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CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
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ATTENDEES
Members:
Scott Ammerman, Makinlee Fox, Cordelia Kane, John Kulp, Stephanie Robinson
Excused:
Kyla McFadden
SUMMARY MINUTES
Call to Order
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
S. Ammerman called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Approval of Minutes
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- S. Ammerman presented the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting and asked for a motion to approve.
- Motion: The minutes from the April 30, 2025 Charlestown Township Parks and Recreation Board meeting are approved.. Motion: C. Kane. Second: S. Ammerman. 3 YES, 0 NO, 0 ABSTAIN, 3 ABSENT (Fox, Kulp, McFadden).
Township Events Review
Presenter: Makinlee Fox
M. Fox joined the meeting and provided the following update:
- MAY 26, 2025 - MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE: Plans are being finalized for the May 26, 2025 Memorial Day Service and will be available in the coming days.
- Summer Concert Series - All bands are booked, and the Summer Concert Series flyer is being finalized and will be pushed out through social media next week.
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 - CHARLESTOWN DAY: Vendor packets will go out next week. The new kids staging and activities area planning is underway.
Youth Sports Reports (PMYC, PASC, GV Mountain Biking Team)
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- Mike McGeehin, PASC Board member, presented an update on the PASC Soccer Club:
- Recreational soccer will begin soon, mostly on the weekends. There are 700-800 kids involved.
- Competitive travel soccer is starting now through Memorial Day. There are about 400 kids involved.
- The games will be played at Charlestown Park, and practices are scattered throughout the area at various school fields.
- Summer camp programming begins in June and July. Approximately 25-50 kids are involved.
- The Fall soccer season will begin in August.
- S. Robinson read the Mountain Bike Team report provided by Don Kaczmar:
- June 26: Bike check and a meet & greet for new riders
- July 8-10: New riders skill camp
- July 17, 22, 31: Practices at Brightside Park
- No report given by PMYC.
Trails Reports (Pickering, McDevitt)
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- There was no information to report on trails; however, a dialog ensued regarding the re-start of the “weed worrier” project what was very popular in the Township for several years. C. Kane and C. Armstrong will work together on this project.
Park Updates (Brightside, Charlestown Parks)
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- Brightside Farm Park
- There will be a Summer Concert at the Wisner-Rapp House at Brightside Farm Park on June 26. The concert will start at 6:30 PM and will feature the bluegrass band "Borderline", who have played for us at past concerts. All are invited; bring chairs and enjoy the evening!!
- Charlestown Park
- The temporary fix of the Charlestown Park foot bridge was discussed again. S. Ammerman is reaching out to Dan Wright (Township Engineer) for an update on when the permanent repairs would take place.
Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) Update
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- C. Armstrong reminded the group about Native Species Day on May 20 at Brightside near the parking lot where the trail begins.
Scout Program Update
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- S. Robinson stated that she and C. Armstrong walked the trail at Brightside to inspect the Scout projects on the pre-approved list so she could better represent the projects to Scouts.
Old Business
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- None
New Business
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- S. Robinson made a proposal for the Parks & Rec Board to have a table at Charlestown Elementary School (polling place) on Election Day (Tuesday, November 4) to join with the CHS and EAC, who already have tables at the event. All were in favor of the idea. S. Robinson called Chester County Voter Services to get permission and was told that no permission is needed, provided the table is in a safe place and does not deter people from voting.
Other
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- None
Adjournment
Presenter:Scott Ammerman
- With no further business to come before them, the Charlestown Township Parks & Recreation Board meeting was adjourned.