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JOURNAL OF THE (1572nd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
December 10, 2015 at 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
M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
J.P. Faul, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
A.K. Mandel S.M. Myers, General Counsel
R.L. Bonner M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
(via phone) V. E. Patton R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were:
Upon motion made by Trustee Yates, the Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at 5:00
p.m. and roll call was taken.
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Trustee Yates asked for approval of the November 12th Journal of preceding minutes. Motion
was made by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Bonner to approve the November 12,
2015 Journal. The Journal was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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Trustee Yates asked for any comments from the public that related to the December 10, 2015
Agenda items. There were no comments.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Barbara Mohn MSD Terry Briggs SITE
John Strahlman MSD Tom Sullivan
Sean Hadley MSD Cary Duchene Black and Veatch
Maria Collins MSD Doug Hickey HDR
Michael Grace MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110
Lance LeComb MSD Jeff King RJN
Vicki Taylor-Edwards MSD Jim Coll Jacobs
Betsy Schubert MSD John Welch MSD
Todd Loretta MSD Carole Willis MSD
Shonnah Paredes MSD Tom Inman RJN Group
Crystal Howard MSD Paula Hart Hart Engineering
Jon Sprague MSD
Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Engineering
Susan Harris Basilico Engineering
Sean Devoy AECOM
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Trustee Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on December 1, 2015 at
3:04 p.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Faul, Mandel, and Yates.
The minutes of the November 3, 2015 meeting were approved.
The agenda items introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed
discussion regarding the following items:
Items 46 – Providence Sanitary Relief – Staff provided details on the project and
addressed a question regarding the type of work performed by one of the minority
contractors listed for this project.
Item 49 – Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel Easement Condemnation – Staff provided the
specifics of this major tunnel project and the purpose of proceeding with condemnation
efforts on twenty properties. Staff stressed the importance of keeping the project on
schedule to comply with the consent decree. Staff briefed the Committee on the
District’s efforts previously made in acquiring these easements. The Committee had a
question as to whether these were private individuals or commercial property owners.
Staff indicated that there was a combination of both.
Item 52 – Construction Management Services for Tank &Treatment Facilities – Staff
detailed this professional services contract amendment and updated the Committee on
the MWBE commitment on the contract. Staff addressed a question regarding the
individual MWBE participation levels of the subcontracting firms listed for this contract.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 p.m.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
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Trustee Mandel reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters
on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at approximately 4:15 p.m. In addition to public attendance,
those present at the meeting included Trustee & Chair Yates, Trustee Mandel, and Trustee
Faul, as well as District Directors and staff.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding Healthcare
Premiums. A question was raised at the November Board Meeting regarding the increase in
employee premiums for the upcoming plan year. Mrs. Edwards provided information to the
Board detailing MSD's historical expenditures, medical and prescription claims and cost sharing
of the District and employees. The District plan is a self-insured plan and due to significant
increases in claims for members of the plan, the resulting impact is an increase in individual and
family premiums. Mrs. Edwards also explained the higher deductible option which allows
employees to pay a lesser cost but carry a higher deductible. Open enrollment meetings will be
held in the coming weeks. There is no Board action required at this time.
The next item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding Bond and Stormwater Election
ordinances. The Rate Commission Recommendation Report dated July 30, 2015, and
accepted by the Board on October 8, 2015, recommends the use of bonds to help finance
wastewater projects from fiscal year 2017 through fiscal year 2020. These projects are a part of
the Consent Decree with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Missouri Coalition for
the Environment. The report also recommends changes in MSD’s stormwater taxing structure
to fund stormwater operations and maintenance throughout the District’s service area.
Approval of these separate ordinances authorizes staff to file the necessary paperwork with
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both the City and County Board of Elections to place the bond authorization proposition and
stormwater tax change proposition on the April 5, 2016 ballot. These are items number 54 and
55 on tonight's agenda.
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Trustee Bonner reported that the Audit Committee met at 4:05 pm on Tuesday, December 1,
2015. In attendance were Trustees Yates, Faul, and Mandel. The Committee approved the
minutes from the prior meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Ms. Renita Duncan of RubinBrown was in attendance to present the remaining three reports
from the annual financial audit package for fiscal 2015. Ms. Duncan presented three reports:
• The OMB Circular A-133 Single Audit Report;
• The Schedule of Project Expenditures under Resolutions 2533, 2808, 2889 and
3004;
• And, the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit Number 718905.
