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Edwin J. Paxton Park
CITY CLEi2K Paducah KY
March 21, 2023
Meeting of the Paducah Golf Commission
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Loyd at 5:00 PM at Paxton Park.
Chairman Loyd led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners Present: Rick Loyd, Mark Knecht, Steve Seltzer, Mark Kettler, John W. Gill, &
Jeanne Stroup, Secretary/Treasurer.
Others Present: Director Daniel R. Mullen
Motion by John Gill to approve the November Minutes as written. Motion Second by
Mark Kettler. Motion carried.
Chairman Loyd welcomed everyone back, and that we are looking forward to a good year. He
thanked Danny for his service to the course. He requested presentation of Old Business:
OLD BUSINESS:
Director Mullen discussed the following items:
• Results of meeting with Pam Spencer regarding our social media needs. She has
agreed to do this for us, via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Nextdoor. She had
ideas with respect to our website as well, to make it more mobile friendly. Her
assistance will not cost the course anything.
• Scorecards have been taken to Visitors Bureau for distribution, in lieu of rack
cards.
• Sand boxes (3 additional) have been installed on shorter holes on the course.
• Banners have been put up on driving range -175 -yard banner not arrived yet.
• Status of report sent to City Mayor and Manager.
• Made requested changes to youth program contract to reflect changes suggested
in last meeting.
• Status of additional tree removal by our staff regarding hole number 6 will take
place when ground dries.
• Informed Commission that paint has been donated by Kevin Headrick and
Pittsburgh Paint—he suggested we put up a sign for this donation. Received bid
for labor to paint and replace a few boards but price is not an option, will seek
additional bids from other contractors. Discussion followed with respect to
options for this project.
NEW BUSINESS:
Director Mullen discussed the following New Business:
GOLF COURSE UPDATE: December 23 was the coldest 24 hours since we put
in ultra -dwarf Bermuda. Damage if any, seems to be minimal if any due to
precautions taken with double tarping the greens. Suggested that we budget for
more tarps moving forward. Discussion about recent storms and excessive rain
and impact on the course and lakes. Work has been done in the barn, replacing
sheetrock and some work in bathroom. A lot of cleanup has been done.
• Status of annual Audit.
• A list of tournaments and special activities has been sent to City Manager (81
events) which was a requirement under our Contract for Services with the City.
• Paxton Park will have a Spring Meeting April 14th, and will begin a new
tournament for members ... a Member/Guest event and it will be administered with
the help of Bruce Bell, our tournament co-director. This will be discussed at the
Spring Meeting.
• Participation in letter writing campaign for George Davies, Paxton architect for
KY GHOF.
• Renovations will be done on Jackson St bathrooms.
• Informed Commission that we will be putting up rails on the left side of the
scoreboard with help of local carpenter TBD. Probably going to install cork
board on the plywood sheets as well for ease of use.
• At some point, we will be doing a little landscaping at the gate to replace some of
our dead or missing vegetation.
• Discussion of Commission upcoming appointments. Steve Seltzer and Jeanne
Stroup will be reappointed, Bill Wells will be replaced with Mark Thompson.
• Has been approached by Sentry Insurance agent Brian Collins about giving us a
bid on our insurance coverage. Since they specialize in golf courses, we'll get a
bid and see how it compares to what we have thru Cincinnati.
• Discuss green fee volume YTD.
Secretary Stroup requested change of meeting in May to May 9th due to conflict on
regularly scheduled date.
Secretary Stroup addressed issue of removing Bill Wells as a signer on checking account.
Motion made by Mark Knecht, Motion seconded by Steve Seltzer. Motion carried.
Secretary Stroup went over current financials.
Commissioner Knecht suggested that we request the audit be done every other year due
to cost of audit.
Director Loyd said an advertisement will be run in the quilt show publication for Paxton
Park.
Motion to Adjourn made by Mark Kettler. Motion Second by Mark Knecht.
Motion Carried.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Rick Loyd, Chairman Jeanne Stroup, Secretary