HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-29-2022- board minutesMEETING MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PADUCAH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
HELD ON September 29, 2022
Pursuant to written notice, a special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Paducah
Convention & Visitors Bureau was held at 9 a.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the Paducah
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Present: Kelm Burchard, Michael Cochran, Glenn Denton, Kristin Williams, and Elizabeth Wieneke
Absent: Sara Bradley, Sherry Kahne, and Vick Patel
Staff: Mary Hammond, Liz Hammonds, and Lynda Peters-Jones
Meeting called to order at 9:06 a.m.
ITEM I: ARPA GRANT APPLICATION
The board reviewed the ARPA Tranche #2 (DMO) items for grant application. Mr. Denton asked
that the CVB consider additional staffing to complete all projects listed. Upon motion by Ms.
Williams, seconded by Mr. Cochran, and unanimously carried, the following motion was adopted:
MOVED, that the formal approval of the ARPA Tranche #2 items for grant application be
dispensed with two amendments: the removal of the request for $60,000 in grant funding
for Wayfinding Signage Research and the addition of $60,000 in grant funding for JCA
Research.
The board reviewed the ARPA Tranche #3 (Meetings & Conventions) items for grant application.
Upon motion by Mr. Cochran, seconded by Ms. Williams, and unanimously carried the following
motion was adopted:
MOVED, that a formal approval of the ARPA Tranche #3 items for grant application be
dispensed and stand as read.
The board reviewed the ARPA Tranche #4 (Multi-Jurisdictional) items for grant application. Upon
motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Ms. Burchard, and unanimously carried the following motion
was adopted:
MOVED, that a formal approval of the ARPA Tranche #4 items for grant application be
dispensed and stand as read.
ITEM II: FALL/WINTER ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
The board reviewed the fall/winter advertising campaign. Mr. Denton asked whether all
requested advertising funds were included in the fiscal year marketing budget; Ms. Hammonds
answered that they were. Upon motion by Ms. Williams, seconded by Ms. Burchard, and
unanimously carried the following motion was adopted:
MOVED, that a formal approval of the fall/winter advertising campaign be dispensed
and stand as read.
ITEM III: AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT
The board reviewed the airport lease agreement. Mr. Denton explained the history up to this
point regarding the process to procure and lease a video wall at Barkley Regional Airport. The
board tabled the issue for further discussion.
ITEM IV: GROUP TRAVEL SALES MANAGER
The board reviewed a request to hire Amina Watson to fill the open position of Group Travel
Sales Manager. Mr. Denton asked Ms. Hammond to explain the application and interview process
to the board. Mr. Denton asked who formally recommends Ms. Watson for the open position. Ms.
Hammond answered she does. Upon motion by Ms. Burchard, seconded by Mr. Cochran, and
unanimously carried the following motion was adopted:
MOVED, that a formal approval of the hiring of Amina Watson to fill the open position of
Group Travel Sales Manager be dispensed and stand as presented.
ITEM V: CLOSING
With no further business, and upon motion by Ms. Burchard, seconded by Mr. Cochran, the board
adjourned at 10:05 a.m.