Water Sewer Advisory Council

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE WATER SEWER ADVISORY COUNCIL Operations Center - Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville NC 28792 Monday, April 24, 2023 – 6:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes – Jerry Smith, Chairman 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Stantec Presentation on 2023 W&S Rate Study – Adam Murr, Budget Manager B. New Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG), Management Policy -Lee Smith, Utilities Director, Kasey Lyons, Environmental Compliance Technician The purpose of this new Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Management Policy is to ensure no food service establishment (FSE) is discharging FOG into the Citys sanitary sewer system. The specific requirements that FSEs must follow are detailed in this policy, including the frequency for cleaning of grease removal devices. The new proposed maintenance requirements outline specific steps FSEs must take to properly clean and maintain their grease removal device. This policy also covers the requirement that FSEs document the cleanings and retain the records for review during inspections. Inspections will be annual, or more often if needed. The Best Management Practices (BMPs) section provides detailed instructions for employees working in a kitchen on ways to avoid FOG from going down the drain. This section also provides more details of the construction and plumbing requirements related to grease removal devices. This includes a more specific requirement to have automatic dishwashers bypass any grease removal devices, as this has been leading to more frequent sanitary sewer overflows. Additionally, this section establishes requirements for mobile food units, which have previously gone unaddressed. The requirements for new FOG sources outlines the information the city needs from any new FSE as related to their grease removal device including information the FSE needs to ensure their grease removal device meets the City’s requirements. This section also removes the ability of any FSE to be “grandfathered in” and ensures all FSE compliance. C. Tap Water Branding – Adam Steurer, Utilities Engineer 6. OTHER BUSINESS WATER SEWER ADVISORY COUNCIL – April 24, 2023 Page | 1 7. ADJOURNMENT The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at 697-3005. WATER SEWER ADVISORY COUNCIL – April 24, 2023 Page | 2