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JOURNAL OF THE (1642nd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
February 11, 2021
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
M.E. Yates, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
M. Evans, Vice Chair(online) T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
J. Singer (online) S.M. Myers, General Counsel
R. Wilson M. M. Gee, Director of Finance(online)
A. Fehr(online) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering(online)
B. Wahby(online)
Also present were:
Roll call was made at 5:00p.m. All were present with Trustee Singer, Evans, Fehr and Wahby online.
Trustee Yates called the open session to order.
Trustee Yates then asked for the approval of the January 14, 2021 (1641st) Board Journal. The Journal was
approved by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Singer.
Comments by Board Chair - None
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Report of Board Committees:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Evans reported that The Program Management Committee met on February 2, 2021 at 7:36 a.m. The
meeting was attended by trustees Wilson; and Evans, Fehr, Singer, and Wahby via online.
The minutes of the January 5, 2021 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were
presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items:
Ordinance No. 15614 – 82ND Street to I-170 Sanitary Relief – Staff discussed this unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing project being constructed by J.H. Berra Construction Co. Staff is requesting an
additional $250,000 to complete construction. During the construction, MSD staff provided a re-designed sewer to
accommodate a future upstream project. The re-design required deepening of the sewer and associated tunnel,
which in turn increased costs when unanticipated bedrock and mixed soil conditions were encountered. Staff
requested this action be introduced and adopted at tonight’s meeting to allow for completion of the work and the
expedited restoration of Olive Boulevard.
Ordinance Nos. 15616-15618 – Staff provided details of three CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure
Grants being awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River per the Consent Decree. Staff
provided details of the grants being awarded to 3765 Lindell OZ LLC, City of St. Louis, and Mill Creek Flatts LLC
for the construction of various volume reducing improvements on their properties.
Ordinance No. 15624 – Emergency Repair #065 – Staff provided updated details on this Emergency Repair sewer
project located adjacent to the District’s Lemay Pump Station No. 1. The Executive Director declared the emergency
and notified the Board on October 26, 2020. Staff refreshed the Board on the issue and immediate concerns that
could impact District Operations in the event of a complete failure. Staff discussed in detail the current measures in
place as well as the repair plan going forward.
Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD (online)
Jon Sprague MSD (online) Tracey Coleman MSD (online)
Sean Hadley MSD (online) Shonnah Parades MSD (online)
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This supplemental funding request for the repair is $2,000,000. The original appropriation (Ordinance #15569) for
securing the site and stabilizing the project area was for $500,000. Staff is requesting introduction and adoption of
this ordinance at tonight’s meeting.
Ordinance Nos. 15625-15626 – Easement Condemnation Requests. Staff gave an update on the status of the
easement acquisitions on 3 parcels of ground for two projects on tonight’s agenda. Staff continues to coordinate
with the property owners but is seeking approval to move forward with condemnation efforts in order to keep these
projects on schedule.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 2, 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 a.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that The Finance Committee met on February 2, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Singer, Evans,
Yates, Wahby and Wilson in attendance. The minutes from the January 5, 2021 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a staff request to exercise the fourth one-year renewal option with
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the District. This will be Resolution
#3638 on tonight’s agenda.
Next on the agenda was a report by staff relating to the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of January 29, 2021.
Staff indicated that the portfolio is following the District’s Investment Policy. Staff then gave an update on the
Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021A and 2021B. The bond issues totaled approximately $103
million with a financing rate of .78%, which is a record low.
Lastly, staff announced that Secretary-Treasurer Snoke and Trustee Singer will further investigate last year’s
recommendation by AON to invest a portion of the District’s pension funds in the Allianz GI Structured Alpha Global
Equity 350 fund. This matter will be discussed during a future Committee meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This
concludes the Finance Committee Report.
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Trustee Wilson reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
February 2, 2021 at approximately 8:20 a.m. Those present included Chairperson Wilson as well as District
Directors and Staff, and participating via video web call were Trustees Evans, Fehr, Singer and Wahby.
Chairperson Wilson called roll, had no further comments, and by motion of all Trustees, approved the minutes of
the January 5, 2021 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes.
The first Agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding an Ordinance for Legal Consulting Services
Pertaining to Stormwater and Wastewater Rate Issues. This is Ordinance No. 15627 on tonight's Agenda.
