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Taunton Golf Commission advances clubhouse planning, forms building committee
Summary
The commission reviewed a proposed 2,000-square-foot clubhouse (Morton Building option), confirmed a building committee and agreed to bring the city CFO and superintendent of buildings to the next meeting for procurement and bidding discussion.
The Taunton Golf Commission on Oct. 9 reviewed preliminary plans for a proposed clubhouse at Parker and confirmed a building committee to move the project forward.
Ed, a course staff member who briefed the commission, said the site selection was constrained by a 40-foot setback from the street and by the need to avoid encroaching on the golf course. "A 2,000 square foot building would be approximately 40 by 50," Ed said, describing the footprint under consideration. He identified a Morton Building modular option as a likely candidate but said several follow-up questions remain.
The commission identified members of the building committee as Seth Turner, Sam Delgado, Fred Rayum, David Shavs and Susan Davis, with the commission chair to be "moderately involved," according to the committee report. The chair and course staff agreed that Paul Champagne and others who know clubhouse operations will be consulted for interior layout and function.
Commissioners said procurement rules will govern the project. "That will have to go to bid because of the size," the chair said during discussion. Members agreed not to begin active fundraising or donor solicitation until design and procurement requirements are clear; a commissioner said outreach to banks and donors will follow once the project scope is finalized. The commission also agreed to invite the city CFO and the superintendent of buildings to the November meeting for further direction on procurement and budgeting.
Commissioners discussed visiting comparable municipal clubhouses and projects built for other golf courses to evaluate layout, costs and trade-offs. Ed said the building committee can review proposals and, where practical, visit nearby installs to learn pros and cons.
No formal motion to select a building or award a contract was taken on Oct. 9. The commission set the next regular meeting for Nov. 13 and asked that the CFO and the superintendent of buildings attend to advise on bidding, procurement and potential cost-savings measures.
