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JOURNAL OF THE (1561th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
May 14, 2015 – 5:00 P.M.
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date.
Present at the meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
A.K. Mandel, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
M.E. Yates, V. Chair S.M. Myers, General Counsel
R.T. Berry T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
J.P. Faul T.A. Bellville, Asst. Director of Finance
V.E. Patton R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were: Barb Mohn, MSD; Marie Collins, MSD; Mike Gindler, Todd Loretta,
MSD; Shonnah Paredes, MSD; Pamela Reid, MSD; Bret Berthold, MSD; Margaret Shi, MSD;
Michael Grove, MSD; Michael Grace, MSD; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, MSD; Tamara Clinton, MSD;
Laura Duffin, MSD; AECOM, Sean Devoy; AECOM, Jeff Marchetto; AGC, Steve Lewis; Basilico
Eng., Lawrence Nwachukwu; Black & Veatch, Dave Bunch; Brown and Caldwell, Jeff
Theerman; Burns & McDonnell, Ron Krusie; CH2MHill, Elise Ibendahl; City of St. Louis, Ron
Smith; Gonzalez, Diane Fink; Losli Engineering, Rebecca Losli; RJN Group, Ed Laux; SAK
Const., Tim Bussen; SITE, Terry Briggs; David Nafar; ETC Institute, Jason Morado; Lion CSG,
Lisa Harrison; Jacobs, Jim Coll; GBA, Jim Dunajcik; NAACP, Adolphus Pruitt; Luthers Supply,
Luther’s Supply, Amber Boykins.
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Trustee Yates opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. Motion was made by
Trustee Berry and seconded by Trustee Mandel for the Board go into Closed Session to discuss
personnel actions under §610.021(3), RSMO 1988 SUPP.
During Closed Session the Board discussed personnel actions under §610.021(3)
RSMO 1988 Supp. No votes were taken.
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Upon motion made by Trustee Yates and seconded by Trustee Berry, the Journal of the
April 9, 2015 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair announced the Committees and Chair appointments. Stakeholders: Chaired
by Bob Berry, Annette Mandel and Ruby Bonner; Finance; Chaired by Ruby Bonner and Valerie
Patton; Audit: Chaired by Valerie Patton, Bob Berry and Jim Faul; Program Management:
Chaired by Jim Faul, Ruby Bonner and Annette Mandel; Pension: Chaired by Jim Faul and Bob
Berry; and the new Vice Chair, Jim Faul and Chair, Michael Yates.
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Trustee Faul reported that the Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, May 5,
2015. In attendance were Trustees Patton, Faul, Mandel, Yates and Berry. The Committee
approved the minutes from the February 3 meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Staff presented the reports for two Internal Audit engagements.
The first engagement titled “Review of Bond Debt Post-Issuance Compliance” focused
on District bond debt and included procedures to ensure post-issuance compliance with the on-
going requirements of regulatory entities such as the Internal Revenue Service and the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The District’s compliance program was reviewed to
ensure processes and procedures are adequately designed and implemented allowing the
District to maintain regulatory compliance.
The second engagement titled “Review of Engineering Design and Construction
Management Contracts and Invoices” involved a review of contracts and related invoices for
engineering design and construction management contractors. The engagement included
procedures to review the accuracy and propriety of the consultant invoices and included
procedures to review the District’s process for reviewing and approving such invoices. In
addition, contract structures and design were reviewed for adequacy.
Staff presented and explained the scope, objectives and methodology used for each
engagement. Each engagement received a satisfactory rating, as no significant issues were
identified for either engagement. The Bond engagement resulted in the identification of one
Opportunity for Improvement, and the Engineering engagement resulted in the identification of
two Opportunities for Improvement. Questions were addressed by Staff as they were received
from the Committee.
Staff presented a resolution to renew the contract with Brown Smith Wallace, LLC to
provide internal audit services to the District. The renewal represents the fourth year overall
and the third option year of the contract. The item is Resolution No. 3208 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 am. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
June 2, 2015.
This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Trustee Mandel reported that the Finance Committee met on May 5, 2015 with
Trustees Mandel, Yates, Faul, and Berry in attendance. The minutes from the April 8, 2015
meeting were approved.
Items 39 – 51: Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal. Ms. Vicki Edwards
reported on the renewal of the District’s various property and casualty insurance coverage’s.
The Committee recommended these items be brought to the Board for consideration.
Items 52: Third Party Claim Administrator. This ordinance authorizes the District to
enter into a contract with Corporate Claims Management Inc. (CCMI). The contract provides for
an initial term of one year with four additional one-year renewal terms. CCMI provides third party
administration services for the District’s water back-up, workers’ compensation, general liability,
auto, errors and omissions, and any other claims against the District and Trustees/Staff.
Pension Plan Status. Pavilion Advisory Group reported on the performance of the
District’s Pension, Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Plans. As of March 2015,
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the Pension Plan outperformed its benchmark, reporting an increase of 2.0%, while the Policy
Benchmark reported a gain of 1.3%. On a trailing one-year basis, the Plan reported a gain of
3.4%, ahead of the Benchmark by 40 basis points.
