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JOURNAL OF THE (1651st) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
October 14, 2021
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the
meeting were:
Board of Trustees Staff Members
M. Evans, Chair B.L. Hoelscher, Executive Director
A. Fehr, Vice Chair T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
B. Wahby S. Myers, General Counsel
G. Nicozisin M. M. Gee, Director of Finance
R. Wilson R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
B. Watson
Also present were:
Trustee Evans called the open session to order at 5:07 p.m. Roll call was made. All were present.
Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the September 9, 2021 (1649th) Board Journal and the
September 27, 2021 (1650th) Special Board Mtg Journal. The motion was made by Trustee Watson
and seconded by Trustee Wahby.
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 7:37 AM on
Tuesday, October 5, 2021. In attendance were Trustees Watson, Evans, Fehr, Nicozisin, Wahby, and
Wilson. The Committee Chairman had no introductory comments. The Committee approved the
minutes from the August 3 meeting.
Next, Internal Audit presented a report for an audit engagement that consisted of a review of the
District’s Revenue and Billing Cycle. Specifically, the engagement involved a review of the District’s
procedures used to perform and manage the customer billing process. The scope period for billing
data and transactions was the period of July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or “clean” opinion. One (1) Opportunity for Improvement
was presented and discussed with the Committee. The item focused on an opportunity to improve the
process for Special Discharge billings. During the presentation, questions were addressed by Internal
Audit as they were received from the Committee.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 am. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for
Tuesday, November 2, 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 October 5, 2021 at 7:57
a.m. The meeting was attended by trustees Nicozisin, Evans, Wilson, Fehr, and Watson; and Wahby
online.
The minutes of the August 31, 2021 meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion
regarding the following items:
Ordinance Nos. 15769-15772 – Staff discussed unplanned supplemental funding appropriations on four
(4) on-going construction projects. Two of the projects require funds due to additional rock excavation
beyond what was identified during the design and the bidding process. Two of the projects require
additional funding for work to upgrade water service lines and facilities required by Missouri American
Water. Staff is requesting Introduction and Adoption of the Kayser Ave. – Waller Avenue Storm and the
Woods Mill Sanitary Relief Ordinances at tonight’s meeting. This will allow for the expedited completion
and restoration of homeowner’s properties on these two projects.
Ordinance No. 15773 – Staff discussed a Green Infrastructure Grant being authorized to reduce
Combined Sewer Overflows to the River Des Peres in compliance with the MSD’s Consent Decree. Staff
provided details of the Grant for Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District for the construction of
permeable pavers as part of improvements to the District’s property.
Ordinance Nos. 15780-15781 – Staff requested authorization to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with the City of Florissant and the City of Olivette within the Coldwater Creek and University City 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.
Ordinance Nos. 15784-15786 – Staff presented details of three (3) Property Appraisal services contracts.
Staff requested supplemental appropriations and renewal of existing contracts with Real Estate Analysts
Limited, Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, and Volkert Inc. This will be the first of
two option year renewals provided for in the original contracts based on performance.
Ordinance Nos. 15787-15793 – Staff presented and reviewed details of seven (7) planned appropriations
and contract authorizations for engineering design services on tonight’s agenda. The services will
provide engineering design for sanitary and combined sewer relief projects and pump station upgrade
projects required by the Consent Decree. These projects are planned for construction over the next two
fiscal years.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for November 2, 2021. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:34 a.m.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Fehr reported that The Finance Committee met on October 5, 2021 with Trustees Fehr, Wilson,
Evans, Watson, Nicozisin, and Wahby in attendance. The minutes from the August 31, 2021 meeting
were approved.
The first item on the agenda was a report by staff on the District's Operating Fund Portfolio as of
September 30, 2021. Staff stated that the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy.
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Next, staff updated the Committee on the direct placement of the 2026A Wastewater System Refunding
Bonds. Staff indicated that negotiations with the bank are completed and the final terms are expected to
fall within the approved parameters.
