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JOURNAL OF THE (1646th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
June 10, 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 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 5:01 p.m. Trustees Evans, Fehr, Wilson, Nicozisin, Wahby and Watson were present.
Trustee Evans called the open session to order at 5:02 p.m.
Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the May 13, 2021 (1645th) Board Journal. The motion was made by
Trustee Fehr and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Comments by Board Chair – None
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Report of Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Trustee Watson reported that The Audit Committee meeting started at approximately 7:30 AM on Tuesday, June
1, 2021. In attendance were Trustees Watson, Evans, Nicozisin, Wahby, and Wilson. The Chairman had no
introductory comments. The Committee approved the minutes from the March 30th meeting.
Next, Internal Audit presented a report for an audit engagement that consisted of a review of District Construction
Management and Design contracts along with the related contract billings and invoices. Specifically, the
engagement involved a review of the structure of the contracts along with a review of the procedures utilized by
the District to process the related contract billings and invoices. The scope period for billing transactions was
fiscal year 2020.
The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or “clean” opinion. One (1) Opportunity for Improvement was
presented and discussed with the Committee. The item focused on an opportunity to improve the supporting
documentation for direct labor rates utilized in the cost-plus billing process. During the presentation, questions
were addressed by Internal Audit as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:45 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June
29, 2021. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD
Jon Sprague MSD Tracey Coleman MSD
Sean Hadley MSD
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Nicozisin reported that The Program Management Committee met on June 1, 2021 at 7:45 a.m. The
meeting was attended by trustees Nicozisin, Evans, Wilson, Wahby, and Watson. The minutes of the May 4,
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. 15692 and 15693 – Staff requested authorization to enter into intergovernmental agreements with
the City of Ladue and the City of Glendale within the Deer Creek OMCI (Operations Maintenance Construction and
Improvements) taxing district. The agreements will allow MSD to reimburse the municipalities for storm sewer
projects as part of the District’s OMCI Grant Program. Staff spent time discussing previous Board actions relative
to the Stormwater OMCI funding. The funding and appropriation for the program was approved by ordinance in
January of this year.
Ordinance No. 15694 – Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel Pump Station – Staff discussed this planned supplemental
appropriation to an existing project being constructed by KCI Construction. Staff is requesting the second and final
appropriation of $15,600,000 to fully fund the project. The request is $600,000 above the original planned total
appropriation. The additional funds are for site clean-up work originally assigned to the tunnel project. The District
will receive credit for this work on that contract.
Ordinance No. 15696 – MC-02 Sanitary Relief – Staff gave details on this Developer Reimbursement Agreement
for cost share for sanitary relief sewer construction improvements. This agreement provides reimbursement of the
sewer construction to BCM Management Partners, LLC and allows for the acceleration of a portion of this MSD
consent decree project and saves the District additional costs. Staff answered questions from the committee.
Under other business, as requested by the committee, staff provided a brief update on the Jefferson Barracks
Tunnel project. Staff detailed the progress to date and future schedule to complete the project.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 29, 2021.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 a.m.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that The Finance Committee met on June 1, 2021 with Trustees Wilson, Evans, Wahby,
Watson and Nicozisin in attendance. The minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda consisted of a discussion by AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (AON) relating
to the first quarter Pension plan performance. Plan assets returned 1.7% in the first quarter, which was below the
policy benchmark of 2.5%. Over the last 12 months, the Plan returned 31.8%, exceeding the policy benchmark of
30.8%. AON representatives also discussed the asset allocation and first quarter performance of the Defined
Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.
Next on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of May 28, 2021. Staff stated
that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy.
Staff then updated the Board on the process of the Management Audit stating there is an independent audit made
of the management of the District at least every five years. The Board requested to review the Request for Proposal
for this service prior to distribution.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 29,
2021. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Trustee Wilson reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday, June
1, 2021 at approximately 8:50 a.m. Those present at the meeting included Chairperson Wilson, Trustees Evans,
Nicozisin, Wahby and Watson, as well as District Directors and staff.
Chairperson Wilson called roll and had no further comments.
By motion of all Trustees, the minutes of the May 4, 2021 Stakeholder Committee Meeting were approved.
The first agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a Resolution for Federal Legislative Consulting
Services. This Resolution will authorize the renewal of a contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC for the 2nd of
four (4) option years. It is Resolution No. 3675 on tonight's Agenda.
The next agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding four (4) Resolutions for General Legal Services.
These Resolutions will authorize the contract renewal of option year two (2) of four (4) with Armstrong Teasdale;
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion; and Thompson Coburn, and option year one (1) of three (3) with
White-Coleman & Associates. These are Resolution Nos. 3676, 3677, 3678 and 3679 on tonight's Agenda.
The next Agenda item was a discussion by Belinda Farrington regarding a Resolution for Insurance Brokerage and
Consultant Services. This Resolution will authorize the contract renewal of option year three (3) of four (4) with
Charles L. Crane Agency. It is Resolution No. 3674 on tonight's Agenda.
At approximately 9:00 a.m., the Trustees voted and moved into Closed Session to Discuss Legal, Confidential or
Privileged Matters Under § 610.021(1). At approximately 10:11 a.m., the Trustees voted to end Closed Session
and return to Open Session.
The meeting was then adjourned by Trustee Wilson at approximately 10:12 a.m. The next meeting date is
tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting Board Comments Report.
Comments by the Executive Director: None
Comments from the Public: - None
Submission of Public Hearing Report – Finding of Fact Committee
At the Budget, User Charge, Capital Improvement and Replacement and Tax Rate Public Hearing held on May 13,
2021 a Finding of Fact Committee consisting of Trustees Evans, Wilson and Fehr were appointed to determine that
the proposed taxes should be levied, assessed and collected as recommended by staff.
Committee members Evans, Wilson and Fehr have reviewed the proposed tax
rates and concluded that these taxes are necessary to be levied, assessed and collected in the amounts requested
to meet the District’s operating and capital requirements of both the District and of the various sub-districts.
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The Secretary Treasurer addressed the Board:
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. 15660 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church (13505)
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 – Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
(13505) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15661 - Euclid #4130 and #4136 Bioretention CSO VR GI
(13270)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into a construction contract with Two Alpha Contracting, LLC, for green infrastructure construction in Euclid
#4130 and #4136 Bioretention CSO VR GI (13270) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15662 - Minnie Ave. to Greenhaven Storm Sewer Separation
(11507)
Making an appropriation of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Minnie Ave. to Greenhaven Storm Sewer Separation (11507) in the
Cities of Jennings and Flordell Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22033 with Aztec Construction
Specialties, LLC for storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15663 - White and Rosalie I/I Reduction and Bridgeport Sewer
Separation (11212)
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 construction and private I/I removal in White and Rosalie I/I Reduction
and Bridgeport Sewer Separation (11212) in the City of Brentwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director
and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22023 with
Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15664 - Park Drive Sanitary Relief (Engelholm Avenue) Phase
II (13375)
Making an appropriation of One Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,050,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Park Drive Sanitary Relief (Engelholm Avenue) Phase II (13375) in the
Cities of Pagedale, Greendale, and Normandy, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22034 with Pace
Construction Company, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15665 - Stanwood Dr. and Belwood Dr. Storm Sewer and Bank
Stabilization (11442)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($340,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater
Fund to be used for channel stabilization in Stanwood Dr. and Belwood Dr. Storm Sewer and Bank Stabilization
(11442) in the City of Normandy, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 21983 with Above and Below Contracting, LLC
for channel stabilization.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15667 - Earth City Expressway Pump Station (P-708)
Replacement (12153) – Easement Condemnation
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 Earth City Expressway Pump Station (P-708) Replacement (12153) 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 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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15668 - Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) –
Pump Station (12615) – Design Supplemental
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to
be used for design in Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) – Pump Station (Design Supplemental) (12615)
in the City of Shrewsbury, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 10733 with Parsons Water & Infrastructure, Inc. for
design.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15669 - Wastewater User Charge Ordinance Repealing and
Superseding Ordinance No. 15418
Repealing and superseding Ordinance No. 15418, adopted June 11, 2020, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu
thereof for purposes of providing funding for the Wastewater System.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15670 - 2021 Tax Ordinance
Repealing Ordinance No. 15512, adopted September 20, 2020, and enacting a new Ordinance in lieu thereof,
adjusting the previously fixed taxes by determining the amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed, and
collected in the year 2021 on all taxable tangible property in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St.
Louis and St. Louis County, respectively, and in Subdistricts within the corporate limits of St. Louis County as
follows: Coldwater Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Gravois Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Maline Creek Trunk Subdistrict,
Watkins Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Subdistrict No. 89 (Loretta-Joplin), Subdistrict No. 342 (Clayton-Central),
Subdistrict No. 366 (University City Branch of River des Peres Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 367 (Deer
Creek Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 369 (Sugar Creek), Subdistrict No. 448 (Missouri River - Bonfils),
Subdistrict No. 449 (Meramec River Basin - M.S.D. Southwest), Subdistrict No. 454 (Seminary Branch of River
des Peres), Subdistrict No. 455 (Black Creek), Subdistrict No. 1 of the River des Peres Watershed (Creve Coeur-
Frontenac Area) and Subdistrict No. 7 of the River des Peres Watershed (Wellston Area); and the Board of
Trustees, in accordance with Charter Section 7.310 authorizes the Director of Finance to certify as to the amount
of taxes which shall be levied, assessed and collected within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St.
