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02-07-2019 VC SP-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 2019 Present: David B. Norris, Mayor Mark Mullinix, Vice Mayor Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember Deborah Searcy, Councilmember Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Melissa Teal, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR VENDOR PRESENTATIONS Mr. Lukasik reviewed the past actions taken in seeking a vendor to provide restaurant and banquet services at the new North Palm Beach Country Club Clubhouse. FARMER'S TABLE Mitchell Robbins, Co -Owner, gave a brief history of the restaurant. Joey Giannuzzi, Co -Owner, gave a presentation on Farmer's Table philosophy, decor, private dining, on-site special events, food and beverage menu, Farmer's Table Express, community outreach events, employee training, and marketing. The meeting moved to the Village Hall foyer at 7:07 p.m. for a food tasting presentation. The meeting reconvened in Council Chambers at 7:40 p.m. Discussion took place regarding the rent structure ($200,000 per year for initial five-year term) continued on next page Minutes Village Council Special Session held February 7, 2019 Page 2 of 2 OAKES GRILL Ken Kennerly, Executive Director of the Honda Classic and President/CEO of K2 Sports Ventures, introduced his team of investors and highlighted the strengths each one brings to the project. Jason Emmett, President of Duffy's Sports Grill. discussed the Oaks Grill concept, Duffy's history, and leveraging Duffy's infrastructure and vendor relationships for Oaks Grill. Carl Berry, Duffy's Director of Training, presented an operational overview including the proposed menus, pricing, speed of service, product sourcing, catering, and special events. The meeting moved to the Conference Room at 8:28 p.m. for a food tasting presentation. The meeting reconvened in Council Chambers at 8:47 p.m. Discussion was held regarding the rent structure ($100,000 fixed base rent, plus 5% over a $2,000,000 sales threshold, with no cap) COUNCIL MOTION TO RANK FIRMS Mr. Lukasik requested direction on negotiating a contract with either Farmer's Table or Oaks Grill. By written ballot, the originals of which are attached to the minutes of record, the Village Council ranked the firms. The Village Manager and Village Attorney were directed to commence competitive negotiations with Farmer's Table. F ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Melissa Teal, MMC, Village Clerk CLERK'S TALLY SHEET ` NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR February 7, 2019 Rank Each Firm 1 or 2 1 = 1st 2 = 2nd Farmer's Table Oakes Grill ROUND 1 1 / 1 Total Total ROUND 2 Total Total ROUND 3 Total (Signature) (Signature) Total BALLOT NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR February 7, 2019 Rank Each Firm 1 or 2 1 = 1st 2 = 2nd Rni inr) 1 Rni inri 7 Rni inri _'A Farmer's Table Oakes Grill BALLOT NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR February 7, 2019 Rank Each Firm 1 or 2 1 = 1st 2 = 2nd Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Farmer's Table Oakes Grill BALLOT NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR February 7, 2019 Rank Each Firm 1 or 2 1 = 1st 2 = 2nd Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Farmer's Table i` Oakes Grill (Si aure) BALLOT NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR February 7, 2019 Rank Each Firm 1 or 2 1 = 1st 2 = 2nd Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Farmer's Table I Oakes Grill '7,— I . &Iw Signature) BALLOT NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITY OPERATOR February 7, 2019 Rank Each Firm 1 or 2 1 = 1st 2 = 2nd Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Farmer's Table I" Oakes Grill OL