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JOURNAL OF THE (1547th) MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
May 8, 2014 – 5:00 P.M.
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date.
Present at meeting:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M. E. Yates, Vice Chair B. L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
R. T. Berry S. M. Myers, General Counsel
A. K. Mandel Vacant, Secretary-Treasurer
J. P. Faul T. A. Bellville, Asst. Director of Finance
V. E. Patton R. L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
R. L. Bonner J. C. Sprague, Director of Operations
Also present were Tom Sullivan, 35 N. Central; Ed Laux, RJN; Stephen Jeffus,
RJN; Stephen Gregali, City of St. Louis; Cary Duchene, Black & Veatch; Rebecca Losli, Losli
Engineering; Tim Snoke; Ken Ressler, Ressler & Associates; Michael Murphy, SEIU Local 1;
Rich Wilburn, URS; Gloria Lloyd, Call Newspapers; Don Willey, Laborers 110; Jim Coll, Jacobs;
Terry Briggs, SITE; Dale Smith, Geotechnology; Ronny Griffin, Laborers; Rob Knuezel, Losli;
Lawrence Nwachukwu, Basilico Engineering; Yacine Anane, MSD; Mike Gindler, MSD; Todd
Loretta, MSD; Marie Collins; MSD; Mike Grace, MSD; Vicki Taylor-Edwards, Director of Human
Resources; Crystal Howard, Public Information Representative; Barb Mohn, Director of
Information Systems; Lance LeComb, Manager of Public Information; and Pam Bell, Secretary
to the Executive Director.
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Mr. Yates opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, the Journal of the April
10, 2014 meeting was approved by unanimous voice vote.
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Ms. Myers administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Ruby Bonner.
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The Chair commented that item number 52 on tonight’s agenda is the introduction
and adoption of an ordinance to hire a new Secretary-Treasurer for MSD. After the departure of
Brenda Schaefer, MSD started a nationwide search for a new Secretary-Treasurer. This
culminated in a final interview process by the full Board of Trustees of qualified candidates. The
Board has decided to move forward with the hiring of Tim Snoke as the new Secretary-
Treasurer. Mr. Snoke has an expansive record of treasury management, most recently as the
Assistant Treasurer for Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. Mr. Snoke held several progressively responsible
financial positions with this organization during his 16-year tenure. He has an MBA from St.
Louis University and is a Certified Financial Manager (CFM). Mr. Snoke is scheduled to start his
employment with the District on Monday, May 19, 2014.
Also, the Board of Trustees would like to express its gratitude to General Counsel,
Susan Myers for serving as the Acting Secretary-Treasurer since February.
Per MSD’s Charter, an individual may not serve more than two terms as a Trustee.
Thus, this past March marked the end of Jim Buford’s tenure on the Board. During his time as a
trustee, Mr. Buford served on numerous committees and as Board chair and Vice-chair. Mr.
Buford’s time on the board will be remembered for the passion and dedication he brought to
ensuring that all MSD customers were considered and represented in the setting of district
policies. On behalf of the board, I thank Mr. Buford for the leadership and guidance he brought
to this body over his eight years of service to MSD.
Effective this board meeting, Ruby Bonner has been named Mr. Buford’s
successor as one of three city trustees. An attorney by trade, Ms. Bonner is a retired city of St.
Louis Administrator, having served most recently as Executive Director for the St. Louis Civil
Rights Enforcement agency. In addition to her private practice experience and other
governmental service, Ms. Bonner also served as a Division Director under the State of
Missouri’s Department of Public Safety. She currently works part-time as an Educational
Consultant and as an Independent Contract Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator for the
Federal government.
On behalf of the Board and MSD staff, I welcome Ms. Bonner to the Board – we
look forward to working with you over the coming years.
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Ms. Mandel reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met on April 17,
2014 at 8:30 a.m. In attendance were Trustees Mandel and Yates.
The first agenda item was a presentation and discussion regarding a Contractor
Loan Fund. Mr. Hoelscher introduced Chris Reichert of Stifel Bank and Dennis Lower of Cortex
Innovation Community, who provided information regarding the Loan Fund. The mission of the
Loan Fund is to provide access to below market-rate capital liquidity, training and other
professional resources to M/WBE contractors and subcontractors so they are able to participate
in the many construction projects that will commence in the St. Louis area over the next 20
years. The Loan Fund is part of a regional effort endorsed by Mayor Francis Slay and County
Executive Charlie Dooley. Staff requested the Board of Trustees authorize MSD's participation
in this program as part of its Diversity Initiative and Community Benefits Agreement with an
investment of $250,000.00. It is Item #50 on tonight's Agenda.
The next item on the agenda was a presentation by Mr. Brent Franzel, our Federal
legislative lobbyist representing the District in Washington DC. Mr. Franzel gave an overview of
the 2013 Legislative lobbying program, which includes maintaining a close relationship with our
congressional delegation, securing federal funding in support of MSD projects, and maintaining
successful relationships with the federal agencies that are important to the District. He indicated
that in early April, productive meetings were held with all four congressional offices and staff.
In-depth updates were provided to them including the launch of Project Clear and the
Community Benefits Agreement.
Mr. LeComb provided a status update regarding partnerships with the Audubon
Society's RiverVisions Program, St. Louis ArtWorks Rain Barrel Project, and the Know Your
Zone partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Smart Program.
