HomeMy WebLinkAboutRyan, James RESOLUTION 2021-896
ADOPTED DOC ID: 17554
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-896 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
NOVEMBER 30,2021:
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 at the current municipal rate of$200.00 an
hour. Funds are available in account A.1355.4.500.100'(Legal Counsel).
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Dinizio Jr, Councilman
SECONDER:Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
AYES: Nappa,Dinizio Jr,Doherty, Ghosio,Evans, Russell
Law Of
fee o f James Ryan
15 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
MASTIC BEACH,NEW YORK 11951
JAMES RYAN TEL:(631)834-3995
Admitted in New York Email:Jryanlaw53 a yahoo.com
Admitted in New Jersey Fax: 631-395-6279
RECEIVED
RETAINER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN DEC 2021
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD AND
JAMES RYAN,ESQ.
Southold Town Clerk -
THIS AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES,made on January ,2022,by and
between James Ryan, Esq. and the Town of Southold(hereinafter the Town)have its principal
place of business at 53095 Main Road, Southold,NY 11971. This agreement is subject to the
terms of Southold Town Resolution No.&OD I-$cj(p ,passed at the Southold Town Board
meeting held on ,\ny Pm ber -�O_, 2012L-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 matters before 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.
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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.
S RYAN,ESQ.
15 Riverside Avenue
Mastic Beach,NY 11951
631-834-3995
By: ell
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold,NY 11971