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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1644th Board Journal 4-8-2021 Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 1 JOURNAL OF THE (1644th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT April 8, 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. Evans, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director A. Fehr, Vice Chair T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer B. Wahby(absent) S. Myers, General Counsel G. Nicozisin M. M. Gee, Director of Finance R. Wilson R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering B. Watson Also present were: Roll call was made at 4:00p.m to go into closed session. Trustee Evans was present online and Trustee Wahby was absent. Motion to go into closed session was made by Trustee Evans and approved by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson. Trustee Evans called the open session to order at 5:15 p.m. The Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson. Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the March 11, 2021 (1643rd) Board Journal. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr and seconded by Trustee Wilson. Comments by Board Chair – None ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Report of Board Committees: AUDIT COMMITTEE Trustee Fehr reported that The Audit Committee meeting started at approximately 7:45 AM on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. In attendance were Trustees Fehr, Evans, Nicozisin, Wahby, Watson, and Wilson. The Chairman had no introductory comments. The Committee approved the minutes from the March 2nd meeting. Next, Internal Audit presented a report for an audit engagement that consisted of a review of the administrative processes and procedures utilized by the I.T. Department to manage and operate the District’s Service Desk Function. The engagement included procedures to analyze and test Service Desk tickets that closed during the six-month scope period of July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. In addition, open Service Desk tickets were also analyzed and tested. The engagement received a “Generally Satisfactory” opinion. Four (4) Opportunities for Improvement were presented and discussed with the Committee. The discussions involved potential improvements in the areas of monitoring open tickets, the use of target ticket completion times, documenting ticket root cause and solution information, and logon credentials for technician elevated system access. During the presentation, questions were addressed by Internal Audit as they were received from the Committee. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:05 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021. This concludes the Audit Committee Report. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD Jon Sprague MSD Tracey Coleman MSD Sean Hadley MSD Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 2 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustee Evans reported that The Program Management Committee met on March 30, 2021 at 8:04 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Wilson, Watson, and Nicozisin; and trustees Evans, Wahby and Fehr via online. The minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Ordinance Nos. 15644-15646 – Staff provided a brief description of the MSD Green Infrastructure (GI) program and its Consent Decree commitments. It provided details of GI Grant programs available to partner in MSD’s effort to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows to the Mississippi River and River Des Peres. Staff then requested authorization to award three CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Grants to reduce combined sewer overflows. Staff provided details of the grants being requested for Intersect Art Center, Forest Park Forever, and McRee Avenue 4565/4591 for the construction of various volume reducing improvements on their properties. Ordinance No. 15647 – Baden Cityshed Mitigation Basins – Staff discussed this planned supplemental appropriation to an existing project being constructed by J.H. Berra Construction Co. Staff is requesting the second and final appropriation of $3,150,000 to fully fund the project. The req uest is $150,000 above the original planned total appropriation. The additional funds are needed to cover unanticipated utility relocation and site security costs. Ordinance Nos. 15654-15656 – Easement Condemnation Requests – Staff gave a brief explanation to the committee on the District’s easement acquisition process. Mr. Unverferth explained situations whereby staff requests authorization from the Board to proceed with condemnation efforts to acquire easement rights to allow future construction. He then gave an update on the status of the easement acquisitions on seven parcels of ground for three projects on tonight’s agenda. Staff will continue to coordinate with the property owners on the projects. Other Business – Staff provided a follow-up on two Public Comments that were presented during the March 11, 2021 Board meeting. Staff restated the details of the erosion complaint issue and construction damage claim brought to the Board’s attention. Staff further indicated that the customer concerns had been addressed by staff. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 4, 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 a.m. ~~~~~ FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Fehr reported that The Finance Committee met on March 30, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Evans, Wahby, Wilson, Watson and Nicozisin in attendance. The minutes from the March 2, 2021 meeting were approved. The first item on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of March 29, 2021. Staff stated that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy. Next on the agenda were two ordinances authorizing the staff to modify the interest rates on outstanding principal for the Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue Bonds Series 2008B and Series 2013A. These ordinances will reduce future debt service on the 2008B bonds by approximately $865,000 and $1,988,000 on the 2013A bonds. These will be Ordinances #15658 and #15659 on tonight’s agenda. The next item discussed on the agenda pertained to a staff request to exercise the fourth and final option year with Raftelis Financial Consultants. Raftelis will provide rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceed ings; preparation of financial feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds and assist with public communications regarding future stormwater initiatives. This will be Resolution #3654 on tonight’s agenda. Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 3 Staff then reviewed a resolution requesting approval of a budget transfer of $1,300,000 of unencumbered appropriated balance from the General Fund to the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to allow for the proper classification of stormwater expenses in the District’s year -end financial statements. This will be Resolution #3655 on tonight’s agenda. The next item on the agenda consisted of a review of the FY22 Strategic Business and Operating Plan as well as the FY22 Preliminary Budget. MSD Executive Director Brian Hoelscher reviewed the v alues, goals, and strategies defined in the Strategic Business and Operating Plan. Marion Gee, Finance Director, and Engineering Director Rich Unverferth reviewed the revenues and expenditures that comprise the proposed balanced budget of $715.7 million. Marion presented a comparison of the proposed FY22 budget to the FY21 budget. Rich provided additional detail regarding projects included in the District’s $364 million Capital Improvement and Replacement Program. Staff stated that the FY22 budget is scheduled for introduction at the May 13, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting and that a public hearing on the budget is scheduled immediately after the Board meeting. Staff will request the Board to adopt the budget during its June 10, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:40 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 4, 2021. This concludes the Finance Committee Report. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee Wilson reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at approximately 9:46 a.m. Those present at the meeting included Chairperson Wilson, Trustees Nicozisin and Watson, as well as District Directors and staff, and participating via video web call were Trustees Evans, Fehr, and Wahby. Chairperson Wilson called roll and had no further comments. By motion of all Trustees, the minutes of the March 2, 2021 Stakeholder Committee Meeting were approved. The first agenda item was a presentation by Bret Berthold regarding the District's Semi-Annual Regulatory Compliance Report. The presentation included a summary of various compliance reporting measurements including Plant Compliance, Customer Service, and metrics related to the Collection System. There is no Board Action required at this time. The next agenda item was a presentation of the Diversity Semi -Annual Report by Shonnah Paredes. Shonnah's presentation summarized the MBE/WBE utilization and workforce metrics of MSD's Capit al Improvement Replacement Program, Small Contractor Infrastructure Repairs Programs for the first half of Fiscal Year 2021. Shonnah then provided an overview on MSD's Community Benefits Agreement programs and Diversity Programs and Disparity Study Updates. There is no Board action required at this time. The next Agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding two Resolutions for the District's Employee Benefit Consulting and Third-Party Claims Administration Services. These Resolutions will authorize the District to exercise the 2nd and 3rd option years of their respective contracts and are Nos. 3656 and 3657 on tonight's agenda. The last item on the Agenda was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding an Ordinance for the Di strict's Classification Plan. This Ordinance will update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete positions and retitle existing positions and is No. 15657 on tonight's agenda. The meeting was then adjourned by Trustee Wilson at approximately 1 0:26 a.m. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021. This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting Board Comments Report. Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 4 Comments by the Executive Director: Yes The Executive Director updated the Board about the results of the Election and the consequences. The Executive Director thanked staff for putting forth efforts to educate the public on the six ballot issues that passed on Tuesday, as well as, Sean Hadley and Saad Amir within Public Affairs along with help from the District staff created and executed a communications plan that touched more individuals than has ever been reached before. The Executive Director also recognized all the hard work of the fifteen organizations on the Rate Change Commission as well as the twelve-person Plan Amendment Commission. All ballot measures received majority yes votes in both the city and county. The Proposition Y bonding ballot initiative was approved by 82%, Propositions 1 - 5 proposing changes to charter passwd with margin 57- 64% yes votes. There will be some actions Trustees will see in the future regarding the budget. The previous budget documents reflected both possible outcomes of the Prop Y election, it didn’t change revenue and expenditures, but changes how the revenues are brought in. The documents to be reviewed at the next board meeting will be modified to only reflect the results of the election. There was a change for the qualifications of the Trustees. We went from an affiliation of a political party to whether you are a member. Staff will be asking every member to verify if they are a member. You will be contacted by Tamara Clinton on that. Finally, regarding the board rules, the ordinance setting the board rules will need to be modified and acted on especially for items changed in the Charter. The Executive Director started discussions with the Board Chairman on what that process will look like and will contact the Trustees at a later date with what a draft change to the Board Rules so discussions amongst the Trustees can be held going forward. Mr. Chairman that’s’ the end of my report. Trustee Evans thanked the staff on the great success at the ballot box. Comments from the Public: - None Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 5 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 Consent Agenda was moved forward for Adoption. CONSENT AGENDA: Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15629 - Earth City Shoreline Pump Station (P-704) Replacement (12155) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Earth City Shoreline Pump Station (P-704) Replacement (12155) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, 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. 21767 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for pump station improvements. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15630 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Webster School Senior Apartments (13576) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Webster School Senior Apartments LP, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Webster School Senior Apartments (13576) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15631 - E. Watson Sanitary Relief (Rusdon Ln to Richview Dr) (12152) Making an appropriation of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,950,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in E. Watson Sanitary Relief (Rusdon Ln to Richview Dr) (12152) in the Cities of Crestwood and Sunset Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22015 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC for sanitary sewer construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15632 - Harlem – Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) (Goodfellow to Hamilton) (11769) Making a supplemental appropriation of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for intergovernmental agreement and local match for sewer construction in Harlem – Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) (Goodfellow to Hamilton) (11769 ) 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 amend an intergovernmental agreement under Contract No. 21687 with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for intergovernmental agreement and local match for sewer construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15633 - Market St 2350 Green Infrastructure – Entrance and Landscaping Improvements (13296) Making an appropriation of One Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,850,000.00) from the Stormwater Regulatory Fund and authorizes the use of Two Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine and 67/100 Dollars ($298,249.67) from previously encumbered funds to be used for green infrastructure construction in Market St 2350 Green Infrastructure – Entrance and Landscaping Improvements (13296) 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. 21948 with Kozeny Wagner, Inc. for green infrastructure construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15634 - Riverside and Yarnell Sanitary Relief Replacement (12840) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Sixty -Three Thousand Dollars ($1,063,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Riverside and Yarnell Sanitary Relief Replacement (12840) in the City of Fenton, 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. 