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JOURNAL OF THE (1587th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT January 12, 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
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(absent)
Also present were:
Motion was made by Trustee Yates at 5:13 p.m. for roll call and the 1587th meeting was
called to order. All were present, except Trustee Bonner. Trustee Yates asked for the approval of the Journal of preceding minutes.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Bobo to approve the
December 8, 2016 1586th Journal. The Journal was approved by unanimous vote.
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Comments from the Chair:
Tamara Clinton MSD Aaron Griesheimer SITE Shonnah Parades MSD Tom Abkemeier Shannon & Wilson
Jon Sprague MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110 Barbara Mohn MSD Dave Bunch Black & Veatch
Todd Loretta MSD Mike Grundy Local 562 Lance LeComb MSD Lionel Phillips PCS
Vicki Taylor-Edwards MSD J.D. Glisson Greensfelder Ed Laux RJN Group Don Willey Laborers Local 110
Mike Grace MSD Mark Koritz Burns & McDonnell Tom Sullivan Jake Barden Kiewit
Steve Lewis AGC of Missouri Landan Pietz Kiewit Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Rebecca Losli Burns & McDonnell
Jim Coll Burns and McDonnell Charlie Goodwin Goodwin Bros. Anton Lumpkins A.L.L. Construction Lewis Shapiro JDC
John DiPonio JD/FK Vicki LaRose CDI Tom DiPonio JD/FK Melissa Carver GSP
Bob Blummer A.L.L. Construction Jerry Hunter Bryan Cave Dale Smith Geotechnology Laura Rightler CDI
Paula Hart Hart Yaphett El-Amin Mokan Kent Kotthoff Gonzalez Company Adolphus Pruitt NAACP
Terry Scherer WSP-Parsons Brinckerhoff Clay Haynes Black & Veatch Marie Collins MSD Susan Harris Basillico
Diane Grossenheider MDR
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I would like to remind everyone about the rules for the public comment period.
We ask that members of the public who wish to make comments please keep their
remarks to 5 minutes.
Also, if a group has come to speak on the same topic, we ask that they select a
spokesman for the group.
If a member of the public has questions for MSD, we asked that they be presented in
writing so that MSD can research and respond.
Thank you.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Trustee Bobo reported that The Audit Committee met at 7:30 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. In
attendance were Trustees Bobo, Faul, Mandel, Singer and Yates. The Committee approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Mr. Jeff Winter of RubinBrown was in attendance to present the remaining three reports from the annual financial audit package for fiscal 2016. Reports presented were:
• The Single Audit Report;
• The Schedule of Project Expenditures under Resolutions 2533, 2808, 2889 and
3004;
• And, the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit Number 718905.
He explained that the Single Audit report contained two auditor’s reports:
1. A report addressing internal control over financial reporting and compliance based on procedures performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
2. And, 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. Mr. Winter went on to address the Schedule of Project Expenditures report, explaining that
expenditures were reviewed for compliance with the various identified resolutions, which restrict
the use of bond proceeds to certain construction, improvement, or repair project costs. The auditor’s report also contained an unqualified or “clean” opinion.
Next, Mr. Winter addressed the Agreed-Upon Procedures Report for MDNR Permit Number 718905 and explained that the permit pertains to a solid waste disposal area that is operated by
the District. The engagement was not an audit. As such, no opinion was issued. The engagement consisted solely of certain procedures agreed to by District Management regarding
meeting certain requirements of the Missouri Solid Waste Management Rules. No findings or
issues were identified through the procedures. Mr. Winter addressed questions as they were received. The meeting adjourned at approximately
7:45 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2017. This
concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Trustee Mandel reported that The Finance Committee met on January 3, 2017 with Trustees Mandel, Yates, Faul, Singer and Bobo in attendance. The minutes from the November 29, 2016
meeting were approved.
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The first item discussed on the agenda was a resolution that authorizes the staff to modify the Approved Securities Dealers list by adding Cantella & Co. as a new broker. This action will allow
staff to purchase investments from an additional provider, within the parameters of the District’s
Investment Policy, thereby increasing competition and potentially reducing cost. This is Resolution #3331 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda consisted of staff reporting on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio. Staff indicated that the regular report is not available yet, but the portfolio is in
compliance with the District’s investment policy.
