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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1543rd Board Journal 1-9-2014 JOURNAL OF THE (1543rd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT January 9, 2014 – 4:00 P.M. The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at meeting: Board of Trustees Staff Members J. H. Buford, Chair B. L. Hoelscher, Executive Director M. E. Yates, V. Chair (excused) S. M. Myers, General Counsel R. T. Berry B. A. Schaefer, Secretary-Treasurer A. K. Mandel J. M. Zimmerman, Director of Finance J. P. Faul R. L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering V. E. Patton J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations Also present were Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Ed Sweet, Parsons; Nicole Young, Lion CSG; Steve Mooney, Local 513; Jim Coll, Jacobs; Trevor Bray, Local 513; Michael Murphy, SEIU Local 1; Tom Curran, St. Louis County; Jeff King, CDI; Jim Dunajcik, GBA; Stephen Gregali, St. Louis City; Gloria Lloyd, Call Newspapers; Ronny Griffin, Laborers; Mark Kollitz, Burns & McDonnell; Chad Ross, TWM; Ed Laux, RJN; Aaron Griesheimer, SITE; Gary Toribio, URS; Tom Ratzki, Black & Veatch; Rob Kuenzel, Losli Engineering; Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; Tara Buckner; Dave Mizell, ABNA; Robert Bella, HDR; Mike Grace, MSD; Shonnah Paredes, MSD; Todd Aschbacher, MSD; Todd Bolte, MSD; Todd Loretta, MSD; Marie Collins, Asst. Director of Engineering; Crystal Howard, Public Information Representative; Barb Mohn, Director of Information Systems; Lance LeComb, Manager of Public Information; and Pam Bell, Secretary to the Executive Director. - - - - Mr. Buford opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. - - - - Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, 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 – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye J. Buford aye V. Patton aye During closed session staff updated the Board on the litigation issues under §610.021(9). No votes were taken. - - - - Upon motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry, the Journal of the December 12, 2013 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote. - - - - The Chair commented that items 40 and 41 on tonight’s agenda are ordinances for merit increases for Executive Director Brian Hoelscher and Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Schaefer. By Charter, the salaries for both positions are set by Board approved ordinances. One of the Board’s primary responsibilities – if not it’s most important duty – is to be responsible stewards of the public funds entrusted to MSD. Part of this function involves setting policies that attract and retain competent and well qualified employees. For several years now, MSD has had a merit based compensation policy in place for professional and other employees. This policy calls for establishing specific goals for each individual employee. An employee’s performance against these goals determines if they receive a raise and the level of that increase. In both Mr. Hoelscher’s and Ms. Schaefer’s cases, they had a list of goals they needed to achieve in 2013 to be eligible for a raise. Mr. Hoelscher’s goals included continued compliance with the Consent Decree schedule; strengthening of relationships with community stakeholders; improving internal communications; the selection of a Director of Engineering and filling other key staff vacancies; implementation of the Disparity Study; negotiation of a Community Benefits Agreement that augments MSD’s inclusion efforts; and continued involvement in the regulatory setting process for MSD’s MS4 permit, blending requirements, and nutrient criteria. Ms. Schaefer’s goals included the completion of rating reviews by Fitch, Standard & Poor’s, and Moody’s; the issuance of $150 million in bonds; execution of a $52 million State Revolving Fund loan; establishment of written policies for all finance related procedures; and management of MSD’s internal audit function. The Board met separately with Mr. Hoelscher and Ms. Schaefer in December. After an in-depth review of their respective performances, the board determined that both made significant progress or achieved outstanding success on each of these and other goals. Accordingly, and based on performance, both will receive merit increases if ordinances 40 and 41 are approved by the board tonight. Mr. Hoelscher would receive a $4,625 merit increase. His salary for 2014 would be set at $189,625. Ms. Schaefer would receive a $3,750 merit increase. Her salary for 2014 would be set at $153,750. I and the Board are well aware that there are some who object to these raises, if for no other reason than they are raises for public employees who are already earning salaries well into the six figures. In responding to these individuals, I would note that their salaries are in line with the salaries of senior executives at other public organizations or organizations with public missions. Immediately coming to mind are school superintendents and the heads of various civic organizations and non-profits, who often make significantly more. I would also note that Mr. Hoelscher earns significantly less than his immediate predecessor. Ms. Schaefer’s salary will be approximately the same as her predecessor’s, who retired in 2012, when adjusted for inflation. In Mr. Hoelscher’s case, his predecessor earned $198,219. In Ms. Schaefer’s case, her predecessor earned $151,364. Lastly, I would note that both bear highly critical responsibilities that serve the interests of all St. Louisans. In fulfilling those responsibilities and their 2013 performance, both are well deserving of their salaries and have earned the merit increases. - - - - Mr. Faul reported that the Audit Committee met on January 7th at 7:30 a.m. with Trustees Faul, Berry and Mandel present. The minutes from the December meeting were approved. Mr. Loretta presented the Process Review of Legal Department report. He stated the engagement covered the department’s administrative processes; procedures for handling legal matters were not included. An overview of the Legal Department, engagement objectives and the methodology used was discussed. The overall engagement received a satisfactory rating, as no significant issues were identified. Trustee Faul asked Ms. Myers if the Legal Department was adequately staffed and she replied that the department’s staffing level is currently being assessed. Mr. Ron Steinkamp of Brown Smith Wallace presented the report for the Fraud Risk Assessment as of August 31, 2013. He explained the engagement was to identify