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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) T. Aschbacher, Attorney III General Counsel
R. Wilson M. M. Gee, Director of Finance(online)
A. Fehr(online) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering(online)
B. Wahby(online)
JOURNAL OF THE (1643rd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
March 11, 2021
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the
meeting were:
Also present were:
Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD (online)
Jon Sprague MSD (online) Tracey Coleman MSD (online)
Sean Hadley MSD (online) Shonnah Parades MSD (online)
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 February 11, 2021 (1642nd) Board Journal. The Journal was
approved by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Evans.
Comments by Board Chair – Trustee Yates turned the floor over to Trustee Singer. Trustee
Singer thanked the Board.
“It’s an honor to be present for my last meeting with the Chair; we’ve served together over the
last 5 years and I have a few remarks I’d like to share with the Staff and Trustees. I want to
Thank you. I have learned far more than I may have given. I have tremendous respect for the
MSD management team, but out of fear of missing anyone, I’m afraid to mention any names. I
want to also give credit to all the men and women who make MSD operate every day. It’s a
utility that the public takes for granted every time they flush a toilet, or the rainwater disappears
and every once in a while, when it doesn’t work, that’s when the calls start, but it’s a remarkable
job what msd does for the community. I want to express that there is an important role for the
Board Members to play in my opinion, in spite of the competent management team, it’s about
bringing our common sense and collective wisdom and experiences together. There are times
when the Board has contributed something extra to the decisions made at MSD so I would
encourage all of you to speak up and ask questions. In the recent year’s, things have been
quiet at MSD; the 1st year I was on the Board it wasn’t that way. I hope you don’t ever have to
face the controversy, but if you do, I know management will need your assistance. There was
one project I was working on with Tim Snoke, and I want to briefly provide you with my
conclusion regarding this project. I’ve concluded that the Board needs to terminate Aon as the
investment consultant for your plans. Tim and I had an interview with one of the top officials
and I feel that Aon has a failure of leadership. The investment we (MSD) came close to going
into with Aon, was not appropriate for us (MSD) and Aon didn’t understand the risk of the
investment, how to monitor it and has not yet come to grips with it. That is my parting comment
to the Board. My one regret is that I couldn’t be there to see you all in person, we do lose
something not meeting in person. Thank you, Trustee Yates, Brian and Tim and everybody. I
really appreciate this.
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Report of Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that The Audit Committee meeting started at 7:40 AM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. In
attendance were Trustees Fehr, Evans, Singer, Wahby, Wilson, and Yates. The Chairman had no introductory
comments. The Committee approved the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting.
Next, personnel from the CPA firm CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP presented the required planning communications for the
auditing engagement services to be performed for fiscal 2021, which include the engagement package for the
District’s entity-wide financial statements as well as the financial statements for the District’s three retirement benefit
plans. The presentation included information regarding the engagement team, the new GASBs potentially
impacting the District, the overall engagement plan, as well as the engagement scope and the related deliverables.
Next, Internal Audit presented a report for an audit engagement that focused on the processes and procedures
related to the District’s Purchase to Pay business cycle. The engagement included procedures to analyze and test
purchase order and payment transactional data for the eighteen (18) month scope period of January 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020.
The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or “clean” opinion. Two (2) Opportunities for Improvement were
presented and discussed with the Committee. The two items focused on potential improvements in the areas of
purchase order processing timeliness and separation of duties within the overall purchase process. During the
presentation, questions were addressed by Internal Audit as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, March
30, 2021. This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Evans reported that The Program Management Committee met on March 2, 2021 at 8:13 a.m. The meeting
was attended by trustees Yates, Wilson; and Evans, Fehr, Singer, and Wahby via online.
The minutes of the February 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 No. 15629 – Earth City Shoreline Pump Station - Staff discussed this unplanned supplemental
appropriation to an existing project being constructed by Kelpe Contracting. Staff is requesting an additional
$150,000 to complete construction. This supplemental funding is required for additional de-watering costs
encountered during the construction.
Ordinance No. 15630 – Staff provided details of a CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Grant being
awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River per the Consent Decree. Staff provided
details of a grant being awarded to Webster School Senior Apartments for the construction of various volume
reducing improvements on their property.
Ord. No. 15633 – Market Street Green Infrastructure Landscaping and Entrance Improvements - Staff provided
details of improvements planned for the MSD Headquarters. The project will include three raingardens, native
landscaping, parking lot resurfacing, sidewalks and provide a new ADA access ramp to the front entrance of the
facility. The improvements will replace deteriorating entrance and will provide Public Education and Outreach on
Green Infrastructure and Water Quality.
Ord. No. 15637 – MSD Vehicle Storage Building - Staff provided details of improvements planned for the MSD
Mintert Operations Yard. The project will include the construction of a building to house ten Vactor trucks during
inclement weather and freezing temperatures. The project also includes the replacement of the vehicle fueling
station and adds facilities for truck washing. These improvements support the District’s Stormwater Operations and
Maintenance Program. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2021. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that The Finance Committee met on March 2, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Singer, Evans, Yates,
Wahby and Wilson in attendance. The minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda consisted of a discussion by AON Hewitt Investment Consulting, Inc. (AON) relating
to the fourth quarter Pension plan performance. AON stated that Plan assets returned 9.7% in the fourth quarter,
which was a strong return and consistent with the policy benchmark of 9.8%. AON representatives also discussed
the fourth quarter performance of the Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation Plans.
Next on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the staff to update the list of Approved Depository Banks, adding
Huntington National Bank as an approved depository bank and an approved securities dealer of the District. This
will be Resolution #3647 on tonight’s agenda.
Next, was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of February 28, 2021. Staff stated that the
portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy. Staff reported on the current financial condition of the District
as of December 2020 and stated that the District continues to be financially stable.
Next on the agenda was a staff request to transfer fund balances from several Debt Service Funds to Debt Service
Funds 2011A, 2020B, 2021A, 2021B and the General Fund. These types of transfers are conducted on an annual
basis to adjust for differences in actual and budgeted debt payments due to the timing of the issuance of senior and
subordinate bonds.
An appropriation of $2,048,0000 was also requested to Debt Service Fund 2020B in order to pay upcoming debt
service due in May. This will be Resolution #3645 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda consisted of a request by staff for Board approval of a budget transfer from the Water
Backup Fund to the Wastewater Emergency Fund in the amount of $590,000 to establish minimum fund balance
levels. This will be Resolution #3646 on tonight’s agenda. Next, the Adjustment Review Committee report for the
quarter ending December 2020 was presented as required by ordinance.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:10 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 30,
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
2, 2021 at approximately 9:12 a.m. Those present at the meeting included Chairperson Wilson and Trustee Yates,
as well as District Directors and staff, and participating via video web call were Trustees Evans, Fehr, Singer and
Wahby.
Chairperson Wilson called roll and had no further comments. By motion of all Trustees, the minutes of the February
2, 2021 Stakeholder Committee Meeting Minutes were approved.
The first Agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding an Ordinance for Civil Service Rule Changes.
The District concluded negotiations with the labor and trade unions and as a result, the new Collective Bargaining
Agreements (CBAs) required an update to the Civil Service Rules. This update will provide clarification and align
the rules with changes in the law and current business practices. It is Ordinance No. 15642 on tonight's Agenda.
The next Agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding an Ordinance for a Lease. This Ordinance will
authorize MSD to enter into a lease agreement with the Holly Hills Improvement Association for them to use MSD
property as a community garden. It is Ordinance No. 15643 on tonight's Agenda.
The next Agenda item was a discussion by Tim Snoke regarding nominations for the Board Chair and Vice-Chair
positions. Tim explained the process that will take place at the March Board Meeting for nominating the positions
of MSD Board Chair and Vice-Chair and the term of each position. The new terms will begin March 16, 2021 and
end March 15, 2023.
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At approximately, 9:40a.m., the Trustees took roll and moved to go into Closed Session to discuss Legal,
Confidential or Privileged Matters under §610.021(1) at approximately 10:40a.m., the Trustees moved to conclude
Closed Session and return to Open Session.
The meeting was then adjourned by Trustee Wilson. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,
March 30, 2021. This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting Board Comments Report.
Comments by the Executive Director: None
Comments from the Public: - Yes
Donovan Larson
Staff is gathering information and
plans to report back to the board.
Emily Conley
The Executive Directors shared that MSD had not received a complaint from this
location before, so we plan to go out to see what is there. This area is an unfunded
area, due to the election loss in 2019. We want to have a record of what is out there
and provide technical advice for the property owners and log the problem with the
goal to hopefully have a funded program in the future.
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The Secretary-Treasurer asked the Board if they would like to pull any items for a separate vote within the
Consent Agenda. There was a request for Ordinance #15620 be pulled for separate vote. The Consent Agenda
was moved forward for Adoption of remaining Ordinances.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15615 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec
Public I/I Reduction (2021) Contract A (12508)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15616 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure
– 3765 Lindell Blvd (13541)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15617 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure
– Louisiana Avenue Calm Street (13545)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15618 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure
– Mill Creek Flats (13416)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15619 - Maline Creek CSO BP 051 & 052 Local Storage
Facility (Rain Garden) (12762)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15620 - Midland Sanitary Relief (Midland Blvd to
Sims Ave) (12352)
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.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates,
that Ordinance Nos. 15620 be adopted.
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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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15621 - Watkins Creek Pump Station (P-101)
Replacement (12491)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15622 - Nottingham Estates Dr. #5217 Storm Sewer
(11536)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15623 - St. Simon Ct. #10023 Storm Channel (GCMB-
250) (10266)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15625 - Bellevue Ave #1600-1618 Lateral Sewer (IR)
(13288)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15626 - South Broadway at Meramec Combined Sewer
Replacement (10756)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15627 - Contract for Legal Consulting Services
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.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance Nos. 15615 -15619
and 15621-15623 and 15625-15627 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
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ORDINANCES
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESOLUTIONS
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ORDINANCES
NEW BUSINESS
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15629, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15629 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21767 consists
of the construction of a replacement pump station, approximately 305 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size
from 10-inches to 54-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing
deteriorated pump station (P-704) that has reached its useful life. This project is scheduled to be completed by April
21, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15629 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 15630, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15630 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Webster School Senior Apartments LP 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
removal of impervious surface and addition of amended soils. Total cost of the project is estimated at $264,600 and
Webster School Senior Apartments LP is requesting approximately $264,600 reimbursement for the cost of green
infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15630 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 15631, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15631 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22015 consists of
the construction of approximately 4,580 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 24-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-409). This project is
scheduled to be completed in 500 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, that Ordinance No. 15631 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 15632, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15632 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #21687 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Corps to administer and construct a project in the
CIRP. This project consists of the construction of 7,200 feet of 12-inch to 48-inch diameter storm and sanitary sewers
and 3,000 feet of sewer lining, north of Kennerly and west of Goodfellow in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. This project
will reduce combined sewer overflows, taking separated sewer flows to the Harlem – Baden (Hebert) detention basin.
The preliminary construction cost estimate is $4,430,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15632 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 15633, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15633 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21948 consists of
the construction of entrance and landscaping improvements including three (3) rain gardens and other native
landscaping, parking lot resurfacing, new sidewalks and ADA ramp, footbridge, pavilion, and approximately 467 lineal
feet of 12-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to implement the CSO
Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Program and stormwater quality education and outreach at MSD
Headquarters. This project is scheduled to be completed in 581 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15633 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 15634, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15634 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21793 consists of
the construction of approximately 5,628 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 12-inches to 42-inches in
diameter and appurtenances, the rehabilitation of 4 manholes, and 5-point repairs. The purpose of this project is to
remove and replace failing sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed by July 28, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15634 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 15635, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15635 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22020 consists of
the construction of approximately 2,580 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 6-inches to 48-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and sanitary
sewer surcharging during wet weather events, and to provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-440).
This project is scheduled to be completed in 485 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, that Ordinance No. 15635 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 15636, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15636 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22019 consists of
the construction of approximately 4,143 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter sanitary force main, approximately 11 lineal
feet of 30-inch diameter storm sewers, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace an existing force
main which has deteriorated to the point of failure. This project is scheduled to be completed in 270 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15636 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 15637, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15637 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22007 consists of
the construction of a maintenance yard vehicle storage building for ten (10) vactor trucks, a truck wash bay, a fueling
station, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to provide an inside storage area for ten vactor trucks to
keep liquid contents in the trucks from freezing at the new Mintert Yard property. This project is scheduled to be
completed in 225 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15637 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 15638, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15638 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22006 consists of
the construction of approximately 768 lineal feet of modular block wall, rock toe protections, rock lining, approximately
458 lineal feet of sanitary sewers, varying in size from 12-inches to 48-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate streambank erosion on Martigney Creek between Fairwick Drive and Golden
Valley Drive in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 190 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, that Ordinance No. 15638 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 15639, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15639 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22018 consists of
the rehabilitation of approximately 15,297 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 42-inches in
diameter and appurtenances utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project is to reduce
pipe collapses, blocked sewers, street and yard flooding; and to rehabilitate older, damaged and deteriorated storm
sewers throughout the District’s boundaries. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
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Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15639 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 15640, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15640 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the repair/replacement
and construction of stormwater inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure as identified by the Operations and
Engineering departments at various locations throughout the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, that Ordinance No. 15640 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 15641, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15641 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 4 to Contract #21869 with Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc. for the design of the Maintenance Yard
Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (10282) project. Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (10282) is a
lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents to construct a maintenance yard
vehicle storage building, a truck wash bay, a fueling station, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
provide a storage area for nine vactor trucks, a truck wash bay, and a fueling station at the new Mintert Yard property.
The construction cost estimate for this project is $2,000,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15641 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 15642, Repealing Ordinance No. 14687, as adopted June 8, 2017, and
enacting a new Ordinance in lieu thereof, providing Rules and Regulations governing all Classified Employees of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15642 was presented and read. The District concluded negotiations with the labor
and trade unions. The new collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) required an update to the Civil Service
Rules (CSRs).
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15642 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 15643, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15643 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes staff to enter into a lease
agreement with the Holly Hills Improvement Association for the HHIA to lease a small parcel of District-owned
property (necessary for access to MSD facilities) for use as a community garden The parcel is not buildable as it
is prone to flooding. The prior lease between HHIA and MSD for the parcel expired and a new lease is therefore
necessary. The lease is for an initial five-year term with one five-year renewal option. Annual rental is $1 based
upon the prior Board approval of the initial lease. The District has the right to terminate the Lease at any time if
the entire parcel is needed for District use.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, that Ordinance No. 15643 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
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No 3639 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Jack K. Dobbs for
his 13 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 17, 2007, to his
retirement effective March1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution # 3639
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 3640 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Michael D. Jacobs
for his 17 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 13, 2003, to his
retirement effective March1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution # 3640
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 3641 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Samuel D. Holroyd
for his 27 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 27, 1994, to his
retirement effective March1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, Adopting Resolution No. 3641
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 3642 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Michael T. Merli for
his 44 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 31, 1977, to his
retirement effective March1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3642
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. 3643 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Emil P. Tomek
for his 40 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from November 3, 1980, to his
retirement effective March1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby, Adopting Resolution No. 3643
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. 3644 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Thomas L. Seel
for his 31 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 31, 1989, to his
retirement effective March1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution No. 3644
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. 3645 – Transfer fund balances from Debt Service Funds 2010B, 2011B,
2012A, 2012B, 2013B, 2015B, 2016B, 2016C, 2017A, 2018A, 2018B, 2019A and 2020A to Debt
Service Funds 2011A, 2020B, 2021A, 2021B and the General Fund. Debt Service Fund 2020B is
hereby appropriated $2,048,000 necessary to satisfy debt service payments.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wahby, Adopting Resolution No. 3645
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. 3646 - Transfer from the Water Backup Fund to the
Wastewater Emergency Fund
Transferring a fund balance totaling Five Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($590,000) from the Water Backup
Fund #4104 to the Wastewater Emergency Fund #4122.