Staff then updated the Board on the 2016A and 2016B Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue
Bonds issued through the State of Missouri’s Direct Loan Program totaling $95.5 million dollars.
Staff stated that the true interest rate will be approximately 2.2% when the State’s 1% administrative fee is considered. The interest and fees paid over the life of the loan as a
percentage of total proceeds received is 24-25% for the SRF loans compared to 77% for the recent senior revenue bonds.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, January 31, 2017. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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Trustee Faul reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on
Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at approximately 8:00 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Bobo, Faul, Mandel, Singer and Yates, as well as District
Directors and staff.
Chairperson Faul called roll, and with no further comments and by motion of all Trustees, approved
the November 29, 2016 committee meeting minutes.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding the 2017 Federal Legislative
Lobbying Priorities. This discussion was in follow-up to a similar conversation held at the December 2016 Stakeholders Committee meeting. The first item discussed was a priority stated under the Financial heading "Oppose tax law changes that would cap or eliminate the tax
exemption of municipal debt interest payments". The Board discussed and voted to change the word “opposed” to “monitor.” Staff committed to seek approval from the board, prior to taking
action to support or oppose. The next item discussed was a priority stated under the Regulatory
heading "Oppose any legislation that would prohibit CSOs and/or blending to the Great Lakes, or anywhere else in the country".
The Board discussed and voted to maintain the current phrasing and revisit at the next committee
meeting after the Board has had a chance to review both supporting and opposing materials.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding 2017 State Legislative Priorities. This discussion was in follow-up to a similar discussion that was held at the December 2016 Stakeholders Committee meeting.
After a brief discussion, the Committee requested an additional item be added to the list memorializing the District’s ongoing vigilance for legislation at the state level that impinges on
MSD’s Charter. The next agenda item was a discussion by Mr. LeComb regarding an inter-agency agreement with
the Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) of the City of St. Louis. This agreement allows MSD to partner with LCRA to implement demolitions of vacant and derelict buildings as part
of the District’s CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Program, which is required by the
Consent Decree. After a lengthy discussion, staff offered to invite appropriate staff from the City to
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answer questions at the next Stakeholders Relations Committee meeting. In the meantime,
Ordinance Number 14612, which will authorize staff to enter into the agreement, is on the tonight's agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Barb Mohn regarding a contract for services with Accela, Inc. for permitting and plan review system implementation. An Ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a hosting agreement with Accela and provide for the procurement of additional Accela
licenses and services required in order to host the District’s permitting and plan review system in Accela’s Cloud Hosting environment. This is Ordinance No. 14613 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding updates to the District's Classification and Compensation Plans. These updates include: adding a new position in the
Secretary-Treasurer department titled Information Governance Manager, removal of the titles Flow
Monitoring Technician and Flow Monitoring Trainee; change the Public Information Representative title to Public Information Specialist; add the Assistant Director of Information Systems position to
the Information Systems department; and change the pay grade of the Manager of Diversity Programs position so that it better aligns with the market. These are Ordinance Nos. 14614 and 14615 on tonight’s agenda.
The last item was a discussion by Shonnah Paredes regarding contract renewals for the First
Source Hiring and BUD Job Training Programs. Two Resolutions will exercise one-year
extensions of the agreements and authorizes the District to continue under a contract with the St. Louis Agency of Training and Employment (SLATE). These are Resolution Nos. 3329 and
3330 on tonight’s agenda.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 9:37 a.m.
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Trustee Faul reported that The Program Management Committee met on January 3, 2017 at 9:45
a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Singer, Faul, Mandel, Bobo, and Yates.
The minutes of the November 29, 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. 14599 – Jefferson Barracks Tunnel – Staff explained the details of the
project and answered questions from the Committee regarding the work to be performed by specific MBE sub-contractors on the project.
Ordinance No. 14602 – Pardee – Blackthorn – Holly I/I Reduction – Staff explained the purpose of the project and indicated that the two low bids received for this project were
deemed non-responsive. The low bid failed to provide the appropriate bid bond, the second low failed to meet MBE requirements. As allowed by District Resolution and to keep the project on schedule, staff recommended proceeding with the third bid from
Unnerstall Contracting which was responsive to the bid requirements.
Ordinance No. 14573 – CSO Green Infrastructure Choteau’s Grove – Staff informed the Committee that this Ordinance introduced at the December 8, 2016 Board meeting
inadvertently listed the developer in lieu of the property owner. The Board will be asked to amend the Ordinance entering into an agreement with the owner, 4001 Investors, LLC,
prior to adoption. There was a brief discussion on the proposed agreement and the
District’s ability to enforce in the event an owner’s insolvency. Staff agreed to review and
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get back to the Committee.
Staff gave a brief presentation and specifics on the MSD Diversity Incentive Program. The
purpose of the program is to take workforce utilization to the next level by providing financial
incentives for contractors which encourages them to voluntarily expand their workforces through use of diverse apprentices beyond the established goals. The program will be implemented
starting in 2017. Staff answered questions from the Committee.
At the request of the Committee at the December 8, 2016 Board meeting, staff gave an overview
of MSD’s policy for projects with bids under $50,000 not requiring MBE goals. Staff provided
bidding statistics for the past two fiscal years and several discussion topics. The Committee inquired about the option of the policy changing to require MBE goals on all projects where the
designer’s estimate exceeds $50,000. Staff indicated that this option was feasible. There was
further discussion by staff regarding the impacts of changing the current policy. The Committee asked SITE and AGC for their input. They concurred with staff’s suggestion of keeping the current
policy in effect. There was a recommendation by the Committee to leave the policy as it currently is and continue to monitor any abuse of the threshold.
Staff gave a progress report on Bates Utility and updated the Committee on their MBE Vendor and Work Force Utilization. Bates Utility is currently under sanctions and prohibited from bidding MSD
projects. Staff reported positive activity on active projects, and some final vendor clarifications and
workforce data required on completed work. Staff indicated that upon receiving acceptable data on completed projects from the contractor, it intended to reinstate them.
Staff provided a brief presentation regarding Ms. Rene Upshaw with A.U. Innovative Land Management and her claim as a sub-contractor to Fred M. Luth and Sons on the CSO Jefferson
Barracks Interceptor project. Ms. Upshaw had attended and spoke at the December 8, 2016
Board meeting. Staff covered in detail the specifics and activities leading up to the claim, and detailed the three investigations performed by Engineering, Diversity and Internal Audit staff. Staff
investigations had found no basis for the claim. The Committee invited Ms. Upshaw to speak. Ms.
Upshaw gave her timeline, overview, and conclusions regarding her claim and asked for fair consideration of her information. There were several questions from the Committee for Ms.
Upshaw and staff. The Committee informed Ms. Upshaw they would consider all facts. At 10:47 a.m., Ms. Mandell moved to go into Closed Session to discuss Legal, Confidential or
Privileged Matters Under §610.021(1), RSMO 1988 Supp. Mr. Faul, Mr. Yates, Rev. Bobo, and Mr. Singer approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 7:45 a.m.
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Comments from the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chair,
I have one item for this evening. I would like to share the history of the bid proposal review process
for the Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Road to River Des Peres) Letting No. 11731-015.1 as well as what the public will see as MSD moves forward with this process.
On September 1, 2016, MSD received and opened bids for this project. The apparent low bidder at the time of bid opening was the Jay-Dee/Frontier-Kemper Joint Venture with a bid of
$145,300,000.00. Staff first reviewed the bids to make sure there were no mathematical errors. Staff then reviewed
and found that the apparent low bid by the Joint Venture was responsive to all bid requirements including but not limited to bonding, insurance, and diversity requirements. At this point, MSD staff determined that the bid by the Joint Venture was the lowest responsible and responsive bid.
Finally, MSD staff did not have any reasonable objection to any proposed Subcontractor included in the bid by the Joint Venture and thus did not request a substitute of any subcontractor as
allowed by the Instructions to Bidders. As a result, staff issued a Notice of Award to the Joint Venture on September 29, 2016 based on their original bid. Staff also began preparing contracts
for formal execution.
After months of due diligence by MSD’s Board of Trustees, on December 8, 2016 the Board of
Trustees voted not to confirm the proposed contract as presented. With this action, MSD staff
rescinded the Notice of Award on December 9, 2016.
At this time, I as the MSD Executive Director, concluded MSD may have a reasonable objection to the use of A.L.L. Construction as a subcontractor to the Joint Venture on this project. I based my conclusion on the public documents that are available, the results of the vote by MSD’s Board of
Trustees on December 8, 2016, and other information that was available to me.
I then directed staff to notify the Joint Venture that MSD had a reasonable objection to the use of
A.L.L. Construction as a subcontractor on this project. Pursuant to the Instructions to Bidders, the Joint Venture then submitted to MSD staff a proposal to replace A.L.L. Construction while leaving its bid price the same and still meeting the diversity requirements.
This is the first time in staff’s recollection that MSD has ever implemented this provision of
the Instructions to Bidders as part of the Notice of Award process. Staff performed a comprehensive review and found this substitution acceptable. Thus, a new
Notice of Award was issued by MSD staff on January 5, 2017 to the Joint Venture based on their
substitution of subcontractors as permitted in the Instructions to Bidders. Staff again began preparing contracts for formal execution.
During the Program Management Committee Meeting prior to the February 9, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting, staff will present the details of this project so the Board can perform its due
diligence in determining whether or not to confirm the proposed contract with the Jay-Dee/Frontier-Kemper Joint Venture. I have no further comments Mr. Chair.
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Comments from the Public:
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John DiPonio, Vice President of Jay Dee Contractors:
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Adolphus Pruitt, NAACP:
Adolphus Pruitt addressed the Executive Directors’ report, on behalf of the CBA. He informed the Board that all discussions held with the CBA and MSD staff, regarding the issues raised within the default letter, were progressing fairly well and a lot of issues have been removed and they have found common ground.
Mr. Pruitt stated that the CBA feels confident that this issue will be concluded fairly soon and everyone will be satisfied with the results.
Secondly, Mr. Pruitt indicated that the CBA has been watching the issue with the Deer Creek Award and
reviewing the documentation. He stated that they have read the letter from November 8th, written by Betsy Schubert, which was sent in response to the protest. He said that the CBA feels that the letter clearly
outlined the issues, addressed the protest and provided a factual and reasonable direction to move ahead and deny the protest. Mr. Pruitt indicated that the CBA was surprised that a month later the issues in the
letter seemed to have evolved even further and has had some consequence on minority contractors. Mr. Pruitt indicated that the CBA finds this somewhat troubling and has set back some of the goals achieved
through working with MSD staff.
Mr. Pruitt stated that he would be the first to say that the letters content and the position, after reviewing, was handled very well by Betsy Schubert. The CBA hopes that the letter and the position the district
takes, will be the ultimate decision the district takes to strike out at subcontractors, whom the contractor has deemed to be qualified and utilized themselves. Mr. Pruitt stated that he seems to think something is
awry and the CBA will continue to follow the situation, but agreed with the November 8th letter and that the CBA supports it and hopes the District will too.
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Trustee Yates moved to review the Consent Agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there were any board members who would like to pull an item for a
separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, there was a motion for adoption. ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14574 - University City I/I Reduction – East (WC-01, WC-02, & WC-03) (11671)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14575 - Oak Valley East Storm Sewer (Frontenac 1-2) (11005)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14576 - Claverach Park I/I Reduction and Sewer Separation Part 2
(11115)
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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CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14577 - Florissant I/I Reduction Part 2 (11748)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14578 - Rock Hill Sanitary Relief (SKME-618) Part 2 (11069)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14579 - Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section A
(10026)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14580 - Emerling – Evans Drainage Improvements (10241)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14581 - Lake Valley Dr Storm Sewer Replacement (12535) 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. Adoption of Ordinance No. 14582 - Rogers Lane #975 Storm Sewer (11119)
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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14583 - Creekhaven Drive 12371 Storm Sewer Improvements (IR) (12533) 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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14584 - Construction Management Services – Lower and Middle
RDP Tunnel Facilities (11152)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14585 - Construction Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer
Creek Tunnels (11826)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14586 - Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump
Station Facilities (11151) 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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14587 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2016) Contract A (11764)
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.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 14588 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2016) Contract B (12394)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14589 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services
(2016) Contract C (12395)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14590 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2016) Contract D (12405) 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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14591 - General Services Agreement – Survey Services (2016)
Contract E (12406) 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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14592 - Radar Rainfall Data (2017) (12005)
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14593 – Professional Services Agreement- Engineering Services 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.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
**Proposed Amendment and Adoption of Ordinance No. 14573- CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure – Chouteau’s Grove (12833)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with 4001 Investors, LLC for cost sharing in CSO Volume
Reduction Green Infrastructure – Chouteau’s Grove (12833) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 14573 was presented and read, This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with 4001 Investors, 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 rain gardens. Total cost of the project is estimated at $229,000, and 4001 Investors, LLC is requesting approximately $229,000 reimbursement for the
cost of green infrastructure.
Trustee Singer asked whether the General Counsel had looked into whether the long term commitment of the owner
to maintain he green structure was protected by moving the contract with LLC. The Executive Director suggested that this item be tabled until further review and brought back to the board in February.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, to table ordinance no. 14573. Motion tabled - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
RESOLUTIONS
None
ORDINANCES
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14596 - District Independent Audit Services
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.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 14597 - Intergovernmental Agreements for Contract Stormwater
Services
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.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14574-14593, 14596-14597 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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New Business
Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14599, Making an appropriation of Eighteen Million Nine Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($18,900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for a sanitary
storage tunnel in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) 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. 20489 with SAK Construction, LLC for
a sanitary storage tunnel. Proposed Ord. No. 14599 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20489 consists
of the construction of a 17,800-foot long tunnel lined with a 7-foot diameter fiberglass pressure pipe and containing
instrumentation conduits; an 88-foot diameter launch shaft and a 28-foot diameter recovery shaft; several intake structures; and site work including construction of a major controlled fill. The purpose of this project is to construct 17,000 feet of 7-foot diameter deep tunnel, eliminating the Martigney (P-306) and Jefferson Barracks (P-305) Pump Stations. This project is scheduled to be completed in 1,140 days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that The ordinance no. 14599 be Introduced.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14600, Appropriating Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($450,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm
sewer construction in Ladue Subtrunk Sanitary Relief (SKME-654) (11714) in the Cities of Creve Coeur, Ladue, and Olivette, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20502
with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14600 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20502
consists of the construction of approximately 44 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from 50 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that The ordinance no. 14600 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14601, Appropriating Ninety-Eight Thousand Dollars
($98,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Clayton
Central and Two Million One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($2,152,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Lemay Watershed I/I Removal – North Hampton Creek (11716) in the Cities of Clayton and
Richmond Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20521 with Pangea,
Inc. dba Pangea Group for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14601 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20521 consists of the construction of approximately 252 lineal feet of storm sewers 18-inches in diameter and
appurtenances, and the removal of private inflow sources at 249 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-008 and BP-634) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This
project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The ordinance no. 14601 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14602, Appropriating One Million Three Hundred Twenty
