agreement to purchase these credits.
Item 33 – Lafayette Crossing Annexation – Staff presented a request for
annexation to the Committee. As required by Charter, the property owners have submitted a
request for annexation, a petition signed by all five current property owners requesting
annexation, and a boundary description. These are all attached to the proposed ordinance. As
the proposed area is adjacent to the existing District boundaries and the area can be easily
served by an existing local sanitary sewer, staff feels the proposed annexation meets the
Charter requirements in that it can be efficiently served by District facilities and recommends
that the Board approve this annexation request. The Committee voted unanimously to forward
this ordinance to the full Board and recommends approval of the proposed ordinance.
Item 53a – Brightwell Sanitary Relief – Staff reported to the Committee that they
would be requesting introduction and adoption of this construction project at the June Board
meeting. Due to a District error during the bidding process, this project had to be re-bid. With
this delay, the schedule to complete the project is very close to the required completion date.
Item 10 – Bond Place Sanitary Sewers Subdistrict – This ordinance is proposed
for adoption and will establish the subdistrict boundaries. At the March 10, 2011 meeting, the
Board introduced this ordinance. On March 29, 2011, a public hearing was held to discuss this
project. The results of that public hearing will be presented later in this meeting. With the
positive response received at this public meeting, staff is recommending that the Board adopt
the subdistrict boundaries. Once the subdistrict is established, the property owners of the
subdistrict will be offered a chance to vote on whether or not they wish to pay for proposed
improvements to the private sanitary sewer system in order that the system can be made public
and maintained by the District.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 a.m.
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Mr. Goffstein reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met on April 21,
2011, at 7:30am. In attendance were Trustees Visintainer and Buford.
Ms. Edwards led a discussion regarding the appointment of a new Civil Service
Commissioner to fill an expiring term. Motion was granted to present this for Board approval
and is Item No. 8A on tonight's Agenda.
Next, Mr. Theerman updated the committee on the proposed changes to the
District's Charter Plan. The next step is to draft potential ballot groupings and forward for Board
review. A discussion regarding what items to present on a ballot and at which election, will be
discussed at future committee meetings.
Ms. Zimmerman brought forth a discussion regarding the recommended Tax
Levies for Fiscal Year 2012. She presented a Finding of Facts to illustrate that Fund Balances
are sufficient. A statement and presentation will be made at the next Public Hearing on the
Budget. Ms. Zimmerman also reviewed the wastewater rate change proposal that was
presented to the Finance Committee.
Finally, Mr. Tyminski briefed the committee regarding the impact of the Dodd-
Frank Bill. The Dodd-Frank Bill is the Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act signed
into law in December 2010. Certain provisions would have a potential impact on appointed
members of Boards as it may require registration with the SEC for those members who are
considered Municipal Advisors for agencies issuing bonds. Further comments were issued to
the regulators asking for revision and clarification of these provisions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35am.
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Mr. Berry reported that the Finance Committee met at on May 10, 2011. In
attendance were Trustees Buford and Visintainer. The Committee approved the minutes from
the April 14th Committee Meeting.
Ms. Susan Oefelein of McGriff, Seibels & Williams, reported on the renewal of the
District’s various property and casualty insurance indicating policy premiums are lower or
unchanged for a total renewal cost of $2.6 M. The Committee unanimously recommended
these items be brought to the Board for consideration. These are Items #36 - 45 on tonight’s
agenda.
Ms. Edwards recommended the second year option of the contract with Corporate
Claims Management Inc., be exercised. CCMI provides third party administration services for
the District’s water back-up, workers’ compensation, general liability, auto errors and omission
claims and any other claims against the District. The Committee unanimously recommended
this item be brought to the Board for consideration and is Item #49 on the agenda.
Ms. Edwards recommended the District’s Classification and Compensation Plans
be revised to include two new positions. One position will be dedicated to the District’s in-house
MWBE monitoring and an existing engineering Manager position will be redefined as a
Supervisor. She also suggested vacated positions be deleted from plan. Ms. Edwards then
recommended a 2.5% wage increase be implemented for District union employees effective July
1, 2011, with a 3% increase effective the following year. She indicated these increases are per
agreements with the various District Unions. She also recommended the C-schedule merit pool
be increased. The Committee unanimously recommended these items be brought to the full for
consideration. These are Items 34 & 35 on tonight’s agenda.
Ms. Myers recommended the RFP for District federal legislative services be
awarded to Cardinal Point Partners, LLC at a cost of $75,000 per year. She indicated the
contract is for one-year with three one-year options. The Committee agreed to recommend this
item for Board approval.
Ms. Zimmerman reported the District’s proposed FY12 Budget presented to the
Finance Committee on April 12, 2011 was amended as directed. She indicated the FY12
Budget totals $208 million dollars and is Item # 46 on the agenda. She also indicated an
ordinance will be presented to establish property tax levies to fund the District’s stormwater
program. This is Item #47 on tonight’s agenda. She continued by reporting on current financial
condition of the District indicating it continues in a positive position through March 2011. Mrs.
Zimmerman indicated the Budget Variance report is being closely monitored with a forecast of
0.98% under budget. She reported the District’s projected revenue and expenses continue to
remain stable and will continue to be monitored closely. She presented the February 2011
Adjustment Review Committee as required by ordinance and asked that the report be entered
into the record.
Mr. Tyminski and Ms. Jeanne Vanda (PFM) updated the committee on the
upcoming $52 million fixed rate bond sale tentatively scheduled for July 2011. Much of the
discussion focused on whether the bond sale should be executed on a competitive or a
negotiated basis. Staff recommended a competitive sale.
Ms. Zimmerman provided a summary of the wastewater rate proposal and
indicated it is scheduled to be submitted to the Rate Commission on May 10, 2011.
Ms. Kristen Finney-Cooke from NEPC, reported on the investment performance
for the District’s pension plan. She provided an Investment Performance Analysis indicating first
quarter markets were positive despite higher volatility. She indicated the overall asset allocation
plan continue to be well diversified and in line with the target asset allocation. As of March 31,
2011, the value of the plan was $202.4 million and the fund a 3.5% return for the first quarter.
She also reported on the District’s periodic Equity Manager Review noting that most managers
have added value to the District’s overall investment performance. There were two managers
that the District will need to discuss future performance expectations with. She also
recommended that the District update its Pension Investment Policy to better define criteria
when a change of mangers is required. Ms. Cooke also presented the results of a search for an
Emerging Markets Debt Manager, three firms were recommended for oral interviews. These
firms are: Stone Harbor, Wellington and GMO. Mr. Tyminski indicated that staff will arrange the
oral interviews and invited the Trustees to join in the interview process.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
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The Executive Director reported that on May 10th, the District submitted a new rate
case to our Rate Commission for review. In 2000, voters in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis
County approved changes to the District’s charter that created an independent rate commission.
This commission, made up of 15 member organizations, is charged with review of all rate
changes. As part of this process, the commission will hold numerous public meetings over the
next several months.
The rate change notice is required to continue our efforts to comply with the
requirements of the clean water act. In 2007, the USEPA and the Department of Natural
Resources sued MSD for alleged violations related to sewer overflows. While efforts continue to
mediate a settlement to this lawsuit, the District is committed to making required improvements
to its infrastructure in line with regulations.
The proposal funds $1 billion of system improvements from fiscal year 2013
through fiscal year 2016. 100 percent of these improvements are required by regulations. In
order to perform this work without devastating rate increases, the District proposes to seek voter
approval for a $945 million bond authorization as part of the proposal. Even with the use of
substantial debt financing, the average residential sewer bill will rise from $28.73 to 47.05 over
the four year period.
It is anticipated that the Rate Commission will be reviewing this proposal
throughout the summer and will make a recommendation to the board of trustees in the fall.
As mentioned by Mr. Berry at the last Board meeting we will present information
about our environmental compliance on a quarterly basis. The District is highly regulated which
makes presenting all the various aspects of our compliance record infeasible. I have asked Jon
Sprague to put together statistics on our wastewater operation and to include our treatment
plant and collection system environmental performance. He as also included some customer
emergency response as well. We intend to regularly present updated information in May,
August, November and February for each preceding calendar quarter. A full copy of this
presentation is available on the District’s website.
I would like to point out that tonight is the 1500th meeting of the District’s Board of
Trustees. For 55 years, MSD has strived to provide high quality service to our customers.
During that time, we’ve integrated 79 different sewer systems into a single wastewater utility
with almost 6500 miles of sewer, 286 pump stations and 7 treatment plants. Each day we serve
our 1.4 million customers by collecting and treating over 300 million gallons of wastewater,
which is then returned to our regions rivers. In spite of funding difficulties, we also manage a
stormwater system consisting of 3000 miles of storm sewers and improved channels.
Approximately 500,000 parcels in St. Louis City and County rely on our drainage infrastructure
and other services. From a regulatory perspective, we serve as the lead wastewater and
stormwater agency in the St. Louis region. These statistics make MSD one of the largest water
utilities in the country. Our size and the integration of wastewater and stormwater services
allows for large economies of scale benefiting our many customers and the environment.
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Mr. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board and reiterated his concern that the District’s
Rate Commission is not a credible representative of the public’s interest because its
membership is controlled by the District’s Board of Trustees. He also raised concern about the
money that the District was spending on engineering, consulting and legal services.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 120-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13237) ESTABLISHING A
TAX BILL BOUNDARY FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BOND PLACE AND WEST
WATSON ROAD, BOND PLACE SANITARY SEWERS (S.D. #2010094) (11067(IN THE CITY
OF SUNSET HILLS, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 123-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13238) APPROPRIATING
$265,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN DIEBOLD – CELTIC CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENT (GCMB-340) (10056), 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 IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE AFORESAID
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 124-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13239) APPROPRIATING
$70,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN LINDBERGH AND PATTERSON STORM
SEWER (10218), 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 TAP
UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 125-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13240) APPROPRIATING
$460,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN STONELL – ELISE DRIVE STORM
PROJECT (GCMB-220) (10036), IN THE CITY OF LAKESHIRE, 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.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 126-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13241) APPROPRIATING
$6,100,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY
SEWER REHABILITATION AT INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (REHABILITATION) (FY2011B)
(11068), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AND NORTH AND WESTERN PORTIONS OF 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 CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 127-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13242) APPROPRIATING
$63,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN IRENE & BOPP STORM SEWER (10667), 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 TAP UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 128-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13243) APPROPRIATING
$142,000.00 FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF WATKINS CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
CREEK STABILIZATION OF LANETT CT. #11390 STORM IMPROVEMENT (10349), IN ST.
LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID PROJECT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 129-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13244) APPROPRIATING
$150,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UNIVERSITY CITY TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN MINERVA – WENGLER – BURNS STORM
SEWER (10060), 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 CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 130-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13245) APPROPRIATING
$510,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN WOODLEAF COURT STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS (10151), 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
UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 131-11 (ORDINANCE NO. 13246) AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13103, AS ADOPTED JUNE 10, 2010, AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
ONE AND A NEW SECTION TWO IN LIEU THEREOF IN ORDER TO CORRECT A
SCRIVENERS ERROR FOR THE DISTRICT'S FISCAL PERIODS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010
AND EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH SCHMERSAHL TREALOR & CO. FOR INDEPENDENT
AUDIT SERVICES TO INCLUDE ALL PERIODS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.
Plan Approval
None
Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, that the Consent Agenda
be adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye J. Goffstein aye
The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted and proposed Ord. Nos. 120-11, 123-11, 124-
11, 125-11, 126-11, 112711, 128-11, 129-11, 130-11 and 131-11 were assigned Ordinance
Nos. 13237, 13238, 13239, 13240, 13241, 13242, 13243, 13244, 13245 and 13246.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
None
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. 137-11 APPROPRIATING $740,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SEWER
SEPARATION IN THE CSO – MACKLIND OUTFALL L-062 SEPARATION (10159), 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 MB MITCHELL, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID
SEWER SEPARATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 137-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10637 consists of the construction of approximately 153 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 15-inches to 21-inches in diameter, 208 lineal feet of 20-inch pipe-in-tunnel,
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to separate a reach of combined sewer and
eliminate a CSO. This project will eliminate one (1) CSO. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 180 days.
Motion made by Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No.
137-11 be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 138-11 APPROPRIATING $138,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR CREEKBANK
STABILIZATION IN THUNDERBIRD DRIVE BANK STABILIZATION (10201), 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 R.V. WAGNER, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
CREEKBANK STABILIZATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 138-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10662 consists of the construction of approximately 178 square yards of rock lining,
631 square yards of bank protection – biostabilization, 15 lineal feet of reinforced concrete wall,
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate streambank erosion. This project
is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 138-11
be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 139-11 APPROPRIATING $580,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
MALINE CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN LADA AVENUE STORM SEWER (10287) 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 ESSEX CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 139-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10660 consists of the construction of approximately 101 lineal feet of rock lined
channel, 130 lineal feet of roadside ditch, 316 lineal feet of stabilized drainage swale, 1,158
lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 18-inches to 42-inches in diameter, 163 lineal feet
of pipe-in-tunnel, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to relieve basement, yard,
and street flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion by Mr. Feldhaus, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 139-
11 be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 140-11 APPROPRIATING $1,000,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN GLENDALE SECTION D SANITARY RELIEF
PHASE II (SKME-624) (I/I REDUCTION) (10457) 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 INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 140-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10656 consists of the construction of the rehabilitation of approximately 16,781 lineal
feet of sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 15-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe
(CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to remove excessive inflow/infiltration in system
causing SSO activation and basement backups. I/I defects have been identified by I/I
investigation studies. A SSO will be evaluated for removal after this and two other projects are
completed. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 140-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 141-11 APPROPRIATING $370,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR POWER
SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS SANITARY PUMP STATIONS PHASE III (10364) IN
THE CITIES OF OLIVETTE, FENTON, AND 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 R.V. WAGNER, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 141-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10642 consists of the construction of power supply improvements at three pump
station sites by installing backup generators. The purpose of this project is to eliminate pump
station overflows during power failures. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 141-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 142-11 APPROPRIATING $3,300,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY RELIEF SEWERS IN VALLEY SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-
014) PHASE II (10147) IN THE CITIES OF BALLWIN, CHESTERFIELD, AND CLARKSON
VALLEY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KOLB GRADING, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 142-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10657 consists of the construction of approximately 9,306 lineal feet of 8-inch to
24-inch diameter sanitary relief sewers. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase
improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate basement backups and
overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will eliminate one (1) SSO. This project is scheduled
to be completed in 386 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No.142-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye D. Visintainer aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 143-11 APPROPRIATING $2,400,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
SANITARY AND STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN CSO - MCKNIGHT RD SE OF HWY 40
CSO INTERCEPTOR (I-292)/OUTFALL (10141), IN THE CITIES OF BRENTWOOD, LADUE
AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS, 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
AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 143-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10649 consists of the construction of approximately 5,059 lineal feet of storm sewer
pipe varying in size from 12-inches to 36-inches in diameter, 608 lineal feet of reinforced
concrete box culvert 5-feet wide by 3-feet high, 639 lineal feet of 8-inch to 20-inch sanitary
sewer pipe and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources on 13 private properties.
