Northport Village Council trustees unanimously approved an extension of a management agreement with Northport Creek Golf Course (NGC) at its regular meeting on April 11. Village President Chris McCann recused himself from the vote and discussion as he is an employee of the golf course.
The agreement ensures an extended 10-year term agreement (until 2034) for the villageowned golf course, and it also modifies the provision that otherwise prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages.
“The basic idea is that it’s been successful for 10 years and we want to give them another 10 years, not two five year renewable terms, but one 10 year term, because that gives them the opportunity to plan and develop alternative revenue sources and that’s really the purpose of the liquor license…” Village Manager Jim Dyer said at the April 8 meeting. “The original contract said they (the golf course) could not have alcohol… What we are saying is we are rescinding that provision with the contract, giving them the opportunity to pursue that if they choose.”
