HomeMy Public PortalAboutR2304 R E S O L U T I O N NO. 2304 WHEREAS, John F. Koeper began his career with The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District on March 2, 1970 as Manager of Pump Stations, and thereafter
advanced through the positions of Director of Maintenance and Director of Operations,
culminating with his appointment as Executive Director on June 1, 1994, in which
office he served until his retirement effective November 1, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Koeper has been a capable and dedicated administrator
whose leadership has helped lay the groundwork for the District to enter the next
millennium prepared to face current and future challenges; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Koeper's tenure as Executive Director, the
District has continued its customer service initiatives and implemented an appraisal
system improvement program, most notably along the River des Peres sewer and flood
protection system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Koeper has given of his time and energy as an active
participant in local and national organizations including the American Public Works
Association, the Association of Municipal Sewerage Agencies, the Missouri Society of
Professional Engineers, and many local charitable and civic groups; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Koeper remains a devoted family man, placing the
interests of his wife, four daughters and five grandchildren ahead of his own;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT:
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THAT, this Board, on behalf of itself, the District, and the public it serves,
wishes to publicly acknowledge, commend and express its appreciation to John F.
Koeper for his leadership and service to the District and the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented
to Mr. Koeper.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted December 10, 1998.