Norcross — Parks, Green Spaces, & Trails Commission Regular Meeting, September 14, 2026
This is an official summary of the City of Norcross Parks, Green Spaces, & Trails Commission regular meeting held on September 14, 2026. The commission ratified the June 2026 meeting minutes and received status updates on Johnson Dean Forest, Piedmont Pathway, and the Norcross Greenway. Key actions included approving motions to invite a developer to present on a proposed multi-use development, collaborate with the Tree Preservation Board on ecological mapping, support native plant volunteer events, and recommend dedicated city funding for outdoor park programming.
Topics
- Parks
- Sustainability
- Zoning
- Finance
- Procedural
Actions
Ratification of June 2026 meeting minutes
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Joe Weber · Second: Scott Leslie
Motion made by Joe Weber to approve the minutes as submitted; seconded by Scott Leslie. Motion passed 3-0.
Invite developer of proposed Multi-Use Development at Holcomb Bridge and Atlantic Blvd to October meeting
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Tixie Fowler · Second: Joe Weber
Motion made by Tixie to invite developer to October meeting; seconded by Joe. Motion passed 3-0.
Support ecological bones map concept development in collaboration with Tree Preservation Board
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Joe Weber · Second: Tixie Fowler
Motion made by Joe to support concept development in collaboration with Tree Preservation Board; motion seconded by Tixie. Motion passed 3—0.
Help staff organize volunteer activities for native plant habitat rehabilitation
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Tixie Fowler · Second: Scott Leslie
Motion made by Tixie to help staff organize at least 2 specific volunteer activities that support staff goals between September and December, 2026. Motion seconded by Scott; passed 3-0.
Develop recommendation for City budget line item supporting outdoor park programming
Approved · Vote: 3-0 · Motion: Tixie Fowler · Second: Joe Weber
Motion made by Tixie for PG&T to focus on developing a recommendation that City adds a budget line item for programming that includes support for outdoor programming in city parks and greenspaces. Motion seconded by Joe; motion passed 3-0.
Sources
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