2026-10-08 - Nature Centers Commission

Summary

Built from the posted agenda; the posted minutes (approval status not stated) have not been read.

• Approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes.
• Staff updates on pending items, including the commission's by-laws revision and annual plan (no board action expected).
• Staffing history for the Natural Resources Management section of Park Operations, presented at the board's request, with FY24 budget book pages and a 2012-2027 positions table attached (no board action expected).
• Reports: Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management and the Friends of Nature Parks liaison.
• Budget versus actuals financial report for the period ending September 30, 2026 (FY26).
• Next meeting listed as November 11, 2026.

Agenda

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Approval of the Minutes

1. 2026-133 Minutes of the September 10, 2026 meeting
   E. Old Business
2. 2026-129 General Updates (By-Laws Revision and Annual Plan)
3. 2026-130 Nature Resources Management Staffing History
   F. New Business
4. 2026-131 Reports (Environmental Education, Natural Resource Management, Friends of Nature Parks liaison)
5. 2026-132 NCC October 2026 Financial Reports
   G. Board Items
   H. Public Comment
   I. Member Comment
   J. Next Meeting Date: November 11, 2026
   K. Adjournment

Sources

• City meeting portal (CivicClerk), agenda, minutes and files for this meeting: https://gainesvillefl.portal.civicclerk.com/event/238/files
• Agenda and minutes landing page: https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Government-Pages/Government/Public-Meeting-Participation/New-Agendas-Minutes