The partnerships with the Audubon Society and St. Louis ArtWorks allow for
outreach to middle and high school students that increases awareness and knowledge of our
area's waterways and watersheds, as well as environmental issues involving rainwater runoff
and its impact on the sewer system. Both programs target disadvantaged students who would
not normally have access to this type of curriculum outside of the classroom.
This is the second year of the Know Your Zone program, which is conducted in
partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Smart Program. The
goals of the Know Your Zone program are to create awareness of overland flooding in the St.
Louis area, increase awareness of flood zones and the risks associated with living in each type
of flood zone, and encourage customers to evaluate their individual need for flood insurance
protection. In April, MSD launched a media campaign utilizing local television and radio
stations, and online resources such as STL Today and the Post-Dispatch's website. In May,
MSD will initiate a Know Your Zone mailing to the elected officials and managers of all the
municipalities served by MSD. This mailing will reinforce the goals of the on-air campaign and
provide materials that can be shared with residents. There is no Board action required at this
time for the partnerships.
The last item was a presentation by Mr. Sprague providing an update on the
impact of recent rain events occurring April 1-3, 2014. The impact of these rain events was
significantly reduced compared to similar events occurring in prior years as a result of improved
response times, resource sharing and specifically the handling of overcharged mains and
overflows by the Coldwater Tank A that went on-line in late Spring of 2013. There is no Board
action required at this time but it was requested by the Trustees to give this presentation at the
next Board meeting.
There were no other items for discussion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:23a.m.
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Mr. Berry reported that the Finance Committee met on May 6, 2014, with Trustees
Berry, Mandel, and Faul in attendance. The minutes from the April 8, 2014 meeting were
approved.
Items 35 – 47: Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal – Ms. Susan Oefelein of
McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc. reported on the renewal of the District’s various property and
casualty insurance coverages. Mr. Berry requested a summary of all renewals be presented at
the June Finance Committee meeting. The Committee recommended these items be brought to
the Board for consideration.
Items 56: Third Party Claim Administrator – This resolution authorizes the District
to enter into the fourth one-year option of the contract with Corporate Claims Management Inc.
(CCMI). CCMI provides third party administration services for the District’s water back up,
workers’ compensation, general liability, vehicle, errors and omissions claims and any other
claims against the District.
Item 53: General Banking Services Resolution – This resolution authorizes the
District to exercise a one-year option of its current contract with Bank of America to provide
banking services. This represents the third year of a five-year contract.
Item 54: Federal Legislative Lobbying Services Resolution – This resolution
authorizes the District to enter into the third year of a three-year contract extension with Cardinal
Point Partners, LLC to provide Federal legislative services. The Committee agreed to forward
this to the Board for consideration.
Item 51: Permitting/Plan Review System – This amendment modifies the original
ordinance to include language that the funds will be appropriated from the General Fund.
Pension Plan Status – Pavillion Advisory Group reported on the performance of
the District’s Pension, Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Plans. As of March
2014, the Pension Plan gained 1.6%, matching the Policy Benchmark return. On a trailing one-
year basis, the Plan returned 8.7%, trailing the Benchmark by 110 basis points. The Deferred
Compensation and Defined Contribution Plan’s first quarter fund performance was due to
relatively muted performance from the equity markets, due to weak global economic data, and a
bounce-back from the global fixed income market, which benefited from the volatility and
uncertainty surrounding the equity markets.
Other Committee Business: The quarterly March 2014 Adjustment Review
Committee report was accepted into the record as required by ordinance. Mrs. Bellville 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 2014.
Items 48 & 49 – Included on the tonight’s agenda is the introduction of Fiscal Year
2015 Budget as presented at two special Finance Committee meetings held on April 1st and
3rd. She also indicated the introduction of an ordinance to establish the District’s 2014 property
tax levies to be applied to customers Real and Personal Property Assessed Values to produce
required revenues for operations and infrastructure projects. Mrs. Bellville stated a public
hearing to review the FY15 budget, taxes, user charges and CIRP is scheduled, as required by
Charter, tonight at 6:00pm after this meeting.
Mr. Hoelscher introduced to the Committee Tim Snoke whose employment as
MSD’s Secretary-Treasurer starting May 19, 2014 will be voted on by the Board this evening
and he also presented Ruby Bonner who, pending official notification, will be replacing Jim
Buford as Trustee representing the City of St. Louis.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 a.m. This concludes the Finance Committee
Report.
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Mr. Faul reported that the Audit Committee met on May 6 at 7:30 a.m. with
Trustees Faul, Berry, Mandel and Patton present. The minutes from the April meeting were
approved.
Mr. Loretta presented the objectives and methodology used for the Process
Review of the Help Desk Function. The engagement received a satisfactory rating as no
significant deficiencies were noted; however, the results did include four opportunities for
improvement ranging in risk from low to moderate.
Mr. Ron Steinkamp of Brown Smith Wallace continued the presentation and
explained the three Opportunities for Improvement that were assessed as moderate risks.
Questions were addressed as they were generated by the Committee.
Next, Mr. Loretta provided a status update regarding procedures being performed
to review overhead rates for construction management and engineering design contracts. He
explained that the initial review of each rate calculation had been completed but that additional
discussions and negotiations with the various contractors would be required to complete and
finalize the process. He expected the procedures to be completed during the summer of 2014.
Mr. Loretta continued the meeting by presenting a resolution to renew the contract
with Brown Smith Wallace, LLC to provide internal audit services to the District.
Finally, Mr. Loretta provided a status update that encompassed the current
activities of the internal audit function as well as the planned activities of the external auditors.
Ms. Mandel requested some clarification regarding the two areas, which Mr. Loretta provided.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 a.m. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Mr. Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on April 28, 2014
at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Yates, Mandel, and Faul.
The minutes of the April 1, 2014 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed,
including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Item 24 – CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Small Grant Rainscaping
Program – This ordinance authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with the Missouri
Botanical Gardens (MBG) for education and administration support of the Small Grant
Rainscaping Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage individual landowners to
implement rainscaping techniques on their properties. The initial cost of the small grant
program is estimated at $250,000, and MBG will support this effort for a cost not to exceed
$80,000. Ms. Mandel asked whether the grants would be for individual homeowners. Staff
replied yes, that individual homeowners would be offered grants up to $3,000 to construct and
maintain rainscaping on their properties within the Bissell watershed to assist with combined
sewer overflow (CSO) volume reduction under the conditions outlined in the District’s CSO Long
Term Control Plan. This project was approved by the EPA as an early action project.
Item 26 – Lower Meramec WWTP Landscaping Improvements – This ordinance
appropriates funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Allen Outdoor Solutions for
the final phase of landscaping improvements at the treatment plant to comply with St. Louis
County Special Use permits. Staff indicated that this was the first contract for Allen Outdoor
Solutions, and that they had operated previously as Allen Irrigation and Lawn Care. Mr. Faul
asked if they had done any work for MSD as Allen Irrigation and Lawn. Staff indicated they had
not, but are pre-qualified and have bid on other MSD projects.
Item 30 – Brightwell I/I Reduction – This ordinance appropriates funds and
authorizes staff to enter into a construction contract with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for the
removal of private inflow sources at 71 properties to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the
Coldwater Creek watershed. Mr. Faul questioned why the majority of contracts requiring a MBE
participation goal of 17% were generally right at the 17% requirement, and asked if that made it
more common to come in below the goal. Mr. Hoelscher stated that the District normally sees
participation beyond the commitment but because of potential unknowns, the contractors are
reluctant to make a larger commitment at the time of bidding. The actual MBE participation is
tracked accordingly.
Item 35 – Pump Stations SCADA Improvements – This ordinance appropriates
funds and authorizes staff to enter into a contract with Industrial Network Systems Corporation
for equipment procurement and installation support services to upgrade the Pump Station
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. The purpose of the project is to
upgrade equipment utilized to monitor the District’s 275 pump stations. Mr. Yates inquired as to
why there was no MWBE sub-contracting participation for this project. Staff indicated that there
are no goals for equipment procurement or for vendor services and that no participation is
anticipated when the work is sole sourced and self-performed. Mr. Faul asked if MSD staff was
used to perform the pump station monitoring this equipment provides for. Staff confirmed that
MSD internal personnel provide the continuous monitoring services for the District’s pump
stations.
Item 36 – Tillie Baden Newby Sewer Improvements – This ordinance is the second
planned appropriation of funds for the acquisition of property in the 1000 Block of Tillie Avenue
in the City of St. Louis for flood mitigation purposes. Mr. Faul asked for confirmation that the
funds will be used for property purchase and demolition of the homes and future improvements
such as a basin would be a separate appropriation. Staff confirmed that this was correct.
Follow-Up Items:
Staff invited the Committee members to attend the MSD/AGC/SITE Presentation
on the District’s FY2015 CIRP and Networking with prime and sub-contractors being held on
Monday, April 28, 2014.
Staff updated the Committee on the status of Plocher Construction’s potential
additional MBE commitment for the Lemay Treatment Plant Improvements contract. There is no
change at this time.
Mr. Yates asked Mr. Unverferth about the overall program progress. Mr.
Unverferth indicated he was happy to report that the program has been performing on schedule
and on budget. Mr. Yates thanked the staff for their hard work.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 a.m.
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The Executive Director reported that I have three items for this evening.
First, item number 20 on tonight’s agenda is the amendment and adoption for
Wise and Mabel Sewer Separation. Information on this project was properly conveyed to the
Board’s Program Management Committee on April 1, 2014, but when we read the introduction
of this item from the agenda on April 10, 2014 we stated the incorrect contractor. The
amendment corrects this error.
The next two items are short presentations. First, I would like Chris Tatham of the
ETC Institute to report the results of MSD’s customer service surveying for calendar year 2013.
The findings for 2013 were reviewed with the Stakeholders Committee in February and reported
at the March board meeting as part of the Committee report. However, schedules have not
allowed Chris to make a report to the full board until today.
Mr. Tatham addressed the Board and presented the MSD Annual Resident and
Post Contact Survey Findings. He stated that the results are at the very top of over a decade of
continued improvement and that he now uses MSD as an example of best practices in customer
service. He explained that the purpose of the Post Contact survey was to obtain an objective
evaluation of service from customers who have had contact within the last year with the
District’s billing and/or field operations.
The methodology of the survey was administered by phone to a sampling of
customers who had contacted MSD. At least 150 customers were surveyed per month with 75
from billing and 75 from field service. A total of 1,817 customers completed the survey in 2013.
The precision of the survey is +/-2.5%. The level of confidence is 95%.
The field service ratings were above 80% in all areas that were surveyed. This is
related to customers who had experience with MSD employees who made a service call to their
home or neighborhood. The field service satisfaction for the overall quality of service was 8.50.
It was little lower than the previous year’s satisfaction scores of 8.70 due to a rough first quarter.
The billing satisfaction for the overall quality of service was 8.50, which tied with
last year’s all-time high. The rating for billing has been very consistent.
The overall satisfaction with the quality of service provided by MSD with all
respondents was at an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 8.30, highest rating ever received in
everything. The mean for 2013 was 8.10, slightly lower than last year’s 8.20.
The Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey is to gather input from all customers to
objectively evaluate how well MSD is meeting the needs of its customers.
The methodology of the survey was administered by phone to a sampling of
MSD’s customers. A total of 425 customers completed the survey. The precision of the survey
is at least +/-5.0% and the level of confidence is 95%. All services areas were well represented.
The customers rated the overall efficiency of MSD reached a new high of 8.28
compared to last year’s 8.25.
The customers’ satisfaction related to the reasonableness of the rates charged by
MSD was 7.58. It was a nice increase since 2003.
The satisfaction with wastewater remains high with no statistically difference in the
past 3 years. Stormwater satisfaction remained high in all areas. The overall satisfaction with
customer service also improved with new highs in friendliness, responsiveness and how well
MSD treats its customers.
In summarizing, the overall satisfaction with customers who had contacted MSD is
at an all-time high. Satisfaction with MSD remained high or has improved in all major areas
accessed on the survey including wastewater and stormwater services and customer service.
The residents in the community indicated how well MSD is doing.
Thank you Chris. Now finally, I would like Director of Operations, Jon Sprague to
present the Quarterly Regulatory Update.
Mr. Sprague addressed the Board and presented the Quarterly Compliance
Report stating that during the 1st Quarter of 2014 there was one violation at the Lemay
Treatment Plant. During the construction at one of the outfalls, oil from machinery caused a
violation. We had 99.97% compliance. Our goal for emergency response to customer
complaints within four hours is 90% and this quarter the response time was 93%. There were
63 maintenance related building backups, which are independent of rain due to grease, root,
blockages, or collapsing of mains. He also stated the dry weather maintenance related
overflows with the same issues had 40 overflows during this three-month period. He further
commented there were three capacity backups due to a rain event this quarter. He stated the
constructed overflows, which are being removed in accordance with the Consent Decree, is
down to 146 after removing another three. Of the 146 constructed overflows, during the rain,
ten overflows activated through the three-month period.
Mr. Berry asked if it was ten different overflows or could it be the same one more
than once?
Mr. Sprague responded that is was ten different ones.
Mr. Sprague then gave a presentation on how similar two rain events were for
April 18 & 19, 2013 and April 2 & 3, 2014. The total rainfall for 2013 was 2 to 5 inches and for
2014, the total was 2 to 6 inches. The first day total in both years was 2.5 inches. Rainfall was
moderate in the morning and heavy in the afternoon and evening. North County had heavier
rains. Finally, both set a record for April 18, 2013 and April 2, 2014. What should be noted is
that the basement backup calls, in 2013 we had 24 blocked mains and 28 blocked mains in
2014. MSD had calls from customers due to laterals or overland flooding, which are not MSD
responsibility. In 2013 there were 331 and in 2014, 343. What is notably different between the
two storms is the overcharged mains. We had 150 basement backups in 2013 compared to
only 53 basement backups in 2014. Mr. Sprague showed a map of the two years with backups
on it. He stated that the difference was due to the Coldwater Tank A and continued sewer
rehab.
Ms. Bonner asked if the District was not having any of the issues within the City of
St. Louis or just not captioning it in this presentation.
Mr. Sprague answered that if he gave the full presentation that it is District wide.
This project was geared to the Coldwater Watershed, which was one of our worse. I pointed it
out due to the fact that it’s rare to see such an extreme improvement with one project. The
District is making reductions throughout the City and County.
I have no further comments Mr. Chairman.
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Mr. Sullivan addressed the Board and questioned why item #11 (Lower Meramec
River WWTP Screen Shaft Lining), which he asked about last meeting and no response was
provided, was needed. He expressed feeling that item #14 (CCTV Inspection and Physical
Inspection) has very little value. On item #20 (Wise and Mabel Sewer Separation), he stated
that the agenda does not mention what is being amended. Mr. Sullivan next commented on
item #22 (CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Small Grant Rainscaping Program)
questioning why the District’s staff was unable to do this. Item #43 (Blocked Main and
Overcharged Line Back-Up Insurance Program) he believes the District should increase, in
FY15, the coverage for damage done by overcharged sewers, stating $2400 is inadequate and
should be at least $5000 or $10,000. Mr. Sullivan maintained his opinion, stating the District
has no shortage of funds for questionable purposes. Lastly, he questioned item #50 (Contractor
Loan Fund). He feels the program needs some rethinking and that MSD should focus on fixing
sewer problems and not get into business development.
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Mr. Michael Murphy of SEUI-Local 1, thanked the Board for rejecting the
compensation study. He felt that this helped resolve the contract negotiations and secured the
passage of the agreement.
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Mr. Ken Ressler of Ressler & Associates, a manufacturer rep for water and
wastewater treatment equipment, stated that he had an issue with the way the contract on
Lemay with Plocher Construction was awarded. He commented that the company followed all
the requirements for the bid, which had included an approved supplier list. He said that MSD
changed the approved supplier’s list from 5 to 3. He continued saying that the supplier he
worked with, JWC, was on the original list but not the later. A bid was submitted, as there was a
line for an alternate on the bid. He stated that his company was low bidder on both the screen
and washer compact. MSD requested information from the contractor on the washer
compacter. He stated that his company did not have time to adequately supply the information.
He went on saying that MSD told Plocher to change to one of the suppliers listed. He stated
that they don’t have a problem with that but felt MSD may have told Plocher to change the
screen supplier or if Plocher had changed the supplier on their own. He went on saying that this
was not allowed on the bid form and equipment substitution can only be permitted if the
equipment does not meet the requirements of the contract documents. Mr. Ressler said his
issue was that JWC was taken off the original list and there was no justification or reason given.
He also continued on saying that his supplier, JWC, would work with any washer compact
supplier. He commented that the 4 other Treatment Plants have different suppliers for the
screen and the washer compacter. This change, he said, cost his company $1.4 million after
his company had the lowest bid. He is asking MSD to enforce its bid documents, issue a
change order to the contractor requiring the contractor to provide the listed screen supplier,
which was on the bid form JWC Environmental.
Mr. Berry asked him what kind of responses he had received.
Mr. Ressler replied that he had no problem with Plocher as a contractor and is
going to do what the District requests. He asked the District for the information as why the
screen was changed and has not received an answer.
Mr. Hoelscher stated that the District disagrees with Mr. Ressler description of
events. He said that the District is fully in compliance with the contract. He also explained at
the contractor’s request that the details would be presented at the next Program Management
meeting and present a summation at the next Board meeting.
Ms. Mandel asked if this contract was going to be on the agenda tonight. Mr.
Hoelscher said that it was approved by the Board and the contract executed. Mr. Yates said
there will be questions at the next Program Management meeting.
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Mr. Terry Briggs of SITE commended the District staff and Ms. Mandel for coming
to the FY 2015 CIRP presentation. He also thanked Ms. Marie Collins for the coordination of it.
He said he would be remised if he didn’t mention the passing of Sonny Purler with Purler,
Cannon & Schulte, a sewer contactor. He stated that the company did an extensive amount of
work on many sewer projects in the 80’s and 90’s.
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CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13815 APPROPRIATING $5,150,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN CREVE COEUR CREEK (L-52) FORCE MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II (11825), 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. 20143 WITH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13816 APPROPRIATING $1,125,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN FF-02 FEE FEE - ALAN SHEPARD I-270
SANITARY RELIEF PHASE V (10600), 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. 20135 WITH J. H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWERS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13817 APPROPRIATING $565,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION IN LOWER MERAMEC RIVER
WWTP SCREEN SHAFT LINING (11807), 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. 20139 WITH GOODWIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO.
FOR THE AFORESAID WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13818 APPROPRIATING $52,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL IN MALINE I/I REDUCTION & SEWER REHABILITATION (BP-289) (COLONY DR)
(11658), IN THE CITIES OF BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS AND MOLINE ACRES,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20109 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13820 APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL IN BELLEFONTAINE #2 LATERAL SANITARY RELIEF (BP-287) (COBURG
LANDS DR) (11684), IN THE CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, MISSOURI; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO.
20136 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13821 APPROPRIATING $2,000,000.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR CCTV INSPECTION AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF
SEWERS (2014) (11811) THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT SERVICE AREA, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20160 WITH ACE PIPE CLEANING, INC. FOR
CCTV INSPECTION AND PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF SEWERS (2014) (11811)
THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13822 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
GEOTECHNICAL (FY2012) CONTRACT A (10613) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF CONTRACT NO. 10680
WITH SHANNON & WILSON INC., FOR THE AFORESAID GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13823 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
GEOTECHNICAL (FY2012) CONTRACT B (10614) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF CONTRACT NO. 10681
WITH GEOTECHNOLOGY, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13824 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $50,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
GEOTECHNICAL (FY2012) CONTRACT C (10615) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF CONTRACT NO. 10682
WITH HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID GEOTECHNICAL
SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13825 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 CSO GINGRAS CREEK AND I/I REDUCTION (BP-059) (11730) 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 ORD. NO. 13826 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13488, AS
ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF
ESTABLISHING A CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FORMALLY KNOWN AS LOW
INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) PROVIDING FOR REDUCED WASTEWATER USER
CHARGES AND STORMWATER SERVICE CHARGES TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, that the Consent Agenda be
adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain
Poll taken: M. Yates aye A. Mandel aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye R. Bonner abstain
The Chair declared the Consent Agenda adopted.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13819 APPROPRIATING
$4,300,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT
COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN WISE AND MABEL SEWER
SEPARATION (10029) 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.
20142 WITH GERSHENSON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID
CONSTRUCTION.
Motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13819 be
amended.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13819.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13819 be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: R. Berry aye A. Mandel aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
R. Berry aye R. Bonner aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13819 amended and adopted.
Resolutions
None
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NEW BUSINESS
Ordinances
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13828 APPROPRIATING $553,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE
I/I REMOVAL IN CEDARCREST PRIVATE I/I REDUCTION (SKME-561) (11884), IN THE CITIES OF
LADUE, OLIVETTE, 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. 20153 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC.
FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 13828 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20153 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 221 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 270 days.
Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13828
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13829 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI
BOTANICAL GARDENS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION FOR CSO
VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - SMALL GRANT RAINSCAPING
PROGRAM (12447).
Proposed Ord. No. 13829 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes staff
to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Botanical Gardens (MBG) for education and
administration support of the CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Small Grant
Rainscaping Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage individual landowners to
implement green infrastructure (a.k.a. rainscaping) techniques on their properties. Total cost of
the small grant program is estimated at $250,000, and MBG is requesting approximately
$80,000 reimbursement for the administration of the program. This project has been approved
by the EPA as an early action project under the conditions outlined in the Long Term Control
Plan.
Motion by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13829 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13830 APPROPRIATING $1,270,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE
I/I REMOVAL IN GLENDALE SECTION D SANITARY RELIEF PHASE III (SKME-624) I/I
REDUCTION (10458), IN THE CITY OF 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. 20158
WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 13830 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20158 consists of the construction of approximately 2,244 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 12-inches to 30-inches in diameter and removal of private inflow sources at
25 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 525 days.
Motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13830 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13831 APPROPRIATING $44,000.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LOWER MERAMEC RIVER WWTP SITE
RESTORATION/LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE II) (10696), 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. 20149 WITH ALLEN OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
AFORESAID RESTORATION AND LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS.
Proposed Ord. No. 13831 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20149 consists of the design and construction of an underground irrigation system,
planting 55 landscaping trees and appurtenances. This construction is the second phase of a
multi-phase improvement program. The purpose of this project is to complete final restoration
required after completion of all treatment plant construction per St. Louis County recorded
conditional use permit. This project is scheduled to be completed in 150 days.
Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13831 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13832 APPROPRIATING $3,100,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN MACKENZIE PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (11931),
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. 20140 WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC
FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13832 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20140 consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 21,961 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 24-inches in diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP)
methods, 245 manholes, and 991 service connections. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Lemay watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged
sanitary sewers. There are no constructed SSOs to be removed/eliminated with this project.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 410 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13832 be introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner abstain
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13833 APPROPRIATING $10,950,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
COMBINED SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN MAPLEWOOD - BLENDON COMBINED SEWER
RELIEF PHASE I (10030), IN THE CITIES OF ST. LOUIS, MAPLEWOOD 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. 20156 WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION
CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13833 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20156 consists of the construction of approximately 19,000 lineal feet of 12-inch to
96-inch sewer pipe and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building
backups and flooding due to overcharged combined sewers. This soft separation project will
reduce the CSO volume into the River Des Peres system. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 1,170 days.
Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13833 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13834 APPROPRIATING $3,950,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AT WOODSMILL SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-020) (10237), IN THE CITIES
OF TOWN & COUNTRY AND CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20159
WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE AFORESAID
SANITARY SEWERS.
Proposed Ord. No. 13834 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20159 consists of the construction of approximately 5,528 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 8-inches to 24-inches in diameter, the rehabilitation of approximately 1,565
lineal feet of sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 12-inches in diameter using cured-in-place
pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to alleviate sanitary sewer surcharging and
building backups during wet weather events. This project is scheduled to be completed in 550
days.
Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13834 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13835 APPROPRIATING $77,500.00 FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I
REMOVAL IN BRIGHTWELL I/I REDUCTION (11718), 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. 20148 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 13835 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20148 consists of the removal of private inflow sources at 71 properties. 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 150 days.
Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13835 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13836 APPROPRIATING $57,600.00 FROM THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM
SEWERS IN CONWAY RD 11700 STORM SEWER (11832), IN THE VILLAGE OF
WESTWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTERINTO CONTRACT NO. 20141 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW
CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13836 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20141 consists of the construction of approximately 212 lineal feet of pipe sewers
varying in size from 24-inches to 30-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate frequent structural flooding from overland flow. This project is scheduled to
be completed in 110 days.
Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No.
13836 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13837 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20132 WITH ABOVE AND
BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWERS IN ROSE
HILL #434 - 436 STORM IMPROVEMENTS (IR) (11014), IN THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD,
MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 13837 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20132 consists of the construction of approximately 155 lineal feet of 18-inch to 24-
inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate
basement and backyard flooding. This project is scheduled to be completed in 90 days.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13837
be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13838 APPROPRIATING $110,000.00 FROM
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER
CREEK TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN
SUNSWEPT DRIVE #8 BANK STABILIZATION (10378), IN THE CITY OF CREVE COEUR,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20144 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE
AFORESAID CHANNEL STABILIZATION CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13838 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20144 consists of the construction of approximately 91 lineal feet of rock lined
channel, 91 lineal feet of rock blanket, and 97 lineal feet of gabion wall. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate erosion caused by failing existing gabion wall. This project is scheduled to
be completed in 160 days.
Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No.
13838 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13839 MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $90,000.00 FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SEWER
DESIGN (FY2013) CONTRACT A (11779) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 2 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 20026 WITH
TETRA TECH, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Proposed Ord. No. 13839 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #20026 with Tetra Tech, 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.
Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract
amendment for $90,000 brings the total contract amount to $180,000. This will be the first of
two option year renewals provided for in the original contract. This project is scheduled to be
competitively selected in FY2016.
Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No.
13839 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
J. Faul aye V. Patton aye
A. Mandel aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13840 APPROPRIATING $400,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PUMP STATION
IMPROVEMENTS AT PUMP STATIONS SCADA IMPROVEMENTS (11822), IN THE ENTIRE
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. 20166 WITH INDUSTRIAL NETWORK
SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR THE EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPORT
SERVICES FOR THE AFORESAID IMPROVEMENTS.
Proposed Ord. No. 13840 was presented and read. The work to be done under
Contract #20166 consists of procuring equipment to upgrade the Pump Station Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. MSD staff will perform installation and
programming upgrades with technical support assistance from Industrial Network Systems
Corporation. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the SCADA equipment and Historian at
the three SCADA Sub-Systems currently utilized to monitor and operate existing asset inventory
of 275 pump stations, as well as to modify and upgrade the physical infrastructure of the central
control room at Lemay Pump Station. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Mr. Berry that proposed Ord. No. 13840 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13841 APPROPRIATING $1,600,000.00 FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION, TRANSFER, CLOSING
APPROVAL, DEMOLITION, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR REAL PROPERTY IN THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, FOR FLOOD MITIGATION PURPOSE FOR THE TILLIE
BADEN NEWBY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS (PROPERTY ACQUISITION) (11139); AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE, TRANSFER,
APPROVE CLOSING, DEMOLISH AND PERFORM RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR REAL
PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE ABOVE PROJECT.
Proposed Ord. No. 13841 was presented and read. The ordinance appropriates
additional funds for the acquisition of properties in the area of the 1000 block of Tillie Avenue in
the City of St. Louis to allow the removal of improvements in this area that are prone to flooding
due to inadequate drainage; enable the construction of a detention basin; to relieve combined
sewer overflows (CSO); basement backups and flooding in a low elevation area containing a
major trunk sewer. The effort will include the acquisition of the properties through negotiation
and/or condemnation if necessary, demolition of approximately 50 structures, and securing the
site. Through the approval of this board action, staff will be authorized to negotiate with property
owners and purchase all properties included in the scope without further board action.
Additional board action will be necessary in the event an agreement cannot be reached with the
property owners. A real property acquisition consultant will perform all negotiations and
management of the property acquisition from the first contact with the owners through the
closing. The consultant will perform all services in accordance with the Code of Federal
Regulations Uniform Relocations and Real Property Assistance Act (49CFR Part 24, amended).
The District will contract for the demolition, asbestos removal, and final restoration of the site
and structures under separate contracts through the Purchasing Division. All of these activities
will be funded from this appropriation. Any development of a detention basin would be funded
by a separate board action.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13841 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13842 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO F.M.
GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S PRIMARY PROPERTY, BOILER AND MACHINERY
INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13842 was presented and read. This ordinance puts a cap on
the amount of claims cost MSD could absorb from incidents qualifying within the coverage
summary definitions detailed under its Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance coverage.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13842 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13843 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, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13843 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, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13843 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13844 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) DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014
TO JUNE 30, 2015, FOR THE BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS AT CERTAIN SPECIFIED
DISTRICT LOCATIONS.
Proposed Ord. No. 13844 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, 2014
to June 30, 2015.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13844 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13845 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, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13845 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, 2014 to
June 30, 2015.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13845 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13846 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO FEDERAL
(CHUBB) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC.,
AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM JULY 1, 2014, TO
JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13846 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, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13846 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13847 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, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13847 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. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company from July 1, 2014 to June 30,
2015.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13847 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13848 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
MISSOURI UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCE FUND FOR THE DISTRICT’S
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK INSURANCECOVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE
30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13848 was presented and read. The District maintains
approximately 20 underground storage tanks that contain primarily petroleum products, and to a
lesser extent, certain chemicals used in the treatment process. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund from July 1, 2014
to June 30, 2015.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13848 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13849 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ZURICH
(STEADFAST) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI
INC., AGENTS) FOR THE DISTRICT’S MAJOR FACILITY POLLUTION LIABILITY
INSURANCE FROM JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13849 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Zurich (Steadfast) Insurance Company from July 1, 2014
to June 30, 2015 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.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13849 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13850 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ZURICH
(STEADFAST) INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI,
INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT'S BLOCKED MAIN AND OVERCHARGED SEWER LINE
BACKUP INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13850 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, 2014 to June 30,
2015. The policy provides $10,000,000 of coverage above a deductible of $8,500,000.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13850 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13851 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, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13851 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, 2014 to June 30, 2015. 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 by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13851 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13852 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO RLI
INSURANCE COMPANY (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT)
FOR THE DISTRICT’S CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT (INLAND MARINE) INSURANCE
PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13852 was presented and read. This insurance provides
coverage for loss of and /or damage to listed equipment. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with RLI Insurance Company from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
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 $5,352,432 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.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13852 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13853 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, 2014 TO
JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13853 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, 2014 to June 30,
2015. The policy provides $3,000,000 of pollution coverage above a $25,000 deductible per
loss.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13853 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13854 AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY (CHARTIS) (MCGRIFF, SEIBELS &
WILLIAMS, OF MISSOURI INC., AGENT) FOR THE DISTRICT’S CYBER LIABILITY
INSURANCE PROGRAM FROM JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.
Proposed Ord. No. 13854 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 (Chartis) from July 1, 2014 to
June 30, 2015. The policy provides $5,000,000 of aggregate coverage and $1,000,000
Regulatory Action Sublimit above a $50,000 deductible per loss.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13854 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13855 REPEALING AND SUPERSEDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13625 ADOPTED JUNE 13, 2013, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT IN THE GENERAL FUND, THE WATER
BACKUP INSURANCE AND REIMBURSEMENT FUND, THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
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, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015,
AMOUNTING IN THE AGGREGATE TO $255,096,865 TO PAY INTEREST FALLING DUE ON
BONDS ISSUED, THE COSTS OFSUPPORT, 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
8, 2014.
