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MINUTES OF BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION MEETING
72-29-16
The regular meeting of the Brooks Sadium Commision was conducted on
December 29,2076, in the offices of Mark Thompson, City of Paducah Parks and
Recreation Department. Members present were Frank Hideg, president; Neel
Carroll, Treasures; Bill Pinkston, secretary; Greg McKeel; Lenora Goode. Gues
Greg Cannon also attended.
Bill Pinkston gave an invocation. Neel Carroll led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pinkston provided minutes from the meeting of 9-29-15.
Neel carroll gave a financial report. He reported that the commission had balance
in its checkbook of 592,508.89. Neel reported on sales of paducah Chiefs
memorabilia at Kentucky Oaks Mall over the Christmas season.
Neel gave a brief report on the Growth lncorporated decision to no longer include
Brooks stadium within its penumbra. As a result, and in order to facilitate fund
raising and to lower insurance costs, the Paducah chiefs were incorporated as a
non-profit corporation under Kentucky law. Neel reported that commission
member Chip Cox was finishing application for 502(c)(3) status with the lRS.
President Hideg reported on the status of Brooks stadium and goings-on there. 50
additional chairback seasts have been added. president Hideg reported on field
upgrades and the addition of a new "party deck" to the left field bleachers.
Lenora Goode reported on efforts to attract "host families" to house Chiefs
players during the 2017 season. A meeting was tentatively scheduled for January
70,2017, to further efforts a finding host families.
Greg McKeel, Chiefs General Manager, reported on current efforts to sign up
collegiate ballplayers for the 2017 season. Greg reported that he had 1g players
under contract with another 3 to 5 strong prospects.
Guest Greg Cannon reported on his efforts to publicize the Chiefs through the use
of social media, including Facebook and other mediums.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Bill Pinkston, Secretary