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NOV 2 8 2023 Edwin J. Panton Park
CITY CLERK N Paducah KY
October 17, 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: Chairman Rick Loyd, Mark Knecht, Steve Seltzer, Mark Kettler, John Gill, &
Jeanne Stroup, Secretary/Treasurer.
Others Present: Director Daniel R. Mullen
Motion by John Gill to approve the September Minutes as written. Motion Second by Mark Kettler.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Discussion re status of investment of funds at Banterra.
• Clubhouse renovations update–still in progress, due to waiting on more supplies. Very pleased
with progress so far.
• Tee box renovation update—still waiting to start. Weather precludes laying of sod at this point in
the year.
• Three trees have been removed. More will be trimmed up as time allows over the winter. Stumps
will need to be ground out, and grass will need to be installed. Very pleased with how it has
turned out.
• Distribute and discuss final financial analysis from the Benefit event.
• Update on the fencing along the driveway. Randy Wiersma, adjacent land developer, will pay half
($1,000) the cost of moving the fence ($2,000).
• Update on the Pro Shop AC unit. The estimate for compressor (new) repair was $7,095 with
Paducah Heating & Air, the estimate to replace the entire unit was approximately $18,600.
Motion to repair at bid of $7,095 made by John Gill, Mark Knecht seconded. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
• Commissioner Knecht had info on tee sheet program. Talked to company called Light Speed, the
program is cloud based with a point of sale unit. Initial investment around $1,000. Monthly fee
would run $300-400 a month. This would allow people to get online and book tee time. This
would free up pro shop phone, and provide real-time updates on tee times. The program is
flexible and adaptable for our needs. www.lightspeedhg.com Director Mullen indicated we should
also speak to the people that administer our website as they provide this service as well, maybe
we could get a bundled package. This will be followed up on as time allows over the offseason.
• Commissioner Seltzer requested that in addition to the COLA % raise, we add an additional
$2,500 to Director's salary for budgeting purposes. Budget will be discussed at the next meeting.
• Director Mullen informed the Commission that Paxton Park will begetting anew fleet of Yamaha
electric carts in the next few weeks. These will be serviced out of Calvert City.
• Commissioner Gill suggested that the course provide 20 tarps for the new fleet of carts since the
old tarps on the EZ go carts will likely not work. Director Mullen will get pricing and we will
revisit this once we have the information.
• Discuss Jackson Street access for member through our gate. They own a golf cart and would like
to drive their cart directly onto the course. Director Mullen feels the member is responsible and
would not create an issue however, after discussion, the Commission felt like this was not in the
best interest of the course to allow this, due to the precedent that would be set, and Director
Mullen agreed and will inform the member making the request.
• Discuss quarterly results from operations.
• Discuss green fee volume YTD.
• Update the Commission on the winter preparedness turf protocols, and our current status. We
have started getting grass ready for the winter.
• Commissioners signed Thank You cards for Kenny, Mark, Russ & Freddy for their help with the
Benefit event.
• Commissioner Gill made the Director aware of an erosion issue on 6 ditch that could cause injury.
Director Mullen indicated he would look at it immediately and get it taken care of.
• Chairman Loyd thanked Director Mullen on how great the course is, and the hard work that has
been done.
• Secretary Stroup went over financials.
Motion to Adjourn made by Mark Knecht. Motion Second by Mark Kettler. Motion Carried.
Next meeting: Tuesday, November 21st, at 5:00 PM.
Rick Loyd, Chairman Jeanne Stroup, Secretary