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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-2025I. [. III. IV. VI. VT. VIII. Ix. 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. x x Page I of2 x 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. Jimmy Rex Smith, II, President Alex tslackwcll. Sccretary DateDate Page 2 of2