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JOURNAL OF THE (1512th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
January 25, 2012 – 8:00 A.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 (via phone)
J. H. Buford, Vice Chair (phone) S. E. Myers, General Counsel (via phone)
J. H. Goffstein (via phone) K. J. Tyminski, Secretary-Treasurer (via phone)
E. G. Ross J. M. Zimmerman, Director of Finance
D. A. Visintainer B. L. Hoelscher, Director of Engineering
M. E. Yates J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations
Also present were Steven Gregali, City of St. Louis; William Ray, St. Louis County;
Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; John Cruss, MUSES; Dennis Kowelman, KEI; Vicki LaRose,
CDI; Alan Carter, Hazen and Sawyer; Paula Hart, Hart Engineering; Dave Yates, CH2M Hill;
Diane Fink, Gonzalez; Mike Borgard, Horner & Shifrin; John Choinka, HR Green; Jeff King, CDI;
Tommy Davis, Jr., TD4 Electrical; DeVonte Mullins, AGC; Terry Briggs, SITE; Steve Lewis AGC;
Todd Loretta, Betsy Schubert; MSD; Todd Aschbacher, MSD; Theresa Bellville, MSD; Robert
Breig, MSD; Ed Travis, MSD; Ramona Dickens, MSD; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of Human
Resources; 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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Mr. Breig administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Michael E Yates.
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The Chair had no comments.
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Ms. Vicki Taylor Edwards briefed the Board about proposal process to select a
vendor to perform a disparity study. She noted that the District received six written responses
and two firms were granted oral interviews on January 24, 2012. The price range of the
proposals ranged from a low of $307,000 to a high of $558,000. The two firms interviewed were
Mason Tillman and MGT. Both were listed on the agenda. Mason Tillman is recommended to
perform the study. Mason Tillman is a 100% minority owned with a strong track record. The
cost for the study is $385,000 for three distinct phases of work. If all three phases of work are
not needed the cost would certainly be lower. The three subs proposed to assist in the process
are: ADE, Davis and Associates, and Project Control Group. Mr. Buford questioned if the
minority ownership of Mason Tillman was African American. Ms. Edwards indicated that it was a
female African American. Ms. Edwards concluded by noting that Mason Tillman has a strong
track record of not having their work product challenged and can help with recommendations
towards workforce participation.
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The Public had no comments.
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CONSENT AGENDA
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13372 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MGT OF AMERICA, INC.
WHEREBY MGT OF AMERICA, INC., WILL PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE
AREA OF PERFORMING A DISPARITY STUDY FOR THE DISTRICT. HELD
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13373 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MASON TILLMAN
ASSOCIATES, LTD. WHEREBY MASON TILLMAN ASSOCIATES, LTD., WILL PROVIDE
CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE AREA OF PERFORMING A DISPARITY STUDY FOR THE
DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 13373 was presented and read. This consultant is
experienced in performing Disparity Studies for municipal and state governmental entities. This
ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Mason Tillman Associates, Ltd.
(start and end date TBD).
Motion by Mr. Buford seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13373 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
D. Visintainer aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye M. Yates aye
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Upon motion made Mr. Visintainer, seconded by Mr. Goffstein, and unanimously
passed, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m.
Secretary-Treasurer