Environmental Sustainability Board 09/21/2023 03:30 PM City Hall Chambers | 160 6th Ave E. | Hendersonville NC 28792

1.CALL TO ORDER

1. A.Call To Order; Kelly Pahle, Chairperson

2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. A.Approval of agenda

3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.Meeting Minutes; Environmental Sustainability Board meeting August 17, 2023

4.PUBLIC COMMENT

5.PRESENTERS

1. A.Crystal Cauley, Bird Sanctuary at Brooklyn Creek and Wildlife Habitat Certification - 10 minutes

6.STAFF LIAISON UPDATE

1. A.Litter Sweep Weeks - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager

2. B.Brooklyn Creek Community Garden - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager

3. C.Building efficiency projects (energy audit and policy) - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager

7.CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

1. A.Mayor Pro-tem, Lyndsey Simpson

   -  Plastic bag and styrofoam regulation discussion with MountainTrue and request for E.S.B. member to keep up to speed on progress/next-steps

   -  Neighbors for More Neighbors Case for Support

8.BOARD MEMBER UPDATES

1. A.Mayor's Monarch Pledge: Marcia Shaffer, board member

2. B.Waste Reduction: Virginia Tegel, board member

9.SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES

1. A.Hendo Earth Fest - Ann Twiggs and Frank Stewart, chair members

10.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Sustainability Strategic Plan energy section review, Caitlyn Gendusa - staff liaison

11.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.