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JOURNAL OF THE (1591st) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT May 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
J.P. Faul, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
Rev. R. Bobo, Vice Chair T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
A.K. Mandel S.M. Myers, General Counsel
M.E. Yates, Chair(absent) M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
R.L. Bonner R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
J. Singer
Also present were:
Motion was made by Trustee Faul at 5:08 p.m. for roll call and a motion to go into open session.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo and seconded by Trustee Mandel to go into open session.
Trustee Faul asked for the approval of the April 13, 2017 Journal of proceeding minutes. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel and seconded by Trustee Singer to approve the April 13, 2017 Journal. The Journal was approved by unanimous vote.
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Comments by Board Chair:
Trustee Faul requested that Item #43, Ordinance 14671, be removed from the agenda by Staff,
due to a recently issued court order.
Report of Board Committees:
Tamara Clinton MSD Fred Searcy Local 562 Shonnah Parades MSD Terry Briggs SITE
Jon Sprague MSD Lionel Phillips Phillips Concrete Barbara Mohn MSD Abe Adewale ABNA
Todd Loretta MSD Steve Lewis AGC of Missouri
Lance LeComb MSD Betsy Schubert MSD Richard Mann Basilico Clay Haynes Black & Veatch
Vicki Taylor Edwards MSD Todd Aschbacher MSD Jennifer Therren Greensfelder Eric Loveless Parsons
Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Sean Devoy AECOM Bob Blummer A.L.L. Construction Carmen Blumer Bemark
Marie Collins MSD Greg Patton Insituform Sean Hadley MSD Melissa Carver Greensfelder
Debbie Champion RSSC Tim Leadley ABNA Mike Grace MSD Charlie Goodwin Goodwin Bros
Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110 Nick Jones ETC James Lankford Ascent Terry Scherer WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff
Larry Goodwin Goodwin Bros David Stephens Basilico Joshua Hallsten Jacobs Tom Sullivan
Diane Grossenheider HDR Tom Abkemeier Shannon & Wilson Tom Finan CFSTL Bob Affholder AYKELLC
Dale Smith Geotechnology Pastor Glenda Mitchell Myles St John MB Church Bill Devries MLS Solomon Akinduro MSD
Steve Hurston Compass John Welch MSD Brett Blume KMOX Bret Berthold MSD
Jose Gomez LIUNA
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Trustee Bonner reported that The Audit Committee met at 7:30 AM on Monday, May 2, 2017. In
attendance were Trustees Bobo (via phone), Mandel, Bonner, and Singer. The Committee approved the minutes from the April 4 meeting. The Chairman had no comments.
Personnel from CPA firm Clifton Larson Allen were in attendance to present the required planning communications for the auditing engagement services to be performed for fiscal 2017, which
include the engagement package for the District’s entity-wide financial statements as well as the
financial statements for the District’s three retirement benefit plans.
The presentation included and explained: the purpose of the communication, the auditor’s role and
responsibility, required supplementary information, and the planned scope and timing of the engagement services.
The presentation was completed with a short discussion to address questions from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 am. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2017. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Trustee Singer reported that the Program Management Committee met on May 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. the meeting was attended by trustees Singer, Bonner, Mandel, and BoBo (via phone). The minutes of the April 4, 2017 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced
tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Ordinance No. 14663 – Delcrest Sanitary Relief – Staff provided details for the project and
answered a question from the Committee regarding the purpose for the reduction in project scope
from the original planned scope. Ordinance No. 14664 – Harlem – Baden Relief Sewer – Staff provided project information and
appropriation details for this project. Staff also provided a description of the entire project scope
which included a previous completed stormwater detention basin and the future multiple phases of relief sewers planned as part of the project. Staff entertained questions from the Committee
regarding specific project contingencies included in the project appropriation, as well as project
contingencies on all projects in general. Ordinance No. 14671 – Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel – Staff read and provided a written
description of the proposed project work, purpose for the project, bid information, and MWBE participation. Brian Hoelscher briefly described the bid proposal history to date. The original low
bid from Jay Dee/Frontier – Kemper Joint Venture was not confirmed; therefore, it was
recommended to proceed with the now lowest responsive, responsible bid from SAK Construction. The ordinance for introduction provides for an initial appropriation of $30 million
with additional appropriations in subsequent fiscal years ultimately totaling $153 million dollars. Mr. Singer inquired as to whether the original bid price from SAK was still good. Staff
indicated that SAK had confirmed that it would honor their original bid proposal. There was no “Other Business”. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
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Trustee Faul reported that The Finance Committee met on May 2, 2017 with Trustees Bonner,
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Mandel, Singer, and Bobo (via phone) in attendance. The minutes from the April 4, 2017 meeting
were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a report by staff on the renewal of the District’s various property
and casualty insurance coverages. The Committee recommended Ordinances 14672–14682 and 14685-14686 be brought to the Board for consideration.
Next, staff requested authorization to exercise the second option year and enter into a one year contract with Corporate Claims Management Inc. (CCMI). The contract provides for an initial term
of one year with four additional one-year renewal terms. CCMI provides third party administration
services for the District’s water back-up, workers’ compensation, general liability, auto, errors and omissions, and any other claims against the District and Trustees/Staff. This will be Resolution
#3351 on tonight’s agenda.
The District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of April 30, 2017 was then reviewed. Staff indicated that
the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy. Staff then updated the Committee on changes to the SRF Administrative fees. The Clean Water
Commission approved setting the Clean Water State Revolving Fund annual loan administrative fee to one-half percent (0.5%) effective April 5, 2017 for all new direct loans and effective January
1, 2018 reducing the annual loan administrative fee to one-half percent (0.5%) for existing direct
loans currently paying one percent (1.0%). This change is expected to reduce financing costs by over $1 million in calendar 2018 and approximately $13-14 million from 2018-2037 just for existing
loans. Future loans will realize over $1 million lower total financing costs per $25 million borrowed.
The quarterly March 2017 Adjustment Review Committee report was accepted into the record as
required by ordinance. Staff reported on the current financial condition of the District indicating it
continues to be financially stable and current projections indicate the District will be under budget for Fiscal Year 2017.
Included on tonight’s agenda is the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget as presented at the April 4, 2017 Finance Committee meeting. Staff also discussed the introduction of an
ordinance to establish the District’s 2017 property tax levies to be applied to customers’ Real and Personal Property Assessed Values to produce required revenues for storm water operations and infrastructure projects. Staff also stated that a public hearing to review the FY18 budget, taxes,
user charges and CIRP is scheduled, as required by Charter, tonight after this meeting. These are Ordinances 14683 and 14684 on tonight’s agenda.
Staff then recommended an addition to the budget ordinance authorizing the Executive Director to make transfers of any unencumbered appropriation balance or portion thereof from one
classification of expenditure to another. After discussion it was decided that this item would be
tabled.
The last item on the agenda consisted of a request by staff authorizing a resolution to approve two budget transfers from the General Fund. A transfer to the General Insurance Fund in the amount of $500,000 to cover the cost of general liability and workers’ compensation related expenses and to
the Stormwater Regulatory Fund in the amount of $73,800 to cover the cost of tax commission
related expenses. This will be Resolution #3344 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 30, 2017. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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Trustee Mandel reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters
on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at approximately 9:35 a.m. In addition to public attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Bonner, Mandel, Singer, and Trustee Bobo via
conference call, as well as District Directors and staff.
Trustee Mandel called roll, had no further comments and by motion of all Trustees, approved the
February 28, 2017 committee meeting minutes.
The first item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding four (4) Resolutions for contract
renewals for General Legal Services. The Resolutions will authorize the District to exercise the
second option year of contracts with the firms of Armstrong Teasdale, Hale Law Firm, Rynearson Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion, and Thompson Coburn. These contracts provide the District
with general legal services and are Resolution 3345, 3348, 3349 and 3350 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a Resolution for a contract renewal for
Federal Legislative Lobbying Services. This Resolution will authorize the District to exercise the second option year of a contract with Cardinal Point Partners. This contract provides the District with federal legislative lobbying services and is Resolution 3347 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Chris Pfeuffer, who was sitting in for Jonathon Sprague,
regarding a Resolution for a contract renewal for Plant Asset Management Services. This
Resolution will authorize the District to exercise the first and final option year of a contract with Brown and Caldwell. This contract provides the District with asset management services and is
Resolution 3352 on tonight's agenda.
The next item was a discussion by Vicki Taylor Edwards regarding an Ordinance to have the Civil
Service Rules and Regulations introduced as recommended by the Civil Service Commission. The
modifications reflect agreed upon changes as a result of the Collective Bargaining. In addition, the changes align with current laws and District’s policies and procedures. The committee
recommended modifying the rule regarding call-in pay. The request was to not adopt the change
for collective bargained positions until such time as they are able to discuss the impact of the change with management. That change was made as requested. This is Ordinance 14687 on
tonight's agenda. The Trustees moved to go into Closed Session at approximately 10:30 a.m. Closed Session was
concluded at approximately 11:38 a.m.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2017. The meeting was adjourned
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Comments by the Executive Director:
Thank you Mr. Chair, I have one item to discuss this evening.
As part of its commitment to customer service, the District conducts two different types of customer
surveying on an annual basis.
The first type of surveying is titled the Post-Contact Customer Survey.
Post-Contact surveying is conducted with customers that have proactively contacted the District
with a service or billing issue. Each month, the District surveys 150 of these customers, with the number evenly split between service and billing calls.
The results of this surveying are aggregated into quarterly reports that staff uses to monitor and improve our customer service.
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The second type of surveying is titled the Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. Customer Satisfaction surveying is conducted with a representative sample of all of the District’s
customers. Versus the Post-Contact surveying, participants in the Customer Satisfaction Survey
may or may not have contacted MSD with a service or billing issue during the course of the year. Customer Satisfaction surveying solicits feedback on a broad set of topics about MSD and
its performance.
I would like to invite Nick Jones, who is with our survey contractor, the ETC Institute, to provide the
board and the public with the current results of this surveying.
Nick Jones presented to the Board the Post Contact Survey. The ETC institute has performed this
since 2004 and it is meant to obtain an objective evaluation of the field and the billing operations.
Eighteen Hundred (1800) surveys are performed over the course of the year and each month 150 surveys are performed with 75 surveys targeted toward the field and 75 surveys targeted for the
billing area. For this quarter, there were 455 surveys performed in total. Mr. Jones provided and overview of the survey highlights. The Annual Customer satisfaction
survey with overall efficiency has remained high since 2010 with MSD ratings above 7.5. The satisfaction with wastewater services remains high with ratings above 8.5 on a scale of 1-10.
In addition, the satisfaction with storm water services has declined slightly when compared to 2014, but two areas are increasing. Although rates have increased over the past seven(7) years,
the customers still give high ratings for the rates charged.
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The Board Chair thanked the customer service, billing and field workers that made these high
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ratings possible.
The Executive Director informed the Board that the survey would be made available to the public
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There were no Comments from the Public:
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Trustee Faul 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 Proposed Ordinance No. 14639 - Tillie Baden Newby Sewer Improvements (Property Acquisition) (11139)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for property acquisition, transfer, closing approval, demolition, and related
activities of real property for flood mitigation purposes in Tillie Baden Newby Sewer Improvements (Property Acquisition) (11139) 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 acquire transfer, approve closing, demolition,
and perform related activities of real property for flood mitigation purposes without additional Board action.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14640 - UR-10 Mendell and Wolter Sanitary Relief (SKME-
595) (10027)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal in UR-10 Mendell and Wolter Sanitary Relief (SKME-595) (10027) in the Cities of Vinita Park and University City, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14641 - Black Creek Sanitary Sewer and I/I Reduction Part
2 (11883)
Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Four
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for storm sewer construction and private I/I removal in Black Creek
Sanitary Sewer and I/I Reduction Part 2 (11883) in the Cities of Clayton, Ladue, and University City, Missouri;
and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20607 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction and private I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14642 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Small Grant Rainscaping Program (12447) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an inter-agency agreement with Missouri Botanical Gardens to provide education and
encourage individual land owners to implement green infrastructure (a/k/a rainscaping) techniques on their properties in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Small Grant Rainscaping Program (12447) in the
City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14643 - Deer Creek Public I/I Reduction (2017) Contract B
(12037)
Appropriating Four Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Deer Creek Public I/I Reduction (2017) Contract B (12037) in the Cities of Ladue, Kirkwood, Frontenac, Huntleigh, and Warson Woods, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20528 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the aforesaid sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14644 - FF-04 Quiet Village Sanitary Relief (Thames Court to Fiesta Circle) (11747) Appropriating One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in FF-04 Quiet Village Sanitary Relief (Thames Court to Fiesta Circle)
(11747) 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. 20582 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14645 - Rolens and Telegraph Sanitary Storage (11919)
Appropriating Five Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($590,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for sanitary sewer construction in Rolens and Telegraph Sanitary Storage (11919) 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. 20539 with Pavement Solutions, LLC for the
aforesaid sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14646 - Seneca Private I/I Reduction (11059)
Appropriating One Million Six Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($1,630,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of University City and One Million Eight Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($1,840,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for storm sewer construction
and private I/I removal in Seneca Private I/I Reduction (11059) in the City of Overland, Missouri; and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20606 with Pangea, Inc. dba Pangea Group for the aforesaid storm sewer construction and
private I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14647 - Suburban I/I Reduction (Harrison Dr and Suburban
Ave) (12222)
Appropriating Five Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($569,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
and Two Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Dollars ($261,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for storm sewer construction and private I/I removal in
Suburban I/I Reduction (Harrison Dr and Suburban Ave) (12222) 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. 20581 with Pangea, Inc. dba Pangea Group for the aforesaid storm sewer
construction and private I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14648 – Missouri River WWTF Secondary Treatment
Electrical/Mechanical Modifications (12643)
Appropriating Three Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($380,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Missouri River WWTF Secondary Treatment Electrical/Mechanical Modifications (12643) 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. 20479 with Guarantee Electrical Company for the aforesaid wastewater treatment plant construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14649 - Pump Station Replacement Projects (Phase I) (P-702) (11701)
Appropriating One Million Seven Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($1,720,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Pump Station Replacement Projects (Phase I)
(P-702) (11701) 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. 20605 with
Pangea, Inc. dba Pangea Group for the aforesaid pump station improvements. CONSENT AGENDA:
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14650 - Reavsdale I/I Reduction (Mackenzie Rd and Reavis Barracks Rd) (12420)
Appropriating One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for private I/I removal in Reavsdale I/I Reduction (Mackenzie Rd and Reavis Barracks Rd) (12420) 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. 20602 with ABNA Engineering, Inc.
for the aforesaid private I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14651 - Conway – Clerbrook Storm Channel (10348)
Appropriating Nine Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($915,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance,
Construction, and Improvement Fund of Creve Coeur Frontenac to be used for channel stabilization in Conway – Clerbrook Storm Channel (10348) 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. 20603 with
Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc. for the aforesaid channel stabilization.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14652- Laclede Station No. Chamberlain Storm Sewer (11076)
Appropriating Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Laclede Station
– Chamberlain Storm Sewer (11076) in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20604 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14653 - Earl Drive Storm Sewer (10383)
Appropriating One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance,
Construction, and Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Earl Drive
Storm Sewer (10383) 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. 20560 with
Above and Below Contracting, LLC for the aforesaid storm sewer construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14654 - Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV
Section B (11791)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in
the project known as Upper Maline Trunk Sanitary Relief Phase IV Section B (11791) in the Cites of Ferguson,
Kinloch and Berkeley, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all
necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the
acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No.14655 - CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2017) (11999)
Appropriating Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2017) (11999) throughout the Metropolitan Sewer District
Service area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20688 with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for said inspection services.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14656 - Mississippi Floodwall ORS Pump Stations Rehabilitation (12483) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Mississippi Floodwall ORS Pump Stations Rehabilitation (12483) 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 amend Contract No. 20476 with Black & Veatch Corporation for the aforesaid design services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14657 - District Rate Model Support, Feasibility Study &
Rate Commission Proceedings
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., whereby Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. will provide rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert
testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings, and preparation of financial feasibility studies and
as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14658 – Contract for Bond Counsel
The adoption of Ordinance No 14658 authorizes the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Gilmore & Bell, P.C., whereby Gilmore &
Bell, P.C. will serve as Bond Counsel for the District.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 14659 - Bond Disclosure Counsel
The adoption of Ordinance No 14659 authorizes the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Armstrong Teasdale LLP, whereby Armstrong Teasdale LLP will serve as Bond Disclosure Counsel for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that
The consent agenda ordinance nos. 14639- 14659 be Adopted. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
None
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New Business Agenda Item No. Name Page No. ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14660, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Deaconess Foundation for cost sharing in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Deaconess Foundation (12878) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 14660 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with the Deaconess Foundation 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 and amended soils. Total cost of the project is estimated at $109,600 and the Deaconess Foundation is requesting approximately $109,600 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The ordinance no. 14660 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14661, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Montessori Training Center of St. Louis for cost sharing in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –
Montessori Training Center of St. Louis (12887) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 14661 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with the Montessori Training Center of St. Louis 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 $41,400 and the Montessori Training Center of St. Louis is requesting approximately $41,400 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that The ordinance no. 14661 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14662, Appropriating Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars
($280,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Dammert and
Broadway Sanitary Relief (SKME-551) (11155) 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. 20625 with Pavement Solutions, LLC for the aforesaid private I/I
removal. Proposed Ord. No. 14662 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20625
consists of the removal of inflow sources from 201 private properties. This construction is the first phase of a multi-
phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Martigney 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 Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The ordinance no. 14662 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
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New Business
Agenda Item No. Name Page No.
ORDINANCES Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14663, Appropriating Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars
($239,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Three Hundred Eleven Thousand Dollars
($311,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Delcrest Sanitary Relief (SKME-565) I/I
Reduction Part 2 (11735) 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 enter into Contract No. 20644 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14663 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20644
consists of the construction of approximately 1,030 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers, 107 lineal feet of pipe-in-tunnel and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from ten (10) private properties. 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, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary
sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 300 days. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Singer, that
The ordinance no. 14663 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14664, Making an appropriation of Three Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,900,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Harlem – Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) (Improvements from Basin to Hamilton Trunk)
(11770) 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. 20667 with Bates Utility
Company, Inc. for storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14664 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20667 consists of the construction of approximately 5,702 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 108-
inches in diameter, 453 lineal feet of pipe-in-tunnel varying in size from 102-inches to 108-inches in diameter, the rehabilitation of approximately 3,242 lineal feet of combined sewers varying in size from 10-inches to 27-inches utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods and appurtenances, and installing 118 service connection repairs. This
construction is the second phase of a multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to alleviate street flooding and building backups due to overcharged combined sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 570 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The ordinance no. 14664 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14665, Appropriating Five Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars
($585,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal and storm sewer construction in Martigney I/I Reduction (11661) 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. 20665 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 14665 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20665
consists of the construction of approximately 664 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow sources from 208 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Martigney Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 320 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that The ordinance no. 14665 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
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(Exuma Dr and Glen Owen Dr) (12314) in the Cities of Ferguson and Dellwood, Missouri; and authorizing
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 20663 with Taylormade Construction Co., LLC, for the aforesaid private I/I
removal. Proposed Ord. No. 14666 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20663 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 7 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that The ordinance no. 14666 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14667, Appropriating Fifty-One Thousand Dollars ($51,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Forty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($49,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, and Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek to be used for private I/I removal
and storm sewer construction in Paddock Creek I/I Reduction (Private) Part 2 (11696) 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. 20664 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for
the aforesaid private I/I removal and storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14667 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20664
consists of the construction of approximately 198 lineal feet of 18-inch diameter storm sewers, and the removal of
inflow sources from one private property. 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 Coldwater Creek watershed, reduce
building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
the ordinance no. 14667 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14668, Appropriating Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Springdale I/I Reduction (Rolling Dr and Smithfield Pl) (12209) in the City of Bel-Ridge 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. 20666 with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for the aforesaid private I/I removal. Proposed Ord. No. 14668 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20666
consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 13 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Maline Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the ordinance no. 14668 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14669, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred
Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for cost-
sharing for storm sewer construction in Emerling- Evans Drainage Improvements (10241) in the City of Cool Valley, Missouri.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14669 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates additional funds for a
cost share project 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 $860,000. This project
will address yard flooding and erosion at eighteen residences that were identified as part of an MSD project. The agreement will be amended to provide reimbursement up to $860,000 to the City of Cool Valley 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. 14669 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14670, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of
Coldwater Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Everman – Tennyson Storm Sewer (11036) in the City of Overland, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 14670 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20457
consists of the construction of approximately 861 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 42-inches in diameter and appurtenances, and the removal of inflow from one property. The purpose of this project is to
alleviate flooding of two commercial buildings. This project is scheduled to be completed in August 2017. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the ordinance no. 14670 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14671, 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 SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 14671 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. The purpose of this project is to provide
additional storage during wet weather events by allowing surcharged sewers in the Deer Creek watershed to discharge to the proposed tunnel and eliminate constructed SSOs within the Deer Creek watershed. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 1,832 days. Motion was made by Trustee Faul to PULL Ordinance 14671 from the Agenda due to legal actions.
**Grouped 14672 - 14682
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14672, Awarding a contract to RLI Insurance Company (McGriff,
Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
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/or damage to listed equipment. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with RLI Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The policy provides $250,000 of loss and damage coverage per piece
of equipment above a $2,500 deductible per piece of equipment (unlicensed vehicles and equipment) listed on the policy. The District will cover $4,927,569 of equipment under this policy which is the policy limit. Equipment is
excluded under the auto physical damage policy and is subject to a $100,000 deductible under the property policy if located on District property. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14673, Awarding a contract to Missouri Underground Storage
Tank Insurance Fund for the District’s Underground Storage Tank Insurance coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14673 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter
into a contract with Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14674, Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Property and Boiler & Machinery
Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14674 was presented and read. This insurance provides replacement cost coverage for real and personal property in excess of the deductible and subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with FM Global Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14675, Awarding a contract to American International Surplus Lines Insurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Owners
Pollution Protective Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14675 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for loss due to a pollution condition caused by a contractor hired by the District with a contract value under $100,000. This coverage
only indemnifies the District and provides no protection to the contractor. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with American International Surplus Lines Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The policy provides $3,000,000 of pollution coverage above a $25,000 deductible per loss. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14676, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to execute all documents necessary in order to procure flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (Federal Emergency Management
Agency, Selective Insurance, agent) during the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 for the building and contents at certain specified District locations. Proposed Ord. No. 14676 was presented and read. This insurance provides actual cash value
coverage for real and personal property in excess of the deductible, and subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA and Selective Insurance
Company) from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14677, Awarding a contract to Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14677 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 for the District’s
Facility Pollution Liability coverage. This policy provides $10 million of coverage above a $500,000 self-insured
retention for pollution environmental claims.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14678, Awarding a contract to Federal (Chubb) Insurance
Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14678 was presented and read. This insurance coverage pays, on behalf of MSD,
all sums in excess of the deductible, that the District becomes legally obligated to pay as a result of Breach of Fiduciary Duty, subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Federal
(Chubb) Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14679, Awarding a contract to Arch Insurance Group Inc. (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14679 was presented and read. This insurance coverage indemnifies MSD against