Louis County and for the aforementioned Subdistricts
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15671 - FY 2022 Budget Appropriations
Repealing and superseding Ordinance No. 15420 adopted June 11, 2020, and making appropriations for the current
expenses of the District in the General Fund, the Water Backup Insurance and Reimbursement Fund, the General
Insurance Fund, the Sanitary Replacement Fund, the Stormwater Operations, Maintenance and Construction
Improvement Funds, the Emergency Funds, the Debt Service Funds, and the Wastewater Revenue Bond Service
Funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, amounting in the aggregate to Three
Hundred Fifty-eight Million One Hundred Forty-five Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-five Dollars ($358,145,595) to pay
interest falling due on bonds issued, the costs of support, operation, and maintenance of the District and its various
subdistricts, and emergencies, and shall state the District’s objectives for the succeeding five years and include
objective targets by which to measure the district’s performance in meeting these objectives in accordance with the
requirements of this Proposed Ordinance to be introduced May 13, 2021.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15672 - Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Property
and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15673 - Excess Flood & Earth Movement Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess
Flood & Earth Movement Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15674 - Combined Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent)
for the District’s Combined Liability Insurance coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15675 - Auto Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to The Phoenix Insurance Company (Travelers) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Auto Liability Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15676 - Public Official Excess Liability
Awarding a contract to ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Public Official Excess Liability Coverage from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15677- Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (1st Layer)
Awarding a contract to Princeton Excess & Surplus Lines (Munich RE) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the
District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (First Layer) coverage from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15678 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (2ndLayer)
Awarding a contract to Gemini (Berkley Public Entity) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess
Umbrella Liability Insurance (Second Layer) coverage from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15679 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (3rd Layer)
Awarding a contract to Lexington (AIG) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability
Insurance (Third Layer) coverage from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15680 - Cyber Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Travelers Indemnity Co (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Cyber Liability
Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15681 - Owners Pollution Protective Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to AIG Specialty Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Owners
Pollution Protective Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15682 - Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance
Program
Awarding a contract to Markel American Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15683 - Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the
District’s Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15684 - Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (1st Layer)
Awarding a contract to Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (First Layer) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15685 - Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (2nd Layer
Excess)
Awarding a contract to Travelers Casualty and Surety Company (Travelers Excess) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent)
for the District’s Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (2nd Layer Excess) from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15686 - Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Midwest Employers Casualty Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15687 - Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up
Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Ironshore Specialty Ins Co. (Liberty Mutual) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Backup Insurance coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15688 - Underground Storage Tank Insurance
Awarding a contract to Missouri Underground Storage Tank Insurance Fund for the District’s Underground Storage
Tank Insurance coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15689 - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
execute all documents necessary in order to procure flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program
(Selective Insurance Company) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) during the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 for
the building and contents at certain specified District locations.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15690 - Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Ironshore Specialty Ins Co (Liberty Mutual) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin,
that Ordinance Nos. 15660 – 15665, 15667 - 15690 be adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
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RESOLUTIONS
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15692, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the
City of Ladue, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements
Program (City of Ladue Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15692 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the City of Ladue for eligible stormwater expenditures where revenue is collected
by the Deer Creek OMCI subdistrict in St. Louis County, Missouri. Eligible stormwater expenditures include the
following: storm sewer and inlet construction; drainage improvements; streambank stabilization and erosion control
projects; clearing under bridges or cleaning detention basins; stormwater planning or engineering costs; and other
stormwater related expenses as determined appropriate by the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, that Ordinance No. 15692 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15693, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with
the City of Glendale, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI
Reimbursements Program (City of Glendale Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15693 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
intergovernmental agreement with the City of Glendale for eligible stormwater expenditures where revenue is collected
by the Deer Creek OMCI subdistrict in St. Louis County, Missouri. Eligible stormwater expenditures include the following:
storm sewer and inlet construction; drainage improvements; streambank stabilization and erosion control projects;
clearing under bridges or cleaning detention basins; stormwater planning or engineering costs; and other stormwater
related expenses as determined appropriate by the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15693 be Introduction.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15694, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifteen Million Six Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($15,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer
construction in Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel (Clayton Rd to RDP) – Pump Station (12615) in the City of
Shrewsbury, 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. 21899 with KCI
Construction Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15694 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21899 consists of the
construction of a pump station at the downstream end of a storage tunnel including the installation of one (1) Wet Well in
existing shaft; one (1) Wet Well Building; two (2) Dry Wells in existing shafts; one (1) Dry Well Building; one (1) Effluent
Vault Structure; and Site Improvements. Included in the Wet Well are concrete walls, concrete floor slab, bar screens,
gates, valves, sensors, etc. Wet Well Building includes masonry walls, concrete floor slab, two (2) drive-through bays,
concrete floor slab, bar screen rake with monorail and controls, etc. Included in each of the Dry Wells are concrete walls,
concrete floor slab, eight (8) dewatering pumps, two (2) housekeeping pumps, piping, valves, sensors, flow meters, etc.
