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JOURNAL OF THE 1658th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
May 12, 2022
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MSD STAFF PRESENT
M. Evans, Chair B. Hoelscher, Executive Director
A. Fehr, Vice Chair (via Teams) T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
R. Wilson S. Myers, General Counsel
B. Wahby (via Teams) M. Gee, Director of Finance
G. Nicozisin (via Teams) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
B. Watson T. Coleman, Director of Human Resources
J. Sprague, Director of Information Technology
B. Berthold, Director of Operations
S. Hadley, Manager of Public Affairs
L. Duffin, Office Associate Senior
W. Comello, Executive Assistant, Scribe
ALSO PRESENT
Terry Leeds, Garver
Trustee Evans called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, and all Trustees were present as
noted.
Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the April 14, 2022 (1657th) Board Meeting Journal. Motion was made by Trustee
Wilson and seconded by Trustee Watson.
Comments by Board Chair: None
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Report of The Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee met on May 3 at 7:35 am. The meeting was attended by Trustees Watson, Evans, Fehr,
Nicozisin, and Wilson with Trustee Wahby attending online. Chairperson Watson called roll and had no introductory
comments. The minutes of the April 5 Audit Committee meeting were approved.
Next, Internal Audit presented a report for an audit engagement that consisted of a review of the District’s Business
Continuity and Disaster Recovery programs. The scope included a review of the two programs and included a review of the
systems recovery exercise performed by I.T. personnel during the week of February 28. The goal of the exercise performed
by I.T. was to recover District systems and measure and evaluate recovery times.
The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or “clean” opinion. Two (2) Opportunities for Improvement were
presented and discussed with the Committee. The first item focused on the recovery exercise and the testing performed on
the recovered systems. The second item focused on the review and update of the Emergency Operations Plan document.
During the presentation, questions were addressed by Internal Audit as they were received from the Committee.
Next, Staff presented the results of the RFP process for procuring Internal Audit Services for the District. A three-
member evaluation team was convened to review and evaluate the proposals received. The RFP was sent to fifty-five (55)
firms. A total of seven (7) qualified proposals were received in response. The recommendation of the evaluation team was
to award the contract to Armanino, LLP. The introduction of the contract is proposed ordinance number 15928, item 57 on
tonight’s agenda.
The next Audit Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
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The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:00 am.
This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Program Management Committee met on May 3, 2022 at 8:01 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Nicozisin,
Evans, Wilson, Fehr, and Watson; with Wahby online.
Chairperson Nicozisin called roll and had no further comments:
The minutes of the April 5, 2022 Program Management meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the
following items:
Ordinance Nos. 15894-15896 – Staff provided details of three CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Grants
being awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River per the CSO Long Term Control Plan
and Consent Decree. Staff provided details of the grants being awarded to HGS, LLC, Preservation Square 123
Landlord, LLC, and Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church for various volume reducing improvements.
Ordinance No. 15897 – Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility Trickling Filter Media Replacement – Staff
discussed this planned supplemental appropriation to an existing project being constructed by Goodwin Brothers
Construction Co. Staff is requesting the final appropriation of $11,000,000 to fund the remaining project. Staff
briefed the committee on cost escalation encountered on this project and ultimate reduction in the overall scope of
the project. There was discussion between staff and the committee on the cost of escalation and plans for the
unfinished portion of the project.
Ordinance No. 15899 – Lower Meramec Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion – Staff briefed the committee
on details of this construction project being awarded to Plocher Construction. The expansion includes numerous
rehabilitation and replacement projects within the plant being coordinated with the expansion. The expansion is
necessary to accommodate future flows from the Fenton Wastewater Treatment Plant scheduled for elimination.
Staff discussed language within the proposed contract to address price escalation and supply chain issues being
experienced in the construction industry.
Staff presented Resolution Nos. 3749 and 3750 which recommend to the Board of Trustees that sections of
District real property, located at or near 1625 and 1627 Dellridge Court, St. Louis, MO 63136, are no longer
necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be declared as surplus property. The
properties were utilized as part of a concrete channel repair project at that location. There is interest in the
properties including the local municipality.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 31, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 a.m.
This concludes the Program Management Board Comments Report.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met on May 3, 2022, at 8:36. The meeting was attended by Trustees Wilson, Evans, Fehr, Watson,
Nicozisin with Trustee Wahby online.
Chairperson Fehr called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the April 5, 2022, Finance Committee meeting were approved.
The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the
following items:
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15905. This Ordinance authorizes the District to expend funds during fiscal year
2023 for wastewater and stormwater operations as well as debt service payments. The requested appropriations total
$404.3 million. Requests for appropriations relating to the District’s Capital program will be brought to the Board throughout
the year as funding is needed for the projects.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15906. This Ordinance approves the tax rates to be applied to customer’s Real
and Personal Property assessments within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County and various sub-
districts to produce revenues required for operation and infrastructure projects relating to the District’s stormwater program.
Introduction & Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15907. This Ordinance authorizes and directs the issuance, sale,
and delivery of the Series 2022B Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding Bonds within specified parameters. The
bond issuance is expected to be approximately $100 million in new wastewater system improvement bonds and
approximately $10 million of bonds to refund outstanding Series 2012A and Series 2012B bonds.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15908. This Ordinance authorizes the District to acquire professional services
with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for rate modeling support; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for Rate
Commission proceedings as well as preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
Introduction Proposed Ordinance No. 15929. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with Gilmore
& Bell, P.C. to serve as Bond Counsel for the District’s debt transactions covering a period of either five years or next Bond
authorization as approved by the electorate. Gilmore & Bell has selected the firm of White Coleman & Associates, LLC to
serve as Co-Bond Counsel.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15930. This Ordinance authorizes the District to enter into a contract with
Armstrong Teasdale, LLC to serve as Bond Disclosure Counsel for the District’s debt transactions covering a period of either
five years or the next Bond authorization as approved by the electorate.
Other items discussed during the Committee meeting included the following:
Secretary- Treasurer Tim Snoke reviewed the District’s Operating Fund Portfolio as of April 29, 2022 and indicated that it
complies with the District’s Investment policy.
Director of Finance Marion Gee updated the Board on the financial status of the District as of March 31, 2022. Marion also
reviewed the Adjustment Review Committee Report as required by the District’s Wastewater Ordinance and discussed
changes to the FY23 Preliminary Budget.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 9:14.
This concludes the Finance Committee Board Comments Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
The Stakeholder Relations Committee met on May 3, 2022, at 9:18 a.m. The meeting was attended by Chairperson Wilson,
Trustees Evans, Fehr, Nicozisin and Watson, and via Microsoft Teams by Trustee Wahby.
Chairperson Wilson called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the April 5, 2022, Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were approved.
The annual Information Security Overview and agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented:
Information Technology – Annual Information Security Overview - The first Agenda item was a presentation by Ginny
Kienstra, Assistant IT Director, regarding MSD's Information Security Update. Ginny reviewed MSD's security systems as
they relate to Cyber Security, Security Rating, and Disaster Recovery Planning. She illustrated that MSD has plans in place
as alerted to by the United States EPA and Water Information and Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC). MSD has
actively been implementing recommended actions of both agencies since early 2020. Ginny also detailed MSD's Security
Rating as compared to its peers and noted the District maintains an Advanced Rating as analyzed by the third-party agency
BitSight. Lastly, Ginny gave an update on MSD's Disaster Recovery Project, planning stages and status. The Project was
added to the Strategic Business Operating Plan in 2018 and project steps over the past 5 years were illustrated. There is
no Board action required at this time.
Ordinance Nos. 15909 through 15927 - The next item was a discussion by Tracey Coleman regarding Ordinances for the
District's Risk and Liability Insurance Coverage Programs. The various plans are:
Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage
Excess Flood & Earth Movement Insurance Coverage
Combined Liability Insurance Program
Auto Liability Insurance Program
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Public Official Excess Liability
Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (First Layer)
Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Second Layer)
Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Third Layer)
Cyber Liability Insurance Program
Owners Pollution Protective Insurance Program
Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program
Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (First Layer)
Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (Second Layer)
Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up Insurance
Underground Storage Tank Insurance Coverage
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage
These Ordinances will provide financial protection from catastrophic losses and damages caused by policy indicated events
and claims for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. They are Item Nos. 38 through 56 on tonight's Agenda.