The meeting was then adjourned at approximately 8:25 a.m. by Trustee Wilson. The next meeting date is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2021. This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Board Comments
Report.
Comments by the Executive Director:
The Executive Director informed the Board of Trustees about the expiration of board terms, as explained within
the Board Rules. On Monday March 15, 2021, the terms for the current Chair and Vice Chair will expire. At the
March Board meeting, we will hold elections for the new Chair and Vice Chair for the terms of March 16, 2021 –
March 15, 2023.
The Executive Director will forward the details and process to the Trustees. For that two-year period, a Trustee
for the City is scheduled to be the Chairman. Secretary-Treasurer Snoke will walk the County Trustees through
the process to nominate and elect a Chairman for the next two years and following that, the Secretary-Treasurer
will have the Trustees from the City nominate and elect a County Vice Chairman for the next two years. We plan
for this to be the last item on the Agenda at the March Board meeting and the information and details will be
forwarded to the Board. Thank you.
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Comments from the Public: - There were no public comments.
The Secretary-Treasurer asked the Board if they would like to pull any items for a separate vote within the
Consent Agenda. Hearing None, the Secretary-Treasurer asked for a vote on the consent agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15604 - Bissell Point WWTF Main Substation
Switchgear and MCC Replacement (12494)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,600,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Bissell Point WWTF Main Substation
Switchgear and MCC Replacement (12494) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15605 - Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to
Martigney PS) (11711)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Twenty-Six Million Dollars ($26,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for sanitary storage tunnel in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) in
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15606 - Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112
and P-113) Upgrades (12489)
Making an appropriation of Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112 and P-
113) Upgrades (12489) 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. 21989 with Tarlton
Corporation for pump station improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15607 - Larkwood – Jaywood – Sparrowwood Bank
Stabilization (CRE-07) (11432)
Making an appropriation of Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($560,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater
Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Larkwood – Jaywood – Sparrowwood Bank Stabilization (CRE-07) (11432)
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. 21976 with Two Alpha Contracting LLC
for channel stabilization.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15608 - Harlem Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) – Trunk
Sewer Rehabilitation (11800)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to
be used for design in Harlem Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) – Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation (11800) in the Cities of St.
Louis 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 Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 20498
with GS & P/MO, Inc. for design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15609 - Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-112
and P-113) Upgrades (Design Supplemental) (12489)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of pump station improvements in Louisa and Arsenal Pump Stations (P-
112 and P-113) Upgrades (Design Supplemental) (12489) 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
Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21841 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for design of pump station
improvements.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15610 - Scada System Upgrade (13467)
Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
planning, design, and engineering during construction phase services in Scada System Upgrade (13467) in various
locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22010 with EMA, Inc. for planning, design, and
engineering during construction phase services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15611 - OMCI Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement
Design (2021) (13193)
Appropriating One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($170,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction,
Improvement Fund of University City, One Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Maline Creek, Nine Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars
($955,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek, and One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater
Creek to be used for design in OMCI Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Design (2021) (13193) in the Cities of
Brentwood, Frontenac, Glendale, Ladue, Olivette, 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. 22011 with HR Green, Inc. for design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15612 - OMCI Stormwater Streambank Stabilization
Design (2021) (13189)
Appropriating One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance,
Construction, Improvement Fund of University City, Three Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($385,000.00) from
the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek, and One Hundred Forty Thousand
Dollars ($140,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek to be
used for design in OMCI Stormwater Streambank Stabilization Design (2021) (13189) in the Cities of Creve Coeur,
Des Peres, Overland, and St. Ann, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22012 with Intuition & Logic Engineering, Inc.
for design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15613 - Infiltration & Inflow Cost Allocation Services
(13422)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into a Contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for professional services – Rate Commission support in
Infiltration & Inflow Cost Allocation Services (13422) throughout The Metropolitan Sewer District Service Area.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates,
that Ordinance Nos. 15604 - 15613 be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
None
RESOLUTIONS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15614, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
construction in 82nd Street to I-170 Sanitary Relief (UR-08, UR-09) (11993) in the Cities of University City and Olivette,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 21758 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary
sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15614 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21758 consists
of the construction of approximately 5,928 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 15-inches to 30-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the University City
watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the
elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-421) during construction of the project. This project will facilitate future
elimination of one (1) wet weather pump station (P-790) and four (4) constructed SSOs (BP-416, BP-417, BP-433 &
BP-476) after construction of the Lindley Drive Sanitary Relief (I-170 to Ashmont Dr) (UR-07) (12329) project. This
project is scheduled to be completed in February 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15614 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing None
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15614 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15615, making an appropriation of Three Million One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($3,100,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation
in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract A (12508) in the Cities of Ballwin,
Des Peres, Ellisville, 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. 21982 with SAK Construction, LLC for
sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Proposed Ord. No. 15615 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21982 consists of
the rehabilitation of approximately 62,964 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 18-inches in
diameter using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods, 76 manholes, 1,080 service connections, and 30 point repairs.
The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Grand Glaize Creek, Fishpot Creek, and Fenton
Creek watersheds. This project is scheduled to be completed in 600 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15615 be Introduction.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15616, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with 3765 Lindell OZ, LLC, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 3765 Lindell Blvd
(13541) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15616 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with 3765 Lindell OZ, LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program
for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the
Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of one
(1) bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $63,000 and 3765 Lindell OZ, LLC is requesting
approximately $59,400 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15616 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15617, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with the City of St. Louis, for cost sharing
for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Louisiana Avenue Calm Street
(13545) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15617 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with the City of St. Louis to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for
construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the
Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of eight
(8) bioretention basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $240,000 and the City of St. Louis is requesting
approximately $240,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15617 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15618, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Mill Creek Flats LLC, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Mill Creek Flats (13416)
in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15618 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Mill Creek Flats LLC to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for
construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the
Mississippi River per the Long-Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of two
(2) bioretention basins, permeable pavement, underground infiltration, and a green roof. Total cost of the project is
estimated at $370,000 and Mill Creek Flats LLC is requesting approximately $273,600 reimbursement for the cost of
green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15618 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15619, Making an appropriation of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for green infrastructure construction in Maline Creek CSO BP 051 &
052 Local Storage Facility (Rain Garden) (12762) 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.
21993 with DJM Ecological Services, Inc. for green infrastructure construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15619 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21993 consists of
the construction of one (1) bioretention cell approximately 440 square feet, and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to install green source control devices to reduce stormwater volume entering the combined sewer system.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 210 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15619 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15620, Making an appropriation of One Million Three Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($1,350,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in
Midland Sanitary Relief (Midland Blvd to Sims Ave) (12352) in the City of Overland, Missouri; and authorizing the
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 22005 with Kolb Grading, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15620 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22005 consists of
the construction of approximately 2,533 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 18-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce basement backups and relieve overcharged
sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSOs (BP-095 and BP-145). This
project is scheduled to be completed in 270 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15620 be introduced.
Motion passed –5 ayes 1 abstention
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – abstain; B. Wahby – aye
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15621, Making an appropriation of Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Watkins Creek
Pump Station (P-101) Replacement (12491) 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.
21991 with Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for pump station improvements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15621 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21991
consists of the construction of a new submersible pump station at an alternate location outside of the floodplain.
The purpose of this project is to replace aging mechanical and electrical equipment and to address flooding issues
from backwater from the Mississippi River. This project is scheduled to be completed in 395 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15621 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15622, making an appropriation of One Hundred Ten Thousand
Dollars ($110,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in
Nottingham Estates Dr. #5217 Storm Sewer (11536) 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. 21992 with Taylormade Construction Company LLC for storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15622 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21992
consists of the construction of approximately 243 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 15-inches to 16-
inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding at 5217
Nottingham Estates Drive in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 160 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15622 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15623, Making an appropriation of One Hundred Ten Thousand
Dollars ($110,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Gravois Creek to
be used for storm sewer construction in St. Simon Ct. #10023 Storm Channel (GCMB-250) (10266) 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. 22004 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc.
for storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15623 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22004
consists of the construction of approximately 40 lineal feet of storm sewers 48-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to repair a deteriorated storm sewer outfall. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 120 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Singer, that Ordinance No. 15623 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15624, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Emergency Fund to be used for emergency repair in Emergency Repair
#065 (Lemay PS Number 1 – 108” Intake Line) (13582) 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 appropriate
additional funds to Contract No. 21988 with KCI Construction Company, Inc., for the aforesaid emergency repair
services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15624was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract #21988
will include temporary and permanent relocation of the electrical and communication services and repair of pipe
failure. The pipe failure is directly below the electrical structure and approximately fifteen feet deep. When the
electrical is secured, the excavation will begin to determine the extent of the pipe failure and complete the pipe
repair. Based upon recommendation from staff, the Executive Director declared this project an emergency on
October 26, 2020. The contractor, KCI Construction Company, Inc. was selected per MSD Emergency
Declaration Policy. The repair has started and with this supplemental appropriation is expected to be complete
before May 2021.
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Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15624 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing None
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15624 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15625, 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 Bellevue Ave #1600-1618 Lateral
Sewer (IR) (13288) in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and
authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to
the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal
legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15625 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with
further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the
acquisition of permanent easements and temporary construction easements on one (1) parcel of ground located
in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed
to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 266 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter
sanitary sewer. The purpose of this project is to eliminate a common lateral sewer system. Currently the District
has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15625 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15626, 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 South Broadway at Meramec
Combined Sewer Replacement (10756) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the
area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not
limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute
formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15626 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with
further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the
acquisition of permanent easements and temporary construction easements on two (2) parcels of ground located
in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct
this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 1,700 lineal feet of 12-inch to 30-inch combined
sewer. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overland flooding due to wet
weather surcharging of the combined sewer. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement
with the owners.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15626 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15627, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis &
Giljum, LLP, whereby they will provide legal consulting services on matters involving Stormwater and Wastewater
Rate consulting and associated regulations and policies.
Proposed Ord. No. 15627 was presented and read. This contract will allow Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis
& Giljum, LLP to provide specialized legal consulting services on matters involving Stormwater and Wastewater
Rate consulting and associated regulations and policies on as needed basis. This Ordinance is for a one (1) year
contract with three (3) one-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15627 be introduced.
Motion passed –6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
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Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15628, Appropriating Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand
Dollars ($750,000.00) from the Emergency Fund to be used for emergency repair in Emergency Repair #066
(Idaho Ave) (13610) 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 an emergency construction contract
under Contract No. 22028 with Unnerstall Contracting Co., Ltd, for the aforesaid emergency repair services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15628 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22028 consists
of the construction of approximately 45 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter combined sewer pipe, approximately 10
lineal feet of 24-inch combined sewer pipe, replacement of storm pipe, rehabilitation or replacement of brick
manhole, and pavement repair. The repair is approximately 30 feet deep. The existing VCP pipes collapsed due
to soil erosion and deterioration of the pipe, which led to a sink hole on Idaho Avenue. District staff declared this
project an emergency on February 5, 2021. The contractor, Unnerstall Contracting Co., has been selected per
MSD Emergency Declaration Policy. The repair has started and is expected to be complete before February 20,
2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15628 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing None
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15628 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No 3631 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Keith R. Bailey for
his 39 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 18, 1981 to his retirement
effective February 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution # 3631
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3632 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Daniel H. Bohler
for his 27 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 19, 1993 to his
retirement effective February 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution # 3632
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3633 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Debra Carter for
her 7 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 13, 2013, to her
retirement effective February 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution No. 3633
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3634 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to David R. Hirsch
for his 28 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from February 3, 1992, to his
retirement effective February 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3634
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3635 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Darryl J. Lenz for
his 14 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 2, 2006, to his
retirement effective February 1, 2021
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution No. 3635
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3636 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Ried D. Lowrie
for his 40 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 7, 1980, to his
retirement effective February 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3636
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3637 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Mark A. Operle
for his 37 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 18, 1983, to his
retirement effective February 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3637
Motion passed –6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3638 - The adoption of Resolution No. 3638 will exercise option year four
(4) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14596, adopted January 12, 2017, which authorized
the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, whereby CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP would provide an independent audit
of the accounting records of the District.
This resolution will authorize the District to exercise option year four of four (4) renewal option years with
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the District and Subdistrict for fiscal
year ending June 30, 2021. The initial contract provided for an initial term of one (1) year with four (4)
additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3638
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
Trustee Yates adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Singer.
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Secretary-Treasurer