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JOURNAL OF THE 1683rd MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT
April 11, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MSD STAFF
Greg Nicozisin, Chair Bret Berthold, Director of Operations
Richard Wilson, Vice-Chair Brian Hoelscher, Executive Director/CEO
Brian Watson Tim Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
Michael Evans Todd Aschbacher, General Counsel
Elizabeth Kistner Rich Unverferth, Director of Engineering
Brian Wahby - virtual Marion Gee, Director of Finance
Tracey Coleman, Director of Human Resources
Ginny Kienstra, Director of Information Technology.
Bess McCoy, Public Affairs Manager
Marcus Stewart, IT Service Delivery Manager
Josh Beeks, Asst. Secretary-Treasurer
Todd Loretta, Audit Administrator
Wendi Comello, Executive Assistant / Scribe
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Tom Sullivan
Chairman Nicozisin called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 p.m. Roll call was taken, Trustees Nicozisin,
Wilson, Watson, Evans, Kistner were present, and Wahby was present virtually.
Trustee Nicozisin asked for the approval of the preceding meeting journal: March 11, 2024, (1682nd) Board Meeting.
Motion was made by Trustee Evans and seconded by Trustee Watson; all Trustees present approved the motion.
Comments by Board Chair: None
Report of The Board Committees:
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Audit Committee met on April 2 at 7:30 am. The meeting was attended by Trustees Watson, Kistner, Nicozisin, Wilson, and Wahby, with Trustee Evans attending online. Chairperson Watson called roll and had no introductory
comments. The minutes of the March 5 Audit Committee meeting were approved.
Next, personnel from the CPA firm CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP presented the required planning communications for the auditing engagement services to be performed for fiscal 2024, which include the engagement package for the District’s entity-wide financial statements as well as the financial statements for the District’s three retirement benefit
plans. The presentation included information regarding the engagement team, the new GASBs impacting the District, the overall engagement plan, as well as the engagement scope and the related deliverables.
Next, Staff presented a resolution for internal audit services. The resolution authorizes the District to exercise contract option year two with Armanino LLP. The initial contract provided for an initial term of one year with four additional one-year renewal terms at the option of the District. The resolution to exercise contract option year two is resolution number 3893, item 41, on tonight’s agenda.
Questions were addressed as they were received from the Committee.
The next Audit Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:44 am.
This concludes the Audit Committee Report.
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
The Program Management Committee met on April 2, 2024 at 7:45 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees
Nicozisin, Wahby, Kistner, Watson and Wilson; with Evans online.
Chairperson Nicozisin called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 5, 2024 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 Numbers 16347 -16349 - Staff reviewed the details and bid information for three (3) construction projects bid over the past month. These ordinances will authorize contracts and appropriate the necessary funds for the projects.
Ordinance Numbers 16350 and 16351 – Staff requested authorization to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the city of Crestwood and the city of Oakland within the Gravois Creek OMCI. The agreements will allow MSD
to reimburse the municipalities for stormwater work as part of the District’s OMCI Reimbursement Program.
Ordinance Numbers 16352 through 16353 – Staff requested authorization from the Board to proceed to easement condemnation on two sanitary relief projects. District staff has been unable to obtain all the necessary property rights to construct the projects. To keep the projects on schedule staff is requesting this authorization. District staff will make every effort to obtain easement rights for the projects prior to condemnation.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2024. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
This concludes the Program Management Board Comments Report.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met on April 2, 2024, at 8:01 a.m. The meeting was attended by Trustees Wilson, Watson, Wahby, Nicozisin, Kistner with Trustee Evans online.
Chairperson Evans called roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 5, 2024, Finance Committee meeting were approved.
The first item on the agenda was the FY25 Budget Presentation. Executive Director Bret Berthold, Director of Finance Marion Gee, and Director of Engineering Rich Unverferth presented the District’s FY25 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 13th Board of Trustees meeting.
Next, Secretary- Treasurer Tim Snoke gave an update on the Tender Offer relating to the purchase of MSD bonds
from bondholders. He stated that the present value savings from the deal is expected to be approximately $2.5 million and that he would update the Committee next month after the transaction is completed.
Tim then reviewed the District’s Operating Fund Portfolio as of March 29, 2024. He indicated that the portfolio is in compliance with the District’s Investment Policy.
The next Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 a.m.
This concludes the Finance Committee Board Comments Report.
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STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
The Stakeholder Relations Committee met on April 2, 2024 @ 8:48a.m. The meeting was attended by Chairperson
Wilson and Trustees Kistner, Nicozisin, Wahby and Watson; participating on-line was Trustee Evans.
Chairperson Wilson called Roll and had no further comments.
The minutes of the March 5, 2024 Stakeholder Relations Committee Meeting were voted on and approved.
The first Agenda item was a discussion by Shonnah Paredes regarding an Ordinance for a Workforce Development for Sewer Construction Grant. This Ordinance will authorize staff to enter into a contract to provide assistance for low income, unemployed and underemployed individuals within MSD’s service area to obtain training and
development for sewer construction occupations and continue workforce development initiatives under MSD’s Community Benefits Agreement.
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The next Agenda item was a presentation prepared by Ginny Kienstra and Jason Stockmann regarding MSD's Information Security Update. Ginny began the presentation with an update on Water Sector Emerging Threats and Mitigation, Operational Technology Threats, and Generative AI Governance. Ginny illustrated the steps and actions MSD's Information Technology Team are taking to address these threats and emerging technologies to prevent vulnerabilities in MSD's information and operating systems. Jason then provided an overview of MSD's Security Rating and Cybersecurity Improvements. MSD continues to maintain an Advanced security rating of 760 as
determined by Bitsight, a cybersecurity rating company. The IT Department also continues to improve in the 5 areas of Cybersecurity Framework, which are Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. Ginny and Jason advised the Trustees that they will continue to keep them informed on emerging technologies, particularly as it involves Generative AI. There is no Board Action required at this time.
At approximately 9:17a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a vote to move the meeting into Closed Session to discuss Personnel Actions under Section 610.021(3), RSMo. 1988 SUPP.
At approximately 10:04a.m., Chairperson Wilson requested a vote to return the meeting to Open Session.
The meeting was Adjourned at 10:05a.m.; next tentative meeting date is April 30, 2024.
This concludes the Program Management Board Comments Report.
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Report of the Executive Director: Chairperson Nicozisin asked if there was a report of the Executive Director and Bret Berthold said he did not have a statement.
Comments by the Public: Chairperson Nicozisin announced that there was one member of the public requesting to address the Board, Tom Sullivan:
Mr. Sullivan has some complaints about some of the agenda items of tonight’s agenda. He said agenda item 12 was a vague no-bid contract for Black and Veatch that wasn’t clear about what services were needed. Agenda item 13 was another $3 million for Black and Veatch for the Lower Meramec Deer Creek Tunnel Project that also isn’t clear why it is needed. Mr. Sullivan said agenda item 15 is a supplemental appropriation to SAK Construction
for Lower Meramec River system improvements; he said SAK was given the Deer Creek Tunnel project in 2017 due to influence by Steve Stenger. He said that the project’s mandated lowest bidder wasn’t selected, instead MSD gave SAK the $2.5 million and the sub-contractors for the project gave Steve Stenger’s campaign $150,000. Mr. Sullivan said agenda item 22 for sewer video inspections for Ace Pipe Cleaning does not conform to Missouri Sunshine Law as it does not say who the contract is with. Lastly, Mr. Sullivan said item number 31 is another contract with SAK for $3.75 million and said that SAK did very well for themselves on today’s agenda.
Submission of Public Hearing Report: None
Communications: None
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 29.
CONSENT AGENDA
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16323 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Jennings Single Family Development (14069)
Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with LMAC Holdings LLC, for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Jennings Single Family Development (14069) in the City of Jennings, Missouri.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 16324 - CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Urban League Parking Lot (14066) Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., for cost sharing for green infrastructure construction in CSO Volume Reduction Green Infrastructure – Urban League Parking Lot (14066) in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16325 - Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (Design) (12565)
A supplemental appropriation of Fifteen Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($15,600,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for engineering during construction phase services in Bissell & Lemay WWTF Fluidized Bed Incinerators (Design) (12565) 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 Amendment No. 10 to Contract No. 21783 with Black & Veatch Corporation for engineering during construction phase services.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16326 - Construction Management Services – Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) A supplemental appropriation of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction Management Services—Lower Meramec and Deer Creek Tunnels (11826) at various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20099 with Black & Veatch Corporation for construction management services.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16327 - Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump Station Facilities (11151)
A supplemental appropriation of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for construction management services in Construction Management Services – Tank/Treatment/Pump Station Facilities (11151) at various locations within the District; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to amend Contract No. 20100 with KAI 360 Construction Services, LLC for construction management services.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16328 - Lower Meramec River System Improvements – Baumgartner to Fenton
WWTF Tunnel (11746) A supplemental appropriation of Sixty-Two Million Dollars ($62,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Lower Meramec River System Improvements—Baumgartner to Fenton WWTF Tunnel (11746) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, the Cities of Sunset Hills and Fenton, 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. 21914 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16329 - Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2024) (12990) A supplemental appropriation of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund and Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) from the General Fund to be used for repair and replacement of manholes, sewers and other infrastructure in Infrastructure Repairs (Wastewater) (2024) (12990) in various locations throughout the District. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16330 - Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130)
An appropriation of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Conway Road Sanitary Relief (Conway Ln to Dwyer Ave) (12130) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53090 with Unnerstall Contracting Co, LLC for sanitary sewer construction.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16331 - Daniel Road Storm Sewer Relief (12703) An appropriation of Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00) from the Operations, Maintenance,
Construction and Improvement Fund of Deer Creek to be used for storm sewer construction in Daniel Road Storm Sewer Relief (12703) in the City of Ladue, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53091 with Wehmeyer Farms, Inc. for storm sewer construction. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16332 - Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) (13129)
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An appropriation of Two Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,100,000.00) from the District Stormwater Fund to be used for sewer rehabilitation in Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) (13129) 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. 53089 with SAK Construction, LLC for sewer rehabilitation. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16333 - Lower Middle River Des Peres ORS SCADA PLC and Network Upgrades (13832)
An appropriation of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for pump station improvements in Lower Middle River Des Peres ORS SCADA PLC Network Upgrades (13832) 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. 53055 with Corrigan Company for pump station improvements. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16334 - Grantwood Storm Sewer Improvements (13911)
An appropriation of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) from the Operations, Maintenance, Construction and Improvement Fund of Gravois Creek to be used for cost share for municipal stormwater expenditures in Grantwood Storm Sewer Improvements (13911) within the Town of Grantwood Village, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into an agreement with the Town of Grantwood Village for cost share for municipal stormwater expenditures.. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16335 - CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2023) (12804) A supplemental appropriation of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000.00) from the General
Fund to be used for CCTV inspection and physical inspection of sewers and sewer cleaning in CCTV Inspection and Physical Inspection of Sewers (2023) (12804) throughout the Metropolitan Sewer District service area.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16336 - Cedarhurst Drive Creek Bank Stabilization (11259) Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Cedarhurst Drive Creek Bank Stabilization (11259) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements and temporary construction easements.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 16337 - Dellwood Creek Bank Stabilization- West Florissant Ave. to Hudson Rd. (11255) Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Dellwood Creek Bank Stabilization - West Florissant Ave. to Hudson Rd. (11255) in Ferguson, 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 Ordinance No. 16338 - Dellwood Creek Streambank Stabilization (MCDW-15) (11060) Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary easements in certain real property and the
fee simple acquisition of one real property within The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the purpose of construction of sewers and related appurtenances in the project known as Dellwood Creek Streambank Stabilization (MCDW-15) (11060) in Unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri to serve the needs of residents of the area, and authorizing staff to proceed with further condemnation efforts related to the project, including but not limited to the purchase and/or the filing of all necessary court pleadings or documents to commence and prosecute formal legal proceedings for the acquisition of said easements, temporary construction easements, and fee simple rights by purchase or by the institution of condemnation proceedings.
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Adoption of Ordinance No. 16339 - Ferguson Branch Streambank Stabilization – Church to Darst (11291)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Ferguson Branch Streambank Stabilization - Church to Darst (11291) in Ferguson, 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 Ordinance No. 16340 - Maline Creek Bank Stabilization (St. Louis Place to Florissant Road) (11292)
Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Maline Creek Bank Stabilization (St. Louis Place to Florissant Road) (11292) in Ferguson, 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 Ordinance No. 16341 - Midland Optical Lease Authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to lease certain real property of the District in the City of St. Louis, Missouri known and numbered as 1833 Knox Industrial Ave. to MOC Acquisition Corporation d/b/a Midland Optical, for use as an employee and visitor parking
lot, and to execute a Lease Agreement upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set out. Adoption of Ordinance No. 16342 - Classification Plan
Repealing Ordinance No. 16182, as adopted on August 10, 2023, and enacting a new Ordinance prescribing changes to the Classification Plan to update classifications to reflect the introduction of new job titles and eliminating and retitling existing job titles., all changes have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin for adoption of Ordinance Nos. 16323 through 16342 Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCES
• None RESOLUTIONS
• None NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCES Introduction of Ordinance No. 16347 - Clark Ave Sanitary Relief (Laclede Sta Rd to Yeatman Ave) (12122) An appropriation of One Million Seven Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,785,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Clark Ave Sanitary Relief (Laclede Sta Rd to Yeatman Ave) (12122) in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53092 with Keeley Construction Group, Inc. for sanitary sewer construction.
Motion was made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Ordinance No. 16347 be introduced. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16348 - Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) Contract B (13021)
An appropriation of Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer rehabilitation in Infrastructure Repairs (Rehabilitation) (2024) Contract B (13021) 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. 53085 with SAK Construction, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Watson that Ordinance No. 16348 be introduced. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16349 - Normandie Sanitary Relief (Page Ave to Saint Charles Rock Road) (12360) An appropriation of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000.00) from the Sanitary Replacement Fund to be used for sanitary sewer construction in Normandie Sanitary Relief (Page Ave to Saint Charles Rock Road) (12360) in the Cities of
Pagedale, Bel-Nor, and the Village of Hanley Hills, Missouri; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into Contract No. 53098 with J. H. Berra Construction Co., Inc. for sanitary sewer construction. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 16349 be introduced. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16350 - Gravois Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Crestwood 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 Crestwood, for cost sharing for municipal stormwater expenditures in Gravois Creek OMCI Reimbursements Program (City of Crestwood Agreement) (13678) in St. Louis County, Missouri. Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Kistner that Ordinance No. 16350 be introduced. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16351 - 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. Motion was made by Trustee Kistner, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 16351 be introduced.
Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
Introduction of Ordinance No. 16352 - Mulberry Creek Sanitary Relief (Harwich Dr. to S. Lindbergh Blvd) (12355) Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Mulberry Creek Sanitary Relief (Harwich Dr. to S. Lindbergh Blvd) (12355) in the Cities of Crestwood and Sunset Hills, 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 Watson that Ordinance No. 16352 be introduced. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained
Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
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Introduction of Ordinance No. 16353 - Upper Mattese Trunk Sanitary Relief (Theiss Rd to Liberty Trail Rd) (12249) Declaring the necessity for the acquisition of easements and temporary construction 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 Upper Mattese Trunk Sanitary Relief (Theiss Rd to Liberty Trail Rd) (12249) in the City of 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 Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans that Ordinance No. 16353 be introduced. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE Introduction of Ordinance No. 16354 - Workforce Development Grant An appropriation of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) from the General Fund to be used to provide
construction workforce training and development to those who are disadvantaged in sewer construction occupations; and authorizing the Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with MO AFL-CIO for a grant used for sewer construction workforce training and development.
Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Kistner that Ordinance No. 16354 be introduced. Motion passed: 5 Ayes - 0 Nays - 1 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-Abstain, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
RESOLUTIONS
Adoption of Resolution No. 3890 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ and staff’s appreciation to Amy Fehr for her service to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District’s Board of Trustees. Trustee Amy Fehr served on the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 6, 2019, to March 15, 2024, having held the position of Chair of the Board of Trustees. Her strong leadership, knowledge and expertise imparted direction and stability to the District. Trustee Fehr’s contribution serving as both
chair and member of the Finance and 2024 Ad Hoc Board Committees and as a member of the Finance, Stakeholders and Audit Committees assured a continued diligent focus on the District’s operations and fiscal matters Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Resolution No.3890 be adopted. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE
Adoption of Resolution No. 3891 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Mark M. Nugent for his 18 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from September 26, 2005, to his retirement
effective April 1, 2024. Motion was made by Trustee Evans, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Resolution No.3891 be adopted. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE Adoption of Resolution No. 3892 – Expressing the Board of Trustees’ appreciation to Joseph D. Rachid for his 32 years of exemplary service to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from October 1, 1991, to his retirement effective April 1, 2024.
Motion was made by Trustee Nicozisin, seconded by Trustee Evans that Resolution No.3892 be adopted. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE Adoption of Resolution No. 3893 – Internal Audit Services (2024 - 2025) - Armanino LLP The adoption of Resolution No. 3891 will exercise option year (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15928, adopted June 9, 2022, which authorized the Executive Director and the Secretary-Treasury on behalf of The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to enter into a contract with Armanino LLP, whereby Armanino LLP will provide internal audit services District wide. Motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Evans that Resolution No.3893 be adopted. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-AYE, B. Wahby-AYE Adoption of Resolution No. 3894 – General Services Agreement – Easement Acquisition Services – O.R. Colan
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The adoption of Resolution No. 3891 will exercise option year (2) of the contract previously authorized by Ordinance No. 15892, adopted May 12, 2022, which authorized 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., whereby O.R. Colan Associates, Inc. will provide General Services Agreement - Easement Acquisition Services (10842) throughout various locations within the District. Motion was made by Trustee Kistner, seconded by Trustee Nicozisin that Resolution No.3894 be adopted. Motion passed: 6 Ayes - 0 Nays - 0 Abstained
Poll Taken: G. Nicozisin AYE, R. Wilson AYE, B. Watson AYE, M. Evans-AYE, E. Kistner-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
Chairman Nicozisin asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m. Motion was made by Trustee Watson and seconded by Trustee Evans.
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