HomeMy Public PortalAboutR2531RESOLUTION NO. 2531
WHEREAS, Robert G. Butchko has faithfully served The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 1, 1982, to his
retirement as Director of Engineering effective October 1, 2003, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Butchko's tireless energy, dedication and
loyalty have contributed to the development and progress of the District
and to the public which it serves, and
WHEREAS, as Director of Engineering, Mr. Butchko
managed the District's project planning and design, development review
and construction inspection, and greatly contributed to the water quality
and environment of the St. Louis metropolitan region, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Butchko's numerous honors and
distinctions include, but are not limited to:
1987 – received Commendation Resolution from District's
Board of Trustees for skill and professionalism of staff in
completing State Stormwater projects.
1993 – implemented the first revision of the District's Rules
and Regulations manual since 1967, updating and revising
the District's sanitary and stormwater criteria.
1993 – established procedures for consultant selection
which were recognized by the National Society of Professional
Engineers, and received the award for the District's
Qualifications Based Selection Procedure.
1997 – implemented the District's Storm System Master
Improvement Plan Program, which established new
stormwater criteria which set comprehensive standards for
watershed volumetric release rates and watershed studies
that identified capital improvement projects based on
benefit/cost priorities.
1997 – co-received the Consulting Engineers Council of
Missouri Engineering Excellence Competition Honor Award
with Burns & McDonnell for Wet Weather Sanitary Relief Lift
Stations.
1998 – received the Outstanding Engineer in Government
Award from the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers
(St. Louis Chapter).
1999 – received the Engineer of the Year Award from the
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (St. Louis
Chapter).
2001 – received the Alumni Achievement Award from the
University of Missouri – Rolla.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT:
THAT, this Board on behalf of itself, the District and its
people, and the public it serves, herewith cites and expresses its greatest
appreciation to Robert G. Butchko for his 21 years of exemplary service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT, a copy of this expression be presented to Mr. Robert
G. Butchko.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted September 11, 2003.