Norcross — Tree Preservation Board Regular Meeting, August 12, 2026
These official minutes detail the August 12, 2026 regular meeting of the City of Norcross Tree Preservation Board. The Board approved its previous meeting minutes, received staff updates on tree canopy stewardship, and reviewed ongoing maintenance plans for city forest preserves. Additionally, the Board tabled discussion on the Community Development Playbook until January 2027 and discussed a $100,000 grant application for improvements to the Swenson-Brown Forest Preserve.
Topics
- Parks
- Grants
- Sustainability
- Procedural
Actions
Approval of July 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Terry Sutton · Second: Charlie Riehm
A motion approving the July 8, 2026, meeting minutes of the Tree Preservation Board. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] 3-0
Land and Water Conservation Grant Application for Swenson-Brown Forest Preserve
· $100,000
Len has been working with Christopher Brewer, the City’s grant consultant, to apply for a $100,000 Land and Water Conservation grant for improvements to the Swenson-Brown Forest Preserve.
Community Development Playbook Arbor Preservation Procedures
Tabled
Without Helen or her replacement in place, the Board decided to table this project until the January 2027 Board meeting.
Sources
Everything above is extracted from the city's own published record:
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