HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilson, Mary CRESOLUTION 2009-56
ADOPTED
DOC ID: 4573
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2009-56 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JANUARY 6, 2009:
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 for the year 2009; and,
WHEREAS, funding for such legal counsel is provided for and will be charged to the
appropriate Community Preservation Fund budget line; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southotd hereby em,a~,es the orofessional
services of Mary C. Wilson, Esquire, to provide legal counsel to the Land Preservation
Committee at an hourly rate of $210.00 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, telecopies, photocopying and printing fees. Invoices submitted
monthly under the terms of this retainer agreement shall be a legal charge to the 2009
Community Preservation Fund budget line H3.8660.2.500.100 (Legal Counsel);
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUSI
MOVER: Albert Krupski Jr., Councilman
SECONDER: Vincent Orlando, Councilman
AYES: Ruland, Orlando, Krupski Jr., Wickham, Evans, Russell
Mary C. Wilson
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 729
Quogue, New York 11959
631/902-6550
December 23, 2008
Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor
Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2009 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 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 $210.00 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.
cc: Patficia Finnegan, [sq., lown Attorney
Melissa Spire, Land Preservation Coordinator
BT: Sco~A. Russell, Town'Supervisor