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JOURNAL OF THE (1556th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT December 11, 2014 – 4:00 P.M.
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date.
Present at meeting: Board of Trustees Staff Members
A. K. Mandel, Chair B. L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
M. E. Yates, V. Chair (excused) S. M. Myers, General Counsel R. T. Berry T. R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Faul T. G. Bellville, Asst. Director of Finance
V. E. Patton R. L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
R. L. Bonner J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations
Also present were Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Ed Laux, RJN; Ronny Griffin,
Laboreres; Lisa Harrison, Lion CSG; Rebecca Losli, Losli Engineering; Sean Devoy, URS; Terry
Briggs, SITE; Rob Kuenzel, Losli Engineering; Marc Eshelman, M3 Engineering; Lawrence
Nwachukwu; Basilico Engineering; Jim Coll, Jacobs, Mark Beumer, Jacobs; Gloria Nickerson; Jack Boatman, SAK; Tom Curran, St. Louis County; Dan Shepard, MSD; Michael Grace, MSD; Sean Hadley; MSD; Todd Loretta, MSD; Marie Collins; MSD; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of
Human Resources; Barb Mohn, Director of Information Systems; Lance LeComb, Manager of
Public Information; and Pam Bell, Secretary to the Executive Director.
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Ms. Mandel opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call.
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Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the Board go into closed
session to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged matters under §610.021(1), RSMo 1988
SUPP.; leasing, purchase or sale of real estate under §610.321(2). Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye
During closed session the Board discussed legal, confidential, or privileged
matters under §610.021(1), RSMO 1988 SUPP. No votes were taken.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Patton, the Journal of the November 13, 2014 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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The Chair commented that item 37 on tonight’s agenda is an ordinance for a merit increase for Executive Director Brian Hoelscher. By Charter, the salary for Executive Director is
set by a Board approved ordinance.
One of the Board’s primary responsibilities – if not it’s most important duty – is to be responsible stewards of the public funds entrusted to MSD. Part of this function involves setting policies that attract and retain competent and well qualified employees.
For several years now, MSD has had a merit based compensation policy in place
for professional and other employees. This policy calls for establishing specific goals for each individual employee. An employee’s performance against these goals determines if they receive a raise and the amount of that raise. In Mr. Hoelscher’s case, he had a list of goals he
needed to achieve or make progress against in 2014 to be eligible for a raise.
Mr. Hoelscher’s goals included continued compliance with the Consent Decree schedule; strengthening of relationships with community stakeholders and overall external communications; improving internal communications and relations amongst MSD staff;
implementation of MSD’s Community Benefits agreement, which establishes a framework for
addressing issues in workforce training, business development, and other areas that often act
as obstacles in developing a diverse labor pool and contracting community; and preparing for the upcoming Rate Commission process in 2015.
The Board met with Mr. Hoelscher in November. After an in-depth review of his
performance, the Board determined that he made significant progress or achieved success on
each of these and other goals. Accordingly, and based on performance, he will receive a merit increase if ordinance 37 is approved tonight. Mr. Hoelscher would receive a $3,775 or 2% merit increase. His salary for 2014 would be set at $193,400.
I and the Board are well aware that there are some who object to this raise, if for
no other reason than this is a raise for a public employee who is already earning a salary well into the six figures. In responding to those individuals, I would note that Mr. Hoelscher’s salary is in line with the salaries of senior executives at other public organizations or organizations with
public missions. Immediately coming to mind are school superintendents and the heads of
various civic organizations and non-profits, who often make significantly more. I would also note
that Mr. Hoelscher earns significantly less than his immediate predecessor, who earned $198,219 when he retired in 2013. Lastly, I would note that Mr. Hoelscher bears highly critical responsibilities that serve the interests of all St. Louisians. In fulfilling those responsibilities and
in terms of his 2014 performance, Mr. Hoelscher is well deserving of the salary and has earned
the merit increase.
Thank you and that concludes my remarks.
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Mr. Berry reported that the Program Management Committee met on December 2,
2014 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Mandel, Faul, and Bonner.
The minutes of the November 4, 2014 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed,
including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Staff presented Item 34 regarding the renewal of a contract with Vieux and
Associates to provide Radar Rainfall data and analysis for the coming year. Staff answered
questions regarding the impacts of this data on District activities and reiterated the importance
of this data to measure consent decree compliance. Staff provided details on Item 36, Emergency Repair Caulks Creek Force Main,
which was declared an Emergency on October 21, 2014. Staff answered Committee questions
regarding the selection of the emergency contractors used for this work and explained specifics
of an upcoming capital project that will replace this problematic force main. Infrastructure Repair Caulks Creek, Item 42A on tonight’s agenda, is scheduled for introduction and adoption at the January Board meeting.
As a follow up to staff presentations of Items 36 and 42A on tonight’s agenda, Mr.
Sprague gave a brief presentation on the District’s force main inspection program. He reported on the methods used and current progress of the program required as a condition of the District’s consent decree. He answered questions from the Committee and detailed specific
inspection plans for the Caulks Creek force main currently experiencing issues.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 a.m.
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Ms. Bonner reported that the Finance Committee met on December 9, 2014 with Trustees Bonner and Patton present. The minutes from the November 10, 2014 meeting were
approved.
Actuary Update: Mr. Bill Winningham from Milliman presented the results of the December 31, 2013 actuarial valuation for the District’s Employee’s Pension Plan. The Plan experienced an overall net actuarial gain. Mr. Winningham stated GASB Statement numbers 25
and 27 have been replaced with Statement numbers 67 and 68. The new disclosures required
by these statements will significantly change what is recorded in Financial Statements.
Portfolio Update: Mr. Snoke reported on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of November 2014. The portfolio is in compliance with the District’s investment policy.
Investment Manager: This resolution authorizes the District staff to terminate
PIMCO due to poor performance, organizational issues and instability. It also authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with Lighthouse Global Long/Short to manage funds within the Employees’ Deferred Benefit Plan as recommended by the District’s pension investment
consultant, Pavilion. This is Item 38 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.
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The Executive Director had no report.
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Mr. Tom Sullivan addressed the Board and stated that he was not surprised to hear at last month’s meeting that there were minority firms with no minority employees. He stated minority participation programs have had problems for a long time in this area with front
groups being the biggest problem. He said one supposed minority firm that had one minority
member on the board has probably received millions of dollars over 20 years from MSD. He
suggested there should be a limit on how long a firm can get contracts as a minority firm. Mr. Sullivan said the latest scam is with women owned firms where a successful firm merely changes ownership with a woman owning a majority of the company to get business as a WBE.
He said this defeats the purpose of minority participation programs.
Next, he commented on how he is against a pay raise for Brian Hoelscher, Executive Director. He feels pay raises should be tied to performance. He stated Mr. Hoelscher has been in that position for 20 months and still doesn’t know how to address the area’s
stormwater and erosion problems. He feels more should be done for residents with backup
problems. He thinks when an Executive Director does more to address the sewer and
stormwater problems, then he should be eligible for a pay increase.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13998 APPROPRIATING $300,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR COLDWATER
SANITARY RELIEF SECTION B, C & D WET WEATHER STORAGE FACILITY TANK C (11726), IN THE CITY OF HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH MISSOURI AMERICAN
WATER COMPANY, UNION ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A AMEREN-MISSOURI COMPANY
AND VERIZON FOR THE RELOCATION OF UTILITIES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13999 APPROPRIATING $4,000,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN LEMAY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2015)
CONTRACT B (11927), IN VARIOUS SITES IN THE CITIES OF SUNSET HILLS, CRESTWOOD, LAKESHIRE, 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. 20182 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR
THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14000 APPROPRIATING $1,900,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN PROVIDENCE PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (11933), IN VARIOUS SITES 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.
20187 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14001, APPROPRIATING $55,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR UPPER
COLDWATER SECTION D I/I REDUCTION (11681), IN THE CITIES OF EDMUNDSON, WOODSON TERRACE AND BERKELEY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20206 WITH GERSHENSON
CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14002 APPROPRIATING $145,000.00 FROM THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN
BREEZERIDGE AND FAWNRIDGE STORM SEWER (11170), IN THE CITY OF DES PERES,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20210 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR
THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14003 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GLENDALE SECTION D SANITARY RELIEF
PHASE III (SKME-624) I/I REDUCTION (10458) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD,
ROCK HILL AND WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 10532 WITH CIVIL DESIGN, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14004 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT A (11753) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20221
WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT A (11753) FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ROCK AND SOIL ANALYSIS, TESTING, RECOMMENDATION AND
EVALUATION OF FOUNDATIONS, SLOPES AND BEDDING AND OTHER GENERAL
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14005 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015)
CONTRACT B (11754) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20222 WITH SHANNON & WILSON INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B (11754) FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
INCLUDING ROCK AND SOIL ANALYSIS, TESTING, RECOMMENDATION AND EVALUATION OF FOUNDATIONS, SLOPES AND BEDDING AND OTHER GENERAL
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14006 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015)
CONTRACT C (12064) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20223 WITH TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - GEOTECHNICAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C (12064) FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
INCLUDING ROCK AND SOIL ANALYSIS, TESTING, RECOMMENDATION AND
EVALUATION OF FOUNDATIONS, SLOPES AND BEDDING AND OTHER GENERAL
GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14007 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $300,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SEWER
& PROCESS DESIGN (FY2014) (11759) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER IN TO AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20086 WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., FOR
THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14008 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT A
(11758) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20217 WITH PRZADA APPRAISAL SERVICES, LLC FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT
A (11758) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION
OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14009 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B
(12379) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20218 WITH SUTTON REALTY COMPANY FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT B
(12379) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION
OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14010 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C
(12380) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20219 WITH MUELLER & NEFF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS & CONSULTANTS FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY
APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT C (12380) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR CONDEMNATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14011 APPROPRIATING $65,000.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT D (12381) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20220 WITH REAL ESTATE ANALYSTS
