Environmental Sustainability Board

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD Operations Center - Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville NC 28792 Thursday, August 19, 2021 – 3:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call- Beth Stang, Chairperson 2. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA 3. AGENDA ITEMS A. Approve and vote on Minutes from July 15th 2021 B. Discussion: new officers- need to select a Vice Chair, and select new Chair for the year; address secretary selection committee formation- Beth Stang, Chairperson C. Presentation: Carlos Ruiz, Earthfest Plan - Beth Stang, Chairperson D. Monarch Pledge, Connie Knight- Beth Stang, Chairperson https://www.nwf.org/mayorsmonarchpledge E. Vote on Bee City budget Item from July meeting - Kim bailey, board member 4. SUB-COMMITTEE UPDATES A. Bee City Update- Kim Bailey, Board Member B. Plastic and Recycling Update - Gray Jernigan*, Board Member, *Katie Breckheimer will be filling in Gray Jernigan's seat until his return. C. Working to Be Plastic Free update- Katie Breckheimer, Board Member D. City Council Update- Lyndsey Simpson, Councilwoman 5. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Old Business Continue discussion on different visions and goals for the committee and subcommittees - Beth Stang, Chairperson B. Mike received a voicemail earlier this month and asked me to share with you all. Voicemail message from Kate, partner with Duke Energy for 1/2 off energy study for the city -Gracie Erwin, Staff Liaison ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – August 19, 2021 Page | 1  C. Discussion of a resolution for climate change with monitoring -Frances Rundlett, board member 6. NEW BUSINESS A. City Splash Pad, Powered by Solar - Ann Twiggs, Board member B. Upcoming 2045 Comprehensive Plan, Discuss and provide input for a safe clean environment as a priority - Katie Breckheimer, Board Member 7. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – August 19, 2021 Page | 2