Norcross — Discovery Garden Park Board Regular Meeting, October 13, 2025
This is the official meeting record for the Discovery Garden Park Board meeting held on October 13, 2025. The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes, selected artwork for the NPAC squirrel project, approved moving forward with DGP merchandise bags, and scheduled a Clean-Up Day for November 1. Additionally, the Board unanimously recommended the appointment of new board member applicant Ashley Gilliam, while discussions on the Public Arts Ordinance and bulletin board painting were tabled.
Topics
- Parks
- Appointments
- Finance
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of Minutes (9/8/2025)
Approved · Motion: Nicole Hooks · Second: Kathy Mallard
Minutes from 9/8/2025 Board Meeting prior-reviewed via email, motion by Nicole and Kathy to approve. Motion to approve passed.
Public Arts Ordinance Status & Overview / DGP Bulletin Board Impact
Tabled
Discussion tabled due to council advisor absence
Bulletin Board Painting Proposal
Tabled
Discussion tabled due to absence of sketches from K. Collins and council advisor
NPAC Utility Box and Squirrel Projects Artwork Selection
Approved
Board unanimously chose sitting squirrel design
DGP Merchandise (Gardener Bags)
Approved · Motion: Cristy Hines · Second: Prasanna Chodey
Cristy motioned with Prasanna seconding to approve moving forward; Kathy to prepare design work with budgetary proposal for Board review and approval
DGP Clean-Up Day Scheduling
Approved · Motion: Kathy Mallard · Second: Nicole Hooks
Scheduled for November 1, 10:00 – 12:00 EST... Motion: Kathy motioned and seconded by Nicole to approve. Motion passed
New Board Member Application – Ashley Gilliam
Approved
Board unanimously recommended appointment approval; Paul to recommend appointment approval to Mayor and Council
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record:
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