LIMITED FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (FY2015) CONTRACT D (12381) FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS BY NEGOTIATION OR
CONDEMNATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14012 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 INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR #087P CAULKS CREEK A (P-750)
PHASE VI (10656) 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. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14013 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, 2015 TO JANUARY 1, 2016. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14014 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, 2015 TO DECEMBER 31, 2015. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14015 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CIGNA FOR MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS
FOR THE DISTRICT'S EMPLOYEES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14016 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CIGNA FOR DENTAL PLAN BENEFITS
FOR THE DISTRICT'S EMPLOYEES AND FAMILY MEMBERS. Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the Consent Agenda be
adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
None
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14018 APPROPRIATING $3,400,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN BALLAS ROAD SUBTRUNK SOUTH PUBLIC
I/I REDUCTION (11934), IN VARIOUS SITES IN THE CITIES OF TOWN AND COUNTRY,
COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, DES PERES, CRYSTAL LAKE PARK AND FRONTENAC,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20190 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE
AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14018 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20190 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 69,700 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 27-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
methods, 534 manholes, and 594 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 mains. This project will provide for the future elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-556) after additional project construction and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 530 days.
Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No.
14018 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14019 APPROPRIATING $2,900,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN BISSELL-COLDWATER-MISSOURI-
MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2015) CONTRACT F (11925), IN VARIOUS SITES IN
THE CITIES OF NORMANDY, NORTHWOODS, PASADENA HILLS, RIVERVIEW AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20194
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION. Proposed Ord. No. 14019 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20194 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 45,966 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 6-inches to 24-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
methods, 267 manholes, and 905 service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek, Riverview, and Watkins Creek watersheds. This project will provide for the future elimination of five (5) constructed SSOs (BP-619, BP-532, BP-
210, BP-211 & BP-213) after additional project construction and post construction monitoring.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 745 days.
Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by R. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 14019 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14020 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE
GROUP FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BIORETENTION AT
BLAIR #3961 & 19TH ST. #3301 BIORETENTION (CB 2408 & 1171) CSO VR GI (11803) IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14020 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20213 consists of the construction of approximately 1,251 square feet of bioretention
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the CSO Long Term Control Plan. This project is part of the CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146) program. This project is scheduled to be completed in
180 days.
Motion by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner that proposed Ord. No. 14020 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14021 APPROPRIATING $780,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL AT
ROXBURY I/I REDUCTION (11680), 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. 20215 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14021 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20215 consists of the removal of private inflow sources from 99 private properties. 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 elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-018 & BP-623) after construction and post
construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 270 days. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Faul that proposed Ord. No. 14021 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14022 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $220,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LEMAY SANITARY SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS (11145) IN LEMAY/RDP, MACKENZIE, GRAVOIS AND UNIVERSITY CITY WATERSHEDS IN VARIOUS CITIES AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
AMEND CONTRACT NO. 11003 WITH BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING CO., INC.,
FOR THE AFORESAID ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14022 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to amend Contract #11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the
geotechnical services in advance of pre-design and final design of the 82nd Street to I-170
Sanitary Relief (UR-08, UR-09) (11993) project as part of the Watershed Consultant services for all projects included in the Lemay Sanitary System Improvements (11145) project. Upon construction of the 82nd Street to I-170 Sanitary Relief (UR-08, UR-09) (11993) project, there
are three (3) additional relief sewer projects which must be completed: Collingwood Drive
Sewer Separation (11727); Fairlight and Brightling Sewer Separation (11079); and Lindley Drive
Sanitary Relief (I-170 to Ashmont Dr) (UR-07) (12329). Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
14022 be introduced.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry abstain
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14023 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $130,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR ADDITIONAL RAINFALL DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSIS IN RADAR RAINFALL DATA (FY2014) (11702) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY TREASURER
ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO AMEND
CONTRACT NO. 20111 WITH VIEUX AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
SERVICES. Proposed Ord. No. 14023 was presented and read. The work to be done under
this amendment to Contract #20111 with Vieux and Associates, Inc. will 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. Vieux and Associates also provides QA/QC of our extensive fixed rain gauge network and notifies the District of issues found during the GARR calibration process. As part of this contract, Vieux will be conducting an evaluation of our telemetry system and rain gauge
network. Radar rainfall data is a technology used to enhance hydraulic modeling and
calibration, confirming sewer flow metering responses to rain events, inflow/infiltration
assessments, CSO and SSO control planning, watershed and stormwater programs, and preliminary and final designs. This technology allows the District to estimate more accurately the amount of rain that falls within District boundaries that is not detected at rain gauge sites by
essentially increasing the number of locations where a rainfall measurement is available from
approximately 100 to over 2,000 data points. We have recently started using GARR data to
assist the Operations Department to determine the return period of rainfall events as they relate to overcharged main (OCM) complaints. This amendment is to exercise the first of two additional year options.
Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No.
14023 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14024 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 BLACK CREEK SANITARY SEWER AND I/I REDUCTION (11883) IN
THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 14024 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 eight (8) parcels of ground located in University City, Missouri. These easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the
construction of approximately 1,120 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer. This project
will provide for the elimination of 291 private inflow sources, alleviate basement backups for
approximately four properties, and address BP-013, BP-017, BP-151 and BP-583, which will be monitored after completion of construction. These easements have been appraised. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
14024 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye R. Berry aye
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14025 APPROPRIATING
$300,000.00 FROM THE WASTEWATER EMERGENCY FUND FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS IN EMERGENCY REPAIR #050 (CAULKS FM 1500 FEET EAST OF NORTH DRIVE) (12625) 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. 20235
WITH HABERBERGER, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID EMERGENCY REPAIRS. Proposed Ord. No. 14025 was presented and read. The work done under the
emergency Contract #20235 consists of the removal, installation of approximately 100 feet of
24-inch HDPE pipe, and restoration work to the existing property as necessary. District staff
declared this project an emergency on November 13, 2014. The contractor, Haberberger, Inc. has been selected per MSD Emergency Declaration Policy. The repair work was started on November 13, the repaired line was placed back into service early on November 14, with final
clean-up and restoration expected to be complete before November 21, 2014.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14025 be introduced.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14025.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14025 be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 14025 adopted.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14026 REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 13797 ADOPTED JANUARY 9, 2014 AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF PRESCRIBING THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
Proposed Ord. No. 14026 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District
Charter requires that the salary of the Executive Director be set by Ordinance. This Ordinance increases the salary for the position of Executive Director to $193,400.00, per annum, payable in bi-weekly installments, on and after December 26, 2014.
The Board had an open discussion on the Salary of the Executive Director. One
Trustee abstained on the vote as she felt she has not been a Trustee long enough for a fair evaluation and also advocated for a better evaluation process with more specific goals. The Trustees also commended Mr. Hoelscher for going above and beyond his position requirements
on the community benefits agreement implementation, community outreach, and working with
Staff and the community on Project Clear, often on his own time.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 14026 be introduced.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for the adoption of proposed Ord. No. 14026. Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
14026 be adopted.
Motion passed – 4 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain Poll taken: A. Mandel aye R. Bonner abstain
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 14026 adopted.
Resolutions
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3183 WHEREAS THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT HAS ESTABLISHED AN EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CHARTER PLAN, AS AMENDED JUNE 5, 2012, SECTION 3.020(22). ARTICLE 9
OF THE PENSION PLAN ALLOWS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPOINT INVESTMENT
MANAGERS AND DIRECT THE TRUSTEE OF THE PENSION PLAN TO INVEST A SPECIFIED PORTION OF THE PENSION FUND IN A PARTICULAR ASSET OR ASSETS.
Resolution No. 3183 was presented and read.
Motion made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution No. 3183 be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye
R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye
V. Patton aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3179 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO DANIEL J. HALE FOR HIS 28 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM JUNE 26, 1986, TO HIS
RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2014. Resolution No. 3179 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3180 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO JAMES P. STARLING FOR HIS 36 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM JULY 24, 1978, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2014.
Resolution No. 3180 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3181 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION TO JUDITH RADWICK FOR HER 17 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM NOVEMBER 10, 1997, TO HER
RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2014.
Resolution No. 3181 was presented and read.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner that Resolution Nos. 3179,
3180 and 3181 be adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: J. Faul aye R. Berry aye
R. Bonner aye A. Mandel aye
V. Patton aye
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Upon motion made Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Faul, and unanimously passed, the meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer