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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO.2019-97 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JANUARY 15,2019:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute a retainer agreement with James Ryan, Esq. to act as
counsel to Town of Southold Board of Assessors.
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Elizabeth A.Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
SECONDER:Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AYES: Dinizio Jr, Ruland, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans
ABSENT: Scott A. Russell
RETAINER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AND
JAMES RYAN, ESQ.
THIS AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES,made on January2019, by and
between James Ryan, Esq. and the Town of Southold(hereinafter the Town)have its principal
place of business at 53095 Main Road, Southold,NY 11971. This agreement is subject to the
terms of Southold Town Resolution No. ao(q -9-1—,passed at the Southold Town
organization meeting held on January 15, 2019 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
James Ryan will negotiate the Town's interests in tax certiorari matters initiated pursuant to the Real
Property Tax Law, and provide general assessment advice to the Board of Assessors and the Board
of Assessment Review on assessment practices and procedures.James Ryan shall attend at least one
meeting of the Board of Assessment Review as time allows. My fees for professional services
rendered for representation in these matters in the Supreme Court,Suffolk County,will be computed
at my standard hourly rates for municipal services in effect from time to time as my services are
rendered. My current municipal hourly rate is$200.00,billable in 6 minute intervals.No change in
hourly rates will occur without the prior consent of the Town.
The Town will be responsible for the payment of any costs,expenses and disbursements incurred by
James Ryan on its behalf including,but not limited to,fees for appraisals,court filing,stenographers,
transcripts,overnight delivery,extraordinary photocopying,and any other necessary disbursements
on behalf of the Town. No disbursement for appraisal fees will be incurred without the prior consent
of the Town.
Statements of my hourly charges will be rendered to the Town periodically,approximately monthly,
as the work progresses. Invoices shall include; a brief explanation of services rendered,
disbursements incurred by my office and time spent on the matter.Upon receipt of my invoice,the
Town is expected to review the invoice and promptly bring to my attention any objections to the
charges stated.
In the event of a fee dispute-you are advised that the Town has the right, at its election, to seek
arbitration to resolve the fee dispute. In such event, I shall advise the Town in writing by
certified mail that the Town shall have 30 days from receipt of such notice in which to elect to
resolve the dispute by arbitration, and the decision resulting from arbitration is binding upon both
James Ryan and the Town.
My representation shall terminate at the end of the current calendar year or upon a 30 day written
notice by the Town. Upon termination of my services the Town will be charged only the fee
expenses (time and disbursements) incurred within that period.
JA ES RYAN, ESQ.
15 Riverside Avenue
Mastic Beach,NY 11951
631-834-3995
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Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold,NY 11971
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Office of the Town Attorney
Town of Southold
Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Telephone : 631-765-1939
Facsimile: 631-765-6639
MEMORANDUM
To: Ms. Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Clerk
From: Mary Silleck
Secretary to the Town Attorney
Date: January 23, 2019
Subject: Agreement between Town of Southold and James Ryan,
Esq. (2019 Retainer Agreement)
With respect to the above-referenced matter, I am enclosing the original
Agreement together with the Resolution.
If you have any questions regarding the enclosed, please do not hesitate to call
me. Thank you.
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