Troy Town Board Creekside Restaurant plans announced
By Linda Beaulieu
Golf course matters once again took up the majority of the Troy Town Board’s agenda April 6, as they prepare for the opening of Densons Creek Golf Course, May 1.
Pending final approval from the town attorney, commissioners authorized Town Manager Greg Zephir to sign a contract with Creative Food Concepts to operate the restaurant at the course, as well as the ballroom and meeting areas once those two sections have been renovated. As soon as the contract is approved, the company can apply for ABC permits.
Creative Food Concepts, based in Indian Trail, also manages food service operations at Stonebridge Golf Club and South Piedmont Community College in Monroe, Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation, Weddington Swim and Racquet Club, and Porter Ridge Athletic Association in Hemby. The restaurant, to be called Creekside, will typically be open the same hours as the golf course, from 7 or 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., as well as providing beverage cart services on the course Friday through Sunday.
The menu includes a variety of sandwiches served with one side, ranging from $3.50 to $7.25, appetizers and salads, and entrees, including chicken, mahi-mahi, steak and shrimp and grits, priced from $9.25 to $12.25. Golfers wishing to pick up food at the turn can call ahead and have their food ready to go. All prices include tax. A children’s menu will also be available.
As part of the agreement, the company will pay the town $500 a month rent as well as 6 percent of all gross sales.
The board also approved the contract to lease new EZ Go golf carts from National City Commercial Capital, at a cost of $2,840 a month, including a warrantee for mechanical problems. In addition, the board approved leasing three other pieces of equipment needed for course maintenance and driving range maintenance at a cost of $390 a month. The expenditures will come from the previously approved Troy Recreation Complex budget.
Membership and course play dues and fees were also approved, including $250 per quarter membership for members with in-county addresses and $200 a quarter for out-of county residents.
Fees for 18-hole play, using a cart, include $12 for members. This rate for non members is $22 Monday through Friday, $26 weekends and holidays. Walking rates for non members are $10 weekdays and $14 weekends and holidays.
Zephir explained that fees are subject to change each fiscal year but would have to be advertised and approved the town board.
As of April 9, nearly 50 memberships have been purchased. A membership drive tournament is set for June 29, which will also include equipment vendor displays and other events in order to attract more members. Zephir said he is pleased with the number of memberships, which are running significantly ahead of what he expected prior to the course opening.
Commissioners also approved rules for the Troy Farmer’s and Produce Market, which is planned to open May 1 in the basement area of Hotel Troy. The policies are based on a similar farmer’s market in Asheboro with revisions to fit the town’s purpose. The board approved a recommended daily space lease of $10, but the policy also allows for annual memberships for a nominal fee that will give members first choice on space. The policy sets guidelines for sales of produce, other food items and handcrafts and is available at town hall. Zephir said plans are under way to include some outside sale space as well.
In other business, the board:
• Approved a resolution to seek federal stimulus construction grants and loans for the project to pipe treated wastewater to irrigate the golf course, as well as previously approved plans for new centrifuge equipment at the treatment plant and line extensions related to the Handy sewer project. The board had previously approved application for these projects to Clean Water Management Trust Fund but will instead apply for federal funds since the projects have an environmental purpose and are shovel ready, giving them a strong chance for approval. Zephir expects notice of awards in late May.
• Presented a cash donation, given by town employees and board members, to Matt McGuine, son of town employee Johnny McGuine, to help with Matt’s medical expenses.
