HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-2022 CVB Bd Minutes - 2MEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PADUCAH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
HELD ON July 16, 2022
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, July 12, 2022, at the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Present: Sara Bradley, Kim Burchard, Glenn Denton, Vick Patel, and Kristin Williams.
Absent: Michael Cochran and Sherry Kahne
Staff: Fowler Black, Mary Hammond, Liz Hammonds, Lynda Peters-Jones, and Hannan Caronongan
ITEM I: OPENING
CVB Board Chairperson, Glenn Denton, called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
ITEN II: VISITORS - No visitors to report
ITEM III: MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes of the June 16 monthly meeting and June 29, 2022, called meeting. Upon motion
by Ms. Williams, seconded by Ms. Burchard, and unanimously carried the following motion was adopted:
MOVED, that a formal approval of the minutes of the previous regular meeting of the Paducah CVB Board of
Commissioners held on June 16, 2022, and special Board meeting held on June 29, be dispensed and those
minutes stand approved as read.
ITEM IV: FINANCIAL REPORTS
The Board reviewed the June 30, 2022, Financial Report. Upon motion by Mr. Patel, seconded by Ms. Burchard, and
unanimously carried the following motion as adopted:
MOVED, that a formal approval of the June 29, 2022, Financial Report be approved and stand as read.
ITEM V: REPORTS
Implementation Committee Report:
No report given
Staff Reports:
Each team member was asked to share highlights from their reports and to also ask the board if they had
questions, comments, or if there was anything the Board could help with. Board members were then
referred to the CVB staff’s written monthly reports for more details on activities and meetings. See
attached reports. (Reports were emailed to Board of Commissioners.)
ITEM V: REQUESTS:
Ms. Hammond presented bid from Servpro for restoration/service/remodel of front restroom, staff
restroom, removal of vines from exterior wall, and removal of all debris. After discussion by board, it was
determined the bid was too high. Ms. Hammond was instructed to solicit additional bids before moving forward.
(Copy of Servpro bid may be found in Master Board Book)
ITEM VI: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Board discussed the following items:
• Auto Recharging Stations – Paducah Power would like to take lead on this project. They will be
attending a workshop in Nashville. Mr. Denton suggested we do a follow up with Danny Carrol and
report back. CVB could possibly be a participant partner or liaison with partners.
• Esports – Follow-up
ITEM VII: NEW BUSINESS
Board
• Airport Video Wall – More research is needed to determine CVB partnership or role.
• Staffing during large events – July 4th was given as example when CVB presence, of some form, is
needed. (Ambassadors, Temp workers, Students from Murray, Volunteers could be given gift
certificates to local restaurants)
• Eclipse 04/08/24 – Research to begin Event Coordination for April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse
ITEM IX: CLOSING
Mr. Denton reminded the CVB Board that the next Board meeting is scheduled for September 15, 11:30 a.m. The
meeting will be at the Paducah Visitors Bureau.
With no further business, and upon motion by Ms. Williams, and seconded by Ms. Burchard the board adjourned at
12:35 p.m.
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Glenn Denton, Board Chairperson Mary Hammond, Executive Director