09-22-2016 VC WS-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
David B. Norris, Mayor
Doug Bush, Vice Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilmember
Mark Mullinix, Councilmember
James P. Kelly, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 8:54 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY CLUB CLUBHOUSE AND FACILITIES
Mr. Kelly noted the purpose of the meeting was to review the clubhouse project and determine
the scope and amenities in order to move forward to the design phase. Large- format architectural
renderings of the building were displayed throughout the Council Chambers.
Architect Brian Idle briefly recapped the actions taken to date and reviewed changes made to the
plan as a result of discussions at the August 16, 2016 Special Workshop. Mr. Idle described the
advantages of the new clubhouse and identified the target market for the clubhouse.
Mr. Idle reviewed the main level floor plan, discussed changes in the restaurant and kitchen layout,
and displayed layout options for the multipurpose room. Discussion took place concerning the
pool bathrooms. Mr. Idle reviewed the lower level floor plan and displayed concept elevations.
Mr. Idle summarized the costs of the project, which are estimated to total $14,975,000, including
the clubhouse, temporary facilities, demolition and site work, design costs, aquatics improvements,
and soft costs.
Hank Gonzalez, the Project Manager for facility design for restaurant proposer Robert Dickert,
discussed the types of events that could be held in the multi - purpose room and the anticipated
revenue to the Village for use of the room. Mr. Gonzalez reviewed the net revenue potential
from casual dining, estimated at $122,896 in year one. Mr. Gonzalez projected a 6.66% return
on a capital investment of $15,000,000. Mr. Gonzalez addressed public comments regarding the
restaurant, menu, and costs.
Mr. Idle reviewed the costs for the new golf operations. Mr. Idle estimated $550,000 in savings if the
cart barn build -out was eliminated; however, the cost to rebuild it later was estimated at $1,000,000.
Mr. Idle discussed the positives and negatives of comparable municipal facilities such as
Palm Beach Par 3, Crandon Park Golf Club, and Abacoa Golf Club.
Council consensus was in favor of the proposed project scope and moving forward to Phase 2.
By consensus, the Council authorized Mr. Kelly to discuss a lease with the restaurant proposer.
The Council will hold further discussions regarding the restaurant proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk