06-29-2017 VC SP-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 29, 2017
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
Mark Mullinix, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Deputy Village Clerk
Absent: Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilmember Bickel, who was out of town. All members of staff were present, except
Village Clerk Melissa Teal, who was absent due to illness.
CLUBHOUSE BUDGET. DESIGN AND OPERATIONS
Andrew Lukasik explained the reason for the meeting and gave a brief history of past meetings
regarding the Clubhouse. Mr. Lukasik gave a synopsis of what would take place at the present
meeting and stated that a final floor plan for the Clubhouse would need to be decided upon and a
decision as to whether or not to move forward with Carl Von Luger LLC as the Clubhouse
Restaurant Operator. Mr. Lukasik stated that Brian Idle of Peacock + Lewis would review and
discuss the existing Clubhouse floor plans and that Hank Gonzalez would discuss the current
status of the Peter Luger lawsuit against Carl Von Luger LLC.
Brian Idle gave an extensive and thorough review of the Clubhouse floor plans. Mr. Idle then
reviewed the Clubhouse budget and discussed and explained modifications and alternate floor
plans that would reduce the cost of the Clubhouse.
Andrew Lukasik discussed the various dining options for the clubhouse. Mr. Lukasik reviewed
and discussed the Clubhouse Project's Program Value Engineering Review/Analysis.
Public comment regarding modifications and alternate Clubhouse floor plans was heard.
Hank Gonzalez stated that Robert Dickert was unable to attend the meeting and apologized on
Mr. Dickert's behalf for his absence. Mr. Gonzalez gave a review and status update on the Peter
Luger lawsuit against Carl Von Luger LLC. Mr. Gonzalez stated that a settlement proposal has
been received from the Peter Luger Organization and they were close to finishing the process of
the lawsuit. Mr. Gonzalez stated that it was decided that the Carl Von Luger name would not be
kept as the operating name for the restaurants at the Clubhouse. Mr. Gonzalez stated that a new
name would be used for the restaurant at the Clubhouse. Mr. Gonzalez reviewed and discussed
the future plans that Mr. Dickert has for the restaurants at the Clubhouse. Mr. Gonzalez
discussed and explained how the restaurant would be financed.
Council discussed and expressed their concerns regarding the Clubhouse restaurant.
Minutes of Village Council Special Session held June 29, 2017 Page 2 of 2
Public comment regarding the future plans and financing for the Clubhouse restaurant was heard.
Discussion ensued among the Councilmembers, Hanle Gonzalez and Brian Idle as to how to
proceed with the Clubhouse floor plans and restaurant.
Brian Idle stated that if Council was ready to move forward the project could be put out for bid
by the end of July.
Andrew Lukasik stated that he would work with Mr. Idle and bring back proposed floor plans at
the July 13th Council Meeting for Council to make a final decision on how to proceed with the
Clubhouse.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Jes9i �a Green, CMC, Deputy Village Clerl--