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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCPR-08-28-12 CARMEL/CLAY BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Monon Community Center Members Present: Donna Cihak Hansen,James Engledow,Wendy Franklin,Joshua Kirsh, Pamela Knowles, Rich Taylor Member(s) Absent: Jenn Kristunas, Richard Leirer, Linus Rude Others Present: Mark Westermeier, Director;Audrey Kostrzewa, Business Services Manager; Debra Grisham, Park Board Attorney Roll Call Board President Engledow asked Ms. Franklin to call°the`roll. (Members present listed above.) The meeting was called to order. '' Call to Order& Pledge of Allegiance Board President Engledow led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments There were no public comments. Minutes—August 14,2012 Park Board Meeting Ms. Franklin made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Knowles seconded. Board President Engledow called for the vote. Minutes were approved 6—0. Claim Sheet August 28, 2012 Mr.Taylor made a motion to approve the Claim Sheet as presented. Ms. Knowles seconded. Board President Engledow called for the vote. The motionzwas approved 6—0. Clay Township Claim Sheet August 28, 2012 Taylor made a motion to approve the ClayTownship Claim Sheet as presented. Ms. Knowles seconded. Board President Engledow called for the vote. The motion was approved 6—0. Consideration of Matters regarding the Central Park Eastside Development Project-Mark Westermeier - Director Westermeier stated there was nothing to present to the Park Board at this time. Discussion Items/Board Comments Mr. Kirsh announced that the arrival of his baby in the next four weeks may impact his attendance at Park Board meetings in the near future. Ms. Knowles stated that schools are in session. Another CCS Expedition has started with great attendance at its first meeting. This program teaches the community about the school system. Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation • Tuesday,August 28,2012 Page 2 Board President Engledow reported that there was good attendance at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Central Park Eastside Trails. Discussion followed about Money magazine listing Carmel as the No. 1 place to live and that the cover featured Central Park. Also, Carmel was mentioned on the Today Show. Mr.Taylor asked about the Parks Foundation's plans. Board President Engledow responded that there would be a noticed, social meeting with the Foundation at which ti ile:members of the Board and Foundation would have the opportunity to discuss goals. Director Westermeier stated Sue Dillon shared with him that the Foundation is reevaluating the swim lessonschola,rships. Director Westermeier recommended that the Foundation work with staff and the Park Board.Properties Committee on future fundraising opportunities. Ms. Knowles inquired about the COIT money. Director Westermeier answered that the Township voted not to give the City the money. A brief discussion followed. More may be learned at the budget workshop next Wednesday. Director Westermeier met with Les Olds to discuss additional funds to cover a cost overrun on the Monon project at Main. No action will be taken without Park Board approval. Mr. Kirsh stated that the Plan Commission received a developer's request for a gas station at 146th& Gray Road with the possibility of seven, wooded acres being designated as parkland. The Board affirmed Mr. Kirsh's statement that the Park Board does not typically accept donations of small parcels of land. A brief discussion followed including the definition of conservation easements and how they vary in description. Adjournment There being no further business, Board President Engledow asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Kirsh made the motion followed by a second by Ms. Cihak Hansen with no objections. Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. Approved, Signature Date Signature Date •