Michael Pratt

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the report of officers and engineering updates. Key agenda items included the award of a contract for the Western Transmission Main Phase 2C, the release of escrows for sewer extensions, and approval of a vehicle sublease agreement with Woodard & Curran, Inc. The Board also reviewed and accepted updated District Financial Policies and Procedures, authorized an insurance renewal, and supported a resolution for the Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the acceptance of a Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Repair and Replacement Grant from the DHSS, and discussed legal and real estate matters in a closed executive session.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda covered several key areas. Officer reports included an update on a sweepstakes promotion encouraging customers to enroll in AutoPay or paperless billing. The consent agenda involved approval of district bills, the treasurer's report, and contracts, including an agreement with Ranson Financial Corp. as the Municipal Advisor and the approval of first quarter 2026 dedicated assets (easements, water, and wastewater systems) for inclusion in asset records. New business addressed potential contract change orders for the 2026 CIPP Sewer Lining Project (26-018) for Lake Lines and the Lake St Louis Sewer Main Inspections Project (25-081) for additional cleaning and support. A closed executive session was scheduled to discuss matters involving legal actions, confidential communications, and real estate transactions.

The meeting agenda included the adoption of the agenda, reports from officers including the President and Executive Director, and operational reports covering the Lake Sewer Main Inspection Presentation, Project Updates, Easement Acquisition Update, Electronic Mapping & Hydraulic Modeling Progress, and Developer Project Updates. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of previous meeting minutes (which are excluded from this summary), approval of contracts, which included the award of a contract for Water Tank Maintenance for Wright City Industrial Tank to USG, a contract award to CDG for the Daniel Boone Booster Pump Station Valve Replacement Project design, an escrow reduction for Wilmer Crossing Phase I Water Main Extension, and approval of third quarter system dedications. New Business and Board Member Announcements were also scheduled.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included reports from officers, such as an update from the President regarding the Peruque Creek Watershed Alliance and a report from the Executive Director concerning the City of St. Louis 2026 water rate. The consent agenda involved several key contract awards and amendments. Contract awards included the 2026 Sewer Pipe Lining Project, the SCADA Communication and Control Construction Year 6 Project, and the SCADA Communication and Control WTP System Upgrade Study and Design. Amendments/Change Orders included Amendment 2 for engineering services with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc., and approval of a final change order for the Wright City WWTP Joint Venture with Alberici, resulting in a significant contract price reduction. New business focused on an Audit Update and considering a resolution authorizing an Eleventh Amendment to a Project Lease Agreement to refund outstanding Certificates. Financial documents presented included the Treasurer's Report and statements of net position as of December 31, 2025.

The meeting agenda included the adoption of the meeting agenda, reports from officers (President, Executive Director, Operations, and Engineering), and the presentation of the Water Model under the Engineering Report. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of contracts, specifically the award of contract for the 2026 Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Program and an extension for Lead Service Line Investigations. New Business involved Capital Budget Adjustments to close out 2025. The board also conducted a Closed Executive Session.