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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 @ 7:00 PM
Open Meeting - Council Chambers - Town Hall
4540 South County Trail
Charlestown, RI 02813
Charlestown, RI Page 1 Updated 6/19/2019 12:07 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Discussion and potential action - Commission Minutes - April 23, 2019
3. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and potential action - Ideas for Expanding Eco Tourism in Charlestown
B. Discussion and potential action - Necessity, Purchase and Installation of Posted Speed
Limit Signs on Ninigret Park Multipurpose Trail
C. Discussion and potential action - Production by Parks and Recreation of a Safety
Handout for Cyclists and Pedestrians
D. Discussion and potential action - Bike Rodeo Event
E. Discussion and potential action - Ongoing Structure Building Campsite Clearing, No
Trespassing Signs and Trail Cameras in the Old North Camp Area of Burlingame
F. Discussion and potential action - Walter A. Henry Leadership Award Recipient Ray
DeFalco
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and potential action - Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Study of Route 1
Crossing
B. Discussion and potential action - Ninigret Park GaGa Pit Update
C. Discussion and potential action - Ninigret Park Fund and Recreation Bond Balances
6. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
A. Discussion and potential action - Hawton-Strickland Wedding Application and Request
to Waive Town Ordinance § 158-14
Alcoholic beverages. [1]
No person shall possess, drink, sell or offer for sale any intoxicating beverages within the
limits of the park without the proper written approval from the Town Council.
B. Discussion and potential action - Carelot Children's Center - Summer Camp Field Day
C. Discussion and potential action - Chariho/Central Falls Beach Soccer Sunset Fun Game
in Memory of Maddie Potts Application - Charlestown Town Beach - Fee Waived
7. BIKE PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT
8. RECREATIONAL IDEAS
9. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Discussion and potential action - Parks & Recreation Director's Report - June
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10. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Discussion and potential action - Parks & Recreation Assistant Director's Report - June
11. AGENDA REQUESTS
12. NEXT PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING DATE - JULY 23, 2019
13. NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 10, 2019
14. ADJOURNMENT
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town of Charlestown Parks and Recreation
Commission If communication assistance (readers/interpreters/captions) is needed or any other
accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact (711-364-1240) at least three (3)
business days prior to the meeting.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Open Meeting - Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Jonathan Hammett Chair Present
Faith LaBossiere Vice Chair Present
Cody Clarkin Secretary Present
Ryan Campbell Commissioner Present
Sherry Drude Commissioner Present
Kerry Gallup Commissioner Present
Patrick Lyons Commissioner Present
H. Douglas Randall Commissioner Absent
Lynsea Montanari Commissioner Absent
Also, in attendance were Town Council Liaison Bonnie Van Slyke and Parks & Recreation Director Vicky
Hilton.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Parks & Recreation Commission - March 26, 2019
RESULT: ACCEPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Clarkin, Secretary
SECONDER: Kerry Gallup, Commissioner
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
3. COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Recreation Survey
The Commission discussed breaking down Question 7, and giving additional examples. Mr. Clarkin suggested
"holiday events."
Mr. Clarkin suggested changing the questions numbering to be more uniform. Town Council member Deborah Carney passed out the 2003 survey which she indicated was completed by the
University of Rhode Island for suggestions in Ninigret Park. Mr. Hammett suggested adding Pawaget Park to the survey and promoting the survey on Facebook. The Commission discussed ways to allow Charlestown residents would complete the survey.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
b. Improvements to Charlestown Elementary School Park
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Ms. LaBossiere clarified that she was speaking of the Wicklund Park and asked for an update on the progress
there.
Director Hilton noted that the field renovation was complete and the area cleared up and a shed was being
installed. She added it was being used by the Chariho Girls Softball League. Director Hilton continued that the
tennis court was being lined for pickleball in the upcoming month. Mr. Hammett asked if there was talk of a Clivus unit being installed there. Director Hilton noted that they needed to be cleaned, maintained and used and that the league was content with
the port a jon. Ms. LaBossiere asked if there was a way to add an exercise trail, or track on that site. Director Hilton noted that the discussion was concerning a track on school grounds.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
c. Recreational Ideas for Town
Mr. Hammett mentioned the addition of food trucks to the park during the summer at certain events. He
suggested that it would make a good addition at the movie nights and concerts and attract people to the park.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
d. Paddle Tennis Courts
Mr. Lyons was noted the paddle tennis courts were sold and that the time frame for the purchase was not
something the Town could accommodate.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
e. Identification of Potential Locations for Art Sculptures
The Commission discussed potential locations for the art sculptures in Ninigret Park. Mr. Clarkin motioned to recommend installation of the art sculptures near the entrance to Ninigret Park, near
the kiosk area and near the dog park stop sign area. Mr. Hammett clarified that it would be ultimately up to the Parks & Recreation Department to decide exact
locations.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Clarkin, Secretary
SECONDER: Faith LaBossiere, Vice Chair
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Coastal Route Bikeway Feasibility Study Plan Recommendation to Town Council
Ms. LaBossiere noted that the state was reviewing TIP applications and the Charlestown TIP application was
for the widening of the road from Ninigret Park to the village center.
