Environmental Sustainability Board

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792 Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 4:36 p.m. Present: Emily Davidson, Virginia Tegel, Alicia Stump, Kimberly Blackwell, Kyla Christensen, and Joey Bernett Absent: Jill Carter APPROVAL OF AGENDA Emily motioned to approve first followed by Kyla with the additional of introduction since Joey is present as a new member. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of January 2026 Meeting Minutes - Emily motioned to approve first followed by Virginia BUSINESS Introductions with new member Joey Bernett Spring 2026 Mulch & Leaf Compost Giveaway - Virginia Tegel, Member There will be no free leaf compost or mulch giveaway this spring. The leaf and tree debris that was picked up was hauled with other Hurricane Helene brush so there is not enough material to process into mulch/leaf compost. Energy Saver Upcoming Workshop - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison Caitlyn will update the board as the event gets closer. Consideration of Tree Board & Environmental Sustainability Board joint meeting Caitlyn will send out a poll to finalize a meeting date. Hendo Earth Fest Update - Emily Davidson, Chair Group discussion/brainstorm on ESB member retention - all members Virginia mentioned having a table at Hendo Earth Fest for member recruitment. Caitlyn is sending new member flyer to the board to pass around. Caitlyn will put together brochure. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – March 10, 2026 Page | 1  Virginia motioned first followed by Emily to have the student member position term be April 1-March 30th Monthly maintenance of Sustainability Demonstration Station - Emily Davidson, Chair and Virginia Tegel, Member https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUcxz- eGyUD387ihl3VKwvSqOpyuzPL6lIYw6tLlJ6E/edit?usp=sharing Sustainability presentation for future ESB meetings Sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g4Bc0uAoAAtaW- X2t5tRNs4G6k2TDTCcxgKvXZJFrRc/edit?usp=sharing Mountain True update - Emily Davidson, Chair Potential collaboration opportunities with Plastic Free WNC City Council update – Gina Baxter, Council member Gina mentioned now that the transportation bond is approved City Council is looking at partnering more with Bike Walk HVL ADJOURNMENT Emily motioned to go into closed session first followed by Kyla. CLOSED SESSION Vote on 2026 Sustainability Hero Award 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 – March 10, 2026 Page | 2