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MELISSA A. SPIRO ��®F So ® Town Hall Annex
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR �O l0 54375 State Route 25
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Southold, New York
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Southold, NY 11971-0959
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
January 10, 2017
Lisa Clare Kombrink, Esq.
Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley,
Dubin & Quartararo, LLP
P.O. Box 9398
Riverhead, NY 11901-9398
Re: 2017 Retainer Agreement
Dear Lisa:
Enclosed you will find Resolution No. 2017-56 that was adopted by the
Southold Town Board on January 3, 2017, engaging your professional services as
legal counsel to the Land Preservation Department with regard to farmland
acquisitions and other matters relating to the Town's land preservation program for
the year 2017.
The Town Board has agreed to and accepted the terms of your 2017 Retainer
Agreement dated October 25, 2016, and Supervisor Scott A. Russell has executed
said agreement on behalf of the Town. I am pleased to provide you herein you're
your copy of the fully executed 2017 Retainer Agreement with the Town of
Southold.
Sincerely,
Melanie Doroski
Sr. Administrative Assistant
enclosures
cc: Southold Town Clerk w/ encs.
Southold Town Attorney w/ encs.
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RESOLUTION 2017-56
ADOPTED DOC ID: 12533
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO.2017-56 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN
BOARD ON JANUARY 3, 2017:
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 2017 Retainer
Agreement. Compensation shall be billed at a municipal rate of$220.00 per hour for Lisa Clare
Kombrink, Esq. and her partner,Martin D. Finnegan, Esq., 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 her associate, Katerina Grinko,will be billed
at$125.00 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 2017 Community Preservation Fund budget CM.8660.2.500.100 (Legal
Counsel).
Elizabeth A.Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
SECONDER:William P. Ruland, Councilman
AYES: Dinizio Jr,Ruland,Doherty, Ghosio, Evans,Russell
Twomey, Latham,
MAILING ADDRESS
Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP Post Office Box 9398
Riverhead,New York 11901-9398
Attomeys at Law 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 o www.suffolklaw.com
Jay P Quartararo t
Peter M.Mott
Janice L.Snead
Anne Marie Goodale
Bryan C.Van Cott
Kathryn Dalli
Laura I.Dunathan
Lisa Clare Kombrink
Patrick B.Fife
Melissa H Sidor
Martin Finnegan-
Kelly E Kinirons
Patricia J.Russell
Reza Ebrahimi Via Electronic Mail
Bryan J Drago
Bernadette E Tuthill
Craig H.Handler
Alexandra Halsey-Storch October 25, 2016
Melissa S.Doris
Daniel R.Bernard
Katerma Grmko
OF COUNSEL
Kevin M Fox
Karen A.Hoeg Hon. Scott A. Russell, Supervisor
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y Re: 2017 Retainer Agreement
PRESERVATION
Dear Supervisor Russell and Town Board Members:
This letter confirms that our firm will serve as special counsel to the Town of
Southold in certain matters related to the Town's Land Preservation Program during the
year 2017. 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 Partner, Martin Finnegan, and Associate,
OTHER OFFICE LOCATIONS Katerina Grinko,will also assist me on an as-needed basis.
20 Main Street
Eas63130Hampton,NY 11937 My time and Martin's time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 will
51 Hill Street be billed at a municipal rate of 220.00 per hour. Katerina's time will be billed at
Southampton,NY 11968 $125.00 per hour. In addition,you will be billed for such out-of-pocket expenses the
631.287.0090 firm may incur in providing services to you. Such expenses include, but are not limited
490 Wheeler Road to, charges for courier or messenger services,photocopies, telephone calls, and postage.
Suite 150
Hauppauge,NY 11788 Our office will send invoices on a monthly basis. We have worked closely with
631.265.1414 Melissa Spiro and Melanie Doroski to keep legal expenses on these matters at a
56340 Main Road
P.O.Box 325 reasonable level, with emphasis on efficiency and coordination. We will continue these
Southold,NY 11971 efforts.
631.765.2300
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Hon. Scott A. Russell
Members of the Town Board
October 25, 2016
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I have enjoyed representing the Town in this very important work. If you have
any questions on our past work or as we move forward,please feel free to call me.
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, ,
Lis Clare mbrink
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Enclosure
AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD:
Town of So old
By: Q�l�
Sco A. Russell, Supervisor