She explained that the A-133 Single Audit report contained two auditor’s reports:
• A report addressing compliance and internal control over compliance for each of
the District’s major federal award programs;
• And, a report addressing internal control over financial reporting and compliance
based on procedures performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards.
Each report contained an unqualified or “clean” opinion.
Ms. Duncan went on to address the Schedule of Project Expenditures report, explaining that
expenditures were reviewed for compliance with the various identified resolutions, which restrict
the use of bond proceeds to certain construction, improvement, or repair project costs. The
report contained an unqualified or “clean” opinion.
Next Ms. Duncan addressed the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit Number
718905 and explained that the permit pertains to a solid waste disposal area that is operated by
the District. The engagement was not an audit. As such, no opinion was issued. The
engagement consisted solely of certain procedures agreed to by District Management regarding
meeting certain requirements of the Missouri Solid Waste Management Rules. No findings or
issues were identified through the procedures.
The Committee had no questions. The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 pm. The next
meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
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The Board Chair, Trustee Yates shared his comments:
I would like to remind everyone about the rules for the public comment period. We ask that
members of the public who wish to make comments please keep their remarks to 5 minutes.
Also, if a group has come to speak on the same topic, we ask that they select a spokesman for
the group. If a member of the public has questions for MSD, we asked that they be presented in
writing so that MSD can research and respond.
Trustee Yates thanked the public for their cooperation.
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The Executive Director thanked the chair and presented three items to the Board.
First, I would like to remind everyone that the Board of Trustee’s Stakeholders Committee will
hold a Special Committee meeting at 3:00 pm on Monday December 14, 2015. MSD staff will
respond to the information provided at the last special Stakeholder’s Committee meeting on
November 4, 2015. This committee meeting was posted on Tuesday December 8, 2015. Copies
of MSD staff’s response will be made available to the public after the meeting and at various
MSD informational sites.
Second, MSD has replaced artwork here at the Market Street building by working with St. Louis
ArtWorks, an apprentice job training program that uses art to teach essential life and job skills to
underserved youth, ages 14-19. The student apprentices are responsible for the photography
that lines the hallway to this Boardroom, the photography facing the elevators on the 4th floor,
printmaking on the 2nd floor, and soon to be installed murals on the 1st and floors 3rd that
reflect the history of MSD. In addition, photographs and information by the artists will be posted
by the displays. MSD also teams with St. Louis ArtWorks by funding the purchase of rain
barrels, which the students paint, market, and sell, with the profits being reinvested in the
program.
Finally, on Thursday November 12, the AGC of Missouri held its 18th annual Keystone Awards.
The Keystone awards honors the building of facilities that support and enhance the quality of
life. A Keystone award recipient exhibits excellence in providing solutions to unique obstacles
and challenges. The award is not given on beauty, but on achieving solutions to challenges
faced during construction. That night, the award for Industrial/Infrastructure Project 40 million
dollars or more was awarded to the Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary
Expansion and Disinfection.
The $100 million project was cited by AGC for increasing the capacity of a plant that serves over
400,000 people every day. The construction included the use of over 35,000 cubic yards of
concrete in the construction of dozens of new structures in a fully operating facility. The
improvements to this facility will benefit countless downstream communities for decades to
come.
Team members on this project included the contractor Goodwin Brothers, design engineer
Black and Veatch, construction manager Kwame Building Group, and many individuals from the
District’s Engineering and Operations department. Thanks to all of them for their fine work in
winning this award (ask if any are present). The Executive Director asked for Marie Collins to
stand and be recognized for her involvement.
Thank you Mr. Chairman, this concludes my report.
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Trustee Yates moved to review the Consent Agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14265
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20346
WITH GAEHLE GRADING, LLC FOR SANITARY SEW ER CONSTRUCTION IN W WATSON 12617
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT (SEP) (12645) IN THE CITY OF SUNSET HILLS,
MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14266
APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($570,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN BISSELL POINT
I/I REDUCTION (BP-619) (VALLEY DR) (11686) IN THE CITIES OF RIVERVIEW,
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, 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. 20343 W ITH ABNA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14267
APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,741,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND AND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-
NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($359,000.00) FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE,
CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR SANITARY
SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN CLAVERACH PARK I/I REDUCTION
AND SEWER SEPARATION (11115) IN THE CITY OF CLAYTON, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20348 W ITH
J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14268
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
GST PROPERTIES LLC FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN
INFRASTRUCTURE – THE NEXUS GREEN ROOF (12663) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS,
MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14269
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
BJC HEALTHCARE FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN
INFRASTRUCTURE – WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS (12665) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14270
APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,030,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN
FLORISSANT PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (11932) IN THE CITIES OF FLORISSANT, FERGUSON,
HAZELWOOD, AND CALVERTON PARK, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20324 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC
FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14271
APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($103,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER
CREEK AND ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,477,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL IN FLORLAND SANITARY RELIEF PHASE I- I/I REDUCTION (11749) IN THE CITIES
OF HAZELWOOD AND FLORISSANT, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20332 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC.
FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14272
APPROPRIATING FOUR MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,500,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS (REHABILITATION) (FY2016) CONTRACT A (11709) IN
VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES IN 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. 20306 W ITH SAK
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO.14273
APPROPRIATING FOUR MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,500,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
IN LEMAY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2016) (12061) IN THE CITIES OF CRESTWOOD, SUNSET
HILLS, WEBSTER GROVES, 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. 20307
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14274
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,060,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN
LUCAS & HUNT AND I-70 SANITARY SEWER (11928) IN THE CITY OF NORTHWOODS,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER
ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20344 W ITH KOLB GRADING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14275
APPROPRIATING FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN SELVIDGE
AREA I/I REDUCTION (11665) IN THE CITY OF BALLW IN, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN
ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20330 WITH ABOVE AND
BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14276
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($550,000.00) FROM THE IMPROVEMENT FUND TO DECOMMISSION PRIVATE
SEPTIC TANKS AND REPAIR/REPLACE DEFECTIVE LATERALS IN SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS (SEP) PROGRAM (11898) IN VARIOUS LOCATION
THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14277
APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($104,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK
TO BE USED FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN GLEN RD #35 BANK STABILIZATION (11223) 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. 20341 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP
FOR THE AFORESAID CHANNEL STABILIZATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO.14278
APPROPRIATING FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($51,000.00) FROM THE OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND IMPROVEMENT FUND OF COLDWATER CREEK TO BE
USED FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN FROSTWOOD PARK STREAMBANK STABILIZATION
(10362) IN THE CITY OF BERKELEY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20331 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP
FOR THE AFORESAID CHANNEL STABILIZATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14279
DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY
EASEMENTS IN CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF SEWERS AND RELATED
APPURTENANCES IN THE PROJECT KNOWN AS FF-16 SCHUETZ - MEADOWSIDE TO PAGE
SANITARY RELIEF (10601) IN THE CITY OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS 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.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14280
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,200,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR INVESTIGATIONS
AND ASSESSMENT OF SEWER SYSTEMS IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT
(11125) THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
CONTRACT NO. 20133 FOR THE SECOND AND FINAL OPTION YEAR WITH RJN GROUP, INC.
FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14281
APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT (2016) (11752) IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20356
WITH AFRAM CORPORATION FOR THE AFORESAID CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14282
APPROPRIATING FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES IN GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT – SURVEY SERVICES (2016) CONTRACT A (11764) IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20370 W ITH SABUR, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SURVEYING
SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14283
APPROPRIATING FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES IN GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT – SURVEY SERVICES (2016) CONTRACT B (12394) IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20371 W ITH VOLZ INCORPORATED FOR THE AFORESAID
SURVEYING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14284
APPROPRIATING FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES IN GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT – SURVEY SERVICES (2016) CONTRACT C (12395) IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20372 W ITH THE STERLING COMPANY FOR THE
AFORESAID SURVEYING SERVICES.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14285
APPROPRIATING FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES IN GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT – SURVEY SERVICES (2016) CONTRACT D (12405) IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20373 WITH CIVIL DESIGN, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
SURVEYING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14286
APPROPRIATING FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL SURVEYING SERVICES IN GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT – SURVEY SERVICES (2016) CONTRACT E (12406) IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20374 W ITH HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. FOR
THE AFORESAID SURVEYING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14287
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT (“MSD”) TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS WATER DIVISION,
WHEREBY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS WATER DIVISION WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMER
INFORMATION DATA TO MSD FOR THE PURPOSE OF BILLING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
TO THE MSD CUSTOMERS RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14288
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
AMITECH SOLUTIONS FOR AN UPGRADE OF THE DISTRICT’S TITLE QUOTE INFORMATION
SYSTEM.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14289
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MISSOURI PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
(MOPERM) (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE
DISTRICT’S COMBINED LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 TO
JANUARY 1, 2017.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14290
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS
& WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S EXCESS UMBRELLA LIABILITY
INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JANUARY 1, 2016 TO JANUARY 1, 2017.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14291
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO BJC CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE MEDICAL
SERVICES FOR DISTRICT STAFF INCLUDING WORKERS COMPENSATION MEDICAL
SERVICES, DRUG TESTING, PRE- EMPLOYMENT EVALUATIONS AND OTHER MEDICAL
SERVICES.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14295
APPROPRIATING FOUR MILLION TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,270,000.00)
FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION IN FORESTWOOD LATERAL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-321) (10440) IN THE CITY
OF FERGUSON, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20357 WITH PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY
SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14295 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20357 consists
of the construction of approximately 5,700 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 24-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building backups and overcharged sanitary
sewers, and to remove five (5) constructed SSOs (BP-295, BP-296, BP-281, BP-316 & BP-322). This project is
scheduled to be completed in 500 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14295 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
There was no objection to the suspension of the rule.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14295 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
CONSENT AGENDA:
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14292
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BJC
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREBY BJC EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WILL PROVIDE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2016 TO JANUARY 31, 2017.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14293
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CIGNA INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE DISTRICT’S EMPLOYEE GROUP LIFE AND
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14294
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13806, ADOPTED FEBRUARY 13, 2014, AND ENACTING A NEW
ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF, TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT’S INVESTMENT POLICY, TO
REVISE THE LIST OF SECURITIES DEALERS TO INVEST WITH, AND TO REVISE THE LIST OF
ACCEPTABLE COMMERCIAL PAPER TO INVEST IN.
Motion was made by Trustee Patton, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the
Ordinance Nos. 14265 - 14294 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14296
Proposed Ord. No. 14296 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #10977
consisted of the construction of approximately 301 lineal feet of 18-inch diameter force main, 107 lineal feet of 16-
inch suction pipe, 82 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches, and a suction lift pump
station and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to supplement the pumping capacity of the Grand Glaize
WWTP pump station and to prevent basement backups. This project was scheduled to be completed in May 2014.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14296 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14297
Proposed Ord. No. 14297 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20358 consists
of the construction of approximately 90 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in
diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of public and private inflow sources from one private property. The
purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed and to alleviate yard flooding.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14297 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14298
Proposed Ord. No. 14298 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20359 consists
of the construction of approximately 378 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances, and
the removal of inflow sources from 225 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration
(I/I) in the Gravois Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be completed in 480 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
Ordinance No. 14298 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14299
Proposed Ord. No.14299 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20347 consists
of the rehabilitation of approximately 27,000 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 42-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 224 manholes, and 565 service connections. The purpose of
this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve
overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the future elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-
605) and one (1) constructed CSO (L-161) after additional project construction and post construction monitoring.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 450 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14299 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14300
Proposed Ord. No. 14300 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20364 consists
of the construction of approximately 1,227 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 12-inches in diameter, 753 lineal feet of
storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-inches in diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow
sources from 17 private properties. 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). This project is
scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14300 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14301
Proposed Ord. No. 14301 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20363 consists
of the construction of approximately 1,030 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 8-inches in diameter, 335 lineal feet of
storm sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from 145 private
properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed. This project
will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-440) after construction and post construction
monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 433 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14301 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14303
Proposed Ord. No. 14303 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20362 consists
of the construction of approximately 1,665 square yards of composite revetment, 354 square yards of rock-toe
protection, and 84 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate channel bank erosion that is threatening a commercial
building. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
Ordinance No. 14303 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14304
Proposed Ord. No. 14304 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20309 consists
of the construction of approximately 517 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 36-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard and structural flooding. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14304 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14305
Proposed Ord. No. 14305 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with
further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the
acquisition of permanent sewer easements and temporary construction easements on nineteen (19) parcels and
purchase of property on one (1) parcel of ground located in the Cities of Brentwood, Clayton, Richmond Heights,
Maplewood, Shrewsbury and Webster Groves, Missouri. These easements and property are needed to construct
this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 20,000 lineal feet of a 19-foot diameter sanitary
tunnel, pump station and appurtenances. This project will alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged
sanitary sewers. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a
final settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14305 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14306
Proposed Ord. No. 14306 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend
Contract #11024 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to provide
construction management services for all tunnel projects included in the Lower and Middle RDP CSO Controls
System Improvements project. The preliminary construction estimate for the tunnel projects is $746,500,000. This
project consists of bid ability and constructability review during the design of the tunnel projects and construction
management services during construction. The estimated construction management contract ranges for the entire
program contract is between $70 and $80 million. This contract amendment of $400,000 brings the current contract
value to $5,500,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, that the
Ordinance No. 14306 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14307
Proposed Ord. No. 14307 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend
Contract #20099 with Black & Veatch Corporation for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to
provide construction management services for projects associated with the Lower Meramec Tunnel System, River
Des Peres Tributaries CSO projects, and the Deer Creek and University City Sanitary Sewer projects. The
preliminary construction estimate for the tunnel projects is $630,000,000. This project consists of bidability and
constructability review during the design of the tunnel projects and construction management services during
construction. The value of the construction management contract for the entire program is estimated to be between
$40 and $60 million. This contract amendment of $2,600,000 brings the current contract value to $4,390,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14307 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14308
Proposed Ord. No. 14308 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend
Contract #20100 with Kennedy Associates/Architects, Inc. for an annual extension based on acceptable
performance to provide construction management services for Tanks, Treatment, and Pump Station Facilities
associated with the District’s CSO and SSO programs. The preliminary construction estimate for the facilities is
$368,000,000. The project consists of bidability and constructability review during the design of the facility projects
and construction management services during construction. The value of the construction management contract for
the entire program is estimated to be between $25 and $40 million. This contract amendment of $4,800,000 brings
the current contract value to $9,850,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14308 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14309
Proposed Ord. No. 14309 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20111 for the second and final option year with Vieux and Associates, Inc. and allow
the District to continue maintaining the integration between the existing rain gauge network and NEXRAD radar data
in an effort that produces Gauge Adjusted Radar Rainfall (GARR) data for use by District engineers, various
planning and design consultants, and Operations divisions. This contract will continue to allow web-accessible
rainfall data to District personnel, monthly archive quality rainfall data, major rainfall event support, enhancement of
web-based tools, hydrologic stream response support, and support for the District’s hydraulic models, as well as any
training required.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14309 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 14310
Proposed Ord. No. 14310 was presented and read. The Rate Commission Recommendation Report
dated July 30, 2015 recommends the use of $900,000,000 of revenue bonds to fund the CIRP program through
2020. The Board accepted the Rate Commission Recommendation per Resolution 3241, adopted October 8, 2015.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14310 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
There was no objection to the suspension of the rule.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14310 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 14311
Proposed Ord. No. 14311 was presented and read. The Rate Commission Recommendation Report
dated July 30, 2015 recommends the use of a stormwater operations and maintenance property tax upon all real
and tangible personal property within the District. The Board accepted the Rate Commission Recommendation per
Resolution 3241, adopted October 8, 2015. The proposed ten cent ($0.10) per one hundred dollar ($100.00)
assessed valuation district wide tax will replace the seven cent ($0.07) property tax in the original area of the District
and the twenty-four cent ($0.24) to eighteen cent ($0.18) per month District-wide stormwater charge.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the
Ordinance No. 14311 be introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
There was no objection to the suspension of the rule.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Ordinance No. 14311 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3254, expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation to Robert C.
Mahanna, for his 28 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 15, 1987, to
his retirement effective December 1, 2015.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Resolution No. 3254 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3255, expressing the Board of Trustees appreciation to Doris J.
Williams, for her 27 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 19, 1988, to
her retirement effective December 1, 2015.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the
Resolution No. 3255 be adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; J. Faul – aye; V. Patton – aye; A. Mandel – aye; R. Bonner
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Upon motion made by Mr. Berry and seconded by Mr. Yates, and unanimously passed, the
meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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Secretary-Treasurer