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On operations and revenue, staff said they plan to replace the existing six‑hour block model for facility rentals with hourly reservations and higher weekend rates, arguing that shorter blocks should allow the department to fit more rentals onto busy weekend days and thereby increase revenue. Staff told the commission they will keep rentals online and are preparing an hourly pricing draft to implement once central booking software and Stripe payment integration are finalized.

The department reported it is using QuickBooks and a centralized rec software solution in coordination with the town, but said final integration steps remain because the town is still centralizing financials. Staff stressed that implementing automatic online logging of transactions will be a significant time-saver and will reduce bookkeeping delays.

Commissioners also discussed the department’s move to a larger office space in town hall to accommodate a second full-time staff position; the office move has already been scheduled with the town and a door sign will be placed to inform the public.

No formal financial adjustments were voted; commissioners asked staff and the select board representative to follow up on the outstanding town bill and to bring an updated revolving-account report to the commission at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Recreation Commission Meeting 05/07/2025 Brentwood, NH","oneSentenceSummary","Recreation staff reported a revolving account balance of about $65,014.07, said the town owes a bill under review, and outlined plans to move from six-hour block rentals to hourly weekend rentals to increase revenue; staff also reported progress on Stripe/QuickBooks integration but said final centralization with town systems is pending.","taxTitle","Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire","taxId",74075,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6244965,"Commission considers Bartlett quote to clear brush, expand parking; recommends additional bids for boulder/tree removal",293,2198000,2491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941&start=2198&end=2491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941/thumbnail_2198000.jpg","/articles/6244965/New-Hampshire/Commission-considers-Bartlett-quote-to-clear-brush-expand-parking-recommends-additional-bids-for-bouldertree-removal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6244965-b87a64db37136f6360d8f434ff573b28/orig.mp4?Expires=1775527648&Signature=bIcWieiTWrH2Eue3VnOvcBu6ZDHsaBOWJAZaLgDWFi3x7eLmokouHNf52gYPltdWqw9jdZ2yNNvLhfd9X2azskNJOhlfu9La8j7bmglRPypR1vb0srccPVyK8o7hBRcmC0ZcJbVBlF2mwbI9Q3cqjF7hXDF3j14fI4qT2FC4L0znf8-ikWpIDDn2ORr6PoAW6ggo57d--r073AMZLCwAdGc9qQq~zsBbsrIgu0fYpLUoXs51tLCIDLplwPro2rKxjt09IprzS-MObP11VaJagz8JQEJhzTiMcMH~BizFvOPZNYbWU-iGy~brN~c0cCpIXhGk7KSC~HXh5xYDybH49g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Recreation Commission reviewed a Bartlett proposal to clear brush on the upper and lower fields and to expand parking in the lower dirt lot. Commissioners said that completing phases 2 and 3 of the Bartlett estimate would likely add about one full additional row of parking — roughly 20 to 30 more vehicle spaces — improving spectator space and field access.

Commissioners discussed skipping phase 1 for now and focusing on the hill cleanup and parking expansion (phases 2 and 3). They noted Bartlett is a reputable local contractor and that the company has previously donated wood chips for playgrounds, but members said the town should solicit additional bids for any work that involves tree removal, rock/boulder removal, or lot grading because Bartlett is primarily a tree company and would not handle heavy rock work. Commissioners recommended obtaining two or three additional quotes from firms that can both remove trees and move boulders or handle grading.

The commission discussed cost impacts on the department’s revolving account and said, depending on the town bill and pending charges, the account could be roughly $50,000 after the next town bill is received. One estimate given in the meeting suggested that proceeding with Bartlett’s proposed phase 2 and 3 work would reduce the revolving account balance to approximately $33,000–$35,000; commissioners said they would weigh parking benefits against the need to maintain a healthy fund balance.

No formal vote to award work was taken; commissioners asked staff to pursue additional quotes for firms that can handle tree, boulder and parking work and to return with comparative estimates and revised funding options.","The Recreation Commission reviewed a Bartlett quote to cut brush on the upper and lower fields and expand lower-field parking (phases 2 and 3). Commissioners said clearing could add roughly one row of parking (20–30 cars) but recommended getting two or three additional quotes for larger work such as boulder removal and lot grading.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6244970,"Pickleball courts secured; town plans reservations, lessons and paid rentals",164,310000,474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941&start=310&end=474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941/thumbnail_310000.jpg","/articles/6244970/New-Hampshire/Pickleball-courts-secured-town-plans-reservations-lessons-and-paid-rentals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6244970-2c9e42158bf1f10e6588ad5b45579589/orig.mp4?Expires=1775527648&Signature=N-dpXqPVIMhZdZpn~ANy9zvqqjOZazLRkD6OmlkOOENlyhgwmuVfwcC1Nl2xSZ8yhME8UWUJ8lZZAif0jjDkB7axWMIiIABBXtGdSGA5Sk5C4NZg8CCx4TlfywNXZYNMeTRSiDo7jyeXiEyAZhu1VxFhdum3JeBeWd1JRg-DoBiVyoJ9apJBB21TTy-H21P7XUQ3QX2-o0kFMO87zfsiskH7FCacQ2aqMpimKhOQ5UzHL1DP23eJWncbirJIoDjGjiPOTVrX4S0kKOnjyfrowB~Dyae-Ft1gxHeOMUSeNy-n-TT5yl9f6TffT3r1ayNEdOo8KKz-jgZHnaTdTxjBoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Recreation Department said the new pickleball fence is installed, court lines will be painted soon and the department has ordered nets, wheeled nets and paddles so play can begin. The department plans to officially open the courts to the public next Monday and to operate scheduled Monday and Wednesday afternoon sessions with reservation slots rather than unrestricted free play.

Officials described a revenue-oriented approach: hourly reservation blocks for weekend play with increased weekend rates and the potential for private rentals and tournaments if demand supports them. The department also said it will offer youth programming and will work with an experienced local participant who has run tournaments to plan a summer or fall event.

Operations details include storing a permanent net on site, keeping wheeled nets in a shed, and sharing a powered lower-field shed (now assigned to Recreation) for equipment. The commission said it worked out an equipment arrangement with a local organization named EJBSL and has one sponsor, Clove Hitch Advising, for youth shirts. Aaron Barubi was credited with securing the fence installation and Robin/Marquis were named as instructors involved in program delivery.

No formal vote was required; the commission supported the operational plan and asked staff to proceed with opening, establishing online reservations once technical steps are complete, and reporting any demand- or staffing-related changes back to the commission.","The newly fenced pickleball courts have lines and equipment arriving; the Recreation Department plans to open reservations and paid program blocks next week, start scheduled weekday sessions and explore tournaments and private rentals based on demand.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6244974,"Recreation commission approves short-term $3,000 camp scholarship pool, asks staff to craft formal policy for August",2816,649000,3465000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941&start=649&end=3465","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941/thumbnail_649000.jpg","/articles/6244974/New-Hampshire/Recreation-commission-approves-short-term-3000-camp-scholarship-pool-asks-staff-to-craft-formal-policy-for-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6244974-ec833f43576e9f6afaf2c8e2cb3baab0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775527648&Signature=g0ilos~Vt9pO-9sRyfFLXA-bqchjw5fTyZFjU3G6eZ7G-ZScaqUhuCo8F9CTmKDJWmUbZUu1BBz80goaJs4Nna6jvGHBIYEYADAlkn41oDGpDa~92b4vzbpczycMP-vOQRo~gJu4ffiNin5Tcsv5Kj~gb9w7HjwH25hUZmd3QRu63jPa0nv1r9LJMmBLP3F7Tmv~W2aJ9xJZ9o3nJeEFHrg2XxWUHuyrAvYxkVIEjvo8tu6Vq3i47X7LQASjDH5DFzDuWWJc6vPVMxU7uGpJwPtQH1kt0oCRKWlU0J18U6TIdc6UIHWwLHOKNY1ZsLBtfW6xtAQ29BgFCU-YPXWgKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Town Recreation Commission agreed to a short-term waiver of up to $3,000 in summer-camp fees for qualifying resident families and set June 1 as the administrative cut-off for awarding those funds. Commissioners said the waiver is intended for residents with demonstrated financial need and is first-come, first-served for this season; the commission directed staff to draft a formal policy over the summer and bring a proposed policy back for a vote in August.

Jason Gagnon, the recreation program coordinator, told the commission that camp registrations were running ahead of last year and that staffing had already been set. \"Sure. So currently we have 35 total registrations. 30 of them are full summer, which is more than we had last year,\" Gagnon said, noting that the department is preparing staff training and camp logistics ahead of the June start date.

Commission discussion noted that the Recreation Department had anticipated school or external scholarships in prior years that had not materialized, and that counseling and staff ratios limit the department’s capacity to accept additional children beyond current staffing. Commissioners agreed the $3,000 would be a temporary measure for this year and that the Recreation Department would implement a formal, written scholarship policy to guide future requests.

The short-term waiver passed after a voice vote; one commissioner registered opposition during the roll-call portion of the meeting. Staff were directed to place a scholarship-policy proposal on the August meeting agenda so the commission can consider a standing process before the next registration season.

If families seek assistance this year, commission members said priority would be given to residents whose needs can be validated through school or social-service referrals and that any awards would be contingent on available staff-to-child ratios.","For the upcoming summer season the Recreation Commission agreed to waive up to $3,000 in camp fees for qualifying resident families, set a June 1 registration cut-off for the short-term program, and directed staff to draft a formal scholarship policy for the August meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6244979,"Recreation commission approves $8,325 drainage project, will ask select board to fund with impact fees",372,1764000,2136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941&start=1764&end=2136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3227717-ed9151138d7a52efd3d51f32e8aac941/thumbnail_1764000.jpg","/articles/6244979/New-Hampshire/Recreation-commission-approves-8325-drainage-project-will-ask-select-board-to-fund-with-impact-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6244979-30fe3b63f4cfe6f2472af99dd9adf604/orig.mp4?Expires=1775527648&Signature=QzW08wuAx8yIHGSZbD9wxM8fQ~p~qdhgkVob4iouROiQZ4xolKbT7PSdQ3rSmpasoxBmUIIhFx~CRrabeYNuj6NiRx0-SBndlnlqXX-RKflEqMU-aG-lwNAmSqsJtYSDE2nTUEfITQKyI6hBbYUgKbvoGAxhGBFRZZUcmLjjeqSGIoaD49D0wkiCSF~sK3u1ujUVLwWrIG6fSXK0OvSmzstf8a6~9KYb5~U~AVyf6ZdP6iLdh315q7A80Wq-Fp8qeeiGP~e8X0wythWFnuyUOwWBsMZ~OIxqWMT-d7taSN~6OnB1JFr02Qn~YAznvHsslAVoYYZxZk82ykg0FyKwKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Town Recreation Commission voted to present an $8,325 quote from Hillside Landscaping to the Select Board for approval to fix drainage on the lower field and asked that the work be completed this summer using the town's impact fees.

Commissioners said the town conservation committee reviewed the plan and raised no objections. The project was described to the commission as necessary to avoid continued field flooding that reduces usable playing time and could affect revenue from rentals and events.

Commissioners said Hillside Landscaping is a vendor the town has used for more than 20 years and noted the company’s familiarity with the park's sprinkler and field systems, an experience the commission said was important for preserving field integrity. One commissioner warned that seeking an engineer or additional outside quotes could add substantial cost and delay. The commission moved and seconded a motion to forward the single Hillside quote to the Select Board for a May 20 agenda and to request the project be scheduled and completed in the summer; members also added language that no subsequent quotes would be sought before Select Board review. The motion passed on an affirmative vote.

The commission agreed to prepare a short joint statement emphasizing Hillside’s long-term relationship with the town and the timing benefits of carrying the work out during summer months when field usage is lowest. Commission members said they would supply that statement to the Select Board ahead of its meeting.

The project now awaits the Select Board’s decision. If approved, the commission expects installation this summer to minimize program disruption and to preserve field revenue.","The Brentwood Town Recreation Commission voted to forward an $8,325 quote from Hillside Landscaping for a lower-field drainage fix to the Select Board, and added a condition that the commission will not solicit additional quotes before the Select Board reviews the plan.","actionData","errors"]

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