HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilson, Mary CRESOLUTION 2010-56
ADOPTED
DOC ID: 5463
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2010-$6 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JANUARY 5, 2010:
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 preservation program for the year 2010; 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 Southold hereby ent, a~es the orofessional
services of Mary C. Wilson~ Esquire, to provide legal counsel to the Land Preservation
Committee at an hourly rate of $200.00 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, but are not
limited to, travel time, courier or messenger services, photocopies, telephone calls, telecopies,
and postage. Invoices submitted monthly under the terms of this retainer agreement shall be a
legal charge to the 2010 Community Preservation Fund budget line H3.8660.2.500.100 (Legal
Counsel);
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Talbot, Councilman
SECONDER: Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AVES: Ruland, Orlando, Talbot, Krupski Jr., Evans, Russell
Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
P.O. Box 729
Quogue, New York 11959
631-902-6550
November 12, 2009
The Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor, Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2010 Retainer Agreement
Dear Supervisor Russell:
The letter shall confirm that I would be pleased to 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 $200.00 per hour. Other additional
expenses shall include travel time, long distance telephone cells, telecopies, photocopying and
pdnting 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 shall 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.
SCOTT A. RUSSELL, TOWN SUPERVISOR
1 3 2009
PRES£RVAT!ON
J