HomeMy Public PortalAbout1618th Board Journal 4-11-2019JOURNAL OF THE (1618th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT April 11, 2019
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
J.P. Faul, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
Rev. R. Bobo, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
A.K. Mandel S.M. Myers, General Counsel
M.E. Yates M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
F. Dunlap R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
J. Singer Also present were:
Trustee Yates called the closed session to order at 3:45p.m. Roll call was made and all were present and available. Trustee Yates called the open session to order at 4:30p.m. and asked for the approval of the March 14, 2019 (1617th) Journal of proceeding minutes. The Journal was approved by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Mandel. Comments by Board Chair: I have 2 items for this evening.
At the March 14, 2019 Board of Trustee meeting, a Board election was held for the MSD Board of
Trustees Chair and Vice Chair role. Per unanimous vote, the new MSD Board of Trustee County Chair will be myself, Michael Yates and our new City Vice-Chair will be Annette Mandel. In addition, I have made the following assignments for Committee Chairs-
• Stakeholder Relations Chair: Trustee Mandel
• Finance Committee Chair: Trustee Dunlap
• Audit Committee Chair: Trustee Singer
• Program Management Chair: Trustee Faul
• And Pension Chair: Trustee Singer. Thank you ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Tamara Clinton MSD Melissa Carver Jacobs Shonnah Parades MSD Chris Davis SITE Jon Sprague MSD Ed Laux RJN Group Jeremy Grisby MSD Dave Yates Brown and Caldwell
Todd Loretta MSD Bentley Green Black and Veatch Mikal Hicks MSD Tom Sullivan Denice Jones MSD Marnita Spight MSD
Larry Woods MSD Yulanda Brady MSD
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Report of Board Committees: AUDIT
Trustee Singer reported that The Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. In attendance were Trustees Singer, Bobo, Faul, and Yates. The Committee approved the
minutes from the March 5th meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Staff presented a request for an adjustment to the FY19 Rate Commission Budget. The budget adjustment is for an additional $26,100 in public relation costs. The item is on tonight’s agenda for introduction and adoption as Ordinance Number 15151.
Next, Internal Audit presented the engagement report titled, “Plant/Pump Station Cybersecurity Audit”. The overall objective of this engagement was to assess the adequacy of the cyber-security controls around the operating and monitoring systems at the District’s treatment plants and pump stations. The engagement received a “Generally Satisfactory” opinion. Three
Opportunities for Improvement were presented and discussed with the Committee. Two of the
items were considered high priority items. The items focused on improving security measures designed to reduce the vulnerabilities of the plant/pump station systems to threats from the internet. During the presentation, Staff addressed questions as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FINANCE
Trustee Dunlap reported that The Finance Committee met on April 9, 2019 with Trustees Yates, Mandel, Singer, Faul and Bobo in attendance. The minutes from the March 5, 2019 meeting were approved. The first item on the agenda was an update by staff regarding the SEC’s inquiry relating to Aon Hewitt. Tim Snoke reported that the SEC reviewed Aon’s responses and ended its investigation with no enforcement action.
Next on the agenda was a staff review of the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of March
29, 2019. Staff indicated that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy. The next item on the agenda consisted of a review of the FY20 Strategic Business and Operating Plan as well as the FY20 Preliminary Budget. MSD Executive Director Brian
Hoelscher reviewed the values, goals, and strategies defined in the Strategic Business and Operating Plan. Marion Gee, Finance Director, and Engineering Director Rich Unverferth reviewed the revenues and expenditures that comprise the proposed balanced budget of $725 million and
also addressed questions from the Committee. Marion presented a comparison of the proposed FY20 budget to the FY19 budget and provided an update of the current financial projections compared to the 2015 Rate Change Proposal. Rich provided additional detail regarding projects included in the District’s $390 million Capital Improvement and replacement Program.
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Staff stated that the FY20 budget is scheduled for introduction at the May 9, 2019 Board of Trustees Meeting and that a public hearing on the budget is scheduled immediately after the Board meeting. Staff will request the Board to adopt the budget during its June 13, 2019 Board of Trustees Meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This concludes the Finance Committee Report. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on April 2, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Faul, Yates, Singer, and Bobo. The minutes of the March 5, 2019 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Ord. No. 15137 – Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer – This is a supplemental appropriation to an existing construction project being constructed by ABNA Engineering. Additional funds are needed to cover
costs related to utility relocation and additional restoration costs to accommodate those utilities. Staff is requesting introduction and adoption at the April 11, 2019 Board Meeting.
Ord. No. 15142 – Gravois Trunk Sanitary Relocation – There was a brief discussion regarding the relocation of the major sanitary sewer and the potential risks to the sewer within the Gravois Creek channel. Ord. No. 15147 – City Lakes Storage Modifications – Staff described details of the project designed to capture additional stormwater in City park lakes to reduce flows into the combined sewer system. There were discussions on the lakes and eliminating the need for potable water to the lakes and then into the combined sewer system. There were further discussions on the sub-contracted work on the project; appropriation amounts above the bid amounts; and the designer’s estimate provided to the contractors on the projects ahead of bidding. Ord. No. 15148 – Diplomat Lane Outfall Stabilization – This is a supplemental appropriation to an existing construction project being constructed by Pace Construction. Staff is requesting introduction and adoption at the April 11, 2019 Board Meeting.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 30, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Trustee Mandel reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at approximately 8:48 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included Chairman Bobo, Trustees Faul, Singer and Yates, as well as
District Directors and staff.
Chairman Bobo called roll, had no further comments and by motion of all Trustees present, approved the March 5, 2019 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
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The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding an Ordinance for Federal Legislative Consulting Services. This Ordinance authorizes a contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC for federal legislative services.
Public notice of the RFP was submitted to 83 companies, as well as, advertised in 3 newspapers of general circulation. The District received two proposals. After review of said proposals, the selection committee deemed Cardinal Point Partners, LLC to be best qualified to serve the interests of the District. The contract contains four (4) option years. This is Ordinance No. 15153 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Shonnah Paredes regarding an Ordinance for a Workforce Development Grant Program. This ordinance allows the District to issue grant funds in performance of a contract for a one-year base period to The Building and Construction Trades Council of St. Louis for the Building Union Diversity (BUD) and BUD lite Programs as
training gateways for women, minorities and other economically disadvantaged adults to prepare for entry into the construction industry with a particular focus on sewer construction occupations. This ordinance will exercise the one-base year of this agreement and authorizes the District to enter into a contract with The Building and Construction Trades Council of St. Louis (BCTC). This is Ordinance No. 15152 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Marion Gee regarding a Resolution for a contract renewal for Financial Consulting Services. This Resolution will exercise the 2nd of four (4) option years for professional services with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for rate model support to include funding rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal
preparation and expert testimony for Rate Commission proceedings; preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds and assistance with public communications regarding future stormwater initiatives. This is Resolution No. 3499 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers and Brian Hoelscher regarding an Amendment to Ordinance No. 15136, introduced at the March 2019 Board Meeting, regarding Prevailing Wage Requirements for District Purchases. This amendment provides additional clarifying language to the Ordinance and is Item No. 22 on tonight's Agenda.
At 9:09 a.m., Chairman Bobo moved to go into Closed Session to discuss confidential or privileged communications regarding property under RSMo §610.021(2). Director Tim Snoke called roll of all Trustees present approving the motion and all Trustees present concurred. Closed Session was concluded at approximately 9:35 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36 a.m. by Chairman Bobo. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Comments by the Executive Director: Thank you Mr. Chair, I have three items to discuss this evening.
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First, Staff presented the preliminary Fiscal Year 2020 budget during the April 9th Finance Committee meeting and answered questions from the Board of Trustees. Time to discuss the budget will also be available at the Finance Committee meeting that is tentatively scheduled for April 30th; however, the Board is encouraged to contact staff with any questions prior to or
after this meeting. Staff plans to request that the Board consider introduction of the preliminary Fiscal Year 2020 budget at its May 9, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting. At this meeting, the Trustees will also need to appoint a Finding of Fact Committee to consider the proposed taxes. Staff will also
schedule a public meeting on the preliminary budget that evening, after the Board meeting. Next, I would like to turn the report over to Shonnah Parades to present the Semi-Annual Diversity Report.
Shonnah Parades, the Manager of Diversity, announced she had good news and provided a report for
the first half of the 2019 year. She discussed various topics listed on her report and discussed highlights and updates for the first half of 2019. Ms. Parades reported that MSD awarded 45 projects awards in the area of construction and (39)thirty-nine of those were in the non-building construction area where most of the spending occurs; about 87% of capital is spent in this area. Two of those projects were state funded using SRF funding and four of those projects were under $50,000. One of the four projects was awarded for 100% MBE participation and the result was 29% of the projects under the $50,000 was awarded for MWBE participation. In the form of commitments to be made of the (22) twenty-two million dollars awarded for those 45 projects, we saw that 20% of those dollars went to MWBE companies. The breakdown is that $3.8 million went to MBE companies and Half-Million went to WBE companies. We have 17.25% in the MBE area because the majority of our spend is with the non-building construction program. For active contract payments, about 22% of the total payments made went to WMBE companies; and out of $77 million dollars, $16 million went to MBE firms and 1% went to WBE firms.
Next is the Construction Workforce Utilization Program. The total amount of hours worked equaled two- million working hours of boots on the ground of MSD projects. The minority hours were 29.91%
and 6.98% hours were with women workers. We nearly had (60)sixty-thousand of working apprenticeship hours. Ms. Parades explained where MSD stands in terms of our overall workforce programs, across all construction projects, is that we are less than a percentage point a way from reaching 30% minority and 7% women workforce participation across all of MSD construction projects. Currently, 73% of apprentice hours worked on MSD projects were with minority and women workers on the job site. This speaks to the commitments made by the contractors to diversify their workforce on the MSD projects. On the design utilization side, there were nine(9) design contracts awarded worth about $5.7 million dollars and there were $3.3 million dollars in commitments which represented over 53% commitments of participation in our professional service contracts where we did not have goals. On active payments for the 100+ active projects we had, we paid $43 million dollars in total, which represented about 16% of those payments going towards MWBE contactors.
Under the workforce utilization for our professional services, we overwhelmingly reached the 32% women participation goals and fell short for the minority participation but we will continue to work
towards reaching 18% minority participation for local profession services workforce.
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We have seen very good participation in the small contracts program area. We have almost reached 50% participation in terms of dollars spent and the number of projects awarded. Participation in our small contractor program continues to rise and here is where we see Minorities and women contractors
have the ability to perform as prime contractors in the work that they perform. We continue to see significant growth for small contractors looking to grow their capacity and participate on larger projects. In terms of the total spend, 45% of the project was with MWBE contractors and the number of projects
awarded was 45% to MWBE contractors.
With the Community Benefits Agreement, we regularly meet with our community partners on the initiatives identified in our agreement and on efforts to support the communities we serve. Currently the first source hiring program has thirty-three individuals who can be referred to MSD contractors for workforce when falling short of meeting workforce goals. There was one female hire, a journeyman, due to the referrals that were made during this period. Ms. Parades shared that last summer, MSD sponsored five high school students for the St Louis internship program. This year we anticipate we will also have five interns to serve paid internships. We were also able to convert partial sponsorships for SIUE program, the environmental resource training for treatment plant operators, into full scholarships, so that some of the barriers that exist financially, would be removed for candidates that were selected to complete the program. These are offered within the
community currently to disadvantaged minorities and women within the community. The next program is the Tunneling OJT program. The results for three of these projects are related to:
Upper Maline Creek, Maline Creek and the Deer Creek project. All (3) three of these projects participate in the tunnel-training program. (15) Fifteen trainees were accepted into the program; all were minorities and the breakout was (12) twelve minority men and (3) three minority women. Of those
(15) fifteen trainees, (10) ten completed the entire program with 1040 hours plus classroom training for certification to perform tunneling work. (7) Seven were minority men and (3) three were minority women. Currently there are (3) three minorities employed with SAK; 2 men and 1 woman. Although our goal for retention was set at 40% based on industry standards, we were able to retain about 30% retention for the workers on the program. Trustee Faul asked if 40% was based on industry standards of all workers or of minority recruits? Ms. Parades confirmed it was based on minority recruits. There were some obstacles on the program due to a lot of downtime resulting in 1 of 4 of the trainees completing the program on one of our projects, but at the end of the day there are (7) seven more available workers with tunnel training that can be used on MSD projects or other construction projects.
MSD is currently updating the Disparity study; the results were implemented in August 2013. We have provided a schedule of events and activities to take place performing the updates. The Mason Tillman and Associates will perform the task of the conducting the analysis for MSD. We are now in the
process of assembling and sharing data to Mason Tillman and the data is currently under review. We have also scheduled community outreach sessions with Mason Tillman to conduct outreach and inform the contracting community about the activities taking place to conduct the disparity study update. The first is coupled with the MSD capital report to the contracting community on April 22, 2019 at 1:30pm at Moolah. The consultant will conduct the second outreach session on April 23, 2019 at the William J. Harrison Center (STLCC) on Cass Ave. with the contracting community. Finally, Ms. Parades presented the MSD Diversity staff. Seven staff members were present and the Diversity department is completely staffed to monitor, track and conduct compliance on all MSD programs, and the results presented tonight would not be possible without them.
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Ms. Parades introduced Larry Woods, the now Construction Supervisor, two new inspectors, Jeremy Grisby and Denise Jones, MWBE compliance specialist Yulanda Brady and Mikal Hicks, who was promoted from Inspector to Specialist and Marnita Spight who is legendary in the diversity department.
Trustee Faul thanked Larry Woods for his great reporting. Ms. Parades Thanked the Trustees and concluded her report.
The Executive Director then shared his final remarks.
I would like to say a few words about the recent proposition S vote and MSD’s immediate plans to continue trying to address this issue. The voters within MSD’s service area have decided not to have a District-wide program to address flooding and erosion issues.
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We respect the many reasons we have heard as to why the public voted No for this proposition and we respect the public’s decision. As committed during Proposition S three years ago MSD staff will now go back to the
municipalities located within the 12 existing separate taxing sub-districts, or OMCI’s, to gauge their desire to have MSD re-institute the taxes that were set to zero three years ago. These taxes can be used, as they have been in the past, to address flooding and erosion issues just in the areas the taxes are collected. Staff will use this information to develop a recommendation for consideration by our Board of Trustees. MSD will also continue to identify
and pursue other sources of outside funding for flooding and erosion. Thank you, Mr. Chair. That concludes my Executive Director report. Comments from the Public: None
Submission of Public Hearing Reports: None
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CONSENT AGENDA: The Secretary-Treasurer asked if there were any other board members who would like to pull any other items for a separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, there was a motion for
adoption.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15124 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Fresh Coast Community Greening Site (13154)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Greenprint Retrofits, LLC for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Fresh Coast Community Greening Site (13154) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15125 - Royal Pines Pump Station (P-739) Replacement (12193) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Royal Pines
Pump Station (P-739) Replacement (12193) in the City of Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15126 - Bissell Point WWTF Redundant Sludge Acceptance System (12828)
Appropriating Three Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Bissell Point WWTF Redundant Sludge Acceptance System (12828) 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. 21765 with Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for the aforesaid wastewater
treatment plant construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15127 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146) Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the General Fund to
be used for construction of green infrastructure in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15128 - Earth City Shoreline Pump Station (P-704) Replacement (12155) Appropriating Six Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($620,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Earth City Shoreline Pump Station (P-704) Replacement (12155) 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. 21767 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for the aforesaid pump station improvements. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15129 - FF-16 Schuetz – Meadowside to Page Sanitary Relief (10601) Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,700,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in FF-16 Schuetz – Meadowside to Page Sanitary Relief (10601) in the City of Maryland Heights and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15130 - Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) Making a supplemental appropriation of Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary storage tunnel in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15131 - Lackland Rd. – Uceyle Ave. Storm Sewer (11304) Appropriating Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of University City to be used for storm sewer construction in Lackland Rd. – Uceyle Ave. Storm Sewer (11304) in the City of Overland, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21768 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15132 - Queen Anne Place at Sappington Storm Improvements (12767)
Appropriating Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek for cost sharing for storm sewer construction in Queen Anne Place at Sappington Storm Improvements (12767) in the City of Glendale, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
under Contract No. 21784 with the City of Glendale, Missouri to provide financial assistance for storm sewer construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15133 - Saxonhall Drive #10965 Storm Sewer (11420)
Appropriating Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Saxonhall Drive #10965 Storm Sewer (11420) in the City of Bridgeton, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21766 with J. H.
Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15134 - Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565) Appropriating Five Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($577,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565) in the City of St. Louis 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. 21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation for the aforesaid
design.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the consent agenda ordinance # 15124 - 15134 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Amendment & Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15136- Prevailing Wage Requirements for MSD
Repealing Ordinance No. 14624, as adopted March 16, 2017, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof establishing a new policy, in compliance with Ordinance No. 14624, for the use of prevailing wage requirements for District purchases Motion was made by Trustee Faul, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15136 be Amended.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye Motion was made by Trustee Faul, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15136 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye New Business Name
The Secretary-Treasurer announced that Item No. 38 / Ordinance No. 15152 for the Workforce Development Grant Program would be pulled from the Agenda. ORDINANCES
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15137, Making a supplemental appropriation of Sixty- Five Thousand Dollars ($65,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement
Fund of Seminary Branch of River Des Peres and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer Phase I (10035) in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15137 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21313 consists of the construction of approximately 1,624 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 36-inches in
diameter and appurtenances, and one (1) PIRR disconnect. The purpose of this project is to alleviate basement and yard flooding at 527 Ivanhoe Place and 147 Kenilworth Place, and yard flooding at 231 and 253 Papin Avenue, and 211 Simmons Avenue in the City of Webster Groves. This project is scheduled to be completed in 240 days. Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15137 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule. Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15137 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15138, Appropriating Five Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,300,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
rehabilitation in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2019) Contract A
(12029) in the Cities of Ballwin, Fenton, Kirkwood, and Sunset Hills, 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. 21757 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15138 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21757 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 98,638 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 36-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 140 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 96-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods or epoxy-lining methods, 606 manholes, 1,442 service connections, and 21 point repairs. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Grand Glaize, Watkins Creek, Fenton Creek, and Fishpot Creek watersheds. This project is scheduled to be completed in 750 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the
ordinance # 15138 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15139, Appropriating Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars
($5,800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in
Creve Coeur Creek Sanitary Trunk Sewer Relief Phase VI (SKME-021) (11729) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21742 with Unnerstall Contracting Company, Ltd for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15139 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21742 consists of the
construction of approximately 7,833 lineal feet of 10-inch to 24-inch diameter sanitary sewers, approximately 100 lineal feet of 18-inch to 54-inch diameter storm sewers, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce
basement backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-036 & BP-037). This project is scheduled to be completed in 545 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the ordinance # 15139 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15140, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21769 with Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc. for green infrastructure construction in Ashland & Semple Bioretention (CB 4364) CSO VR GI (12890) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15140 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21769 consists of the
construction of one (1) bioretention cell approximately 4,395 square feet and appurtenances. The water quality basin will capture runoff from approximately 6 acres and treat close to 77,059 gallons of stormwater. 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 210 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15140 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15141, Appropriating One Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($165,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Era Ave.
5800 Block Sewer Separation (10856) 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. 21780 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal. Proposed Ord. No. 15141 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21780 consists of the construction of approximately 218 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from two private properties. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building backups at 5818 Era Avenue resulting from overcharged combined sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15141 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15142, Appropriating One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Gravois Trunk (Whitecliff to RDP) Sanitary Relocation Phase VI (Buckley Rd to Union Rd) (11766) 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. 21777 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15142 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21777 consists of the construction of approximately 1,994 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 54-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to relocate a portion of the existing 54-inch trunk sanitary sewer that is at risk of failure within the Gravois Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 300 days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15142 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15143, Appropriating One Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in
Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2019) Contract B (12018) in the City of St. Louis, and Various
Municipalities in St. Louis County 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. 21764 with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Proposed Ord. No. 15143 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21764 consists of the
rehabilitation of approximately 32,644 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to reduce infiltration into and
rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated sanitary sewers throughout the District’s boundaries. Sewers identified for rehabilitation are identified through the annual CMOM inspection programs required by the Consent Decree. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15143 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15144, Appropriating Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for storm
sewer construction in Jennings Station Road/North Baden Basin (11142) in the Cities of Flordell Hills and Jennings, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21775 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15144 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21775 consists of the
construction of approximately a 24.5 acre-foot detention basin, rain garden, and approximately 3,028 lineal feet of 12-inch to 48-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce basement
backups and alleviate wet weather surcharging and overland flooding of the combined sewer system. This project is scheduled to be completed in 450 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the ordinance
#15144 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15145, Appropriating Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($4,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in University City I/I Reduction – East (UR-08 and UR-09) (11984) in the Cities of Olivette, Overland, Normandy, University City, and Vinita Park, 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. 21773 with Fred M. Luth & Sons,
Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15145 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21773 consists of the construction of approximately 6,240 lineal feet of storm and sanitary sewers varying in size from 10-inches to 42-inches in diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from 221 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the University City Branch watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 700 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
