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JOURNAL OF THE 1671st MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
May 11, 2023
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MSD STAFF PRESENT
A. Fehr, Chair B. Hoelscher, Executive Director
R. Wilson, Co-Chair T. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
G. Nicozisin S. Myers, General Counsel
M. Evans - absent R. Unverferth, Director of Engineering
B. Watson M. Gee, Director of Finance
B. Wahby B. Berthold, Director of Operations
T. Coleman, Director of Human Resources
G. Kienstra, Director of Information Technology
S. Stone, Public Affairs Specialist
W. Comello, Executive Assistant, Scribe
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Ernie Trakas, St. Louis County Council Makal Ali, AABCA
Tom Sullivan Raed Armouti, CMT
Scott Plocher, Kokosing/Plocher, LLC Dennis Tinkler, Kokosing/Plocher, LLC
Cherise Jones, Resident – Era Ave. Georgia Northway, Court Reporter
Nate Adams, St. Louis Court Pamela Boyd, 13th Ward Alderwoman
Trustee Fehr called the meeting to order at approximately 4:04 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustees Fehr, Wilson, Nicozisin, Watson, and Wahby were present. Trustee Evans was absent.
Trustee Fehr called for a vote to go into Closed Session at 4:04 p.m. Trustee Nicozisin motioned, and Trustee Wilson seconded the motion; all Trustees in attendance approved the motion via roll call vote.
The Board of Trustees returned from Closed Session and Trustee Fehr called for a motion to go into Open Session at 5:17 p.m. Trustee Wahby motioned, and Trustee Nicozisin seconded the motion; all Trustees in attendance approved the motion via roll call vote.
Trustee Fehr asked for the approval of the preceding meeting journal: April 13, 2023, (1670th) Board Meeting. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson and seconded by Trustee Nicozisin; all Trustees in attendance approved the motion.
Comments by Board Chair:
Trustee Fehr stated the Board has requested more time to evaluate the Fluidized Bed Incinerator project which are items 16 and 17 (Ordinances 16090 and 16091) on tonight’s agenda for further evaluation. The second item is that the Board has formed an Ad Hoc Committee of the Board of Trustees to consider the process by which the Board will go about filling the Executive Director’s position when Brian Hoelscher retires.
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Report of The Board Committees:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Program Management Committee met on May 2, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Nicozisin, Wilson, Wahby and Watson, with Trustee Fehr and Evans online.
Chairperson Nicozisin called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the April 4, 2023, Program Management 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 Numbers 16111 and 16112 – Staff provided details of two CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure Grants being awarded to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Mississippi River per the Consent Decree. Staff provided details of the grants being awarded to St. Louis Public Schools and Alumnus Gardens, LLC for various
volume reducing improvements.
Ordinance Numbers 16113 -16117 - Staff reviewed the details and bid information for five construction projects bid over the past month. These ordinances will authorize contracts and appropriate the necessary funds for these projects.
Ordinance Number 16120 - Staff requested a supplemental appropriation and an amendment of a construction management contract with KAI 360 Construction Services. This is a planned supplemental appropriation in the
fiscal year 2023 CIRP budget. Staff answered a question from Trustee Wahby regarding the multiple projects being consolidated within the construction management contract.
Ordinance Number 16121 – Staff reviewed details of a planned appropriation and contract authorization for engineering design services for the River Des Peres Channel Rehabilitation project. This project was made possible
by the District receiving ARPA (American Rescue Plan) funding allocated by the State of Missouri. Staff is requesting Introduction and Adoption on tonight’s agenda to expedite the project designs. This is necessary to accommodate
restrictive timelines for the use of the funds.
Ordinance Numbers 16123 and 16124 - Staff reviewed the details of two sanitary relief sewer projects currently in easement acquisition. Staff has been unable to obtain these property rights through negotiation. Staff is requesting authorization from the Board to move forward with condemnation efforts to allow the projects to remain on schedule.
The project schedules are critical to ensure compliance with the District’s Consent Decree.
Staff presented details for Resolution Numbers 3834 and 3835 which recommends to the Board of Trustees that
sections of District real property, located at or near 2751 Queen Street in St. Louis MO, and at or near 3532 Marshal Avenue in St. John MO, are no longer needed for District operations and therefore, should be declared as surplus
property.
Under “Other Business” staff provided an update on property purchases in the Ellendale neighborhood of St. Louis
City, there were no questions from the committee.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2023. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 a.m.
This concludes the Program Management Board Comments Report.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met on May 2, 2023, at 8:02 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Wilson,
Watson, Nicozisin, Wahby with Trustee Fehr & Evans online.
Chairperson Evans called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the April 4, 2023, Finance Committee meeting were approved.
The following agenda items to be introduced tonight were presented and discussed:
Resolution No. 3836- District Rate Model Support & Feasibility Study:
This resolution authorizes the District to execute the first of four option years for professional services with
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. Raftelis provides rate modeling support which includes rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony for Rate Commission proceedings;
and preparation of feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds.
Ordinance No. 16143- FY 2024 Budget Appropriations:
This ordinance authorizes the District to expend funds during FY 24 for wastewater and stormwater operations. The requested appropriations total $389.6 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.
Ordinance No. 16142- 2023 Tax Levy for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and its various Sub Districts:
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
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required for operation and infrastructure projects relating to the District’s stormwater program.
The agenda consisted of the review of the District’s Financial Status Report as of March 2023 by Director of Finance Marion Gee. The District forecasts that both expenses and revenues will be favorable to Budget in FY23.
Marion presented the Adjustment Review Committee report as required by ordinance.
Marion also discussed the proposed changes to FY 24 Preliminary Budget and reviewed the remaining
components of the budget meeting schedule.
Secretary- Treasurer Tim Snoke reviewed the District’s Operating Fund Portfolio as of April 27, 2023. Tim indicated that the portfolio is currently out of compliance with the District’s Investment Policy due to one commercial paper provider holding more than 5% of the total portfolio. Tim stated that the issue will be corrected this week.
Secretary- Treasurer Tim Snoke discussed options relating to the procurement of investment management
services pertaining to the District’s Pension Plans. Tim stated that he would follow up with the Committee regarding a recommendation once bids are received and evaluated.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 a.m. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 30, 2020. This concludes the Finance Committee Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
The Stakeholder Relations Committee met on May 2, 2023 at 8:31 a.m. The meeting was attended by Chairperson Wilson, Trustees, Nicozisin, Wahby and Watson, and on-line via Teams were Trustees Evans and
Fehr.
Chairperson Wilson called Roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the April 4, 2023 Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were voted on and approved.
The Agenda and Discussion items were as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 3837 - GROUP MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS RENEWAL - This resolution authorizes the District to extend the contract with CIGNA Healthcare for medical benefits for the District’s employees and family members.
ORDINANCE NOS. - 16125 through 16142 - The next item was a discussion by Dino Kiveric 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
• 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
• 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, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
CLOSED SESSION - At approximately 8:45 a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a motion to move into Closed
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Session to discuss Personnel Actions Under Section 610.021(3), RSMo. 1988 Supp. and all Trustees concurred.
At approximately 9:50 a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a motion to end Closed Session and return to Open Session and all Trustees concurred.
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m. The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2023.
This concludes the Stakeholder Relations Committee Board Comments Report.
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Report of the Executive Director: None
Comments by the Public: Chairman Fehr announced there were several members of the public present to speak, the first was Cherise Jones, a local resident from Era Avenue.
Cherise Jones addressed the Board of Trustees about concerns over an elevated manhole at the corner of Leonora
and Era. She is concerned that it is a trip hazard and is concerned a child or someone could hurt themselves on it. She showed the Board a photo of the manhole.
Trustee Fehr asked if there is a response from MSD about Ms. Jones concerns. Brian Hoelscher said they sent someone out to look at the site and see that this was a City of St. Louis sidewalk improvement project to add a handicapped ramp. He said he will have staff work with the city to have the block removed.
Trustee Fehr introduced the next speaker: Tom Sullivan.
Tom Sullivan addressed the Board and stated he had concerns about the recent internal audit service firm selected; Armanino LLP, by noting an article in Bloomberg titled “FTX Collapse Puts Auditors in Crosshairs of Clients,
Regulators.” The article says the firm was willfully blind to a pattern of racketeering and a customer, FTX, allegedly lost $20,000 in a subsequent lawsuit in San Francisco. He said it was reminiscent of the Enron situation years ago. Mr. Sullivan also wondered about the need for all the closed sessions and if they are necessary and lawful regarding Sunshine Law. He feels the timing of having closed sessions before meetings were inconvenient for the public in
attendance having to wait for open sessions to begin when closed sessions run long. Mr. Sullivan also noted the reported history of violating election laws and said MSD is doing it again. He mentioned a past Post Dispatch investigation about employees of MSD working on a campaign for District rate proposals during work time. Mr. Sullivan also said that MSD news releases in the past were campaign brochures for rate increases.
Trustee Fehr introduced the next speaker: St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas.
Ernie Trakas introduced himself as the District 6 Councilman for the St. Louis County Council. He said he is
speaking tonight with concern over the incinerator project, and he was glad the Board decided to put a hold on the vote for the project pending further review. He said he had issued a press release earlier in the day about his thoughts on the project. Councilman Trakas indicated there could be other less expensive options and MSD could potentially receive Federal funding that could reduce the public’s burden through rate increases or bonding. He said
he will continue to monitor the situation because of his concerns about the project.
Trustee Fehr introduced the next speaker: Makal Ali representing African American Business and Contractor
Association (AABCA).
Makal Ali addressed the Board with concerns from AABCA about a subcontractor, Simms Building Group, who he says doesn’t have the proper NAISC codes for steel work. Mr. Ali stated he feels MSD as an institution is morally corrupt and it doesn’t care about the people. He said he has been coming to the meetings for 37 years and nothing
has changed. He said he is concerned about economic equality for the black people who are paying higher rates and taxes.
Trustee Fehr introduced the last speaker: Scott Plocher, from Kokosing/Plocher, LLC.
Scott Plocher said he will hold his comments because the incinerator project was delayed, and he will address the
board at a future meeting.
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 Agenda Item Numbers 10 through 33.
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CONSENT AGENDA Adoption of Ordinance No. 16084 - Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711)
A supplemental appropriation of Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary storage tunnel in Jefferson Barracks Tunnel (Lemay WWTP to Martigney PS) (11711) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 20489 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary storage tunnel. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16085 - DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase Ill and Phase IV (12472)
A supplemental appropriation of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement
Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in DC-02 & DC-03 Sanitary Relief (Brentwood Blvd to Conway Rd) Phase III and Phase IV (12472) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 21786 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16086 - Lower Meramec WWTF Expansion Phase II (12255)
A supplemental appropriation of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 22150 with Plocher Construction Company, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16087 - 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. 2 to
Contract No. 21842 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for construction management services.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16088 - Harlem Cityshed Mitigation Basins (Ashland and Essex) (13231)
A supplemental appropriation of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for detention basin construction in Harlem Cityshed Mitigation Basins (Ashland and Essex) (13231) 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. 22196 with Keeley Construction Group, Inc. for detention basin construction. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16089 - Baden Cityshed Mitigation Basins (Calvary, Frederick, Partridge, and Tille) - Separation Sewers (12847)
A supplemental appropriation of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined and storm sewer construction in Baden Cityshed Mitigation Basins (Calvary, Frederick, Partridge, and Tille) – Separation Sewers (12847) 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. 22134 with Unnerstall Contracting Company, LLC for combined and storm sewer construction. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16092 - Bissell - Coldwater - Missouri - Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract F (13124)
An appropriation of Two Million Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars ($2,360,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Bissell – Coldwater – Missouri – Meramec Public I/I Reduction (2023) Contract F (13124) in the City of Florissant and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22239 with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 16093 - Greenbriar #2 Pump Station (P-448) Elimination (12291)
An appropriation of Three Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($390,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Greenbriar #2 Pump Station (P-448) Elimination (12291) in the City of Des Peres 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. 22225 with Gershenson Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16094 - Pump Station Manlift Replacement (13566) An appropriation of Four Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4,750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Pump Station Manlift Replacement (13566) in the
City of St. Louis and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22245 with Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. for pump station improvements. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16095 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2023) Contract B (13019) An appropriation of Three Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,400,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2023) Contract B (13019) in the City of St. Louis, Municipalities of 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. 22241 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16096 - Dearborn Dr Storm Sewer (11205)
An appropriation of Two Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($205,000.00) from the Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Dearborn Dr Storm Sewer (11205) in the City Warson Woods, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22253 with Gershenson Construction Co., Inc. for storm sewer construction. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16097 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation)(2023) (13128) An appropriation of Four Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,400,000.00) from the District Stormwater Fund to be used for storm sewer rehabilitation in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2023) (13128) in
Municipalities of 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. 22243 with SAK Construction, LLC for storm sewer rehabilitation. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16101 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Ladue 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 Ladue, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Ladue Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16102 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Glendale 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 Glendale, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Glendale Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16103 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Rock Hill Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 16104 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Creve Coeur Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16105 - Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Creve Coeur 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 Creve Coeur, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Deer Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Creve Coeur Agreement) (13487) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16106 - Sugar Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Sugar Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Kirkwood Agreement) (13490) in St. Louis
County, Missouri.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16107 - Gravois Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Oakland Agreement) (13678)
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 Oakland, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Gravois Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Oakland Agreement) (13678) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16108 - Authorization to Enter into a Retainer Agreement Authorizing the Executive Director on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a Retainer Agreement with AquaLaw PLC, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP to represent
MSD, at no cost to MSD, in litigation against manufacturers of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) chemicals.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16109 - Classification Plan
Repealing Ordinance No.15745, as adopted on September 9, 2021, and enacting a new Ordinance prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to include the recommendations from the 2023 Compensation Study for C and Unclassified positions only and changes associated with equity and business needs, all changes have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16110 - Compensation Plan – U Schedule
Repealing Ordinance No. 15872, as adopted March 10, 2022, and enacting a new ordinance addressing clerical errors in the Compensation Plan. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Wilson for Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 16084 through 16089; 16092 through 16097; and 16101 through 16110 Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORDINANCES
• None RESOLUTIONS
• None NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCES
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16111 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Froebel Literacy Academy Green Schoolyard (13506)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with St. Louis Public School District, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Froebel Literacy Academy Green Schoolyard (13506) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 16111 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16112 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Alumnus Gardens (13849)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Alumnus Gardens, LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Alumnus Gardens (13849) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Wahby that Ordinance No. 16112 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16113 - Roxburgh Dr Sanitary Relief (13662) An appropriation of Four Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($470,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Roxburgh Dr Sanitary Relief (13662) in the City of Clayton, Missouri;
and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22258 with Pace Construction Company, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Wahby that Ordinance No. 16113 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16114 - Bissell Point WWTF Fine Screen, Concrete and Gate Improvements (12548) An appropriation of Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for wastewater treatment plant construction in Bissell Point WWTF Fine Screen, Concrete and Gate Improvements
(12548) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22260 with Tarlton Corporation for wastewater treatment plant construction. Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16114 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16115 - Black Creek - Haddington Court Relief Sewers (11847) An appropriation of Thirteen Million Dollars ($13,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Black Creek – Haddington Court Relief Sewers (11847) in the Cities of Clayton, Ladue, and University City, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22256 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Wilson that Ordinance No. 16115 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16116 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2023) Contract C (13720) An appropriation of Two Million Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,250,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for combined sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2023) Contract C (13720) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22261 with SAK Construction, LLC for combined sewer rehabilitation. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16116 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16117 - Saylesville Sanitary Relief (Saylesville Dr to S Greentrails Dr) (12200)
An appropriation of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund and Three Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,800,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Saylesville Sanitary Relief (Saylesville Dr to S Greentrails Dr) (12200) in the City of Chesterfield, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 22263 with Unnerstall Contracting Company, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 16117 be introduced.
Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16118 - Price to Pioneer Sanitary Relief (12368)
A supplemental appropriation of Two Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,200,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 22161 with Bates Utility Company, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Wahby that Ordinance No. 16118 be introduced.
Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16119 - MC-02 Watson to Edgar Rd Sanitary Relief (SKME-580A) (10024)
A supplemental appropriation of Five Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,800,000.00) 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 appropriate additional funds to Contract No. 22164 with Fred M. Luth & Sons, Inc for sanitary
sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 16119 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16120 - General Services Agreement – Construction Management (2022) (12387) A supplemental appropriation of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for general construction management services in General Services Agreement – Construction Management (2022) (12387) in Various Locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 22086 with KAI 360
Construction Services, LLC for the aforesaid general construction management services.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16120 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 16121 - River Des Peres Channel Rehabilitation (13577) An appropriation of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Districtwide Stormwater Fund to be used for design in River Des Peres Channel Rehabilitation (13577) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 51000 with Reitz & Jens Inc. for design.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 16121 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
The Secretary Treasurer asked if there was an objection to the Suspension of Rule, Hearing None
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 16121 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16122 - Gaslight Square Sewer Improvements Phase II (13516)
A supplemental appropriation of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for design services in Gaslight Square Sewer Improvements Phase II (13516) 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 and to amend Contract No. 21998 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for design services. Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16122 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain
Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16123 - Edmundson Sanitary Relief (Edmund Ave to Bataan Dr) (12159)
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 Edmundson Sanitary Relief (Edmund Ave to Bataan Dr) (12159) in Cities of Woodson Terrace and Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for
the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements..
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Ordinance No. 16123 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16124 - Woodson Sanitary Relief (Flora Ave to Lackland Rd) (12300) 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 Woodson Sanitary Relief (Flora Ave to Lackland Rd) (12300) in City of Overland, 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. Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16124 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
The following 18 Insurance Coverage Ordinances were read separately but voted on together Introduction of Ordinance No. 16125 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16126 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16127 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16128 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Introduction of Ordinance No. 16129 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16130 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (First Layer)
Awarding a contract to Princeton Insurance Company (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (First Layer) coverage from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16131 - 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, 2023 to July, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16132 - Excess (Umbrella) Liability Program (Third Layer)
awarding a contract to Homesite Insurance Company of Florida (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance (Third Layer) coverage from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Introduction of Ordinance No. 16133 - Cyber Liability Insurance Program Awarding a contract to Travelers (Charles L. Crane Agency, agent) for the District’s Cyber Liability Insurance Program coverage from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16134 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Introduction of Ordinance No. 16135 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16136 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16137 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16138 - 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 (Second Layer) from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Introduction of Ordinance No. 16139 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16140 - Underground Storage Tank Insurance
Awarding a contract to Missouri Underground Storage Tank Fund for the District’s Underground Storage Tank Insurance coverage from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Introduction of Ordinance No. 16141 - 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, 2023 to June 30, 2024 for the building and contents at certain specified District locations.
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16142 - 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, 2023 to July 1, 2024. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance Nos. 16125 through 16142 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16143 - FY 2024 Budget Appropriations
Repealing and superseding Ordinance No. 15905, adopted June 9, 2022, 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 Stormwater Operations, Maintenance and Construction Improvement Funds, the Emergency Funds, the Debt Service Funds, and the Wastewater Revenue Bond Service Funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, amounting in the aggregate to Three Hundred Eighty-nine Million Five Hundred Eighty-nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-seven Dollars
($389,589,247) 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 state the District’s objectives for the succeeding five years and include 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 11, 2023
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16143 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16144 - FY 2023 Tax Levy for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and its
various Sub Districts
Repealing Ordinance No. 15990, adopted September 28, 2022, 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 2023 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 - MSD 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
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16144 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
RESOLUTIONS
Adoption of Resolution No. 3831 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Karen B. Barton for her 25 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from December 6, 1997, to her retirement effective May 1, 2023.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Fehr that Resolution No.3831 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3832 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Robert Kavanaugh for his 37 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from February 10, 1986, to his retirement effective May 1, 2023.
Motion was made by Trustee Wahby, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Resolution No.3832 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3833 - Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Donna Morris for her 23 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from February 7, 2000, to her retirement effective May 1, 2023.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Watson that Resolution No.3833 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
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Adoption of Resolution No. 3834 – Surplus Property Located at or near 2751 Queen St., St. Louis, MO 63143
The Executive Director of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (District) has recommended to the Board of Trustees that a section of District real property, located adjacent to 2751 Queen St., St. Louis, MO 63143, is no longer necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be declared as surplus property. Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Resolution No.3834 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Adoption of Resolution No. 3835 - Surplus Property Located at or near 3532 Marshall Ave, St John, MO 63114 The Executive Director of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (District) has recommended to the Board of Trustees that a section of District real property, located at or near 3532 Marshall Ave, St. John, MO 63114, is no
longer necessary or useful in the District’s operations and therefore, should be declared as surplus property.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson that Resolution No.3835 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE Adoption of Resolution No. 3836 - District Rate Model Support & Feasibility Study Exercise option year one (1) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15908, adopted June 9, 2022, which authorized 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. would provide rate design software, training and support services; rate proposal preparation and expert testimony
for anticipated future rate commission proceedings; preparation of financial feasibility studies as needed for the issuance of District bonds and assist with public communications regarding future stormwater initiatives.
Motion was made by Trustee Fehr, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Resolution No.3836 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3837 – Group Medical Plan Benefits Renewal
Exercise option year two (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 14834, adopted December 14, 2017, which authorized the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Cigna Healthcare, whereby Cigna Healthcare, would provide medical
coverage Districtwide.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson that Resolution No.3837 be adopted. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstain Poll Taken: A. Fehr AYE, R. Wilson AYE, G. Nicozisin AYE, B. Watson AYE, B. Wahby AYE ITEMS PROPOSED FOR INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
• None
ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD:
• None
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Fehr asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 P.M. Motion was made by Trustee Wahby and seconded by Trustee Nicozisin.
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Secretary-Treasurer