Environmental Sustainability Board

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD Operations Center – Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 4:42pm Present: Gina Baxter, City Council, Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison (non-members) Emily Davidson, Jill Carter, Virginia Tegel, Kimberly Blackwell, Joey Bernett, and Hana Price (members) Alicia Stump (member), absent APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mountain True update added to agenda Emily motioned to approve first followed by Joey APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of March 2026 Minutes – Emily motioned to approve first followed by Joey BUSINESS Review and vote on quote for Lower Mudd Creek Edible Forest Educational Sign - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison - Caitlyn is following up on budget and maintenance. The board will vote at the next meeting. Review 2025 Sustainability Strategic Plan Annual Report - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison Review 2025 Bee City Annual Report - Caitlyn Gendusa, Staff Liaison Sustainability Topic Presentation - Joey Burnett, Member - This presentation gave an overview of how we as a community can transition away from oil dependency. Virginia mentioned before going to City Council for support the board should outreach to community partners for involvement since this would be much more of a grassroots effort. Joey volunteered to put together a rough timeline. Hendo Earth Fest Update - Emily Davidson, Chair ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY BOARD – April 14, 2026 Page | 1 Volunteer Sign Up for Farmers Market - Emily Davidson, Chair https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Qi4aX_5a6wihbGM- vNnsarnLMD6J1KgE4VQ9PGQIu8/edit?usp=sharing Review SDS Signup Schedule - Emily Davidson, Chair https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUcxz- eGyUD387ihl3VKwvSqOpyuzPL6lIYw6tLlJ6E/edit?usp=sharing 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 – April 14, 2026 Page | 2