HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-20-2021Edwin J. Paxton Park MAY 7 { 2OZI
Paducah KY CITY CLERK
April 20, 2021
Meeting of the Paducah Golf Commission
Meeting called to order by Chairman Loyd at 6:00 PM at Paxton Park.
Chairman Loyd led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Rick Loyd, Steve Seltzer, Bill Wells, Mark Knecht, Mark
Kettler, John W. Gill, & Jeanne Stroup, Secretary.
Others Present: Director Daniel R. Mullen
Motion by Bill Wells to approve the March 2021 Minutes as written. Motion
Second by Mark Kettier. Motion carried.
Chairman Loyd requested presentation of Old Business:
• No response yet from City Manager regarding parking lot or driveway paving. Mark
Thompson volunteered to speak with Chris Yarbrough of Paducah Public Works
regarding fixing potholes in the driveway.
• Bryant Law Center has agreed to co-sponsor the City Am 2 -Player in 2021. We are
now waiting on Ronnie James' decision re James Marine sponsorship level. Pepsi
has already submitted their sponsorship of $2,500.
• Director Mullen informed us he has hired a replacement for Chris. Gavin Norsworthy
started the beginning of April and has landscaping experience, will train for golf
course needs.
• Plans to begin working on the new practice green renovation in the next week or so.
• Director Mullen indicated he still has plans to sprig, but will not happen until later in
May, had previous goal of May 1.
• Discussion continued after last meeting among Commissioners to remove trees to
improve turf.
The large gumball on #9 was cut last week and the oak behind the practice
green was cut yesterday. Plans to cut the pines behind number 9 and beside
number one as time allows over the next month.
• Director Mullen indicated he thought green giant arborvitae would be perfect for the
extension of the tree line into the parking area as Commissioner Mark Knecht had
suggested to hide some of our maintenance facilities.
• Our financial audit is still going on and we have been given papers to sign (normal
procedure each year), this would indicate we should be in the final stages.
• Phone service has been switched from Lingo Communications to Xfinity and we are
no longer using landlines. Our internet speed has been increased significantly during
the process and we will pay about $75 a month, plus taxes and fees for this. This is a
significant decrease from previous provider.
• Our new cart fleet has been put in service and in connection with this we have
removed the cart dividers. This decision was made for several reasons including: (1)
80-90% of our patrons remove them during the round; (2) studies have shown the
coronavirus is no longer viable after 7 minutes of exposure to sunlight UV rays; (3)
growing availability of the vaccine for those who choose to exercise that option.
Flagpoles have been replaced with traditional poles and bunker rakes and ball
washers will be placed back out on the course this week.
Director Mullen anticipates reopening the Pro Shop sometime in late May or early
June. At that point we will open the bathrooms up back out on the course.
Director Mullen advised he has decided to waive the gas furnace project for the cart
rooms in favor of paving on the course 2 stretches of gravel from 2 to 13 on the front
end and back end of those holes that our carts and equipment use every day and that
can be seen from Parisa Road on one portion. Central Paving has been contacted for
an estimate and Commissioner Mark Knecht suggested we also get a proposal from
Jim Smith Contracting on this, since he is a flagship sponsor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Received a new scoreboard sponsor from Powersports of America—courtesy of a referral
from our friends at Pepsi. Powersports will donate $1,000 to the facility for their sign on
the scoreboard and the opportunity to bring out some product and promote it at times
during the year.
Director Mullen informed the Commission of the passing of Alan Tucker, who worked at
Paxton as a Starter. Subsequently he has hired Johnny McClintock to replace him.
Director Mullen went over the first quarter financials:
o First quarter revenues reflect better weather for January and March in 2021 over
2020.
o Expenses reflect the change in financial situation from last year's coronavirus and
City budget concerns, therefore we have spent more money on fertilizers and
chemicals and supplies earlier this calendar year.
o March green fee play is up over last year, but this is due lifting of COVID
restrictions from March 2020. YTD is up 58% thm the end of the I' quarter and
April is up 30% thru the fust half of the month, once again, these numbers seem
larger due to the COVID restrictions in place last year, this time.
o Membership is up slightly.
Secretary Stroup requested meeting date for May be changed due to scheduling conflict.
Secretary Stroup went over current financial status.
Motion to Adjourn made by Mark Kettler. Motion Second by Mark Knecht. Motion
Carried.
Next meeting: May 11th, 2021 at 6:00 PM.
Rick Loyd, Chairman Jeanne Stroup, Secretary