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Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation Board was created as a result of Ordinance No. D-1603-02 in December of 2002. It was amended by Ordinance Nos. D-1740-04 in February 2005 and D-1998-10 in July 2010. The purpose of this board is to review and conduct Parks business. The Board governs in a proactive manner, providing safe and well-maintained parks, recreation facilities, and programs in a fiduciary and responsible manner.
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Initiatives, Goals, Accomplishments
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Engage the community, leadership and stakeholders through innovative public input to build a shared vision for parks, recreation, facilities and greenways in Carmel for the next five years.
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Utilize a wide variety of data sources and best practices to predict trends and patterns of use and how to address unmet needs in the City of Carmel.
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Determine unique Level of Service Standards to develop appropriate actions regarding parks, recreation, facilities, and greenways that reflect CCPR’s strong commitment in providing high quality recreational activities for the community.
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Shape financial and operational preparedness through innovative and “next” practices to achieve the strategic objectives and recommended actions.
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Develop a dynamic and realistic action plan that creates a road map to ensure long-term success and financial sustainability for CCPR’s parks, recreation, facilities, and greenways, as well as action steps to support the family-oriented community and businesses that call Carmel home.
Members
Judith F. Hagan, President
Appointed by the Township Trustee, 4-year term, ends December 31, 2025
Jenn Kristunas, Vice President
Appointed by the Township Trustee, 4-year term, ends December 31, 2027
Mark Westermeier, Treasurer
Appointed by the Township Trustee, 4-year term, ends December 31, 2028
Katie Mueller, Secretary
Appointed by the Mayor, 4-year term, ends December 31, 2027
Jonathan Blake
Appointed by the Mayor, 4-year term, ends December 31, 2026
Jon Shapiro
Appointed by the Carmel Clay School Board, 1-year term, ends December 31, 2025
James D. Garretson
Appointed by the Township Trustee, 3-year term, ends December 31, 2026
Josh Orahood
Appointed by the Mayor, 4-year term, ends, December 31, 2028
Riddhi Shukla
Appointed by the Mayor, 1-year term, ends December 31, 2025
Board Contact
Meeting Dates
Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at the John W. Hensel Government Center (10701 N. College Ave., Carmel)