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VOTING ON THE RESTAURANT?
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by Forrest Fetherolf

The one question opinion poll is nothing more than a feeble attempt to con SCA residents to vote yes to have a restaurant.

The restaurant pros and cons are not accurate and misleading in many ways:


1) Restaurant would likely not pay for rent, utilities and property taxes.The estimate does not include cost for repair and maintenance of restaurant equipment and wear and tear on interior of restaurant by increased traffic. SCA would be exposed to additional liability for non-resident goers.
2) It is a known fact non-residents will not be attracted to the restaurant. No one would drive to the restaurant just for the view with all the competition within minutes on Eastern, soon to be more in the area of the Henderson Airport minutes west of SCA, Rounder’s is an example on Volunteer and Executive.

3) Local real estate agents have said many times the restaurant does not contribute to increased value of home sales. SCA has been without a restaurant most of time since established and home values have remained high with and without a restaurant.

4) Most, if not all, clubs are not willing to be forced to exclusive restaurant catering. SCA’s population is diversified with many nationalities and requires different styles of food. The clubs would not have any control of food choices and the costs. Several clubs have events with nearly 300 attendees, the ball room is the only location to handle that many.

Convert the space to multipurpose room’s pros and cons:

1) The cost to convert is only a guess at this point according to Forrest Quinn. The amount could be possibility less if negotiated properly. If $750,000 is correct, the increased cost is only $105 per roof top as a one-time pay if a special assessment is required.

2) The increase annual operating cost of $22 per roof is inaccurate.SCA residents already pay for all costs to maintain the space out of existing dues.

3) With about 60 charter clubs the additional space would eliminate the constant battle of clubs and residents to plan their events.

4) There is absolutely no evidence of demographics changing to require less space for clubs and events. History will show over the last few years more clubs have been formed and more residents are joining those clubs. An example is Woodchips which has grown to about 265 members with new members joining every year.

Under normal circumstance as a restaurant would be a nice thing to have. SCA has paid for and suffered through 5 out of 5 restaurant failures. Chances are the 6th restaurant will fail and residents will be stuck once again with the expense and back to square one with what to do with the space.

If common sense would prevail, SCA should give up another attempt for a restaurant and convert the additional space for club member events and usage for resident’s activities.