The next item on the agenda pertained to a staff request to exercise the first of four option years with
three law firms: Gusdorf Law Firm, John G. Heimos Law Firm, and Kramer & Frank. They will provide the
District’s Billings and Collections Division with continued support pertaining to collection litigation services
involving delinquent user charge revenue. These will be Resolution numbers 3706, 3707 and 3708 on
tonight’s agenda.
Staff then presented the Adjustment Review Committee report for the fourth quarter FY 2021 as required
by ordinance.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:45 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday,
November 2, 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, October 5, 2021 at approximately 8:47 a.m. Those present at the meeting included
Chairperson Wilson, Trustees Evans, Fehr, Nicozisin, and Watson, as well as District Directors and
staff. Trustee Wahby was present via Team’s meeting.
Chairperson Wilson called roll and had no further comments. By motion of all Trustees, the minutes of
the August 31st Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were approved.
The first Agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding three Ordinances for the
District's Group Dental, Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Group Long-Term
Disability Plans. These are Ordinance Nos. 15794, 15796 and 15797 on tonight's Agenda.
The next Agenda item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding an Ordinance for a contract for
FMLA Consulting Services. This is Ordinance No. 15795 on tonight's Agenda. At the request of
Chairperson Wilson, Tracey concluded by providing information on the District's upcoming onsite
COVID vaccination event sponsored by BJC, including how to register and who is eligible.
The next agenda item was a presentation of the Diversity Annual Report by Shonnah Paredes.
Shonnah’ s presentation summarized the CIRP Construction and MWBE Commitments and Payments,
Workforce Goals and Utilization and Small Contractor Program metrics. Updates were also provided
regarding the Community Benefits Agreement, including results of meetings and future agenda items.
Shonnah then provided updates on the Disparity Study, including a timeline of previous meetings and
schedule of future meetings. There is no Board action required at this time.
The last item was a discussion by Bret Berthold regarding MSD's Mandatory Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Testing Policy. Bret provided an overview of the Policy including dates of implementation, testing
procedures and who is required to provide a weekly test as it relates to MSD employees and non-
employees. There is no Board action required at this time.
At approximately 9:20 a.m. Chairperson Wilson called roll and requested a motion to move the meeting
into Closed Session to discuss Personnel Actions under §610.021(3), RSMo. 1988 Supp.
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Closed Session concluded at approximately 10:19 a.m. and the meeting was then adjourned by
Chairperson Wilson. The next meeting date is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting Board Comments Report
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Comments by the Executive Director: YES
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.
I WANT TO TAKE THIS TIME TO BRING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UP TO DATE ON THE
STATUS OF THE COVID SAFETY PROCEDURES MSD HAS IN PLACE.
SINCE THE PANDEMIC STARTED IN THE SPRING 2020, MSD HAS PUT MEASURES IN PLACE
THAT HAVE PROVEN EFFECTIVE IN LIMITING THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC ON THE
HEALTH OF OUR EMPLOYEES. THESE MEASURES INCLUDE:
• REMOTE WORK LOCATIONS,
• SEVERAL PROVISIONS TO DECREASE THE DENSITY OF THE WORKPLACE,
• MASK MANDATES IN OFFICE SETTINGS,
• CONTACT TRACING/ISOLATION/QUARANTINE AND TESTING AS NEEDED WHEN A
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO THE CORONAVIRUS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED,
• USING VIRTUAL TOOLS TO CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH STAFF AND OUTSIDE
INDIVIDUALS WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND,
• LIMITING BUSINESS TRAVEL AND EXPOSURE.
• MSD ALSO INCREASED BENEFIT LEVELS FOR EMPLOYEES TO ASSIST WITH
REQUIRED ABSENCES FROM THE OFFICE.
• WE HAVE BEEN TRANSPARENT WITH OUR EMPLOYEES BY IMPLEMENTING WEEKLY
COMMUNICATIONS THAT GO OUT EVERY FRIDAY.
• IN ADDITION, I HAVE BEEN DOING QUARTERLY UPDATES, THAT I RECORD FOR
EMPLOYEES TO WATCH WHEN IT IS CONVENIENT
• I ALSO MAKE MONTHLY TRIPS TO OUR SATTELITE LOCATIONS TO CHECK ON THE
MORALE OF OUR EMPLOYEES. THESE EFFORTS ARE A WAY OF KEEPING OUR
EMPLOYEES INFORMED, NOT JUST AT MSD, BUT IN THE COMMUNITY, WE SERVE WITH
REGARDS TO THE CORONAVIRUS.
MSD HAS SEEN TWO INFECTION SURGES WITHIN ITS WORKFORCE. THE FIRST WAS FROM
AUGUST 2020 THRU MARCH 2021. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN A SECOND SMALLER SURGE
WHICH STARTED THIS PAST JULY. OVERALL, 147 MSD EMPLOYEES HAVE TESTED POSITIVE
FOR THE CORONAVIRUS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC. THAT IS
APPROXIMATELY 15% OF THE WORKFORCE AND IS DUE PARTIALLY TO THE SUCCESS OF
OUR SAFETY MEASURES. JUST IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED OUR FIRST
INFECTION THAT MAY HAVE BEEN TRANSMITTED AT THE WORKPLACE. TO THIS DAY, MSD
HAS NOT LOST ANY EMPLOYEES DUE TO INFECTION.
AT THE LAST BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 9th, YOU PASSED
RESOLUTION 3702 REGARDING A MANDATORY COVID TESTING PROGRAM TO FURTHER
ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF MSD’S EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITY. THAT SAME MONTH,
MSD STAFF DEVELOPED AND DISTRIBUTED NEW POLICIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S RESOLUTION.
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IN SHORT, THE POLICY REQUIRES MSD EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS TO BE EITHER
VACCINATED OR TESTED WEEKLY FOR THE CORONAVIRUS. THE FIRST DATE OF
ENFORCEMENT FOR OUR 953 CURRENT EMPLOYEES WAS TODAY. HERE ARE THE RESULTS-
1. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MSD EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE PRIVATELY REPORTED TO OUR
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMWENT AS FULLY VACCINATED OR AS HAVING
STARTED THE VACCINATION PROCESS IS 769, OR APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE
EMPLOYEES.
2. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MSD EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR FIRST
REQUIRED WEEKLY NEGATIVE TEST RESULT IS 149, OR APPROXIMATELY 16% OF THE
EMPLOYEES.
3. THE REMAINING 39 EMPLOYEES, OR APPROXIMATELY 4% OF THE EMPLOYEES, HAVE
NOT COMPLIED WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE BOARD RESOLUTION OR STAFF
POLICY. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE BEING REQUIRED TO TAKE PAID VACATION LEAVE
UNTIL THEY EITHER MEET THE VACCINATION OR THE TESTING REQUIREMENTS. THEY
ARE ALSO BEING COUNSELED ON THEIR CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MANDATORY TESTING PROGRAM WHICH COULD LEAD TO DISCIPLINE UP TO AND
INCLUDING DISMISSAL.
THERE ARE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESOLUTION AND POLICY THAT IMPACT
OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT MSD EMPLOYEES. THE STATUS OF THOSE PROVISIONS
ARE-
1. ALL NEW EMPLOYEES STARTING AT MSD ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 4th MUST BE
FULLY VACCINATED. TO DATE, MSD HAS MADE 20 EMPLOYMENT OFFERS
RESULTING IN 5 HIRES, 2 DECLINATIONS, AND 13 OFFERS PENDING. THE NEW
PROVISIONS HAVE NOT KEPT US FROM FILLING ANY POSITIONS WITH QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS.
2. ALL CONTRACT EMPLOYEES WORKING AT MSD FACILITIES IN CLOSE OFFICE TYPE
SETTINGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED OR TESTED. THESE INDIVIDUALS
GENERALLY FALL INTO TWO CATEGORIES,
a. THOSE PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICE TO MSD SUCH AS GUARDS AND REPAIR
PERSONNEL, AND
b. CONTRACT EMPLOYEES ON MSD CAPITAL PROJECTS. PROVISIONS FOR
CHANGE ORDERS TO THESE CONTRACTS IS PROCEEDING WITH THE GOAL OF
HAVING ALL PROVISIONS IN PLACE BY THE END OF THIS MONTH.
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY THANKS TO ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES, LABOR LEADERS, OUTSIDE
CONTRACTORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO HAVE COOPERATED WITH US IN PUTTING
THIS PROGRAM INTO PLACE. I ALSO WANT TO EXPRESS MY THANKS TO THE SENIOR STAFF
WHO PUT THIS POLICY TOGETHER WHILE MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING AROUND THE
SOUTHWEST UNITED STATES FOR TWO WEEKS.
MR. CHAIRMAN, UNLESS THE BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, THAT IS THE END OF
MY REPORT.
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Comments from the Public: YES. Secretary-Treasurer Tim Snoke read the comment.
Email received 10/14/2021 @ 7:08 a.m. from: Michael Murphy
Email received 10/14/2021 @ 11:52 a.m. from: Tom Sullivan
Comments by Tom Sullivan, 751 Syracuse, 63130
It is interesting that the District is having town hall meetings to discuss stormwater issues, that have
mostly been ignored for decades. The whole idea of having a metropolitan sewer district was to
address sewer and stormwater problems on a regional basis. But that hasn't happened.
In 1977, voters in the annexed area voted to be part of the District. But MSD officials said they would
have nothing to do with stormwater issues in that area. It took a state audit, more than 10 years later, to
tell the District it needed to do so. But the District has done little since.
In 1994, the St. Louis County Council had hearings about stormwater problems in the county.
Numerous residents showed up to tell of their problems -- some quite serious. District official said there
was nothing they could do to help. The problems still exist.
A little over 10 years ago, two senior citizens died in University City as the result of a flash flood of a
branch of the River des Peres. Residents were furious at MSD. About five years ago there was a
meeting in University City of residents who were having problems with the River des Peres. Not our
problem, they were told by Brian Hoelscher.
The mayor of University City and city officials once attended an MSD board meeting seeking help for all
the flooding and erosion problems in their city. The date of the board meeting? June 21,1966.
Given your past history of indifference and incompetence, MSD is in an uphill climb trying to get
approval of any increase to address stormwater problems.
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Thank you for listening to my comments.
Email received 10/14/2021 @ 12:04 a.m. from: John Goffstein
Hi Tamara –along with David R. Bohm and the firm of Danna McKitrick, PC , John H. Goffstein, LLC
we are acting as co-counsel for Hankin Environmental Services, Inc. ( hereinafter “Hankin”) – and
respectfully call to the attention of the MSD Board the decision finding that Hankin is not qualified to
move forward as an ISS for MSD’s Lemay and Bissell Point FBI projects. MSD at present has made a
single source non - competitive selection for this project thru Black and Veatch, the owner’s
representative in coordination with a fluid bed incinerator supplier known as Suez. Please open the
attached pdf and have it read to the Board for public comments at tonight’s meeting along with this
email cover statement and also kindly notify us of the November meeting as well for our
attendance. Some initial details as to our client’s position include but are not limited to the clear
qualification of Hankin to start and complete this project with professional competence. By its very
nature, the bid completion at the very least to include Hankin, should act as a savings to the District in
the many millions of dollars and not only to MSD but to its funding governmental partners as
well. This issue is not going away and will become the subject of much public scrutiny and debate
going forward should the current situation continue unabated. # JHG
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. 15747 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Hickory
Street Homes (13647)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Gladiator Homes, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Hickory Street Homes (13647) in the City of
St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15748 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 301
DeBaliviere TOD (13574)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Expo at Forest Park, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – 301 DeBaliviere TOD (13574) in the City of
St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15749 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Delmar
Divine (13542)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Delmar Divine Master Landlord Residential, LLC, for cost sharing
for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Delmar Divine
(13542) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15750 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure –
Missouri Botanical Garden Visitors Center (13642)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Missouri Botanical Gardens, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Missouri Botanical Garden Visitors Center
(13642) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15751 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Unify
Grove Various Sites (13644)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District to enter into an agreement with Vista Apartments, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure
construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Unify Grove Various Sites (13644) in the City
of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15752 - Union Road 100 Block Storm Improvements (10366)
Making an appropriation of Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Union Road 100 Block Storm Improvements
(10366) 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. 22021 with Aztec
Construction Specialties, LLC for storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15753 - Coldwater Sanitary Relief Section B, C & D – Section
B Rehabilitation (11724)
Making an appropriation of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to
be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Coldwater Sanitary Relief Section B, C & D – Section B
Rehabilitation (11724) in the Cities of Florissant and Hazelwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 22040 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15754 - Lemay Public I/I Reduction and Rehabilitation (2022)
Contract A (12590)
Making an appropriation of Three Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,350,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Lemay Public I/I Reduction and
Rehabilitation (2022) Contract A (12590) in the Cities of Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Shrewsbury, 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. 22044 with Insituform Technologies
USA, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15755 - Sub-Trunk #2 Sanitary Relief (Birmingham Ct to Cove
Ln) (12221)
Making an appropriation of Three Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,200,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Sub-Trunk #2 Sanitary Relief
(Birmingham Ct to Cove Ln) (12221) 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. 22056 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15756 - Sub-Trunk #3 Sanitary Relief (Muriel Dr to Jenner Ln)
(11669)
Making an appropriation of One Million Seven Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,770,000.00) from
the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Sub-Trunk #3 Sanitary Relief
(Muriel Dr to Jenner Ln) (11669) 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. 22067 with Unnerstall Contracting Company, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15757 - Watkins Creek Pump Station (P-101) Replacement
(12491)
Making a supplemental appropriation of Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000.00) from
the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Watkins Creek Pump Station
(P-101) Replacement (12491) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds
to Contract No. 21991 with Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for pump station improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15758 - Dekamay Drive Storm Sewer (MGJB-130) (11535)
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($385,000.00) from the
Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer construction in Dekamay Drive Storm Sewer
(MGJB-130) (11535) 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.
22059 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc. for storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15759 - Reasor Drive Storm Sewer (11273)
Making an appropriation of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the Operation,
Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Coldwater Creek to be used for storm sewer
construction in Reasor Drive Storm Sewer (11273) in the Cities of Calverton Park and Ferguson, Missouri;
and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22064 with TaylorMade Construction Co., LLC for storm sewer
construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15760 - MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-
580A) (10024)
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 MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-580A) (10024)
in the Cities of Shrewsbury, Webster Groves, and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri to serve the
needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to
the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or
documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and
temporary construction easements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15761 General Services Agreement – Construction
Management (2022) (12387)
Making an appropriation of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be
used for general construction management services in General Services Agreement – Construction
Management (2022) (12387) 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. 22086 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for general construction management
services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15762 - L51 Pump Station Forcemain Improvements (13227)
Making an appropriation of One Million Seventy-Three Thousand Dollars ($1,073,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in L51 Pump Station Forcemain Improvements
(13227) 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. 22087 with M3
Engineering Group, PC for design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15763 - Normandie Sanitary Relief (Page Ave to Saint Charles
Rock Road) (12360)
Making an appropriation of One Million Six Hundred Fourteen Thousand Dollars ($1,614,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Normandie Sanitary Relief (Page
Ave to Saint Charles Rock Road) (12360) in the Cities of Pagedale and Bel-Nor, the Village of Hanley 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 enter into Contract No. 22088 with
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15764 - St. Joachim’s Sanitary Relief (St. Genevieve Ln to
Lynros Dr) (12214)
Making an appropriation of Five Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($510,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in St. Joachim’s Sanitary Relief (St. Genevieve
Ln to Lynros Dr) (12214) in the City of St. Ann, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and
Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22089
with Access Engineering, LLC for design of sanitary sewers.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15765- Westwood Country Club Sanitary Relief (Deer Creek to
Westwood Ct) (12132)
Making an appropriation of Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($535,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for design of sanitary sewers in Westwood Country Club Sanitary Relief
(Deer Creek to Westwood Ct) (12132) in the Village of Westwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive
Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into
Contract No. 22090 with EDM Incorporated for design of sanitary sewers.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15766 - Stormwater Asset Investigations (2022) (13595)
Making an appropriation of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) from the District Wide
Stormwater Fund to be used for asset investigations and assessment of stormwater systems in Stormwater
Asset Investigations (2022) (13595) 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 Contract No. 22091 with TREKK Design Group, LLC for asset investigations and
assessment of stormwater systems.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15767 - Oracle EBS Upgrade to the Cloud
Making an appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the General Fund to be
used for professional services in Oracle EBS Upgrade to the Cloud District-wide to appropriate funds to
develop needed interfaces for a budgeted Oracle upgrade project.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson,
that Ordinance Nos. 15747-15767 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
None
RESOLUTIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance 15769, Making a supplemental appropriation of One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer
construction in Kayser Ave. – Waller Ave. Storm Sewer (11545) in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan
St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 21895 with Aztec Construction
Specialties LLC for storm sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15769 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21895
consists of the construction of approximately 448 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 12-inches
to 18-inches in diameter, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate rear yard flooding
at 207 and 209 Waller Avenue, and at 204 and 206 Kayser Avenue in Unincorporated St. Louis County,
Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed by November 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15769 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 Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15769
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
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15770, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15770 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22020
consists of the construction of approximately 2,580 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 6-
inches to 48-inches in diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather
building backups and sanitary sewer surcharging during wet weather events, and to provide for the
elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-440). This project is scheduled to be completed by August
2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15770 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 15771, Making a supplemental appropriation of One
Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary
sewer construction in Woods Mill Sanitary Relief (I-64 to Brook Mill Ln) (12296) in the City of Town and
Country, 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. 21979 with Pace
Construction Company for sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15771 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21979
consists of the construction of approximately 2,116 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 building
backups and alleviate overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is scheduled to be completed by February
2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15771 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 Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15771
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
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15772, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15772 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22007
consists of the construction of a maintenance yard vehicle storage building for ten (10) vactor trucks, a truck
wash bay, a fueling station, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to provide an inside storage
area for ten vactor trucks to keep liquid contents in the trucks from freezing at the new Mintert Yard property.
This project is scheduled to be completed by February 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15772 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 15773, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15773 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into an agreement with Maplewood Richmond Heights School District to provide financial assistance
through a Green Infrastructure Grant Program for construction of green infrastructure. The purpose of this
project is to reduce combined sewer overflows into the River Des Peres per the Long Term Control Plan.
This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of permeable pavers.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15773 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 15774, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15774 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22078
consists of the construction of the removal of inflow sources from 9 private properties, and approximately
343 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter sanitary sewers, and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
reduce inflow/infiltration (I/I) in the Fishpot Creek and Mattese Creek watersheds, repair a damaged
sanitary sewer, reduce building backups, and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers. This project is
scheduled to be completed in 200 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15774 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 15775, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15775 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22057
consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 58,428 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-
inches to 36-inches in diameter utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) methods. The purpose of this project
is to reduce infiltration into and to rehabilitate older, damaged, and deteriorated sanitary sewers throughout
the District’s boundaries.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15775 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 15776, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15776 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22070
consists of the construction of approximately 254 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 8-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to replace and upgrade a common lateral among six
properties at 1600, 1602, 1606, 1612, and 1618 Bellevue Avenue; and 7216 El Moro Avenue in the City of
Richmond Heights, Missouri.
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15776 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 15777, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15777 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22084
consists of the construction of approximately 650 lineal feet of 12-inch to 30-inch diameter combined
sewers, approximately 1,050 lineal feet of 12-inch to 24-inch diameter storm sewers, and appurtenances.
The purpose of this project is to reduce street flooding and basement backups and to alleviate wet weather
surcharging of the combined sewer system
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15777 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 15778, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15778 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22079
consists of the construction of approximately 418 lineal feet of sanitary sewers 8-inches in diameter and
appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate building backups and to remove and replace a
deteriorated sanitary sewer.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15778
be Introduced.
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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 15779, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15779 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22077
consists of the construction of approximately 1,160 lineal feet of rock lining and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate creek bank erosion along properties between La Padera Lane and El
Camara Drive in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in
140 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15779 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 15780, 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. 15780 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 Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15780 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 15781, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15781 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Olivette for eligible stormwater expenditures where
revenue is collected by the University City OMCI subdistrict in St. Louis County, Missouri. Eligible
stormwater expenditures include the following: storm sewer and inlet construction; drainage improvements;
streambank stabilization and erosion control projects; clearing under bridges or cleaning detention basins;
stormwater planning or engineering costs; and other stormwater related expenses as determined
appropriate by the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15781 be
Introduced.
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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 15782, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15782 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Frontenac, Missouri under Contract #22106. The City
of Frontenac is having channel improvements designed and constructed to address creek erosion and yard
flooding along Timber Trail, Timberwyck Drive, and Briar Ridge Lane. The City’s project includes
approximately 1,300 feet of channel improvements utilizing riprap, wrapped earth, and boulders. The
estimated cost of the channel improvements is $826,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15782 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 15783, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15783 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22107 for one (1) year with one (1) option year with GHD Inc. for the planning assistance of
various projects in the CIP and the Operations budgets. This project consists of the condition of assessment
and remaining useful life of small sanitary, combined, storm sewer, and treatment plant projects as needed
throughout the District in support of an ongoing internal planning effort.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15783 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
GROUP 15784 - 15786
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15784, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15784 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #21968 with Real Estate Analysts Limited for property appraisal services
associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The
appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will
be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $75,000.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15785, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15785 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #21969 with Mueller & Neff Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants for
property appraisal services associated with the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation
or condemnation. The appraisal services will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain
property rights. Work will be assigned on a project-by-project basis, not to exceed $75,000.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15786, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15786 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Amendment No. 1 to Contract #21970 with Volkert, Inc. for property appraisal services associated with
the acquisition of easements and property rights by negotiation or condemnation. The appraisal services
will be provided on an as-needed basis as required to obtain property rights. Work will be assigned on a
project-by-project basis, not to exceed $75,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance Nos. 15784 -
15786 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 15787, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15787 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22108 with Hart Engineering, LLC for the design of the Burning Tree Infrastructure Repair
(N. Waterford Dr to Fox Run Dr) (12108) project. Burning Tree Infrastructure Repair (N. Waterford Dr to
Fox Run Dr) (12108) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents
to construct approximately 230 lineal feet of 15-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15787 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 15788, 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.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15788 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22109 with Kowelman Engineering, Inc. for the design of the Clark Ave Sanitary Relief
(Laclede Sta Rd to Yeatman Ave) (12122) project. Clark Ave Sanitary Relief (Laclede Sta Rd to Yeatman
Ave) (12122) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents to
construct approximately 1,270 lineal feet of 18-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. The
construction cost estimate for this project is $1,607,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2024.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15788 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 15789, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15789 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22110 with Hanson Professional Services, Inc. for the design of the Conway Road Sanitary
Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130) project. Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer
Ave) (12130) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents to
construct approximately 880 lineal feet of 8-inch to 15-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances.
The purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers.
The construction cost estimate for this project is $512,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2023.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson, that Ordinance No. 15789 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 15790, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15790 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22111 with Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc. for the design of the Fillmore Pump Station (P-308)
Rehabilitation (13046) project. Fillmore Pump Station (P-308) Rehabilitation (13046) is a lump sum cost
project for the design and preparation of construction documents to upgrade the existing pump station by
replacement of equipment and upgrade of the facility and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is
asset renewal requested by MSD Operations. The construction cost estimate for this project is $1,700,000.
Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2024.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15790 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
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance 15791, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15791 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22112 with Taliaferro & Browne Inc. for the design of the Hawthorne Estates Sanitary Relief
(Ranch Ln to Clayton Hills Ln) (12299) project. Hawthorne Estates Sanitary Relief (Ranch Ln to Clayton
Hills Ln) (12299) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents to
construct approximately 1,870 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. The
construction cost estimate for this project is $1,633,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2024.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Evans, that Ordinance No. 15791 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 15792, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15792 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22113 with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for the design of the McCutcheon Rd and Thorndell
Sanitary Relief (12346) project. McCutcheon Rd and Thorndell Sanitary Relief (12346) is a lump sum cost
project for the design and preparation of construction documents to construct approximately 1,275 lineal
feet of 12-inch to 15-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to
alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. The construction cost estimate
for this project is $2,305,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2024.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15792 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 15793, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15793 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into Contract #22114 with Intuition & Logic Engineering, Inc. for the design of the Watkins – Spanish
Sanitary Relief (Malaga St to Trampe Ave) (12271) project. Watkins – Spanish Sanitary Relief (Malaga St
to Trampe Ave) (12271) is a lump sum cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents
to construct approximately 2,335 lineal feet of 27-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances. The
purpose of this project is to alleviate wet weather building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers. The
construction cost estimate for this project is $2,290,000. Construction is anticipated to begin in FY2024.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15793 be
Introduced.
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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 15794, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15794 was presented and read. This Ordinance authorizes the District to enter
into year 1 of a 2-year agreement with Cigna from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The contract
provides an initial term of one (1) year at $171,000 for this year with an additional one-year renewal term at
the option of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15794 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 15795, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15795 was presented and read. After a review of several vendors with the
assistance of Gallagher Benefit Services, we selected Standard Life Insurance Company to provide the
FMLA administration services to our employees effective 01/01/2022. This proposed Ordinance will
exercise a one-year agreement at $14,100 for this year, with options for years two and three.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr, that Ordinance No. 15795 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 15796, 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.
Proposed Ord. No. 15796 was presented and read. After a review of several vendors and
information received, with the assistance of Gallagher Benefits Services, Standard Life Insurance
Company was selected effective 01/01/2022. This proposed Ordinance will exercise a one-year
agreement at $192,000 for this year, with options for years two and three.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, that Ordinance No. 15796 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 15797, 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
Proposed Ord. No. 15797 was presented and read. After a review of several vendors and
information received, with the assistance of Gallagher Benefits Services, Standard Life Insurance
Company was selected, effective 01/01/2022. This proposed Ordinance will exercise a one - year
agreement at $170,000 for this year, with options for years two and three.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson, that Ordinance No. 15797 be
Introduced.
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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. 3703 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Rebecca J. Coyle
for her 29 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 4, 1992,
to her retirement effective October 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans, Adopting Resolution # 3703
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. 3704 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Rebecca M. Vitelli
for her 33 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 20, 1988, to
her retirement effective October 1, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin, Adopting Resolution # 3704
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. 3705 - Power Systems Studies
Ordinance No. 15489 adopted September 10, 2020, authorized 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 Ross & Baruzzini, for Power Systems Studies on behalf of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No.# 3705
Motion passed – 6 ayes
Poll taken: M. Evans – aye; A. Fehr – aye; R. Wilson – aye; B. Wahby – aye; G. Nicozisin – aye; B.
Watson – aye
GROUP 3706 - 3708
Adoption of Resolution No. 3706 - John G. Heimos, P. C. Law Firm
Ordinance No. 15491 adopted September 10, 2020, authorized 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 John G. Heimos, PC Law Firm, for collection litigation services on behalf of the District.
Adoption of Resolution No 3707 – Gusdorf Law Firm, LLC
Ordinance No. 15490 adopted September 10, 2020, authorized 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 Gusdorf Law Firm LLC, for collection litigation services on behalf of the District.
Adoption of Resolution No 3708 – Kramer & Frank, PC
Ordinance No. 15492 adopted September 10, 2020, authorized 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 Kramer & Frank, PC, for collection litigation services on behalf of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr, Adopting Resolution No.#
3706 - 3708
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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ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
• None
ADJOURNMENT –
Trustee Evans asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 p.m. Motion was made by Trustee
Watson, Seconded by Trustee Nicozisin.
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Secretary-Treasurer