Proposed Ord. No. 13855 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the
District to expend funds during FY 2015 for wastewater and stormwater operations of the
District.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13855 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner abstain
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13856 REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13735,
ADOPTED OCTOBER 1, 2013, AND ENACTING A NEW ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF,
DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES WHICH SHALL BE LEVIED, ASSESSED, AND
COLLECTED IN THE YEAR 2014 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 WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
Proposed Ord. No. 13856 was presented and read. The action determines the
amount of taxes, which shall be levied, assessed and collected in the year 2014 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 by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13856 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13857 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR ANDSECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTOR LOAN FUND AGREEMENT TO
PARTICIPATE IN A LOW INTEREST LOAN PROGRAM FOR M/WBE'S INVOLVED IN
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00.
Proposed Ord. No. 13857 was presented and read. This agreement will allow
MSD to invest in a Contractor Loan Fund up to an amount not to exceed $250,000. The
Contractor Loan Fund will pool bank loans, private investment, and new market tax credits to
provide access to capital for MWBE companies that are certified through a City of St. Louis
agency. The Contract Loan Fund will offer relaxed lending criteria, low rates and fees with
longer amortizations, technical and business assistance when needed, and loans from $5,000 to
over $1 million.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No. 13857 be
introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13858 APPROPRIATING
$1,153,453.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PERMITTING AND PLAN REVIEW
IMPLEMENTATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 13858 was presented and read. This action modifies the
original ordinance to include language that the funds will be appropriated from the General
Fund.
Motion by Mr. Yates seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13858 be
introduced.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13858.
Motion made by Ms. Mandel, seconded by Mr. Yates that proposed Ord. No.
13858 be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13858 adopted.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 13859 REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 13541, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 8, 2012, AND ENACTING A NEW
ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF, PRESCRIBING THE SALARY OF THE SECRETARY-
TREASURER OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO APPOINT TIMOTHY R. SNOKE, WHEREBY TIMOTHY R. SNOKE
WILL BE EMPLOYED MAY 19, 2014 AS SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT, WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE.
Proposed Ord. No. 13859 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District
Charter requires that the salary of the Secretary-Treasurer be set by Ordinance. Section 7.020
of the District Charter requires that the Secretary-Treasurer be appointed by the Board of
Trustees. The appointment of Tim Snoke is being made at a salary of $150,000 per year with a
start date of May 19, 2014.
Motion by Mr. Berry seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No. 13859 be
introduced.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted to suspend the rules to allow
for adoption of proposed Ord. No. 13859.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel that proposed Ord. No.
13859 be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
The Chair declared proposed Ord. No. 13859 adopted.
Resolutions
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3146 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13405, ADOPTED
JUNE 14, 2012, AUTHORIZED THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A SERIES OF CONTRACTS
AND AGREEMENTS WITH BANK OF AMERICA N.A., WHEREBY BANK OF AMERICA
WOULD PROVIDE BANKING AND SAFEKEEPING SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
Resolution No. 3146 was presented and read.
Motion made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Yates that Resolution No. 3146 be
adopted.
Motion passed – 5 ayes, no nays, 1 abstain
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner abstain
The Chair declared Resolution No. 3146 adopted.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3147 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13275, ADOPTED
JUNE 9, 2011, 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 WOULD PROVIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES FOR THE
DISTRICT.
Resolution No. 3147 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3148 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13380, ADOPTED
APRIL 12, 2012, AUTHORIZED THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A SERIES OF CONTRACTS
AND AGREEMENTS WITH BROWN SMITH WALLACE, LLC, WHEREBY BROWN SMITH
WALLACE, LLC WOULD PROVIDE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
Resolution No. 3148 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3149 WHEREAS ORDINANCE NO. 13093, ADOPTED
JUNE 10, 2010, 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. (CCMI)
WHEREBY CORPORATE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, INC. (CCMI) WILL PROVIDE THIRD
PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT’S WATER BACK-UP, WORKERS’
COMPENSATION, GENERAL LIABILITY, AUTO, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS CLAIMS AND
ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DISTRICT, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION, RATE COMMISSION OR DISTRICT STAFF AS MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT.
Resolution No. 3149 was presented and read.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3145 EXPRESSING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’
APPRECIATION TO ROBERT D. BREIG FOR HIS 15 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT NOVEMBER 9, 1998, TO HIS
RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2014.
Resolution No. 3145 was presented and read.
Motion made by Mr. Yates, seconded by Ms. Mandel that Resolution Nos. 3145,
3147, 3148 and 3149 be adopted.
Motion passed – voice vote, all ayes
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Mr. Yates indicated that with the expiration of Mr. Buford’s term and the
appointment of Ms. Bonner, the Board needs to elect a City board member to fulfill the current
chair term through March 2015. The District’s process is that the County Trustees are to
nominate the Chair. Mr. Berry nominated Ms. Mandel to be Chair. Mr. Yates seconded that
nomination. No other nominations were placed on the floor. Mr. Yates motioned to close
nominations, and Mr. Berry seconded.
Motion passed – 6 ayes, no nays
Poll taken: M. Yates aye R. Berry aye
A. Mandel aye V. Patton aye
J. Faul aye R. Bonner aye
Mr. Berry moved that to accept the nomination of Ms. Mandel as the Chairman.
Mr. Yates seconded and motion was passed.
Motion passed - voice vote; all ayes, no nays
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Upon motion made Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Mandel, and unanimously passed,
the meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer