Environmental Sustainability Board

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD City Hall - Chambers | 160 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792 Thursday, January 18, 2024 – 3:30 PM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Meeting called to order at 3:36pm Kelly Pahle absent APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2. Mary Ellen motioned to approve first followed by Grady with the addition of adding a Tree Ordinance update. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes Virginia motioned to approve first followed by Grady NEW BUSINESS 4. Staff Liaison Update: Caitlyn Gendusa - Staff liaison, 10 minutes Confirmation of E.S.B. and Tree Board meeting to review Comp. Plan on 2/7/24 at 1pm - All board members should be able to attend. Support confirmed from board on making public electric vehicle charging stations require a fee to use with the addition of having a 30 minute - 1 hour charging fee free period. Farmers Market booth - Board decided on having a booth once a month during the season with the exclusion of big holidays weekend. Board will get back with Caitlyn on specific market weekends to reserve. Sustainability Strategic Plan Survey now posted. Suggestions for promoting: Post survey in waterbill, at City events, and County public schools . Suggestions for community grant projects presented 5. City Council Update: Lyndsey Simpson, Mayor Pro Tem. 10 minutes Tree canopy overview presented Affordable housing committee accepting 7 members with 2 City Council members 6. Vote to update meeting schedule ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – January 18, 2024 Page | 1  Virginia motioned to approve first followed by Ann to have February and March meetings at City Hall with the rest of the meetings for the year at the City Operations Center SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Hendo Earth Fest, 5 minutes Discussed using logo stamp for bags Working with Summit Marketing for graphics Finalized press release and working on approving proclamation 8. Waste Reduction, 10 minutes Ideal location for sustainability station would be between Maple Street and the Train Depot however Virginia learned this location may be in conflict with future City plans and is contacting Jamie Carpenter to find out more. OLD BUSINESS 9. Formal adoption of FY25 budget, 5 minutes Mary Ellen motioned to approve first followed by Grady 10. Discuss use of remainder FY24 budget on community grants, 15 minutes Ann motioned to approve first followed by Gina to award $5,000 of the board's budget to create ADA assessible beds and educational sign to the Brooklyn Community Garden with any remaining funds to be used for garden beds. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT 11. Meeting adjourned at 5pm 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 – January 18, 2024 Page | 2