HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilson, Mary KRESOLUTION 2012-50
ADOPTED
DOC ID: 7416
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-50 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JANUARY 3, 2012:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages the orofessional
services of Maw C. Wilson~ Esquire~ to provide legal counsel to the Land Preservation
Department and authorizes the Supervisor to sign a 2012 Retainer Agreement.
Compensation shall be at a municipal rate of $210.00 per hour to prepare contracts for and to
provide legal services with regard to open space acquisitions, and other matters related to the
Town's land preservation program. Additional expenses subject to reimbursement shall include,
but are not limited to, travel time, photocopies, printing fees, telephone calls, telecopies courier
or messenger services, and postage. Invoices submitted monthly under the terms of this retainer
agreement shall be a legal charge to the 2012 Community Preservation Fund budget line
H3.8660.2.500.100 (Legal Counsel);
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southoid Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Ruland, Councilman
SECONDER: Albert Krupski Jr., Councilman
AYES: Ruland, Talbot, Doherty, Krupski Jr., Evans, Russell
Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
P.O. Box 729
Quogue, New York 11959
631-902-6550
December 7, 2011
The Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor, Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2012 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 Spire, Land Preservation Coordinator, I will prepare and negotiate agreements for the
purchase of fee interests or lesser interests in real property, for open space and land
preservation parcels as designated by the Community Preservation Project Plan, attend
closings and perform legal ~arch 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 cells, telecopiss, 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.
DEPT. OF LAND
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