Pavilion recommends liquidating exposure to Pictet Local Currency Emerging Market
Debt, Loomis Sayles Credit and Penn Capital High Yield to utilize a “core plus” fixed income
manager, Prudential Total Return Fund. This will be Item #58 on tonight’s agenda. The planned
discussion on another new investment manager, EnTrust, was tabled for a future Finance
Committee meeting. The Investment Policy for Pension Defined Benefit Plan revisions will also
be held for further review by Committee.
The Trustees asked about a report sponsored by UNITE HERE that claims the UBS
Real Estate Fund has been non-responsive in regards to a labor dispute at one of the properties
held by the fund and that there are concerns over the fund’s valuation methods and
performance. Pavilion is comfortable with the fund’s performance and valuation methods, which
are industry standard and performed by a third party. Staff will forward UBS’ prepared response
to the claims made in the report to the Trustees and continue to monitor the situation.
Portfolio Update. Tim Snoke reported on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as
of April 2015. The portfolio is in compliance with the District’s investment policy.
Investment Policy Update. This resolution will allow the District’s external investment
manager to utilize their own commercial paper issuer list and approved broker/dealer list as long
as they fully comply with the criteria maintained in the District’s Investment Policy. This will be
Item #59 on tonight’s agenda.
Other Committee Business. The quarterly March 2015 Adjustment Review
Committee report was accepted into the record as required by ordinance. Ms. Bellville
reported on the current financial condition of the District indicating it continues to be financially
stable and current projections indicate the District will be under budget for Fiscal Year 2015.
FY16 Proposed Budget Presentation Follow-up. Ms. Theresa Bellville presented a
summary of changes to the FY16 proposed budget since the April 8, 2015 presentation.
Items 53 – 54: FY16 Budget and Tax Ordinance. Included on tonight’s agenda is the
introduction of Fiscal Year 2016 Budget as presented at a special Finance Committee meeting
held on April 8th. Ms. Bellville also indicated the introduction of an ordinance to establish the
District’s 2015 property tax levies to be applied to customers Real and Personal Property
Assessed Values to produce required revenues for operations and infrastructure projects.
Ms. Bellville stated a public hearing to review the FY16 budget, taxes, user charges and CIRP is
scheduled, as required by Charter, tonight at 6:00pm after this meeting.
Public Presentation and Finding of Fact Committee. Mr. Hoelscher requested three
board members and one alternate volunteer attend the budget public hearing and as the Finding
of Fact committee.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is
Tuesday, June 2, 2015.
This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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Trustee Berry reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at the District’s
Headquarters on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at approximately 10:20 a.m. In addition to public
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attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Berry, Yates, Mandel and Faul, as
well as District Directors and staff.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher requesting an extension to
the Procedural Schedule of the Rate Commission. Per MSD's Charter Plan, the current Rate
Change Procedural Schedule is designed to occur within a 120-day period. The Rate Change
Notice was filed on February 26, 2015 and the Rate Commission Report would be due to the
Board no later than June 26, 2015. An intervener made a request that the Rate Commission
extend the schedule by 45 days as allowed by Charter to allow the intervener sufficient time to
participate in the Rate Commission process. The Rate Commission agreed to request the
extension from the Board of Trustees. With Board approval granting this extension, the report
would then be due no later than August 10, 2015. A Resolution detailing the revised Procedural
Schedule will be presented tonight and is Item No. 60 on the Agenda.
The next item on the agenda was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding 4 proposed
ordinances for General Legal Services contracts. The ordinances will provide the District with
general legal services, including, but not limited to, matters in the areas of general civil litigation
and research, real estate, environmental, administrative, and public entity matters.
RFP’s for said services were sent to 48 law firms and advertised in 3 newspapers.
Eleven responses were received. After careful evaluation and review, 4 firms were deemed to
be the most responsive to the needs of the District. The ordinances presented tonight are Items
No. 35, 36, 37 & 38 on the Agenda.
The next item on the agenda was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a proposed
ordinance for a Federal lobbyist contract. The ordinance will authorize a contract with Cardinal
Point Partners, LLC for federal legislative services. Eighteen (18) RFP's were sent to lobbying
groups and advertised in the newspapers. Three responses were received. After review and
evaluation of said responses, the selection committee deemed Cardinal Point Partners, LLC
was deemed to be the most responsive to the needs of the District. The contract contains three
(3) option years. The ordinance presented tonight is Item No. 34 on the Agenda.
The next time on the agenda was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding MSD's
Classification Plan. The District has developed a new cross training program in operations
which makes certain positions obsolete and the necessity to add new titles. In addition, due to
retirements and restructuring of work, certain titles no longer have incumbents and will not be
filled. This new Ordinance is necessary in order to proceed with the training program. Prior to
this Ordinance, changes to the Classification Plan have been reviewed and approved by the
Civil Service Commission. The ordinance presented tonight is Item No. 33 on the Agenda.
There were no additional items and no further comments. The next meeting is
tentatively scheduled for June 2, 2015. The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Report.
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Trustee Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on May 5, 2015 at
8:05 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Faul, Yates, Mandel, and Berry. The minutes
of the April 2, 2015 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed
discussion regarding the following items:
Item 19 – Frederick Lane Storm Sewer – Staff provided details for the project and there
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was a discussion between staff and the Committee regarding the increase in bid prices being
experienced and the lower number of bidders per project over the past several months. The
Committee asked staff if there was anything additional that could be done to attract more
bidders. Staff informed the Committee of upcoming training through MOKAN on “Construction
Contracting with MSD” to be held in June. Staff agreed to investigate opportunities to promote
more bidders for District projects and to inform the Committee of current efforts.
Item 20 – Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public Inflow and Infiltration
Removal – Staff briefed the Committee on the project and the Committee questioned staff on
the 17% committed MBE subcontractor participation to meet the goal versus actual
participation. Staff indicated that in the majority of cases, MBE contracting goals are met or
exceeded at the completion of the projects except sometimes in instances of changes of
contract scope.
Item 26 – Prospect Hill Landfill – Staff provided details of this multi-phased project and
addressed questions from the Committee regarding contractor minority and women workforce
goals. District staff provided details of the policy, including a clarification regarding which
projects are required to meet the workforce goals. Staff provided specifics on monitoring and
monitoring procedures regarding workforce.
Item 28 – UR-10 Mendell and Wolter Sanitary Relief – The Committee requested
information on a named minority sub-contractor Phillips Concrete Services listed for this project.
Staff indicated that this was a newer company that had been verified by District staff. Staff
agreed to provide further details to the Committee on this company.
Item 31 – Frontenac Forest to Portland Storm Sewer – Staff discussed details regarding
the projects including the inclusion of a rain garden as part of the project. There was a brief
discussion on the maintenance of these facilities upon the completion of construction.
District staff Susan McCrary gave a brief presentation on the Public Engagement
activities surrounding the District’s Rainscaping Program. She provided details for on-going
activities and public participation being experienced by the program and answered questions
from the Committee. The Committee thanked District staff for their efforts in the promotion of
the program.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
This concludes the Program Management Committee Report.
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The Executive Director had two items to report.
First, I am pleased to report the District has once again received the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
Association for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. This represents the 27th consecutive year the
District has received this award. In order to receive this award, a government entity must meet
high standards including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly
communicate its financial story.
This award represents the highest available form of recognition in governmental
accounting and Financial Reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment
by a government and its management. I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize and
commend Pamela Reid, MSD’s Accounting Manager and the entire Accounting staff for this
outstanding achievement.
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Pam Reid introduced her staff and thanked the Executive Director and the Board of
Trustees.
Finally, I ask that Jason Morado of the ETC Institute present the Customer Satisfaction
Survey results for both calendar year 2014 and the first quarter of calendar year 2015.
The ETC Institute has administered surveys for MSD for 15 years. A presentation
detailing the findings of the MSD Customer Satisfaction survey was provided. The survey
consisted of 2013 and 2014 Post Contact and Annual Customer Satisfaction results. Overall,
MSD is at an all-time high with Customer satisfaction; satisfaction has improved and remains
high for wastewater services, storm water services and customer service.
There were no further comments by the Executive Director.
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David Nafar, an MSD customer, expressed concern regarding the Ord. No. 14082 and
his erosion issues and passed out copies of photos. Nafar would like a negotiation regarding the
building of a retaining wall on his property.
Trustees Faul and Berry asked questions addressing Mr. Nafar’s issues and timeline.
Rich Unverferth, Director of Engineering, addressed Mr. Nafar’s concerns and explained the
process to the Board and will continue to negotiate with Mr. Nafar. The Executive Director asked
the Board if they would approve of delaying for one month; The Board agreed.
Mr. Adolphus Pruitt, President of the St. Louis City Chapter of the NAACP, addressed
his concerns regarding the alleged violations of MSD’s CBA (Community Benefits Agreements).
He provided written concerns to the Executive Director, Brian Hoelscher, General Counsel,
Susan Meyers and to the Board of Trustees.
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The Secretary-Treasurer noted that the staff would like to recommend that item #11
Ordinance 14073 and item # 20 Ordinance No. 14082, be pulled and held for the next Agenda
Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14074, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION TWO
HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,254,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND AND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($446,000.00)
FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
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NORTH AFFTON TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION, STORM SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT HARMONY - ACORN SEWER SEPARATION
AND I/I REDUCTION (10642), 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. 20256
WITH J. H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION, STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL. (INTRO.
