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Tree Farm board reports $41,000 net in 2025, plans field rehab, sponsors and dust control
Summary
Tree Farm board Vice President James Gowdy told the council the site produced $262,000 in income against $221,000 in expenses in 2025, described field-rest and sodding projects, a leased line‑marking robot, expanded user hours, and plans to add crushed asphalt to the entrance and parking to reduce dust.
Vice President James Gowdy and treasurer Giles Willie updated the council on Tree Farm operations, finances and planned improvements for 2026.
"We had $262,000 in income, dollars 221,000 expenses, so $41,000 net profit," Gowdy said, summarizing the financial year and noting a rise in user hours and the addition of several sports and new tournaments.
Presenters described field rest and sod replacements, a leased robot to paint field lines, a plan to increase field sponsorships, and a contracted crushed‑asphalt approach to improve the entrance and parking and reduce dust. The board said one upcoming adult soccer tournament would add roughly $25,000 net in revenue if confirmed and emphasized the importance of conserving cash to fund capital improvements without new long‑term debt.
Councilors asked for historical budget context in future packets and for outreach information about field sponsorship opportunities; presenters noted a contact form on the Tree Farm website for sponsorship inquiries.
