HomeMy WebLinkAbout08_19 Board MinutesMEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PADUCAH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
HELD ON August 19, 2021
Pursuant to written notice, a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Paducah Convention
& Visitors Bureau was held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021, at the Paducah Convention
& Visitors Bureau.
Present: Sara Bradley, Kelm Burchard, Glenn Denton, Kristin Williams
Absent: Deborah Edmonds, Beverly McKinley, and Vick Patel
Quorum Yes
Staff: Fowler Black, Kara Gray-Watson, Mary Hammond, Laura Oswald, and Lynda Peters-Jones.
ITEM I: OPENING
CVB Board Chairperson, Glenn Denton called meeting to order at 11:45 a.m.
ITEM II: MINUTES
Kristin Williams moved to approve the minutes of the July 26, 2021, board meeting. Kelm
Burchard seconded the motion. The motion carried.
ITEM III: FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mary Hammond reviewed the July financial report. Kristin Williams moved to approve
the July financial report. Kelm Burchard seconded the motion. The motion carried.
ITEM IV: Guest
David Holder - Clarity of Place - Zoom presentation “Visit Paducah” planning process
ITEM V: STAFF REPORTS
CVB Board was instructed to review Staff Reports later to allow sufficient time for our guest
speaker.
ITEM VI: REQUESTS
Ms. Oswald presented to Commissioners the request for approval of revised Visitor’s Guide. Original request has
shown to be low due to printing costs. Requested amount is $7,000.00
Upon motion by Kristin Williams, seconded by Sara. Bradley, and unanimously approved, the motion was adopted.
Ms. Peters requested travel expenses to attend Crappie Expo 2021 in Shreveport, LA. This will be a joint venture
with Paducah Convention and Expo Center. Estimated cost is $1,370.00.
Ms. Peters requested travel expenses to attend Connect 2021 in Tampa, FL. We will be covering for Kentucky Travel
Industry, and they will pay the registration fee. Paducah CVB will pay transportation and expenses which are
estimated to be $1,650.00.
Upon motion by Kelm Burchard, seconded by Kristin Williams, and unanimously approved, the motion carried for
both requests.
Mr. Denton proposed the payoff of the CVB loan with Paducah Bank and establish a $150,000.00 line of credit.
Upon motion by Kelm Burchard, seconded by Sara Bradley, and unanimously approved, the motion carried.
ITEM VII: UNFINISHED BUSINES
• No unfinished business discussed
ITEM VIII: NEW BUSINESS
No new business discussed
ITEM IX: CLOSING
Mr. Denton reminded the Board that the next Board meeting is scheduled for September 16,11:30 a.m. The meeting
will be at the Paducah Visitors Bureau.
With no further business, and upon motion by Ms. Burchard, and seconded by Ms. Williams the board adjourned at
1:07 p.m.
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Glenn Denton, Board President Mary Hammond, Executive Director