Advisory Committee recommends $12,000 from revolving fund for Laurel Field irrigation; Recreation trims operating request
Summary
Committee recommended $12,000 from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund for a second irrigation sprinkler at Laurel Field and accepted a revised Recreation operating budget request of $100,000 (down from $135,000) with increased field maintenance funding.
The Sherborn Advisory Committee recommended that $12,000 for a second irrigation sprinkler at Laurel Field be paid from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund rather than from free cash or borrowing. The Capital Budget Committee said the Recreation Department has a substantial revolving fund balance and ongoing capital needs that make the revolving fund an appropriate source.
The committee also received a revised Recreation operating request of $100,000 (reduced from $135,000). Staff moved line painting and sanitation expenses into the revolving fund and increased field maintenance from $41,000 to $66,000 to support fertilization and overseeding programs paired with the new irrigation work. The committee deferred detailed budget review to its March 18 meeting and requested written questions in advance to allow staff to prepare.
The motion to recommend the $12,000 funding source was moved by George Pucci, seconded by Adam Nee, and passed 8-0. No final vote on the full operating budget occurred; the committee will revisit the revised request at the follow-up meeting.
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