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Brooks Stadium Commission
Special Called Meeting
May 15,2025
Call to Order
Roll Call
Review Year-to-Date Financial Reports
Approval of Board Minutes for Regular Meeting February 17 ,2025
Report and Discussion of Brooks Stadium
Report on Paducah Chiefs
President's Report
Scheduling of Next Meeting
Adjourn
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Please take notice that a special called meeting for the Brooks Stadium Commission will take
place on Thursday, May 15, 2015, at 11 :45 a.m., a1 the Robe( Cherry Civic Center located at
2701 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001.
Special Called Meeting
Board of Commissioners
Brooks Stadium Commission
May 15,2025
I. CALLTOORDER
The Board of Commissioners of the Brooks Stadium Commission met lor a special called
meeting on October 1,2024, at 12:00 p.m. (Central Time) at the City olPaducah City
Hall, located at 300 South 5th Street Paducah, KY 42001.
2, ROLLCALL
Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at l2:00 p.m
Upon the roll call, those answering present were:
Frank Hideg
Jimmy Rex Smith
Alex Blackwell
Buzz Smith
Greg McKeel
Tab Brockman
.losh Parker
Neel Canol
Phillip Hudson
Greg Cannon
3. ESTABLISHQUORUM
President Smith declared a quorum to be present
Attendees: Amie Clark and Eddie Jones.
4. REVIEWYEAR-TO-DATEFINANCIALS
A general discussion was held regarding the state ofthe financials. Commissioner Carrol
stated that overallthe Commission had a strong financial year.'l'he Bank accountas in good
shape and accounts receivables are mostly current. Upon motion made by Commissioner
Cannon. and seconded by Commissioner McKeel, the financial reports were approved.
The motion unanimously passed. President Smith declared the motion to be carried. and
the financial reports were approved.
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5. MINUTES FOR COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 17,2025
Upon motion made by Commissioner Carrol, and seconded by Commissioner Cannon, the
previous meeting minutes were approved. The motion unanimously passed. President
Smith declared the motion to be carried, and the meeting minutes approved.
6, REPORT ON STATUS OF BROOKS STADIUM
A general discussion was held regarding the status ofBrooks Stadium. There was a recenl
break-in at the stadium. James Marine has fabricated a new reinforced bracket that should
make it more difficult for break-ins to occur. The Commission is going to consider having
these style brackets fabricated for each entryway. Luckily, nothing was stolen during this
break-in. All of the toilets at the stadium have been repaired. The type of rye grass utilized
on the playing surlace has been adjusted and it is reducing lhe seeding rates to hopefully
decrease expenses. Efforts are continuing on cleaning up unnecessary ilems around the
stadium.
7. REPORTONPADUCAHCHIEFS
Commissioner McKeel provided a report on the upcoming season. All deck nights have
been sold. Graceland Portable Buildings is once again donating a portable building for the
umpires. As a result of several player injuries, the roster has undergone some shutfling as
of late. A substantial number of season tickets have been sold.
8. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The Paducah Chiefs appear to be well geared up lor the upcoming season. A discussion
was held regarding the upcoming meeting wherein the plans for the softball stadium that
will sit behind the outfield wall will be approved.
9. ADJOURN
Being no further business, President Smith called for a motion to adjoum. Upon motion
made by Commissioner Carrol and seconded by Commissioner Cannon, a vote to adjoum
was taken. The motion unanimously passed. President Smith declared the motion to be
canied and the meeting to be adjourned.
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