HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-2021Edwin J. Paxton Park
Paducah KY
July 20, 2021
Meeting of the Paducah Golf Commission
Meeting called to order by Chairman Loyd at 6:0o PM at Paxton Park.
Chairman Loyd led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Rick Loyd, Steve Seltzer, Bill Wells, Mark Knecht, Mark Kettler,
John W. Gill, & Jeanne Stroup, Secretary.
Others Present: Director Daniel R. Mullen
Motion by Mark Knecht to approve the June Minutes as written. Motion Second by
Mark Kettler. Motion carried.
Chairman Loyd requested presentation of Old Business:
• City Manager has communicated to the Director, Daniel Mullen, that the Park will receive
$85,000 in the current budget. No money is budgeted for paving at this time.
• Parking lot will be striped by our staff as soon as time allows.
• We were delivered 5 tons of cold patch by the Public Works department which our
personnel have used to patch up the driveway and cart paths, and more cart path patching
will be done with what is left.
• Due to the City stipend being $15,000 less than what we had budgeted, no new FTE has
been hired.
• Director Mullen presented the City Am final numbers. It was recommended we discuss the
future of this event in a subsequent meeting and at the very least, we move it to a different
date, if we have it at all. There may be a need for additional sponsors with respect to how
this tournament may evolve. Noted that the Country Club may partner with us in 2022 for
this event in a different format.
• 4'a of July fireworks show was a success and was cleaned up decently. Business was
slowed down a bit due to only 15 holes open on several days. This event will likely be
moved back to the riverfront for 2022.
• Director Mullen presented Cobb final numbers. The final day was washed out due to heavy
rains and drain time required to resume play. Approximately 3 inches of rain was received
in a short period of time. Director Mullen also wanted to recognize and acknowledge
appreciation for everyone who assisted with the Cobb, including many Golf
Commissioners. It could not be done without volunteer assistance.
• Mr. Barnhill is supposed to be out first of next week to start the dirt work on the new
practice green.
• No response yet from the request from Justin with Jim Smith on the bid for paving.
Director Mullen left another voice mail on 7/20/21. It was subsequently decided that we
would put the paving on hold for now and use the same private funds for what all agreed a
higher priority project, which is purchasing additional tarps for certain, more vulnerable
greens.
• Presented information with respect to the cost of additional tarps for certain greens.
Noted that two tarps would be needed for the new practice green to protect it, as well
as for greens 1 & 10. Additional discussion with respect to future tarps for other
greens to provide protection. It was agreed this need is a higher priority need than the
paving project.
Director Mullen relayed his conversation with John Powell, concrete contractor, who has
indicated our asphalt paving should be sufficient for a base for any concrete retaining walls
we would install for material storage in the parking lot.
Commissioner Knecht discussed need/cost for Golf Genius as we move forward for future
events.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Director Mullen reviewed upcoming events being held at the course.
• Director Mullen reviewed June green fee play which was down 28% ---YTD is basically flat
thru the first 6 months.
• Discussed quarterly comparison to budget and prior year.
• Secretary Stroup went over current financial status.
Motion to Adjourn made by Mark Knecht. Motion Second by Mark Knecht. Motion
Carried.
Nest meeting: August 17, 2021 at 6:oo PM.
Rick Loyd, Chairman Jeanne Stroup, Secretary