Blacksburg Town Council Work Session - September 6, 2022

The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:21 p.m. The primary discussion focused on updates to sanitary sewer standards to comply with new BVPISA regulations. Council also received updates on law enforcement incidents and rezoning projects.

Discussion Items

• Sanitary Sewer Standards: Director of Engineering Randy Formica presented an overview of recent changes to Pretreatment Rules and Regulation. The Town Code requires updates to comply with the Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute Sanitation Authority (BVPISA) regulations. The new regulations include a list of prohibited pollutants, a list of allowable pollutants with maximum levels for industrial discharges, and provisions for non-compliance.

Council/Staff Exchange

• Council members discussed law enforcement matters, updates on rezoning projects, and accessory apartments. Chief Todd Brewster provided updates on two recent police-involved incidents and the status of the officers. Council also questioned staff member McClung about recent rezoning projects and accessory apartments throughout town.

Key Outcomes

• No formal votes were taken. The work session served as an informational update. Next steps likely include drafting code amendments to align with BVPISA regulations.

(Meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m.)