07-31-2017 VC SP-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 31, 2017
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
Marls Mullinix, President Pro Tem
David B. Norris, Councilmember
Susan Bickel, Councilmember
Andrew D. Lulcasilc, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, Village Cleric
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present, except the Village Attorney.
NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB CLUBHOUSE
Mr. Lulcasilc noted the Council's decision to issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for an
operator to provide food and beverage services at the new clubhouse. Mr. Lukasik outlined
issues to be considered in conjunction with preparation of the RFP, including, but not limited to,
moving forward with the existing design.
The Council discussed options and asked questions about the clubhouse project. Concerns were
expressed regarding the overall cost of the project and the total square footage allocated to food
and beverage operations.
Joe Gaudet, Gaudet and Associates, reviewed the square footage assigned to the food and beverage
component in the current design and the cost of the kitchen equipment. Mr. Gaudet addressed
Council questions concerning the construction documents, the RFP process, and timelines.
Architects Sean Sulchu and Bob Braido of Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners, LLC responded
to Council questions regarding the clubhouse project.
Building Official Peter Ringle discussed how a redesign would impact plan review and scheduling.
Mr. Sulchu advised that Peacock + Lewis had already begun discussing options for a hybrid design
that would keep the spirit of the structure and design while reducing the size to comply with the
Council's request. Mr. Sulchu estimated that a schematic plan could be ready in a few weeks.
It was suggested that the architect take out the fine dining restaurant, downsize to one kitchen and
reduce the associated storage area, and put together a concept for Council review in three weeks.
Regarding the banquet space, it was noted that Council intends this as a multi-purpose area to be
used for banquets, meeting rooms, and other public activities.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia to ask the architect to suspend any activity on
finalizing the current design, keep the current casual dining (grill room/bar) at about 120 seats,
downsize the facilities needed for the restaurant proportionately, and come back with a concept
within three weeks. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bickel and passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk