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MINUTES OF BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION MEETING
March26,2015
The regular meeting of the Brooks Stadium Commission members was conducted at the
offices of Mark Thompson, Parks and Recreation, on March 26, 2015. Members present
were Frank Hideg, President; Neel Carroll, Treasurer; Bill Pinkston, Secretary; Howard
Finley; Lenore Goode; Greg McKeel; and Mark Thompson.
The Meeting was called to order by Frank Hideg, President. Lenore Goode gave the
invocation. The Pledge ofAllegiance was led by Howard Finley. Reading ofthe
minutes of the last meeting were waived.
Neel Canoll, Treasurer, provided a financial report. As of the date of this meeting, Ihe
total balance in the Brooks Stadium Commission account was $47,336.80.
The National Club Baseball Association World Series will be conducted at Brooks
Stadium on May 21 -29, 201 5.
Secretary Pinkston gave a report on the Brooks Stadium website. The Paducah Tilghman
blue Tomado playing schedule is up and running on the website and any potential
American Legion schedule will be provided as well.
President Hideg reported that he had presented a draft ofa contract for the American
Legion State Baseball Tournament to Legion President Hardy Gentry. That contract has
not yet been executed; Gentry is opposed to paying $500 for use ofthe stadium and
objects to the provision in the contract with respect to providing liability insurance.
The long-standing contract with American Legion to play baseball at Brooks Stadium
expired in December 2014. That contract provided that American Legion would pay
$ 100 per month to the Commission for use of the ballpark for its playing dates. It was
reported by the President that American Legion is several hundred dollars in arrearage in
that respect.
The consensus of the Commission, on motion made, seconded, and vote taken, is that a
current contract between the stadium and American Legion should not be on a monthly
basis but, rather, provide that the American Legion will give the proceeds of its gate and
attendance to the stadium as payment ofrent for use of the stadium. A new contract to
that effect will be prepared and submitted to the Legion for execution.
On motion made and seconded, the Commission agreed to seek a meeting with the mayor
ofthe City ofPaducah in order to briefher on the status ofthe stadium as well as existing
issues with the American Legion. That meeting is now scheduled for March 31,2015.
President Hideg briefed the Commission on tentative plans of the Mid South Conference
to conduct its post-season toumament at the stadium in calendar year 2016.
President Hideg reported that on May 9,2015, the Southem Illinois Miners will play the
Evansville Otters at the stadium.
Commissioner McKeel discussed tentative plans between Murray State University and
the University of Kentucky to play a game at Brooks Stadium in2016.
The National Club Baseball Association will play its posrseason toumament May 2l-29.
President Hideg discussed the status of existing outfield wall signs, operation of the
concession stand, issues with respect to the telephone bill, and progress on putting arms
on the stadium seats. The Commission agreed that ofthese issues appear to be in good
condition.
The meeting was thereupon adjoumed.
William E. Pinkston, Secretary
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