Mr. Hammett noted that VHB responded that the universal sections were what connected each one and if they
needed to put that language in the Feasibility Study, they could, but there would be an additional charge.
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Mr. Hammett added that he preferred a dedicated bike path and that he understood that it would be difficult, but
that a shared bike lane was ok for cyclists, but not for strollers, and families.
The Commission discussed potential locations for a Route 1 crossing and different ways to cross.
Mr. Hammett reported that a crossing at Route 2 made sense and that a light would be required.
Ms. LaBossiere noted in the report Narrow Lane was selected because it was the narrowest lane.
Ms. LaBossiere noted that a traffic study would be done.
Mr. Hammett read an excerpt from packet page 23, “New Traffic Signal and Roadway Realignment/Interchange
Reconstruction at Narrow Lane/ US.”
Ms. LaBossiere noted the language in the study was “might be the most useful.”
Ms. LaBossiere suggested a crossing be the safest and best crossing of US 1.
Mr. Clarkin motioned to request from the Town Council for VHB to look into the feasibility of a pedestrian
crossing of Route 1.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Clarkin, Secretary
SECONDER: Kerry Gallup, Commissioner
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
b. Update on Kiosk and Signage in Ninigret Park
Director Hilton reported that she had contacted Bradford & Associates for an update.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
c. Recreation Bond Expenses and Ninigret Park Fund Balance
Mr. Hammett noted the current recreation bond fund amount was $108,623.03 and the Ninigret Park Fund
balance was $122,560.25.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
d. Gaga Pit Update
Director Hilton noted communication from Eagle Scout candidate Christopher Bell indicated that the gaga pit
would be installed by June.
RESULT: NO VOTE TAKEN
6. CONSENT AGENDA - MOTION TO ACCEPT, APPROVE AND PLACE ON FILE THE FOLLOWING AS THE CONSENT AGENDA: "CA" A THROUGH "CA" E
Motion to approve consent agenda item
a. 4510 : "CA" Headstart Family Field Day
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Clarkin, Secretary
SECONDER: Patrick Lyons, Commissioner
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
b. 4504 : "CA" Cornerstone Baptist Academy - End of Year Picnic - 2019
c. 4502 : "CA" Community Church of God - Church Picnic - 2019
d. 4503 : "CA" Charlestown Skim Bash - Application - 2019
e. 4505 : "CA" Bob Beal Memorial Criterium - 2019
7. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Director's Report - April
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Patrick Lyons, Commissioner
SECONDER: Faith LaBossiere, Vice Chair
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
8. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. April Assistant Director's Report
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Clarkin, Secretary
SECONDER: Sherry Drude, Commissioner
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
9. AGENDA REQUESTS
10. LIAISON, COMMISSION, DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Hilton noted the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Fest activities.
11. NEXT PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING DATE - MAY 28, 2019
12. NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - MAY 13, 2019
13. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 8:05 pm.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Cody Clarkin, Secretary
SECONDER: Kerry Gallup, Commissioner
AYES: Hammett, LaBossiere, Clarkin, Campbell, Drude, Gallup, Lyons
ABSENT: Randall, Montanari
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Memo To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Vicky Hilton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Date: June 10th, 2019
Re: Walter A. Henry Leadership Award
I would like you all to know that Ray received the Walter A. Henry Leadership Award at
the beginning of June from the Rhode Island Parks and Recreation Association at their
Annual Conference. I too received this prestigious award a few years ago. Ray has been
nominated as President of the Rhode Island Parks and Recreation Association for the
upcoming year. Ray brings positive energy to our department with his knowledge of
technology and dedication to making what we do successful. Our department is fortunate
to have Ray on staff along with Becca, Carl, Michelle, Stephanie, Diane to make us a
great parks and recreation team.
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NINIGRET PARK FUND BALANCE
The balance in the Ninigret Park Fund as of June 17, 2019 is $115,999.69.
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Recreation Bond 1,000,000.00$
Fund 76
RP Engineering 1,000.00 Bid Plans tennis court
M.E. O'Brien 77,970.80 Playground
M.E. O'Brien 17,024.53 Picnic Tables & Grills
Cardi Corp. 227,388.00 Tennis Courts
Cardi Corp. 266,927.00 Multi-purpose Trail
Sun Publishing 269.82 Ninigret Park Entrance Ad
384.80 Ninigret Park Trail
426.54 Sign Design & Fabrication
362.64 Rebid Sign Design & Fabrication
196.26
RI Interlocal Trust (6,300.00) Reimbursement from Tennis Court Damages
Dowdell Engineering 2,950.00 Engineering for Clivus Units
Clivus 117,500.00 Two Clivus Units
Sullivan Screens 2,353.79 Screening for tennis courts
Maroni Building Co 1,000.00 Installation of Screening
NiceRink 1,797.44 Ice Skating Rink
Sara Bradford 21,235.00 Entrance to Ninigret Park
Dowdell Engineering 4,753.25 Entrance to Ninigret Park
UBS 182.37 Sawhorse to restrict traffic
Perma Line 90.00 Bike Path sign
Thomas Ellis Fortier 75.00 Consultant for Nini Park Trail
Highland Products Group 3,170.16 Three Benches for Frisbee Disc Golf Course
Compass Hardware 71.27 Ninigret Bike Path
Narragansett Improvement Co 131,965.00 Niniget Entrance and Sign
Bond Issuance Cost 18,583.30
Total expenses to date 891,376.97
Balance of Bond 108,623.03$
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Parks and Recreation Department –June 2019
Director’s Report Respectfully Submitted by Vicky Hilton
Current or Past Projects/Events
• The Town Beaches opened on Memorial Day. The weather has been inconsistent on the weekends, good weather one day and rainy the next. All beach staff are undergoing training for the upcoming busy weeks with our senior guards along with the Ambulance Corp. Most of our lifeguards are returning along with a few new ones. We are fortunate to have Bill Clarkin returning as our Beach Assistant. Jodi Frank ran a course to certify new lifeguards, and she was able to certify an additional four guards. Our numbers are looking good for lifeguards, despite the lifeguard shortage in Rhode Island and in CT.
• Our Summer Camp staff participated in a staff training session at Coventry Parks and Rec. Department. This program was jointly funded by the South Kingstown Parks and Recreation Department, Coventry Parks and Recreation and Westerly Parks and Recreation. The presenters were from a conference Ray and I went to this past winter in New Hampshire. All the staff seemed to appreciate the session and have new ideas for working with the children this summer.
• Tennis Lessons began during the 1st week in June. The registration numbers look good for the summer. Hopefully both the basketball and tennis courts will be will be done by July.
• On June 7th Ray and I attended the Rhode Island Parks and Recreation Association conference in Roger Williams Park. Ray is the new president for the upcoming year for the Association.
• The Columbia Heights 3rd Annual Block Party was held this past Saturday, with free face painting, free hot dogs donated by Johnny Martin of Johnny Angels, free Ice cream donated by Lickety Splits, free games, moon bounce and a music. It was a fun day at the Clark Memorial Field.
• The half basketball court will be painted and complete by the end of the week. The neighborhood children seem to enjoy the new court.
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• A new fence was installed by the Playground in Ninigret Park and the old one removed.
• The Wicklund Tennis Courts are almost complete, as the lines need to be painted and the tennis nets put up.
• A Camp counselor and parent meet and greet is set for Friday, June 21st at Ninigret. Camp registration is going well and is it presently at 151 or so participants.
• Concert series and movie series coming up. The first concert is June 24th – Phil Adams – who is a local talent. The concert will take place from 5-7pm at the new pavilion. On Wednesday, June 27th is the “Lego-Ninjago Movie” the first movie in the movie series, this will begin at dusk (which is about 9pm).
• Ray and I have been planning for fall programs before camp and the movies and concert begin and the beaches open full time.
• Swim Lessons will be offered for 3-5 year olds at Little Nini from July 9 for six sessions then until August 15 on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Welcome Summer of 2018
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Assistant Director’s Report
June 2019
Respectfully submitted by Ray DeFalco
• Helped run the Clark Memorial Field Block Party, the block party was a success. The
event included Sally Doodles face painter, Ice Cream Sundae bar, Hot Dogs, bouncy
house, firetruck and ambulance.
• Preparing for summer camp which starts June 24th
• Advertising for summer basketball, which starts July 12th.
• Ran the School’s Out Dance June 14th at the Charlestown Elementary School. The event
had over 130 Chariho 5th and 6th graders in attendance.
• Attended the RIRPA’s state conference at Roger Williams Park on June 7th.
• Helped with the Summer Staff orientation
• Adult Flag Football on Sunday mornings is ongoing with the finals slated for July 21st
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