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JOURNAL OF THE (1652nd) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
November 10, 2021
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the
meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M. Evans, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
A. Fehr, Vice Chair T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
B. Wahby S. Myers, General Counsel
G. Nicozisin(online) M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
R. Wilson R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
B. Watson(online)
Also present were:
Trustee Evans called the open session to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll call was made. All were present.
Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the October 14, 2021 (1651st) Board Journal.
The motion was made by Trustee Fehr and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Comments by Board Chair – None
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Report of Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Trustee Watson reported that The Audit Committee meeting started at approximately 7:45 AM on Tuesday,
November 2, 2021. In attendance were Trustees Watson, Evans, Fehr, Wahby, and Wilson. The Chairman had
no introductory comments. The Committee approved the minutes from the October 5th meeting.
Next, the District’s external auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen, presented an overview of the results of the audit of the
District’s financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2021. An unmodified or “clean” opinion was issued for
the financial statements. No material uncorrected or corrected misstatements were identified. No fraud or illegal
acts were identified. In working with Management and performing the engagement, no difficulties or
disagreements were encountered by the auditors. Three new GASBs were adopted during the fiscal year.
No significant weaknesses in internal control were identified during the audit process. A Management Letter was
not issued; there were no items identified that met the threshold for formal communication.
Internal Audit continued the meeting by reporting on the status of previously issued audit recommendations,
stating that of the 252 recommendations issued since April of 2011, 236 or 94% of the recommendations have
been implemented. Internal Audit provided a status update for the sixteen recommendations that currently remain
open as of November 2021.
During the presentations, questions were discussed and addressed as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,
November 30, 2021.
This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
Tamara Clinton MSD Bret Berthold MSD
Jon Sprague MSD Tracey Coleman MSD
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Nicozisin reported that the Program Management Committee met on November 2, 2021 at 8:51 a.m. The
meeting was attended by trustees Evans, Wilson, Fehr, and Watson; and Wahby.
The minutes of the October 5, 2021 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding
the following items:
Ordinance No.’s 15802 and 15803 – Staff discussed Green Infrastructure grants being authorized to reduce
Combined Sewer Overflows to the Mississippi River in compliance with the MSD’s Consent Decree. Staff provided
details of the grants for Interfaith Residence for the construction of various volume reducing green infrastructure as
part of improvements to their properties at two separate locations.
Ordinance No. 15808 – Staff gave an update on the status of the easement acquisition on one parcel of ground for
the Fenton Creek Pump Station project. Staff continues to negotiate with the property owner but has been unable
to reach an agreement. Staff is requesting authorization from the Board to move forward with condemnation efforts
to allow the project to remain on schedule.
Ordinance No.’s 15810 through 15812 – Staff presented the planned supplemental appropriations for three multi-
year construction management services contracts with Shannon & Wilson Inc., Black & Veatch Corporation, and
KAI 360 Construction Services LLC. The appropriation for Shannon & Wilson is $100,000 above the proposed
budget due to special inspection requirements added to the project scope. The appropriation for Black & Veatch
Corporation is $2,800,000 below the proposed budget due to the Lower Meramec River-Baumgartner Tunnel not
starting as early as originally anticipated.
Staff presented details of several General Services Agreement contracts for Engineering support services.
Ordinance No.’s 15814 - 15816 will provide funding for three Geotechnical services contracts, and Ordinance No.’s
15817 - 15821 will provide funding for five Survey Services contracts. All of these contracts support internal design
staff with the ultimate design and delivery of consent decree and asset management projects.
Under Other Business, Staff gave a presentation on the October 14, 2021 letter to the Board of Trustees from
Hankin Environmental Systems Inc. Staff provided a history of the proposed project and the pre-qualification
process referenced in the letter. Staff then answered several questions from the committee.
At 9:47 a.m., Trustee Evans moved to go into Closed Session to discuss Legal, Confidential or Privileged Matters
Under §610.021(1), RSMO 1988 Supp. Trustees Evans, Fehr, Wahby, Wilson, and Watson approved. The
committee voted to come out of closed session at approximately 10:46 a.m.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2021.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that the Finance Committee met on November 2, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Wilson, Evans,
Watson, and Wahby in attendance. The minutes from the October 5, 2021 meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of October 29, 2021.
Staff stated that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy.
Next, were ordinances authorizing staff to enter into a contract with Public Financial Management (PFM) and
Independent Public Advisors (IPA) for three years with two additional one-year renewals.
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Both firms will be used on an as needed basis to assist with bond issues, development of financing plans, assistance
with Rate Commission work, and general professional financial advisory services. These will be Ordinances #15822
and #15823 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item on the agenda was a resolution which authorizes changes to the District’s Debt Policy. Updates
include the addition of language regarding the use of a swap advisor, clarification regarding when to issue tax-
exempt and taxable debt, revised savings thresholds to consider before issuing refunding bonds, and
documentation of the Trustees’ ability to approve parameter ordinances for the issuance of bonds. This will be
Resolution #3714 on tonight’s agenda.
The next item discussed on the agenda pertained to a staff request to exercise the third of four optional one-year
contract extensions with Milliman to provide actuarial services. This will be Resolution #3713 on tonight’s agenda.
The last item discussed on the agenda pertained to a staff request to enter into a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen,
LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the District and Subdistrict for fiscal year ending June 30,
2022. The contract will be for one-year with four additional option years. This is will be Ordinance #15824 on
tonight’s agenda.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November
30, 2021. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Trustee Wilson reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met at District Headquarters on Tuesday,
November 2, 2021 at approximately 8:40 a.m. Those present at the meeting included Chairperson Wilson, Trustees
Evans, Fehr, 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 October 5th Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were approved.
The first Agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding a Resolution to exercise the first option to renew
a contract for the Collection of Excess Proceeds from Property Sold at Tax Sale Auctions. This is Resolution
No. 3712 on tonight's Agenda.
The next Agenda item was a discussion by Susan Myers regarding MSD's Federal and State Legislative Priorities
for 2022. Susan provided a summation of the priorities noting that one State priority was removed from the previous
year as it was completed, and one Federal priority was added to include the monitoring of legislation regarding
emerging contaminants, environmental justice and climate change. All other priorities remained the same as in
previous years. There is no Board action required at this time.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:50 a.m. by Chairperson Wilson. The next meeting is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, November 30th.
This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting Board Comments Report.
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Comments by the Executive Director: None
Email received 11/10/21 @ 10:56 a.m. from: Tom Sullivan
Comments by Tom Sullivan, 751 Syracuse, 63130
In order to give the board a better perspective on stormwater and erosion problems, and how long they have been
neglected in this area, my comments are from a 1994 letter of mine in the Post-Dispatch. It reads:
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It was quite a news flash the director of engineering for the Metropolitan Sewer District, Robert G. Butchko,
delivered to the stormwater committee of the St. Louis County Council. "Ninety-five percent of our
customers do not have problems," he told the committee, as reported in the May 16 Post-Dispatch.
However, it would seem Butchko was engaged in some wishful thinking.
In 1989 MSD hired Community Consultants to conduct a survey. People were specifically asked whether
stormwater was a problem in their neighborhood. The response: 51 percent said it was either a big problem
or somewhat of a problem.
If another survey were taken today, it would show problems getting worse. MSD is doing virtually nothing
to solve stormwater problems in the area and mostly ignores them in the "annexed area" of the district,
which is roughly outside Interstate 270 in the county. Though people in that area voted to become part of
the sewer district in 1977, Butchko told the committee "we don't even know what's out there." So, what's
the district been doing for the last 15 years?
What is really outrageous is MSD spending $2 million for yet another study of stormwater problems --
despite having already wasted millions of dollars over the years for countless other stormwater studies.
Butchko is paid nearly $80,000 a year as director of engineering and has more than 100 people working in
his department. If he needs a $2 million study to tell him where stormwater problems are, something is very
wrong.
That is the end of the letter. Thank you for listening to my comments.