4/9/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14075, APPROPRIATING SIX MILLION DOLLARS
($6,000,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LOWER MERAMEC
WATERSHED I/I REMOVAL (11650), IN VARIOUS SITES 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. 20247 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID
SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. (INTRO. 4/9/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14076, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20253 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN HAWKINS FUCHS RD 5748 SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (SEP) (12069) IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY,
MISSOURI. (INTRO. 4/9/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14077, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION FOUR
HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,480,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT
FORESTWOOD SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-435) (10142), 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. 20255 WITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS. (INTRO. 4/9/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14078, APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($645,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE
USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT KINGSTON I/I REDUCTION AND PUMP
STATION ELIMINATION (11054), 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. 20250
WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SEWERS.
(INTRO. 4/9/2015)
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14079, 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 DIXIE I/I REDUCTION (11738) IN THE CITIES OF BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, WOODSON
TERRACE, AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI 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.
(INTRO. 4/9/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14080, 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 DUCHESNE AND GOTT I/I REDUCTION (11739) IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT AND THE
VILLAGE OF CALVERTON PARK, MISSOURI 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. (INTRO. 4/9/2015)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14081, 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 ROSEMARY, PHILO & KATHLEEN SEWER SEPARATION (10748) IN THE VILLAGE OF
WILBUR PARK AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI 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.
(INTRO. 4/9/2015)
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Ms. Patton
that the consent agenda be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14073, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20254 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BIORETENTION AT N SPRING
#2723-2735 BIORETENTION CELL (CB 4872) CSO VR GI (11814) IN THE CITY OF
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. (INTRO. 4/9/2015) (TAB LED – TO BE ADOPTED IN JUNE)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14082, 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 SHERWYN SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-651) & I/I REDUCTION
(10754) IN THE CITY OF CREVE COEUR, MISSOURI 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. (INTRO. 4/9/2015) (TABLED – TO BE ADOPTED IN JUNE)
RESOLUTIONS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14084, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20269 WITH ABNA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN FREDERICK LANE 82 (NORTH) STORM SEWER (IR)
(11962), IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14084 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20269 consists of the construction of approximately 248 lineal feet of 12-inch to 21-inch
diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14084 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14085, APPROPRIATING SIX MILLION SIX
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,600,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND
TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN BISSELL -
COLDWATER - MISSOURI - MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2015) CONTRACT G (11926), IN
THE CITIES OF BERKELEY, BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, EDMUNDSON, FLORISSANT,
HAZELWOOD, OVERLAND, ST. ANN, ST. JOHN, WOODSON TERRANCE, 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. 20194 WITH INSITUFORM
TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC, FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14085 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20194 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 89,285 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 6-inches to 42-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 304
manholes, 11 point repairs, and 1,168 service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Coldwater Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of
one (1) constructed SSO (BP-129) after project construction. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 750 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14085 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14086, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,600,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND
TO BE USED FOR SITE WORK FOR FUTURE STORAGE TANK AT COLDWATER SANITARY
RELIEF SECTION B, C & D WET WEATHER STORAGE FACILITY TANK C (11726), IN THE CITY
OF HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20169 WITH GOODWIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO.
FOR THE AFORESAID SITE WORK FOR FUTURE STORAGE TANK.
Proposed Ord. No. 14086 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20169 consists of the construction of approximately 232 lineal feet of storm sewers varying
in size from 30-inches to 72-inches in diameter and appurtenances; demolition of an asphalt parking
area and removal of asphalt stockpile; installation of wick drains and a drain layer; site filling and
grading; and an access road. This construction is the second bid package of a three bid package
project. The purpose of this project is to prepare the site for future construction of an eight million
gallon wet weather storage facility tank in the Coldwater Creek watershed. This project provides for
the elimination of eight (8) constructed SSOs (BP-091, BP-115, BP-119, BP-141, BP-144, BP-473,
BP-526 & BP-527) after the future Coldwater Sanitary Relief Section B, C & D Wet Weather Storage
Facility Tank C (11726) and Coldwater Sanitary Relief Section B, C & D – Section B Rehabilitation
(11724) projects are constructed and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 400 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14086 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14087, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN COLDWATER SANITARY TRUNK SEWER
SECTION A REHABILITATION (SKME-240) (10557) IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT 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. 20167 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC.,
FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 14087 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20167 consists of the construction of approximately 391 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter
sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in
the Coldwater Creek watershed, and to disconnect flow from the old 72-inch Coldwater Trunk Sewer
and reconnect it to the new 90-inch trunk sewer to allow for future rehabilitation and abandonment of
sections of the old 72-inch trunk sewer to reduce I/I to the Coldwater WWTP. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 275 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14087 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14088, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20270 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION IN LEE #4212-4214 BIORETENTION CELL (CB
4427) CSO VR GI (11813), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14088 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20270 consists of the construction of approximately 2,802 square feet of bioretention and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the
Mississippi River per the CSO Long Term Control Plan. This project is part of the CSO Volume
Reduction Green infrastructure (11146) program. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180
days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14088 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14089, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20258 WITH TWO ALPHA CONTRACTING, LLC
FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION IN PRAIRIE #4229-4231 & LINTON #4318-
4320 BIORETENTION (CB 3354 & 3356) CSO VR GI (11812), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS,
MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14089 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20258 consists of the construction of approximately 3,878 square feet and 3,623 square
feet of two (2) bioretention cells and appurtenances,. The purpose of this project is to reduce
combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the CSO Long Term Control Plan. This
project is part of the CSO Volume Reduction Green infrastructure (11146) program. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14089 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14090, APPROPRIATING FIVE MILLION EIGHT
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,800,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND
TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR STORM SEWER AND DETENTION BASIN
CONSTRUCTION IN HARLEM - BADEN RELIEF PHASE IV (HEBERT) (DETENTION BASIN)
(11768), 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. 20264 WITH GOODWIN BROTHERS
CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER AND DETENTION BASIN
CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14090 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20264 consists of the construction of an approximately 90 acre-foot detention basin, inlet
control structure, outlet control structure, approximately 1,770 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in
size from 12-inches to 108-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. This construction is the first
phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate street
flooding and building backups due to overcharged combined sewers. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 600 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14090 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14091, APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED
EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($380,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO
BE USED FOR SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION AT PROSPECT HILL LANDFILL VERTICAL
EXPANSION (11094), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AND VILLAGE OF RIVERVIEW, MISSOURI;
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20268
WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC, FOR THE AFORESAID SITE WORK
CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14091 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20268 consists of the construction of approximately 986 lineal feet of 4-inch diameter
water line, 661 feet of fence replacement, site grading, concrete entrance, and appurtenances. This
construction is the first phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is
to construct a new entrance and water line to support the operations at the ash landfill. This project
is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14091 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14092, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($140,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN TELEGRAPH ROAD #2928 I/I
REDUCTION (11918), 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. 20261
WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION OF
STORM SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14092 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20261 consists of the construction of approximately 644 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter
storm sewers appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to remove storm inlets from the existing
sanitary system. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
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Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14092 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14093, APPROPRIATING SIX MILLION SEVEN
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,750,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND AND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UNIVERSITY CITY
TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE
I/I REMOVAL IN UR-10 MENDELL AND WOLTER SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-595) (10027), IN THE
CITIES OF VINITA PARK 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. 20263 WITH J.H. BERRA
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14093 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20263 consists of the construction of approximately 10,300 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 30-inches in diameter, removal of inflow from 76 private properties,
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the University
City watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-419 &
BP-345), two (2) constructed CSOs (L-100 & L-101), and two combined sewer interceptors (I-137 & I-
166) after construction. This project is scheduled to be completed in 850 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14093 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14094, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION THREE
HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,330,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER ACRES SANITARY SEWER
REPLACEMENT (11086), IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20265 WITH
FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14094 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20265 consists of the construction of approximately 3,200 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 24-inches in diameter, removal of inflow from 30 private properties,
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce infiltration/inflow (I/I) in the Lemay
watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers due to root intrusions
and structural defects in existing sewer mains. This project is scheduled to be completed in 400
days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14094 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14095, APPROPRIATING FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
($5,000,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AT INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR #087P CAULKS CREEK A (P-750)
PHASE VI (10656), IN THE CITIES OF CHESTERFIELD AND 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. 20272
WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID
SANITARY SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14095 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20272 consists of the construction of approximately 8,490 lineal feet of sanitary sewer
force main varying in size from 4-inches to 30-inches in diameter, slip-lining of 510 lineal feet of 36-
inch force main, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to provide additional force main
capacity and to replace existing deteriorating force main. This project is scheduled to be completed
in 270 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14095 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14096, APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($240,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN FRONTENAC FOREST TO PORTLAND
DRIVE STORM SEWER (11219) IN THE CITY OF FRONTENAC, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20267 WITH
ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14096 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20267 consists of the construction of approximately 468 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying
in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in diameter, 400 square feet of rain garden, and appurtenances.
The purpose of this project is to alleviate structure and yard flooding. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 150 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No. 14096 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14097, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.13876, AS
ADOPTED JULY 10, 2014, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, AND DESIGNATING THOSE CLASSIFICATIONS
WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF OVERTIME COMPENSATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14097 was presented and read. The District has developed a new
cross training program in operations which makes certain positions obsolete and the necessity to add
new titles. In addition, due to retirements and restructuring of work, certain titles no longer have
incumbents and will not be filled. This new Ordinance is necessary in order to proceed with the
training program. Prior to this Ordinance changes to the Classification Plan have been reviewed and
approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14097 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14098, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CARDINAL POINT PARTNERS, LLC, WHEREBY
CARDINAL POINT PARTNERS, LLC WILL PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES FOR THE
DISTRICT, WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
Proposed Ord. No. 14098 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes a
contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC for federal legislative services. Eighteen (18) RFP's were
sent to lobbying groups and advertised in the newspapers. Three responses were received. After
review of said responses, the selection committee deemed Cardinal Point Partners, LLC to be best
qualified to serve the interests of the District. The contract contains three (3) option years
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14098 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
(*Grouped 14099-14102)
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14099, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF ARMSTRONG TEASDALE
L.L.P. WHEREBY ARMSTRONG TEASDALE L.L.P., WILL PROVIDE GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES
TO THE DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 14099 was presented and read. This ordinance will provide the
District with general legal services, including, but not limited to, matters in the areas of general civil
litigation and research, human resources (such as employment, civil service, civil rights, employee
benefits and labor issues), real estate, environmental, administrative, and public entity matters. In
addition, the law firm may be called upon to assist the District with administrative hearings associated
with legal interactions with such administrative bodies as the Rate Commission and Civil Service
Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14100, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE HALE LAW FIRM WHEREBY THE HALE LAW
FIRM, WILL PROVIDE GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 14100 was presented and read. RFP’s for said services were sent to
48 law firms and advertised in 3 newspapers. Eleven responses were received. After careful
consideration, The Hale Law Firm was deemed to be one of the most responsive to the needs of the
District.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14101, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF RYNEARSON, SUESS,
SCHNURBUSCH & CHAMPION L.L.C. WHEREBY RYNEARSON, SUESS, SCHNURBUSCH &
CHAMPION L.L.C., WILL PROVIDE GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 14101 was presented and read. RFP’s for said services were sent to
48 law firms and advertised in 3 newspapers. Eleven responses were received. After careful
consideration, Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion L.L.C. was deemed to be one of the most
responsive to the needs of the District.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14102, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF THOMPSON COBURN L.L.P.
WHEREBY THOMPSON COBURN L.L.P., WILL PROVIDE GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES TO THE
DISTRICT.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14102 was presented and read. This ordinance will provide the
District with general legal services, including, but not limited to, matters in the areas of general civil
litigation and research, human resources, (such as employment, civil service, civil rights, employee
benefits and labor issues), real estate, environmental, administrative, and public entity matters. In
addition, the law firm may be called upon to assist the District with administrative hearings associated
with legal interactions with such administrative bodies as the Rate Commission and Civil Service
Commission. RFP’s for said services were sent to 48 law firms and advertised in 3 newspapers.
Eleven responses were received. After careful consideration, Thompson Coburn L.L.P. was deemed
to be one of the most responsive to the needs of the District.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. Nos.
14099, 14100, 14101, and 14102 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
(*Grouped 14103-14115)
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14103, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO TRAVELERS
INSURANCE COMPANIES (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC., AGENT) FOR
THE DISTRICT’S AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2015 TO
JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14103 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage
for liability claims and defense costs. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract
with Travelers Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The policy provides
$2,000,000 of auto liability coverage above a $100,000 deductible and auto physical damage above a
$3,000 deductible.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14104, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ZURICH
(STEADFAST) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT'S BLOCKED MAIN AND OVERCHARGED SEWER LINE BACKUP
INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14104 was presented and read. Since 1995 MSD has sponsored an
insurance program that compensates customers for damage arising from sewer backups that were
caused by blocked sewer mains. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with
Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The policy provides
$10,000,000 of coverage above a deductible of $6,000,000.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14105, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FEDERAL
(CHUBB) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT)
FOR THE DISTRICT’S COMMERCIAL CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2015 TO
JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14105 was presented and read. This insurance coverage
indemnifies MSD against loss and claim expense in excess of the deductible level as a result of a
Commercial Crime event, subject to policy limits. There is a policy enhancement in the new policy for
Social Engineering Fraud Coverage. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract
with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14106, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RLI
INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE
DISTRICT’S CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT (INLAND MARINE) INSURANCE PROGRAM FROM
JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14106 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage
for loss of and /or damage to listed equipment. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a
contract with RLI Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The policy provides
$250,000 of loss and damage coverage per piece of equipment above a $2,500 deductible per piece of
equipment (unlicensed vehicles and equipment) listed on the policy. The District will cover $5,235,741
of equipment under this policy which is the policy limit. Equipment is excluded under the auto physical
damage policy and is subject to a $100,000 deductible under the property policy if located on District
property.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14107, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NATIONAL
UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY (CHARTIS) (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF
MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM FROM
JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.`
Proposed Ord. No. 14107 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage
for cyber liability and protects MSD from cyber risks due to cyber security failures and privacy
violations of employee and customer data. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a
contract with National Union Fire Insurance Company (Chartis) from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
The policy provides $5,000,000 of aggregate coverage and $1,000,000 Regulatory Action Sublimit
above a $50,000 deductible per loss.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14108, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M. GLOBAL
INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE
DISTRICT’S EXCESS FLOOD & EARTH MOVEMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1,
2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14108 was presented and read. This insurance provides
$30,000,000 replacement cost coverage for flood for real and personal property in excess of the policy
limits provided under the NFIP through FEMA. The insurance provides $50,000,000 replacement cost
coverage for real and personal property for earth movement. This ordinance will authorize the District
to enter into a contract with FM Global Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14109, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ARCH
INSURANCE GROUP INC. (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR
THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1,
2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14109 was presented and read. This insurance coverage
indemnifies MSD against loss claim expense in excess of the retention level as a result of Workers’
Compensation of Employers Liability, subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District
to enter into a contract with Arch Insurance Group Inc. from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14110, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FEDERAL
(CHUBB) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT)
FOR THE DISTRICT’S FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM JULY 1, 2015, JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14110 was presented and read. This insurance coverage pays, on
behalf of MSD, all sums in excess of the deductible, that the District becomes legally obligated to pay
as a result of Breach of Fiduciary Duty, subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30,
2016.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14111, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ZURICH
(STEADFAST) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENTS) FOR THE DISTRICT’S MAJOR FACILITY POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM
JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14111 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June
30, 2016 for the District’s Facility Pollution Liability coverage. This policy provides $10 million of
coverage above a $500,000 self -insured retention for pollution environmental claims.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14112, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO PROCURE FLOOD
INSURANCE FROM THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY) DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016, FOR THE
BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS AT CERTAIN SPECIFIED DISTRICT LOCATIONS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14112 was presented and read. This insurance provides actual cash
value coverage for real and personal property in excess of the deductible, and subject to policy limits.
This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with National Flood Insurance Program
(FEMA and Selective Insurance Company) from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14113, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF
MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S OWNERS POLLUTION PROTECTIVE INSURANCE
PROGRAM COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14113 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage
for loss due to a pollution condition caused by a contractor hired by the District with a contract value
under $100,000. This coverage only indemnifies the District and provides no protection to the
contractor. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with American International
Surplus Lines Insurance Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The policy provides
$3,000,000 of pollution coverage above a $25,000 deductible per loss.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14114, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M. GLOBAL
INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE
DISTRICT’S PRIMARY PROPERTY, BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM
JULY 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14114 was presented and read. This insurance provides
replacement cost coverage for real and personal property in excess of the deductible and subject to
policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with FM Global Insurance
Company from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14115, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MISSOURI
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCE FUND FOR THE DISTRICT’S UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANK INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2015, JUNE 30, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14115 was presented and read. The District maintains
approximately 20 underground storage tanks that contain primarily petroleum products, and to a lesser
extent, certain chemicals used in the treatment process. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund from July 1, 2015 to June 30,
2016.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Ord. No.
14103, 14104, 14105, 14106, 14107, 14108, 14109, 14110, 14111,
14112, 14113, 14114 and 14115 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14116, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CORPORATE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, INC.
(CCMI) TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT'S
WATER BACK-UP, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY, AUTO, ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS CLAIMS AND ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DISTRICT, BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, RATE COMMISSION OR DISTRICT STAFF AS MAY BE ASSIGNED
BY THE OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT.
Proposed Ord. No. 14116 was presented and read. This contract provides
administration for claims and claims adjustment costs. The District sent a RFP to 25 companies for
proposals, advertised in three publications and received one proposal from the incumbent. This
ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a one year contract with Corporate Claims
Management Inc. from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The contract provides for an initial term of one
