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Charlestown Township Parks & Recreation Board
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Present
Minutes for Approval
The July minutes were approved.
Old Business
None
New Business
September 16th Charlestown Day Points and Events Schedule
| 8:30-9:30 | Vendor Setup |
| 9:30-10:00 | Academic Way will be closed to through traffic until 2 p.m. |
| 10:00 | Flag Ceremony by Scouts |
| 10:50-11:50 | Group Exercise Events |
| 12:00-12:45 | Science Tellers about pirates and ships |
- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music by Blue Plate Special.
- The social media sites have been updated.
- Voxipop (The Voice of Phoenixville) is a new video platform for the area. Mr. Lawrence will be presenting a free Charlestown Day plug.
- There are 2 ad banners, one at the Township Office and one at Brightside Farm.
- There are many spots left unfilled for volunteers on SignUpGenius, especially for parking. Mr. Hubbard needs parking volunteers badly.
- Academic Way will be closed after vendors are done arriving. The teams using the Park that day have been notified of the closure.
- There will be an introduction to Disc Golf at the Park. Many missed the July grand opening of that and Stones, due to inclement weather.
- West End Emergency Medical Technicians and both the Kimberton Fire Company and East Whiteland Fire Company will be there.
Charlestown Parks & Recreation Board Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to start up and follow through with new ideas such as adult soft ball, or Movies in the Park. Trail ambassadors are needed, the binders are complete. The AED and safety training can take place this winter.
Mrs. Staas would like a group of volunteers for Brightside Farm. Ten years ago a questionnaire was sent to residents and the data obtained from this old report is being used to plan the future amenities for Charlestown Township. Since the Township and neighboring demographics have changed quite a bit, she feels there is an obligation to take a new look at the vision. Discussion followed regarding the historical significance of farming in the Township and examples such as Chester County’s Springton Manor.
The next newsletter should have a volunteer shout out.
Great Valley Nature Center Update
It is now closed but talks continue with UMLY and the Board. UMLY wants to maintain only summer programs. However the Township wants year round activities, but does not want to hire additional Township staff. The cost of making the property ADA compliant could be near $750,000. There are two conservancies on the property.
Charlestown Park Update
Mr. Hubbard said that although a pick list has been issued by the Township to the surety, there has been only a selective attempt at completion. However, Mr. Hubbard expects the Park to be finished in 2017. Tonight again, the lack of toilet paper in the restrooms was a complaint.
Mr. Hubbard reported that the burnout complaints on Academic Way, and accompanying loitering, should be resolved. The local police are aware of the problem and are patrolling regularly. Plus, the Township is installing a prominent sign that reads PARK OPEN DAWN TO DUSK.
The South Parking Lot is out for bid and will look similar to the new parking lot with resurfacing and lighting to the soccer club snack bar.
PASC
Fall registration is now open.
PMYC
Opening Day is September 17th.
Trails
- Charlestown Landscaping is doing a great job with mowing.
- The easement for the horse trail has ambiguous language and therefore it is not enforceable.
- Two trail walks are scheduled for late summer/early fall.
- Butterflies at Brightside Gardens on Saturday, September 9th at 10 a.m. Meet at the gardens. This is a great walk for the kids - lots and lots of butterflies! Esther Underhill will lead the walk.
- Birds along the Horse Shoe Trail on Sunday, September 24th. Meet in the Charlestown Elementary School parking lot at 8:30 a.m. This is the first bird walk along this trail. It is also the beginning of fall migration, so there may be some surprises! Walk will be led by Lisa Tull.