This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of
this project is to implement the District’s long-term CSO control plan to address combined sewer
overflows. This project will eliminate two (2) SSOs. This project is scheduled to be completed
in 370 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No.143-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 144-11 APPROPRIATING $168,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN ARLEE & HOFFMEISTER STORM SEWER
(10389) 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 FRED
M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 144-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10658 consists of the construction of approximately 410 feet of channel construction
and 180 feet of 36-inch storm sewer. The purpose of this project is to eliminate a storm sewer
conflict with the Lemay WWTP Wet Weather Expansion Outfall Sewer. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 144-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 145-11 APPROPRIATING $134,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR CREEKBANK STABILIZATION FOR FIELDING ROAD #10
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS (10602), 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 LANDESIGN, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID CREEKBANK STABILIZATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 145-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10661 consists of the construction of approximately 260 lineal feet of natural channel
stabilization and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard erosion. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 145-11 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 147-11 APPROPRIATING $580,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
BLACK CREEK TO BE USED FOR CREEK-BANK STABILIZATION IN NORMTON DRIVE
BANK STABILIZATION (10200), 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
WEHMEYER FARMS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID CREEKBANK
STABILIZATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 147-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10667 consists of the construction of approximately 6,700 square feet of modular
block wall, 7 shear vanes, 35 lineal feet of channel reinforced cutoff walls, 3 area inlets, 37 lineal
feet of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipe, and 32 feet of ductile iron pipe. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate creek erosion. This project is scheduled to be completed in 270 days.
Motion by Mr. Ross seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 147-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 148-11 APPROPRIATING $515,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
BLACK CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR CREEKBANK STABILIZATION
FOR WENNEKER - TREEBROOK LANE STORM CHANNEL (10228), 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 IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 148-11 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10668 consists of the construction of approximately 2,000 square feet of modular
block wall and 6,900 square feet of articulated concrete block mattress system. The purpose of
this project is to alleviate creek erosion that is approaching structures. This project is scheduled
to be completed in 270 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 148-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 149-11 APPROPRIATING $320,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK AND $10,000.00 FROM THE STORMWATER FACILITIES FUND FOR
STORMWATER PLANNING SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
STORMWATER PLANNING (FY2011) (10624) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 10409 WITH PARSONS
WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORMWATER PLANNING
SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 149-11 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes
the District to enter into Contract #10409, for one year with one option year, with Parsons Water
& Infrastructure Inc. for the planning of various stormwater projects in the CIRP located within
the Deer Creek watershed and other areas of the District as needed. This project consists of
the review and analysis of existing complaint data, review and analysis of existing identified
projects, development of project definitions and preliminary studies for the CIRP, and additional
planning services as needed throughout the District as a supplemental to an ongoing internal
stormwater planning effort. This contract is for a total maximum contract amount of
$330,000.00. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 149-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 150-11 TO EXTEND THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO INCLUDE AN AREA OF ST. LOUIS
COUNTY, WHICH COULD BE EFFICIENTLY SERVED BY THE SEWER OR DRAINAGE
FACILITIES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 150-11 was presented and read. The property owners have
requested annexation into District boundaries so that sanitary service may be provided for their
properties, and the consequence that at least some of the properties may be developed.
Construction of the required sewers will be completed by Claymont Development LLC. The
properties are contiguous with current District boundaries. All of the owners have signed the
standard petition for annexation.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 150-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 151-11 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13050,
AS ADOPTED MARCH 11, 2010, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 151-11 was presented and read. This ordinance revises the
Classification Plan amended March 11, 2010
Motion by Mr. Visintainer seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 151-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 152-11 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 12690,
ADOPTED JULY 10, 2008 AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF,
PRESCRIBING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED
POSITIONS OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, EXCEPT THE
POSITIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY-TREASURER AND INTERNAL
AUDITOR.
Proposed Ord. No. 152-11 was presented and read. This ordinance revises the
Compensation Plan amended July 10, 2008.
Motion by Mr. Visintainer seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 152-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 153-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M.
GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S PRIMARY PROPERTY, BOILER AND MACHINERY
INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 153-11 was presented and read. This insurance provides
replacement cost coverage for real and personal property in excess of the deductible and
subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with FM
Global Insurance Company from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 153-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 154-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M.
GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS FLOOD & EARTH MOVEMENT INSURANCE
COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 154-11 was presented and read. This insurance provides
$30,000,000 replacement cost coverage for flood for real and personal property in excess of the
policy limits provided under the NFIP through FEMA. The insurance provides $50,000,000
replacement cost coverage for real and personal property for earth movement. This ordinance
will authorize the District to enter into a contract with FM Global Insurance Company from July
1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 154-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 155-11 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO
PROCURE FLOOD INSURANCE FROM THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
(FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY) DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2011
TO JUNE 30, 2012, FOR THE BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS AT CERTAIN SPECIFIED
DISTRICT LOCATIONS.
Proposed Ord. No. 155-11 was presented and read. This insurance provides
actual cash value coverage for real and personal property in excess of the deductible, and
subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with
National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA and Selective Insurance Company) from July 1, 2011
to June 30, 2012.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 155-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 156-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
FEDERAL (CHUBB) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF
MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM
JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 156-11 was presented and read. This insurance coverage
pays, on behalf of MSD, all sums in excess of the deductible, that the District becomes legally
obligated to pay as a result of Breach of Fiduciary Duty, subject to policy limits. This ordinance
will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company from
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 156-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 157-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
FEDERAL (CHUBB) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF
MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S COMMERCIAL CRIME INSURANCE
COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 157-11 was presented and read. This insurance coverage
indemnifies MSD against loss and claim expense in excess of the deductible level as a result of
a Commercial Crime event, subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company from July 1, 2011 to June 30,
2012.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 157-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 58-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MISSOURI
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCE FUND FOR THE DISTRICT’S
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE
30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 158-11 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund from July 1,
2011 to June 30, 2012.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 158-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 159-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ZURICH
(STEADFAST) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI
INC., AGENTS) FOR THE DISTRICT’S MAJOR FACILITY POLLUTION LIABILITY
INSURANCE FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 159-11 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company
from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012 for the District’s Facility Pollution Liability coverage. This
policy provides $10 million of coverage above a $500,000 self-insured retention for pollution
environmental claims.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 159-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 160-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ZURICH
(STEADFAST) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI,
INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT'S BLOCKED MAIN AND OVERCHARGED SEWER LINE
BACKUP INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 160-11 was presented and read. Since 1995, MSD has
sponsored an insurance program that compensates customers for damage arising from sewer
backups that were caused by blocked sewer mains. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company from July 1, 2011 to June 30,
2012. The policy provides $10,000,000 of coverage above a deductible of $8,500,000.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 160-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 161-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANIES (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI,
INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE
FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 161-11 was presented and read. This insurance provides
coverage for liability claims and defense costs. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter
into a contract with Travelers Insurance Company from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. The
policy provides $2,000,000 of auto liability coverage above a $100,000 deductible and auto
physical damage above a $3,000 deductible. Auto liability and auto physical damage were
included in the combined liability program last year.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 161-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 162-11 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RLI
INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT)
FOR THE DISTRICT’S CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT (INLAND MARINE) INSURANCE
PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012.
Proposed Ord. No. 162-11 was presented and read. This insurance provides
coverage for loss of and /or damage to listed equipment. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with RLI Insurance Company from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
The policy provides $250,000 of loss and damage coverage per piece of equipment above a
$5,000 deductible per piece of equipment (unlicensed vehicles and equipment) listed on the
policy. The District will cover $5,327,428 of equipment under this policy, which is the policy
limit. Equipment is excluded under the auto physical damage policy and is subject to a
$100,000 deductible under the property policy if located on District property.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 162-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 163-11 REPEALING AND SUPERSEDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13213 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 10, 2011, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
IN FOR THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT IN THE GENERAL FUND, THE
WATER BACKUP INSURANCE & REIMBURSEMENT FUND, THE IMPROVEMENT FUND,
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND, THE STORMWATER OPERATIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, THE EMERGENCY
FUNDS, THE DEBT SERVICE FUNDS, AND THE WASTEWATER REVENUE BOND
SERVICE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE
30, 2012, AMOUNTING IN THE AGGREGATE $208,253,663 TO PAY INTEREST FALLING
DUE ON BONDS ISSUED, THE COSTS OF SUPPORT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE DISTRICT AND ITS VARIOUS SUBDISTRICTS, AND EMERGENCIES.
Proposed Ord. No. 163-11 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes
the various District Departments to expend funds during FY 2012 for wastewater and
stormwater operations of the District.
Motion by Mr. Goffstein seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 163-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 164-11 DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF
TAXES WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED, ASSESSED, AND COLLECTED IN THE YEAR 2011 ON
ALL TAXABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY, RESPECTIVELY, AND IN
SUBDISTRICTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:
COLDWATER CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT, GRAVOIS CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT,
MALINE CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT, WATKINS CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT,
SUBDISTRICT NO. 88 (FOUNTAIN CREEK), SUBDISTRICT NO. 89 (LORETTA-JOPLIN),
SUBDISTRICT NO. 342 (CLAYTON-CENTRAL), SUBDISTRICT NO. 366 (UNIVERSITY CITY
BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES STORMWATER SUBDISTRICT), SUBDISTRICT NO. 367
(DEER CREEK STORMWATER SUBDISTRICT), SUBDISTRICT NO. 369 (SUGAR CREEK),
SUBDISTRICT NO. 448 (MISSOURI RIVER - BONFILS), SUBDISTRICT NO. 449 (MERAMEC
RIVER BASIN - M.S.D. SOUTHWEST), SUBDISTRICT NO. 453 (SHREWSBURY BRANCH OF
RIVER DES PERES), SUBDISTRICT NO. 454 (SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES),
SUBDISTRICT NO. 455 (BLACK CREEK), SUBDISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE RIVER DES PERES
WATERSHED (CREVE COEUR-FRONTENAC AREA), SUBDISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE RIVER
DES PERES WATERSHED (NORTH AFFTON AREA) AND SUBDISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE
RIVER DES PERES WATERSHED (WELLSTON AREA).
Proposed Ord. No. 164-11 was presented and read. The action determines the
amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed and collected in the year 2011 on all taxable
tangible property in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. County,
respectively, and in its various subdistricts.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 164-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 165-11 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CARDINAL POINT
PARTNERS, LLC, WHEREBY CARDINAL POINT PARTNERS, LLC WILL PROVIDE FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 165-11 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes a
contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC for federal legislative services. Eighteen (18) RFP's
were sent to lobbying groups and advertised in the newspapers. One response was received.
After review of said response, the selection committee deemed Cardinal Point Partners, LLC to
be best qualified to serve the interests of the District. The contract contains three (3) option
years.
Motion by Mr. Ross seconded by Mr. Visintainer that proposed Ord. No. 165-11 be
introduced.
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
Resolutions
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2973 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13093, ADOPTED
JUNE 10, 2010, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CORPORATE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, INC. (CCMI)
WHEREBY CORPORATE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, INC. (CCMI) WILL PROVIDE THIRD
PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT’S WATER BACK-UP, WORKERS’
COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY, AUTO, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS CLAIMS AND
ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DISTRICT, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION, RATE COMMISSION OR DISTRICT STAFF AS MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT.
Resolution No. 2973 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2974 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13097, ADOPTED
JUNE 10, 2010, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MIDWEST EMPLOYERS CASUALTY COMPANY
(MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC., AGENT) WHEREBY MIDWEST
EMPLOYERS CASUALTY COMPANY WILL PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Resolution No. 2974 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2970 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO RONALD J. VOEGTLI FOR HIS 36 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE
TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 1974, TO
HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2011.
Resolution No. 2970 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2971 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO DONALD B. KENNEDY FOR HIS 34 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE
TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM JUNE 14, 1976, TO HIS
RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2011.
Resolution No. 2971 was presented and read.
Motion made by Mr. Goffstein, seconded by Mr. Visintainer that Resolution Nos.
2970, 2971, 2973 and 2974 be adopted.
Motion passed – voice vote; 4 ayes, no nays
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Upon motion made Mr. Goffstein, seconded by Mr. Visintainer, and unanimously
passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer