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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1545th Board Journal 3-12-2014 JOURNAL OF THE (1545th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT March 12, 2014 – 5:00 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 Vacant, 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 Ed Laux, RJN; Jeff Frauenfeldor, RJN; Craig Schluhn, Paric; Pete Merton, HR Green; Sean Devoy, URS; Tom Curran, St. Louis County; Dick Kellett, St. Louis County; Mike Grace, MSD; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of Human Resources; 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. - - - - Upon motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry, the Journal of the February 13, 2014 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote. - - - - The Chair commented that this would be his last meeting as Board Chair, as his term has come to an end. His understanding is the Mayor would appoint a new member before the next Board meeting. The Board will elect a new Chair, which will be a City trustee to serve out the one year term. By Charter, the City and County alternate Chairs every two years. Mr. Buford stated that there have been changes in management over the eight years but one thing consistent was the high level of professionalism, knowledge, and integrity of the staff. He went on to say that it had been an honor, a very rewarding experience and thanked the staff. He told his fellow trustees that he enjoyed serving with them and the other trustees over the eight years. He liked, got along with, and respected each one. He talked about the integrity of the Board and how they are only paid $25 a month for numerous meetings. He commented that the level of work and time the Trustees put in this organization is valued. He appreciates serving with each one of them. Ms. Patton arrived during Chair comments. - - - - Mr. Berry reported that the Finance Committee met on March 11th at 7:30 a.m. with Trustees Berry, Buford, and Mandel present. The minutes from the February 4, 2014 meeting were approved. Classification and Compensation Plans. The following recommended ordinance revisions are on tonight’s agenda for consideration. Item 20: A revision to the Classification Plan is recommended to align union represented A & B schedule classified positions to that agreed to in the recently concluded negotiations. Results of the classification study for the administrative, technical and managerial positions not represented by a union were previously enacted by Ordinance 13609 and are contained within this new Ordinance. Item 21: A revision to the Compensation Plan is also recommended to align the compensation of A & B schedule employee positions represented by AFSCME Local 410 and UWWA Local 1 per discussions by the District and representatives of the appropriate exclusive bargaining units. Positions within the B Schedule represented by IUOE No. 513, Machinist No. 9, Bricklayers No. 1 and Electricians No. 1 were previously enacted by Ordinance 13782 and are contained within this Ordinance. Item 22: RubinBrown, LLP - This resolution authorizes the Staff to enter into a contract with RubinBrown, LLP exercising the third of five optional years. RubinBrown will provide the annual independent audit of the District’s accounting records. Mrs. Zimmerman indicated the District’s preliminary FY15 balanced operating budget will be delivered to the Board at its March 12th meeting in accordance with the Charter. Two special Finance Committee meetings are scheduled to review the FY15 Operating and CIRP budgets. The strategic plan and operating budget will be presented on April 1, 2014 and the FY15 CIRP on April 3, 2014. The budget in its entirety will be reviewed at the Finance Committee regularly scheduled meeting on April 8, 2014. The budget is scheduled for introduction at the May 8, 2014 Board Meeting with the Charter required public hearing held immediately after. The FY15 Budget is expected to be adopted at the June 12, 2014 Board Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 a.m. - - - - Mr. Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on March 4, 2014 at 7:32 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Patton, Mandel and Buford. The minutes of the February 4, 2014 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Item 16 – Lemay WWTP Secondary Improvements – This ordinance appropriates $14,000,000.00 and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Plocher Construction Company for the construction of a headworks screening facility and a wet weather screening facility to improve secondary treatment at the Lemay Wastewater Treatment Plant as required by the Consent Decree. Staff explained that the project was originally scheduled to be funded over two fiscal years, but will now be totally funded this fiscal year. Staff indicated that the planned appropriation exceeds the original budget amount due to the unanticipated need for a deep pile foundation to support the new screening building, and expanded odor control facilities to accommodate the additional plant loadings. Mr. Yates questioned the proposed percentage of MBE participation being only 18.69% when the goal is 30%. Staff responded that the low bidder did submit 39% participation with his bid, but only 18.69% was allowed at this time by MSD. However, the contractor met the “Good Faith Effort” documentation requirements of the policy which deemed this the lowest responsive bid. Staff went on to discuss the potential for increased MBE participation during the project of possibly as much as 20% if the contractor and his current subcontractors pursue the appropriate additional MBE certifications and valid distributor agreements as they have indicated they would. Mr. Buford asked what would happen if the potential participation falls through. Staff indicated that as of now, the contractor had met our requirements and with approval would be awarded the contract as the lowest responsive bidder. Staff committed to updating the Board on the status of the contractor’s additional participation efforts at the next Program Management Committee meeting prior to the scheduled adoption of this ordinance. Mr. Brad Nevois, Assistant Director of Engineering/Design Division, briefed the Committee on the District’s Private Inflow and Infiltration Removal Program. Staff indicated that with the increase of these types of projects coming to the Board, it was important to provide an understanding of the process. Staff provided details of the various components of the program and answered several questions concerning the types of inflow sources being removed and the plan for a future “Time of Sale” program. Staff reinforced the goal to provide enough stormwater removal to alleviate sanitary sewer flooding. Mr. Unverferth announced the receipt of two Engineering Excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri for projects designed and constructed by MSD and the consulting firms of Stantec, Inc. and Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. this past year. The projects, “Coldwater Wet Weather Storage Facility Tank A” and “Wenneker Treebrook Storm Channel Improvements” also received national recognition awards for excellence from the ACEC. These awards were presented to the District and the Consultants at an annual awards banquet last month. The Committee offered its congratulations to District staff and the consultants. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 a.m. - - - - Mr. Berry reported that the Finance Committee met on February 4th at 8:00 a.m. with Trustees Berry, Buford, Faul, Yates and Mandel present. The minutes from the January 7, 2014 meeting were approved. Employee Pension Investment Review – Ms. Samantha Wei, from Pavilion, reported on the performance of the District’s pension investments through December 2013. During the 4th quarter, the Plan earned 3.9%, slightly below the District’s targeted return of 4%. On a one-year basis, the Plan earned 10.9% lagging the District’s target by 1.6%. Ms. Wei reported global equity markets continued to experience robust gains in the fourth quarter while the overall global fixed income markets saw muted results capping off a relatively volatile year. She concluded indicating the alternative strategies component of the District investment asset mix lagged behind strong equity market returns. Ms. Kerry Elsass, also with Pavilion, recommended new investment policy asset allocation targets and allowable asset class ranges. This recommendation would eliminate the tactical asset allocation and market neutral strategies, add hedge fund strategies and reduce the number of managers in the fixed income structure. These strategies will enhance economies of scale and reduce exposure to high yield and non-US debt in the fixed income portfolio. Adopting a new manager structure was also recommended. Ms. Elsass recommended terminating Pyramis due its continued poor performance and authorize Pavilion to conduct searches for managers of hedge funds, US large cap value equities, emerging market equities and fixed income investments. New manager recommendations will be brought to the Committee for consideration over the next four months. A resolution to approve the termination of Pyramis and set new asset allocation targets and allowable ranges is Item 29 on tonight’s agenda. Proposed Changes to Signature Authorization Levels – Staff recommended an ordinance change to increase the limit for manual signatures and releasing EFTs from $5,000 to $50,000. The proposed change is based on appropriate internal controls and current industry standards and eliminates redundant review processes. This ordinance change is Item 28 on tonight’s agenda. Commercial Paper Investments – The District’s list of commercial paper issuers was presented for review. No Committee action was required. Item 30: Raftelis Financial Consultants - This resolution authorizes the Staff to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants exercising the second year of a four- year contract. Raftelis will provide rate design support services to include the development of rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation, expert testimony for anticipated Rate Commission proceedings and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds. The Committee moved the resolution forward for Board consideration. Other Committee Business – The 2nd quarter Adjustment Review Committee report was accepted into the record as required by ordinance. The District’s financial condition as of December 31, 2013 was assessed and continues in a strong position. The meeting adjourned at 8:33 a.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th at 8:00 am. This concludes the Finance Committee Report. - - - - Ms. Mandel reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Mandel, Yates, Faul and members of the MSD Rate Commission. The first agenda item was a discussion by Mr. LeComb regarding the District's 2014 Customer Satisfaction Surveying. On conference call with Mr. LeComb was Mr. Chris Tatham of the ETC Institute, who manages and conducts MSD's customer surveying programs. Mr. Tatham presented the results from all 2013 customer surveying, with comparisons to 2012 and prior years. Many areas of customer satisfaction are at an all time high and reflect very positively on the efforts of the District to improve service and satisfaction. There is no Board action required at this time. However, a presentation on these findings will be made to the full Board at a future meeting. The next item on the agenda was discussion by Ms. Mohn regarding a proposed contract with Accela and an intergovernmental agreement with St. Louis County to develop a new regional planning, zoning, permitting, inspection and code enforcement system involving a hosted software program and shared licensing agreements. A shared regional solution is supported by the St. Louis Regional Permitting Collaborative to support this shared solution. This is Item No. 19 on tonight's agenda. Mr. Hoelscher gave a presentation titled "Stormwater Service Review" that detailed the current stormwater services MSD provides, how the availability of these services on an area-wide basis are impacted by the particulars of how stormwater is funded, and known capital needs throughout the District. The information contained in the presentation will be shared with the community through 8-10 Town Hall style meetings between March and June of 2014. The goal is to gather feedback from the public on the appropriateness of stormwater service levels and the funding structure used to provide them. The public input will be used to inform the upcoming 2015 Rate Commission process. There is no Board action required at this time. Next, Mr. Hoelscher gave a brief update regarding the results of the first Community Benefits Agreement meeting, which was held in January 2014. He informed the committee of the current signatories, who has joined and what actions have taken place. The next meeting schedule and agenda are now available on the District's website. The last item discussed was a quarterly update from Ms. Paredes on the District's diversity initiatives, the status of the disparity recommendations and District projects involving MWBE goals. Quarterly updates will be forthcoming. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m. - - - - Mr. Hoelscher reported that I only have one brief topic for this evening. You have all received a copy of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2015 as well as the budget supplement outlining the proposed capital program. Two Special Finance Committee meetings will be held to discuss these documents. The first will be on Tuesday April 1 at 8:00 am right after the Program Management Committee meeting. The second will be on Thursday April 3 at 8:00 am. Time will also be available at the regularly scheduled Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday April 8 to answer any additional questions from the Board of Trustees. Staff plans on requesting that the Board consider Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget at its May 8 Board of Trustees meeting. This meeting will be followed by a Public Hearing on the proposed budget. I will now ask Jon Sprague, Director of Operations to present the 4th Quarter Compliance Regulatory Report. Mr. Sprague presented the Quarterly Compliance Report stating the 4th Quarter of 2013 was one of the best quarters ever and the plants were almost all in compliance. The Coldwater Plant had three permit violations due to stormwater which was 99.97% compliant. The goal for emergency response to customer complaints within four hours is 90% and the response time was 94%. There was an all-time low of only 45 maintenance related backups, which are independent of rain due to grease, roots, blockages, and collapsing of mains. He stated that the maintenance overflows with the same issues had 30 overflows which was the lowest ever for a three-month period. He further commented that there was no capacity backup due to a rain event this quarter. He stated that the constructed overflows, which are being removed in accordance with the Consent Decree, are down to 148 after removing another three. Of the 148 constructed overflows, only two overflows activated during the three-month period. He summarized that almost all the parameters were record low for the 4th quarter and the record lows can be contributed to the preventative maintenance programs started five years ago even before the Consent Decree. - - - - The public had no comments. - - - - CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13799 APPROPRIATING $3,100,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN CEDARCREST SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-561) I/I REDUCTION (11722), IN THE CITIES OF LADUE, OLIVETTE AND UNIVERSITY CITY AND 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. 20108 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13800 APPROPRIATING $42,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN DACEY BRANCHI/I REDUCTION (BP-313) (11116), IN THE CITIES OF DELLWOOD, FERGUSON 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. 20128 WITH DIZDAR BROTHERS SEWER & CONST., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13801 APPROPRIATING $4,900,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (REHABILITATION) (FY2014) CONTRACT B (11864), IN VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN ST. LOUIS CITY AND 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. 20110 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13802 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN LYNN HAVEN I/I REDUCTION (11652), IN THE CITIES OF HAZELWOOD AND FLORISSANT, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20127 WITH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13803 APPROPRIATING $1,200,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT (11125) 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. 20133 WITH THE RJN GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13804 DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES IN THE PROJECT KNOWN AS FF 11 FEE FEE CREEK SANITARY RELIEF (10014) TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF THE AREA, AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH FURTHER CONDEMNATION EFFORTS RELATED TO THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE &/OR THE FILING OF ALL NECESSARY COURT PLEADINGS OR DOCUMENTS TO COMMENCE AND PROSECUTE FORMAL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, 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. 13808 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20129 WITH TGB, INC. FOR PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS FOR BISSELL PUMP STATION (BP-105) SLUICE GATE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (11956), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. Proposed Ord. No. 13808 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20129 consists of the removal and replacement of six sluice gates, stem guides, and stop logs. The purpose of this project is to provide for the replacement of deteriorated and unreliable equipment, to improve pump station efficiency, and alleviate flooding in the service area during heavy rainfalls. This project is scheduled to be completed in 425 days. Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13808 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. 13809 APPROPRIATING $14,000,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION IN LEMAY WWTP SECONDARY IMPROVEMENTS (11649) 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 CONTRACT NO. 20130 WITH PLOCHER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID IMPROVEMENTS. Proposed Ord. No. 13809 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20130 consists of the construction of a Headworks Screening Facility located between the original grit tanks and primary basins and a Wet Weather Screening Facility located between the wet weather grit tanks and primary basins. The purpose of this project is to improve secondary treatment to allow reliable treatment of at least 210 MGD as required by Consent Decree. The project also includes: upsizing the inlet piping into the final pass of each of the eight aeration tanks; replacing a total of sixteen, 20-inch flowmeters on the inlet piping into the aeration tanks; installing fine bubble membrane disc diffusers and air distribution piping; installing new suspended solids probes in the east and west mixed liquor channels; installation of eight owner provided 48-inch manual butterfly valves and eight, 42-inch magnetic flowmeters to replace the existing final clarifier inlet valves and meters; construction of modifications to the final clarifiers; and other miscellaneous items including odor control, yard piping and structures associated with this work. This project is scheduled to be completed in 605 days. Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13809 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. 13810 APPROPRIATING $19,200.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN DERHAKE I/I REDUCTION & CAPRI TO S. WATERFORD SANITARY RELIEF (11736), IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20131 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 13810 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20131 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 15 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow and infiltration in the Coldwater Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-101 & BP-102) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post-construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13810 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. 13811, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACCELA, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SOFTWARE LICENSES FOR THE DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13811 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Accela, Inc. for software licenses, maintenance and professional services to implement a permitting, development and plan review software application. The software application will be hosted and maintained on technology residing in St. Louis County’s data center. The use of a common software business application by the District and St. Louis County will allow both entities to serve the regional development community in a shared services environment. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13811 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. 13812 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, WHEREBY THE ENTITIES AGREE TO SHARE SOFTWARE LICENSING AND A SHARED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT COMMON BUSINESS PROCESSES. Proposed Ord. No. 13812 was presented and read. The Intergovernmental Agreement memorializes that the entities agree that the County will sub-license the use of its Accela permitting software to the District. The County will also host and support the District’s ongoing use of the software at the County’s data center location. The advantage of a single commercial software technology solution is the cost savings that can be realized for both entities due to the sharing of hosting and maintenance costs. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13812 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. 13813 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13609, AS ADOPTED JUNE 13, 2013, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE IN LIEU THEREOF, PRESCRIBING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, AND SPECIFYING CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE A AND B SCHEDULE CLASSIFICATIONS COVERED BY AFSCME NO. 410, UWWA NO. 1, IUOE NO. 513, MACHINISTS NO. 9, BRICKLAYERS NO. 1 AND ELECTRICIANS NO. 1 PER THE AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AS WELL AS MODIFICATIONS AGREED TO DURING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND DESIGNATING THOSE CLASSIFICATIONS WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF OVERTIME COMPENSATION. Proposed Ord. No. 13813 was presented and read. This Classification Plan reflects selected results of the compensation study for A & B Schedule union represented classified employees that do not result in positions being down-graded as a result of the compensation study. Results of the Comp Study for the administrative, technical and managerial positions not represented by a union has been previously enacted by Ordinance 13609 and contained within this new Ordinance. Motion by Ms. Patton seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13813 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13813. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13813 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. 13813 adopted. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13814 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13782 ADOPTED DECEMBER 12, 2013 AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE IN LIEU THEREOF, PRESCRIBING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, EXCEPT THE POSITIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY-TREASURER AND INTERNAL AUDITOR, AND PAY GRADE ASSIGNMENT OF UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND REFLECTING ANY CHANGES TO ALL C SCHEDULE POSITIONS, A AND B SCHEDULE POSITIONS REPRESENTED BY AFSCME NO. 410, UWWA NO. 1, IUOE NO. 513, MACHINISTS NO. 9, BRICKLAYERS NO. 1 AND ELECTRICIANS NO. 1 COMPENSATION PER THE PROVISIONS OF RSMO SECTION 105.500 – 105.530. Proposed Ord. No. 13814 was presented and read. This Compensation Plan reflects A & B Schedule classified employees that are positions represented by AFSCME Local 410 and UWWA Local 1 per discussions by the District and representatives of appropriate exclusive bargaining units. Positions within the B Schedule represented by IUOE No. 513, Machinist No. 9, Bricklayers No. 1 and Electricians No. 1 has been previously enacted by Ordinance 13782 and contained within this Ordinance. Motion by Ms. Mandel seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13814 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13814. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13814 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. 13814 adopted. Resolutions ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3139 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13381 ADOPTED APRIL 12, 2012, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTERINTO A CONTRACT WITH RUBINBROWN, LLP, FOR AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTING RECORDS OF THE DISTRICT. Resolution No. 3139 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Patton that Resolution No. 3139 be adopted. Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes The Chair declared Resolution No. 3139 adopted. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3140 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO JOHN A. SCANGA FOR HIS 21 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM NOVEMBER 2, 1992, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3140 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3140 be adopted. Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes - - - - Upon motion made Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer