Tree Board 11/24/2025 04:00 PM City Operations Center 305 Williams Street Hendersonville, NC 28791 - Second Floor Meeting Room

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

4.OLD BUSINESS

  1. A.Update on City Council letter - Glenn Lange, Member

  2. B.Discuss next Tree Board presentation - Glenn Lange, Member

5.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Discuss revision of Approved Landscape Species List to include specifics on trees/vegetation that are permissible to be planted within or in close proximity to water/sewer utility easements and lines - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison

    Consider: minimal or shallow root structure, small size, do not get large, and readily available and cost effective (in case HVL Water & Sewer has to remove and replace as part of a repair)

    Example: Charlotte Water: https://cltwaterblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/landscapingguidelines.pdf

  2. B.Discuss any spring tree giveaways/Neighborwoods programing - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison

  3. C.Review Tree Board annual report - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison

  4. D.Showing Tallamy Video to City Staff - Glenn Lange, Member

  5. E.Inviting Arielle Emmett (Henderson Co. Environmental Advisory Committee) to a Meeting - Glenn Lange, Member

  6. F.FY26 Tree Board Budget Discussion - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison

  7. G.Vote on 2026 Tree Board Meeting Schedule - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison

6.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.