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ADOPTED DOC ID: 10409
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-52 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JANUARY 6,2015:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby.engages the professional
services of Mary C.Wilson,Esquire,to 0rovide legal counsel to the Land Preservation
Department and authorizes the Supervisor to si2n a 2015 Retainer Agreement.
Compensation shall be at a municipal rate 'of$220.00 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 2015 Community I Preservation Fund budget line
H3.8660.2.500.100 (Legal Counsel).
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William P. Ruland, Councilman
SECONDER:Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
AYES: �Ghosio, Dinizio Jr, Ruland, Doherty, Evans, Russell
Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
I P.O. Box 165
Quogue, New York 11959
631-902-6550
December 26, 2014
The Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor, Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2015 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 for the year 2015.
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
and land preservation 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$220.00 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 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.
Sincerelyr
7 s ,
M C. son
SCOTT A. RUSSELL, TOWN SUPERVISOR