Dry Well Building includes masonry walls, concrete floor slab, one (1) drive-through bay, bridge crane, two (2) elevators,
restroom, etc.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15694 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15695, Appropriating Five Million Dollars (5,000,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for repair and
replacement of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure in Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2022)
(12988) 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 funds for small infrastructure
repair projects to be bid through purchasing for repair and replacement of manholes, sewers, and other
infrastructure.
Proposed Ord. No. 15695 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement
and construction of manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and Engineering
departments at various locations throughout the District. This work is part of the District’s ongoing CMOM program and
complies with the acute defect repair requirements outlined in the Consent Decree.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15695 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15696, Appropriating Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund for cost share for sanitary sewer construction in MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief
(SKME-580A) (Reimbursement) (10024) in the City of Shrewsbury, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an
agreement under Contract No. 22043 with BCM Management Partners, LLC.
Proposed Ord. No. 15696 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract
#22043 for the Developer Reimbursement Agreement improvements with BCM Management Partners, LLC. The
improvements consist of the construction of approximately 1,485 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-
inches to 36-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-557).
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15696 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Edited 8/9/21 Pg. 9
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15697, Making an appropriation of Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($825,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for private I/I removal in Shrewsbury
Sanitary Relief Sewer and I/I Reduction (Weil Ave and I-44) (12201) in the City of Shrewsbury, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into Contract No. 22035 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for private I/I removal.
Proposed Ord. No. 15697 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22035 consists of the
removal of inflow from 201 private properties. The purpose of this project is to reduce inflow/infiltration (I/) in the
Mackenzie Creek watershed, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 280 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15697 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3671 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Rebecca M.
Bartholomew for her 15 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 22,
2006, to her retirement effective June 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution # 3671
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3672 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Christopher A.
Fonaris for his 13 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 14, 2008,
to his retirement effective June 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution # 3672
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3673 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Ronald W. Skief for
his 31 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 18, 1989, to his
retirement effective June 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, Adopting Resolution No. 3673
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3674 - Insurance Brokerage & Consultant Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3674 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14974, adopted August 16, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Charles L. Crane Agency, whereby Charles L. Crane
Agency would provide insurance brokerage and insurance consultant services to the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution No. 3674
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3675 - Cardinal Point Partners Legislative Lobbying Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3675 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 15153, adopted May 9, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Cardinal Point Partners, LLC, whereby Cardinal Point
Partners, LLC will provide federal legislative services for the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution No. 3675
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
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GROUPED RES. 3676 - 3679
Adoption of Resolution No. 3676 - Armstrong Teasdale LLP - General Legal Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3676 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15188, 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 Armstrong
Teasdale LLP, whereby Armstrong Teasdale LLP would provide General Legal Services for the District
Adoption of Resolution No. 3677 - Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion LLC - General Legal
Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3677 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15190, 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 Rynearson, Suess,
Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC, whereby Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion, LLC would provide
General Legal Services for the District.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3678 - Thompson Coburn LLP - General Legal Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3678 will exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15191, 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 Thompson Coburn
LLP, whereby Thompson Coburn LLP would provide General Legal Services for the District.
Adoption of Resolution No. 3679 - White Coleman & Associates, LLC - General Legal Services
The adoption of Resolution No. 3679 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by
Ordinance No. 15568, adopted December 10, 2020, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with White Coleman
& Associates, LLC, whereby White Coleman & Associates, LLC would provide General Legal Services for the
District
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution No. 3676 - 3679
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Wahby – aye; B. Watson – aye
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
• None
ADJOURNMENT –
Trustee Evans asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr,
Seconded by Trustee Nicozisin.
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Secretary-Treasurer