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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1546th Board Journal 4-10-2014 revREVISED PAGES 2 & 5 5/05/14 JOURNAL OF THE (1546th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT April 10, 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 (excused) B. L. Hoelscher, Executive Director M. E. Yates, V. Chair 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 Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Ed Laux, RJN; Jeff Frauenfeldor, RJN; Anthony Lancia, AGC; Stephen Gregali, City of St. Louis; Diane Fink, Gonzalez; David Cavender, Horner & Shifrin; Terry Briggs, SITE; Dale Smith, Geotechnology; Chad Ross, TWM; Ronny Griffin, Laborers; Rich Wilburn, URS; Rob Knuezel, Losli; Hassan Judali, Cassidy Turley; Dennis Lavallee, SLCCC; Lawrence Nwachukwu, Basilico Engineering; Tom Curran, St. Louis County; Cory Metz, MSD; Shonnah Paredes, MSD; Marie Collins; MSD; 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. Yates opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. - - - - Motion made by Mr. Berry, 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); confidential or privileged communications with the District’s auditor, including auditor work products under §610.021(17). Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye M. Yates aye V. Patton aye During closed session staff updated the Board on the litigation and confidential or privileged matters under §610.021(1); leasing, purchase or sale of real estate under §610.021(2); personnel actions under §610.021(3); and the status of auditor’s work under §610.021(17). No votes were taken. - - - - Upon motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Faul, the Journal of the March 12, 2014 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote. - - - - The Chair had no comments. - - - - Ms. Patton reported that the Program Management Committee met on April 1, 2014 at 7:31 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Patton, Mandel, and Faul. The minutes of the March 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 15 – Creve Coeur Force Main Improvements Phase 2 – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Gershenson Construction Co. for the construction of 42-inch force main and appurtenances serving the L-52 pump station. The appropriation for this project is above both the engineer’s estimate and the proposed budget for the project. Staff presented that the increase in cost was primarily due to the existence of high ground water and poor soil conditions identified during the design. To address these conditions, the project requires special grouting techniques to construct. The engineer’s estimate underestimated the cost for this grouting. It was verified that quantities were accurate and that all three bidders for the project provided a similar price for this work, therefore staff recommended introduction. Trustee Faul clarified that all three contractors had similar unit process for this bid item; staff concurred. Trustee Faul also asked whether this was a prevailing wage issue. Staff responded that this was a force main project and that specific prevailing wages would be required, and that verification by review of payroll records will be mandatory on the project. Item 17 – Lower Meramec WWTP Screen Shaft Lining – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. for removal of coating materials on existing screen shaft concrete walls at the Lower Meramec Treatment Plant. The existing coating has lost adhesion within the shaft and is causing equipment operational issues. Trustee Faul asked if the District planned to re-line the screen shaft. Staff indicated that this was a removal project only, and that further condition monitoring would be performed. Item 19 – Wise and Mabel Sewer Separation – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Gershenson Construction Co. for the construction of various storm and sanitary sewers, sewer rehabilitation, and removal of private inflow sources in the City of Richmond Heights. Trustee Yates asked if Supplied Industrial Solutions was a new supplier listed for MBE participation on this project. Staff was not sure and agreed to investigate and report back to the Committee next month. Item 20 – Bellefontaine #2 Sanitary Relief – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Fred M. Luth and Sons for the removal of private inflow sources on 109 properties in the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors. Trustee Faul asked if the District was still asking for MWBE participation on these smaller projects. Staff indicated that by policy, MWBE participation was not required on projects less than $50,000, but on some small projects there can be MWBE participation. We capture and report that participation data. Item 21 – Closed Circuit TV Inspection and Inspection of Sewers – This ordinance appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning to provide for the CCTV services and other large diameter sewer inspections services to support District staff. The District received two bid proposals for this work and the selection was made by evaluation of both qualifications and unit bid prices. The contractor selected provided the lowest unit bid prices for the work. Staff indicated that since this project is considered a vendor service, there were no specific MWBE vendor goals for the project, but the vendor is required to meet the District’s workforce requirements. On this project, Ace will be providing 10% MWBE sub-contractor participation and received partial credit for meeting workforce requirements through the use of diversity multipliers as part of the selection process. Trustee Faul inquired whether the second vendor was a St. Louis company and whether they had received credit for meeting workforce requirements. Staff indicated that the second vendor was a local company, and the firm received full credit on their proposal as both a minority vendor and meeting workforce requirements. Ace was selected based on better qualifications and providing the lowest unit prices for this work. Items 22, 23 & 24 – General Services Agreement for Geotechnical Services – Contracts A, B, and C – These ordinances appropriate funds and authorize staff to enter into contract amendments with three firms to perform geotechnical services to support District engineering projects. Trustee Yates asked for clarification regarding the renewal years for the contract amendments. Staff indicated that this was the second and final renewal for a total of three years for all three contracts. As future geotechnical services are needed, the District will go through a new selection process. Item 25 – CSO Gingras Creek – This ordinance authorizes staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of permanent easements and temporary construction easements on thirteen (13) parcels of ground located near I-70 and Lucas & Hunt Road in North St. Louis County. The easements are required for the construction of the above named combined sewer overflow and separate sewer overflow removal project. Staff provided maps showing the location of the parcels in question. Trustee Patton asked if there would be actual construction in Lucas & Hunt Road. Staff indicated that construction under both Interstate 70 and Lucas & Hunt would be performed by tunneling under those highways. Trustee Faul asked if the condemnation was just for easement rights. Staff confirmed that the taking was for easement rights only. Item 27 – Old Mill Creek Sewer Rehabilitation – After staff review of this item, the Committee recommends introduction and adoption at the April Board meeting. Follow-up item from March meeting – Lemay WWTP Secondary Improvements (item 11 on tonight’s agenda) – Staff had indicated at the March Program Management meeting the potential for being able to take credit for the entire 38% MWBE participation submitted by the contractor instead of just the 18% that staff currently finds acceptable. This increase would only happen with the completed certification of one of the proposed sub-contractors by one of the MSD certifying agencies, and the receipt of valid distributorship agreements by two of the suppliers proposed on the project. Staff updated the Board that the contractor has not accomplished the additional certifications yet, but is still pursuing. Mr. Faul asked staff which certifying agencies were accepted by the District. Mr. Hoelscher responded: City of St Louis, State of Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity, Missouri Department of Administration Minority/Women Business Enterprises, and St. Louis Minority Business Council (SLMBC). Staff reminded the Committee that the next Program Management Committee meeting will be held on Monday, April 28th at 7:30 a.m. rather than the usual Tuesday meeting due to a scheduling conflict with the Board Room. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 a.m. - - - - Mr. Faul reported that the Audit Committee met on April 8, at 7:30 a.m. with Trustees Faul, Berry, Mandel and Patton present. The minutes from the January meeting were approved. The Chairman had no comments. Mr. Loretta, presented the results of the process reviews for the Procurement Function and the Purchase to Pay Cycle by summarizing the engagements in one overall presentation document. He described the relationship between the two areas and provided an overview of each area and went on to explain the objectives and the methodology used for each engagement. He stated that the procurement engagement went really well as the procedures that were reviewed appeared to be very well designed and organized, and as a result, the engagement received a satisfactory rating. The process review of the Purchase to Pay Cycle received a satisfactory rating as well; however, the results did include eight opportunities for improvement ranging in risk from moderate to low. Mr. Loretta explained that the procedures for the Purchase to Pay Cycle were strong but that management needs to consider leveraging the system a little more and developing more systemic controls to eliminate the need for some of the manual processes currently in use. Mr. Ron Steinkamp of Brown Smith Wallace continued the presentation and explained the seven opportunities for improvement that were assessed as moderate. He addressed questions as they were generated by the Committee. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 a.m. This concludes the Audit Committee Report. - - - - Mr. Berry reported that the Finance Committee met on April 8, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. with Trustees Berry, Faul, and Mandel present. The minutes from the March 11, April 1 and April 3, 2014 meetings were approved. Item 28: Vertex Resolution – This resolution authorizes the Staff to enter into a one-year optional contract extension with Vertex Business Services for outsourced billing and collection services associated with the District’s monthly sewer bills and call center. This extension will provide a bridge to the new contract approved by Ordinance #13794. Item 26: Low Income Assistance Program – This ordinance proposes changes to expand the income and asset value eligibility criteria for the District’s low income program. The ordinance also proposes changing the name of the program to the Customer Assistance Program to improve its marketing to MSD customers. Mr. Berry suggested the Staff explore the possibility of adjusting sewer bill delinquencies of eligible customers to increase participation in the program. Mr. Berry requested to see the results of this exploration when completed. FY15 Budget – There were no additional questions concerning the FY15 budget from the Trustees during the meeting. Staff was commended for their concise and informative presentation of the FY15 budget and CIRP. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 a.m. This concludes the Finance Committee Report. - - - - The Executive Director had no comments. - - - - The electronic recording of the Public Comments section of the Board Meeting experienced technical difficulties. The following was composed from staff member’s notes. Mr. Sullivan addressed the Board and stated the Stormwater Outreach meeting was not very successful since there were only 4-5 residents and no Board members in attendance. Next, he mentioned item #14 (Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Louis County) and questioned why it is being sole sourced. He continued with item #17 (Lower Meramec WWTP Screen Shaft Lining) and did not understand why it was needed. Also, he commented on item #21 (CCTV Inspections) about more spending on videoing the sewers and expressed his opinion that more funds should be made available for the sewer back-up program instead. - - - - CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION 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. ADOPTION 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. ADOPTION 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. ADOPTION 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. ADOPTION 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. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Consent Agenda be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates 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. 13815 APPROPRIATING $5,150,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN CREVE COEUR CREEK (L-52) FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II (11825), IN THE CITY OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20143 WITH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 13815 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20143 consists of the construction of approximately 1,197 lineal feet of 42-inch force main and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a two-phase improvement project. The purpose of this project is to replace an existing force main serving the L-52 Pump Station that has inadequate capacity. This project is scheduled to be completed in 225 days. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13815 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13816 APPROPRIATING $1,125,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN FF-02 FEE FEE - ALAN SHEPARD I-270 SANITARY RELIEF PHASE V (10600), IN THE CITY OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20135 WITH J. H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS. Proposed Ord. No. 13816 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20135 consists of the construction of approximately 2,418 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter. This construction is the third and final phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building backups and to remove an existing wet weather pump station. This project will also eliminate two (2) SSOs (BP-083 and BP-511). This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13816 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13817 APPROPRIATING $565,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION IN LOWER MERAMEC RIVER WWTP SCREEN SHAFT LINING (11807), 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. 20139 WITH GOODWIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 13817 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20139 consists of the removal of coating materials from all concrete surfaces within the Lower Meramec River WWTP Screen Shaft Lining (11807) project. The purpose of this project is to provide efficient screen shaft operation. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days. Motion by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13817 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13818 APPROPRIATING $52,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN MALINE I/I REDUCTION & SEWER REHABILITATION (BP-289) (COLONY DR) (11658), IN THE CITIES OF BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS AND MOLINE ACRES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20109 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 13818 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20109 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 25 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek Watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-289) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post-construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13818 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13819 APPROPRIATING $4,300,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN WISE AND MABEL SEWER SEPARATION (10029) IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20142 WITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION. Proposed Ord. No. 13819 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20142 consists of the construction of approximately 441 lineal feet of reinforced concrete box culvert, 6-feet wide x 5-feet high, 8,770 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 72-inches in diameter, the rehabilitation of 154 lineal feet of 15-inch diameter pipe using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods and the removal of inflow sources from 57 private properties. The purpose of this project is to alleviate street flooding, yard flooding, and building backups due to undersized combined sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 701 days. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13819 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13820 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN BELLEFONTAINE #2 LATERAL SANITARY RELIEF (BP-287) (COBURG LANDS DR) (11684), IN THE CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20136 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. Proposed Ord. No. 13820 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20136 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 109 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-287) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13820 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13821 APPROPRIATING $2,000,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR CCTV INSPECTION AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11811) 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. 20160 WITH ACE PIPE CLEANING, INC. FOR CCTV INSPECTION AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11811) THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA. Proposed Ord. No. 13821 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20160 with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with information regarding sewer condition by the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection, physical inspection, sonar inspection, and laser profiling primarily on large diameter (greater than 21-inch diameter) sewers. 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 and Physical Inspection of Sewers is for $2,000,000. This contract is renewable for up to two (2) additional years based on performance. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13821 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13822 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2012) CONTRACT A (10613) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF CONTRACT NO. 10680 WITH SHANNON & WILSON INC., FOR THE AFORESAID GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13822 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract #10680 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total maximum contract amount to $150,000. This will be the second of two option year renewals 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. 13822 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13823 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2012) CONTRACT B (10614) 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 NO. 10681 WITH GEOTECHNOLOGY, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13823 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #10681 with Geotechnology, Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total maximum contract amount to $150,000. This will be the second of two option year renewals 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. 13823 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13824 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2012) CONTRACT C (10615) 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 NO. 10682 WITH HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 13824 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #10682 with Hanson Professional Services Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract amendment for $50,000 brings the total maximum contract amount to $150,000. This will be the second of two option year renewals provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2015. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13824 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13825 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 CSO GINGRAS CREEK AND I/I REDUCTION (BP-059) (11730) 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 AND/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. Proposed Ord. No. 13825 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of permanent sewer easements and temporary construction easements on thirteen (13) parcels of ground located in various municipalities in St. Louis County, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 7,939 lineal feet of sewer pipe varying in size from 8-inches to 48-inches in diameter and appurtenances on several properties. Also, this project will eliminate one (1) CSO (BP-059) and two (2) SSOs (BP-255 & BP-256). These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13825 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13826 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13488, AS ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF ESTABLISHING A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FORMALLY KNOWN AS LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) PROVIDING FOR REDUCED WASTEWATER USER CHARGES AND STORMWATER SERVICE CHARGES TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT. Proposed Ord. No. 13826 was presented and read. This ordinance changes to the program will result in an increased relationship between MSD and ratepayers. The changes will also allow more eligibility in enrolling and being qualified by income, increased participation, lower delinquencies and assist with achieving Rate Case and Consent Decree goals. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13826 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye A. Mandel aye INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13827 APPROPRIATING $2,800,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SEWERS IN OLD MILL CREEK SEWER REHABILITATION PHASE III – 14TH TO 2ND STREET (10722), 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 CONTRACT NO. 20159 WITH THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR THE SEWER REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 13827 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #20159 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Corps to administer and construct a project in the CIRP. This project consists of the rehabilitation of 5,600 feet of the 15-foot x 20-foot brick and stone arch Old Mill Creek Sewer, between 14th and 2nd Streets in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. This project will reduce combined sewer overflows, and extend the service life of the 120-year old, Old Mill Creek Sewer. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $10,700,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2014. Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13827 be introduced. Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13827. Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13827 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye J. Faul aye The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13827 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: M. Yates 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. 3141 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 11546, ADOPTED JULY 10, 2003, AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY- TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VERTEX, WHEREBY VERTEX WOULD PROVIDE CALL CENTER AND BILLING/COLLECTION SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT. Resolution No. 3141 was presented and read. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Yates that Resolution No. 3141 be adopted. Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye J. Faul aye The Chair declared Resolution No. 3141 adopted. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3142 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO RICK BOWLING FOR HIS 24 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM AUGUST 21, 1989, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3142 was presented and read. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3143 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO JEFFREY BURLEY FOR HIS 25 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT AUGUST 1, 1988, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3143 was presented and read. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3144 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO RON PATTERSON FOR HIS 21 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SEPTEMBER 2, 1992, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3144 was presented and read. Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3142, 3143 and 3144 be adopted. Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes - - - - Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Secretary-Treasurer