potential fraud risks and recommend process improvements. He summarized the opportunities for improvement and stated that the District has taken the steps necessary to reduce its overall fraud risk to a moderate level. Mr. Steinkamp then presented the report for the Entity-Level Control Assessment as of August 31, 2013. He explained the scope, objectives and methodology used. The results revealed that the District’s entity-level controls are well-designed and operating effectively. He also noted two opportunities for improvement and then stated the District is very well positioned. Mr. Craig White of Rubin Brown presented and provided a summary of various audit reports for the year ended June 30, 2013. He explained that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report contains the previously issued Enterprise statements, which received an unqualified opinion, and supplementary information. He also noted that the District was recognized by the GFOA for reporting excellence. Mr. White then presented the Single Audit Report which includes the report for internal controls over financial reporting and compliance and other matters, and, the report for compliance with the requirements of each major federal program of the District. Each report received an unqualified opinion. Mr. White then presented the Schedule of Project Expenditures stating that expenditures were reviewed for compliance with four resolutions and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds Series 2012A, which restrict the reimbursement from bond proceeds. The report received an unqualified opinion. Regarding the Fund Financial Statements, Mr. White explained that the statements are prepared differently than the Enterprise statements, as they are prepared on the modified accrual basis, reflecting budgetary amounts such as encumbrances and capital items that are expensed. In addition, the statement amounts are classified into funds. The Fund Financial Statements have yet to be finalized, as one classification change will be completed and finalized in January, 2014. Mr. White presented the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit and explained that the permit pertains to a solid waste disposal area that is operated by the District. The report revealed no findings or issues. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 am. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. This concludes the Audit Committee Report. - - - - Mr. Berry reported that the Finance Committee met on January 7th at 8:15 a.m. with Trustees Berry, Faul and Mandel present. The minutes from the December 10, 2013 meeting were approved. Item 8a: Civil Service Commissioner Appointment. Staff presented a recommendation to appoint Tara Buckner to the Civil Service Commission. Ms. Buckner will fill the remaining term of Commissioner Thompson. The committee asked questions about the selection process and qualifications of the candidate. Staff will provide additional information and answer any other questions at the end of this report. Items 38 & 39: Pension and Deferred Compensation Language Modifications. These ordinances make wording changes to the existing plans as required by the Internal Revenue Service. These ordinances do not change the plans themselves. Staff is requesting introduction and adoption tonight for both of these items in order to meet the January 31, 2014 submittal deadline required by the IRS. Item 37: ECIS Upgrade. Staff presented a recommendation to engage Vertex Business Services to upgrade the District’s 10 year old billing and collection system. This system is needed to generate monthly sewer service bills for the District’s 425,000 customers and operate the District’s on-site customer call center fielding over 200,000 calls a year. Funding for these services is included in the District’s current sewer rate structure. The committee inquired about the anticipated travel expenses as well as the business benefits to be realized with the project and these topics were addressed by staff. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th at 7:30 am. Note that this is a one-time change in the normal start time for this Committee. This concludes the Finance Committee Report. Would staff now please present additional information on the recommended Civil Service Commissioner Appointment? Ms. Vicki Taylor Edwards addressed the Board and explained the process used to replace Ms. Mavis Thompson, on the Civil Service Commission. This process included sending information out, advertising in the newspaper and the District’s website. The ideal candidate would have worked for a city or county that was familiar with a Civil Service type of environment, be available during work hours for hearings, and consideration was given to a diverse candidate, as the Commission has two non-diverse males presently. After all considerations, Ms. Tara Buckner was chosen from the candidates. She is currently the Director of Compliance with Missouri Work Assistant at the Better Family Life. In the past, she has been Director of Sustainability with the Urban Strategy, as well as Executive Director of the Greater St. Louis Regional and Power Mid Zone. Ms. Buckner has also spent time working for the City of St. Louis, as well as, the City of Minneapolis. Both of which are Civil Service. She has all the requirements and is an ideal candidate. As part of the Finance Committee Report, Ms. Edwards introduced Ms. Buckner. She will be serving the unexpired term of Ms. Thompson, which is through May 2014. During this term, she would have an opportunity to hear some cases, and if she so chooses to be considered for a full term, we would recommend the three year term due to the brief period remaining in the unexpired term. - - - - Ms. Patton reported that the Program Management Committee met on December 30, 2013 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Patton, and Buford. The minutes of the December 3, 2013 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Item 28 – Infrastructure Repairs Fiscal Year 2014 Supplemental Appropriation – This ordinance provides for a supplemental appropriation of $5,000,000 to support the District’s infrastructure repair program. In the first half of fiscal year 2014, the District has seen a significant increase in the number of miscellaneous repairs required under this program. This was attributed to the increased CMOM inspection program being implemented by Operations staff as part of the Consent Decree, and the requirement to make certain repairs within specified time frames. Additionally, there were at least four individual projects between $100,000 and $400,000 that contributed to the consumption of available funds faster than expected. The new appropriated funds will fund at least one significant project to replace problem sluice gates at the Bissell wastewater treatment plant. Mr. Buford asked if we typically anticipate needing additional funds. Staff indicated that it varies by year. We have gone back for additional funds in the past, but not to the extent we are now seeing. Again, staff reiterated its belief that the CMOM inspection program was simply identifying more immediate and significant repair needs. Item 31 – Patterson Lane Storm Sewer – This ordinance authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Gaehle Grading LLC for the construction of storm sewers in the City of Florissant, Missouri. Staff indicated that the District received four bids for this project and that two of the bids, including the apparent low bidder, were rejected for failing to meet bid requirements. Ms. Patton asked why the bids were rejected. Staff indicated that two of the bidders failed to acknowledge the receipt of an addendum to the project documents, therefore deeming the bids to be non-responsive. Item 32 – Closed Circuit TV Inspection of Sewers (CCTV) (FY2014) – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with ADS Environmental Services to provide for the CCTV investigation services to support District engineering staff. The District received three bid proposals for this work and the selection was made by evaluation of both qualifications and unit bid prices. Staff indicated that since this project is considered a non-engineering professional or vendor service, there were no specific MWBE vendor goals for the project, but is required to meet the District’s workforce requirements. Let this report reflect that the proposals were reviewed for workforce and vendor inclusion and that all vendor proposals received credit through the use of diversity multipliers for their local office workforce diversity. Mr. Yates inquired about the actual bid amounts for the vendors. Staff provided additional information regarding the selection process but only had the range of unit prices for the bidders. Staff agreed to provide specific details on the unit prices, selection criteria, and basis for selection at the next Program Management meeting. Mr. Unverferth provided the Committee with a mid-year performance summary of the fiscal year 2014 Capital Improvement Program. He indicated that approximately 63% of the program has been appropriated to date. He highlighted the anticipated projects that could be delayed in the program. He discussed contingency projects and future appropriations that may be expedited from FY2015 to fully utilize available funds. Mr. Unverferth indicated that staff has completed over 90% of planned projects on time. Mr. Buford inquired whether the District had seen any project delays as a result of the implementation of the Disparity Study. Staff confirmed that there were some brief delays in bidding early in the fiscal year, but has since proceeded without issue. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 a.m. - - - - Mr. Hoelscher reported that District has once again received the award for Distinguished Budget Presentation from the Government Finance Officers Association for fiscal year 2014. This represents the 27th consecutive year the District has received this award. In order to receive this award, a government entity must satisfy stringent nationally recognized GFOA guidelines. This award represents the highest available form of recognition in governmental budgeting. I would like to thank the Assistant Director of Finance Theresa Bellville, Financial Analyst Senior Mike Gindler and Budget Associate Kathy Ahillen for their work in achieving this award. I would also like to thank the employees from throughout the District who worked to provide the information needed by this team. Second, I would like to inform the Board of some upcoming District meetings that they may be interested in attending. The first is the annual capital program update to the consulting community on Wednesday January 22 at 3:00 pm at the Engineer’s Club of St. Louis. The second is the first meeting of the Signatory Group for the Community Benefits Agreement. That meeting is scheduled for January 29 from three to five pm in this room. If you would like more information on either of these meetings, please feel free to see me after the meeting. Also, I want to inform the Board that staff did respond to the factual statements in the letter given to the Board at the last Board meeting by Mr. Michael Murphy of SEIU Local 1. Staff did not respond to any items still being negotiated. Continued negotiations with SEIU and AFSME were held on January 7, 2014 and are scheduled to continue at the next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2014. Finally, I am informing the Board that the District was closed, except for essential personnel, on Monday January 6. The district closed due to dangerous travel conditions and temperatures. Because MSD is a 24/7 operation, there were individuals who performed their duties on Monday. I want to thank them for their dedication. The District resumed normal operations the next day. As the area continues to get through the recent weather event, MSD has assigned additional crews to make sure street inlets are open to handle snow melt and other run-off. We have been in communication with the City and the County regarding our efforts. - - - - Mr. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board and stated that he made a request today for the total legal cost for the Stormwater Rate Case. He feels the public should know the total costs, as the Board was told repeatedly, that going ahead with the rates would be unlawful without voter approval. Next, he mentioned the proposed CCTV ordinance and questioned why the District isn’t completing the work itself. He also mentioned the wage increases for the Executive Director and the Secretary-Treasurer and that he was opposed to the increases. Mr. Sullivan also believes that the District should post on the website more of the contracts and a list of each check sent out for expenditures so the public knows what goes on at the District. - - - - Mr. Michael Murphy of SEUI-Local 1 and stated that he is the lead negotiator for the bargaining sessions. He spoke of the negotiations on January 7. He stated that the proposal was virtually the same one presented in July which the members overwhelmingly voted against. Mr. Murphy was shocked that this proposal was so far off base with the one that was offered in November. He has given you all the proposals between the District and the unions. He feels this is regressive bargaining. He also commented on how the District wants to make the comp study part of the agreement even though the Board had turned it down in the other trades. He stated that the union employees are the ones doing their jobs to make the District the shining star. Mr. Murphy invited the Board members to attend the next meeting on January 15. He doesn’t like to negotiate in public but without any attendance of Board members at negotiations that is the only way. He would welcome the attendance of the Board. Mr. Buford thanked Mr. Murphy for his presentation. He reminded Mr. Murphy that the negotiations are between the staff and the union. He appreciated the invitation but stated that staff and the union need to work it out. - - - - Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Ms. Tara Buckner be appointed to the Civil Service Commission. Motion passed – voice vote; 5 ayes, no nays - - - - CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13764 APPROPRIATING $3,000,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN HARTLAND TO GOTHLAND SEWER SEPARATION (10330) IN THE CITY OF OVERLAND AND VILLAGE OF SYCAMORE HILLS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20088 WITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13765 APPROPRIATING $5,500,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (REHABILITATION) (FY2014) CONTRACT A (11707) IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY 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 CONTRACT NO. 20074 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13766 APPROPRIATING $1,750,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LEMAY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2014) CONTRACT B (11870) IN THE CITIES OF UNIVERSITY CITY, OLIVETTE, OVERLAND, AND 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 CONTRACT NO. 20082 WITH VISU-SEWER OF MISSOURI, LLC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13767 APPROPRIATING $130,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR RAINFALL DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS IN RADAR RAINFALL DATA (FY2014) (11702) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20111 WITH VIEUX AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13768 APPROPRIATING $367,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT A) (11903); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20112 WITH EDM INCORPORATED FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13769 APPROPRIATING $111,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT B) (11904); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20113 WITH CMV – COCHRAN, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13770 APPROPRIATING $367,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT C) (11905); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20114 WITH CDG ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS PLANNERS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13771 APPROPRIATING $150,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT D) (11906); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20115 WITH FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13772 APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT E) (11907); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20116 WITH BERNARDIN LOCHMUELLER & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13773 APPROPRIATING $115,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT F) (11908); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20117 WITH BILFINGER INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13774 APPROPRIATING $210,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF COLDWATER CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT G) (11938); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20118 WITH ILINC ENGINEERING INCORPORATED FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13775 APPROPRIATING $203,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT A) (11899); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20119 WITH LION CSG, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13776 APPROPRIATING $136,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT B) (11900); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20120 WITH HART ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13777 APPROPRIATING $245,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT C) (11901); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20121 WITH THOUVENOT, WADE & MOERCHEN, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13778 APPROPRIATING $139,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT D) (11902); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20122 WITH TALIAFERRO & BROWNE INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13779 APPROPRIATING $249,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT E) (11936); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20123 WITH REITZ & JENS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13780 APPROPRIATING $250,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRAVOIS CREEK OMCI STORMWATER DESIGN (CONTRACT F) (11937); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20124 WITH GEORGE BUTLER ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES. Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the Consent Agenda be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye A. Mandel aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted. - - - - UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances None Resolutions None - - - - NEW BUSINESS Ordinances INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13784 APPROPRIATING $4,150,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN DEER CREEK PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2014) (11849) IN THE CITIES OF CRESTWOOD, WEBSTER GROVES, OAKLAND, CLAYTON AND UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20093 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 13784 was presented and read. T The work to be done under Contract #20093 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 65,567 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 36-inches in diameter using cured-in-place (CIPP) methods, 431 manholes, and 731 service connection repairs. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek and Gravois Creek watersheds. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-605) in Deer Creek watershed and two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-361 & BP-362) in the Gravois Creek watershed after the Claverach Park I/I Reduction and Sewer Separation (BP-605) (11115) and Ayres Sanitary Relief and I/I Reduction (BP-361 & BP-362) (10523) projects are constructed and after post-construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 600 days. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13784 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13785 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $4,500,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND AND $500,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (SANITARY/COMBINED - FY2014) (11772) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13785 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement and construction of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District. Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13785 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13786 APPROPRIATING $3,550,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LEMAY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2014) CONTRACT A (11855) IN THE CITIES OF WEBSTER GROVES AND SHREWSBURY, THE VILLAGE OF MARLBOROUGH AND 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 CONTRACT NO. 20089 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 13786 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20089 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 54,500 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 27-inches in diameter using cured-in-place (CIPP) methods, 293 manholes, and 1,100 service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Lemay watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO and one (1) CSO (BP-480 & I-126) after the Olde English I/I Removal (11695) and Harmony – Acorn Sewer Separation and I/I Reduction (10642) projects are constructed and after post-construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 600 days. Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13786 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13787 APPROPRIATING $4,100,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN ROCK HILL PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (SKME-618) (11885), IN THE CITIES OF LADUE, KIRKWOOD, ROCK HILL AND WARSON WOODS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20081 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID PUBLIC AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 13787 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20081 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 63,200 lineal feet of sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 36-inches in diameter, 520 manholes and 799 service connection repairs. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be completed in 600 days. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13787 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13788 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20096 WITH GAEHLE GRADING, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN PATTERSON LANE #480 STORM SEWER (INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR) (10734), IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No. 13788 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20096 consists of the construction of approximately 206 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter pipe sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13788 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED NO. 13789 APPROPRIATING $1,000,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR CCTV INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11810) THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20126 WITH ADS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC FOR CCTV INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11810) THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Proposed Ord. No. 13789 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20126 with ADS Environmental Services, LLC. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with information regarding sewer condition by the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection. These inspections will determine sewer conditions and system defects and will form the basis for preventive maintenance activities, inflow/infiltration investigations, and sewer system models. This contract for CCTV Inspection of Sewers is for $1,000,000. Approximately 70% of the CCTV investigations will provide support data for the Watershed Planning efforts and the remaining 30% will support specific design projects and miscellaneous inspection requests. This contract is renewable for up to two (2) additional years based on performance. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13789 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13790 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $85,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2013) CONTRACT A (11782) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 11025 WITH PRZADA APPRAISAL SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13790 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract #11025 with Przada Appraisal Services LLC for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed an additional $85,000, with a total contract amount of $160,000. This will be the second year or the option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2015. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13790 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13791 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $85,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2013) CONTRACT B (11783) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 11026 WITH SUTTON REALTY COMPANY, LLC, FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13791 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract #11026 with Sutton Realty Company, LLC for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed an additional $85,000, with a total contract amount of $160,000. This will be the second year or the option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2015. Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13791 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13792 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $55,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2013) CONTRACT C (11784) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 11027 WITH MUELLER & NEFF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS & CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13792 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract #11027 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, Inc. for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed an additional $55,000, with a total contract amount of $100,000. This will be the second year or the option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2015. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13792 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13793 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $55,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2013) CONTRACT D (11785) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 11028 WITH REAL ESTATE ANALYSTS LIMITED, FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13793 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 under Contract #11028 with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed an additional $55,000, with a total contract amount of $100,000. This will be the second year or the option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2015. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13793 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13794 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VERTEX BUSINESS SERVICES WHEREBY VERTEX WILL PERFORM OUTSOURCED BILLING SERVICES; CALL CENTER SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES TO UPGRADE THE BILLING AND COLLECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM FOR THE DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13794 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a 7 year contract with Vertex Business Services for implementation services related to the upgrade of its billing and collection system currently used by MSD and to provide system support and call center service. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13794 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13795 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13180, AS ADOPTED DECEMBER 9, 2010, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF ESTABLISHING A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN AND TRUST FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13795 was presented and read. This ordinance amends the plan to include all amendments since last reinstatement. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13795 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13795. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Buford that proposed Ord. No. 13795 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye J. Faul aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13795 adopted. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13796 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13181, AS ADOPTED DECEMBER 9, 2010, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF ESTABLISHING A RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FOR THE PENSIONING AND OTHER WELFARE BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, AND THE SPOUSES AND MINOR CHILDREN OF DECEASED EMPLOYEES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE IN PURSUANCE OF THE MISSOURI CONSTITUTION 1945 AS AMENDED, AND THE MISSOURI STATUTE ENACTED AUTHORIZING SAID PENSION PLAN, AND THE PLAN OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13796 was presented and read. This ordinance amends the plan to include all amendments since last reinstatement. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13796 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13796. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13796 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye J. Faul aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13796 adopted. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13797 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13593 ADOPTED MARCH 27, 2013 AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF PRESCRIBING THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13797 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District Charter requires that the salary of the Executive Director be set by ordinance. This ordinance increases the salary for the position of Executive Director to $189,625.00. This is effective with the pay period starting on December 28, 2013. Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13797 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13797. Motion made by Mr. Buford, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13797 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye J. Faul aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13797 adopted. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13798 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13541 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 8, 2012 AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF PRESCRIBING THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY- TREASURER OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13798 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District Charter requires that the salary of the Secretary-Treasurer be set by Ordinance. This Ordinance increases the salary for the position of Secretary-Treasurer to $153,750.00. This is effective with the pay period starting on December 28, 2013. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13798 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13798. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13798 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Buford aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye J. Faul aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13798 adopted. Resolutions ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3128 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO THOMAS M. GABRISCH FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM JUNE 11, 1984, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3128 was presented and read. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3129 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO KENNETH ALBRECHT FOR HIS 27 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM APRIL 21, 1986, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3129 was presented and read. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3130 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO JEFFREY MUELLER FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM NOVEMBER 17, 1980, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3130 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution Nos. 3128, 3129 and 3130 be adopted. Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes - - - - Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer