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JOURNAL OF THE (1567th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
September 10, 2015 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, Vice Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
R. T. Berry T.R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
R.L. Bonner S.M. Myers, General Counsel
V. E. Patton M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
T.A. Bellville, Asst Director of Finance
R.L. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Also present were:
Trustee Faul opened the meeting pursuant to notice and call. Motion was made by Trustee
Faul and seconded by Trustee Bonner for the Board go into Closed Session to discuss
personnel actions under §610.021(3), and legal, confidential, or privileged matters
under § 610.021(1), RSMO 1988 Supp.
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Trustee Faul called the Board of Trustees meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and asked for the
approval of Journal from proceeding meeting. Trustee Berry and Trustee Bonner moved and
seconded.
The Board Chair had no comments.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Ed Laux RJN Group
Barbara Mohn MSD Terry Briggs SITE
John Strahlman MSD Tom Sullivan
Sean Hadley MSD John W. Scates Senator Roy Blunt
Maria Collins MSD Karla R. May State Representative
Michael Grace MSD Don Willey Liuna 110
Lance LeCombe MSD Tim Pruitt NAACP
Vicki Taylor-Edwards MSD Zaki Baruti UAPO
Betsy Schubert MSD Steve Lewis AGC
Todd Bolte MSD Ronny Griffin Laborers Local 110
Todd Loretta MSD Makal Ali AABCA
Shonnah Paredes MSD Elise Ibendahl CH2M
Steve Hahn MSD Marc Eshelman M3Engineering
Diane Fink Gonzalez Jim Coll Jacobs
Cary Duchene Black & Veatch Rev. Elston K. McCowan NAACP
Lawrence Nwachukwu Basilico Engineering Christy Wilson CDI
Adolphus Pruitt NAACP
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Trustee Berry reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at the District’s
Headquarters on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at approximately 9:30 a.m. In addition to public
attendance, those present at the meeting included Trustees Berry, Bonner, and Mandel, as well
as District Directors and staff.
The first item on the agenda was a discussion by Lance LeComb regarding state
legislative lobbying services. The current contract for services provide by Kyna Iman
LLC will end September 2015. With Board approval, a Resolution will authorize a one-
year (1) renewal term to the existing contract. This is Item No. 65 on tonight's Agenda.
The second agenda item was the Quarterly Diversity Update report presented by
Shonnah Paredes and Vicki Taylor Edwards. Shonnah and Vicki provided Community
Benefits Agreement (CBA) compliance updates, which included the status of the
Disparity Study, MSD's BUD Job Training Program, First Source Hiring Program,
Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise, Education and Internship
Programs, Labor Utilization and Compliance Monitoring. Information was provided by
staff outlining the completion of all sections of the Community Benefits Agreement.
Updates were also provided regarding the District's Diversity Program, Capital Projects
vendor and workforce commitments and compliance. Lastly, an update on the Prism
Software project was provided. There is no Board action required at this time.
There were no additional items and no further comments. The next meeting is
tentatively scheduled for September 29, 2015.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
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Trustee Bonner reported that the Finance Committee met on September 1, 2015 with Trustees
Bonner, Berry, and Mandel in attendance. The minutes from the August 4, 2015 meeting were
approved.
The first item discussed on the agenda was a resolution that authorizes the staff to
exercise an additional one-year contract option with Pavilion Advisory Group, Inc. to
provide investment consulting services through the quarter ending September 30, 2016.
This will be item 66 on tonight’s agenda.
Staff then reported the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan closed with the low interest rate
of 1.22% for 20-years for sewer rehabilitation work.
The next item on the agenda was an ordinance authorizing the District to execute a
change order to the original $799,740.00 contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants,
Inc. in order to continue work on the debt feasibility study. This change order will
increase the contract value by $10,000 dollars to $809,740.00 for technical engineering
and economic feasibility review services for the District to complete a feasibility study
needed for the issuance of District Bonds. This is item 62 on tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday,
September 29, 2015. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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Trustee Faul reported that the Program Management Committee met on September 1, 2015 at
8:00 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Bonner, Berry, and Mandel.
The minutes of the August 4, 2015 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed
discussion regarding the following items:
Items 53 – 55 – Private Inflow and Infiltration Reduction projects – There was discussion
between the Committee and staff regarding the lack of bids received on these projects.
Generally, only two or three bids per project are being received. The Committee asked if
staff had considered splitting the projects to smaller portions. Staff indicated they have
bid smaller projects of this type with similar results, but agreed to further review whether
this approach would enlist more interest from the contractors.
Item 60 – Comprehensive Ammonia and Nutrient Removal Master Plan – Staff
discussed the need for this master plan in preparation of future EPA regulation on
effluent discharges at MSD’s wastewater treatment facilities. A discussion regarding the
likelihood of these regulations coming to fruition ensued, with staff indicating that it is
confident it will happen, it is only a matter of when. The District anticipates these
regulations could take effect within the next 5-15 years.
Item 64 – Taylor Fillmore Harrison Sanitary Relief – Staff provided details of this
supplemental appropriation to the construction funds to cover additional costs for rock
excavation encountered during construction. Staff indicated that the contractor was
experiencing significantly more rock to be removed than the original design plans had
indicated. Staff was investigating these discrepancies and will provide the results to the
Committee at a later meeting. Staff requested introduction and adoption of this
ordinance at tonight’s meeting in order to keep the project and the restoration on
schedule.
As was previously requested by the Board, staff gave a presentation and overview of the
District’s Engineering Consultant Selection Process. The presentation identified
regulations, policies, selection criteria and supporting materials used for the selection.
There was brief discussion and staff answered questions from the Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 a.m.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 8:00
a.m.
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Executive Director report thanked the chair and presented three(3) items to the Board.
1. First, I am pleased to report the District has once again received an award from
Government Finance Officers Association for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 for our
Popular Annual Financial Report. This represents the 3rd consecutive year the District
has received this award.
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In the absence of authoritative standards governing the presentation of material
presented in this document, the GFOA’s requirements to receive this award are based
on an evaluation of the information presented, reader appeal, understandability,
distribution and other elements such as creativity and usefulness. This document is
intended to supplement detailed financial reports to make information more readily
accessible to a broader audience served by the traditional financial reports.
This award represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management. I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize and commend members of
the Finance Department and the Public Information Division for their work on receiving
this outstanding achievement.
2. Second, I would like to direct everyone’s attention to the gentleman sitting in the Director
of Finance’s seat this evening. On Tuesday September 8, 2015, Mr. Marion Gee joined
the District as the new Director of Finance. Mr. Gee comes to us from the City of San
Antonio where, as the Assistant Finance Director, he oversaw the rates, financing, and
policy issues for the city owned utilities.
Prior to his time in San Antonio, Mr. Gee served for 11 years as the Budget and Finance
Director at Louisville MSD. I ask that everyone join me in welcoming Mr. Gee to the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
3. Finally Mr. Chair, I would like to thank our Assistant Director of Finance Theresa
Bellville. Over the past year, Theresa has served 6 months as the part-time and 6
months as the full-time acting Director of Finance with the District. During that period,
under Theresa’s leadership, the Finance Department held a key role in the Rate
Commission process, addressed issues with the change in Missouri American’s billing
system and completed the implementation of the recently released new billing format.
During that time, the Finance Department also performed their normal duties. I ask again
that everyone join me in thanking Ms. Bellville for her extra-ordinary commitment to the
District over these past 12 months.
Thank you Mr. Chairman, this concludes my report.
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The Chair asked for comments from the public. There were four(4) comments:
1. Representative Karla May addressed the Board with concerns regarding the St. Louis
American article about the MBE requirements and MSD’s goals to fulfill these
requirements. Executive Director explained that our MBE requirements, disparity study
goals and policies can be found on our website if she wished to review, but suggested
that the HR Director, Vicki Taylor-Edwards and Manager of Diversity, Shonnah
Parades, review the entire program with her. The Executive Director suggested a
meeting where she and others could ask questions directly. Representative May
agreed to the meeting, but insisted on an answer to take back to her constituents.
Trustee Bonner provided clarification of Representative May’s request as it relates to
the article in the newspaper, rather than a review of MSD’s requirements.
Representative May agreed to immediately meet with the Director of HR and Manager
of Diversity to answer her questions.
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2. Mr. Adolphus Pruitt suggested to the Board and Executive Director that he could answer
Representative May’s questions as he believed her concerns related to all-white
permanent employee crews, who did not have to meet MBE goals. He believed she
wanted to know how the policy evolved and how it was implemented. Adolphus stated
that the last time he was in front of the board, he gave notice and asked to schedule a
meeting to discuss issues.
Mr. Pruitt stated he was told that someone from the Board would attend meetings to
discuss, but the last communication he received from the Executive Director indicated
that the Executive Director and others would be present, but the Board would not be
present.
Mr. Pruitt stated he believed the Board was not interested in meeting, per that letter, so
they escalated their concerns. Mr. Pruitt provided copies of letter from the State
President of Core, Congress of Racial Equality, to join in their efforts. He stated it was
unfortunate that they needed to consider Board members as targets since the Board
refused to join discussions. Mr. Pruitt excluded Trustee Berry from his attack and
commended Trustee Berry on his concerns for contractors who are unable to meet their
expected MBE goals, but all other Board members would be considered. Mr. Pruitt
stated that he will target the St. Louis Regional Chambers and all of the attorneys on the
Board, as well as, their clients.
