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Paducah Civic Beautification Board I CITY
Paducah City Hall, 500 S. 5t" Street, Paducah, KV 42001
Meeting Minutes — August 10, 2026
Call to Order: 12:01 p.m. CDT/ 1:01 p.m. EDT
Members in Attendance:
Mark Anderson, Wayne Armbruster, Fowler Black, Kay Cochran, Mary Dossett, Misty Freeman, Kathy
Montgomery, Michele Murphy, Karen Petter, Denny Roof, Parker Jaco, Tim Story, and Storm Wilson.
Members Not in Attendance:
Jill Durham, JJ Coad, Staci Drake, Ashley Gentry, and Marcia Harbison.
Approval of Minutes
Storm Wilson made a motion to approve the July meeting minutes. Kathy Montgomery seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Correspondence
Kay Cochran reported that she wrote a thank -you letter to Paul Grumley in appreciation of his service.
Secretary's Report
No report.
Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer reported:
• Current total: $5,314.45
Committee Reports
Paducah Welcome Signs
Kathy Montgomery invited Michelle Smollen and Chris Yarbrough to join the the board meeting for a discussion
regarding improvements to the Paducah welcome signs. Kathy, Michelle, Chris and Pam Spencer have all been
working on this project together
The four primary locations currently being addressed are:
• Fire Station #2
• Applebee's
• The Grove
• Mercy Hospital
Proposed improvements include landscaping, stone maintenance, lighting upgrades, concrete edging, and
replacement of existing entry signs.
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Chris stated that these four signs are the primary concern at this time. Once those signs are addressed, attention will
turn to the smaller signs throughout the city.
The board discussed options for mulcb versus rock around the signs.
Kathy Montgomery made a motion to approve the aesthetic/design concept for the stone, signs, concrete edging,
and plants. Karen Petter seconded the motion. Motion approved. No financial expenditures were approved as part
of this motion.
Membership — Karen Petter
Karen reminded the board of new members Parker Taco and Marcia Harbison.
House of the Month — Kay Cochran
The August 2026 House of the Month was awarded to:
Randy Farmer
245 Cedar Avenue
Memorial Garden —Wayne Armbruster
No report.
Social Media — Misty Freeman
Social media performance for the previous 28 days:
• 13,899 views
• 1,439 engagements
• 23 new followers
PAN — Kathy Montgomery
All four houses are ready for the planting of dogwood trees. The committee is currently waiting for appropriate
temperatures and availability of the dogwoods.
Paducah Corridors — Wayne Armbruster
Wayne reported that issues involving trash or other problems along state roads can be reported through an available
website.
Open Discussion
Tim Story suggested obtaining additional bids for plants to be used around the welcome signs.
Mark Anderson provided an update on the playground project. The project has encountered several rules and
regulatory requirements, and the board discussed additional contacts who may be able to help move the project
forward. Karen mentioned Buzz and/or Sandra as possible contacts.
The Tree Board meeting will be held Thursday, August 20, at 8:30 a.m.
The board also discussed scheduling a time for members to meet at the Memorial Garden, particularly for those who
have not had an opportunity to see much of the garden.
City of Paducah Bicentennial
Parker Jaco discussed the upcoming 200th anniversary of the founding of Paducah in May 2027 and proposed
designing a new flag for the city for this event. Parker distributed a packet containing rough drafts of several
possible flag designs. The acting board chair raised the issue ofwhether that would be an issue the Civic
Beautification Board would provide guidance on to the city advisor, but no determination was made whether or not
we would have a role in an endeavor of that kind.
The board also discussed approaching General Matters about sponsoring trees in response to the loss of a
considerable number of trees in the West Paducah.
Adjournment
Mary Dessert made a motion to adjourn. Kathy Montgomery seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Meeting Adjourned 1:00 pm CDT/2:00 EDT