Environmental Sustainability Board 09/19/2024 03:30 PM City Operations Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. A.(Agenda breakdown attached)

3.PUBLIC COMMENT

1. A.Public Comment - 10 minutes

4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.Approval of August 2024 ESB meeting minutes

5.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Brooklyn Community Garden update: Jane Grossman - 10 minutes

6.OLD BUSINESS

1. A.Sustainability Demonstration Station update, Virginia Tegel, Chair - 5 minutes

2. B.Water drinking fountain at Ecusta Market & Cafe and Sustainability Demonstration Station: Virginia Tegel, Chair - 5 minutes

   Model being considered:

   https://www.webstaurantstore.com/elkay-emasm-ezh20-stainless-steel-surface-mount-non-filtered-mechanically-operated-bottle-filling-station/438EMASM.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEpORNrwQTaYY-65eEJ3fZcS9xIe4xqZFj6QHo9tUbZSxPCiyqvL4RRoC1AMQAvD_BwE

3. C.Hendo Earth Fest: Frank Stewart and June Shelp, Vice-Chair and Member - 10 minutes

4. D.Symbolic Monarch Migration: Jill Carter, Member - 5 minutes

5. E.Community Wildlife Habitat Certification: Jill Carter, Chair - 5 minutes

6. F.Green Business Partnership: Jane Edgar, Member - 15 minutes

7. G.Tree Board collaboration: Virginia Tegel, Chair - 5 minutes

8. H.Native Plant Sale: Virginia Tegel, Chair - 5 minutes

9. I.Vote on amending bylaws to include student board member: Virginia Tegel, Member (3 minutes)

10. J.Safe Routes to School program: June Shelp, Member (5 minutes)

    https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/integrated-mobility/safety/Pages/safe-routes-school.aspx

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7.SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER UPDATE

1. A.Caitlyn Gendusa: Staff liaison, 5 minutes

   ESB retreat (planning for FY26 budget, confirm priorities/subcommittees and how they relate to Sustainability Strategic Plan & Comp. Plan

   Current/upcoming work & projects: waste reduction grant, sustainable fleet transition policy, elective pay reimbursement, Sustainability Strategic Plan Annual Report

8.CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

1. A.Lyndsey Simpson, Mayor Pro Temp. - 5 minutes

9.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.