Mr. Pruitt believes there is a person of authority that has made discriminatory decisions
over the past 2 years. He shared situations of journeymen who signed up on MSD’s first
list, who are committed to the union with 20-30 years of experience, but were never
given the opportunity to work on an MSD project. Mr. Pruitt argued that the reason
these men were not hired was due to the alleged decision of the Executive Director. Mr.
Pruitt stated that the Executive Director shared that if a contractor had an all-white crew
and they were full time employees; they did not have to meet the goals. Mr. Pruitt stated
that the Executive Director shared he would not require white people to be laid off, so
that black people could be hired. Mr. Pruitt stated that the Executive Director is a target
and that the situation would only escalate further. Mr. Pruitt then related the MSD policy
and Executive Director to Jim Crow and the Klu Klux Klan.
Mr. Pruitt also added that MSD has spent hundreds of dollars on a third party
compliance monitor as an employee, but there are still multiple complaints about things
that occur on job sites. He then added that the Executive Director maintains a good
relationship with the third party monitor, who has several contracts with MSD and Mr.
Pruitt does not believe the third party monitor has the best interest of African Americans
on the job. He ended by stating that this was not a Ferguson initiative, but an Adolphus
Pruitt initiative and he does things different and he is in this for a fight.
Trustee Bonner asked Mr. Pruitt about his statement regarding the Board refusing to
meet with him to discuss issues. Mr. Pruitt stated he asked for a meeting during a prior
Board meeting and the Board agreed, but he then received a letter from the Executive
Director indicating that the meeting would consist only of Susan Meyers, Human
Resources, EEO and the Executive Director himself. Trustee Bonner further asked if Mr.
Pruitt had extended an invitation with dates, times, etc. to the Board and Mr. Pruitt stated
that the reference was for future meetings and the Board was never in attendance.
Trustee Patton shared that she was not at the last Board meeting and Trustee Faul
stated a shared willingness to sit down and discuss these issues with Mr. Pruitt at any
time.
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3. Mr. Makal Ali addressed the Board and asked Trustee Berry if he submitted a rebuttal to
the St. Louis American article. Trustee Faul stated that there was a meeting set with
the St Louis American, but he did not believe MSD had submitted a rebuttal. Mr. Ali
argued that two months have passed without a response from MSD and claimed that
this was due to MSD’s inability to argue the issue. Mr. Ali asked if MSD believed that
African Americans were getting their fair share within the workforce and contractors?
Mr. Ali refused a response from the Executive Director. He asked for a specific
percentage of what African Americans contractors are receiving. Trustee Bonner stated
that all she could offer is what has been reported to the Board and that is about sub-
contractors meeting the 17% required MWBE goals. Mr. Pruitt interjected that MSD
should be providing workforce percentage by trade.
Trustee Faul stated that in some cases MSD meets, exceed or sometimes fall short of
what is required. Trustee Faul stated that all the information was presented at the MSD
committee meetings and is public knowledge and accessible to everyone for review. Mr.
Ali was not satisfied with the responses he received and shared similar threats of
showing up at the Board members’ doors and made several racial slurs towards the
MSD staff and Board members.
4. Lawrence Nwachukwu, Owner of Basilico Engineering, gave testimony to his
progression educationally and professionally working for MSD and the individuals who
gave him business opportunities once he graduated and moved on to establish his own
engineering company. He noted several jobs that he oversaw and managed for MSD
and the amount of work his company has been affiliated with in the St. Louis region. Mr.
Nwachukwu states that he has not come to seek vengeance, but to present to the
Board an MSD FY2016 Consultant Selection Company Backlog listing printed February
10, 2015 which does not list his company.
Mr. Nwachukwu would like to know why his company isn’t listed and how he can be
placed back on the list of eligible companies with/for MSD. Trustee Faul indicated he
would look into Mr. Nwachukwu’s situation and will report back to the Board his findings
and encourages all Board members to inform themselves as much as possible to be an
active and informed Board. Trustee Bonner stated that she remembers bringing up Mr.
Nwachukwu’s concerns in the past and asks to be placed on record asking for
information regarding Mr. Nwachukwu’s concerns. Trustee Faul asked the HR Director
and Manager of Diversity, Vicki Taylor Edwards and Shonnah Parades, to meet with
Representative May at this time.
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Trustee Faul moved to review the Consent Agenda.
The Secretary Treasurer requested to pull item #18, Ordinance 14199 due to an issue related to
the project.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14192
APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,850,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION IN BISSELL - COLDWATER - MISSOURI - MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION (2016)
CONTRACT A (12060), IN THE CITIES OF JENNINGS, FLORISSANT, NORTHWOODS, PASADENA HILLS
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. 20283 WITH SAK CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE
AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14193
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CSO VOLUME
REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (11146), IN THE CITIES OF ST. LOUIS AND PINE LAWN,
MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14194
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH 24:1 PARKWAY
COLLABORATIVE FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE -
HEART OF PINE LAWN/NORTHWOODS POINT (12659), IN THE CITY OF PINE LAWN, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14195
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITYARCHRIVER FOUNDATION FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN
INFRASTRUCTURE - LUTHER ELY SMITH SQUARE IMPROVEMENTS (12660), IN THE CITY OF ST.
LOUIS, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14196
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ST. LOUIS
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
- NORTH SARAH PHASE III (12661), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14197
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SIGMA ALDRICH
CORPORATION FOR COST SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE -
SIGMA ALDRICH SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS (12662), IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS,
MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14198
APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND
TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, UTILITY RELOCATION, AND RELATED
ACTIVITIES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY TUNNEL AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES FOR
JEFFERSON BARRACKS TUNNEL (LEMAY WWTP TO MARTIGNEY PS) (11711) IN UNINCORPORATED
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL BOARD ACTION.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14200
APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN LYNKIRK STUDY AREA I/I REDUCTION (11651) IN THE
CITY OF KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20300 WITH BATES UTILITY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14201
APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
COMPENSATORY FLOOD STORAGE IN MISSOURI RIVER WWTP SECONDARY TREATMENT
EXPANSION (MITIGATION CREDIT) (10465) IN THE CITY OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14202
APPROPRIATING FORTY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($42,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN
NEWCASTLE I/I REDUCTION (11664) 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. 20294 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC.
FOR THE AFORESAID EMERGENCY REPAIR.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14203
APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,100,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN PICKWICK - BERNADINE - BIMINI SANITARY RELIEF
(11698) IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20302 WITH UNNERSTALL CONTRACTING CO., LTD. FOR
THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14204
APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,500,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION IN UNIVERSITY CITY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION – EAST (WC-01) (12062) IN THE CITIES
OF GREENDALE, NORMANDY, AND PAGEDALE, AND THE VILLAGES OF BEL-NOR AND GLEN ECHO
PARK, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON
BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20257
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14205
APPROPRIATING FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ($4,000,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT
FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY STORAGE FACILITY IN UNIVERSITY CITY SANITARY STORAGE
FACILITY (HAFNER CT) (11992) IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL BOARD ACTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14206
APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,500,000.00) FROM THE
SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION IN COLDWATER CREEK WWTP SCREENINGS &
WASHER/COMPACTOR IMPROVEMENTS (11809) 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. 20285
WITH PLOCHER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE AFORESAID WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14207
APPROPRIATING SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($60,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE
AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT COSTS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN LAVINIA DR. #10709 STORM SEWER
(11354) 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. 20297 WITH GAEHLE GRADING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14208
APPROPRIATING FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($52,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN MADISON #708 STORM SEWER
(10221) IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20298 WITH J.H. BERRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR THE
AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14209
APPROPRIATING SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($77,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF FOUNTAIN CREEK TO BE USED FOR
THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF INLETS, MANHOLES, SEWERS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE
IN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT - FOUNTAIN CREEK OMCI (12610) IN
VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE FOUNTAIN CREEK WATERSHED.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14210
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($550,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND
OF MALINE CREEK TO BE USED FOR THE REPAIR AND PLACEMENT OF INLETS, MANHOLES,
SEWERS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT – MALINE CREEK OMCI (12458) AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE
MALINE CREEK WATERSHED.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14211
APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($130,000.00) FROM THE
OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF UNIVERSITY CITY TO
BE USED FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF INLETS, MANHOLES, SEWERS, AND OTHER
INFRASTRUCTURE IN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT – UNIVERSITY CITY
OMCI (12608) IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNIVERSITY CITY WATERSHED.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14212
APPROPRIATING THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($39,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN WEST OAK DRIVE STORM
IMPROVEMENTS (11000) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE AND KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20299 WITH GAEHLE
GRADING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14213
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($85,000.00)
FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE COLDWATER CREEK WWTP
SCREENINGS & WASHER/COMPACTOR IMPROVEMENTS (11809) 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 AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO CONTRACT NO. 20098 W ITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS FOR THE
DESIGN OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14214
APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($600,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF FORCEMAIN REHABILITATION IN CAULKS
CREEK FORCEMAIN REHABILITATION (11789) IN THE CITIES OF CHESTERFIELD AND 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.
20320 WITH M3 ENGINEERING GROUP, PC, FOR THE AFORESAID DESIGN OF FORCEMAIN
REHABILITATION.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14215
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($90,000.00) FROM
THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT -
SEWER DESIGN (FY2013) CONTRACT B (11780) THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 20027 WITH VANCE
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR AFORESAID SEWER DESIGN SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO 14216
APPROPRIATING FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($570,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL
FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREAM FLOW GAUGES IN
STREAM FLOW GAUGE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (USGS) (10766); AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN
ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 10422 WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL
SURVEY FOR THE AFORESAID SERVICES.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO 14217
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS ($599,451.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT TO
CONTINUE THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS IN
STREAM FLOW WATER QUALITY SAMPLING (FY2014) (11916); AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 20087 WITH THE GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14218
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($70,000.00) FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT – PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT A (11758) THROUGHOUT THE
DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER
CONTRACT NO. 20217 W ITH PRZADA APPRAISAL SERVICES LLC, FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY
APPRAISAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14219
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($70,000.00) FROM
THE GENERAL FUND FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
- PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT B (12379) AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER CONTRACT NO. 20218 WITH SUTTON REALTY COMPANY
FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14220
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($70,000.00) FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT C (12380) THROUGHOUT THE
DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 UNDER
CONTRACT NO. 20219 WITH MUELLER & NEFF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS & CONSULTANTS, FOR
THE AFORESAID PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14221
MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($70,000.00) FROM
THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY APPRAISAL SERVICES IN THE GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT - PROPERTY APPRAISAL (2015) CONTRACT D (12381) THROUGHOUT THE
DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
CONTRACT NO. 20220 WITH REAL ESTATE ANALYSTS LIMITED, FOR THE AFORESAID PROPERTY
APPRAISAL SERVICES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14222
DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING PROPERTY DUE
TO INADEQUATE STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS FOR THE PROJECT KNOW N AS MALINE CREEK
CSO BO 051 & 052 LOCAL STORAGE FACILITY (CHAIN OF ROCKS DR TO CHURCH DR) (11656), IN THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF THE AREA, AND
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SAID REAL PROPERTY BY PURCHASE OR BY THE INSTITUTION
OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES - NONE
RESOLUTIONS - NONE
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14226
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT (MSD) TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ADS
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ADS) WHEREBY ADS WILL PROVIDE DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
FOR THE RAW FLOW METER DATA COLLECTED BY THE DISTRICT’S IN-HOUSE FLOW MONITORING
GROUP. THE RESULTING PROCESSED DATA IS UTILIZED BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR
COLLECTION SYSTEM MODELLING AND TO EVALUATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS
TO COMPLY WITH CONSENT DECREE REQUIREMENTS.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14227
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 13721 AS ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 12, 2013, AND ENACTING A NEW
ORDINANCE IN LIEU THEREOF, ESTABLISHING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR DISTRICT
TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14228
DESIGNATING THE UNDERWRITING TEAM FOR AN ISSUE OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2015B OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORD. NO. 14229
APPOINTING MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC. THE INSURANCE BROKER OF
RECORD FOR THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR,
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, W ITH FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL ONE-
YEAR RENEWAL TERMS AT THE OPTION OF THE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH MCGRIFF, SEIBELS & WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC. WHEREBY MCGRIFF, SEIBELS &
WILLIAMS OF MISSOURI, INC. WILL SERVE AS THE DISTRICT'S BROKER OF RECORD AND PROVIDE
OTHER SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT'S INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Faul, that the
Ordinance Nos. 14192-14222 & 14226-14229 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: V. Patton – aye; R. Bonner – aye; B. Berry – aye; J. Faul - aye
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NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCES
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14230, APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,570,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED
FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN BISSELL - COLDWATER - MISSOURI - MERAMEC PUBLIC I/I
REDUCTION (2016) CONTRACT E (11923) IN THE CITY OF FLORISSANT 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. 20293
WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14230 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20293 consists
of the rehabilitation of approximately 41,831 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 48-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 387 manholes, and 560 service connections. The purpose of
this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Mattese Creek and Coldwater Creek watersheds, 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 550 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14230 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14231, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION FOR COST
SHARING IN CSO VOLUME REDUCTION GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - BELLEFONTAINE
CEMETERY - EVERGREEN GLEN WATERSHED RESTORATION (12658), IN THE CITY OF ST.
LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14231 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Bellefontaine Cemetery Association 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 include the installation of a
bioretention basin at the northeast corner of the cemetery property. Total cost of the green infrastructure is
estimated at $160,000. Bellefontaine Cemetery Association is requesting approximately $90,000 reimbursement for
the project. This project has been approved by the MDNR/EPA as an early action project under the conditions
outlined in the Long Term Control Plan.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Ordinance No.14231 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14232, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,620,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED
FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN NORTH BADEN CREEK I/I
REDUCTION (BP-532) (WINCHESTER DR) (11693) IN THE CITIES OF NORMANDY, NORTHWOODS, AND
PASADENA HILLS, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-
TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT NO. 20316 WITH FRED M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14232 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20316 consists
of the construction of approximately 2,695 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 15-inches in
diameter and the removal of private inflow sources at 42 properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Baden watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed
SSO (BP-532) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
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Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14232 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14233, APPROPRIATING THREE MILLION NINE HUNDRED
SEVENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,970,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED
FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION IN UNIVERSITY CITY PUBLIC I/I REDUCTION – EAST (WC-02 &
WC-03) (12063) IN THE CITIES OF PAGEDALE AND WELLSTON AND THE VILLAGE OF HILLSDALE,
MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF
OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20282 WITH SAK
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14233 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20282 consists
of the rehabilitation of approximately 63,500 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 27-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 280 manholes, and 964 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. This project will provide for the future elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-
451 & BP-621) after additional project construction and post construction monitoring. This project is scheduled to
be completed in 780 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Ordinance No.. 14233 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14234, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,450,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER GROVES TRUNK E SANITARY REHABILITATION AND I/I REDUCTION
PHASE IV (PART 1) (11678) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, AND 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. 20311 WITH FRED
M. LUTH & SONS, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14234 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20311 consists
of the removal of private inflow sources on 476 properties. This construction is the fourth phase of a multi-phase
improvement project. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, to
reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sewer mains. This project will provide for the elimination of four
(4) constructed SSOs (BP-187, BP-194, BP-578 & BP-587) after construction of future phases and post construction
monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 426 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14234 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14235, APPROPRIATING TWO MILLION THREE HUNDRED
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,350,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR
PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN WEBSTER GROVES TRUNK E SANITARY REHABILITATION AND I/I REDUCTION
PHASE IV (PART 2) (11678) IN THE CITIES OF GLENDALE, KIRKWOOD, AND 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. 20313 WITH BI-
STATE UTILITIES COMPANY FOR THE AFORESAID PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14235 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20313 consists
of the removal of private inflow sources on 461 properties. This construction is the fourth phase of a multi-phase
improvement project. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed, to
reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sewer mains. This project will provide for the elimination of four
(4) constructed SSOs (BP-187, BP-194, BP-578 & BP-587) after construction of future phases and post construction
monitoring. This project is scheduled to be completed in 426 days.
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Motion was made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14235 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14236, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,220,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED
FOR SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL IN ROCK HILL SANITARY RELIEF
(SKME-618) (11069) IN THE CITIES OF ROCK HILL AND KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20317 WITH BI-STATE UTILITIES COMPANY FOR THE
AFORESAID SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION AND PRIVATE I/I REMOVAL.
Proposed Ord. No. 14236 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20317 consists
of the construction of approximately 932 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in
diameter and the removal of inflow sources from 249 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of four (4) SSOs (BP-
158, BP-196, BP-340 & BP-501) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 420 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14236 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14237, APPROPRIATING THREE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($310,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT FUND
OF DEER CREEK TO BE USED FOR CHANNEL STABILIZATION IN HERMITAGE HILLS BANK STABILIZATION
(FRONTENAC 3-1) (11003) IN THE CITY OF FRONTENAC, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20312 WITH IDEAL LANDSCAPE GROUP FOR THE AFORESAID
CHANNEL STABILIZATION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14237 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20317 consists
of the construction of approximately 932 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 15-inches in
diameter and the removal of inflow sources from 249 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce
inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Deer Creek watershed. This project will provide for the elimination of four (4) SSOs (BP-
158, BP-196, BP-340 & BP-501) after construction of additional public I/I removal and post construction monitoring.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 420 days.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14237 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14238, APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($290,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT FUND
OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN RALEIGH DRIVE #8829 STORM
SEWER (11338) IN THE TOWN OF GRANTWOOD VILLAGE, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER
DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20308 WITH ABOVE AND BELOW CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE
AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14238 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20308 consists
of the construction of approximately 659 lineal feet of pipe sewers 30-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding of 8821 and 8829 Raleigh Drive and 8828 and 8836 Rock Forest
Drive and to alleviate structure flooding of 8837 Raleigh Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180
days.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Ordinance No. 14238 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14239, APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($125,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF GRAVOIS CREEK TO BE USED FOR STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION IN
WHITEHAVEN AND RALEIGH STORM SEWER (11350) IN THE TOWN OF GRANTWOOD VILLAGE, MISSOURI;
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20305 W ITH J.H. BERRA
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION.
Proposed Ord. No. 14239 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #20305 consists
of the construction of approximately 246 lineal feet of pipe sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 18-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate structural flooding at 8951 Whitehaven
Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14239 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14240, APPROPRIATING EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($822,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
DESIGN OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN COLDWATER CREEK WWTF FINAL CLARIFIERS
REPLACEMENT (12504) IN UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20336 WITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE
AFORESAID W ASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN.
Proposed Ord. No. 14240 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20336 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for the design of the Coldwater Creek WWTF Final Clarifiers
Replacement (12504) project. The purpose of this project is to demolish four existing square final clarifiers,
construct a new circular final clarifier, and enlarge the existing channel and piping to three remaining circular
clarifiers. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $4,540,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2018.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Ordinance No. 14240 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14241, APPROPRIATING ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED
NINETY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,696,000.00) FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN
COMPREHENSIVE AMMONIA AND NUTRIENT REMOVAL MASTER PLAN (12070) THROUGHOUT THE
DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT NO. 20337 WITH BLACK &
VEATCH CORPORATION FOR THE AFORESAID MASTER PLAN PREPARATION.
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Proposed Ord. No. 14241 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20337 with Black & Veatch Corporation for the design of the Comprehensive Ammonia and Nutrient
Removal Master Plan (12070) project. The purpose of this project is to prepare a comprehensive Master Plan to
develop and guide the District’s ammonia and nutrient removal strategy at the District’s wastewater treatment plant
facilities over the next 15 years.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Ordinance No.14241 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14242, APPROPRIATING SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($687,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
DESIGN OF COMBINED SEWERS IN DEGIVERVILLE COMBINED SEWER RELOCATION (11136) 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. 20338
WITH FARNSWORTH GROUP, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID COMBINED SEWER DESIGN.
Proposed Ord. No. 14242 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20338 with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for the design of the Degiverville Combined Sewer Relocation (11136)
project. The purpose of this project is to relocate approximately 3,800 lineal feet of existing combined sewer out of
the Metrolink right-of-way and increase the level of service. The preliminary construction cost estimate is
$2,640,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2019.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Ordinance No. 14242 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14243, APPROPRIATING FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($441,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
DESIGN OF A PUMP STATION IN LEMAY PUMP STATIONS 1 AND 2 IMPROVEMENTS (12488) 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. 20339 WITH DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE AFORESAID PUMP STATION
DESIGN.
Proposed Ord. No. 14243 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20339 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for the design of the Lemay Pump Stations 1 and 2
Improvements (12488) project. The purpose of this project is to make improvements to aging failing pump stations
by upgrading gates, pumps, and electrical systems. The preliminary construction cost estimate is $4,318,000.
Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2017.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Berry, that the
Ordinance No. 14243 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
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INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14244, APPROPRIATING TWO HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($210,000.00) FROM THE OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT
FUND OF THE SEMINARY BRANCH OF RIVER DES PERES TO BE USED FOR THE DESIGN OF STORM
SEWERS IN BIG BEND TO PAPIN STORM SEWER PHASE I (10035) 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. 20340 WITH HART
ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE AFORESAID STORM SEWER DESIGN.
Proposed Ord. No. 14244 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #20340 with Hart Engineering, LLC for the design of the Big Bend to Papin Storm Sewer Phase I (10035)
project. The purpose of this project is to alleviate basement and yard flooding at five properties by designing 2,730
lineal feet of 12-inch to 36-inch diameter storm sewers. This project scope was increased to add 815 feet of 12-inch
storm sewer in support of Private Inflow Reduction affiliated with the Webster Groves Trunk E I/I Reduction project.
The preliminary construction cost estimate is $978,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2018.
Motion was made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14244 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 14245, MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00) FROM THE SANITARY
REPLACEMENT FUND TO BE USED FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT COSTS FOR SANITARY SEWER
CONSTRUCTION IN TAYLOR - FILLMORE - HARRISON SANITARY RELIEF (SKME-502 & 503) (10121) IN THE
CITY OF KIRKWOOD AND UNINCORPORATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI.
Proposed Ord. No. 14245 was presented and read. The work being done under Contract #20033 consists
of the construction of approximately 6,500 lineal feet of sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 30-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building backups and overcharged sanitary
sewers. This project will eliminate three (3) SSOs (BP-400, BP-385 and BP-407). This project is scheduled to be
completed by July 2015.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Mr. Faul, that the
Ordinance No. 14245 be introduced.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
Motion was made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Ordinance No. 14245 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NO 14246, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER
INTO A CHANGE ORDER FOR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) TO THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WITH
RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEEDED TO PREPARE THE
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY NEEDED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DISTRICT BONDS.
Proposed Ord. No. 14246 was presented and read. This authorizes the District to execute a change order
to the original contract with Raftelis continue work on the debt feasibility study.
Motion was made by Ms. Patton, seconded by Mr. Faul, that the
Ordinance No. 14246 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
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RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3231, EXPRESSES THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION
TO ANDREW KURTZ FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT FROM MAY 27, 1986, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015.
Motion was made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Bonner, that the
Resolution No. 3231 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: J. Faul – aye; B. Berry – aye; R. Bonner – aye; V. Patton - aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3232, EXPRESSES THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ APPRECIATION
TO MAURICE E. STINNETT FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE METROPOLITAN ST.
LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT FROM FEBRUARY 3, 1986, TO HIS RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2015.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Faul, that the
Resolution No. 3232 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel – aye; M. Yates – aye; R. Bonner – aye; R. Berry - aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3233, WILL EXERCISE THE ONE-YEAR RENEWAL TERM OF THE
CONTRACT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13718, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 12 2013,
WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KYNA IMAN, LLC FOR
STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
Motion was made by Mr. Berry, seconded by Mr. Faul, that the
Resolution No. 3233 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel – aye; M. Yates – aye; R. Bonner – aye; R. Berry - aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3234, EXTENDS THE CONTRACT WITH PAVILION ADVISORY
GROUP, INC. (PAVILION) THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13719, ADOPTED
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013, AND AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON
BEHALF OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEW ER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
PAVILION TO PROVIDE PENSION FUND, DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, AND DEFINED
CONTRIBUTION PLAN INVESTMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT.
Motion was made by Ms. Bonner, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Resolution No. 3234 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel – aye; M. Yates – aye; R. Bonner – aye; R. Berry - aye
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3235, THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3235 WILL EXTEND
THE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 13464, ADOPTED AUGUST 9, 2012,
WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER ON BEHALF OF THE
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH JASON CONSULTANTS, LLC WHEREBY JASON CONSULTANTS, LLC WOULD PROVIDE FORCE MAIN
NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (CONDITION ASSESSMENT) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THROUGHOUT
THE DISTRICT,
Motion was made by Mr. Faul, seconded by Ms. Patton, that the
Resolution No. 3235 be adopted.
Motion passed - 4 ayes – 0-nays
Poll taken: A. Mandel – aye; M. Yates – aye; R. Bonner – aye; R. Berry - aye
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Trustee Berry expressed his comments with the public regarding the evening’s events. He
apologized for the absence of Mr. Pruitt and Representative May. Trustee Berry expressed his
past chair position and the commitment made to retrofit and re-energize the minority
involvement and participation at MSD. He stated this took place through tedious disparity
studies processes that uncovered issues they were not aware of, but that past and present
chairs worked hard to make things fair for everyone. Trustee Berry shared that he was greatly
disturbed by the highly respected individuals comments and that more work needs to be done,
but would like to hear the other side of the issue. Mr. Berry shared conversations about how well
our diversity programs are working, but stated his uncertainty due to the statements expressed
this evening. Mr. Berry indicated that forcing contractors may or may not be the resolution, but
will look forward to working with the Board to dedicate his remaining time to see these problems
fixed.
Trustee Bonner thanked Trustee Berry and her predecessors and expressed her equal
concerns and questions that focus around process. Trustee Bonner believes the problems are
systemic and reiterated Mr. Pruitt’s complaint about the Executive Directors’ policy creations.
Trustee Bonner shared her experience on multiple Boards and that she believes that the Board
of Trustees should set policies and staff should implement those policies. Trustee Bonner
believes there should not be an instance where a staff member makes unilateral changes
without the Board inputting or improving these changes. Trustee Bonner would like more
conversations around the systemic issues and the shared information with the Board and/or the
Community. She would like to ensure that there isn’t any retaliation for staff members who
would like to come forward. She would like to have processes in place for those who feel
aggrieved and address those individuals in a professional and respectful way.
Mr. Berry shared that 100% of the staff and Board members wants the program to be successful
and is uncertain as to where the problem lies. Trustee Berry also asked the Director of
Engineering, Rich Unverferth, if a meeting could be scheduled with Lawrence Nwachukwu to
answer any questions and concerns Mr. Nwachukwu may have. Trustee Bonner indicated that
the Vice Chair shared a process where the entire Board should be involved in listening to and
understanding where the problem lies and she would like to hear the District’s response to Mr.
Nwachukwu and asks that the conversation should be documented. Trustee Berry agreed, but
stated that the current time was not appropriate for the conversation and that a meeting will be
scheduled with the Director of Engineering. Mr. Faul expressed clarification that this was not a
set process, but a personal preference and that his request was not a Board approved process
requirement.
Ms. Patton expressed belief that there are three(3) sides to a story. She expressed her
longevity on the Board and believes these issues are not finished and wants to see this come to
an end. Trustee Patton expressed her conversations with Lawrence Nwachukwu and that the
MSD consultant selections Company backlog list is not a representative list. She believes that
fair representation will not occur, if these issues are not addressed. She also explained that
there are those who do not meet the requirements and may not acquire the jobs, but those who
do meet them, should be given proper consideration. She also stated that she knows of some
individuals who hold under the table conversations or via private meetings to offer insight to
winning a particular bid and hopes that MSD staff is not taking part in those practices. She
suggested MSD meeting with other utilities who appear to do a better job with their Diversity
programs to find ways to improve our own MSD Diversity issues.
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Trustee Bonner stated that as a Board, they are all held accountable, but she will not be silent
when someone threatens to come to her door when she has not received informed participation.
Trustee Bonner wishes to have all the information, so she can make an informed decision and
will not accept responsibility for something she has not been involved with and will not be loyal
to that. She expressed her willingness to help find a resolution.
Upon motion made by Trustee Berry, seconded by Ms. Bonner, and unanimously passed, the
meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Secretary-Treasurer