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JOURNAL OF THE (1600th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT December 14, 2017 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
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, Chair(absent) M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
R.L. Bonner R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
J. Singer
Also present were:
Trustee Bobo called the closed meeting to order in Trustee Faul’s absence at 4:05 p.m. The
motion was approved by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Singer.
Trustee Faul made a motion to come out of closed session at 5:01 p.m. and move into open
session. The motion was approved by Trustee Bobo and seconded by Trustee Singer. Trustee Faul asked for the approval of the November 9th and December 5th 2017 Journals of
proceeding minutes. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner and seconded by Trustee Bobo.
Comments by Board Chair:
For my Board Chair’s comments this evening, I wish to note that this will be Ruby Bonner’s last Board of Trustees meeting. With the upcoming expiration of her term, Trustee Bonner has chosen to resign, effective
December 31st.
Appointed by then City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay in May 2014, Ms. Bonner has been a diligent and dedicated member of our team for almost four years. Her time at MSD is but another chapter in service to our St. Louis Community. Professionally, Ms. Bonner has served as Executive Director of the St. Louis Civil Rights Enforcement Agency; as a Division Director with the Missouri Department of Public Safety; and as
General Counsel for the St. Louis Board of Education. As a director or commissioner, Ms. Bonner has further served our community with the Missouri Public Defender Commission; the YWCA; the Annie Malone
Children’s Home; Mercy Seat Elderly Apartments; and the Women’s Luncheon Committees of the Missouri
Botanical Gardens and Forest Park Forever. Ms. Bonner has dedicated her professional and personal life to make this region better than it is and we are
all better for it and her dedication. On behalf of the board and staff, I wish to thank Trustee Bonner for her service to MSD and its customers. Trustee Faul stated he personally would like to thank Trustee Bonner for her time at MSD and her participation on the Board and how she has brought many things to the Board’s
attention with class and sincerity and Trustee Faul expressed his appreciation for Trustee Bonner and encouraged the public present, to take a moment to do the same.
Ruby, thank you and best wishes!
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Tamara Clinton MSD Kevin Nelson Black and Veatch Shonnah Parades MSD Terry Briggs SITE
Jon Sprague MSD Paula Hart Barbara Mohn MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers
Crystal Howard MSD Marie Collins MSD
Lance LeComb MSD David Yates Brown and Caldwell Vicki Taylor Edwards MSD Tom Sullivan
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Report of Board Committees:
Trustee Singer reported that The Audit Committee met at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. In attendance were Trustees Singer, Bonner, and Mandel. The Committee approved the minutes from the
October 31 meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
The District’s external auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen presented and explained the four remaining reports from the annual financial audit package for fiscal 2017. The Reports presented were:
• The Single Audit Report;
• The Schedule of Project Expenditures;
• The Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit Number 718905;
• The Fund Financial Statements.
The Single Audit report contained two auditor’s reports:
• A report addressing internal control over financial reporting and compliance;
• A report addressing compliance and internal control over compliance for each of the
District’s major federal award programs.
Each of the auditor’s reports contained an unqualified or “clean” opinion. The Schedule of Project Expenditures report consisted of a review of expenditures for compliance with
various District bond resolutions, which restrict the use of bond proceeds to certain construction, improvement, or repair project costs. Again, the auditor’s report contained an unqualified or “clean” opinion.
The Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit Number 718905 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 Fund Financial Statements are prepared on the budgetary modified accrual basis of accounting. The
statements are supplemental and are not a required part of the District’s basic financial statements. Their sole purpose is for additional analysis. The auditor’s report contained an unqualified or “clean” opinion, the
same as the District’s overall basic financial statements. Questions from the Committee regarding new audit guidelines and Federal Emergency Grant monies were
discussed and addressed by CliftonLarsonAllen and District Staff.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for
Wednesday, January 3, 2018. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on December 5, 2017 at 8:02 a.m.
The meeting was attended by Trustees Mandel, Singer, Bonner, and Bobo. The minutes of the October 31, 2017 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Ordinance No. 14837 – Caulks Creek Forcemain – Staff provided the Committee details on this project and requested for the project to be considered for introduction and adoption at tonight’s meeting. The existing
forcemain has deteriorated and has had numerous breaks requiring emergency repairs over the past several years. In addition, the optimal time for constructing the sewer to avoid groundwater issues is during the winter months while the Missouri Rivers stages are lower.
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Ordinance No. 14838 – Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel Training Program – Staff explained the supplemental funding to provide on-the-job Tunnel Training as part of the Deer Creek Tunnel Project and discussed the
specific uses of the proposed funding. The Committee identified that the Board Write-up indicated this item was a requirement of the Consent Decree. It was clarified that the tunnel project is a requirement of the
Consent Decree, but the tunnel training program is not. Staff indicated the correction would be made to the Board Write-up.
Ordinances No.14853 and No. 14854 – Revised Engineering Service Fees and Revised Wastewater
Connection Fees – Staff delivered a PowerPoint presentation to the Committee explaining the analysis, development, and impact of revised fees relating to plan review, permitting, and inspection services for
private development and re-development projects within the District. The fees were last revised in 2007 and 1994, respectively. The revised fees will take effect on February 1, 2018. Staff answered questions from the
Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
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Trustee Bobo reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at approximately 9:10 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting
included Trustees Bobo, Bonner, Mandel, and Singer, as well as District Directors and staff.
Trustee Bobo called roll, had no further comments and by motion of all Trustees, approved the October 31, 12017 committee meeting minutes.
The first item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding MSD's State Legislative Lobbying Priorities.
Lance provided a summation of the Priorities and Goals for the 2018 State Legislative Session. There is no Board action required at this time.
The next item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding MSD's Federal Legislative Lobbying Priorities.
Susan provided a summation of the Priorities and Goals for the 2018 Federal Legislative Session. There is no Board action required at this time.
The next item was a discussion by Brian Hoelscher providing an update on the activities and meeting
schedule for the Rate Commission. The Commission met on November 28th and reviewed three proposals for consulting, legal and advertising & public engagement services. The Rate Commission budget approved
in 2018 was reviewed, and based on that budget, it was determined that there are sufficient funds to approve these proposed services. Additional funds needed for expenditures above the approved budget would
require Board approval. The next Rate Commission Committee meeting is proposed for January 9, 2018 at which time the Commission will elect officers, review proposed rules and regulations and determine
scheduling for 2018. It is planned to present the Rate Commission's proposal by February 2018 with an anticipated final recommendation by October 2018. There is no Board action required at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:26 a.m. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for
Wednesday, January 3, 2018. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Comments by the Executive Director: None
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 board members who would like to pull any item for
a separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, there was a motion for adoption. ORDINANCES
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14825 - Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers Replacement (12504) Appropriating Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,300,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in
Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers Replacement (12504) 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. 21373 with Plocher
Construction Company, Inc. for the aforesaid wastewater treatment plant construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14826 - Farmers Mill Pump Station (P-774) Replacement (12457) Appropriating Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Farmers Mill Pump Station (P-774) Replacement
(12457) 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. 21433 with
Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14827 - Grand Glaize WWTF Flood Protection Improvements
(12830)
Appropriating Two Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($265,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Meramec River Basin Subd. #449 to be used for
sanitary sewer construction in Grand Glaize WWTF Flood Protection Improvements (12830) in the City
of Valley Park, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21573 with Gershenson Construction Co. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14828 - Natural Bridge Rd – Darby to Chevrolet Combined Sewer
Relief (12536) Appropriating One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Natural Bridge Rd – Darby to
Chevrolet Combined Sewer Relief (12536) 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. 21513 with Gershenson Construction Co. for the aforesaid combined sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14829 - Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini Sanitary Relief Part
2 (11698)
Appropriating Three Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Pickwick – Bernadine – Bimini
Sanitary Relief Part 2 (11698) 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. 21493 with Unnerstall Contracting Co., Ltd. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer
construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14830 - Jett Drive #10129 Storm Sewer (10009) Appropriating One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for storm sewer
construction in Jett Drive #10129 Storm Sewer (10009) in the City of Dellwood, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21413 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14831 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (First Layer)
Awarding a contract to Allied World Insurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams, of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (First Layer) coverage from January 1,
2018 to January 1, 2019.
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RESOLUTIONS
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14832 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Second Layer)
Awarding a contract to Allied World National Assurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams, of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (Second Layer) coverage
from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14833 - Combined Liability Insurance Program 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, 2018 to
December 31, 2018.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14834 - Group Medical Plan Benefits Renewal
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into a contract with CIGNA Healthcare for medical plan benefits for the District's employees and family members.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14825-14834 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
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ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14836, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Maryland East, LLC for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction
Green Infrastructure – 4228-4234 Maryland Avenue (13035) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 14836 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Maryland East, LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program
for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of
amended soils and pervious pavement. Total cost of the project is estimated at $55,800, and Maryland East, LLC is requesting approximately $55,800 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that The ordinance no. 14836 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 14837, Appropriating Two Million Six Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($2,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Caulks \Creek Forcemain (Waterworks Road to River Valley) (12892) in the City of
Maryland Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21593 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14837 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21593 consists
of the construction of approximately 3,190 lineal feet of sanitary sewer force main 30-inches in diameter, 300 lineal feet of 2-inch sanitary sewer force main, slip-lining approximately 1,460 lineal feet of existing 36-inch ductile iron pipe
sanitary sewer force main, and appurtenances. This construction is the sixth phase of a multi-phase improvement program. Redundancy will be provided for the existing force main when this project is constructed. The purpose of
this project is to install a 30-inch Ductile Iron Pipe Force Main and slip-line an existing 36-inch Force Main. This project is scheduled to be completed in 300 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that The ordinance no. 14837 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye There was no objection to the suspension of the rule. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The ordinance no. 14837 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14838, Appropriating Sixteen Million Nine Hundred Ninety
Thousand Dollars ($16,990,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for sanitary sewer construction in DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd)
Phase II (12471) in the Cities of Brentwood, Rock Hill and Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 21628 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14838 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21628 consists
of the construction of approximately 7,900 lineal feet of 8-inch to 72-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, 6 junction chambers, 28 manholes, and other associated work. This construction is the second phase
of a multi-phase improvement project. The purpose of this project is to alleviate surcharging sanitary sewers and facilitate future removal of seven (7) constructed SSOs (BP-545, BP-170, BP-198, BP-348, BP-349, BP-155 & BP-
591) after construction of future phases. This project is scheduled to be completed in 737 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
The ordinance no. 14838 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14839, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
construction in Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) (11731) in the Cities of Clayton, Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Maplewood, Webster Groves, and Shrewsbury, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No.
20437 with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14839 was presented and read. The activities planned for this contract amendment and
supplemental appropriation will implement a Tunneling Training Program that will provide opportunities for minority and
women journeymen or apprentices to gain experience in tunnel type work. The goal of the Program is to train an additional four (4) minority and women journeyman or apprentices unfamiliar with tunnel type work. Contractor is
responsible to meet all workforce diversity goals as required by the Contract, prior to implementation of this Program. At the completion of the training the trainees will be skilled in tunneling type work. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The ordinance no. 14839 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
*Grouped 14840 - 14843 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14840, Appropriating Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the
General Fund to be used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal
(2018) Contract A (12382) at 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. 21640
with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements
and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. Proposed Ord. No. 14840 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#21640 with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $60,000. This will be the first year with two option year renewals provided for in the original contract.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14841, Appropriating Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal
(2018) Contract B (12383) at 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. 21641 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants for property appraisal services associated with the
acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Proposed Ord. No. 14841 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #21641 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants for property appraisal services associated with the
acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to
exceed $60,000. This will be the first year with two option year renewals provided for in the original contract.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14842, Appropriating Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal
(2018) Contract C (12384) at 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. 21642 with Przada Appraisal Services LLC for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of
easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Proposed Ord. No. 14842 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #21642 with Przada Appraisal Services LLC for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements
and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $60,000. This will
be the first year with two option year renewals provided for in the original contract.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14843, Appropriating Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) from the
General Fund to be used for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2018) Contract D (12385) at 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. 21643
with DJ Howard & Associates Inc. for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Proposed Ord. No. 14843 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #21643 with DJ Howard & Associates, Inc. for property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements
and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $60,000. This will
be the first year with two option year renewals provided for in the original contract. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The grouped ordinance nos. 14840 - 14843 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14844, Appropriating Four Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($440,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer
construction in Kirkwood I/I Reduction (Big Bend Blvd and S Kirkwood Rd) (12317) in the Cities of Kirkwood
and Oakland, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21625 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the
aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14844 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21625 consists of the construction of approximately 402 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, and the
removal of inflow sources from 58 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Gravois Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 320 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
The ordinance no. 14844 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
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Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 14845, Appropriating Three Hundred Seventy
Thousand Dollars ($370,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Ladue Farms Pump Station (P-733) Replacement (12320) 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. 21627 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14845 was presented and read.
The work to be done under Contract #21627 consists of the construction of a replacement pump station, approximately 34 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 4-inches to 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to replace an existing deteriorated pump station (P-733) that has reached its useful life. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that The ordinance no. 14845 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14846, Appropriating Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) from
the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Markdale Dr. #8571 and 8575 Storm Sewer (11290) in the City of St. John, Missouri;
and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21613 with Gaehle Grading, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14846 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21613 consists of the construction of approximately 118 lineal feet of storm sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate structure flooding at 8571 Markdale Drive in the City of St. John. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14846 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention
Poll taken: J. Faul-abstain; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14847, Appropriating Five Hundred Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($560,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Sugar Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Rosewood Lane & Woodard Dr. Storm Sewer (10347) in
the City of Kirkwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21626 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14847 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21626 consists of
the construction of approximately 2,132 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate backyard flooding at 536, 541, 542, 601 and
606 Rosewood Lane, and basement flooding at 601 Woodard Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14847 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14848, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two
Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction Management Services – Lower and Middle RDP Tunnel
Facilities (11152) in various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11024 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for the aforesaid construction management services.
Proposed Ord. No. 14848 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 bidability 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 $2,600,000 brings the current contract value to
$9,400,000. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14848 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14849, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three
Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
construction management services in Construction Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) in various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20099
with Black & Veatch Corporation for the aforesaid construction management services. Proposed Ord. No. 14849 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 $3,600,000 brings the current contract value to $14,290,000. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14849 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14850, Making a supplemental appropriation of Four
Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,250,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for construction
management services in Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump Station Facilities
(11151) in various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary- Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20100 with
Kennedy Associates/Architects, Inc. for the aforesaid construction management services. Proposed Ord. No. 14850 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 $4,500,000 brings the current contract value to $18,350,000.
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Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14850 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14851, Making a supplemental appropriation of One
Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for
investigations & assessment of sewer systems in Critical Infrastructure Assessment (2017) (12720)
throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment
No. 1 to Contract No. 20510 with RJN Group, Inc. for the aforesaid investigations & assessment of sewer
systems. Proposed Ord. No. 14851 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20510 for the first option year with RJN Group, Inc. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with detailed information regarding sewer systems by performing services such as project
inspection reconnaissance, field investigations of sewer system and structures, inspection prioritization and project set-up, field verification, map updates, work order management, and post inspection review. These services will form
the basis for District led preventive maintenance and rehabilitation activities. These investigations also provide assistance for the Operations Department with their sewer cleaning and manhole inspection activities. In addition to
the field inspections, CCTV review and system mapping updates are also provided. This contract Amendment for Critical Infrastructure Assessment is for $1,500,000. The original contract is renewable for up to one (1) additional
year based on performance. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14851 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14852, Making a supplemental appropriation of One
Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for rainfall data
gathering and analysis in Radar Rainfall Data (2017) (12005) District-wide; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 20526 with Vieux and Associates, Inc. for the aforesaid rainfall data
gathering and analysis. Proposed Ord. No. 14852 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20526 for the first option year 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. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14852 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14853, Repealing Ordinance No. 8660, adopted May 13, 1992, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof, providing for a schedule of Revised Engineering and Service Fees.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14853 was presented and read. This ordinance increases some of the engineering fees to
reflect actual cost of providing plan review, inspection, and permitting for development and redevelopment. The increase will take effect February 1, 2018. This will also remove three current fees: the fee for vacating District
easements (to be more consistent with industry practice of other utilities), the fee for detailed conceptual review, and the fee for machine tap sewer connections since this type of connection is no longer performed by MSD staff.
Proposed fee schedule results in an estimated average increase of 19% to 67% for typical projects over the rates calculated 10 years ago. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14853 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14854, Repealing Ordinance No. 9346, adopted October
12, 1994, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof, providing for a schedule of Revised Wastewater Sewer System Connection Fees.
Proposed Ord. No. 14854 was presented and read. The current connection fees were developed in
1994. A recent analysis has been completed by the Finance Department to update the connection fee schedule to align with the Water Environment Federation Manual “buy-in method”. The analysis is based on asset equity and
system capacity. The new schedule of fees will take effect February 1, 2018. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14854 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of Resolution No. 3391, The adoption of Resolution No. 3391 will exercise option year two (2)
of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14291 adopted December 10, 2015, which
authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with BJC Corporate Health Services, whereby BJC Corporate Health
Services would provide medical services for District staff which include workers compensation medical services, drug testing, pre-employment evaluations and other medical services. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The Resolution no. 3391 be adopted. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul-aye; Rev. R. Bobo-aye; A. Mandel-aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner-aye
Trustee Faul motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:26pm. The motion was approved by
Trustee Bobo and seconded by Trustee Mandel.
Trustee Bonner closed in saying that she has learned a lot about the Metropolitan Sewer District and believes that she has only scratched the surface.
Trustee Bonner thanked the staff for their patience, willingness to respond to her questions
and help in asking the questions and for that, she is grateful. Trustee Bonner wished
everyone well and stated she looks forward to hearing about staff’s successful endeavors. Trustee Bonner then shared her adoration for Vicki Edwards with her involvement and work with Diversity to help the district become successful. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Secretary-Treasurer