(1) year with four (4) additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that Proposed Ord. No. 14116 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14117, REPEALING AND SUPERSEDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13855 ADOPTED JUNE 12, 2014, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT IN THE GENERAL FUND, THE WATER BACKUP
INSURANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT FUND, THE GENERAL INSURANCE FUND, THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND, THE STORMWATER OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, THE EMERGENCY FUNDS, THE DEBT SERVICE
FUNDS, AND THE WASTEWATER REVENUE BOND SERVICE FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, AMOUNTING IN THE AGGREGATE TO
TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR MILLION FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE
DOLLARS ($284,052,455) TO PAY INTEREST FALLING DUE ON BONDS ISSUED, THE COSTS OF
SUPPORT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DISTRICT AND ITS VARIOUS
SUBDISTRICTS, AND EMERGENCIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO BE INTRODUCED MAY 14, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 14117 was presented and read. Annual requirement of the Plan of
the District. Authorizes the District to expend funds during FY 2016 for wastewater and stormwater
operations of the District.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14117 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
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INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14118, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13979,
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF,
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED, ASSESSED, AND
COLLECTED IN THE YEAR 2015 ON ALL TAXABLE TANGIBLE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY,
RESPECTIVELY, AND IN SUBDISTRICTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF ST. LOUIS
COUNTY AS FOLLOWS: COLDWATER CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT, GRAVOIS CREEK TRUNK
SUBDISTRICT, MALINE CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT, WATKINS CREEK TRUNK SUBDISTRICT,
SUBDISTRICT NO. 88 (FOUNTAIN CREEK), SUBDISTRICT NO. 89 (LORETTA-JOPLIN),
SUBDISTRICT NO. 342 (CLAYTON-CENTRAL), SUBDISTRICT NO. 366 (UNIVERSITY CITY
BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES STORMWATER SUBDISTRICT), SUBDISTRICT NO. 367 (DEER
CREEK STORMWATER SUBDISTRICT), SUBDISTRICT NO. 369 (SUGAR CREEK), SUBDISTRICT
NO. 448 (MISSOURI RIVER - BONFILS), SUBDISTRICT NO. 449 (MERAMEC RIVER BASIN -
M.S.D. SOUTHWEST), SUBDISTRICT NO. 453 (SHREWSBURY BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES),
SUBDISTRICT NO. 454 (SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES), SUBDISTRICT NO. 455
(BLACK CREEK), SUBDISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE RIVER DES PERES WATERSHED (CREVE
COEUR-FRONTENAC AREA), SUBDISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE RIVER DES PERES WATERSHED
(NORTH AFFTON AREA) AND SUBDISTRICT NO. 7 OF THE RIVER DES PERES WATERSHED
(WELLSTON AREA); AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHARTER
SECTION 7.310 AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO CERTIFY AS TO THE AMOUNT
OF TAXES WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED FOR THE
AFOREMENTIONED SUBDISTRICTS WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
Proposed Ord. No. 14118 was presented and read. The action determines the amount
of taxes which shall be levied, assessed and collected in the year 2015 on all taxable tangible property
in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, respectively, and
in its Various Sub Districts. See attached for detail.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Ord. No. 14118 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3208, EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH BROWN SMITH
WALLACE, LLC THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13380, ADOPTED
APRIL 12, 2012, AND AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURY
ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH BROWN SMITH WALLACE, LLC WHEREBY BROWN SMITH WALLACE, LLC
WOULD PROVIDE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT
Proposed Res. No. 3208 was presented and read. The current contract, which expires
on June 30, 2015, was renewed for a one-year term on May 8, 2014, effective July 1, 2014. The
original contract was entered into in 2012 for a one-year term with four option years renewable at the
option of the District. This current action will exercise the 3rd option year, providing for a 4th overall
year of the contract. Services were originally evaluated in 2012 based on RFP 2152. Since the
inception of the contract on June 1, 2012, BSW has provided excellent service by working in
conjunction with the Audit Administrator to complete twenty-five quality engagements, with three FY
’15 engagements currently in progress
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates that Proposed Res. No. 3208 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3209, AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE
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METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO LIQUIDATE ASSETS HELD IN THE PENN
CAPITAL FUND, LOOMIS SAYLES CREDIT ASSET FUND, AND PICTET EMERGING LOCAL
CURRENCY DEBT FUND, WHO WERE APPOINTED DISTRICT PENSION FUND MANAGERS BY
RESOLUTION NO. 3068, ADOPTED JANUARY 10, 2013; AND TO ALLOCATE ASSETS TO THE
PRUDENTIAL CORE PLUS BOND FUND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DISTRICT’S PENSION
INVESTMENT CONSULTANT, PAVILION ADVISORY GROUP, INC
Proposed Res. No. 3209 was presented and read. The District’s target allocation for
Core “Plus” Bonds is 12% and the District currently has 0% of its Plan invested in Core “Plus” Bonds.
This action will bring the allocation to Core “Plus” Bonds to approximately 11%.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Patton that Proposed Res. No. 3209 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3210, AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT'S EXTERNAL
INVESTMENT MANAGER TO UTILIZE ITS OWN APPROVED COMMERCIAL PAPER ISSUER LIST
AND APPROVED BROKER/DEALER LIST PROVIDED THE EACH LIST FULLY COMPLIES WITH
THE CRITERIA IN THE DISTRICT’S INVESTMENT POLICY AS DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO.
13806.
Proposed Res. No. 3210 was presented and read. The investment manager is better
equipped and has a better working knowledge of credit review processes to make a determination of
the financial strength of an issuer and of broker/dealers. All companies and broker/dealers on the
investment manager’s list will fully comply with the criteria maintained within the District’s Investment
Policy.
Motion was made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Patton that Proposed Res. No. 3210 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3211; PER SECTION 7.280(F) OF THE CHARTER PLAN OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, THE RATE COMMISSION HAS APPLIED TO THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A FORTY-FIVE (45) DAY EXTENSION TO THE PROCEDURAL
SCHEDULE TO ISSUE THE RATE COMMISSION REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND
PUBLIC.
Proposed Res. No. 3211 was presented and read. On April 17, 2015, The Rate
Commission applied to the Board requesting a 45-day extension to the procedural schedule.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Proposed Res. No. 3211 be adopted
Motion passed - 5 ayes, 0 nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel - aye M. Yates - aye B. Berry - aye
J. Faul - aye V. Patton – aye
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Upon motion made Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel, and unanimously
passed, the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer