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JOURNAL OF THE (1518th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
June 14, 2012 – 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, V. Chair S. E. Myers, General Counsel
J. H. Goffstein R. D. Breig, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
E. G. Ross J. M. Zimmerman, Director of Finance
M. E. Yates B. L. Hoelscher, Director of Engineering
A. K. Mandel J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations
Also present were Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; William Ray, St. Louis County;
Rob Kuenzel, RJN; Mike Borgard; Chad Ross, TWM; Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; Jim
Hutchens, RCCSC; Lawrence Nwachukwu, Basilico Engineering; Marc Eshelman, M3
Engineering; Diane Fink, Gonzalez; Yvette Goods, CBTU; Rebecca Rivas, STL American; Tom
Ratzki, Black & Veatch; Lisa Langenekert, BJH; Dave Yates, CH2M Hill; Scott Byrne,
Carpenters; Nicole Young, Lion CSG; Bob Januska, RJN; Kari Williams, Call Newspapers;
Shannon Ryan, IDCS, LLC; Ronny Griffin, Laborers; Jim Milton; Rick Olson, Woolpert; Don
Willey, Laborers; Mark Beumer, Jacobs; David Cavender, Horner & Shifrin; Mark Morgan,
Plumbers & Pipefitters, #562; Doug Hickey, HDR; Marvin Sanders, Carpenters; Josh Hausten,
Jacobs; Joe Britt, Wells Fargo; Jeff Aboussie, Building Trades; Terry Briggs, SITE; Mark Kollitz;
Tim Tappendorf, CMT; Tom Curran, St. Louis County; Andre Burgess, EDSI; Jennifer Obertino,,
URS; Adolphus Pruitt, NAACP; Joe Reynolds, RCCSC; Rachel Carlson, Carpenters Council;
Todd Aschbacher, MSD; Steve Trenz, MSD; Todd Loretta, MSD; Carole Willis, MSD; Todd
Bolte, MSD; Marie Collins, Asst. Director of Engineering; Barb Mohn, Director of Information
Systems; Ed Travis, Asst. Director of Human Resources; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of
Human Resources; Debbie Johnson, Public Information Representative; Lance LeComb,
Manager of Public Information; 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 Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates, 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); personnel actions
under §610.021(3).
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Yates aye J. Buford aye
J. Goffstein aye
Mr. Ross arrives during closed session.
During closed session staff updated the Board on the legal strategy related to the
Storm Water Hancock Litigation and potential litigation pursuant to §610.021(1), RSMO 1988
SUPP. The Board discussed personnel matters pursuant to §610.021(3).
The Board also discussed and voted to approve the purchase of property located
at 7763 Weaver Avenue, located in Maplewood.
Motion by Mr. Buford seconded by Mr. Ross that the purchase of property located
at 7763 Weaver Avenue be introduced.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed purchase.
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Ross that the purchase of property
located at 7763 Weaver Avenue be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Ms. Ross, to reconvene into open
session.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
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Upon motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Ross, the Journal of the May
10, 2012 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair stated that new committee assignments will be made in July and time is
running out for change requests.
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Mr. Ross reported that the Audit Committee met on June 12, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. In
attendance were Trustees Berry, Buford and Ross. The committee approved the minutes from
the prior meeting.
Mr. Loretta provided the attendees with a copy of the Process Review of the
Revenue Cycle report. He discussed the scope and objectives of the engagement and stated
that the overall engagement results received a generally satisfactory rating. One significant
engagement finding was identified pertaining to the design and review of exception reports. Mr.
Loretta stated that seven observations were identified. He summarized the details of the six
observations that were assessed as a moderate risk or above. At the conclusion of the
presentation, Mr. Berry asked Miss Zimmerman her opinion of the audit report. Mrs.
Zimmerman stated that she thought the report was an accurate representation of the business
cycle. She also stated the District’s account receivable operation has changed significantly
since the implementation of its current billing and collection system in 2004. The audit reflects
the system’s increasing difficulty to support these process changes.
Mr. Loretta introduced Ms. Givens of Deloitte and Touche. Ms. Givens provided
the attendees with a copy of the Security Request and Access Review report. She stated that
the overall engagement results received a generally satisfactory rating. One significant
engagement finding was identified pertaining to the review of system user access and the
maintenance of segregation of duties within the system. Ms. Givens stated that five
observations were identified and summarized the details of each of the observations.
Mr. Loretta provided the attendees with the Process Review report of the Safety
Function. He stated that the overall engagement results received a satisfactory rating. He
stated that one moderate risk observation was identified and summarized the details of the
observation. Mr. Loretta also briefly described and summarized examples of Best Practices in
Use by the Safety Function at the District.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 am.
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Mr. Buford reported that the Finance Committee met on June 12, 2012. In
attendance were Trustees Berry, Buford, Ross and Mandel. The Committee approved minutes
from the May 8, 2012 meeting.
Ms. Myers requested authorization for the District to enter into the first year of a
two-year contract extension with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC to provide Federal legislative
services. The committee agreed to forward this to the Board for consideration and is item #60
on tonight’s agenda.
Jeanne Vanda of Public Financial Management (PFM) stated MSD and PFM are
monitoring the potential savings from the advance refunding of $159.1 million Series 2004A
Wastewater Revenue Bonds. As of June 8, 2012 the debt service savings from an advance
refunding was estimated at $15.4 million or 9.7% of the refunded par value, with negative
arbitrage position remaining relatively high at $7.7 million, or about 50% of PV savings. PFM
advised that they wanted to see some further reduction in negative arbitrage before
recommending moving forward on a refunding. PFM will continue to monitor this opportunity and
report back at the July Finance Committee meeting. Bethany Pugh (“Pew”) of PFM updated the
committee on the procurement process for selecting firms to be a part of a team of 12 assigned
through 2016 to assist with the District’s upcoming bond issues. Interviews with six firms were
set for June 12th to determine the recommendation for the lead banking firm for the District’s
next issuance. Ms. Vanda also stated the election results indicate the District continues to have
a strong public support.
Mr. Theerman stated that based on the certified election results on June 5, 2012,
the voters of St. Louis City and County have authorized MSD to issue $945,000,000 in Sanitary
Revenue Bonds and supported all District Charter Plan Amendments. A resolution for adoption
is Item #62 on tonight’s agenda. Mr. Theerman noted that item #40 on tonight’s agenda was
introduced last month to revise the wastewater user charges. The staff recommends that this
ordinance be amended to remove the appendix that reflects wastewater user charges based on
an unsuccessful June 5, 2012 election.
Mrs. Zimmerman presented the April 2012 Adjustment Review Committee report
as required by ordinance. The Committee entered the report into the record. She also reported
on the current financial condition of the District indicating it continues in a solid position.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
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Mr. Berry reported that the Program Management Committee met on June 5, 2012
at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Berry, Ross and Mandel.
The minutes of the May 1, 2012 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed,
including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Item 50 – Combined Sewer Area I/I, Item 55 – Separate Sewer Area I/I, & Item 56
– Watershed Facility Planning – These projects are the last year of the large consulting planning
amendments as detailed in the recent budget hearings. In the future, this work will be
performed by in-house staff with some cases of minor assistance from consulting contracts.
Items 51, 52, 53, & 57 – General Services Agreements – These are option years
for General Services contracts that support in-house engineering activities. This is the last
option year for these contracts.
Item 43 – Calvary Cemetery and Item 59 – Harlem Baden Relief – These actions
involve the exchange or purchase of property as part of the District’s cityshed program outlined
in the Consent Decree.
Staff also discussed the eight construction appropriations on tonight’s agenda.
Staff noted that in many cases, the non-winning bids did not comply with MSD’s new MWBE
program. Staff reviewed with the Committee how notice of the changes is included in the
project solicitations and how non-compliant bids are notified of their errors. Staff also notified
the Committee that the four lowest bids for a non-consent decree project were not MWBE
compliant. In this case, all bids were rejected and the project will be re-bid.
The Committee requested that future write-ups identify which projects are required
by the Consent Decree.
Next, the staff reviewed projects from future years that could be accelerated to
take advantage of current prices for construction and property acquisition. How staff proceeds
with this will depend on the results of the June 5, 2012 elections.
As requested, staff then presented details regarding the Grand and Bates projects
discussed by a resident last month. Staff reported that the second of two construction projects
were completed in March 2007, and that MSD was dismissed from a damage lawsuit by the
plaintiff in the following year.
Staff then reported on a public participation process that will be used for the
renewal of MSD’s State Stormwater Permit. The first of three meetings will be held this month
at the Bissell Point Plant with two additional meetings to be held in other areas of the District.
Finally, staff reported on the preliminary details for a Private Inflow/Infiltration
Removal Program that must be submitted to EPA by October 27, 2012. Starting immediately,
the initial action for this initiative is to require residents to allow MSD to correct these issues as
part of the capital program. Following a public input period, staff plans on presenting the initial
portions of this program to the Board in August as part of a request to fund a self-perform option
for property owners. Staff plans on making this presentation again at the next Stakeholder’s
Committee meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
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Mr. Theerman reported that on June 5th the voters of St. Louis City and County
considered Proposition Y, a $945 million bond authorization for capital improvements and
Propositions 1 through 8 regarding several recommended charter amendments. This week the
election officials of St. Louis City and County certified the results of this election verifying that
all nine propositions received the necessary majorities for passage. The bond authorization
received 85% affirmative vote while the various charter amendments received from 76 to 87%
favorable votes in the two jurisdictions.
Based upon this outcome, the board will consider adoption of a wastewater user
charge ordinance tonight that is consistent with the use of bond financing. If approved, the
wastewater user fees will be increased effective July 1. 2012. The District bills one month in
arrears which means that the rate change as well as the annual winter quarter usage
adjustment will be reflected on the customer’s August bill.
By recognizing the election results for the charter amendments the Board will
make these changes effective. Hard copies of the updated charter are available tonight.
Electronic copies of the amended charter are also located on our website at www.stlmsd.com.
This past week the Open Space Council awarded MSD with their 2012 William C.
Schock Clean Water Conservancy Award. MSD has partnered with the council a number of
years on stream cleanup efforts in the Meramec River. This award recognizes the District as
an important partner with the council on these water conservation efforts.
This coming January, five terms will end on the District’s Rate Commission. All
changes in District user fees are subject to review of a fifteen member commission. The Board
of Trustees appoints organizations from the community to the Rate Commission and the
organizations in turn appoint delegates to the hear rate cases.
To provide for the commission organization selection process, the staff has started
the process of soliciting interest from the community. The five member organizations that have
expiring terms include: St. Louis County Municipal League, Home Builders Association of
Greater St. Louis, Missouri Industrial Energy Consumers, St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, and the
Missouri Coalition for the Environment.
Interested organizations are asked to send a letter expressing interest to the
District offices to the attention of Pam Bell. In the coming months, a committee of the board will
interview prospective commission organizations. The decision of which organizations will fill
expiring terms will be taken up by the full board after the interview process.
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Mr. Don Willey addressed the Board and stated that Board has done a great job in
its diversity efforts and asked that they stay the course.
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Ms. Yvette Goods thanked the Board for the vote on the 25/5%, IBEW/CBTU, and
stressed the importance of monitoring the program going forward. She also asked the Board to
consider the community workforce agreements that have been used nationwide.
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Mr. Ronny Griffin, representing Labors Union 110, stated that currently the
apprenticeship program graduated 26% minorities out of a total class of 56. Mr. Griffin voiced
his concerns that there are limited people with expertise that the District requires to perform in
its program.
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Mr. Marvin Sanders, representing the Carpenters District Counsel of the Greater
St. Louis, stated he did not see the need to create additional training programs when there are
already existing programs in the community. He also stated that trained workers working beside
the untrained would create an unsafe work site.
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Mr. Jeff Aboussie addressed the Board and stated that training programs already
exist in the community and to create another training program would not be cost effective for
taxpayers.
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Mr. Terry Briggs addressed the Board and agreed with prior speakers stating that
the District would be duplicating programs that already exist and cost additional monies to
ratepayers. He added that when you mix union and non-union together, it can lead to delays
and increased cost.
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Mr. Adolphus Pruitt addressed the Board and stated that the dialogue and
discussion is moving in the right direction. The District needs a partnership with the public
schools and educational systems so that it may start the growth of MSD workers for tomorrow.
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Mr. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board and expressed concerns again with
consulting contracts on the agenda totaling nearly $11.5 million dollars. He added that the
District has said it’s going to be doing more of this work with MSD employees and less
consulting. It just seems like the spending has been going on for a long time, and the Board
needs to a better job of explaining the contracts.
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Mr. Yates reported that the Finding of Facts committee met and the District should
levy the necessary taxes requested to meet the operating and capital requirements of the
District and various sub-districts.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13394 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
CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BIORETENTION AT CLINTON ST. #1323
BIORETENTION (CB632) – CSO VR GIPLT (11157) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13395 CREATING A NEW FUND TO BE KNOWN AS
THE #5401- BOND PLACE SPECIAL TAXING SUBDISTRICT TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE
BOND PLACE SPECIAL TAXING SUBDISTRICT; TRANSFERRING $70,000.00 FROM THE
IMPROVEMENT FUND AND $10,000.00 FROM THE LOWER MERAMEC RIVER BASIN OMCI
TO THE BOND PLACE SPECIAL TAXING SUBDISTRICT AND APPROPRIATING $80,000.00
FROM THE BOND PLACE SPECIAL TAXING SUBDISTRICT TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN BOND PLACE SANITARY
SEWERS (S.D. #2010094) (11067), IN THE CITY OF SUNSET HILLS, 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 SANITARY SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13396 APPROPRIATING $1,300,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SEWERS IN HERMITAGE I/I REDUCTION (SKME-615) (10645), 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 SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE
AFORESAID SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13397 APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK FOR COST SHARING WITH THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR GREEN
INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION – DEER CREEK WATERSHED INITIATIVE (11065)
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON
BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR COST SHARING OF
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13398 APPROPRIATING $580,000.00 FROM THE
GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS AND CREEKBANK STABILIZATION IN DIAMOND
HEAD DRIVE STORM SEWER (GCUC-110) (10248) 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 IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13399 APPROPRIATING $990,000.00 FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR CREEKBANK STABILIZATION IN
FAWNVALLEY STORM CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS (10192), 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 WEHMEYER FARMS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
CREEKBANK STABILIZATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13400 APPROPRIATING $480,000.00 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 STORM SEWER REPLACEMENT (10132), 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.H. BERRA CONST. CO., INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID STORM SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13401 APPROPRIATING $735,000.00 FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN ARGYLE #8800 STORM SEWER (10283), 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 XL CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM
SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13403 REPEALING AND SUPERSEDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13273 ADOPTED JUNE 9, 2011, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT IN THE GENERAL FUND, THE WATER
BACKUP INSURANCE & REIMBURSEMENT 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, 2012 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2013, AMOUNTING IN THE AGGREGATE
COMMITMENT OF $223,503,459 TO PAY INTEREST FALLING DUE ON BONDS ISSUED,
THE COSTS OF SUPPORT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DISTRICT AND ITS
VARIOUS SUBDISTRICTS, AND EMERGENCIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PROPOSED ORDINANCE INTRODUCED MAY 10, 2012.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13404 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13316,
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF,
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED, ASSESSED, AND
COLLECTED IN THE YEAR 2012 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); AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH CHARTER SECTION 7.310 AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CERTIFY
AS TO THE AMOUNT OF TAXES WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED
FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED SUBDISTRICTS WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13405 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BANK OF AMERICA N.A. FOR BANKING
AND SAFEKEEPING SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13406 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO LEASE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, LYING IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS,
MISSOURI, TO BOXES, INC. FOR USE AS A PARKING LOT AND TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER A LEASE AGREEMENT UPON THE CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET OUT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13407 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 KADIMA PROPERTIES, LLC, AND TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT UPON THE
CONDITIONS HEREINAFTER SET OUT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13408 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M.
GLOBALINSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S PRIMARY PROPERTY, BOILER AND MACHINERY
INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13409 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M.
GLOBALINSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS FLOOD & EARTH MOVEMENT INSURANCE
COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13410 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, 2012 TO JUNE
30, 2013, FOR THE BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS AT CERTAIN SPECIFIED DISTRICT
LOCATIONS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13411 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MIDWEST
EMPLOYERS CASUALTY COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI
INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13412 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, 2012,
JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13413 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, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13414 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MISSOURI
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCE FUND FOR THE DISTRICT’S
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2012, JUNE
30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13415 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, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13416 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, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13417 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, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13418 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, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013.
Plan Approval
Palm Sewer Repair/Replacement (10727)
This project, located the terminus of Branch Street on the west bank of the
Mississippi River in the City of St. Louis, is to repair multiple structural failures of a
reinforced concrete horseshoe sewer and outfall structure located downstream of
the flood protection emergency closure structure. This project is in the Fiscal Year
2013 Budget and the estimated construction cost is $5,720,000.
Creve Coeur Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer Relief Phase III (SKME-021) (10428)
This project, located west of North Woods Mill Road and south of Ladue Road in
the City of Chesterfield, is to alleviate overcharging of the sanitary trunk sewer due
to growth and wet weather infiltration and inflow ccurring within the watershed.
This project is in the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget and the estimated construction cost
is $1,815,000.
Coldwater Treatment Plant Improvements (Sludge Pump Station) (10518)
This project, located on Old Halls Ferry Road south of Lindbergh Boulevard in
Unincorporated St. Louis County, is to improve the existing inadequate gravity
sludge conveyance system. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget and the
estimated construction cost is $302,000.
Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (FY 2012 Contract C) (11836)
This project, located District Boundries in the City of St. Louis City and County, is
to rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated sewers to reduce pipe collapses,
blocked mains and inflow/infiltration. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2012
Budget and the estimated construction cost is $5,131,000.
Blancha Dr. to Olive Blvd. Sewer Separation (10393)
This project, located south of Olive Boulevard and east of Interstate 170 in the City
of University City, is to disconnect a 21-inch storm sewer from the sanitary system.
This project is in the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget and the estimated construction cost
is $ 84,000.
Ashby Road 3000 Block Storm Sewer (10371)
This project, located west of Ashby Road and north of Page Avenue in the City of
St. Ann and unincorporated St. Louis County, is to alleviate yard flooding and
erosion. This project is in the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget and the estimated
construction cost is $263,000.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford, that the Consent Agenda be
adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
J. Goffstein aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13402 REPEALING AND
SUPERSEDING ORDINANCE NO. 13021 ADOPTED JANUARY 14, 2010, AND ENACTING A
NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF ESTABLISHING A NEW SECTION TEN, REMEDIES,
AND A NEW APPENDIX 1 PERTAINING TO NEW WASTEWATER USER CHARGES
PENDING THE OUTCOME OF THE JUNE 5, 2012 SPECIAL ELECTION OF PROPOSITION Y.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates, that proposed Ord. No. 13402
be amended.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye E. Ross aye
D. Visintainer aye J. Goffstein aye
J. Buford aye G. Feldhaus aye
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13402.
Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13402
be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye E. Ross aye
M. Yates aye J. Goffstein aye
J. Buford aye A. Mandel aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13402 adopted.
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13419 APPROPRIATING $240,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN WINDOM #8721 SEWER REHABILITATION (10229), IN THE CITIES OF
CHARLACK AND ST. JOHN, 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
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13419 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10772 consists of the construction of approximately 821 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 18-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to relieve yard flooding at #8721 Windom Avenue. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 180 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13419
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13420 APPROPRIATING $1,300,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT OF THE LEMAY WWTP OUTFALL 002 ELIMINATION
(EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT) (11132), 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 UNITED CONVEYOR CORPORATION FOR THE
EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT OF THE AFORESAID TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS.
Proposed Ord. No. 13420 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10964 consists of the procurement of an equipment supply contract to be turned over
to a contractor for installation. The equipment to be procured is a once-through ash dewatering
system consisting of two dewatering bins, incoming and return tie-in piping and all ancillary
equipment, controls and materials. The purpose of this project is to eliminate the existing Ash
Lagoon Outfall 002 to meet regulatory disinfection mandates. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 530 days.
Motion by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13420 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13421 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 CALVARY CEMETERY STORAGE BASIN (PROPERTY ACQUISITION) (11121) 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 13421 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10745 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 11,764 lineal feet of sanitary
sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 12-inches in diameter, 2,103 lineal feet of storm sewers
varying in size from 12-inches to 60-inches in diameter utilizing CIPP methods, replacement of
approximately 1,183 lineal feet of 8-inch sanitary pipe sewers and appurtenances, and
rehabilitation of 148 manholes and removal of inflow sources from 38 private properties. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate sanitary sewer surcharging and sanitary sewer overflows
during wet weather. It is anticipated that this project may allow for the future elimination of two
constructed SSOs (BP-181 and BP-343) after post-construction monitoring. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 199 days.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13421 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13422 APPROPRIATING $1,500,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN CREVE COEUR CREEK SANITARY TRUNK
SEWER RELIEF PHASE III (SKME-021) (10428), 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 WITH BATES
UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13422 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10777 consists of the construction of approximately 35 lineal feet of 30-inch diameter
and 1,033 lineal feet of 36-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of
this project is to alleviate overcharging of the sanitary trunk sewer due to wet weather infiltration
and inflow occurring within the watershed. This project is scheduled to be completed in 300
days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13422
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13423 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $7,700,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
SCHEDULED SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS TO COMPLETE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEMAY WWTP DISINFECTION FACILITIES (10681).
Proposed Ord. No. 13423 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10707 consists of the construction of chlorination, dechlorination, ultraviolet (UV)
disinfection facilities, and associated civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation
installations. The purpose of this project is to meet EPA and MDNR regulatory mandates
requiring disinfection of effluent. This project is scheduled to be completed in 545 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13423
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED NO. 13424 APPROPRIATING $2,700,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
COMBINED SEWER CONSTRUCTION – PALM SEWER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT (10727), 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 KCI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13424 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10776 consists of the construction of approximately 120 lineal feet of 18-feet by 14.4
feet of reinforced concrete arch sewer and an outfall structure. The purpose of this project is to
repair multiple structural failures of a reinforced concrete horseshow sewer and outfall structure
located downstream of the flood protection emergency closure structure. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 730 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13424
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13425 APPROPRIATING $280,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
COMBINED SEWER CONSTRUCTION – 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13425 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10747 consists of the construction of a detention pond at #3242 Portis Avenue,
approximately 720 lineal feet of 8-inch to 24-inch diameter combined sewers and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate localized property and street flooding
in the 3200 block of Portis Avenue. This project is scheduled to be completed in 268 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13425
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13426 APPROPRIATING $97,000.00 FROM THE
UNIVERSITY CITY OMCI FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN ROMAINE AVE. #9449 STORM SEWER (10747),
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 GERSHENSON CONST. CO., INC. FOR
THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13426 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10774 consists of the construction of approximately 348 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 15-inches to 21-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate ponding in rear yards of 9447 and 9449 Romaine Avenue. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion made by Mr. Goffstein, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No.
13426 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13427 APPROPRIATING $115,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
COLDWATER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS IN WABASH AVE. #8555 STORM SEWER (10357), IN THE CITY OF
BERKELEY, 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. 13427 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #10778 consists of the construction of approximately 333 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 18-inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate structure and yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in
120 days.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13427 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
E. Ross aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13428 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $3,200,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COMBINED SEWER AREA - INFLOW/INFILTRATION
ASSESSMENT (FY2008) (E 1215) (10232); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 6 OF CONTRACT 10402 WITH RJN GROUP, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13428 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates
additional funds and authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 6 to Contract #10402
with RJN Group, Inc. This is the final funding for this contact. This appropriation will allow RJN
Group, Inc. to complete investigations of sewer systems to identify inflow/infiltration (I/I)
problems and to assess the condition of critical infrastructure. With the FY2013 appropriation,
RJN will complete the following tasks and investigations with the guidance of the SSO
watershed teams, the CSO LTCP team, and the City sewershed team:
Smoke test and evaluate approximately 20 miles of sewers
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13430 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR
ADDITIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY
SERVICES (FY2011) CONTRACT A (10626); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF CONTRACT 10410 WITH ENGINEERING DESIGN
SOURCE, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SURVEYING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13430 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #10410 with Engineering Design Source, Inc.
for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary sewer projects. Services provided
include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-
house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as
needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District
facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on
a project-by-project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 results in a final contract
amount of $140,000.00. This will be the final amendment for this contract.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13430
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13431 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR
ADDITIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SURVEY
SERVICES (FY2011) CONTRACT D (10629); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF CONTRACT 10413
WITH THE STERLING COMPANY FOR THE AFORESAID SURVEYING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13431 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #10413 with The Sterling Company for
surveying services associated with the design of sanitary sewer projects. Services provided
include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-
house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as
needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District
facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on
a project-by-project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000 results in a final contract
amount of $140,000.00. This will be the final amendment for this contract.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13431 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13432 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $1,580,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LEMAY WWTP SECONDARY IMPROVEMENTS (11649), AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT 10968 WITH BLACK &
VEATCH CORPORATION, FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13432 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into Contract #10968 with Black & Veatch Corporation for the design of a project
in the CIRP. This project consists of the design and preparation of construction documents for
improvements to the secondary facilities at the Lemay WWTP to expand treatment capacity.
The preliminary construction cost estimate is $6,000,000.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Ross that proposed Ord. No. 13432
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13433 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION $1,200,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SEPARATE SEWER AREA -
INFLOW/INFILTRATION ASSESSMENT (FY2008) (E-1214) (10231); AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO
CONTRACT 10403 WITH WOOLPERT CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13433 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates
additional funds and authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 6 to Contract #10403
with Woolpert Consultants, Inc. This is the final funding for this contract. This appropriation will
allow Woolpert to complete investigations of sewer systems to identify inflow/infiltration (I/I)
problems. With the FY2013 appropriation, Woolpert will complete the following tasks and
investigations under the guidance of the SSO watershed teams:
Conduct post-rehabilitation and I/I reduction assessments in two areas of constructed I/I
reduction projects
Prepare initial findings and final I/I study reports for 28 areas of completed fieldwork for
use by MSD staff, SSO Watershed Teams, Operations and design consultants.
Prepare 150 geodatabase conversions for 2003 to 2008 data to incorporate in the
District-wide I/I database
Review flow meter data for quantifying wet weather flows
Prepare a final report summarizing the entire project
Provide support/data for Consent Decree reporting
Collaborate with watershed consultants to transfer and interpret I/I data
In addition to I/I data deliverables, the consultant will prepare GIS based project deliverables in
association with District staff. Consultant will provide assistance to the SSO watershed teams,
District staff design projects, contracted consultant design projects, and other District
Departments as needed. This contract was solicited assuming work would proceed for four
years through FY2011 with an option for two additional years through FY2013 to complete the
work necessary for watershed and SSO planning. This amendment is the exercise of the
second and final year option in the amount of $1,200,000, which is a decrease in funding of
$300,000 from Year 5 (FY2012). It is anticipated that in FY2013, MSD will complete the
transition of I/I investigation efforts from contracted to internal resources.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13433 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13434 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $4,500,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND AND
$500,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR WATERSHED FACILITY PLANNING PHASE II (E-
1216) (10230); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER
ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT
NO. 11 TO CONTRACT 10404 WITH JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13434 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into Amendment No. 11 to Contract #10404 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
The purpose of the contract is to provide the necessary planning staff of 68 individuals (21
FTEs) to support the District’s planning staff to maintain the District’s planning program for the
following services:
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program
1. Complete Calendar Year 2011 Nine Minimum Control update report
2. Provide support for green infrastructure planning or design
3. Provide support/data information for Consent Decree reporting
Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Program
1. Transition preliminary study work to District staff.
2. Continue to support HYDRA modeling and to assist in alternative model runs.
3. Assist in the management and analysis of 78 I/I reports
4. Assist in CCTV evaluation and GIS mapping.
5. Continue to assist in development of watershed plans for Coldwater Creek, Deer
Creek, Maline Creek, Gravois Creek, University City, Fishpot Creek, Kiefer Creek,
Grand Glaize Creek, Mattese Creek, Martigney Creek, Mackenzie Creek, Creve
Coeur Creek, and Bonfils watersheds; Spanish Lake, Watkins Creek, Fee Fee
Creek, Caulks Creek, and Fenton Creek watersheds; Missouri River sub-areas,
Bissell sub-areas, and Lower Meramec sub-areas
6. Continue to assist in development of SSES reports for each watershed, Hydraulic
Model Development reports for each Service Area, Capacity Assurance Evaluation
reports for each Service Area, Service Area reports, and the Master Plan.
7. Provide and collaborate with Watershed design consultants as needed.
Continue providing resources and support to address regulatory requests and thirteen (13) other
smaller technical tasks.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13434
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye E. Ross aye
A. Mandel aye R. Berry aye
J. Buford aye M. Yates aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13435 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $100,000.00 FROM THE COLDWATER CREEK OMCI AND
$200,000.00 FROM THE GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI 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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF CONTRACT 10409
WITH PARSONS WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING
SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13435 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #10409 with Parsons Water & Infrastructure
Inc. for the planning of various stormwater projects in the CIRP located within the Gravois Creek
and Coldwater Creek watersheds. 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 a
supplemental to an ongoing internal stormwater planning effort. Parsons Water & Infrastructure
Inc. was previously chosen through the regular consultant review and selection process. This
contract amendment for $300,000 results in a final contract amount of $630,000.00. This will be
the only amendment for this contract.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13435 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Goffstein aye J. Buford aye
E. Ross aye A. Mandel aye
R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
Resolutions
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3031 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13281, ADOPTED
AUGUST 11, 2011, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT #10678 WITH M3 ENGINEERING GROUP, P.C. WHEREBY M3
ENGINEERING GROUP, P.C. WOULD PROVIDE DESIGN, GEOTECHNICAL
INVESTIGATION, PLANTING PLAN, AND OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CSO
VOLUME REDUCTION - GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (PILOT PROGRAM) (11048).
Resolution No. 3031 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3033 WHEREAS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT (THE DISTRICT) HAS RECOMMENDED TO
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY THE
DISTRICT ACQUIRED AS PART OF THE HARLEM – BADEN RELIEF PHASE IV (HEBERT)
ACQUISITION (10641) PROJECT SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEIGHBORING
PROPERTY OWNER.
Resolution No. 3033 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3034 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13275, ADOPTED
JUNE 9, 2011, AUTHORIZED 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 WOULD PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES FOR THE
DISTRICT.
Resolution No. 3034 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3035 WHEREAS SECTION 5.110 OF THE CHARTER OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT STATES: A CONTINUING FIVE-
YEAR STRATEGIC AND OPERATING PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT SHALL BE ADOPTED ON
AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE BOARD. THE STRATEGIC AND OPERATING PLAN SHALL
STATE THE DISTRICT’S OBJECTIVES FOR THE SUCCEEDING FIVE YEARS AND
INCLUDE OBJECTIVE TARGETS BY WHICH TO MEASURE THE DISTRICT’S
PERFORMANCE IN MEETING THESE OBJECTIVES.
Resolution No. 3035 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3036 WHEREAS BASED ON CERTIFIED ELECTION
RESULTS, ON JUNE 5, 2012, THE VOTERS OF ST. LOUIS CITY AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY
HAVE AUTHORIZED THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ISSUE
$945,000,000.00 IN SANITARY REVENUE BONDS AND SUPPORTED THE DISTRICT
CHARTER PLAN AMENDMENTS.
Resolution No. 3036 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3032 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO CHARLES R. TUCKER FOR HIS 35 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE
TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM FEBRUARY 24, 1977, TO
HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2012.
Resolution No. 3032 as presented and read.
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Yates that Resolution Nos. 3031,
3032, 3033, 3034, 3035 and 3036 be adopted.
Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes
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Upon motion made Mr. Goffstein, seconded by Mr. Ross, and unanimously
passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer