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ADOPTED DOC ID: 11437
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2016-52 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JANUARY 5, 2016:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages the professional
services of Lisa Clare Kombrink,Esquire, to provide legal counsel to the Land
Preservation Department and authorizes the Supervisor to sign a 2016 Retainer
Agreement. Compensation shall be at a municipal rate of$220.00 per hour for preparing
contracts for and to provide legal services with regard to farmland acquisitions, and to assist in
other matters related to the Town's land preservation program. Time for paralegals will be billed
at $100.00 per hour. 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 2016 Community Preservation Fund budget CM.8660.2.500.100 (Legal
Counsel).
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Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William P.Ruland, Councilman . •
SECONDER:Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AYES: Ghosio, Dinizio Jr, Ruland,Doherty, Evans, Russell
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Twomey, Latham,
MAILING ADDRESS.
Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP Post Office Box 9398
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Rtverhead,New York 11901-9398
MAIN OFFICE:
Thomas A.Twomey,Jr 33 West Second Street
(1945-2014) Riverhead,New York 11901-9398
Stephen B Latham
John F Shea,III Telephone.631.727.2180
Christopher D Kelley Facsimile:631.727.1767
David M Dubin 4 www.suffolklaw.com
Jay P.Quartararo r
Peter M Mott
Janice L Snead
Anne Marie Goodale
Bryan C Van Cott•
Kathryn Dalli
Laura I.Dunathan
Lisa Clare Kombrink
Patrick B Fife RECEIVED
Melissa H Sidor
Martin D Finnegan o
Kelly E Kinirons
Lauren E Stiles , NOV ..42015
Patricia J Russell Via Electronic and Regular Mail �/
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Bryan J Drago
Bemadette E Tuthill October 30, 2015 DEPT OF LAND
Craig H.Handler PRESERVATION
Alexandra Halsey-Storch
Melissa S Doris Honorable Scott Russell, Supervisor
OF COUNSEL Town of Southold
, Kevin M Fox
Karen A Hoeg P.O. Box 1179 _
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Jennifer P Nigro• Southold,New' "York 11971 .
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Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members:
This letter confirms that I will serve as special counsel-to the Town of Southold in
certain matters related to the Town's land preservation program during the year 2016. I
will continue to provide legal advice to Melissa Spiro and her Department,prepare and
negotiate agreements for the purchase of development rights, including contracts and
conservation easements, attend closings, and perform any needed legal research related
to these duties. My work will continue to focus on the farmland preservation program,
including revisions to the grant of development rights easement and advice to Melissa,
the Town Board and the Land Preservation Committee regarding policy issues, as
necessary.
My time from January 2016 through December 31, 2016 will be billed at a
municipal rate of 220.00 per hour. Time for the paralegals will be billed at$100.00. In
OTHER OFFICE LOCATIONS addition, you will be billed for such out-of-pocket expenses the firm may incur in
20 blain Street
East Hampton,NY 11937 providing services to you. Such expenses include, but are not limited to, charges for
631 324 1200 courier or messenger services,photocopies, telephone calls, and postage. Our office
51 Hill Street will send'invoices on a monthly basis. We have'worked closelywith Melissa Spiro and
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631 287 0090 Melanie Doroski to keep legal expenses on these matters at a reasonable level, with
490 Wheeler Road continued emphasis on efficiency and coordination. We will continue these efforts.
Suite 165G
Hauppauge,NY 11788
631 265 1414 - I have enjoyed representing the Town in this very important work. If you have any
56340 Main Road questions on our past work or as we move forward,please feel free to call me.
P.O.Box 325
Southold,NY 11971
631 765 2300
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Please confirm your agreement to this retainer by signing and returning the
enclosed copy of this letter to us. I look forward to working with you and thank you for
the opportunity to be of service to the Town of Southold.
Sincerely,
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Lisa Cl Kombrink
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AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD:
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By: colt A. ussell/rpervisor