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CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
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Present
Standing Items
Minutes
Mount moved to approve the minutes for June, and Ammerman seconded. Mount called for discussion and there being none, called the vote. All were in favor.
Township Events Announcements
- Sunday Brunch at Charlestown Park from June 16th will be rescheduled for October 20th.
- Park & Recreation will host a Summer Concert on June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th and August 22 at 7pm.
Youth Sport Reports
Don Kaczmar from GVMTB provided via email:
- July GVMTB schedule at Brightside Park: New riders camp - July 8 - 10th
Trails Report
Ammerman and Kane discussed actions taken regarding four or five fallen trees on the Pickering Dam Trail.
The canceled Pickering Dam Trail day will be rescheduled for the fall.
Charlestown Township Park and Brightside Farm Update
Ammerman stated trash can lids have yet to be installed at the pavilions in Charlestown Park. Concerns were raised about attracting yellow jackets.
Mount stated there was an inquiry from a resident regarding the missing volleyball nets. Mount highlighted that the basketball and volleyball nets at the park are frequently damaged or removed.
EAC Updates
There were no updates this month.
Old Business
None
New Business
Girl Scout Silver Award Project Proposal
Sarabella Firkin, a scout from Troop 4321 presented a Silver Award project proposal. Firkin proposes building a bird garden at Charlestown Park. The bird garden would consist of a bird bath, bird feeder, bird house, and plantings. Additionally, there would be a plan for cleaning and maintaining the bird bath and refilling the bird feeders.
Kane inquired about the garden location. A location has yet to be determined, but likely near a path or benches. Mount suggested within the unimproved meadow at the southwest corner of the park.
Ammerman asked about the bird bath structure and further suggested considering construction that would be resilient to wind.
Barbera requested more information regarding the sustainability plan. Firkin mentioned their proximity to the park allows for them to regularly maintain the items in the garden. Kane suggested planning to hand the project maintenance down through the troop.
Barbera suggested that the bird feeders be planned with protection from squirrels.
Firkin will enhance the proposal with a location, size and updated list of what will be included in the garden. The updated proposal will be presented at a future meeting.
Other Business
Charlestown Park & Rec To-Do List
Ammerman provided the board with an update after visiting the open well near the Pickering Dam Trail. Due to the size, a steel plate is not feasible. Ammerman recommended filling with gravel or fill. Additional suggestions were to cover with metal grating or fallen trees. Kane will request Heleniak and Koenig take over deciding on next steps.
Mount updated the board regarding next steps on the bridge at Charlestown Park. The township engineer has reviewed the bridge and will provide information to determine next steps.
Trails and Parks Kiosks
Ammerman provided the board with a proposal for kiosks that would be placed at trailheads and Charlestown Park. The cost per kiosk is estimated to be under $500 and each kiosk could be constructed within two days. Ammerman shared an example of waterproof signage that would be installed in the kiosks and an image of an example kiosk.
Adjournment was at 7:54 p.m.
