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JOURNAL OF THE (1586th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT December 8, 2016 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 (by phone)
Rev. R. Bobo S.M. Myers, General Counsel
A.K. Mandel M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
J. Singer R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
R.L. Bonner
Also present were:
Motion was made by Trustee Yates at 5:02 p.m. for roll call and the 1586th meeting was
called to order. All were present, except Trustee Bobo who arrived later. Trustee Yates asked for the approval of the Journal of preceding minutes.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner and seconded by Trustee Mandel to approve the
November 10, 2016 1585th Journal. The Journal was approved by unanimous vote.
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Comments from the Chair:
I would like to remind everyone about the rules for the public comment period.
Tamara Clinton MSD Tom Ratzki Black & Veatch Shonnah Parades MSD Jenni Brooks Gilmore & Bell
Jon Sprague MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110 Barbara Mohn MSD Abe Adewale ABNA
Todd Loretta MSD Jason Terry Gilmore & Bell Lance LeComb MSD Lionel Phillips PCS
Vicki Taylor MSD J.D. Glisson Greensfelder Ed Laux RJN Group Dorothy White-Coleman WCA, LLC
Mike Grace MSD Marie Collins MSD Tom Sullivan Nick Hayden J&J Boring Inc.
Dorothy Scroggins A-Plus Contractors John C. H2 Green Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Darrell Lewis MSD
Susie McFarlind WCA, LLC Marc Eshelman M3 Anton Lumpkins A.L.L. Construction Lewis Shapiro JDC
Mike Borgard Tetra Tech Doug Hickey HDR Todd Aschbacher MSD Melissa Carver GSP
Bob Blummer A.L.L. Construction Jerry Hunter Bryan Cave Terry Briggs SITE Bob Affholder SAK
Doug Hickey HDR Crystal Howard MSD Charlie Kuhnmuench SAK Fred C. Searcy VA
Jerry Shaw SAK Clay Haynes Black & Veatch Marie Collins MSD Rene’ Upshaw AUIL
C. Allen AUIL
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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.
Thank you.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on November 29,
2016 at 8:47 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Singer, Faul, Mandel, Bobo,
and Bonner. The minutes of the November 1, 2016 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Ordinance No. 14576 – Claverach Park I/I Reduction – Staff explained the details of the
project and answered questions from the Committee on the type of participation
anticipated by the MBE sub-contractor A.L.L. Construction. Staff indicated that they have been performing restoration work on the more recent projects.
Ordinance No. 14578 – Rock Hill Sanitary Relief – The Committee and staff discussed
the MWBE requirements on projects with a bid amount of $50,000 or less versus
the project budget or designers estimate. Mr. Faul requested additional discussion on this item at a future Program Management meeting, expressing concerns over
bids potentially being provided to avoid MWBE requirements.
Ordinance No. 14579 – Upper Maline Sanitary Relief – Staff provided information on the
planned supplemental appropriation for this project and explained details of additional added scope for the project. There was a brief discussion on the
MWBE participation on the project and added scope.
Ordinance No. 14584 – Construction Management Services for Lower and Middle River
Des Peres Tunnel Facilities – In response to Committee questions, staff provided specific details of the construction management services being provided by the
consultant, the overall duration of the contract, and the annual expenditures.
There was a brief discussion regarding recent State of MO legislation regarding
the ability of construction management firms to participate in project construction.
Staff indicated that the legislation provides a specific exclusion for the District. (MO House Bill 2376).
Ordinance No. 14592 – Radar Rainfall Data – Staff explained specifics of the services
provided by the selected consultant and answered questions from the Committee
on the MSD benefits and uses of this data.
Ordinance Nos. 14593 – Professional Services Agreement–Engineering Services for
Operations – Staff discussed the services being provided by the consultant to the
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Operations Department. There was a detailed discussion regarding the 25% sub-
consultant requirement versus MWBE participation on professional services
contracts. Staff indicated that this requirement is utilized when appropriate for the type of services being provided.
At 9:40 a.m., the Committee went into Closed Session to discuss Legal, Confidential or
Privileged Matters Under §610.021(1), RSMO 1988 Supp.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:45 a.m.
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Trustee Singer reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District
Headquarters on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at approximately 7:35 a.m. In addition to
public attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Bobo, Bonner, Faul,
Mandel and Singer, as well as District Directors and staff.
Chairperson Bobo called roll, had no further comments and by motion of the committee,
the November 1, 2016 meeting minutes were approved.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding Federal Legislative
Lobbying Priorities for 2017. Susan provided a summation of the Priorities and Goals for calendar year 2017. There is no Board Action required at this time.
The second agenda item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding State Legislative
Lobbying Priorities for 2017. Lance provided a summation of the Priorities and Goals for
calendar year 2017. There is no Board Action required at this time.
For the details of both Legislative agendas, staff will schedule a discussion at the next
Stakeholder’s meeting.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding a contract renewal for MSD Customer Surveying. Lance briefly discussed the types, frequency and history of
the District's surveying programs and budgetary requirements. A request for a Resolution
was brought to Committee to renew the second option year of the contract with ETC
Institute. This is Resolution No. 3325 on tonight’s Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding renewals for
the District's Group Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits Plans. Both plans are set to
expire January 31, 2017 and with Board authorization, new contracts for each provider will
commence on February 1, 2017. These are Ordinance Nos. 14594 and 14595 on
tonight’s Agenda.
The last item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding Intergovernmental Agreements
between the District and five Levee Districts. The agreements will memorialize the stormwater services to be provided by the District and the Levee Districts. This is
Ordinance No. 14597 on tonight’s Agenda.
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The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 8:20 a.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Trustee Bonner reported that The Finance Committee met on November 29, 2016 with
Trustees Bonner, Faul, Singer, Bobo and Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the
November 1, 2016 meeting were approved.
The first item discussed on the agenda was an ordinance that authorizes the staff to enter
into a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP to provide an independent audit of all
accounts and funds of the District and Subdistrict for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
This contract provides for an initial term of one year with four additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District. This will be Ordinance #14596 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda consisted of a staff report on the District's Operating Fund
Portfolio as of November 28, 2016. Staff indicated that the portfolio is in compliance with
the District’s investment policy.
Staff then updated the Board on the expected 2016C Revenue Bond Issue totaling $150
million in par value to be repaid over 30 years. Staff indicated that retail and institutional
sales are slated to occur on December 7th and 8th and the Board will be requested to
approve the final pricing during the December 8th Board meeting. In addition, Staff informed the Board that the District was able to maintain its ratings with the credit rating
agencies.
Next on the agenda, Staff presented two ordinances authorizing the District to issue $95.5
million in Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue Bonds (Series 2016A and Series 2016B) through the State of Missouri Direct Loan Program. These bonds will be repaid
over 20 years at a fixed rate equal to 30% of the Revenue Bond Index as published in The
Bond Buyer, rounded up to the nearest 0.01%. Staff stated that the current interest rate
would be approximately 2.2% when the State’s 1% administrative fee is considered. The
District requires long-term financing to complete the Public Inflow and Infiltration Reduction project and rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system. These will be Ordinances #14571
and #14572 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday,
January 3, 2017. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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Comments from the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chairmain
I have one item tonight, per the Finance Committee report. On the phone is our Secretary
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Tim Snoke and John Strahlman, who are in
New York selling our bonds.
As part of my report, I will have Tim report to you the details that will fill in the blanks on item #34; ordinance 14567 for the bond sales. After he has completed, please ask him
any questions, as he goes through the description and we will make that it is the first item
we address prior to the consent agenda and Tim will remain on the phone in case there
are any questions from the Board.
Tim Snoke thanked the Executive Director and expressed his enthusiasm to share the
bond sales news with the Board. A short presentation was distributed and displayed
electronically to the public.
A summary of pricing is that this is a 150 million new money financing, no refunding so all new money for the capital program. The final maturity is in 2046, with a 30 year total life
on the bonds, consistent with what we discussed in Committee. Total interest cost is
3.8%, last year the interest rate was 3.6% so we are a bit wider but it is consistent with the
market because of the market volatility since the election.. These are in line with changes
in the market and not due to issues with our credit, but these are very low rates historically and they reflect the strength of our credit, which was recognized by the rating agencies
when they maintained our strong ratings. This issuance generated very strong interest in
the market and brought in more than 1.6 billion dollars in total orders compared to last
year issuance, which was 1.2 billion.
The strong interest enabled us to tighten pricing. We had a strong retail presence; about $260-270 million in orders came in through retail with individual investors. We allocated
about 24% of the $150 million to individual investors and about 80% of that went to
Missouri investors. The MMD is the benchmark rate in the municipal market. Our spread
to MMD was a bit wider than last year (about 10 basis over last year), which reflects
changes in the market but is several basis points lower than where it would have been last week, so we may have timed this pretty well. The call date is 2026, which means we can
refund or refinance in 10 years, which is standard and consistent with past issuances.
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The cost of issuance came in at 1.4 million, a little better than projected. There is no debt
service reserve fund, so all of the proceeds and premiums we received in addition
(approx.17 million) will go into the project fund, less the costs of issuance. The amortization schedule is the principal payment and interest payment schedule throughout
the life of the loan. This is a level debt service loan, so we have roughly $9.5 million of
debt service every year for the 30 years of the loan. Overall, debt service on this loan is
lower than we budgeted and lower than the rate proposal, about $10-12 million dollars in
savings through the life of the loan. These numbers actually complete the bond ordinance introduced last month, so tonight the ordinance in the consent agenda will have the
numbers within this report inserted.
The last page is a summary of the bond ratings and rating agency comments. We are
pleased that the rating agencies and the market continue to recognize the strength of our credit. Tim stated he would answer any questions and noted that in the audience we
have Jason Terry from Gilmore and Bell, our bond counsel, who is also able to answer
questions if there are any.
Thank you Mr. Chairman, this concludes my report. ~ ~ ~ ~
Comments from the Public:
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Rene Upshaw:
Thanked the Board for allowing her to speak regarding her lack of payment for a job performed on May 4, 2015 to May 17, 2015 at St. Bernadette soccer field near Jefferson
Barracks cemetery. Documents were distributed to the Board showing pictures of her
work, a timeline and a flash drive of additional documents. Ms. Upshaw’s company
was brought onto the job to provide seed and straw, but due to a few incidences that
occurred, Ms. Upshaw believes these incidences caused a budget overrun for the project. Ms. Upshaw believes that 100 gallons of sewage spill that occurred in 2013 and
2015 were problematic for this project.
She wanted to thank Mr. Snoke and Mr. Loretta for their assistance in putting together
her presentation. She admits that there were mistakes on the projects, but that was their saving grace because the feel that those mistakes are still visible, so she asks that they
receive payment for their work that Ms. Upshaw believes still remains in use and the
materials are still visible on the site. Ms. Upshaw indicated that she has 8 employees
who have not been paid for the work performed and they would like to be paid for their
incorrect work. Ms. Upshaw stated that she would be happy to take staff out to the site to verify her statements and that her crew had never done a job this size before and she
confirmed that mistakes were made, but the materials and work performed are still
visible at the location.
The Executive Director expressed that staff would present all the details and investigations of this project at the next committee meeting and invited Ms. Upshaw to
attend.
Jack Boatman, Senior Vice President with SAK Construction:
Mr. Boatman spoke on the SAK protest of the Deer Creek project. He expressed that he and SAK are committed to the diversity program. Mr. Boatman states that SAK has lost
jobs because they missed things and that they understand and follow rules closely, but
on this particular project, one of the contractors, that was not qualified to perform, even
though they are good friends of Mr. Boatman.
Mr. Boatman says he has worked with and coached this company and used them on
projects that they were qualified for and states SAK will continue to use them. Mr.
Boatman also used David Mason, an engineering firm, as another example. Mr.
Boatman states that David Mason is doing very well and are used by SAK, but in this
particular case, to use unqualified contractors for which they were not properly qualified, would not do anyone justice if anyone were to get hurt.
SAK says they will continue to fight this and push the point because SAK believes
people should be qualified under the programs for which they were certified. Mr.
Boatman says he will continue to fight for minority and women companies, because no serious minded supporter of affirmative action would ask anyone to place someone in a
job they are not qualified to perform. Mr. Boatman stated he believes that people should
be used properly and in their proper NAS codes, and if they are not held to this criteria, it
chips away at the Diversity program and future programs.
Mr. Boatman expressed that this is not personal; it is simply about making sure the
diversity program continues to maintain its integrity.
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Trustee Yates moved to review the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The General Counsel, Susan Myers, acted in place of Tim Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer.
General Counsel pulled the adoption of item #34 Ordinance 14567 for a separate vote from the
Consent Agenda. There were no objections.
General Counsel asked if there were any board members who would like to pull any other items for a
separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, there was a motion for adoption. ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14567 - Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2016C (the “Series 2016C Bonds”)
An Ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of Wastewater System
Improvement and refunding revenue bonds, Series 2016C, of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District; Prescribing the form and details of said bonds; and authorizing certain actions and
documents and prescribing other matters relating thereto. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Yates, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14567 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14544 - Lower Meramec River WWTF Screen Channel
Improvements (Fittings) (12501)
Appropriating Two Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($274,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Lower Meramec River WWTF Screen Channel Improvements (Fittings) (12501) 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. 20490 with
Gross Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the aforesaid wastewater treatment plant
construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14545- Lucas & Hunt and I-70 Sanitary Sewer (11928)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds for Contract No. 20344 with Kolb Grading, LLC for
sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14546- Providence Sanitary Relief (SKME-640) (11700)
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction and private
I/I removal in Providence Sanitary Relief (SKME-640) (11700) in the City of 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 appropriate
additional funds for Contract No. 20363 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for sanitary sewer
construction and private I/I removal.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14547- Forcee Lane Storm Sewer (10360)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from
the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for
storm sewer construction in Forcee Lane Storm Sewer (10360) in the City of Ladue,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds for Contract No.
20419 with KJU dba KJ Unnerstall Construction Co. for storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14548 - Baden Creek Extension (BP-001) – I/I Reduction (11777) Appropriating Two Million Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,450,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Baden Creek
Extension (BP-001) – I/I Reduction (11777) in the Cities of Pine Lawn, Northwoods, Norwood Court, and Pasadena Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20492 with J.M.
Marschuetz Construction for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14549 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I
Reduction (2017) Contract C (12025)
Appropriating One Million Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($1,560,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell –
Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2017) Contract C (12025) in the Cities
of Bel-Ridge, Edmundson, Overland, and St. Ann, 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. 20471 with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14550- Ferguson Sanitary Sewer (Olive to Page) (Diamond
Park) (11737)
Making an appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for property acquisition, demolition, and related activities of
real property and easements for the construction of a wet weather storage facility and
associated structures in Ferguson Sanitary Sewer (Olive to Page) (Diamond Park) (11737) in
the City of University City, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to acquire necessary
property rights in order to construct a wet weather storage facility and associated structures
without additional Board action.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14551- Graham Rd 100 – 232 Sanitary Sewer (12719) Appropriating Seven Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($740,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Graham Rd 100 – 232
Sanitary Sewer (12719) in the City of Florissant, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into Contract No. 20483 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14552- Lemay Public I/I Reduction (2017) Contract A (12048)
Appropriating Two Million One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($2,170,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Lemay Public I/I
Reduction (2017) Contract A (12048) in the Cities of Bella Villa, University City, City of St.
Louis, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 20461 with SAK Construction, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer
rehabilitation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14553- Lemay Pump Stations 1 And 2 Improvements
(12488)
Appropriating Four Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,200,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Lemay Pump Stations 1 And 2 Improvements (12488) 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.
20478 with Sachs Electric Co. for the aforesaid pump station improvements.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14554- Missouri River WWTF Berm and Water Feed Upgrade (12616) Appropriating Six Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($690,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Missouri River
WWTF Berm and Water Feed Upgrade (12616) 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. 20365 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid wastewater treatment plant construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14555 - Brown Road to Eminence Blvd. Storm Improvements (10540)
Appropriating Six Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($640,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek to be used for storm
sewer construction in Brown Road to Eminence Blvd. Storm Improvements (10540) 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. 20488 with
Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14556- Lee Ave. #337 Storm Sewer (10006) Appropriating Four Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($430,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Gravois Creek to be used for storm sewer
construction in Lee Ave. #337 Storm Sewer (10006) 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. 20482 with Kolb Grading, LLC for the
aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14557- Picardy Lane Subdivision Bank Stabilization (11196)
Appropriating Four Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($430,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for channel
stabilization in Picardy Lane Subdivision Bank Stabilization (11196) in the City of Ladue,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20491 with Ideal Landscape
Construction, Inc. for the aforesaid channel stabilization.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14559- Critical Infrastructure Assessment (2017) (12720) Appropriating One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000.00) from the General
Fund to be used for investigations and 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 Contract No. 20510 with RJN Group, Inc. for the aforesaid investigations and assessment of sewer systems.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14560- General Services Agreement – Water Quality
General Support (2017) (12716)
Appropriating One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Stormwater Regulatory Fund to be used for water quality and environmental regulatory support
in General Services Agreement – Water Quality General Support (2017) (12716) 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. 20506 with
HDR Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid water quality and environmental regulatory support.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14561- Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design
(Contract A) (12688)
Appropriating One Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,550,000.00) from the
Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design in Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design (Contract A) (12688) in the Cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Flordell
Hills, Jennings, Normandy, Northwoods, 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. 20511 with HR Green, Inc. for
design services.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14562- Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design
(Contract B) (12689)
Appropriating One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) from
the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design in Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design (Contract B) (12689) in the Cities of Richmond Heights, Shrewsbury,
University City, 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. 20512 with EDM Incorporated for design services. Adoption of Ordinance No. 14563- Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design
(Contract C) (12690)
Appropriating One Million Seven Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($1,730,000.00) from the
Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design in Stormwater Infrastructure
Improvement Design (Contract C) (12690) in the Cities of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley, Creve Coeur, Ellisville, Kirkwood, Manchester, Sunset Hills, Valley Park, and
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 20513 with Oates Associates, Inc. for design services. Adoption of Ordinance No. 14564 - Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design
(Contract A) (12686)
Appropriating One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) from the
Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design in Stormwater Streambank Stabilization
Design (Contract A) (12686) in the Cities of Des Peres, Northwoods, Normandy, 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. 20514 with Access Engineering, LLC for design services.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14565- Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design
(Contract B) (12687)
Appropriating One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design in Stormwater Streambank Stabilization
Design (Contract B) (12687) in the Cities of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Clarkson Valley,
Manchester, Town and Country, 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. 20515 with M3 Engineering Group, PC for design services.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14566 - State Legislative Lobbying Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Kyna Iman, LLC, whereby Kyna Iman, LLC will provide State Legislative Lobbying services for the District.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14568 - 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, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14569 - 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, 2017 to January 1, 2018.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14570- 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, 2017 to January 1, 2018.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14544-14557 & 14559-14566, 14568-14570 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
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Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
ORDINANCES
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 14571, AN ORDINANCE, WITH AN EMERGENCY
CLAUSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2016A OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, RENOVATING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND EQUIPPING THE
DISTRICT’S WASTEWATER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DISTRICT TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT;
AND PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS Proposed Ord. No. 14571 was presented and read. This ordinance is authorizing funding through a direct
loan agreement with the State of Missouri that will carry a serial 20-year repayment and a loan amount of
$20,000,000. This loan will carry a fixed interest rate equal to 30% of the Revenue Bond Index at time of closing and will be used for the Public I/I Reduction project, consisting of the rehabilitation of the existing collection system
throughout the entire service area and rehabilitation of sanitary sewers and manholes using various methods, mainly cured in place pipe (CIPP)
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The ordinance no. 14571 be Introduced.
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 14572. AN ORDINANCE, WITH AN EMERGENCY
CLAUSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $75,500,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2016B OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, RENOVATING, REPAIRING, REPLACING AND EQUIPPING THE
DISTRICT’S WASTEWATER SYSTEM; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF THE BONDS AND THE AGREEMENTS MADE BY THE DISTRICT TO FACILITATE AND PROTECT THEIR PAYMENT;
AND PRESCRIBING OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14572 was presented and read. This ordinance is authorizing funding through a direct loan agreement with the State of Missouri that will carry a serial 20-year repayment and a loan amount of
$75,500,000. This loan will carry a fixed interest rate equal to 30% of the Revenue Bond Index at time of closing and will be used for the Public I/I Reduction project, consisting of the rehabilitation of the existing collection system throughout the entire service area and rehabilitation of sanitary sewers and manholes using various methods,
mainly cured in place pipe (CIPP) Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Yates, that The ordinance no. 14572 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
The General Counsel asked if there was an objection to the rule. Hearing None Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that ordinance no. 14572 be Adopted Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14573, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with
Koman Group for cost sharing in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Chouteau’s
Grove (12833) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
The General Counsel asked if there was an objection to the rule. Hearing None Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that ordinance no. 14571 be Adopted
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
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Proposed Ord. No. 14573 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an agreement with Koman Group 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 rain gardens. Total cost of the project is estimated at $229,000, and Koman Group is requesting approximately $229,000
reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
The ordinance no. 14573 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14574, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for storm
sewer construction and private I/I removal in University City I/I Reduction – East (WC-01, WC-02, & WC-03) (11671) in the Cities of Greendale, Pagedale, St. Louis, Wellston, and the Villages of Glen Echo Park and Hillsdale, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds
for Contract No. 20411 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for storm sewer construction and
private I/I removal. Proposed Ord. No. 14574 was presented and read. This supplemental appropriation is necessary due to the change in the street condition from asphalt to concrete base with asphalt overlay. This supplemental
appropriation will bring the total appropriation for this project to $1,625,000. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that The ordinance no. 14574 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14575, Appropriating One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($185,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of
Deer Creek for cost sharing for storm sewer construction in Oak Valley East Storm Sewer
(Frontenac 1-2) (11005) in the City of Frontenac, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement under Contract No. 20523 with the City of Frontenac,
Missouri to provide financial assistance for storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14575 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Frontenac, Missouri under Contract #20523. The City of Frontenac is having drainage improvements designed and constructed to address flooding and erosion issues in the Hickory
Hill Subdivision. The estimated cost of the drainage improvements is $320,000. This project will address street and yard flooding and erosion at four residences that were identified as part of an MSD project. This agreement
provides reimbursement up to $185,000 to the City of Frontenac for including the construction of this MSD project in the City stormwater project.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The ordinance no. 14575 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14576, Appropriating Five Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand
Dollars ($575,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal in Claverach Park I/I Reduction and Sewer Separation Part 2
(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. 20503
with Kolb Grading, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14576 was presented and read. An additional contingency of $20,000 for utility
relocation (Water - $20,000) is included in the appropriation. This appropriation also includes $25,000 specifically for driveway and property restoration work on impacted property. This project is expected to be funded by Bond
proceeds. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Yates, that
The ordinance no. 14576 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14577, Appropriating Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($325,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Florissant I/I Reduction Part 2 (11748) in the Cities of Florissant,
Hazelwood, and the Village of 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. 20499 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm
sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14577 was presented and read. An additional contingency of $68,000 for utility
relocation (Electric - $5,000, Gas - $33,000 & Water - $30,000) is included in the appropriation. This project is
expected to be funded by Bond proceeds. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
The ordinance no. 14577 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
**Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14578 Appropriating Eighteen Thousand Dollars
($18,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Forty-Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000.00)
from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used
for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Rock Hill Sanitary Relief (SKME-618) Part
2 (11069) in the Cities of Kirkwood and Rock Hill, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 20495 with Enterprise Sewer & Drain for the aforesaid private I/I removal and
storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14578 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20495
consists of the construction of approximately 70 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewers, the removal of inflow sources from three private properties, and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a multi-phase
improvement program. 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 four (4) SSOs (BP-158, BP-196, BP-340 & BP-501) after construction
of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 105 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that The ordinance no. 14578 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye Trustee Faul asks that this ordinance and process be revisited
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14579, Making a supplemental appropriation of Ten Million
Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($10,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for sanitary sewer construction in Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section A
(10026) in the City of Ferguson and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to appropriate additional funds for Contract No. 20349 with SAK Construction, LLC for
sanitary sewer construction.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14579 was presented and read. This supplemental appropriation will fully fund the
construction for the project as planned in the initial appropriation. The requested funding above the planned appropriation for FY2017 will provide funding for an additional 800 feet of mainline trunk extension. This extension
will reduce the mainline trunk length on the follow on project and will avoid disruption to the neighborhood along Suburban Avenue. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the ordinance no. 14579 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14580, Appropriating Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($625,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund for cost sharing for storm sewer
construction in Emerling – Evans Drainage Improvements (10241) in the City of Cool Valley,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
under Contract No. 20524 with the City of Cool Valley, Missouri to provide financial assistance for storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14580 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Cool Valley, Missouri under Contract #20524. The City of Cool
Valley is having drainage improvements designed and constructed to address flooding and erosion issues in the La Paloma Terrace and Mark Twain Heights Subdivisions. The estimated cost of the drainage improvements is
$625,000. This project will address yard flooding and erosion at eighteen residences that were identified as part of an MSD project. This agreement provides reimbursement up to $625,000 to the City of Cool Valley for the
construction of this MSD project in the City stormwater project. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the ordinance no. 14580 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14581, Appropriating One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars
($120,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Lake Valley Dr Storm Sewer Replacement (12535) 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. 20465 with Wehmeyer Farms,
Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14581 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20465 consists of the construction of approximately 55 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-
inches in diameter, 86 square yards of natural channel stabilization, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to repair a deteriorated sewer that is causing cave-ins. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the ordinance no. 14581 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
**Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14582, Appropriating Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of
Coldwater Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Rogers Lane #975 Storm Sewer
(11119) in the City of Florissant, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20500
with J.H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14582 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20500 consists of the construction of approximately 184 lineal feet of 15-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances.
The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding at 975 Rogers Lane. This project is scheduled to be completed in 60 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the consent agenda ordinance no. 14582 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye Trustee Faul asks that this ordinance and process be revisited
**Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14583, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20494 with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for storm sewer construction in Creekhaven Drive 12371 Storm Sewer
Improvements (IR) (12533) in the City of Des Peres, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 14583 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20494
consists of the construction of approximately 151 lineal feet of 18-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances.
The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard and structure flooding in the area near 12371 Creekhaven Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance no. 14583 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye Trustee Faul asks that this ordinance and process be revisited
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14584, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) 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. 14584 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 $1,300,000 brings the current
contract value to $6,800,000. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
the ordinance no. 14584 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14585, Making a supplemental appropriation of Six Million
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,300,000.00) 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14585 was presented and read. The appropriation for construction
management services is $500,000 below the proposed funding presented in the CIP Budget Supplement. This funding will provide construction management services during construction for the DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd.) Phase I (10021), the Maline Creek CSO BP 051 & 052 Local Storage Facility
(Chain of Rocks Dr. to Church Dr.) (11656), and the Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) Pump Station (11731) projects; and CM services during design for the DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to
Conway Rd) Phase II (12471), the Upper RDP (University City) CSO Storage Tunnel (12440), and the Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746) projects. This project is expected to be funded by Bond proceeds.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance no. 14585 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14586, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Million
Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) 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. 14586 was presented and read. The appropriation for design services is
$1,500,000 below the proposed funding presented in the CIP Budget Supplement. This funding will provide
construction management services during construction for the Coldwater Sanitary Relief Section B, C & D Wet Weather Storage Facility Tank C (11726), the Coldwater Creek WWTF Screenings & Washer/Compactor
Improvements (11809), the Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers Replacement (12504), the Gravois Trunk Storage Facility (12469), the Lemay Pump Stations 1 and 2 Improvements (12488), the Gaslight Square Sewer
Improvements (11137), and the Bissell & Lemay WWTP Incinerator Scrubber Replacement (11920) projects; and CM services during design for the LMRDP Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station (11816), the Deer Creek Sanitary
Tunnel (Clayton Rd To RDP) Pump Station (11731), the Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers Replacement (12504), the Gravois Trunk Storage Facility (12569), the Gaslight Square Sewer Improvements (11137), the
Engelholm and Park Sanitary Relief (Spencer Place to Leadale Drive) (12163), and the Gravois Trunk Sanitary Storage Facility (12569) projects. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance no. 14586 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14587 - General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (FY2015) Contract A (11753)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the
Districtwide Stormwater 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 Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 20370 with Sabur,
Inc. for the aforesaid general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 14587 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20370 with Sabur, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects
to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and
other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000.00 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first option year
renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2018. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
the ordinance no. 14587 be Introduced.
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Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14588 Making a supplemental appropriation of 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 Amendment No. 1
to Contract No. 20371 with Volz Incorporated for the aforesaid general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 14588 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20371 with Volz Incorporated for surveying services associated with the design of
sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be
provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000.00 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in
FY2018. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
the ordinance no. 14588 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14589, Making a supplemental appropriation of 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 Amendment No. 1
to Contract No. 20372 with The Sterling Company for the aforesaid general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 14589 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20372 with The Sterling Company for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements
for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District
facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000.00 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first
option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2018.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the ordinance no. 14589 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14590, Making a supplemental appropriation of 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 Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 20373 with Civil Design, Inc. for the aforesaid general surveying services.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14590 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20373 with Civil Design, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for
projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District
facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000.00 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first
option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2018.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the ordinance no. 14590 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14591, Making a supplemental appropriation of 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 Amendment No. 1 to
Contract No. 20374 with Hanson Professional Services Inc. for the aforesaid general surveying
services. Proposed Ord. No. 14591 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20374 with Hanson Professional Services Inc. for surveying services associated with
the design of sanitary and stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying
services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-
project basis. This contract amendment for $50,000.00 brings the total contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in
FY2018. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
the ordinance no. 14591 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14592, Appropriating One Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($135,000.00) 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 Contract
No. 20526 with Vieux and Associates, Inc. for the aforesaid rainfall data gathering and analysis.
Proposed Ord. No. 14592 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20526 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 continuously evaluates our telemetry system and rain gauge network. Radar rainfall data is a
technology used for 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. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
the ordinance no. 14592 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14593, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) to enter into a contract for
Professional Services Agreement - Engineering Services with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT), whereby CMT will support the design of small Operations-specific projects throughout the
District.
Proposed Ord. No. 14593 was presented and read. This Ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. to perform General Engineering Services for Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, and other Operations groups. The purpose of the agreement is to have the
Consultant provide technical and engineering consulting services support to MSD’s wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, warehousing, facilities management, and maintenance yards staff (Operations) on an as-needed
basis, not to exceed $50,000. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
the ordinance no. 14593 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 14594, 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 dental plan benefits for the District's employees and family members.
Proposed Ord. No. 14594 was presented and read. Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) to enter into a contract for Professional
Services Agreement - Engineering Services with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT), whereby CMT will support the design of small Operations-specific projects throughout the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that The ordinance no. 14594 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
The General Counsel asked if there was an objection to the rule. Hearing None Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that ordinance no. 14594 be Adopted
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 14595, Authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract
with Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston whereby Liberty Life Company of Boston will
provide long-term disability insurance for the District employees for the period of February 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14595 was presented and read. During the renewal process for the new plan year
commencing February 1, 2017, Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc. solicited bids from 13 carries all carries responded
including the incumbent. The Executive Committee reviewed the information received by Gallagher Benefits Service, Inc. from the LTD carriers. Based on comparison of the plan cost the recommendation of Gallagher Benefits, Inc., the
Committee elected to enter into a three-year contract agreement with Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
The ordinance no. 14595 be Introduced. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye The General Counsel asked if there was an objection to the rule. Hearing None Motion was made by Trustee
Bobo, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that ordinance no. 14595 be Adopted Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14596, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, for an independent audit of the accounting records of
the District.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14596 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into
a contract with CliftonlarsonAllen, LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the District and Subdistrict for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The contract will be a one (1) year contract with four (4) one (1) year renewals. Total
5 year amount $740,300. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
the ordinance no. 14596 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14597, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (“MSD”) to enter into
Intergovernmental Agreements with five (5) Levee Districts (Earth City, Howard Bend,
Chesterfield-Monarch, MO Bottoms–Bridgeton, and Riverport), whereby MSD and the respective Levee District will agree on the contracted services to be provided by the Levee District and those
services that will be excluded as specified in the Intergovernmental Agreement.
Proposed Ord. No. 14597 was presented and read. The District will enter into identical agreements with
five (5) levee districts. These contracts with the five (5) Levee Districts will permit the Levee Districts to be responsible for and perform certain stormwater services. The Levee Districts collect revenues from the land owners within each
Levee District to perform these services. As such, during the term of the agreement, MSD will not collect the $0.100 per $100 of assessed valuation property tax. The intergovernmental agreements will replace similar agreements
executed between the levee districts and MSD in 2008. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the ordinance no. 14597 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
**Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14598, Making an appropriation of Thirty Million Dollars
($30,000,000.00) 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 enter into Contract No. 20437 with Jay Dee/Frontier – Kemper Joint Venture for sanitary sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14598 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20437
consists of the construction of approximately 22,814 lineal feet of 19-foot diameter concrete lined tunnel, 76 lineal feet of 96-inch diameter tunnel, 49 lineal feet of 144-inch tunnel, 1,835 lineal feet of 72-inch diameter adit, 229 feet of 30-
inch diameter adit, excavation of three (3) large diameter shafts for construction of a future pump station under a separate contract, five (5) drop structures, 3,936 feet of 8-inch to 60-inch diameter sanitary sewers and
appurtenances, four (4) diversion structures, two (2) junction chambers, associated manholes, paving, fencing, dog park improvements, grading, electrical, and other associated work. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the ordinance no. 14598 be Introduced.
Motion Failed - 1 ayes – 5 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-No; J. Faul– No; R. Bobo– No; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– No; R. Bonner- No
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RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3322, expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Grant W.
Engel for his 28 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 17, 1988, to his retirement effective December 1, 2016.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the Resolution no. 3322 be Adopted. Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3323, expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Steven R.
Vickrey for his 24 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
September 2, 1992, to his retirement effective December 1, 2016.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the Resolution no. 3323 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3324, will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14226, adopted September 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 ADS Environmental Services (ADS), whereby ADS would
provide data processing services for the raw flow meter data collected by the District’s Flow
Monitoring Group. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the Resolution no. 3324 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3325, will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously
authorized by Ordinance No. 14328, adopted February 11, 2016, and authorized the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with ETC Institute, whereby ETC Institute would perform Customer Satisfaction
Surveying services for the District. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the Resolution no. 3325 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 6 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye; R. Bonner- aye
Trustee Yates motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo and seconded by Trustee Mandel to adjourn.
The Meeting adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
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Secretary-Treasurer