HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2023Edwin J. Paxton Park
Paducah KY
August 15, 2023
Meeting of the Paducah Golf Commission
Meeting called to order by Chairman Rick Loyd at 6:00 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, Mark
Thompson, & Jeanne Stroup, Secretary/Treasurer.
Others Present: Director Daniel R. Mullen
Motion by Mark Thompson to approve the July Minutes as written. Motion Second by
Mark Knecht. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Director Mullen updated the Commission on the following:
• City budget assistance update for 2023/2024. Contract For Services has been
issued, signed, and sent back to the city. Discussion about how to manage funds
until they are needed, in order to draw interest and maximize utilization of funds.
• City assistance with equipment request proposal--update. City has approved
$50K for new greens mower, however we are on the vendor waiting list waiting
for delivery.
• Clubhouse renovations update. Anticipate starting on renovations before the end
of the month. Siding will be tan/sand color, roof will be dark green, as well as the
concrete block in the rear of the building.
• Sentry Insurance proposal status and update. This is still being worked on and
negotiated. More research needs to be completed.
• Tee box renovation update—still waiting to start. Wet weather has created delays.
Until we can get caught up on mowing, we will not start on renovations.
• Knoxbox installation complete. The fire department has been out and is the only
one with access to the box.
• Distributed proposed budget for Seniors. The tournament will fill up quickly and
is 80% full already.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Seltzer brought up the primrose on the lake. Had been reading on herbicides and
trying to determine effective treatment for it. Director Mullen has applied a limited test
application with good results and will apply the application on an expanded basis.
Commissioner Knecht has some experience with an aquatic safe herbicide as well that he will
follow up on if necessary.
Director Mullen updated the commission on the following new business:
• Updated the Commission on golf course staff additions. Gavin Norsworthy has gone
back to school two days a week, so he is limited to three days per week. Our two
seasonal weed eaters have gone back to school and are no longer available. We have
hired Dennis Belcher to work part time mowing fairways, and Zach McIntosh has
been hired full time to train as assistant greens keeper, once he gets his spray
licensing completed.
• Discussed the Benefit Scramble and the participation of Baird as a title sponsor. Also
discussed high school teams and potential volunteer/community service in response to
school revenue sharing. Need sponsors for tournament.
• Discussed weather impact on our outings. Had the Paducah Tilghman Invitational
tournament (boys portion), and the girls portion had to be rescheduled due to rain and
lightning delay for Saturday morning, September 2.
• Discussed need for a walk boom sprayer to paint our greens in the winter.
Commission Thompson made motion to buy sprayer, Commissioner Kettler
seconded, unanimous vote in favor to purchase with the understanding the price
should not exceed $2,000.
• Discussed green fee volume YTD and MTD. Rain is having a significant impact on
the month of August.
• FYI: For the next 6 weeks, we have a lot of events scheduled and many will require
course closure due to the number of participants in these events. Maintenance being
done every other Monday morning will also close the course for half a day 2 days per
month thru September.
• Discussion about tee-time scheduling software among commissioners.
• Secretary Stroup went over financials.
Motion to Adjourn made by Steve Seltzer. Motion Second by Rick Loyd.
Motion Carried.
Next meeting: Thursday, September 21st, at 6:00 PM.
Rick Loyd, Chairman Jeanne Stroup, Secretary