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RESOLUTION 2023-47
ADOPTED DOC ID: 18708
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN
BOARD ON JANUARY 3, 2023:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages the professional
services of Mary C. Wilson, Esquire, to provide special counsel to the Town of Southold for
certain matters related to the Town’s land preservation program for the year 2023 and
authorizes the Supervisor to sign a 2023 Retainer Agreement. Compensation shall be at a
municipal rate of $250.00 per hour. Additional expenses subject to reimbursement shall include,
but are not limited to, travel time, telecopies, photocopying and printing fees. Invoices submitted
on a monthly or quarterly basis under the terms of this retainer agreement shall be a legal charge
to the 2023 Community Preservation Fund budget line CM.8660.2.500.100 (Legal Counsel).
Denis Noncarrow
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: Greg Doroski, Councilman
SECONDER: Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AYES: Nappa, Doroski, Mealy, Doherty, Evans, Russell
Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
933 Mill Creek Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
631-902-6550
December 20, 2022
The Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor
Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2023 Retainer Agreement
Dear Supervisor Russell:
The letter shall confirm that I would be pleased to serve as special counsel to the Town
of Southold in certain matters related to the Town's land preservation program for the
year 2023. Upon the request of the Land Preservation Department or the Town Board, I
will prepare and negotiate agreements for the purchase of fee interests or lesser
interests in real property, for open space and farmland preservation parcels as
designated by the Community Preservation Project Plan, attend closings, and perform
legal research and any other required professional legal services related to these duties.
My work will focus on the Open Space as well as the Farmland protection component of
the Town's land preservation efforts.
My professional time shall be billed at a municipal rate of$250.00 per hour. Other
additional expenses shall include travel time, telecopies, photocopying and printing fees.
Services shall be submitted in the proper voucher form and invoice, on a monthly or
quarterly basis, as required by the Comptroller's Office.
Any fee understanding to the contrary of the terms set forth in this letter shall be
acknowledged by me in writing.
Please confirm your agreement to this retainer by signing the enclosed copy and
returning same to me. I would like to thank you for this opportunity to work with you in
this capacity and to assist Southold Town in the preservation of its natural resources and
scenic beauty.
Sincerely,
Mary C. Wilson
Dated: / 14 1 aO6B
SCOTT A. RUSSELL, TOWN SUPERVISOR