Environmental Sustainability Board

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD City Hall | 160 6th Ave. E. | Hendersonville NC 28792 Thursday, May 20, 2021 – 4:00 PM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call - Beth Stang, Chairperson EnterTextHere PRESENT Chair Beth Stang Board Member Gray Jernigan Board Member Kim Bailey Board Member Neil Brown Staff Liason Mike Huffman ABSENT Secretary Geri Conley Councilmember Lyndsey Simpson Board Member Roger Bass Also present - Gracie Erwin and Drew Finley 2. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA Approval of Agenda for May 20th meeting Motion made by Board Member Brown, Seconded by Board Member Jernigan. Voting Yea: Chair Stang, Board Member Jernigan, Board Member Bailey, Board Member Brown AGENDA ITEMS 1. Adoption of ESB Minutes from April 15th, 2021 - Michael Huffman, Staff Liason Kim B. amend minutes to reflect- updates to species list and link to suppliers has been submitted but not uploaded/updated online, awaiting approval from City Attorney Motion made by Board Member Brown, Seconded by Board Member Bailey. Voting Yea: Chair Stang, Board Member Jernigan, Board Member Bailey, Board Member ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – May 20, 2021 Page | 1  Brown Voting Abstaining: Staff Liason Huffman 2. Board Recommendations for New Charter and Procedures - All Board Members Vote on recommendations to the Charters/Rules Motion made by Board Member Brown, Seconded by Board Member Bailey. Voting Yea: Chair Stang, Board Member Jernigan, Board Member Bailey, Board Member Brown SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. City Council Update - Lyndsey Simpson, Councilwoman 4. Bee City Updates - Kim Bailey, Board Member 5. Plastic Reduction and Recycling Update - Gray Jernigan, Board Member Presented to CC about working to be plastic free. Positive response from CC. Nearing completion of logo for program Creating a 2nd tier logo Gray asked permission to work w/ Lyndsey on packet DISCUSSION ITEMS Budget - $1300 remaining for this FY. Motion made to reallocate all remaining funds to Bee City initiatives Motion made by Board Member Jernigan, Seconded by Board Member Brown. Voting Yea: Chair Stang, Board Member Jernigan, Board Member Bailey, Board Member Brown Voting Abstaining: Staff Liason Huffman NEW BUSINESS 6. Updates to notices and future meeting locations - Michael Huffman, Staff Liason ADJOURNMENT EnterTextHere ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – May 20, 2021 Page | 2 Motion made by Board Member Brown, Seconded by Chair Stang. Voting Yea: Chair Stang, Board Member Jernigan, Board Member Bailey, Board Member Brown 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. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – May 20, 2021 Page | 3