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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Thousand Dollars ($1,320,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I
removal and storm sewer construction in Pardee – Blackthorn – Holly I/I Reduction (Watson Rd
and S Rock Hill Rd) (11989) in the Cities of Webster Groves, Crestwood, 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. 20519 with
Unnerstall Contracting Co., LTD for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer
construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14602 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20519 consists of the construction of approximately 2,180 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-
inches in diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of private inflow sources at 78 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 365 days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
The ordinance no. 14602 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14603, Appropriating One Hundred Seventy Thousand
Dollars ($170,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in
University City I/I Reduction – East (UR-10) (11983) in the Cities of University City, Vinita Park, and Overland, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20508 with Pangea,
Inc. dba Pangea Group for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
Proposed Ord. No. 14603 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20508
consists of the removal of inflow sources from 64 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the University City watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary
sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 250 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
The ordinance no. 14603 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14604, Appropriating Three Million Six Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($3,650,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I
removal and storm sewer construction in West Wise I/I Reduction (NW Quad I-64 and Big Bend Blvd) (11965) in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 20509 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm
sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14604 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20509
consists of the construction of approximately 5,248 lineal feet of 8-inch to 18-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from 288 private properties. The purpose of this project is to
reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers.. This project is scheduled to be completed in 500 days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
The ordinance no. 14604 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14605, Appropriating One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) from Operation, Maintenance, Construction and Improvement Fund of Maline
Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Abston and Airport Storm Sewer (11274) in the
City of Ferguson, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20522 with
Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14605 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20522 consists of the construction of approximately 368 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 18-inches to 27-
inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding at 217 N. Marguerite Avenue, 213 N. Marguerite Avenue, and 701 Abston Avenue. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150
days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The ordinance no. 14605 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14606, Appropriating Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($950,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in
Berkridge Drive and Frost Avenue Phase III Storm Sewer (11182) in the Cities Berkeley and
Hazelwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20501 with Pavement Solutions, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14606 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20501
consists of the construction of approximately 651 lineal feet of reinforced concrete box culvert 7-feet wide by 4-feet
high, 1,185 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard, street, and structure flooding near Berkridge Drive in the City of
Hazelwood. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
The ordinance no. 14606 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14607, Appropriating Three Hundred Five Thousand Dollars
($305,000.00) from Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater
Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Mallard Lane & Pheasant Drive Storm Sewer (10388) 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. 20507
with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14607 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20507
consists of the construction of approximately 809 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard, street, or structure flooding at
1355, 1365, 1375, and 1385 Mallard Lane, and at 2365 and 2425 Pheasant Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the ordinance no. 14607 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14608, Making a supplemental appropriation of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and
Improvement Fund of University City to be used for repair and replacement of inlets, manholes,
sewers, and other infrastructure in Stormwater Infrastructure Repair/Replacement – University
City OMCI (12608) throughout the University City Watershed; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds for small infrastructure repair projects to be bid through purchasing
for repair and replacement of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure. Proposed Ord. No. 14608 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the
repair/replacement and construction of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and Engineering departments at various locations throughout the University City watershed.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance no. 14608 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14609, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general
geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (FY2015) Contract B
(11754) 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. 20222 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for the aforesaid general geotechnical services. Proposed Ord. No. 14609 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20222 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the
design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing, recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house
or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract amendment for $50,000 will bring the total maximum contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final
option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2018. Motion was made by Trustee Singer, seconded by Trustee Yates, that the ordinance no. 14609 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14610, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general
geotechnical services in General Services Agreement – Geotechnical (FY2015) Contract C
(12064) 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. 20223 with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for the aforesaid
general geotechnical services. Proposed Ord. No. 14610 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #20223 with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical services associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing,
recommendations, and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This
contract amendment for $50,000 will bring the total maximum contract amount to $100,000. This will be the first and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively
selected in FY2018.
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Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the consent agenda ordinance no. 14610 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14611, Making a supplemental appropriation of Ninety Thousand
Dollars ($90,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general engineering services in
General Services Agreement – Sewer Design (FY2013) Contract B (11780) 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. 2 to Contract No. 20027 with Vance Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid general engineering services. Proposed Ord. No. 14611 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 2 to Contract #20027 with Vance Engineering, Inc. for the design of various projects. This project consists of the design of small sanitary and combined sewer projects as needed throughout the District in support
of an ongoing internal design effort. This contract amendment is for $90,000 and brings the total appropriation to $270,000. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This will be the second
and final option year renewal provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be competitively selected in FY2019.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance no. 14611 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14612, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) of the City of St. Louis to provide funds for
the demolition portion of the CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (GI) Program for
reduction of combined sewer overflows in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (11146)
in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 14612 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) of the City of St. Louis to provide funds for
the demolition portion of the CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure (GI) Program for reduction of combined sewer overflows. The purpose of this program is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the Mississippi River per
the Long Term Control Plan. MSD and LCRA, with appropriate Agencies, are agreed to develop a strategy for selecting demolition sites and facilitating demolition of certain buildings within the City. The demolition portion of the
program will reduce CSO volume within the District by reducing impervious area within the City of St. Louis by demolishing existing vacant buildings. These sites will be used for creating permanent green space or constructing
runoff volume reducing GI best management practices (“BMPs”). This agreement may also be used for managing demolitions and acquisition of properties as needed for other MSD projects to mitigate the effect of wet weather
surcharging and overland flooding of the combined sewer system. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
the ordinance no. 14612 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14613, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend the contractual
arrangement with Accela, Inc. for the procurement of additional licenses and professional
services required for the implementation and cloud hosting of the District’s permitting and plan
review system in Accela’s Cloud Hosting Environment throughout the Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District. Proposed Ord. No. 14613 was presented and read. This Ordinance authorizes the District to
modify the existing contractual arrangement with Accela, Inc. for the procurement of additional licenses and professional services required for the implementation and cloud hosting of the District’s permitting and plan review system.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the ordinance no. 14613 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14614, Repealing Ordinance No.14097, as adopted on June
16, 2015, and enacting a new Ordinance prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to include the removal of obsolete positions, retitling an existing position, and the addition of a new
position.
Proposed Ord. No. 14614 was presented and read. The District has developed a new position in the
Secretary-Treasurer department titled Information Governance Manager. In addition, due to restructuring of work, certain titles no longer have incumbents and will not be filled, including the Flow Monitoring Technician and Flow
Monitoring Trainee positions. The Public Information Representative title has been changed to Public Information Specialist to better align with industry trends and practices. These changes to the Classification Plan have been
reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission. Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, that
the ordinance no. 14614 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 14615, Repealing Ordinance No. 14500, as adopted
August 11, 2016, and enacting a new ordinance prescribing changes to the Compensation Plan
to include the addition of an Assistant Director of Information Systems position and a change to
the pay grade of the Manager of Diversity Programs position. These are the only changes to the existing Compensation Plan adopted by Ordinance 14500 on September 15, 2016.
Proposed Ord. No. 14615 was presented and read. The District is adding an Assistant Director of
Information Systems position to the Information Systems department and also changing the pay grade of the
Manager of Diversity Programs position so that it better aligns with the market. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Faul, that the ordinance no. 14615 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3326, expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Richard J.
Ahillen for his 28 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 27, 1988, to his retirement effective January 1, 2017.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
the Resolution no. 3326 be Adopted. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3327, expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Arthur E.
Rickard for his 41 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
April 14, 1975, to his retirement effective January 1, 2017.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Singer, that the Resolution no. 3327 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3328, expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Timothy C. Davis for his 30 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from
July 28, 1986, to his retirement effective January 1, 2017.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, that
the Resolution no. 3328 be Adopted. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3329, (BUD), the adoption of Resolution No. 3329 will extend the
contract with The St. Louis Agency of Training and Employment (SLATE) that was previously
authorized by Resolution No. 3239, adopted October 8, 2015, and authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with SLATE to establish a sewer construction occupational training program for
low income, unemployed and underemployed applicants.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, that the Resolution no. 3329 be Adopted. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3330, (FSH), the adoption of Resolution No. 3330 will extend the
contract with The St. Louis Agency of Training and Employment (SLATE) that was previously authorized by Resolution No. 3240, adopted October 8, 2015, and authorized the Executive
Director on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with
SLATE to administer the District’s First Source Hiring Program and provide outreach and
tracking of applicants hired with the service area,
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Faul, that the Resolution no. 3330 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3331, the adoption of Resolution No. 3331 will modify the list of
Approved Securities Dealers attached hereto as Exhibit D by adding Cantella & Co. as an
Approved Securities Dealer of the District. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the Resolution no. 3331 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: M. Yates-aye; J. Faul– aye; R. Bobo– aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer– aye
Trustee Yates motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Bobo to adjourn.
The Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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Secretary-Treasurer