Motion was made by Trustee Yates, seconded by Trustee Wilson, Adopting Resolution No. 3646
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. 3647 – Depository Bank Resolution – Huntington National
Bank
The adoption of Resolution No. 3647 will modify the list of Approved Depository Banks attached hereto as
Exhibit A by adding The Huntington National Bank as an Approved Depository Bank of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Yates, Adopting Resolution No. 3647
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. 3648 - Trustee Michael Yates served on the Board of Trustees of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from January 17, 2012 to March 15, 2021. Trustee Yates’ strong leadership,
knowledge and expertise imparted direction and stability to the District and his contribution to serving as both
chair and member of the Program Management Committee and as a member of the Finance, Stakeholders, and
Pension Plan Committees, assured a continued diligent focus on the District’s fiscal matters. Trustee Yates’
contributions to the St. Louis Community reach far beyond his service on the District's Board, including but not
limited to, formerly serving as President, Treasurer and business representative of Operating Engineers Local
148. Additionally, Trustee Yates served on the executive board of the North County Labor Club for nearly 20
years and is currently the club’s Treasurer. Mr. Yates was recognized with the 2019 Hershel Walker Peace
and Justice Award for his efforts in creating a more just and equitable society.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Singer, Adopting Resolution No. 3648
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Yates – aye; M. Evans – aye; J. Singer – aye; R. Wilson – aye; A. Fehr – aye; B. Wahby – aye
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
ELECTION- The Secretary Treasurer led the board election for the Chair and Vice Chair.
TRUSTEES, IT IS NOW TIME FOR THE BOARD TO ELECT A CITY TRUSTEE AS THE CHAIR AND A
COUNTY TRUSTEE AS VICE CHAIR.
I WILL FIRST ASK THE COUNTY TRUSTEES TO NOMINATE AND SECOND AS MANY CITY TRUSTEES AS
THEY WISH.
ONCE THE COUNTY NOMINATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE CITY CHAIR ROLE, I WILL ASK THE COUNTY
TRUSTEES TO VOTE ON THOSE CITY TRUSTEES WHO WERE NOMINATED.
LET’S BEGIN. DOES ANY COUNTY TRUSTEE WISH TO NOMINATE A CITY TRUSTEE FOR THE POSITION
OF VICE-CHAIR?
TRUSTEE SINGER MOTIONED TO NOMINATE TRUSEE EVANS FOR THE CHAIR ROLE.
TRUSTEE FEHR 2ND THE NOMINIATION.
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WITH THERE BEING NO FURTHER NOMINATIONS, THE NOMINATIONS WERE CLOSED.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR FOR TRUSTEE EVANS AS BOARD CHAIR.
THANK YOU. THE NEW CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT THROUGH MARCH
15, 2023 IS MIKE EVANS.
WE WILL NOW MOVE ON TO THE VICE CHAIR CITY TRUSTEE NOMINATION.
I WILL NOW ASK THE CITY TRUSTEES TO NOMINATE AND SECOND AS MANY COUNTY TRUSTEES AS
THEY WISH FOR VICE CHAIR.
WITH THERE BEING ONLY ONE COUNTY TRUSTEE AVAILABLE, TRUSTEE WAHBY NOMINATED
TRUSTEE FEHR FOR VICE CHAIR. TRUSTEE WILSON 2ND THE NOMINATION.
ALL VOTED IN FAVOR FOR TRUSTEE FEHR AS BOARD VICE CHAIR.
THANK YOU. THE NEW VICE-CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT THROUGH
MARCH 15, 2023 IS AMY FEHR.
THIS ELECTION IS CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO TRUSTEE EVANS AND FEHR.
Trustee Yates thanked the staff for all their work and adjourned the meeting at 5:43 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was approved by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Yates.
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Secretary-Treasurer