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JOURNAL OF THE (1530th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
March 27, 2013 – 7:30 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
J. H. Buford, Chair J. C. Sprague, Interim Executive Director
M. E. Yates, Vice Chair S. M. Myers, General Counsel
J. H. Goffstein (excused) R. D. Breig, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
R. T. Berry J. M. Zimmerman, Director of Finance
A. K. Mandel (via phone) B. L. Hoelscher, Director of Engineering
E. G. Ross (excused) B. A. Berthold, Int. Director of Operations (excused)
Also present were Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Ronny Griffin, Laborers; Don
Willey, Laborers; John Schilling, Black & Veatch; Mark Kollitz; Stephen Gregali, City of St. Louis;
Graville White, Kwame; Terry Briggs, SITE; Bob Breig, MSD; Shirley Barker, MSD; Todd
Loretta, MSD; Mike Gindler, MSD; Rich Unverferth, Asst. Director of Engineering; Theresa
Bellville, Asst. Director of Finance; Barb Mohn, Director of Information Systems; and Pam Bell,
Secretary to the Executive Director.
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Mr. Buford opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call.
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The Chair on behalf of the Board, thanked Jonathon Sprague for serving as
Interim Executive Director. He stated that Mr. Sprague did an outstanding job and his
leadership got MSD through several key issues. He also stated that Mr. Sprague provided a
steady hand at the helm of this organization during this important transition. His performance
proved important as a valued member of the senior management team. The Board looks
forward to continue working with Mr. Sprague and extends its sincerest thanks and appreciation
for a job well done.
Mr. Buford indicated that the Board looks forward to working with Brian Hoelscher.
He felt Mr. Hoelscher has many years of experience and an impeccable track record working
with the District, vendors and the community as a whole. The Board congratulated Mr.
Hoelscher as the new Executive Director. Mr. Buford communicated that the District has a lot
of challenges ahead, but with the management team, the District can meet its goals and
objectives.
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Mr. Sullivan addressed the Board and stated that he felt the Board did not take
seriously the responsibility to select a new Executive Director. He doesn’t believe that a
nationwide search was done. He commented that it is the fourth time in recent years where a
nationwide search was done, yet a person was selected internally from MSD. He felt the public
had no input on this decision and is very disappointed in the process.
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CONSENT AGENDA
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13593 REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 11749, ADOPTED JUNE 10, 2004, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE
IN LIEU THEREOF, PRESCRIBING THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BRIAN L. HOELSCHER WHEREBY BRIAN L.
HOELSCHER WILL BE EMPLOYED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE METROPOLITAN
ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Mr. Yates, that proposed Ord. No.
13593 be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye J. Buford aye
M. Yates aye A. Mandel aye
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13593.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13593
be adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
J. Buford aye A. Mandel aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13593 adopted.
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NEW BUSINESS
None
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Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Buford that the Board go into closed
session to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged matters under §610.021(1), RSMo 1988
Supp.; personnel actions under §610.021(3).
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye M. Yates aye
J. Buford aye A. Mandel aye
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Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates, and unanimously passed,
the meeting adjourned at 8:04 a.m.
Secretary-Treasurer