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Home My WebLink About12-03-09 Brooks Stadium Commission Meeting MinutesI 19533 MINU'IES OF BROOKS STADIUM COM]VIISSION MEETING December 3, 2009 The regular meeting of the Members of the Brooks Stadium Commission was conducted at the offices ofthe Paducah Parks and Recreation Department on l2-3-09. Members in attendance were: Frank Hideg; Greg McKeel; Neel Canoll; Bill Pinkston; Don Dixon; Gerald Watkins and Ex-Officio Member Mark Thompson. Members absent were Carol Brooks, Leo Green, and Howard Finley. Other persons in attendance were Steve Melloy. Hardy Gentry and Kate Light. President Frank Hideg called the meeting to order at l2:00pm. 'lhe invocation was given by Don Dixon. Hardy Gentry led the Members and guests in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Bill Pinkston presented the Minutes from the Commission meeting o1 September 3,2009, which were approved on motion and turanimous vote by the Commissioners. A financial report was presented by Treasurer Neel Carroll. IJe reported that no bill had yet been received for the new scoreboard nor the electric bill for wiring it. No bill had yet been received for the work on the backstop. Mr. Carroil reported that as of today's date the Commission had a balance of $38,000. After expected expenses are paid, he predicted that there would be a new balance ofabout $6,800, *'hich he stated was about normal forthis time ofyear. The financial report, on motion, was unanimously approved. President Hideg stated that he would submit a written report as to the current state of maintenance and upkeep, whrch will be orovided to the Members. Kate Light of IVS presented a video demonstration of thrr new u'eb site. Ms. Light reports that verv little remains to be done. On motion made and seconded, the Nlembers unanimously approved the web site design and authorized IVS to go live with it on January l, 2010. Member Greg McKeel provided the schedule for the up 20t0 baseball season lbr Paducah Tilghman High School, which will be shown on the web site. The American Legion schedule for 2010 has not yet been finalized but it. too. will be posted on the u,eb site upon its completion. Mr. McKeel described efforts to obtain the 2010 high school regional post season toumament for Brooks Stadium. 'fhat toumament will be conducted 5/31/10 tkough 61211O. The region's coaches have unanimously agreed that their preference is to conduct the toumament at Brooks Stadium, but regional athletic directors and high school principals have not yet made a final decisicrn on that. An issue they appear to be negotiating among themselves is which school will serve as the "host" school, even thor-:gh the toumament may be played ar Brooks Stadium. A decision is expected no later than January, 2010. Mr. McKeel reported on collegiate play scheduled for Brooks Stadium in 2010. On 3126110, Mid-Continent and Freed Hardeman will play a regular season game. On 5/18/10 Murray State University and the University of Kentucky wilt play a regular season game. Brooks Stadium will host the TransSouth Conference post-season tournament 5/9/1 0 through 5 l l 41 10. Mr. McKeel reported that professional teams Southem lllinois Miners and Evansville Otters will play at Brooks Stadium on 5/15/10. Mr. McKeel reported on efforts to induce the NAIA to conduct opening rounds of post- season play at Brooks Stadium beginnrng in 2011. Commrssion Members McKeel and Hideg, along with Fowler Black of the Paducah CVB met rvith NAIA olficials in New Orleans to attempt to get that tor.rmament scheduled. NAIA officials wanted to use Brooks Stadium for their 2010 tournament but the dates they wanted conflicted with the previously-scheduled UK-MSU regular season game. Our Commission will continue to negotiate with NAIA to obtain the 201I toumament with assistance and financial support tiom the Paducah CVB and the Kentucky Spofts Authoriry. Our Commission and the CVB will submit a formal bid rn January, 2010. to host the 201 I posr season toumey. ln items of New Business, Mr. Thompson stated that the manut'acturer cf the stadium lights had approached him about purchasing an extended warranty for the lights. Mr. Thompson thought that the manufacturer would sell the extended warranty for $7,000. The N4embers voted to have Mr. Thompson direct further discussion from the manufacturer to President Hideg for a recommendation to the Commission. .ln another item of New Business, Mr. McKeel reported that conslruction on the new softball field across the street from Brooks Stadium had commenced but that construction was hampered by heavy rainfall this fall. It is still anticipated that the new field will be ready for high school play in the spring. There being no further business, the meeting was adj ourned William E. Pi Secretary t2t3t09 BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION Board Meeting - Thursday, December 3' 2009 AGENDA ;- FinancialRepor. /d/lN&J E 72+E. N.t fha.t/ a a Web Site Report -,hL Report of Msitrtenance & Upkeep ( $bl oFTvj /'t'-a /1/ ,i t, *+Vthrl o Paducah Tllghman Schedule - Eigh School Regional Report 5l3l I 10-6121 l0 ----=2*- CollegeVUniversities New Business +nNN.r& + e*il*) Co /iv( an /-t_lo(a,a ,cy fu/ _ * tJw{s. I '-'>2 ^b , ,t- (g 6rr.t N/-,,) (7,0 ,\./a,L a a 4Rc /\26 ulla 6t A4.,r", 3/261 l0 lvhd-Contine[t vs. Freed Hardeman 5 19 / L0-5 I 1 4l l0 TransSouth Conference tournament i ,t{".nr 5i l5l10 Miners vs. Evansville Otters -/ o.E 5/18/10 University of Kentucky vs. Munay State Proposed NAIA Championship Site ( *, ,sl',\ a r^ Meeting Schedule Adjournment Board Menbers - Carol Brooks, Neel Carm[ Don Diron, Eoward F'inley, Leo Green, Frank Ilideg, Greg McKeel, BiII Pinkston, Gerald Watkins Ex-oflicio Mark Thompson a 12:00 noon - 1130 pm....,,Paducah Parks Services Conference Room'Lunch Served (1400 H.C. Mathis Drive, Paducab" KY) y' CrII to Order y' urocatiot 7{ HeAgeofAllegiance y' Ntiwtes ftrdl/ --- Pld 47 ul (? ^, kL) - ,,-(- ,,'dt4