HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCPR-07-22-14 Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation
Tuesday,July 22,2014,6:00 p.m.
Monon Community Center East
1235 Central Park Drive East
Carmel,Indiana 46032
The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation will govern in a proactive manner as it applies to providing safe and well
maintained parks, recreation facilities and programs in a fiduciary and responsible manner. The Board is a policy governing
board, fulfilling its duties as mandated by state statute, putting the welfare of the citizens of Carmel and Clay Township
first, and enabling staff to manage the park and recreation system in a manner that reflects the vision and mission. Our
promise to our citizens is that we will leave the parks and recreation system better than we found it.
Tentative Agenda
I. Roll Call
II. Call to Order&Pledge of Allegiance
III. Public Comments
IV. Action Items
A. Minutes—Joshua Kirsh
1. July 8, 2014 Park Board Meeting
B. Financial Reports—Jenn Kristunas
1. City of Carmel Financial Report for June 2014;
2. Clay Township Financial Report for June 2014; and
3. CCPR P&L Statements for June 2014.
C. Claims—Jenn Kristunas
1. Claim Sheet July 22, 2014;and
0 2. Clay Township Claim Sheet July 22, 2014.
D. Consideration of Matters regarding Central Park Dog Park—Mark Westermeier
V Discussion Items/Board Comments
VI. Adjournment
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Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation
Tuesday,July 22, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
Monon Community Center
Members Present: James Engledow, Wendy Franklin, Kathie Freed,Joshua Kirsh (arrived at 6:05 p.m.),
Jenn Kristunas, Linus Rude, Rich Taylor
Members Absent: Donna Cihak Hansen, Richard Leirer
Others Present: Mark Westermeier, Director, Audrey Kostrzev a,Business Services Director;
Debra Grisham, Park Board Attorneyr "
Roll Call, Call to Order&Pledge of Allegiance
Board President Engledow welcomed everyone to tle"meeting and asked Ms ,Kristunas to call the roll.
Ms. Kristunas stated that there was a quorum, at which time Board President Engledow called the
meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. followed by the Pledge of:Allegiance.
Public Comments �` V
There were no public comments.
Action Items ``
Minutes—July 8, 2014 Park Board Meeting
Ms. Kristunas made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and
unanimously passed 6 0 " n'. •
(Park Board Member Mr. Ki4arr ved.)
City of Carmel Financial Report forJune 2014
Ms. Kristunas made a motion,to acknowledge receipt of the City of Carmel Financial Report for June
2014, seconded by Mr.Taylor, and unanimously passed 7—0.
Clay Township�F�nancial Report for June 2014 '
Ms. Kristunas made a;motion to acknowledge receipt of the Clay Township Financial Report for June
2014, seconded by Mr:Kirsh, and unanimously passed 7—0.
CCPR P&L Statements for‘June014
Ms. Kristunas made a motion to acknowledge receipt of the CCPR P&L Statements for June 2014,
seconded by Mr. Kirsh, and unanimously passed 7-0.
Claim Sheet July 22, 2014
Ms. Kristunas made a motion to approve the Claim Sheet as presented, seconded by Mr. Kirsh, and
unanimously passed 7—0.
Clay Township Claim Sheet July 22, 2014
Ms. Kristunas made a motion to approve the Clay Township Claim Sheet as presented, seconded by
Mr. Kirsh, and unanimously passed 7—0.
Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation
Tuesday,July 22,2014
Monon Community Center
Consideration of Matters regarding Central Park Dog Park—Mark Westermeier
Director Westermeier stated that there were no action items for the Board. The opening of the dog
park is expected in the spring of 2015. The project is a little behind schedule due to the rain.
Discussion Items/Board Comments
Mr. Rude stated that he observed several out-of-county license plates in the parking lot. It certainly
appears that we have become a destination for many people.
Mr. Kirsh said he had spent a great deal of time at The Waterpark;zan,d he wanted to commend the staff
on their job performance. He also announced that the first, offici,al;surf competition will be August 2,
2014. Director Westermeier added that this Pro/Am eventisithe-only,one scheduled in the Midwest this
year.
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Board President Engledow addressed the fact that�th`te:Department employs local youth. Director
Westermeier added that about twenty-five percent4of the 600+employees liven,the community. This
may be a low estimate, as some college students do not use their local address. mBoard President
Engledow continued that the Department not only he ps with the employment, bu't also helps the
economy by spending dollars locally. "- �h '`
Director Westermeier announced that we expect a visitor from the.National Park Service in the very
near future in conjunction with the national celeb ation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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Adjournment is ' 3.•
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There being no further business, Mr Kirsh made m
a otion to adjourn, seconded by Mr.Taylor with no
objections. The meeting was,adjourried,at 6:20 p.m.`
Approved, :i. ,-
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