Environmental Sustainability Board 05/16/2024 03:30 PM City Operations Center | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792

1.CALL TO ORDER

1. A.Kelly Pahle, Chair

2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.Approval of April 18th meeting minutes

• ESB April 2024 Minutes.pdf (0.27 MB)

4.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Presentation on Native Plantings on City Property – Mark Stierwalt, Public Works Superintendent (10 min)

5.STAFF LIAISON UPDATE

1. A.City plastic reduction follow up - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager (5 min)

• Notes on potential plastic reduction efforts.pdf (0.01 MB)

2. B.ESB Annual report - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager (5 min)

• ESB 2024 Annual Report (1).pdf (7.89 MB)

3. C.City sustainability update - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager (5 min)

   Sustainability Strategic Plan approved: https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/sustainability-strategic-plan

   Sustainable Facilities Policy approved: https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/sustainability

6.OLD BUSINESS

1. A.Hendo EarthFest wrap up – Ann Twiggs, member (10 min)

2. B.Waste Reduction – Virginia Tegel, member (10 min)

   Sustainability demonstration station update

7.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Wildlife Habitat Certification vs Bee City – Kelly Pahle, Chair (5 min)

2. B.Native plant policy recommendation letter – Kelly Pahle, Chair (5 min)

8.OLD BUSINESS

1. A.Confirm dates for farmers market and ESB member attendance – Virginia Tegel, member (5 min)

• ESB Farmers Market Days and Volunteers.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Farmers Mkt ESB display.pdf (0.01 MB)

9.CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

1. A.City Council Update - Lyndsey Simpson, Council Woman (5 min)

10.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.