10-11-2005 VC SP-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
~• JOINT MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AND THE COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
OCTOBER 11, 2005
Present: Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Robert F. Rennebaum, President Pro Tem
Donald G. Noel, Councilman
Mark Bates, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present, except the Village Attorney. All members of the Country
Club Advisory Board were present as follows: Lewis Piccioli, Chairman, Gregory Karambelas,
Vice Chairman, Sandy Finck, Secretary, Joseph O'Hagan, Jim Bender, John Archetti, and
Rosemary Truesdell.
GOLF COURSE RENOVATION PROJECT
The purpose of the meeting was to review design plans and discuss the golf course renovation
project. Village Manager Mark Bates reviewed the purpose for redesign of the golf course and
renovation of the Country Club. Mr. Bates stated that the golf course project would include
replacement of the irrigation system, replacement of tees, greens and fairways, and the addition
of length to the course. Mr. Bates advised that a conceptual master plan for all areas of the
Country Club other than the golf course has been prepared so that the parameters for the golf
course renovation may be considered with regard to allowing for future expansion or
redevelopment of the clubhouse and tennis courts if desired.
Mr. Brian Idle of Peacock & Lewis presented a conceptual Country Club Master Plan,
incorporating ideas for redesign of the clubhouse, parking lot, and non-golf facilities.
Chris Cochran, Ray Ball, and Doug Morey of Nicklaus Design presented plans for the golf
course renovation project. Mr. Cochran reviewed the proposed layout of the golf course and
discussed the impact on the current course design if the master plan is to be considered in the
future. Mr. Cochran compared cost estimates for renovating the golf course as a Nicklaus
signature design or replacing the irrigation system and re-turfing the existing course.
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF
VII.LAGE COUNCIL AND COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY BOARD
OCTOBER 11, 2005
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Mr. Bates reviewed a budget outline reflecting golf course expenses and projected revenue for
the current year, as well as projections for the next five years. Mr. Bates discussed adjustments
to the current year budget which will be required if the course is closed. Mr. Bates reported on
financing of the project.
In response to questions from the Country Club Advisory Board, Mr. Cochran discussed the
design layout changes necessary to allow for future implementation of the proposed master plan.
The Country Club Advisory Board discussed the project with regard to the advantages and
disadvantages of redesign versus renovation of the golf course. The consensus of the Country
Club Advisory Board was in favor of redesigning the golf course as a Nicklaus signature design
with modifications as needed to allow for possible future implementation of the master plan.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC
Village Clerk
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