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JOURNAL OF THE 1657th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
April 14, 2022
The Trustees of the District met in Room 109 at 2350 Market on the above date. Present at the meeting were:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MSD DIRECTORS
M. Evans, Chair B. Hoelscher, Executive Director
A. Fehr, Vice Chair T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
R. Wilson S. Myers, General Counsel
B. Wahby M. Gee, Director of Finance
G. Nicozisin (via Teams) R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
B. Watson (via Teams) T. Coleman, Director of Human Resources
J. Sprague, Director of Information Technology
B. Berthold, Director of Operations
S. Amir, Public Affairs Specialist
W. Comello, Executive Assistant
SCRIBE L. Duffin
Trustee Evans called the meeting to order at approximately 4:10 p.m. Roll call was taken, and all Trustees were present
as noted. At 4:11 p.m., Trustee Evans made a Motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Personnel Actions under
Section 610.021(3) RSMO 1988 SUPP. and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Trustee Evans called for a return to Open Session to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. Motion to return to Open Session
was made by Trustee Wahby seconded by Trustee Nicozisin.
Trustee Evans asked for the approval of the March 10, 2022 (1656th) Board Meeting Journal. Motion was made by Trustee
Fehr and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Comments by Board Chair: Trustee Evans then delivered his comments to the Trustees, Directors and Public.
Trustee Evans instructed that per District Charter, Section 7.320, the Board of Trustees shall make a Finding of Fact to
determine the amount of taxes which shall be levied, assessed, and collected in the District and sub-districts. For Fiscal
Year 2023, the Finding of Fact Committee shall consist of Trustees Fehr, Wilson, Wahby, and himself. The findings of the
committee shall be included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Ordinance currently scheduled to be considered for Adoption
at the June 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Evans then reminded those in attendance at the meeting of the rules regarding Public Comment. First, all
individuals wishing to speak should have filled out a Blue Comment Card upon entering the building. Second, comments
would be limited to five minutes. Finally, if there are multiple individuals wishing to speak on the same topic, someone should
be selected to speak for the group. As the Chairman, Trustee Evans reminded the audience that it is his responsibility to
enforce these rules as he sees fit.
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Report of The Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Watson reported that the Audit Committee met on April 5, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by
Trustees Watson, Evans, and Wilson with Trustees Fehr and Nicozisin attending online.
Chairperson Watson called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 1, 2022, Audit Committee meeting were approved.
There were no agenda items for presentation and only a discussion regarding the following item:
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Internal Audit Process Review of District's Procurement Function - Todd Loretta presented a report for an audit
engagement which consisted of a process review of the District’s procurement function. Specifically, the engagement
involved a review of the District’s processes and controls in place for selecting suppliers and vendors to provide the various
supplies, materials, equipment, and services required by the District for its operations. The scope period for reviewing and
testing individual procurement transactions was fiscal years ’20, ‘21, and ‘22. The engagement received a “Satisfactory” or
“Clean” opinion. One (1) Opportunity for Improvement was presented and discussed with the Committee. The item focused
on the appropriate processing procedures for purchase orders of $10,000 or more. During the presentation, questions were
addressed by Internal Audit as they were received from the Committee. There is no Board Action required at this time.
The next Audit Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 3, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at approximately
7:44 am.
This concludes the Audit Committee Board Comments Report
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Nicozisin reported that the Program Management Committee met on April 5, 2022, at 7:45 a.m. The meeting
was attended by Trustees Evans, Wilson, and Watson; with Nicozisin and Fehr on-line.
Chairperson Nicozisin called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 1, 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. 15881-15885 - Staff provided details of five CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Grants being
awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River and River Des Peres per the Consent Decree. Staff
provided details of the grants being awarded to Washington University School of Medicine, Ranken Technical College,
Cornerstone SOGRO LLC, and Tower Grove Park for various volume reducing improvements.
ORDINANCE NOS. 15886-15888 - Staff requested authorization to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the City
of Des Peres and St. Louis County within the Deer Creek, Sugar Creek, and Coldwater Creek OMCI taxing districts. The
agreements will allow MSD to reimburse the municipalities for storm sewer projects as part of the District’s OMCI
Reimbursement Program. Staff provided a brief description of the proposed projects to the committee. The funding and
appropriations for the reimbursement program were previously approved under separate ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 15890 – Staff provided bid and appropriation details for the St. George Creek Sanitary Relief project.
Staff provided specifics on the bids received and explained construction impacts causing the project to be over budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 15891 – Staff discussed this unplanned supplemental funding appropriation for the Reasor Drive Storm
Sewer currently under construction. Additional funding is required due to relocating the existing water main and service
connections which are in direct conflict with the proposed sewer.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 3, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 a.m.
This concludes the Program Management Board Comments Report
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Fehr reported that the Finance Committee met on April 5, 2022, at 8:06 a.m. The meeting was attended by
Trustees Wilson, Evans, Watson with Trustees Nicozisin and Fehr online.
Chairperson Fehr called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 1, 2022, Finance Committee meeting were approved.
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The agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed, including a detailed discussion regarding the
following items:
ORDINANCE NO. 15893 - Payroll, Time Reporting and Benefits-Software as a Service (SAS) Project - Jonathon
Sprague presented Ordinance No. 15893. This Ordinance will authorize the District to enter an annual contract with UKG
Kronos for Payroll and Benefit Administration Services. Implementation services, with a cost of $145,425 and will be led by
the Information Technology Department. Annual services costs of $249,513 will be budgeted in the HR general operating
budget starting in FY 2023. The initial service contract will commence after successful implementation and will have a term
of one (1) year with four (4) additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District.
RESOLUTION NO. 3744 - Designation of Underwriting Team for the Wastewater System Revenue and Refunding
Bonds, Series 2022B - This resolution designates the firms to underwrite the District’s 2022B Wastewater System Revenue
and Refunding Series 2022B Bonds. The District is naming five firms selected from the pool of 15 approved underwriters to
market a portion of the $900 million of bonds that were authorized by voters on April 5, 2016. The pool of 15 underwriters
was approved by the Board on April 13, 2017. Compensation of the underwriters is based on the actual sales volume of
each transaction.
Other items discussed during the Committee meeting included the following:
Secretary- Treasurer Tim Snoke reviewed the District’s Operating Fund Portfolio as of March 31, 2022, and indicated that
the portfolio complies with the District’s Investment Policy. Tim also reviewed the various borrowing sources that the District
utilizes to fund its capital program.
Executive Director Brian Hoelscher, Director of Finance Marion Gee, and Director of Engineering Rich Unverferth presented
the District’s FY23 Strategic Business Operating Plan and Preliminary Budget. Marion also discussed the next steps in the
budget process which will conclude with staff requesting adoption of the budget during the June 9th Board of Trustees
meeting.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 a.m.
This concludes the Finance Committee Board Comments Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Wilson reported that the Stakeholder Relations Committee met on April 5, 2022, at 9:08a.m. The meeting was
attended by Chairperson Wilson, Trustees Evans, and Watson, and via Teams, Trustees Fehr and Nicozisin.
Chairperson Wilson called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 1, 2022, Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were approved.
The semi-annual Diversity Report and Agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented:
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVERSITY REPORT - Shonnah Paredes gave a presentation summarizing the MBE/WBE utilization and
workforce metrics of MSD's Capital Improvement Replacement Program including Workforce Utilization and Small
Contractor Programs for the first half of Fiscal Year 2022. Shonnah then provided an update on MSD's Community Benefits
Agreement activities, including Education and Internship Programs. She then provided the Trustees with a Summary of
Recommendations regarding MSD's recently completed Disparity Study Update including Workforce Recommendations.
There is no Board Action required at this time.
RESOLUTION NO. 3741 - Employee Benefit Consulting Services. This resolution authorizes the District to exercise
option year two (2) of three (3) option years with Gallagher Benefit Services to provide Employee Benefit Consulting
Services.
RESOLUTION NO. 3742 - Insurance Brokerage & Consultant Services. This resolution will exercise the District’s fourth
option year with Charles L. Crane Agency to provide Insurance Brokerage & Consultant Services from September 1, 2022,
to August 31, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 3743 - Third Party Claims Administration Services. This resolution will exercise the District’s fourth
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option year with Thomas McGee to provide Third Party Claims Administration Services from July 1, 2022, through June 30,
2023.
At approximately 9:31 a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a motion to move into Closed Session to discuss Legal,
Confidential or Privileged Matters under Section 610.021(1) and all Trustees concurred.
At approximately 10:12 a.m., Chairperson 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 3, 2022. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 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 17.
CONSENT AGENDA
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15874 - Bissell - Coldwater - Missouri - Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2022)
Contract B (13031), making an appropriation of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,400,000.00) from the
Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell - Coldwater - Missouri - Meramec Public
I/I Reduction (2022) Contract B (13031) in the Cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Florissant, Woodson Terrace, 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. 22136 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for
sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15875 - Earth City Expressway Pump Station (P-708) Replacement (12153)
- making an appropriation of One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Earth City Expressway Pump Station (P-708) Replacement (12153)
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. 22152 with Kelpe Contracting, Inc. for pump station
improvements.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15876 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2022) (13127)
making an appropriation of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,800,000.00) from the Districtwide
Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer rehabilitation in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2022)
(13127) 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. 22146 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for storm sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15877 - Amblewood Sanitary Relief (Waterford Dr to Birchbark Dr) (12077),
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 Amblewood Sanitary Relief (Waterford Dr to Birchbark Dr) (12077) in the City of Florissant, 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. 15878 - Scada System Upgrade (13467, making a supplemental appropriation
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of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for planning, design, and
engineering during construction phase services in Scada System Upgrade (13467) 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 Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 22010 with EMA, Inc. for the aforesaid planning, design, and
engineering during construction phase services.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15879 - Oracle EBS Upgrade to the Cloud, making a supplemental
appropriation of Five Million Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($5,350,000.00) from the General Fund to be used
for professional services to upgrade the District’s Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion Cloud in Oracle EBS Upgrade to the Cloud
District-wide; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District to enter into contract with AST, whereby AST will provide professional services to upgrade the District’s
Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion Cloud.
Adoption of Proposed Ordinance No. 15880 - 2022A Refunding Bonds, making a supplemental appropriation of
Forty-Six Million Six Hundred Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($46,616,500.00) from the 2022A Revenue Bond
Principal and Interest Fund (2838) for the partial repayment of outstanding principal on the 2012A and 2012B bonds
which will be partially refunded by the 2022A bonds.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Watson for Adoption of
Ordinance Nos. 15874 through 15880
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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
Introduction 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15881 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an agreement with Washington University School of Medicine 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 $68,000 and Washington University
School of Medicine is requesting approximately $68,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 15881 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15882 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an agreement with Ranken Technical College 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
amended soils and permeable pavers. Total cost of the project is estimated at $44,200 and Ranken Technical College
is requesting approximately $44,200 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wahby that Ordinance No. 15882 be Introduced
Motion passed = 6 Ayes – 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
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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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15883 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an agreement with Cornerstone SOGRO 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 River Des Peres per the Long Term Control Plan. This project will reduce runoff volume with the installation of two
bioretention basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $284,200 and Cornerstone SOGRO LLC is requesting
approximately $284,200 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby that Ordinance No. 15883 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15884 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an agreement with Washington University School of Medicine 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 one bioretention basin. Total cost of the project is estimated at $1,403,845 and Washington University
School of Medicine is requesting approximately $1,336,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Wahby that Ordinance No. 15884 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15885 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an agreement with Tower Grove Park 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 five bioretention
basins. Total cost of the project is estimated at $1,700,000 and Tower Grove Park is requesting approximately
$1,700,000 reimbursement for the cost of green infrastructure.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15885 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15886 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Des Peres for eligible stormwater expenditures where revenue is
collected by the Deer Creek OMCI subdistrict in St. Louis County, Missouri. Eligible stormwater expenditures include the
following: storm sewer and inlet construction; drainage improvements; streambank stabilization and erosion control
projects; clearing under bridges or cleaning detention basins; stormwater planning or engineering costs; and other
stormwater related expenses as determined appropriate by the District.
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Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 15886 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15887 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Des Peres for eligible stormwater expenditures where revenue is
collected by the Sugar 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. 15887 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15888 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the District to enter into
an intergovernmental agreement with St. Louis County 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 Wilson that Ordinance No. 15888 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15889 was presented and read - The work to be done under Contract #22143 consists
of the rehabilitation of approximately 66,258 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 48-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. Sewers identified for
rehabilitation are identified through the annual CMOM inspection program required by the Consent Decree. This project
is scheduled to be completed in 365 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 15889 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15890 was presented and read - The work to be done under Contract #22153 consists
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of the construction of approximately 2,436 lineal feet of sanitary sewers varying in size from 8-inches to 21-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to reduce building backups and overcharged sanitary sewers.
This project will provide for the elimination of one (1) constructed SSO (BP-404). This project is scheduled to be
completed in 550 days.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Wilson that Ordinance No. 15890 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15891 was presented and read - The work to be done under Contract #22064 consists
of the construction of approximately 1,003 lineal feet of storm sewers varying in size from 15-inches to 24-inches in
diameter and appurtenances. The purpose of this project is to alleviate yard flooding, yard erosion, and miscellaneous
structure flooding at 46 Reasor Drive; and 29, 31, and 901 Buckeye Drive in the Cities of Calverton Park and Ferguson,
Missouri. This project is scheduled to be completed by December 2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 15891 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. 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.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15892 was presented and read - This ordinance authorizes the staff to enter into a
contract with O.R. Colan Associates for easement acquisition services associated with the acquisitions of easement rights
by negotiation or condemnation. The acquisition services will be provided on an as-needed bases as required to obtain
property rights. Work will be assigned on a project -by-project basis. No appropriations are necessary under this
proposed ordinance in that the acquisitions services will be included as part of the ordinances for funding each specific
acquisition or project, or part of the annual appropriation for Easement Acquisition each fiscal year.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 15892 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. 15893 - Payroll, Time Reporting and Benefits-Software as
a Service (SAS) Project, authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St.
Louis Sewer District to enter a contract with UKG Kronos, whereby UKG Kronos will provide the software and services
for payroll, time reporting, and benefits administration for the District.
Proposed Ordinance No. 15893 was presented and read - This Ordinance will authorize the District to enter
into an annual contract with UKG Kronos for Payroll and Benefit Administration Services. Implementation services, with
a cost of $145,425, will be led by Information Technology department. Annual services costs of $249,513 will be budgeted
in the HR general budget starting in FY2023. The initial service contract will begin after successful implementation and
will have a term of one (1) year with four (4) additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District. The District
was unable to come to contract terms with the apparent low bidder ADP.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 15893 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 Rule, Hearing None
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr for Adoption of Ordinance No. 15893
Motion passed = 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans=Aye, A. Fehr=Aye, G. Nicozisin=Aye, B. Watson=Aye, B. Wahby=Aye, R. Wilson=Aye
RESOLUTIONS
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3739 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Keith Kaimann for his 24 years
of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from April 7, 1997, to his retirement effective April 1,
2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin for Adoption of Resolution No. 3739
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. 3740 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Richard L. Parrot for his 41 years
of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from March 17, 1981, to his retirement effective April 1,
2022.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson for Adoption of Resolution No. 3740
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. 3741 - Employee Benefit Consulting Services
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3471 will exercise option year three (3) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 15168, adopted June 13, 2019, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Gallagher Benefits Services, whereby Gallagher Benefits
Services would provide comprehensive benefit consulting services.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr for Adoption of Resolution No. 3741
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. 3742 - Insurance Brokerage & Consultant Services
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3742 will exercise option year four (4) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14974, adopted August 16, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Charles L. Crane Agency, whereby Charles L.
Crane Agency would provide insurance brokerage and insurance consultant services to the District
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr for Adoption of Resolution No. 3742
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. 3743 - Third Party Claims Administration Services
The Adoption Resolution No. 3743 will exercise option year four (4) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance
No. 14918, adopted June 14, 2018, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Thomas McGee, LC, whereby Thomas McGee, LC
would provide claims administration services for water back-up, workers compensation, general liability, auto, errors &
omissions, and any other claim against the District and Trustees/District staff.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin for Adoption of Resolution No. 3743
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. 3744 - Designation of Underwriting Team for the Wastewater System Revenue and
Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3744 will notify the Board of the Financing Team for the District’s 2022B Wastewater
System Revenue and Refunding Series 2022B Bonds. The Resolution designates the firms to underwrite the Series
2022B Bonds and authorizes the District to enter into an agreement with the Series 2022B Senior Manager.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr for Adoption of Resolution No. 3744
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. 3745 - Suspension of Sections One, Two and Four of Resolution No. 3702
The Adoption of Resolution No. 3745 will authorize the suspension of Sections One, Two and Four of Resolution No.
3702, adopted September 9, 2021.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans for Adoption of Resolution No. 3745
Motion passed = 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 1 Abstain
Poll Taken: M. Evans=AYE, A. Fehr=AYE, G. Nicozisin=AYE, R. Wilson=AYE, B. Wahby=Abstain,
B. Watson=AYE
Items Proposed for Introduction and Adoption at the Next Board Meeting
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Introduction and Adoption of 2022B Bond Ordinance. Secretary Treasurer provided terms of Bond and Issuance
parameters to the Board of Trustees, Directors and Public.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD
• None
ADJOURNMENT – Trustee Evans asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:23 P.M. Motion was made by Trustee
Wilson, Seconded by Trustee Watson.
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Secretary-Treasurer