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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2025-798 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
OCTOBER 21,2025:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr.to execute a retainer agreement with Peter Johnson, Esq. to act
as counsel to the Town of Southold Board of Assessors at the current municipal rate of$195.00
per hour effective 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026, subject to Town Attorney review. Funds are available
in account A.1355.4.500.100 (Legal Counsel).
Denis Noncarrow
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: Adopted
MOVER: Councilman Mealy
SECONDER: Councilwoman Smith
AYES: Councilman Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Doherty,
Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr.
NAYES: None
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PETER D. JOHNSON
Attorney at Law
28 Manor Road, Suite 1
Smithtown, New York 11787
(631)335-0870
e-mail: pjohnson629C-msn.com,
October 3, 2025
Kevin Webster, Chair
Board of Assessors
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road, P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Retainer Agreement/Tax Certiorari Zegal Proceedings/2026
Dear Mr. Webster,
I am enclosing herewith a formal proposal to continue to
assist the Town of Southold in handling assessment review matters
during 2026, on the terms set forth below.
i SCOPE OF ENGAGEMIENT:
Services: I will provide the legal services that, in my
professional judgment, are appropriate for the matter and in
accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards. The
services to be provided will include limited representation in
proceedings commenced only pursuant to RPTL Article 7 (non-SCAR) ,
as follows:
1) review of all grievances/protests and petitions filed
each year as requested and when provided by Town,
2) consultations with the Assessors and/or Town Attorney,
3) demand and review of all relevant financial data
submitted by petitioners,
4) preliminary exposure analysis (e..g. pro-forma income
capitalization) ,
5) attendance at all. settlement conferences,
6) legal research on all valuation issues and alternative
theories,
7) negotiation with adverse parties,
8) appraisal recommendations where necessary,
9) critique of petitioners ' appraisals and/or analyses,
10) review of all proposals, agreements and/or stipulations,
and
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11) settlements only as authorized by the Assessors, and
12) appearance and representation at Court conferences only.
In the event of trials, alternative or co-counsel arrangements may
be necessary, as my current commitments, workload and part-time
practice and resources limits my availability and will require
such assistance, depending upon the circumstances of each case.
Fee: My fee for rendering assessment analysis and legal
services in connection with tax certiorari matters would be based
upon an hourly rate of $195. 00 per hour. Any costs and/or -
disbursements associated with the defense of these matters would
be the responsibility of the Client, and from time to time I might
request reimbursement for reasonable out of pocket expenses,
including but not limited to, title costs, filing fees and
appraisal expenses**.
Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement and
the arrangements described in this letter at any time by written
notice of termination. If my relationship with you is terminated,
all confidential or privileged documents and information provided
by you shall remain confidential, ._except as required by law.
Records retention: Any files will be retained in accordance
with the N.Y. Rules of Professional Conduct, and will be retained
for no longer then three years after the matter is' concluded,
unless otherwise requested by you.
If the foregoing accurately reflects your understanding of
the circumstances under which you are retaining my services,
please arrange for the appropriate approvals, and execute the copy
of this letter enclosed to indicate our agreement, and return same
to me as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very, truly yours,
.Pet. r D. .J son
PDJ/m
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THE FOREGOING IS UNDERSTOOD, ACCEPTED & AGREED TO:
Town of Southold
By: dated:
** Pursuant to Part 137 of the Rules of the Chief administrator of the Courts, the
client has a right to arbitration of any fee disputes.
COVER SHEET FOR DOCUMENTS
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SENT TO:/ I vLw4 n
Sent By: TOWN ATTORNEY, PAUL'M. DECHANCE
DEPUTYT/A, JACK SQUICCIARINI
ASSISTANTT/A, JULIE M. MCGIVNEY
ASSISTANT T/A; BENJAMIN JOHNSON
CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY, AMY SCHLACHTER
Type of Agreement :
Nature of Contract/Agreement
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