ordinance # 15145 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15146, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section B (11791) in the
Cities of Berkeley, Kinloch, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15146 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21645 consists of the construction of approximately 45 lineal feet of 36-inch sanitary sewers and 5,950 lineal feet of sanitary sewer pipe-in-tunnel varying in size from 36-inches to 42-inches in diameter and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase improvement project. The purpose of this project is to alleviate overcharged sewer mains and basement backups, and eliminate one (1) constructed SSO (BP-597). This project is scheduled to be completed in 614 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
ordinance # 15146 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15147, Appropriating Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($550,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in City Lakes Storage Modifications for CSO Control (12794) 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. 21778 with L. Keeley Construction Company for the aforesaid combined sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15147 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21778 consists of the
construction of 5 floating aeration devices, water inlet control measures at 4 lakes, modifications to the existing outlet control structures at 3 lakes, and appurtenances. This project will alleviate potable water overflow from the Benton Park East and West, Clifton Heights Park, and Hyde Park Lakes in the City of St. Louis into the combined sewer system. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River per the CSO Long Term Control
Plan. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15147 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15148, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer
construction in Diplomat Lane Outfall Stabilization (11447) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15148 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21696 consists of the construction of approximately 116 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 18-inches to 36-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate bank failure at a storm sewer outfall. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance # 15148 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule. Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Dunlap, that the
ordinance # 15148 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15149, Appropriating One Hundred Five Thousand Dollars
($105,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Stone Hill Dr 4701 Storm Sewer (11033) 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. 21776 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15149 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21776 consists of the construction of approximately 70 lineal feet of concrete channel, 215 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-inches in diameter, approximately 17 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 8-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate backyard flooding at 4701 Stone Hill Drive and 4781 Ambs Road. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15149 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15150, Appropriating One Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($145,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Marmont Court #339 Storm Sewer (11489) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 21770 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15150 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21770 consists of the construction of approximately 304 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard erosion at 339 Marmont Court and Stablestone Drive in Chesterfield, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the ordinance # 15150 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15151, Amending Ordinance 14920, as adopted June 14, 2018, by repealing Section Two, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, pertaining to an additional appropriation of Twenty-Six Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($26,100.00) from the General Fund to be
used for public outreach by the Rate Commission relating to the District’s 2019 Rate Change Proposal thereby increasing previously authorized FY19 expense appropriations in the General Fund from One Hundred Sixty-Six Million Six Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($166,698,345.00) to One Hundred Sixty-Six Million Seven Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Five Dollars ($166,724,445.00) and increasing total District budget appropriations from
Three Hundred Thirty-Two Million Five Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars ($332,546,567.00) to Three Hundred Thirty-Two Million Five Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars ($332,572,667.00). Proposed Ord. No. 15151 was presented and read. The Rate Commission has requested an increase in its FY 2019 funding from $595,508 to $621,608. Repeals section two of Ordinance No. 14920 and enacts a new Section Two pertaining to an additional appropriation from the General Fund (1101) thereby increasing previously authorized FY19 expense appropriations in the General Fund and increasing total District budget appropriations. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15151 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule. Hearing None, Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15151 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15152, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with The Building and Construction Trades Council of St. Louis (BCTC), whereby BCTC will provide a Workforce Development
Training Program for the District which facilitates providing assistance for low income, unemployed, and
underemployed individuals within the MSD service area to obtain training and development for sewer construction occupations. Proposed Ord. No. 15152 was pulled from the April 11, 2019 Board Agenda.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15153, 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. 15153 was presented and read. To provide for legislative lobbying services with the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. Authorizes the contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC for federal legislative services. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the
ordinance # 15153 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
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RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of Resolution No. 3495 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Anthony E. Bohn for his 26 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from March 8,
1993, to his retirement effective April 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Dunlap, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution # 3495
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3496 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to David L.
Frierdich for his 20 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
August 17, 1998, to his retirement effective April 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution # 3496
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3497 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Patrick Rains for
his 25 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 3, 1994, to his retirement effective April 1, 2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, Adopting Resolution # 3497 Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken:
M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3499 - District Rate Model Support & Feasibility Study – Raftelis The adoption of Resolution No. 3499 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14657, adopted May 11, 2017, which authorized the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., whereby Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. would provide rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings; preparation of financial feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds and assist with public communications regarding future stormwater
initiatives .
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, Adopting Resolution #3499
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bobo – aye; J. Faul – aye; J. Singer – aye; F. Dunlap - aye
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD - none
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD ADJOURNMENT Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m. Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Singer and seconded by Trustee Dunlap. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Secretary-Treasurer
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