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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKombrink - legal counsel "Tx;',-„ RESOLUTION 2016-52 yam ) 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). eija4 e24.,e240, 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 Celebrating Over40yars(2f.Service 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 �/ Reza Ebrahimi - 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 _ - Jennifer P Nigro• Southold,New' "York 11971 . 0NY S LA BARS } LLM IN TAXATION •• NY S NJ BARS . • _ - O NY,NJ S PA BARS Rei 2016 Retainer Agreement 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 Southampton,NY 11968 y p 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 a 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, Ai c._ , . , , . Lisa Cl Kombrink LCK:kg AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD: l� By: colt A. ussell/rpervisor