loss claim expense in excess of the retention level as a result of Workers’ Compensation of Employers Liability, subject to policy limits. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Arch Insurance Group
Inc from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14680, Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company
(McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Excess Flood & Earth Movement
Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14680 was presented and read. This insurance provides $30,000,000 replacement
cost coverage for flood for real and personal property in excess of the policy limits provided under the NFIP through
FEMA. The insurance provides $50,000,000 replacement cost coverage for real and personal property for earth movement. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with FM Global Insurance Company
from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14681, Awarding a contract to National Union Fire Insurance
Company of Pittsburgh (Chartis) (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s
Cyber Liability Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14681 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for cyber liability
and protects MSD from cyber risks due to cyber security failures and privacy violations of employee and customer
data. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The policy provides $5,000,000 of aggregate coverage and
$1,000,000 Regulatory Action Sublimit above a $50,000 deductible per loss. Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14682, Awarding a contract to Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Commercial Crime
Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14682 was presented and read. This insurance coverage indemnifies MSD against loss and claim expense in excess of the deductible level as a result of a Commercial Crime event, subject to policy
limits. There is a policy enhancement in the new policy for Social Engineering Fraud Coverage. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The Grouped ordinance nos. 14672-14682 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14683, Repealing and superseding Ordinance No. 14392 adopted
June 9, 2016, and making appropriations for the current expenses of the District in the General Fund, the Water Backup Insurance and Reimbursement Fund, the General Insurance Fund, the Sanitary Replacement Fund, the Stormwater Operations, Maintenance and Construction Improvement Funds, the
Emergency Funds, the Debt Service Funds, and the Wastewater Revenue Bond Service Funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, amounting in the aggregate to Three
Hundred Nine Million One Hundred Sixty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-One Dollars ($309,160,361) to
pay interest falling due on bonds issued, the costs of support, operation, and maintenance of the District and its various subdistricts, and emergencies in accordance with the requirements of this Proposed Ordinance to be introduced May 11, 2017. Proposed Ord. No. 14683 was presented and read. Authorizes the District to expend funds during FY 2018 for wastewater and stormwater operations of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that The ordinance no. 14683 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye; Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14684, Repealing Ordinance No. 14523, adopted September 29, 2016, and enacting a new Ordinance in lieu thereof, adjusting the previously fixed taxes by determining
the amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed, and collected in the year 2017 on all taxable tangible
property in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, respectively, and in Subdistricts within the corporate limits of St. Louis County as follows: Coldwater Creek Trunk
Subdistrict, Gravois Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Maline Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Watkins Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Subdistrict No. 88 (Fountain Creek), Subdistrict No. 89 (Loretta-Joplin), Subdistrict No. 342 (Clayton-Central), Subdistrict No. 366 (University City Branch of River des Peres Stormwater Subdistrict),
Subdistrict No. 367 (Deer Creek Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 369 (Sugar Creek), Subdistrict
No. 448 (Missouri River - Bonfils), Subdistrict No. 449 (Meramec River Basin - M.S.D. Southwest), Subdistrict No. 453 (Shrewsbury Branch of River des Peres), Subdistrict No. 454 (Seminary Branch of
River des Peres), Subdistrict No. 455 (Black Creek), Subdistrict No. 1 of the River des Peres Watershed (Creve Coeur-Frontenac Area), Subdistrict No. 4 of the River des Peres Watershed (North Affton Area) and Subdistrict No. 7 of the River des Peres Watershed (Wellston Area); and the Board of Trustees, in
accordance with Charter Section 7.310 authorizes the Director of Finance to certify as to the amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed and collected for the aforementioned Subdistricts. Proposed Ord. No. 14684 was presented and read. The action determines the amount of taxes which
shall be levied, assessed and collected in the year 2017 on all taxable tangible property in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, respectively, and in its Various Sub Districts. See
attached for detail. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The ordinance no. 14684 be Introduced. Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye; Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14685, Awarding a contract to Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance
Company (McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Backup Insurance coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14685 was presented and read. Since 1995, MSD has sponsored an insurance
program that compensates customers for damage arising from sewer backups that were caused by blocked sewer mains. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company
from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The policy provides $10,000,000 of coverage above a deductible of $7,000,000. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The ordinance no. 14685 be Introduced.
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Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14686, Awarding a contract to Travelers Insurance Companies
(McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Missouri Inc., agent) for the District’s Auto Liability Insurance Program
coverage from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Proposed Ord. No. 14686 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability
claims and defense costs. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Travelers Insurance Company from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. The policy provides $2,000,000 of auto liability coverage above a
$100,000 deductible and auto physical damage above a $3,000 deductible. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The ordinance no. 14686 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 1 abstention Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – abstain;
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 14687, Repealing Ordinance No. 12480, as adopted July 12,
2007, and enacting a new Ordinance in lieu thereof, providing Rules and Regulations governing all Classified Employees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Proposed Ord. No. 14687 was presented and read. To bring the Civil Service Rules and Regulations in
line with agreements with the various unions and District’s policies and procedures. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
The ordinance no. 14687 be Introduced.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye; Trustee Faul stepped out at 5:40p.m. RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3341, Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Joseph G.
Erlinger for his 12 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from November
15, 2004, to his retirement effective May 1, 2017.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the Resolution no. 3341 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye; Adoption of Resolution No. 3342, Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Richard L.
Henry for his 30 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 19, 1986, to his retirement effective May 1, 2017.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the Resolution no. 3342 be Adopted. Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3343 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Virgil D. Jolly for
his 37 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from November 5, 1979, to his retirement effective May 1, 2017.
Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that
the Resolution no. 3343 be Adopted. Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3344 – Budget Transfer
Transferring unencumbered appropriated balances totaling Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00)
from the General Fund #1101 to the General Insurance Fund #4105 to cover the cost of additional General
Liability and Workers Compensation claims; and Seventy Three Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($73,800.00) from the General Fund #1101 to the Stormwater Regulatory Fund #5110 to cover the cost of
tax commission fees. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Bonner, that the Resolution no. 3344 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3345 – Armstrong Teasdale LLP - General Legal Services The adoption of Resolution No. 3345 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14099, adopted June 16, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Armstrong Teasdale LLP whereby Armstrong Teasdale LLP would provide General Legal Services for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the Resolution no. 3345 be Adopted. Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3346 – Employee Benefit Consulting Services
Ordinance No. 14407 adopted July 14, 2016, authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Gallagher Benefit Services would provide professional benefit services for the District’s employees and family members.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the Resolution no. 3346 be Adopted. Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3347 - Cardinal Point Partners - Federal Legislative Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3347 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14098 adopted June 16, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Cardinal Point
Partners, LLC, whereby Cardinal Point Partners, LLC will provide federal legislative services for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the Resolution no. 3347 be Adopted. Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3348 - Hale Law Firm - General Legal Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3348 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized
by Ordinance No. 14100, adopted June 16, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with The Hale Law
Firm whereby The Hale Law Firm would provide General Legal Services for the District. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the Resolution no. 3348 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye; Adoption of Resolution No. 3349 – Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC - General Legal Services
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The adoption of Resolution No. 3349 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14101, adopted June 16, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Rynearson,
Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC whereby Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC would provide General Legal Services for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that the Resolution no. 3349 be Adopted. Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays
Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3350 - Thompson Coburn LLP - General Legal Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3350 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14102, adopted June 16, 2015, authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Thompson
Coburn LLC whereby Thompson Coburn LLC would provide General Legal Services for the District. Motion was made by Trustee Mandel, seconded by Trustee Bobo, that the Resolution no. 3350 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Trustee Faul returned 5:44 p.m.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3351 - Third Party Claims Administration Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3351 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized
by Ordinance No. 14116, adopted May 18, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Corporate Claims Management Inc., whereby Corporate Claims Management Inc. would provide claims
administration services for water back-up, workers compensation, general liability, auto, errors &
omissions, and any other claim against the District and Trustees/District staff. Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the Resolution no. 3351 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Adoption of Resolution No. 3352 - Plant Asset Management Program Development
The adoption of Resolution No. 3352 will exercise the additional one (1) year option of the contract
previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14071, adopted April 9, 2015, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a
contract with Brown and Caldwell, whereby Brown and Caldwell would provide assessment of the District's
plant, operations, development and implementation of the District’s plant asset management program Motion was made by Trustee Bobo, seconded by Trustee Mandel, that
the Resolution no. 3352 be Adopted.
Motion passed - 5 ayes – 0 nays Poll taken: J. Faul –aye; R. Bobo – aye; A. Mandel– aye; J. Singer-aye; R. Bonner – aye;
Trustee Faul motioned to adjourn the meeting. Motion was made by Trustee Bonner and seconded by Trustee Bobo to adjourn. The Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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