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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1648th Board Journal 8-12-2021Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 1 JOURNAL OF THE (1648th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT August 12, 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(virtual) 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: Trustee Evans called the open session to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll call was made. Trustees Evans, Wilson, Nicozisin, Watson were present, Trustee Fehr was virtual and Trustee Wahby was absent. Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the July 8, 2021 (1647th) Board Journal. The motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin and seconded by Trustee Watson. Comments by Board Chair – None ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Report of Board Committees: AUDIT COMMITTEE Trustee Watson reported that The Audit Committee meeting started at approximately 7:30 AM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. In attendance were Trustees Watson, Evans, Fehr, Nicozisin, Wahby, and Wilson. The Chairman had no introductory comments. The Committee approved the minutes from the June 29th meeting. Next, the external auditor CliftonLarsonAllen presented, for the year ended December 31, 2020, the results of the audits of the financial statements for the Employees’ Pension, the Deferred Compensation, and the Defined Contribution plans, stating that the plans were audited in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and that “clean” opinions were issued for each plan. The audit engagements were performed according to the planned scope and the schedule communicated previously. No difficulties or disagreements with Management were encountered when performing the audits. No findings were identified, and no management letters were issued. There were no corrected or uncorrected misstatements identified. Next, Internal Audit made a combined presentation of reports for two separate I.T.-related engagements. Both engagements were related to network systems security. The first engagement consisted of a social engineering assessment that involved phishing testing. The scope included the email addresses of all 985 District employees. Real-world spoofing tactics were used to test the employees’ behavior when subjected to phishing attacks. The results of the testing were very positive. The engagement received a Satisfactory or “clean” opinion. No recommendations were issued. The second engagement involved the performance of attack and penetration testing of all District-managed network systems, which include internal networks, external networks, and external websites. All systems facing the internet were included in the engagement scope. The attacks were designed to simulate the techniques of real-world cyber attackers. Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD Jon Sprague MSD Tracey Coleman MSD Sean Hadley MSD Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 2 The engagement received two separate opinions: Satisfactory for the External Penetration testing and Generally Satisfactory for the Internal Penetration Testing. The report contained four (4) Opportunities for Improvement, which were presented to and discussed with the Committee. For the last agenda item, I.T. personnel presented the semi-annual Information Security Update. The update focused on three main areas: current cyber-security trends, the development and maturity of the District’s cyber security program, and the District’s overall security rating when compared to similar entities. During the various presentations, questions were discussed and addressed as they were received from the Committee. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2021. This concludes the Audit Committee Report. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Trustee Nicozisin reported that The Program Management Committee met on August 3, 2021 at 8:52 a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Nicozisin, Evans, Wilson, Fehr, Watson, and Wahby. The minutes of the June 29, 2021 meeting were approved. The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the following items: Ord. No.’s 15726 and 15727 – Coldwater Creek OMCI and Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursement Program – Staff requested authorization to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the City of Florissant and the City of Frontenac within the Coldwater Creek and Deer Creek OMCI taxing districts. The agreements will allow MSD to reimburse the municipalities for storm sewer projects as part of the District’s OMCI Grant Program. The initial funding and appropriation for the program was approved by ordinance in January of this year. Staff answered questions from the committee regarding allowable projects for the program. Ord. No. 15729 – Deer Creek Sanitary Relief Phase III and Phase IV – Staff discussed this planned supplemental appropriation to an existing project being constructed by J. H. Berra Construction Co. Staff is requesting the final appropriation of $17,500,000 to fully fund the project. This project is a critical project required by the Consent Decree. The project is currently on schedule. Ord. No. 15731 – Infrastructure Repairs for Facilities and Pump Stations – This annual appropriation will fund the repair and replacement of assets at the District wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations that are in disrepair or reached their useful life. The projects are prioritized by the Operations and Engineering staff. Staff provided the names and types of projects completed with this annual funding over the last year. Ord. No. 15732 – St. Jacques Sanitary Relief – Staff provided bid and appropriation details for this construction project and answered questions from the committee on the recent contract performance by the awarded contractor Gershenson Construction. Ord. No. 15734 – Easement Condemnation Request – Staff gave an update on the status of the easement acquisition on one parcel of ground for Kingsland Sanitary Storage Facility project on tonight’s agenda. The current property owner has been unresponsive to District staff. Staff will continue to coordinate with the property owner but is seeking approval to move forward with condemnation efforts to keep this project on schedule. The easement is needed to operate and maintain a monitoring manhole critical to the operations of the new storage facility. Ord. No. 15735 – Emergency Repair #067 – Staff provided details on the Emergency Repair sewer project located on Koeln Avenue in the City of St. Louis. The Executive Director declared the emergency and notified the Board on July 17, 2021. Staff is requesting introduction and adoption of this ordinance at tonight’s meeting. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 3 Ord. No.’s 15740-15743 – Staff presented and reviewed details of four (4) planned appropriations and contract authorizations for engineering support services vendors on tonight’s agenda. The services support both the Engineering and Operations departments in the completion of work required by the Consent Decree. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 31, 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 9:32 a.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Fehr reported that the Finance Committee met on August 3, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Wilson, Evans, Watson, Nicozisin, and Wahby in attendance. The minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting were approved. The first item on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of July 30, 2021. Staff stated that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy. Next on the agenda was a resolution authorizing the staff to update the list of Approved Depository Banks, adding CIBC Bank USA as an approved depository bank of the District. This will be Resolution #3694 on tonight’s agenda. The next item discussed on the agenda was a resolution that authorizes the staff to modify the Approved Securities Dealers-Contracts, by adding Alamo Capital as an approved Securities Dealer of the District and updating the District’s list of Primary Government Securities Dealers. This action will allow staff to purchase investments from additional providers, within the parameters of the District’s Investment Policy, thereby increasing competition and potentially reducing cost. This is Resolution #3693 on tonight’s agenda. Next on the agenda was a discussion of an ordinance for Introduction and Adoption of parameters relating to the issuance of Wastewater System Refunding Bonds. This ordinance gives staff the authority to execute the necessary documents on or before June 30, 2022. It also provides parameters relating to authorization period, maturity, costs, savings, and relevant terms of the issuance to allow staff to quickly complete a bond issuance when market conditions are favorable. The ordinance will provide the District the authorization to enter into a forward direct purchase agreement or a Bond Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a bond refunding with any bank currently in the District’s Underwriter’s Pool as long as the terms fall within the approved parameters. This is Ordinance #15746 on tonight's agenda. The last item on the agenda consisted of a staff report on the current unaudited financial condition of the District as of June 2021. Staff stated that the District continues to be financially stable. Director of Finance, Marion Gee, expressed thanks to all employees who contributed to the District receiving the Government Financial Officers Association’s Triple Crown Award. The District received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Award and the Popular Annual Financial Report Award. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:10 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 31, 2021. This concludes the Finance Committee Report. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE Trustee Wilson reported that The Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at approximately 10:10 a.m. Those present at the meeting included Chairperson Wilson, Trustees Evans, Fehr, 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 June 1st Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were approved. The first agenda item was a discussion by Todd Aschbacher regarding the District's Conflict of Interest Policy. The Missouri Ethics Commission requires political subdivisions with an operating budget greater than one million dollars per year to re-adopt an Ordinance at least once every two years at an open meeting by September 15th. Introduction of this Ordinance containing the policy prohibiting conflicts of interest for MSD trustees, officers, and employees is No. 15744 on tonight's Agenda. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 4 The next agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding an Ordinance for the District's Classification Plan. This Ordinance will update classifications to reflect the addition of a new position, retitle existing positions and is No. 15745 on tonight's Agenda. The meeting was adjourned by Trustee Wilson at approximately 10:15 a.m. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 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 – None Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 5 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. 15698 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Heritage House Apartments (13504) 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 – Heritage House Apartments (13504) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15699 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – West End Clinic (13271) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with West End Clinic, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – West End Clinic (13271) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15700 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (2022) (13005) Appropriating Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for repair and replacement of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (2022) (13005) 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 stormwater infrastructure repair projects to be bid through purchasing for repair and replacement of inlets, manholes, sewers, and other infrastructure. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15701 - Harlem – Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) Design (10641) Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, combined sewers, a stormwater detention basin, sewer separation, public and private I/I removal in Harlem – Baden Relief Phase IV (Hebert) Design (10641) in the Village of Hillsdale and the Cities of St. Louis and Wellston, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 17 to Contract No. 10897 with Parsons Water & Infrastructure Inc. for design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, combined sewers, a stormwater detention basin, sewer separation, public and private I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15702 - Pump Station Replacement Projects (Phase I) (11701) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of pump stations in Pump Station Replacement Projects (Phase I) (11701) 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 Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 20205 with HR Green, Inc. for design of pump stations. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15703 - St. Louis Combined Sewer Overflows Program – Corps of Engineers – Phase II (13608) Appropriating Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the General Fund for local match for Corps of Engineers study effort to make additional CIRP projects eligible for federal funding in St. Louis Combined Sewer Overflows Program – Corps of Engineers – Phase II (13608) in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri; pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement under Contract No. 22049 with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to provide financial assistance for a study effort to make additional CIRP projects eligible for federal funding. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15704 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Sanitary System Improvements (11144) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Sanitary System Improvements (11144) in Various Municipalities and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 6 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15705 - Arv Ellen Sanitary Relief (Tesson Creek Estates Dr to Madaford Ln) (12079) Appropriating Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Arv Ellen Sanitary Relief (Tesson Creek Estates Dr to Madaford Ln) (12079) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15706 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract C (13033) Appropriating Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of public I/I removal in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract C (13033) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of public I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15707 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract D (12586) Appropriating Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($58,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of public I/I removal in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract D (12586) in the Cities of Ballwin, Fenton, Sunset Hills, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of public I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15708 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract E (12587) Appropriating Eighty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($87,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of public I/I removal in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract E (12587) in the Cities of Ballwin, Fenton, Valley Park, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of public I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15709 - Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract F (13124) Appropriating Fifty-Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of public I/I removal in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract F (13124) in the City of Florissant, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of public I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15710 - Daniel Boone – Lawnview Creek I/I Reduction (12326) Appropriating One Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Dollars ($161,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of private I/I removal and sanitary sewers in Daniel Boone – Lawnview Creek I/I Reduction (12326) in the City of Florissant and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of private I/I removal and sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15711 - Lindbergh Sanitary Relief (Meadowside Dr to N Lindbergh Blvd) (11943) Appropriating Four Hundred One Thousand Dollars ($401,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Lindbergh Sanitary Relief (Meadowside Dr to N Lindbergh Blvd) (11943) in the City of Maryland Heights and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 7 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15712 - Smith Creek Ladue Road Sanitary Relief (Royal Manor Dr to Hewlett Ct) (12202) Appropriating Five Hundred Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($518,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Smith Creek Ladue Road Sanitary Relief (Royal Manor Dr to Hewlett Ct) (12202) in the City of Creve Coeur, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15713 - Spoede Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements (13623) Appropriating One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($120,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Spoede Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements (13623) in the City of Frontenac, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15714 - St. Matthias Sanitary Relief (St. Shawn Ln to Stonehard Dr) (12217) Appropriating Three Hundred Six Thousand Dollars ($306,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in St. Matthias Sanitary Relief (St. Shawn Ln to Stonehard Dr) (12217) in the Cities of St. Ann and Bridgeton, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15715 - Upper Fishpot East Sanitary Relief (Field Ave to Wolff Ln) (12242) Appropriating Four Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($404,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Upper Fishpot East Sanitary Relief (Field Ave to Wolff Ln) (12242) in the City of Ellisville, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11011 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15716 - Lemay Sanitary System Improvements (11145) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for design in Lemay Sanitary System Improvements (11145) in Various Municipalities and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15717 - Mulberry Creek Sanitary Relief (Harwich Dr to S Lindbergh Blvd) (12355) Appropriating Five Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Dollars ($531,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Mulberry Creek Sanitary Relief (Harwich Dr to S Lindbergh Blvd) (12355) 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 amend Contract No. 11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15718 - Woodson Sanitary Relief (Flora Ave to Lackland Rd) (12300) Appropriating Three Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Dollars ($391,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Woodson Sanitary Relief (Flora Ave to Lackland Rd) (12300) in the City of Overland, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 11003 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. for design of sanitary sewers. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15719 - Lower & Middle RDP CSO Controls System Improvements (11109) Appropriating One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the General Fund and Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Lower & Middle RDP CSO Controls System Improvements (11109) in Various Municipalities and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for design. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 8 Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15720 - Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary storage tunnel in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 10734 with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for design of sanitary storage tunnel. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15721 - RDP Tributaries & Upper RDP CSO Controls & Lower Meramec System Improvements (11153) Appropriating Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for design in RDP Tributaries & Upper RDP CSO Controls & Lower Meramec System Improvements (11153) in Various Municipalities and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15722- CSO – Mary Avenue South of Manchester CSO Interceptor (I- 132)/Outfall (L-l06) Elimination Phase II (12140) Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and private I/I removal in CSO – Mary Avenue South of Manchester CSO Interceptor (I-132)/Outfall (L-l06) Elimination Phase II (12140) in the City of Brentwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and private I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15723- CSO – Shrewsbury Ave CSO Interceptor (I-293)/Outfall (L166) Sewer Separation (12141) Appropriating Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and private I/I removal in CSO – Shrewsbury Ave CSO Interceptor (I- 293)/Outfall (L-166) Sewer Separation (12141) in the Cities of Shrewsbury and Webster Groves, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and private I/I removal. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15724 - Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief (Deer Creek Trunk to Oxford Dr) Phase I (12334) Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief (Deer Creek Trunk to Oxford Dr) Phase I (12334) in the Cities of Brentwood and Maplewood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary- Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design. Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15725 - Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (Design) (11746) Making a supplemental appropriation of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary tunnel in Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (Design) (11746) in the Cities of Fenton and Sunset Hills, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20202 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance Nos. 15698 – 15725 to be Adopted Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 9 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCES None RESOLUTIONS None NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15726, 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 Florissant, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Coldwater Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Florissant Agreement) (13488) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15726 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Florissant for eligible stormwater expenditures where revenue is collected by the Coldwater 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 Watson, that Ordinance No. 15726 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15727, 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 Frontenac, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Frontenac Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Proposed Ord. No. 15727 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Frontenac 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 Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15727 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15728, Making an appropriation of One Million Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($1,015,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Three Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($365,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Canterbury and Roland Sanitary Relief (Nelson Dr to Roland Blvd) (12110) in the Cities of Northwoods and Pasadena Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22048 with Aztec Construction Specialties, LLC for sanitary sewer construction Proposed Ord. No. 15728 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22048 consists of the construction of approximately 1,679 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 15-inches in diameter, and approximately 680 lineal feet of natural channel stabilization, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers and to alleviate yard and structure flooding in the 6900 block of Roland Boulevard in the City of Northwoods and Pasadena Hills, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 390 days. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15728 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 10 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15729, Making a supplemental appropriation of Seventeen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($17,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase III and Phase IV (12472) in the City of Ladue, 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. 21786 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15729 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21786 consists of the construction of approximately 17,781 lineal feet of 8-inch to 54-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances, including approximately 4,881 lineal feet of 8-inch to 54-inch tunnel/trenchless technology construction; approximately 1,652 feet of slip lining 21-inch and 24-inch host pipe; 1 junction chamber; 99 manholes; creek stabilization; installation of approximately 96 lineal feet of 12-inch storm sewers and appurtenances; concrete channel removal; manhole rehabilitation of 8 existing manholes; manhole and sewer fill; seal and abandonment. Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15729 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15730, Making an appropriation of Five Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Geyer Sanitary Relief and Windsor Springs P-521 Storage (Big Bend Blvd to Windsor Springs Dr) (12175) in the Cities of Kirkwood 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. 22045 with Unnerstall Contracting Company, LLC for pump station improvements. Proposed Ord. No. 15730 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22045 consists of the construction of pump station improvements including pumps, valves, and other equipment; approximately 6,238 lineal feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary force main; approximately 107 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter sanitary sewers; and the removal of inflow from 4 private properties. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups, overcharged sanitary sewers, and one known SSO at manhole 25N3-104S. This project is scheduled to be completed in 560 days. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15730 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15731, Appropriating Three Million Dollars (3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for repair, replacement, or improvement projects to address needs at facilities in Infrastructure Repairs (Facilities) (2022) (12996) 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 infrastructure repair projects to be bid through purchasing for repair, replacement, or improvement projects to address needs at facilities. Proposed Ord. No. 15731 was presented and read. The work to be done consists of the construction of needed repair, replacement, or improvement projects to address needs at facilities such as treatment plants and pumps stations. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15731 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15732, Making an appropriation of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in St. Jacques Sanitary Relief (St. Jacques St to N Lafayette St) (12213) in the City of Florissant, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22050 with Gershenson Construction Co. for sanitary sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15732 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22050 consists of the construction of approximately 381 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-110). This project is scheduled to be completed in 270 days. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15732 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 11 Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15733, Making an appropriation of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Washington Terrace 14 Sewer Replacement (13292) 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. 22042 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for combined sewer construction. Proposed Ord. No. 15733 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22042 consists of the construction of approximately 100 lineal feet of combined sewers 15-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace a deteriorated combined sewer. This project is scheduled to be completed in 120 days. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15733 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15734, 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 Kingsland Sanitary Storage Facility (Engelholm) (12841) in the City of Pagedale, 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. 15734 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts including the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents leading to the acquisition of permanent easements and temporary construction easements on one (1) parcel of ground located in the City of Pagedale, Missouri. The easement and temporary construction easement are needed to construct this portion of this design-build project, which consists of the construction of a 1-million-gallon sanitary storage facility. The easement is needed to provide permanent access and construct a permanent monitoring manhole necessary for operation of the facility. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15734 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15735, Appropriating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Emergency Fund to be used for emergency repair in Emergency Repair #067 (Koeln Ave) (13663) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an emergency construction contract under Contract No. 22068 with Bates Utility Company, Inc., for the aforesaid emergency repair services. Proposed Ord. No. 15735 was presented and read. The work done under the emergency Contract #22068 consists of the construction of approximately 15 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter combined sewer pipe, approximately 15 lineal feet of 24-inch combined sewer pipe, and appurtenances. Settling of the 24-inch diameter pipe caused a cave-in on Koeln Avenue adjacent to a Union Pacific Railroad line. The purpose of this project is to repair the damaged pipe and manholes, and to backfill and repave Koeln Avenue. Based upon recommendation from staff, the Executive Director declared this project an emergency on July 17, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15735 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing None Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15735 be Adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15736, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,050,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565) in the City of St. Louis 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 Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation for design. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 12 Proposed Ord. No. 15736 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract #21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation for Engineering Design Services and for the preparation of 30% Design-Build project delivery solicitation documents for the Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (12565) project. The purpose of this project is to replace the multiple hearth incinerators and solids handling facilities with fluidized bed incinerators, sludge acceptance systems and solids handling facilities at both the Bissell Point and Lemay Wastewater Treatment Facilities to meet regulatory requirements. Black & Veatch Corporation will also provide Advisory Services during the design, construction, and start-up after the Design-Build selection is completed. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15736 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15737, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,035,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of pump station and appurtenances in Caulks Creek Pump Station B (P-751) Relocation (12114) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21995 with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. for design of pump station and appurtenances. Proposed Ord. No. 15737 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #21995 with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. for the design of the Caulks Creek Pump Station B (P-751) Relocation (12114) project. Caulks Creek Pump Station B (P-751) Relocation (12114) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents to construct a new triplex submersible pump station in a new location, approximately 290 feet of 18-inch diameter sanitary sewers, approximately 210 feet of 10-inch diameter force main, secondary power supply, demolition of the existing pump station, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace an inadequate pump station facility with no space for expansion or secondary storage, no secondary power supply, and a safety risk for maintenance being extremely close to an active railroad track and expanded overhead power lines above the facility. Due to the complexities of pump station site selection, the design services will be completed in two (2) phases. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15737 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15738, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design in Eltora Wet Weather Storage Facility (11737) in the City of Pagedale, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 21997 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for design. Proposed Ord. No. 15738 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract #21997 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for Engineering Design Services for the 30% conceptual design build documents and support for the RFQ and RFP selection for the Eltora Wet Weather Storage Facility (11737) project. The purpose of this project is to construct a wet weather storage facility to alleviate sanitary sewer surcharging and building backups during wet weather events. KAI will also provide Advisory Services under a future supplemental appropriation during the design, construction, and start-up after the Design Build selection is completed. Advisory Services include reviewing the Design Build progress to make sure the project stays on track, on schedule, and within budget. The construction cost estimate for this project is $10,000,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2023. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15738 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15739, Making a supplemental appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general engineering services in General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer Design (2018) Contract B (12894) at various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 21615 with CDG Engineers, Inc. for general engineering services. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 13 Proposed Ord. No. 15739 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 3 to Contract #21615 with CDG Engineers, Inc. for the design of various projects in the CIP and the Operations budgets. This project consists of the completion of ongoing design of small sanitary, combined, storm sewer, and pump station and treatment plant projects as needed throughout the District in support of an ongoing internal design effort. This contract is for a total maximum amount of $50,000. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. The amendment will bring the total design appropriation to $850,000. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15739 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15740, Making a supplemental appropriation of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for asset investigations and assessment of sewer systems in Critical Infrastructure Assessment and Asset Investigation (2020) (12907) throughout The Metropolitan Sewer District Service Area; 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. 21832 with TREKK Design Group, LLC for the aforesaid asset investigations and assessment of sewer systems. Proposed Ord. No. 15740 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Amendment No. 4 to Contract #21832 with TREKK Design Group, LLC. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with detailed information regarding sewer systems by performing services such as project inspection reconnaissance, field investigations of sewer system and structures, inspection prioritization and project set-up, field verification, map updates, floodwall river gate inspections, sanitary sewer overflow monitoring, work order management, and post inspection review. These services will form the basis for District led preventive maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15740 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15741, Appropriating Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) from the General Fund for flow meter and monitoring in Flow Metering and Monitoring (2022) (12801) in various locations throughout the District and authorizing the Executive Director and the Secretary- Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22069 with ADS Environmental Services for the aforesaid flow meter and monitoring. Proposed Ord. No. 15741 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #22069 with ADS Environmental Services. The purpose of this contract is to provide District staff with flow and level information in separate sanitary, combined, and storm sewer systems during dry and wet weather conditions at approximately 300 locations annually for durations ranging from three (3) months to twelve (12) months. This data is a diagnostic tool that will be used to meet Consent Decree requirements, refine hydraulic models, determine project effectiveness, and support inflow/infiltration (I/I) investigations. The data from these meters will also be used to support the District’s ongoing programs such as the CMOM, Asset Management, Sewer Prioritization, Stormwater Control Programs, the SSO Control Plan, the CSO Control Plan, and the Infiltration & Inflow Reduction Program. This contract for flow metering and monitoring is $2,500,000. Approximately 15% of the metering locations will be installed specifically to provide data at regulatory and billing sites. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15741 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15742, Making a supplemental appropriation of Four Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($489,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for stream flow monitoring in Stream Flow Gauge Operation and Maintenance (USGS) (10766) Districtwide; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 10422 with U. S. Geological Survey for stream flow monitoring. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 14 Proposed Ord. No. 15742 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #10422 is to continue to collect stream gauging information in 25 watersheds. For FY2022, the USGS will continue the operation and maintenance of the existing network of 40 stream gauging stations in 25 watersheds within the District’s area. Stream stage (water surface) and rainfall amounts will be collected with stream discharges (flow rates) determined for each gauging station. Stream stage will be measured and recorded at 5-minute intervals and transmitted via satellite to the USGS and automatically downloaded into a database. Stage and discharge values will be displayed in a real-time fashion on the USGS public web page. In addition, data reports or evaluations are provided by the USGS as an extension of staff, as requested for use by the District. The data will be used to provide reliable flood peak and stage estimates for use in hydrologic and hydraulic models or calculations at project locations within a drainage basin. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15742 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15743, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($267,169.00) from the General Fund to be used for water quality sampling in Stream Flow Water Quality Sampling (2020) (12004) Districtwide; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 21859 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for water quality sampling. Proposed Ord. No. 15743 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend Contract #21859 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., and appropriates funds for this amendment. The purpose of this work is to perform water quality sampling to comply with the Post-Construction Monitoring Program as required in the Federal Consent Decree. Samples will be collected from six sites in the Mississippi River on a bi-weekly basis. Samples will also be collected from three sites on the Missouri River once every four weeks to help establish upstream background concentrations and water quality impacts from the St. Louis area. Field water quality analysis and stream observations will be performed as required by the Federal Consent Decree. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance Nos.15743 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15744, Repealing Ordinance No. 15282 as adopted September 12, 2019, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof, establishing a Conflict of Interest Policy for District trustees, officers, and employees. Proposed Ord. No. 15744 was presented and read. The MSD Charter and State Law prohibit MSD trustees, officers, and employees from engaging in conduct which could be perceived as a conflict of interest. The District enacted its own Conflict of Interest Policy which is updated as needed and maintained on the District website. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15744 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15745, Repealing Ordinance No. 15657, as adopted on May 13, 2021, 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. 15745 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 Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15745 be Introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15746, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT; PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 15 Proposed Ord. No. 15746 was presented and read. The Ordinance provides parameters around authorization period, maturity, costs, savings and relevant terms of the issuance to reduce the need for further approval of terms. The Ordinance provides The District the authorization to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a Bond Refunding with any Bank currently in The District’s Underwriter’s Pool as long as the terms fall within the parameters. Refunding’s are market rate driven and it is important to execute a BPA when optimal savings can be achieved. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance Nos. 15746 be introduced. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule, Hearing None Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15746 be Adopted. Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of Resolution No. 3686 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to John C. Alexander for his 17 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 26, 2004, to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, Adopting Resolution # 3686 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3687 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Martin J. Blecha for his 31 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 4, 1989, to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution # 3687 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3688 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Craig S. Thompson for his 16 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 13, 2005 to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution No. 3688 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No 3689 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Raymond R. Williams for his 22 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from August 3, 1998, to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution No. 3689 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3690 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Robert G. Meppiel for his 27 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 25, 1993, to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution No. 3690 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3691 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Thomas K. Magee, Jr., for his 28 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from February 8, 1993, to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, Adopting Resolution No. 3691 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Edited 9/1/21 Pg. 16 Adoption of Resolution No. 3692 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Ronald E. Roth for his 30 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 8, 1990, to his retirement effective August 1, 2021. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution No. 3692 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3693 - Banking Procedure Resolution (Updating Ordinance 14294 Section 2- Approved Depository Bank List) The adoption of Resolution No. 3693 will modify the list of Approved Securities Dealers attached hereto as Exhibit D by adding Alamo Capital as an Approved Securities Dealer of the District, adding Amherst Pierpoint Securities LLC, BofA Securities, NatWest Markets Securities Inc, and Societe Generale, New York Branch as Primary Government Securities Dealers and removing Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, RBS Securities Inc. and SG Americas Securities, LLC as Primary Government Securities Dealers. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution No. 3693 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye Adoption of Resolution No. 3694 - Banking Procedure Resolution (Updating Ordinance 14294 Section 3- Authorized Investments-Approved Securities Dealers-Contracts) The adoption of Resolution No. 3694 will modify the list of Approved Depository Banks attached hereto as Exhibit A by adding CIBC Bank USA as an Approved Depository Bank of the District. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson, Adopting Resolution No. 3694 Motion passed – 5 ayes Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; G. Nicozisin – 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 5:27 p.m. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, Seconded by Trustee Watson. ~~~~~~ Secretary-Treasurer