At approximately 10:00 a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a motion to move into Closed Session to discuss Leasing,
Purchase or Sale of Real Estate under Section 610.021(2).
At approximately 10:06 a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a motion to end Closed Session and return to Open Session
and all Trustees concurred.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 31, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Board Comments Report.
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Report of the Executive Director: None
Comments by the Public: As noted by Secretary-Treasurer Tim Snoke, there were no comments received from the Public.
Submission of Public Hearing Report: None
The Secretary-Treasurer addressed the Board: The Secretary-Treasurer asked the Trustees if they would like to pull any
items for a separate vote within the Consent Agenda. Hearing None, Mr. Snoke then moved forward with the voting for
Adoption of Item Nos. 11 through 22.
CONSENT AGENDA
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15881 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - Newstead Avenue
Storm Improvements (13745)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Washington University School of Medicine, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction
in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - Newstead Avenue Storm Improvements (13745) in the City of St. Louis,
Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15882 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - Ranken - 4377 Evans
(13709)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Ranken Technical College, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume
Reduction Green Infrastructure - Ranken - 4377 Evans (13709) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15883 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - SoGro Apartments -
Phase 1 (13717)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Cornerstone SOGRO LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume
Reduction Green Infrastructure - SoGro Apartments - Phase 1 (13717) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15884 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - WUSM - 1234 S.
Kingshighway Parking (13372)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Washington University School of Medicine, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction
in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - WUSM - 1234 S. Kingshighway Parking (13372) in the City of St. Louis,
Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15885 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - Tower Grove Park
East Stream Restoration (13643)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Tower Grove Park, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction
Green Infrastructure – Tower Grove Park East Stream Restoration (13643) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15886 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Des Peres
Agreement) (13487)
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 Des Peres, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures
in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Des Peres Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15887 - Sugar Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Des Peres
Agreement) (13490)
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 Des Peres, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures
in Sugar Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Des Peres Agreement) (13490) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15888 - Coldwater Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (St. Louis County
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 St. Louis County, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in the
Coldwater Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (St. Louis County Agreement) (13488) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15889 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2022) Contract B (13017)
Making an appropriation of Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,650,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2022) Contract B (13017) 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
Number 22143 with SAK Construction LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15890 - St. George Creek Sanitary Relief (Daisy Ln to Gravois Rd to New
Hampshire Ave) (12212)
Making an appropriation of Four Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,200,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for St. George Creek Sanitary Relief (Daisy Ln to Gravois Rd to New Hampshire Ave) (12212) 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. 22153 with Keeley Construction Group, Inc. for
sanitary sewer construction.
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Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15891 - Reasor Drive Storm Sewer (11273)
Making a supplemental appropriation of One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($125,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds to Contract
No. 22064 with TaylorMade Construction Co., LLC for storm sewer construction.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15892 - General Services Agreement - Easement Acquisition Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with O. R. Colan Associates, Inc. for General Services Agreement - Easement Acquisition Services,
whereby O. R. Colan Associates, Inc., will provide easement acquisition services associated with the acquisition of
easement rights by negotiation or condemnation.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson for Adoption of
Ordinance Nos. 15881 through 15892
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15894 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Ameren GSI
Retrofit (13453)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with HGS LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green
Infrastructure Ameren GSI Retrofit (13453) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15894 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with HGS, LLC 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 four (4)
bioretention basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $891,000 and HGS, LLC is requesting approximately
$891,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 15894 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15895 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Preservation
Square Phase 2B (13750)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Preservation Square 123 Landlord LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in
CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - Preservation Square Phase 2B (13750) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15895 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Preservation Square 123 Landlord, LLC 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 one (1) bioretention basin and permeable pavement. Total cost of the project is estimated at $602,206 and
Preservation Square 123 Landlord, LLC is requesting approximately $284,400 reimbursement for the cost of green
infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No.15895 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15896 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Good Samaritan
Missionary Baptist Church (13751)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into an agreement with Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction
in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure - Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church (13751) in the City of St.
Louis, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15896 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into an
agreement with Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church 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 one (1) bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $46,434 and Good Samaritan Missionary
Baptist Church is requesting approximately $23,400 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No.15896 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15897 - Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media Replacement (12566)
A supplemental appropriation of Eleven Million Dollars ($11,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used
for wastewater treatment plant construction in Bissell Point WWTF Trickling Filter Media Replacement (12566) 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. 21966 with Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. for
wastewater treatment plant construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15897 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #21966 consists of
the removal and replacement of corrugated PVC sheet media and ancillary components within six (6) trickling filters. The
purpose of this project is to extend the useful life of the trickling filters in order to maintain the current level of service for
treatment. This project is scheduled to be completed by December 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15897 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No.15898 - Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief (Deer Creek Trunk to Oxford Dr)
Phase IB (Brentwood) (13597)
An appropriation of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund for reimbursement for
sanitary sewer construction in Hampton Creek Sanitary Relief (Deer Creek Trunk to Oxford Dr) Phase IB (Brentwood)
(13597) in the City of Brentwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter an intergovernmental agreement under Contract No. 21984 with the
City of Brentwood, Missouri.
Proposed Ord. No. 15898 was presented and read. The Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 15377 on
March 16, 2020, which authorized the District to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Brentwood.
This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into Contract #21984 for improvements which consists of the construction
of approximately 900 feet of 12-inch to 72-inch diameter sanitary sewers and appurtenances (approximately 212 feet of
which is pipe-in-tunnel), connection to one existing structure, two junction chambers, one flow metering manhole, one
120-inch diameter manhole, two 96-inch diameter manholes, and other associated work. This agreement provides
reimbursement of the sewer construction bid price of $2,956,140 to the City of Brentwood for incorporating the MSD
project scope into the City’s public improvement project.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15898 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15899 - Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (12255)
An appropriation of Fifty-Seven Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($57,700,000.00) from the Sanitary
Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II
(12255) 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. 22150 with Plocher Construction
Company, Inc. for said wastewater treatment plant construction.
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Proposed Ord. No. 15899 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22150 consists of
the construction of the expansion and addition of the following: influent pump station, fine screen and washer compactor
system, activated sludge process, primary and secondary clarifiers, trickling filters, piping and isolation system, solids
handling system, odor control system, the electrical and instrumentation controls system, and the administration building.
The purpose of this project is to increase overall plant capacity to treat future additional flows from the interim Fenton
Wastewater Treatment Facility, improve reliability of critical aging facility assets, and to meet current and future regulatory
permitting. This project is scheduled to be completed in 910 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Wilson that Ordinance No. 15899 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15900 - MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-580A) (10024)
An appropriation of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary
sewer construction in MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-580A) (10024) in the Cities of Webster Groves
and Shrewsbury 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. 22164 with Fred M. Luth &
Sons, Inc. for said sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15900 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22164 consists of
the construction of approximately 5,098 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 36-inches in diameter
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers.
This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-557). This project is scheduled to be
completed in 630 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 15900 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15901 - Price to Pioneer Sanitary Relief (12368)
An appropriation of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary
sewer construction in Price to Pioneer Sanitary Relief (12368) in the Cities of Olivette and Overland, Missouri; and
authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into Contract No. 22161 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for said sanitary sewer construction.
Proposed Ord. No. 15901 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22161 consists of
the construction of approximately 5,734 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 30-inches in diameter
and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and relieve overcharged sanitary sewers.
This project is scheduled to be completed in 620 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15901 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15902 - Reco Avenue Bank Stabilization (10293)
An appropriation of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) from the Operations Maintenance Construction
and Improvement Fund of Gravois Creek to be used for channel stabilization in Reco Avenue Bank Stabilization (10293)
in the City of Crestwood, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22166 with Gershenson Construction Co., Inc. for said
channel stabilization.
Proposed Ord. No. 15902 was presented and read. The work to be done under Contract #22166 consists of
the construction of approximately 700 lineal feet of natural channel stabilization, and appurtenances. The purpose of this
project is to alleviate erosion along parking lots and driveways for commercial properties along Reco Avenue in the City
of Crestwood, Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed in 180 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15902 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15903 - Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (Design) (12255)
A supplemental appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
engineering during construction phase services in Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (Design) (12255) in
Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. 21719 with HDR Engineering,
Inc. for said engineering during construction phase services
Proposed Ord. No. 15903 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 8 to Contract #21719 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the construction phase services for the Lower
Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (12255) project. Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (12255) is a lump sum
cost project for the design and preparation of construction documents to construct the expansion or addition of the
following: influent pump station, fine screen and washer compactor system, activated sludge process, primary and
secondary clarifiers, trickling filters, piping and isolation system, solids handling system, odor control system, the electrical
and instrumentation controls system, and the administration building. The purpose of this project is to increase overall
plant capacity to treat future additional flows from the interim Fenton Wastewater Treatment Facility, improve reliability of
critical aging facility assets, and to meet current and future regulatory permitting. The construction cost for this project
is $117,000,000. Construction will begin in FY2023.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15903 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15904 - Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (Construction
Management) (12255)
A supplemental appropriation of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for
construction management services in Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (Construction Management) (12255)
in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf
of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 21842 with KAI 360
Construction Services, LLC for construction management services.
Proposed Ord. No. 15904 was presented and read. This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
Amendment No. 1 to Contract #21842 with KAI 360 Construction Services for one year with annual extensions based on
acceptable performance to provide construction management services for Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II
(Construction Management) (12255) project. The construction cost for this project is $117,000,000. The Construction
Management Services to be provided consists of bidability and constructability review during the design of the facility
projects and construction management services during construction. The total value of the construction management
services is estimated to be $5,200,000 with additional supplemental funding scheduled for FY23 and FY24. This funding
is for the construction management services. This contract amendment of $2,000,000 brings the current contract value
to $2,400,000.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 15904 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15905 - FY2023 Budget Appropriations
Repealing and superseding Ordinance No. 15671, adopted June 10, 2021, and making appropriations for the
current expenses of the District in the General Fund, the Water Backup Insurance and Reimbursement Fund, the General
Insurance Fund, the Sanitary Replacement Fund, the Improvement Fund, the Stormwater Operations, Maintenance and
Construction Improvement Funds, the Emergency Funds, and the Debt Service Funds for the fiscal year beginning July
1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, amounting in the aggregate to Four Hundred and Four Million, Three-Hundred Thirty-
One Thousand Sixteen dollars ($404,331,016) to pay interest falling due on bonds issued, the costs of support, operation,
and maintenance of the District and its various subdistricts, and emergencies, and shall adopt a five-year strategic
operating plan as required by Charter which states the District’s objectives for the succeeding five years and includes
objective targets by which to measure the district’s performance in meeting these objectives in accordance with the
requirements of this Proposed Ordinance to be introduced May 12, 2022.
Proposed Ord. No. 15905 was presented and read. Authorizes the District to expend funds during FY 2023 for
wastewater and stormwater operations of the District. This Ordinance Appropriates a total of Four Hundred and
Four Million, Three-Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Sixteen dollars ($404,331,016).
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15905 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15906 - 2022 Tax Levy for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and
its various Sub Districts
Repealing Ordinance No. 15768, adopted September 27, 2021, and enacting a new Ordinance in lieu thereof, adjusting
the previously fixed taxes by determining the amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed, and collected in the year
2022 on all taxable tangible property in the District within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County,
respectively, and in Subdistricts within the corporate limits of St. Louis County as follows: Coldwater Creek Trunk
Subdistrict, Gravois Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Maline Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Watkins Creek Trunk Subdistrict, Subdistrict
No. 89 (Loretta-Joplin), Subdistrict No. 342 (Clayton-Central), Subdistrict No. 366 (University City Branch of River Des
Peres Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 367 (Deer Creek Stormwater Subdistrict), Subdistrict No. 369 (Sugar
Creek), Subdistrict No. 448 (Missouri River - Bonfils), Subdistrict No. 449 (Meramec River Basin - M.S.D. Southwest),
Subdistrict No. 454 (Seminary Branch of River Des Peres), Subdistrict No. 455 (Black Creek), Subdistrict No. 1 of the
River Des Peres Watershed (Creve Coeur-Frontenac Area) and Subdistrict No. 7 of the River Des Peres Watershed
(Wellston Area); and the Board of Trustees, in accordance with Charter Section 7.310 authorizes the Director of Finance
to certify as to the amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed and collected within the corporate limits of the City of
St. Louis and St. Louis County and for the aforementioned Subdistricts.
Proposed Ord. No. 15906 was presented and read. The action determines the amount of taxes which shall be
levied, assessed and collected in the year 2022 on all taxable tangible property in the District within the corporate limits
of the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, respectively, and in its Various Sub Districts
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15906 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15907 - Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding
Bonds Series 2022B (the “Series 2022B Bonds”)
Authorizing and directing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding Revenue
Bonds, Series 2022B, of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; prescribing the form and details of said bonds; and
authorizing certain actions and documents and prescribing other matters relating thereto.
Proposed Ord. No. 15907 was presented and read. The Series 2022B Bonds represent the fifth senior lien
issuance from the $900,000,000 of sewer revenue bonds approved by voters on April 5, 2016. The Issuance is expected
to be approximately $100 million in new wastewater system improvement bonds and approximately $13 million of bonds
to refund outstanding Series 2012A and Series 2012B bonds.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15907 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby 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 Evans that Ordinance No. 15907 be adopted.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15908 - Rate Commission Consulting Services & Debt Feasibility Study
Preparation
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary- Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
enter into a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., whereby Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc. will provide rate
modeling support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for anticipated future rate commission
proceedings, and preparation of financial feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
Proposed Ord. No. 15908 was presented and read. The one (1) year contract for rate and debt feasibility
consulting services may be renewed at the option of the District for four (4) additional one-year terms. The contract shall
provide for an estimated average annual total fee of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-six Dollars
($153,736.00), and be comprised of such other terms and conditions as are approved by the Office of the General Counsel
of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15908 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15909 - Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Property and
Boiler & Machinery Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15909 was presented and read. This insurance provides replacement cost coverage for
real and business personal property in excess of the deductible and subject to policy limits. Terms & conditions for
purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with
FM Global Insurance Company from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15910 - Excess Flood & Earth Movement Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to F.M. Global Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess Flood
& Earth Movement Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15910 was presented and read. This insurance provides $30,000,000 replacement cost
coverage for flood for real and business personal property in excess of the policy limits provided under the NFIP through
FEMA. The insurance provides $50,000,000 replacement cost coverage for real and business personal property for earth
movement. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with FM Global Insurance Company from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No.15911 - Combined Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Missouri Public Entity Risk Management Fund (MOPERM) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Combined Liability Insurance coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15911 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims, errors
& omissions, employment claims and defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with
RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with MOPERM from July 1, 2022 to June 30,
2023. The policy provides $2,000,000 of coverage above a $100,000 deductible. This ordinance includes 3 policies:
General liability, Management and employee benefit plan liability and Employment practices liability.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15912 - Auto Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to The Phoenix Insurance Company (Travelers) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Auto Liability Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15912 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and
defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with The Phoenix Insurance Company (Travelers) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
The policy provides $2,000,000 of auto liability coverage above a $100,000 deductible and auto physical damage above
a $3,000 deductible.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15913 - Public Official Excess Liability
Awarding a contract to ACE American Insurance Company (Chubb) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Public Official Excess Liability Coverage from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15913 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims with
no specific bidding process exclusion and defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance
with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with ACE American Insurance Company
(Chubb) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to align with MOPERM’s policy year..
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15914 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (First Layer)
Awarding a contract to Princeton Excess & Surplus Lines (Munich RE) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (First Layer) coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15914 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and
defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Princeton from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (First Layer).
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15915 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Second Layer)
Awarding a contract to Gemini (Berkley Public Entity) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella
Liability Insurance (Second Layer) coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15915 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and
defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Berkley Public Entity,(Second Layer) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15916 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Third Layer)
Awarding a contract to Lexington (AIG) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability
Insurance (Third Layer) coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15916 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for liability claims and
defense costs. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Lexington (AIG) for (Third layer) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15917 - Cyber Liability Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Travelers Indemnity Co (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Cyber Liability Insurance
Program coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15917 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for cyber liability and
protects MSD from cyber risks due to cyber security failures and privacy violations of employee and customer data.
Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Travelers Indemnity Co from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The policy provides $5,000,000 of
aggregate coverage and $1,000,000 Regulatory Action Sublimit above a $100,000 deductible per loss.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15918 - Owners Pollution Protective Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to AIG Specialty Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Owners
Pollution Protective Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15918 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for loss due to a pollution
condition caused by a contractor hired by the District with a contract value under $100,000. This coverage only
indemnifies the District and provides no protection to the contractor. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in
accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with AIG Specialty Insurance
Company from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The policy provides $3,000,000 of pollution coverage above a $25,000
deductible per loss.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15919 - Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Markel American Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Contractors Equipment (Inland Marine) Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15919 was presented and read. This insurance provides coverage for loss of and /or
damage to listed equipment. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance
will authorize the District to enter into a contract with Markel American Insurance Company from July 1, 2022 to June 30,
2023. The policy provides replacement cost of loss and damage coverage per piece of equipment above a $2,500
deductible per piece of equipment (unlicensed vehicles and equipment) listed on the policy. The District will cover
$4,411,413.00 of equipment under this policy which is the policy limit. Equipment is excluded under the auto physical
damage policy and is subject to a $100,000 deductible under the property policy if located on District property.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15920 - Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the
District’s Commercial Crime Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15920 was presented and read. This insurance coverage indemnifies MSD against loss and
claim expense in excess of the deductible level as a result of a Commercial Crime event, subject to policy limits. Terms
& conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into
a contract with Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15921 - Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (First Layer)
Awarding a contract to Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Fiduciary
Liability Insurance Coverage (First Layer) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15921 was presented and read. This insurance coverage pays, on behalf of MSD, all sums
in excess of the deductible, that the District becomes legally obligated to pay as a result of Breach of Fiduciary Duty,
subject to policy limits. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This provides
$15,000,000 of coverage for each fiduciary incident excess of deductible. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Federal (Chubb) Insurance Company and Travelers Excess from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15922 - Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (Second Layer)
Awarding a contract to Travelers Casualty and Surety Company (Travelers Excess) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for
the District’s Fiduciary Liability Insurance Coverage (2nd Layer Excess) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15922 was presented and read. This insurance coverage pays, on behalf of MSD, all sums
in excess of the deductible, that the District becomes legally obligated to pay as a result of Breach of Fiduciary Duty,
subject to policy limits. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This provides
$10,000,000 of coverage for each fiduciary incident excess of deductible. This ordinance will authorize the District to
enter into a contract with Travelers Casualty and Surety company and Travelers Excess from July 1, 2022 to June 30,
2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15923 - Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Midwest Employers Casualty Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15923 was presented and read. This insurance coverage indemnifies MSD against loss
claim expense in excess of the retention level as a result of Workers’ Compensation of Employers Liability, subject to
policy limits. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize
the District to enter into a contract with Midwest Employers Casualty Company from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15924 - Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Back-Up Insurance Program
Awarding a contract to Ironshore Specialty Ins Co (Liberty Mutual) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Blocked Main and Overcharged Line Backup Insurance coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15924 was presented and read. Since 1995 MSD has sponsored an insurance program that
compensates customers for damage arising from sewer backups that were caused by blocked sewer mains. Terms &
conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into
a contract with Ironshore (Liberty Mutual) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The policy provides $10,000,000 of
coverage aggregate above a deductible of $6,500,000.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15925 - Underground Storage Tank Insurance
Awarding a contract to Missouri Petroleum Storage Tank Fund for the District’s Underground Storage Tank Insurance
coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15925 was presented and read. The District maintains approximately 20 underground
storage tanks that contain primarily petroleum products, and to a lesser extent, certain chemicals used in the treatment
process. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the
District to enter into a contract with Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15926 - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to
execute all documents necessary in order to procure flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program
(Selective Insurance Company) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) during the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 for the
building and contents at certain specified District locations.
Proposed Ord. No. 15926 was presented and read. This insurance provides actual cash value coverage for
real and business personal property in excess of the deductible, and subject to policy limits. Terms & conditions for
purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a contract with
National Flood Insurance Program (FEMA and Selective Insurance Company) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15927 - Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage
Awarding a contract to Ironshore Specialty Ins Co (Liberty Mutual) (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s
Major Facility Pollution Liability Insurance Coverage from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Proposed Ord. No. 15927 was presented and read. This ordinance will authorize the District to enter into a
contract with Ironshore (Liberty Mutual) from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 for the District’s Facility Pollution Liability
coverage. Terms & conditions for purchase were made in accordance with RFP 9375. This policy provides $10 million
of coverage above a $500,000 self-insured retention for pollution environmental claims
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson that
Ordinance Nos 15909 through 15927. be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No. 15928 - Internal Audit Services
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with Armanino LLP whereby Armanino LLP will provide internal audit services for the District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15928 was presented and read. The contract agreement is for Internal Audit Services in
fiscal year 2023. The contract will be a one-year (1) contract with four (4) one-year (1) renewal contract options
exercisable at the sole discretion of the District.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 15928 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No.15929 - Contract for Bond Counsel 2022
Authorizes the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with Gilmore & Bell, P.C., whereby Gilmore & Bell, P.C. will serve as Bond Counsel for the District..
Proposed Ord. No. 15929 was presented and read. The District will enter into contract with Gilmore & Bell,
P.C. for Counsel in relation to the issuance of $500,000,000 in bonds (Both Senior and Subordinate SRF District
Wastewater System Revenue Bonds) through the duration of the contract period.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15929 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction of Proposed Ordinance No.15930 - Contract for Bond Disclosure Counsel 2022
Authorizes the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter
into a contract with Armstrong Teasdale, LLC, whereby Armstrong Teasdale, LLC, will serve as Bond Disclosure Counsel
for the District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15930 was presented and read. The District will enter into contract with Armstrong
Teasdale, LLC, for Disclosure Counsel services in relation to the issuance of $500,000,000 in bonds (Both Senior and
Subordinate SRF District Wastewater System Revenue Bonds) through the duration of the contract period.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15930 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Introduction and Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No.15931 - Salary of the Secretary-Treasurer
Repealing Ordinance No. 15691, adopted May 13, 2021, and enacting a new ordinance in lieu thereof prescribing the
salary of the Secretary-Treasurer of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District.
Proposed Ord. No. 15931 was presented and read. Section 8.070 of the District Charter requires that the salary
of the Secretary-Treasurer be set by Ordinance. This Ordinance increases the salary for the position of Secretary-
Treasurer to $201,050.00, per annum, payable in bi-weekly installments, on and after May 21, 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 15931 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the suspension of the rule, hearing none;
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15931 be adopted.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
RESOLUTIONS
Adoption of Resolution No. 3746 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to James E. Roth for his 29 years of
exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 8, 1992, to his retirement effective May 1, 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Watson for Adoption to Resolution No. 3746
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3747 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Rhonda Lynn Gidget Taylor for her
26 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from March 4, 1996, to her retirement effective
May 1, 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Wilson for Adoption to Resolution No. 3747
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3748 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Martin Dachroeden for his 23 years
of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from May 11, 1998, to his retirement effective May 1,
2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans for Adoption to Resolution No. 3748
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3749 - Surplus Property Located at or Near 1625 Dellridge Court
A recommendation to the Board of Trustees that a section of District real property, located at or near 1625 Dellridge
Court, St. Louis, MO 63136, is no longer necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be declared
as surplus property.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans for Adoption to Resolution No. 3749
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3750- Surplus Property Located at or Near 1627 Dellridge Court
A recommendation to the Board of Trustees that a section of District real property, located at or near 1627 Dellridge
Court, St. Louis, MO 63136, is no longer necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be declared
as surplus property.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Watson for Adoption to Resolution No. 3750
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans AYE, A. Fehr AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Wahby AYE, B. Watson AYE
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD:
• None
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Evans asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 P.M. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, and seconded
by Trustee Nicozisin.
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Secretary-Treasurer