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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilson, Mary C - Legal Counsel Land Pres ., . . ~~..~>> ~II$ s.~ ~"" RESOLUTION 2008-64 ADOPTED DOC ID: 3413 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-64 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON JANUARY 2, 2008: WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Committee has made a recommendation to the Town Board that the Town Board engage outside legal counsel to prepare contracts for and to provide legal services with regard to open space acquisitions; and, WHEREAS, funding for such legal counsel is provided for and will be charged to the appropriate Community Preservation Fund budget line (H3.8660.2.500.100); now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ene:ae:es the professional services of Marv C. Wilson, l~sQuire, to provide lee:al counsel to the Land Preservation Committee at an hourly rate of$195.00 per hour to prepare contracts for and to provide legal services with regard to open space acquisitions, and any other matter related to the Town's land preservation program. Additional expenses subject to reimbursement shall include travel time, long distance telephone calls, teleeopies, photocopying and printing fees. Ptrl~ClQwf/.. Elizabeth A. Neville South old Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Vincent Orlando, Councilman SECONDER: Louisa P. Evans, Justice AYES; Ruland, Orlando, Krupski Jr., Wickham, Evans, Russell " -, ORIGINAL Mary C. Wilson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 729 Quogue, New York 11959 631/653-1443 January 14, 200B Honorable Scott A. Russell Town Supervisor Town of South old P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 RE: 2008 Retainer Agreement Dear Supervisor Russell and Members of the Town Board: This letter shall confirm 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, Land Preservation Coordinator, I will prepare and negotiate agreements for the purchase of fee interests or lesser interests in real property, for open space parcels as designated by the Community Preservation Project Plan, attend closings and perform legal research reiated to these duties. My work will focus on the Open Space component of the Town's iand preservation efforts. My professional time shall be billed at a municipal rate of $195.00 per hour. Other additional expenses shall include travel time, long distance telephone calls, telecopies, photocopying and printing fees. Services shall be submitted in the proper voucher form and invoice, on a monthly basis, and as required by the Comptroller's Office. Any fee understanding to the contrary of the terms set forth in this letter must 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 in the preservation of its important natural resources and scenic beauty. ~~. Mary C. Wilson cc: Patricia Finnegan, Esq., Town Attorney Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator BY: Sco t A. Russell, Town Supervisor ------'><---