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Board hears aquatic center budget overruns as pool season ends
Summary
Board reviewed aquatic center finances: repairs $20K budgeted ($4K spent), utilities budget $61K with $55K spent and likely to exceed by about $40K–$50K due to leaks, and lifeguard payroll exceeded budget ($190K spent vs. $168K budgeted). Chris Buck suggested considering staffing adjustments next year.
Shrewsbury Parks Board members reviewed the aquatic center’s finances as the pool season closed.
The board noted $20,000 was allocated for pool repairs, with $4,000 already spent. Utilities were budgeted at $61,000 and had $55,000 in expenditures to date; board members said utilities are likely to exceed the budget by an estimated $40,000–$50,000 because of leaks. Lifeguard staffing costs were budgeted at $168,000 but expenditures reached $190,000.
Chris Buck suggested the board consider staffing and budget adjustments for the coming year to address the overrun. Board members also noted that nonresident pool-pass revenue peaked at $135,000 during the season.
No formal action on the aquatic center budget was recorded during the meeting; board discussion focused on reviewing expenditures and identifying potential staffing and maintenance adjustments ahead of next year.
