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CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
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Present
Standing Items
Minutes
Mount moved to approve the minutes for April, and Robinson seconded. Mount called for discussion and there being none called the vote. All were in favor.
Township Events Announcements
- Pickering Dam Trail day will be held on May 18th meeting at the Pickering Dam Road trailhead.
- Recreation will host a Sunday Brunch at Charlestown Park on May 19th & June 16th 11am - 2pm. The event will include a community yard sale.
- A Memorial Day Service will be held at the Old Charlestown Cemetery on May 27th 10am - 11am.
- Park & Recreation will host a Summer Concert on June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, and July 25th at 7pm.
- The Charlestown Historical Society will host a concert at Brightside Park on June 20th at 7pm.
Youth Sport Reports
Jim O’Brien from PMYC provided via email:
- Working to complete engineering for poles / lights on Field number 3.
- Met with an electrician to evaluate service- make sure new lights/appliances will be supported
- Completed new PMYC logo design / colors to replace sign on clubhouse and press box.
- Painting cinder block to match siding in June.
- Black Bear Lacrosse club will be using fields again this year - July 8-12 during the day.
- PMYC cuts the fields in Spring for Lacrosse ends in May and Fall - starts in Mid August. In June and July since we are not running any sports during that time, would it be possible to have Charlestown Landscaping cut the fields?
- Planning on putting two electronic locks on clubhouse
The board discussed having the fields mowed in June and July. There were no concerns from the board members, Mount will forward the request to the township manager.
Trails Report
Kane provided an update to the board regarding the Wildflower Walk held on the Pickering Dam Trail. There was a strong attendance, estimated at 20 - 30 people. Many of the wildflowers bloomed in the previous month, but there were still many things to see.
Kane outlined the focus of the Pickering Dam Trail day. There is a minor amount of trash to pickup, fallen trees that need to be cleared, there will be an attempt to recover and relocate the washed away foot bridges, and the manual removal of invasive plants.
Charlestown Township Park and Brightside Farm Update
Barbera reported that they have extra post and rail fencing that can be used for fencing repairs at Charlestown Park.
Robinson informed the board that one of the Children’s Story storyboards has been vandalized and is in the water at Charlestown Park.
EAC Updates
There were no updates this month.
Old Business
Charlestown Park & Rec To-Do List
There were no updates this month.
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal
Robinson updated the board on Singh’s project proposal presented at April’s meeting. Robinson and Singh met at Charlestown Park to review the project scope. The gazebo is being further considered and it will be in the style of an open pavilion rather than a traditional fenced gazebo.
New Business
Girl Scout Silver Award Project Proposal
Morgan Duffy, a local girl scout in Girl Scout Troop 4321, presented a proposal for a silver award project. The proposal details building a Little Free Library in Charlestown Park. The Little Free Library would be constructed from a recycled kitchen cabinet with the addition of a sloped roof. It would be constructed near pavilion 3, between the two benches that face the play area.
Barbera identified concerns around weather and water reaching the books. Duffy has considered this and plans to use exterior paint, sealant on the cabinet and some waterproofing on the door.
Kane inquired if the Little Free Library would be registered. Duffy explained that they can be registered, but it is not part of this project’s scope. Additionally, Kane suggested decorating the library in Charlestown colors.
Barbera asked about the number and types of books that will be included in the library. Duffy highlighted the books will be donated and target a range of ages starting at youth.
Mount asked if there was a required timeline for the project. The final report needs to be completed by September 30th.
Robinson moved to have the proposal be presented to the Supervisors, and Barbera seconded. Mount called for discussion and there being none called the vote. All were in favor.
Girl Scout Silver Award Project Proposal
Sarabella Firkin has requested to present their proposal at the June meeting.
Other Business
None
Adjournment was at 7:34 p.m.