Email received 11/10/21 @ 11:34a.m. from: John Goffstein
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Submission of Public Hearing Report – None
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The Secretary Treasurer addressed the Board:
The Secretary-Treasurer asked the Board if they would like to pull any items for a separate vote within
the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, the Consent Agenda was moved forward for Adoption.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15770 - Spring Ave Sanitary Relief (Yeatman Ave to Dale Ave) (12208)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 22020 with
Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15772 - Maintenance Yard Vehicle Storage Building (Mintert) (10282)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 22007
with Gershenson Construction Co. for maintenance yard vehicle storage building.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15773 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Maplewood
Richmond Heights School Additions (13648)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into an agreement with Maplewood Richmond Heights School District, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Maplewood Richmond Heights School Additions
(13648) in the City of Maplewood, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15774 - Fishpot Trunk West and Ed Lou Lane I/I Reduction (Smith Dr and
Vlasis Dr) (12173)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($365,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction and private I/I removal in Fishpot Trunk West and Ed Lou Lane I/I
Reduction (Smith Dr and Vlasis Dr) (12173) in the Cities of Ballwin, Ellisville, 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. 22078 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction and
private I/I removal.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15775 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2022) Contract A (13016)
Making an appropriation of Two Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2022)
Contract A (13016) in the City of St. Louis and Various Municipalities in St. Louis County and Unincorporated St. Louis
County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22057 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for sanitary sewer
rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15776 - Bellevue Ave #1600 – 1618 Lateral Sewer (IR) (13288)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into a construction contract with Girdner Contracting, LLC, for sanitary sewer construction in Bellevue Ave #1600
– 1618 Lateral Sewer (IR) (13288) in the City of Richmond Heights, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15777 - South Broadway at Meramec Combined Sewer Replacement
(10756)
Making an appropriation of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in South Broadway at Meramec Combined Sewer
Replacement (10756) 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. 22084 with Unnerstall
Contracting Company, LLC for combined sewer construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15778 - Trevillian 20 and 50 Sanitary Sewer Replacement (13361)
Making an appropriation of Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($475,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Trevillian 20 and 50 Sanitary Sewer Replacement (13361) in the
Cities of Glendale and 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. 22079 with Unnerstall Contracting
Company, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15779 - WC-33 La Padera – El Camara Storm Improvement (10351)
Making an appropriation of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater
Fund and Four Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars ($465,000.00) from Operations, Maintenance, Construction,
Improvement Fund of Watkins Creek to be used for channel stabilization in WC-33 La Padera – El Camara Storm
Improvement (10351) 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. 22077 with Fred M.
Luth & Sons, Inc. for channel stabilization.
The Secretary Treasurer asked for the amended changes to Ordinance 15779 for the appropriated amount of
$235,000 to $236,000 from the Districtwide Fund and the change of
$465,000 to $464,000 from the Operations, Maintenance, Construction Improvement Fund.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin,
that Ordinance Nos. 15779 to be Amended
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson,
that Ordinance Nos. 15779 to be Adopted
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15780 - Coldwater Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of
Florissant Agreement) (13488)
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.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15781 - University City OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Olivette
Agreement) (13489)
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 Olivette, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater
expenditures in University City OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Olivette Agreement) (13489) in St. Louis
County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15782 - Timber Trail – Briar Ridge Channel Improvements (11224)
Appropriating Two Hundred Forty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($249,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction,
and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek for cost sharing for channel improvement construction in Timber Trail – Briar
Ridge Channel Improvements (11224) in the City of Frontenac, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
under Contract No. 22106 with the City of Frontenac to provide financial assistance for channel improvement
construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15783 - General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer Design (2022)
Contract B (13099)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to
be used for general engineering services in General Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer Design (2022) Contract B
(13099) in Various Locations Within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22107 with GHD Inc. for general
engineering services.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15784 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2021) Contract
A (13087)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from the General Fund to be used
for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2021) Contract A (13087) 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. 1 to Contract No. 21968 with Real Estate Analysts
Limited for property appraisal services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15785 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2021) Contract
B (13088)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from the General Fund to be used
for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2021) Contract B (13088) 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. 1 to Contract No. 21969 with Mueller & Neff Real
Estate Appraisers & Consultants for property appraisal services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15786 - General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2021) Contract
C (13089)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) from the General Fund to be used
for property appraisal services in General Services Agreement – Property Appraisal (2021) Contract C (13089) 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. 1 to Contract No. 21970 with Volkert, Inc. for property
appraisal services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15787 - Burning Tree Infrastructure Repair (N. Waterford Dr to Fox Run Dr)
(12108)
Making an appropriation of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Dollars ($112,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Burning Tree Infrastructure Repair (N. Waterford Dr to Fox Run Dr) (12108) 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. 22108 with Hart Engineering, LLC for design of sanitary
sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15788- Clark Ave Sanitary Relief (Laclede Sta Rd to Yeatman Ave) (12122)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Three Thousand Dollars ($303,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund
to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Clark Ave Sanitary Relief (Laclede Sta Rd to Yeatman Ave) (12122) 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. 22109 with Kowelman Engineering, Inc. for design of
sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15789 - Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130)
Making an appropriation of One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($128,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130) in the
City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22110 with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for design of sanitary
sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15790 - Fillmore Pump Station (P-308) Rehabilitation (13046)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for design of pump station rehabilitation in Fillmore Pump Station (P-308) Rehabilitation (13046) 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. 22111 with Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc. for design of pump station
rehabilitation.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15791 - Hawthorne Estates Sanitary Relief (Ranch Ln to Clayton Hills Ln)
(12299)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Nineteen Thousand Dollars ($319,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Hawthorne Estates Sanitary Relief (Ranch Ln to Clayton Hills Ln)
(12299) in the Cities of Town and Country and Des Peres, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22112 with
Taliaferro & Browne Inc. for design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15792 - McCutcheon Rd and Thorndell Sanitary Relief (12346)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand Dollars ($376,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in McCutcheon Rd and Thorndell Sanitary Relief (12346) in the Cities of
Ladue and Richmond Heights, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22113 with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for design of sanitary
sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15793 - Watkins – Spanish Sanitary Relief (Malaga St to Trampe Ave) (12271)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($335,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Watkins – Spanish Sanitary Relief (Malaga St to Trampe Ave) (12271)
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. 22114 with Intuition & Logic Engineering, Inc. for
design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15794 - District Benefits (Dental)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with CIGNA for dental plan benefits for the District's employees and family members.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15795 - FMLA Administration Provider
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with Standard Life Insurance Company to provide FMLA administration to the District’s employees.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15796 - Group Life Insurance & AD&D
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with Standard Life Insurance Company to provide life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
to the District’s employees.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15797 - Long-Term Disability Coverage
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with Standard Life Insurance Company to provide long-term disability insurance to the District’s employees.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that
Ordinance Nos. 15770, 15772-15778, 15780-15797 to be Adopted
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
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RESOLUTIONS
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NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15798, Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars
($330,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Clayton Rd 9925
Sanitary Sewer Replacement (13446) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-
Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22092 with Gershenson
Construction Co. for sanitary sewer construction.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15798 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22092 consists
of the construction of approximately 392 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 12-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to remove and replace a failing sanitary sewer. This project is scheduled to be completed in
180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15798 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15799, Making an appropriation of Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($2,800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer construction in Dolan
Place and Grandview Place Combined Sewer Relief (12740) 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. 22096 with Gershenson Construction Co. for combined sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15799 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22096 consists
of the construction of approximately 650 lineal feet of 12-inch to 36-inch diameter combined sewers, approximately 635
lineal feet of 9-feet wide by 6-feet high storage pipe, 400 lineal feet of concrete retaining wall, and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to reduce basement backups and alleviate wet weather surcharging of the combined sewer
system. This project is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15799 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15800, Making an appropriation of One Million Two Hundred Eighty Thousand
Dollars ($1,280,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in
Missouri River WWTF Digester Gas Storage Cover Replacement (13222) in the City of Maryland Heights, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 22094 with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for wastewater treatment plant construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15800 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22094 consists
of the construction of the removal and replacement of the existing dual membrane covers, flexible piping, and associated
instrumentation on Digesters #3 and #4. The purpose of this project is to replace the digester gas storage covers on
Digesters #3 and #4. This project is scheduled to be completed in 300 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15800 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15801, Making an appropriation of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Broadhead #921 Storm
Sewer (11408) 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. 22099 with Wehmeyer Farms,
Inc. for storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15801 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22099 consists
of the construction of approximately 178 lineal feet of 30-inch diameter storm sewers and appurtenances. The purpose
of this project is to alleviate channel erosion near the downstream end of the current storm sewer system at 921 and 927
Broadhead Lane, and at 11943 and 11937 Del Reo Court in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 210 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15801 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15802, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Interfaith Residence DBA Doorways, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –Doorways 2.0 Admin/Retail
(13660) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15802 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Interfaith Residence DBA Doorways to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant
Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into
the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of two
bioretention basins, a green roof, and amended soils. Total cost of the project is estimated at $220,616 and Interfaith
Residence DBA Doorways is requesting approximately $129,600 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15802 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15803, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Interfaith Residence DBA Doorways, for cost
sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –Doorways 2.0 MHDC
Housing (13661) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15803 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Interfaith Residence DBA Doorways to provide financial assistance through a Green Infrastructure Grant
Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into
the Mississippi River per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of three
bioretention basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $244,188 and Interfaith Residence DBA Doorways is
requesting approximately $239,400 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15803 be introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15804, Making an appropriation of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($3,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for property rights acquisition in Easement
Acquisition for Wastewater Projects (2022) (12819) in The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service Area; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
acquire necessary property rights in order to construct combined and sanitary sewer projects.
Proposed Ord. No. 15804 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates funds for staff to take
further efforts to acquire necessary property rights by means of donation, purchase, contract, lease, or by the exercise of
the power of eminent domain in order to construct combined and sanitary sewer projects.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15804 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15805, Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($350,000.00) from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for property
rights acquisition in Easement Acquisition for Deer Creek OMCI Projects (2021) (13474) in The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District Service Area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to acquire necessary property rights in order to construct stormwater sewer projects.
Proposed Ord. No. 15805 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates funds for staff to take
further efforts to acquire necessary property rights by means of negotiation and/or condemnation in order to construct
stormwater projects in the Deer Creek watershed.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15805 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15806, Making an appropriation of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) from
the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Maline Creek to be used for property rights acquisition in
Easement Acquisition for Maline Creek OMCI Projects (2021) (13476) in The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District Service
Area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to acquire necessary property rights in order to construct stormwater sewer projects.
Proposed Ord. No. 15806 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates funds for staff to take
further efforts to acquire necessary property rights by means of negotiation and/or condemnation in order to construct
stormwater projects in the Maline Creek watershed.
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Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15806 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15807, Making an appropriation of Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($95,000.00)
from the Operation, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of University City to be used for property rights
acquisition in Easement Acquisition for University City OMCI Projects (2021) (13475) in The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District Service Area; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to acquire necessary property rights in order to construct stormwater sewer projects.
Proposed Ord. No. 15807 was presented and read. This ordinance appropriates funds for staff to take
further efforts to acquire necessary property rights by means of negotiation and/or condemnation in order to construct
stormwater projects in the University City Branch watershed.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15807 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15808, 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 Fenton Creek Pump Station (P-425) Improvements (12166) in
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri, to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed
with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all
necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said
easements and temporary construction easements.
Proposed Ord. No. 15808 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 on one (1) parcel of ground located in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. The easement
and temporary construction easements are needed to construct this project, which consists of the replacement of Pump
Station (P-425), construction of 700 feet of 4-inch force main, and the construction of 840 feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary
sewer. The purpose of this project is to eliminate building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers as required by the
Consent Decree. Currently, the District has been unable to negotiate a settlement with the owner.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15808 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15809, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for CCTV inspection and physical inspection of
sewers, sonar inspections, laser profiling, and sewer cleaning in CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers
(2020) (12000) in The Metropolitan St. Louis 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. 3 for the second
and final option year to Contract No. 21898 with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for the aforesaid CCTV inspection and physical
inspection of sewers, sonar inspections, laser profiling, and sewer cleaning.
Proposed Ord. No. 15809 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 3 to Contract #21898 for the second and final option year with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. The purpose of
this contract is to provide District staff with information regarding sewer condition by the use of Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) inspection, physical inspection, sonar inspection, and laser profiling. These inspections will determine sewer
conditions and will form the basis for preventive maintenance activities, inflow/infiltration investigations, and sewer system
models. Sewer cleaning will also be performed. This contract for CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers is
for $2,500,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15809 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15810, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Eight Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services
in Construction Management Services – Lower and Middle RDP Tunnel Facilities (11152) in Various Locations within the
District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to amend Contract No. 11024 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for the aforesaid construction management services.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15810 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend
Contract #11024 with Shannon & Wilson Inc. for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to provide
construction management services for all tunnel projects included in the Lower and Middle RDP CSO Controls System
Improvements project. The preliminary construction estimate for the tunnel projects is $746,500,000. This project consists
of bidability and constructability review during the design of the tunnel projects and construction management services
during construction. The estimated construction management contract ranges for the entire program contract is between
$70 and $80 million. This contract amendment of $2,800,000 brings the current contract value to $15,300,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15810 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15811, Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction
Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) in Various Locations within the District; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend
Contract No. 20099 with Black & Veatch Corporation for the aforesaid construction management services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15811 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend
Contract #20099 with Black & Veatch Corporation for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to provide
construction management services for projects associated with the Lower Meramec Tunnel System, River Des Peres
Tributaries CSO projects, and the Deer Creek and University City Sanitary Sewer projects. The preliminary construction
estimate for the tunnel projects is $630,000,000. This project consists of bidability and constructability review during the
design of the tunnel projects and construction management services during construction. The value of the construction
management contract for the entire program is estimated to be between $40 and $60 million. This contract amendment
of $2,000,000 brings the current contract value to $27,990,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wahby, that Ordinance No. 15811 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15812, Making a supplemental appropriation of Seven Million Dollars
($7,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction
Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump Station Facilities (11151) in Various Locations within the District; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend
Contract No. 20100 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for the aforesaid construction management services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15812 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to amend
Contract #20100 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for an annual extension based on acceptable performance to
provide construction management services for Tanks, Treatment, and Pump Station Facilities associated with the District’s
CSO and SSO programs. The preliminary construction estimate for the facilities is approximately $500,000,000. The
project consists of bidability and constructability review during the design of the facility projects and construction
management services during construction. The value of the construction management contract for the entire program is
estimated to be between $40 and $60 million. This contract amendment of $7,000,000 brings the current contract value
to $34,650,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15812 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15813, Making an appropriation of Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand
Dollars ($475,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general engineering services in General
Services Agreement – Facility & Sewer Design (2022) Contract A (13098) 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 Contract No. 22119 with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for general engineering services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15813 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22119 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with Donohue & Associates, Inc. for the design of various projects
in the CIP and the Operations budgets. This project consists of the design of small sanitary, combined, storm sewer, 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 $475,000. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15813 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Rev / Edited 12/1/21 Pg. 14
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15814, Making an appropriation of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00)
from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement –
Geotechnical (2022) Contract A (13102) 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 Contract No. 22120 with Reitz &
Jens Inc. for general geotechnical services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15814 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22120 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with Reitz & Jens Inc. for geotechnical services associated with
the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing,
recommendations and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by
design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract is for a
total maximum amount of $85,000.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15815, Making an appropriation of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement –
Geotechnical (2022) Contract B (13103) 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 Contract No. 22121 with
Geotechnology, Inc. for general geotechnical services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15815 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22121 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with Geotechnology, Inc. for geotechnical services associated
with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil analysis, testing,
recommendations and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed either in-house or by
design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services. This contract is for a
total maximum amount of $85,000.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15816, Making an appropriation of Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general geotechnical services in General Services Agreement –
Geotechnical (2022) Contract C (13104) 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 Contract No. 22122 with Geosyntec
Consultants, Inc. for general geotechnical services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15816 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22122 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for geotechnical services
associated with the design of projects as needed throughout the District. Services provided include rock and soil
analysis, testing, recommendations and evaluation of foundations, slopes, and bedding for projects to be completed
either in-house or by design consultants. Projects will be issued by letter agreement per individual scopes of services.
This contract is for a total maximum amount of $85,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15814-15816 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15817, Making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from
the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2022) Contract A (13108) 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 Contract No. 22123 with Civil
Design, Inc. for general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15817 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22123 with Civil Design, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater
projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed
either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis
for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the
various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract is for a maximum
amount of $50,000, which is included in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Program. Contracts are for one (1) year with
one (1) option year based on performance.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15818, Making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from
the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2022) Contract B (13109) 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 Contract No. 22124 with ABNA
Engineering, Inc. for general surveying services.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15818 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22124 with ABNA Engineering, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater
projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either
in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal
research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various
District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract is for a maximum amount of
$50,000, which is included in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Program. Contracts are for one (1) year with one (1) option
year based on performance.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15819, Making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from
the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2022) Contract C (13110) 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 Contract No. 22125 with Sabur,
Inc. for general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15819 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22125 with Sabur, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and stormwater projects.
Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be completed either in-house
or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as needed basis for legal
research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other requirements of the various
District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract is for a maximum amount of
$50,000, which is included in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Program. Contracts are for one (1) year with one (1)
option year based on performance.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15820, Making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) from
the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement – Survey
Services (2022) Contract D (13111) 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 Contract No. 22126 with The
Sterling Company for general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15820 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22126 with The Sterling Company for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and
stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be
completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as
needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other
requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract is
for a maximum amount of $50,000, which is included in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Program. Contracts are for
one (1) year with one (1) option year based on performance.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15821, Making an appropriation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)
from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general surveying services in General Services Agreement –
Survey Services (2022) Contract E (13112) 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 Contract No.
22127 with Heideman & Associates, Inc. for general surveying services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15821 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Contract #22127 with Heideman & Associates, Inc. for surveying services associated with the design of sanitary and
stormwater projects. Services provided include land surveys, property strip maps, and easements for projects to be
completed either in-house or by design consultants. Additional general surveying services will be provided on an as
needed basis for legal research, legal descriptions, topographic and land surveys for District facilities, and other
requirements of the various District departments. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis. This contract is for
a maximum amount of $50,000, which is included in the FY2022 Capital Improvement Program. Contracts are for one (1)
year with one (1) option year based on performance.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15817- 15821 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15822, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with the municipal advisory firm Independent
Public Advisors, LLC (IPA), whereby IPA will provide general and transactional professional financial advisory services
to the District.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15822 was presented and read. IPA will be used on an as needed basis to assist with
bond issues, development of a financing plan, and assistance with Rate Commission work. IPA has been involved with
several assignments, including the most recent Rate Commission Process and bond transactions.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15822 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15823, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with the municipal advisory firm of PFM
Financial Advisors, LLC (PFM). PFM will provide general and transactional professional financial advisory services to
the District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15823 was presented and read. PFM will be used on an as needed basis to assist with
bond issues, development of a financing plan, and assistance with Rate Commission work. PFM has been involved with
several assignments, including the most recent Rate Commission Process and bond issues.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15823 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15824, Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on
behalf of the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, for an independent audit of the accounting records of the District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15824 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into
a contract with CliftonlarsonAllen, LLP for independent audit of all accounts and funds of the District and Subdistrict for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The contract will be a one (1) year contract with four (4) one (1) year renewals. Total
5 year amount $763,400.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15824 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15825, Repealing Ordinance No. 14876, adopted
February 15, 2018, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof, prescribing the salary of the Executive Director of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; and authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter into a one year contract extension through July 1, 2024 with Brian L. Hoelscher whereby
Brian L. Hoelscher will be employed as Executive Director of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, with an
emergency clause.
Proposed Ord. No. 15825 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District Charter requires that the
salary of the Executive Director be set by Ordinance. This Ordinance increases the salary for the position of Executive
Director to $234,300.00, per annum, payable in bi-weekly installments, on and after December 17, 2021 and authorizes
the Chairman of the Board to enter into a contract extension through July 1, 2024 with the Executive Director.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15825 be Introduced.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – 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 Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15825 be Adopted.
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Resolution No. 3709 - Surplus Property Located at or Near 6942-44 Odell Street
The Executive Director of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (District) has recommended to the Board of Trustees
that a section of District real property, located at or near 6942-44 Odell Street in St. Louis, MO 63143, is no longer
necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be declared as surplus property.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution # 3709
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3710 - Surplus Property Located at or Near 613 Cleveland Avenue
The Executive Director of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (District) has recommended to the Board of Trustees
that a section of District real property, located at or near 613 Cleveland Ave. in Kirkwood, MO 63122, is no longer necessary
or useful in the District’s operations and therefore should be declared as surplus property.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution # 3710
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3711 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Eric C. Meadows for his 34
years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from July 20, 1987, to his retirement effective
November 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution No.# 3711
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No. 3712 - Collection of Excess Proceeds from Properties Sold at St. Louis City and
St. Louis County Tax Sale Auctions
The adoption of Resolution No. 3712 will exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 15550, adopted November 12, 2020, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Beck Dickhaus & Associates, LLC f/k/a Beck
Ostrom Sweet, LLC, whereby Beck Dickhaus & Associates, LLC would provide legal services for the collection of excess
proceeds from properties sold at the St. Louis City and St. Louis County tax sale auctions.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution No.# 3712
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3713 – Actuarial Consulting Services
Resolution No. 3713 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15032,
adopted October 11, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Milliman, Inc. (Milliman), whereby Milliman will provide actuarial
services for the District's Pension Plan, Defined Contribution Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, accrued sick leave
program, vacation accrual, GASB 67 and GASB 68 Pension Accounting Reporting, GASB 75 OPEB Reporting and
consultant services.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No.# 3713
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
Adoption of Resolution No 3714 – Debt Policy Change
The adoption of Resolution No. 3714 will authorize the Secretary-Treasurer of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
to make changes to the District’s Debt Policy. These changes fully comply with the criteria in the District’s Master Bond
Ordinance as described in Ordinance No. 11713, The District’s Charter, and applicable Missouri statutes.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution No.# 3714
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B. Watson – aye
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
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ADJOURNMENT –
Trustee Evans asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 p.m. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson,
Seconded by Trustee Watson.
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Secretary-Treasurer