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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-1064 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
DECEMBER 17,2024:
RESOLVED,that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Albert J Krupski, Jr. to execute the Engagement Letter with Lori M Hulse, Esq.,
dated December 12, 2024, for legal services as described therein,to be provided to the Town
Trustees for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, at the retainer rate of
$2,000.00 per month, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Denis Noncarrow
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
SECONDER:Brian O. Mealy, Councilman
AYES: Doroski, Mealy, Smith, Krupski Jr, Doherty, Evans
LOR/ M. HULSE
ATTORNEYAT LAW
9 Dolphin Way
Riverhead, New York 11901
(631)905-5150
loriskl6@hotmail.com
Hon. Al Krupski December 12, 2024
Southold Town Supervisor
53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
ENGAGEMENT LETTER 208
Supervisor Krupski:
This writing will memorialize the understanding between the TOWN OF SOUTHOLD and
LORI M. HULSE, ESQ., hereinafter referred to as "the law firm" confirming that you have
retained this firm as Attorney to represent the SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
at public hearings, work-sessions and for counsel on legal issues regarding open applications
before the BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES.
You have agreed to pay the firm a monthly fee of$2,000.00 payable monthly as
scheduled by the Town. The term of this agreement is January 1, 2025- December 31, 2025 and
may be renewed by mutual agreement between-the parties.
It is understood that the law firm's retention does not include any services rendered in
any courts, or any services for other boards or departments of the Town, or representation in
any litigation unless otherwise covered by a separate written agreement between the parties.
• It is understood that the legal service to be provided by the law firm includes:
• Provide counsel and legal advice to the Trustees.
• Review ariy/all open files before the Board of Town Trustees to be heard at the
duly notice public hearings and provide legal guidance before and during the
public hearings. Resolve legal issues related to any pending application.
• Consult with the Trustees if the Board of Town Trustees proposes amendments
to the Town Code regarding Chapters 96, 111, 219 and 275. This is not intended
to include drafting proposed legislation, or attendance at any meeting regarding
amendment to the Town Code.
• Consult with and function as a liaison between the Board of Town Trustees and
representatives of pending applications before the Board including attorneys,
expeditors and pro-se applicants as needed.
• Consult with and function as a liaison between the Board of Town Trustees and
the Southold Police Department Harbor Masters. This includes providing legal
counsel to the Harbor Masters as needed regarding investigations of violations in
connection with matters pending before the Board of Town Trustees.
Attendance by the law firm at special meetings, namely meetings other than one
monthly Board of Town Trustee work-session and one monthly meeting for public hearings will
be billed at a rate of$250/hour. Travel time will not be billed if the meeting location is within
the Town of Southold or the Town of Riverhead.
You have been advised that in order for the law firm to properly protect your interests,
it may be necessary to retain outside experts such as wetlands and shoreline environmental
consultants, coastal and marine engineers. You will be responsible for costs incurred for any
such services. No such expert will be utilized without prior written agreement with the Board of
Town Trustees/Town of Southold.
Kindly indicate your understanding and acceptance of the above by signing this
document below where indicated. You acknowledge receiving a duly executed duplicate of the
original of this letter. I look forward to being of service to the Town.
DATE:
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LORI M. H SE, ESQ.
I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND
ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS ABOVE:
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SUPERVISOR AL KRUPSKI
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES
COVER SHEET FOR DOCUMENTS
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Sent By: TOWN ATTORNEY, PAUL M. DECHA Southolcl
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DEPUTY T/A, JACK SQUICCIARINI
ASSISTANT T/A, JULIE M. MCGIVNEY
ASSISTANT T/A, BENJAMIN JOHNSON
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY, AMY SCHLACHTERX
Type Of Agreement:
Nature Of Contract/Agreement
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