HomeMy WebLinkAboutRetainer Agreement-Mary Wilson Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
P.O. Box 729
Quogue, New York 11959
631/653-1443
May 20, 2005
Honorable Joshua Y. Horton
Town Supervisor
Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2005 Retainer Agreement
Dear Supervisor Horton and Members of the Town Board:
This letter confirms that I will serve as special counsel to the Town of
Southold in certain matters related to the Town's land preservation program.
Upon the request of Melissa Spiro, ~ will prepare and negotiate agreements for
the purchase of fee interests in open space parcels as designated by the
Community Preservation Project Plan in place, attend closings, and perform legal
research related to these duties. My work will focus on the Open Space
component of the Town's land preservation efforts.
My professional time shall be billed at a municipal rate of $185.00 per hour.
Other additional expenses will include travel time, long distance telephone calls,
telecopies, photocopying, and printing fees. Services shall be submitted in the
proper voucher form and invoice as required by the Comptroller's Office.
Any fee understanding to the contrary to the terms set forth in this letter must be
acknowledged in writing by me.
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 in the preservation of its important
natural resources and scenic beauty.
Sincerely,
Attorney at Law
cc: Patricia Finnegan, Esq., Town Attorney
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
By/(Jshu~ Y.-Horton, Town Supervisor
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