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Jason said he would take photos at practices and games outside work hours and provide images for departmental use — for example, grant applications, posters and website content — and would not handle individual or team portrait sales that could involve sharing images of children without family consent. Commissioners noted the recreation department already includes photo permission language in its waivers.
Board members discussed potential benefits and conflict‑of‑interest concerns. Commissioners suggested clarifying terms such as whether a banner on the field or a logo on team shirts would be part of the sponsorship and whether that should be treated equivalently to paid sponsorships. They asked Jason to provide a valuation of the services (what he would charge commercially) so the commission can compare the in‑kind exchange to monetary sponsorships.
The commission did not make a formal decision at the meeting and asked staff to bring a proposed value and specific sponsorship terms to the next meeting for formal consideration and documentation. Commissioners also asked staff to confirm there are no bylaw or procurement restrictions that would bar a staff member from entering a sponsored arrangement with the department.
","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Recreation Commission Meeting 08/13/2025 Brentwood, NH","oneSentenceSummary","Program coordinator Jason, who also owns Lionheart Media, offered action photography services to the recreation department in exchange for sponsor benefits such as a banner or logo on a team shirt; the commission discussed conflict‑of‑interest precautions and deferred a formal decision to a future meeting.","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},6138736,"Commission backs plan to move recreation office to community center basement, launches lobster‑raffle fundraiser",988,2958000,3946000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9&start=2958&end=3946","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9/thumbnail_2958000.jpg","/articles/6138736/New-Hampshire/Commission-backs-plan-to-move-recreation-office-to-community-center-basement-launches-lobsterraffle-fundraiser","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138736-bf001a0576ae4033ee8233b8730fb01b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773713831&Signature=D-FV7JNApI7RpP0tAMUf0Fyj8s26Yj-Q80zFiZa2LQq4gamrzc1aaIaLDXFLMID~16u-1keuahG8aas3W05t-NoKUKguMEhkZrJa6OABhbsZlOAq6GippF9x4XiNo2lkQEBSfGJ2qXnFx831POXiWcv8iHAi3ePppyYqFgAIqRbAvW2ZU5rul5qU21bfA2bAInPJFJWaTuO3VNSuTlyCxEhYjh1x7yum8s8-GZjB2rpHRtS8CoEPbzNVWmYwz0vVlB-9PQ1SfDmbZmujMSjSIoDokYmZfa2A~cWhCkEcqUX6amz4XYewUTxqgmC02d7l0p2-yWBCOCVoXyATMc~FfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Recreation Commission agreed to pursue a plan to convert basement space at the community center into a recreation office and program room and to begin fundraising to cover materials and volunteer labor.
Commissioners said the basement location would create a visible, accessible office and free space at the recreation building. Jason, the program coordinator, and Andy, the recreation director, described a volunteer‑led renovation plan; builder Matt Eaton has reviewed the space and identified a plan that would add storage, a mini kitchen and make the area functional for senior programs and rentals. Volunteers and donated materials would reduce costs.
Laura Hajjar organized a fundraiser: Ward Byrne donated 12 live lobsters for a raffle, with tickets priced at $20. The commission set a tentative fundraising event for Sept. 6, coinciding with opening weekend for fall sports; raffle ticket pickup was scheduled for Sept. 13. Laura estimated the raffle could raise about $5,000 if volunteers and commissioners help sell tickets at the fields the opening morning. Commissioners discussed using Venmo or Stripe QR codes at a table on opening day; staff agreed to produce payment QR codes and print tickets.
Commissioners stressed one sequencing constraint: complete the furnace/HVAC replacement before finishing office construction if the HVAC work requires ductwork or other structural access. They also agreed the commission can explore and solicit donations and volunteer labor while pursuing formal select board approvals if the renovation requires town sign‑off. Jason and volunteers plan to start detailed plans and fundraising immediately and return to the commission with a timeline and expenditures.
","Commissioners agreed to move forward with a plan to build a recreation office and program room in the community center basement and to begin a fundraising lobster raffle to pay for materials, while keeping furnace replacement sequencing a priority.",{"_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},6138742,"Commission discusses lower parking expansion, drainage, aeration and irrigation plans",669,1682000,2351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9&start=1682&end=2351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9/thumbnail_1682000.jpg","/articles/6138742/New-Hampshire/Commission-discusses-lower-parking-expansion-drainage-aeration-and-irrigation-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138742-3219434461f555d83dece2dbf1a6057a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773713831&Signature=Opxj-12ZZvHEAc7zdy2I9s55EYBCdUf5vzVL300qFgs2mwQrjOAM42KXu-PvqfW5jAM0EZt3qc~kN6F~THh~flvdslJBAjhqrKB70SZxTRUfVDx~8oz9N1KaCTQYL9jr6P9nnqLEQSxhHPwhINtaQ1WQYyLXn1~0Yff5D8tGQ6AC28PX-g5fu7UjL4JakXMXMNkq1FZi9x7jy2VZYX0rVTUD44vJUF0EwFTfUHeMn2FErGA5GBHhfpOsx8rtmohGGrdXvwNRyIGJr0b5cNNHJXtksc6MY5oe326PQ3vCMaJYn8i8S6k4d1ChmXxHiR32J6TverLZNYxvBtLOMCGbfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Recreation Commission discussed a planned expansion of the lower parking lot and linked field‑care work, including drainage, aeration and possible future irrigation.
Andy, the recreation director, presented four contractor quotes for a project that could include lot grading, shrub and tree clearing on the hill above the lot, and stump removal. One quote for the primary parking expansion work showed a much lower price — about $14,005.50 — while others were roughly in the mid‑$50,000 range; commissioners noted stump‑grinding and tree removal language varied between bids and that missing line items could explain price differences.
Commissioners also reviewed field‑care options timed around an upcoming drainage project. Lawn Doctor provided an estimate of about $4,800 to aerate and overseed the upper field; commissioners discussed whether to aerate the lower field this fall to improve turf before winter while waiting to see how drainage repairs perform. Several commissioners said they preferred aeration this fall for the lower field and to delay overseeding until after drainage is tested, because overseeding now could be lost if the drainage work floods seeded areas.
Funding and timing were recurring concerns. The recreation revolving account balance was discussed: the staff printed a balance that reflected deposits but noted the final account balance will depend on an outstanding town bill. Andy said he expects to be in a safe range even after an expenditure of up to $15,000 for the lower lot, but urged waiting for the town bill before breaking ground. Commissioners asked staff to obtain updated, itemized quotes that explicitly state whether stump removal is included and to show project comparisons in a grid format to clarify differences.
Commissioners also agreed to give the conservation committee a heads‑up about planned shrub trimming along the hill to ensure boundaries are respected; staff said they had already sought conservation input for the connected drainage project.
No formal appropriation was made; staff will return with clarified, itemized quotes and a recommendation after the town billing information is confirmed.
","The commission reviewed four quotes to expand the lower parking lot, discussed shrub/tree removal and stump‑grinding costs not included in some bids, and debated aeration/overseeding and future irrigation for the upper and lower fields.",{"_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},6138747,"Commission seeks four quotes for community center furnace; funding options debated",169,886000,1055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9&start=886&end=1055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9/thumbnail_886000.jpg","/articles/6138747/New-Hampshire/Commission-seeks-four-quotes-for-community-center-furnace-funding-options-debated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138747-bbd57eb1ddec7e91eb87c7c614674d4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773713831&Signature=lFh3o0oji1OevPF~U-HdXgnMb8PvXoO32rpy5cTZC~NTfpXoeRUTwL4isey0XqexAfZ2Qzp~sa6BKY3mQiY4qEgoSfNOmCNi8Y3JJwwvYPYzW2efk-UGryGyKFBCe6WfXvHlNDsNqAnjuMICpKMMLsfBp8w779JZ9TyrpLUMDsA4zcpy3uyzmaKP7H~7qX5WRrQoOSvNwry98wu6YN4ppSeSGZWpMAqOSmoVnkF4l2wGYWa5NLUUx4UfZj8qTVygWgkd6uCKhJkhDx86fNzNW4VKCCmQdfkMBDO9rD7330g6z2tUqWKFXCr2E80v56QzIaBAqaONjndqrevmZrJQBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Recreation Commission is pursuing four bids to replace an aging furnace system at the community center and has begun discussions about where to find money for the work.
Andy, the recreation director, told the commission he has scheduled site walks and that two vendors — Heat Pro and Diamond Mechanical — are preparing estimates; the town’s plumber, David Fields, has also provided an earlier quote and the commission will give him an opportunity to revise it after seeing other bids. The commission expects to collect a fourth quote before recommending a contractor to the select board for approval.
Commissioners described the existing system as roughly 25 years old and said some earlier work extended its life; Andy said he was surprised by a prior quote that listed roughly $50,000–$60,000 for replacement. The commission asked that vendors provide itemized line‑item quotes so comparisons can be made between systems and labor. Mark Kennedy, a community member who joined multiple site walks, was asked to advise on technical matters.
On funding, the recreation director said impact fees are not an eligible source for replacement equipment because impact fees must be tied to growth; he recommended requesting capital reserve funds from the select board because the building is a public facility. Commissioners also discussed using the recreation revolving account if capital reserves are denied, but several speakers said they preferred the town cover building replacements. No formal appropriation was made at the meeting; the commission will present a ranked recommendation and the assembled quotes to the select board and seek approval for the funding source.
Commissioners asked staff to request itemized quotes, confirm which systems would serve only the downstairs space, and return with the full set of estimates for decision and potential select board appeal.
","The commission is gathering four HVAC quotes for the community center furnace, discussing an expected $50,000–$60,000 range, and debating whether to fund the work from capital reserves, impact fees (not eligible for replacements), or the recreation revolving account.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6138752,"Brentwood Recreation Commission elects chair, vice chair and assigns minutes to program coordinator",0,3611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9&start=3611&end=3611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5582409-125916fb3da7cde156196131a27966b9/thumbnail_3611000.jpg","/articles/6138752/New-Hampshire/Brentwood-Recreation-Commission-elects-chair-vice-chair-and-assigns-minutes-to-program-coordinator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138752-bb72547f29c3fe053431cf8e67a9f1b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773713831&Signature=oQODERAXv0181i1C8IFGTjYtNB9~bYQFijtz-eH~rTV-o2hShSCkdItIsYRqGaXPmoCOr3i5nThgUROhJrdRTG-gxBH2mr5nnDfjuAIC90qo4b8-VeXFGGfjVjhCL54y3~h5rl8aSMvpQG8aLogQ1xkEhZn3edXj~ANsh-L6aBc3eDb1Vt~D1leftAjuGUi3SUgb-8Up1g8Bw-eWgCrQ3EXn~DbSPBxeKzf3bXJCnroXGOZZMbqECcsp-Ssr5Mz0FQka-vXU2lsI8rfYanqxLp4RRlltGWODowp7B~bI402ipACcxpnOsGtJYaAz8P1PVcZcuNGqabIV~SC5OaoD3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brentwood Recreation Commission on July 1 elected Julie as chair and Jim as vice chair and agreed to shift the responsibility for drafting and posting meeting minutes to the department program coordinator.
The moves came at the commission's annual organizational meeting, attended by commissioners and alternates, as the panel also confirmed Val, an alternate, as the fifth voting member for the night to fill in for an absent commissioner.
Commissioners said the change to minutes production aims to speed posting and increase transparency. Andy, the recreation director, told the group that minutes or drafts are supposed to be posted within five business days and that the commission will try to meet that timeline going forward. After discussion, the commission made a formal motion to add minute-drafting and upload duties to the program coordinator’s responsibilities; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Julie — who has served as chair in recent years — was nominated and elected after a motion from Jim and a second; commissioners voted “Aye.” Jim was then nominated and elected vice chair by motion and second. The commission also formally approved Val as the temporary fifth voting member for this meeting to replace the absent member.
Commissioners discussed the practical workload of the chair, including serving as a day‑of contact for facility and personnel issues and preparing minutes for approval at the next meeting. Several members suggested that the program coordinator handle uploading minutes and administrative tasks to reduce the chair’s workload; Jason, the program coordinator, agreed to take on that task.
The commission closed the organizational section by confirming the positions and instructing staff to post draft minutes quickly so the public can review them before the next meeting.
The commission adjourned at the end of its agenda; its next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 27.
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