21793 with Unnerstall Contracting Co., LLC for sanitary sewer construction. Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 6 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15635 - Spring Ave Sanitary Relief (Yeatman Ave to Dale Ave) (12208) Making an appropriation of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Spring Ave Sanitary Relief (Yeatman Ave to Dale Ave) (12208) 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. 22020 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15636 - South County Relief Force Main Replacement (P-419 to Becker Rd) (13472) 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 South County Relief Force Main Replacement (P- 419 to Becker Rd) (13472) 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. 22019 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15637 - Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (10282) Making an appropriation of Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,650,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for maintenance yard vehicle storage building in Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (10282) in the City of Ferguson, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary- Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22007 with Gershenson Construction Co. for maintenance yard vehicle storage building. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15638 - Martigney Creek Streambank Stabilization – Fairwick and Golden Valley Bank Stabilization (MGMB-150) (11481) Making an appropriation of Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Dollars ($877,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund and Four Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($448,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Martigney Creek Streambank Stabilization – Fairwick and Golden Valley Bank Stabilization (MGMB-150) (11481) 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. 22006 with Gershenson Construction Co. for channel stabilization. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15639 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2021) (13126) Making an appropriation of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer rehabilitation in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2021) (13126) in the City of St. Louis, various municipalities in St. Louis County, 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. 22018 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for storm sewer rehabilitation. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15640 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (2021) (13004) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for repair and replacement of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (2021) (13004) in Various Locations Throughout the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds for small infrastructure repair projects to be bid through Purchasing. Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 7 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15641 - Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (Design) (10282) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design of maintenance yard vehicle storage building in Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (Design) (10282) in the City of Ferguson, 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. 21869 with Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc. for design of maintenance yard vehicle storage building. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15642 - Civil Service Rules and Regulations Repealing Ordinance No. 14687, as adopted June 8, 2017, and enacting a new Ordinance in lieu thereof, pro viding Rules and Regulations governing all Classified Employees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15643 - Holly Hills Community Garden Lease Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to lease certain real property of the District in the City of St. Louis, Missouri known and numbered as 3820 Bates to Holly Hills Improvement Association (HHIA), for use as a community garden, and to execute a Lease Agreement upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set out. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15629 - 15643 be adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS None NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15644, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Fresh Coast Capital LLC, d/b/a Greenprint Partners, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Intersect Arts Center (13501) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15644 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with Fresh Coast Capital LLC, d/b/a Greenprint Partners 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 b asins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $400,000 and Fresh Coast Capital LLC, d/b/a Greenprint Partners is requesting approximately $400,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15644 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15645, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Forest Park Forever, Inc., for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Forest Park Waterways (13389) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 8 Proposed Ord. No. 15645 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with Forest Park Forever, Inc. 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 River Des Peres per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of two (2) bioretention basins and an interconnected lake system with weir walls for additional stormwater storage. Total cost of the project is estimated at $1,214,000 and Forest Park Forever, Inc. is requesting approximately $1,214,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15645 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15646, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Green Street 4565 McRee Investors, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – McRee Avenue 4565/4591 (13619) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15646 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with Green Street 4565 McRee Investors, 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 River Des Peres per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of one bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $333,000 and Green Street 4565 McRee Investors, LLC is requesting approximately $333,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15646 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15647, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,150,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Baden Cityshed Mitigation Basins (Calvary, Frederick, Partridge and Tillie) (13232) 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. 21907 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for combined sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15647 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21907 consists of the construction of four (4) detention basins with a combined storage volume of approximately 50-acre-feet, five (5) rain gardens, and approximately 4,000 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size fro m 12-inches to 60-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and to alleviate wet weather surcharging and overland flooding of the combined sewer system within the Baden Cityshed of the Bissell Point watershed. This project is scheduled to be completed in 500 days. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15647 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15648, Making an appropriation of Two Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,150,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2021) Contract B (13015) in the City of St. Louis and Various Municipalities in St. Louis County 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. 21952 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Proposed Ord. No. 15648 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21952 consists of the construction of approximately 46,067 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 6 -inches to 30-inches in diameter, utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to reduce infiltration into and to rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated sanitary sewers throughout the District’s boundaries. Sewers identified for rehabilitation are identified through the annual CMOM inspection program required by the Consent Decree. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15648 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 9 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15649, Making an appropriation of Nine Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($960,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Lang Royce Sanitary Relief (Fargo Dr to Floridale Ct) (12325) in the Cities of Ferguson and Dellwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22025 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15649 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22025 consists of the construction of approximately 1,523 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8 -inches to 15-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 one (1) constructed SSO (BP-291). This project is scheduled to be completed in 240 days. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15649 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15650, 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 Langley and Philo Sanitary Storage (13336) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Miss ouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21941 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15650 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21941 consists of the construction of approximately 400 lineal feet 84-inch diameter wastewater storage pipes, approximately 310 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 10-inches to 18-inches in diameter, a flow regulation device, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers in the Mackenzie Creek watershed. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 day s. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15650 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15651, Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Mississippi Floodwall ORS Pump Stations Rehabilitation Phase II (12484) 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. 21908 with KCI Construction Company for combined sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15651 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21908 consists of the design and construction of 12 large gates, the rehabilitation of four (4) large gates, and replacement of 14 actuators and appurtenances at the Baden Pump Station and Emergency Closure Structure; the design and construction of one (1) large gate, the design and construction of two (2) bar screens, the rehabilitation of three (3) large gates, and replacement of five (5) actuators and appurtenances at the Riverview Pump Station and Emergency Closure Structure; and the rehabilitation of one (1) large gate and replacement of two (2) actuators and appurtenan ces in the Riverview Collection System. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15651 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15652, Making an appropriation of Two Million Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($2,490,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($160,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Tulane – Wilbur Outfall Sanitary Relief Sewer (Weber Rd to Hildesheim Ave) (12239) in the Village of Wilbur Park and 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. 22024 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15652 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22024 consists of the construction of approximately 5,000 lineal feet of sanitary and storm sewers varying in size from 10-inches to 27- inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-618). This project is scheduled to be completed in 550 days. Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 10 Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15652 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15653, Making an appropriation of Two Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($260,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Carl Ave., Avis St., and Main St. Storm Sewer (10391) in the City of Jennings, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21987 with Gershenson Construction Co. for storm sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15653 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21987 consists of the construction of approximately 502 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewer, approximately 112 lineal feet of 12-inch sanitary and combined sewers, and appurtenances. The purpose of th is project is to eliminate structure and yard flooding at 8433 Carl Avenue as well as flooding at two neighboring residences, and to alleviate yard flooding along Main and Avis Streets in the City of Jennings, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be com pleted in 180 days Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15653 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15654, 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 Carey Ct 1664 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Replacement (12753) in the City of Hazelwood, 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. 15654 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 four (4) parcels of ground located in the City of Hazelwood, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 660 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewer and approximately 597 lineal feet of storm sewer varying in size from 15-inches to 42-inches in diameter. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15654 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15655, 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 Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief (Deer Creek Trunk to Oxford Dr) Phase 1B (13597) in the City of Brentwood, 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. 15655 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 lo cated in the City of Brentwood, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 324 lineal feet of 72-inch diameter sanitary sewer, including 128 feet of pipe-in-tunnel and new junction chamber. The purpose of this project is to provide sanitary relief to an overcharged system and provide for the elimination of two (2) constructed SSO’s (BP -605 and BP-634) as required by the Consent Decree. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15655 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 11 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15656, 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 Dekamay Drive Storm Sewer (MGJB-130) (11535) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, 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 purc hase 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. 15656 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 Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. The easements and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the construction of approximately 1,003 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12- inches to 24-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate basement and back yard flooding. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owners. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15656 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15657, Repealing Ordinance No. 15493, as adopted on September 10, 2020, and enacting a new Ordinance prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete positions and to retitle existing positions. Proposed Ord. No. 15657 was presented and read. To update classifications to reflect the removal of obsolete positions and retitle existing positions. Defines position titles within the corresponding salary and wage grades. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15657 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15658, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13731 OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $52,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE OF MISSOURI – DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM) SERIES 2013A; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Proposed Ord. No. 15658 was presented and read. Amend Ordinance 13731, adopted October 10, 2013, to modify the interest rates on outstanding principal of the Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue Bonds (State of Missouri – Direct Loan Program) Series 2013A. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15658 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was any objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing none Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15658 be Adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15659, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12755 OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUBORDINATE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS (STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM) SERIES 2008B; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Proposed Ord. No. 15659 was presented and read. Amend Ordinance 12755, adopted October 7, 2008, to modify the interest rates on outstanding principal of the Subordinate Wastewater System Revenue Bonds (State Revolving Fund Program) Series 2008B. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15659 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was any objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing none Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 12 Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15659 be Adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of Resolution No 3649 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Russell S. Buechler for his 7 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from March 10, 2014, to his retirement effective April 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3649 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No 3650 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Donna M. Howlett for her 20 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 25, 2000, to her retirement effective April 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution # 3650 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No 3651 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Gary F. Mitchell for his 38 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 26, 1982, to his retirement effective April 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3651 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No 3652 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Joseph R. Pavlich for his 32 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 4, 1989, to his retirement effective April 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3652 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3653 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Jacquelyn M. Weddington for her 15 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 5, 2005, to her retirement effective April 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3653 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3654 - District Rate Model Support & Feasibility Study The adoption of Resolution No. 3654 will exercise option year four (4) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14657, adopted May 11, 2017, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., whereby Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. would provide rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission proceedings; preparati on of financial feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds and assist with public communications regarding future stormwater initiatives. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3654 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 13 Adoption of Resolution No. 3655 - Stormwater Budget Transfer Transferring unencumbered appropriated balances totaling One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) from the General Fund #1101 to the Districtwide Stormwater Fund #5120 to allow for the proper classification of stormwater expenses in the District’s year-end financial statements. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3655 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3656 - Employee Benefit Consulting Services The adoption of Resolution No. 3656 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15168, adopted June 13, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary -Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Gallagher Benefits Services, whereby Gallagher Benefits Services would provide comprehensive benefit consulting services. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3656 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3657 - Third Party Claims Administration Services The adoption of Resolution No. 3657 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14918, adopted June 14, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Thomas McGee, LC, whereby Thomas McGee, LC would provide claims administration services for water back -up, workers compensation, general liability, auto, errors & omissions, and any other claim against the District and Trustees/District staff. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3657 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3658 – Trustee Singer Resolution Trustee James Singer served on the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 12, 2016 to March 15, 2021. Trustee Singer’s strong leadership, knowledge and expertise help guide important conversations and planning of the District, with his contribution to serving both as Chair and member of the Audit, Program Management and Pension Committees and as a member of the Finance and Stakeholders Committees, Trustee Singer assured a continued diligent focus on the District’s fiscal matters. Trustee Singer’s contributions to the St. Louis Community reach far beyond his service on the District's Board, including but not limited to; formerly serving as Field Attorney with Region 14 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB); as a member of the Employee Benefits Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the ABA Committee and Union Co -Chair; Trustee Singer also served as Senior Editor for the 1st Edition of the EBL, Co-Chair of the Board of Senior Editors for 2nd Edition of EBL and was nominated by the AFL-CIO to serve on the U.S. Department of Labor ERISA Advisory Council. He was also inducted as a Charter Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, an honor to lawyers in practi ce for more than 20 years who have made significant public service contributions in the field of employee benefits . Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No. 3658 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Watson – aye ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD • None ADJOURNMENT Trustee Evans thanked the staff and asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:43 p.m. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr and seconded by Trustee Wilson. ~~~~~~ Secretary-Treasurer