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ADOPTED DOC ID: 13595
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2018-66 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN
BOARD ON JANUARY 2,2018:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages the professional
services of Mary C. Wilson,Esquire, to provide legal counsel to the Land Preservation
Department and authorizes the Supervisor to silzn a 2018 Retainer Agreement.
Compensation shall be at a municipal rate of$235.00 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 2018 Community Preservation Fund budget line
CM.8660.2.500.100 (Legal Counsel).
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert Ghosio, Councilman
SECONDER:Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AYES: Dinizio Jr, Ruland, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans, Russell
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Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
P.O. Box 165
Quogue, New York 11959
631-902-6550
November 28, 2017
The Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor, Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2018 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 2018. ,i
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'$235.00.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.
Sincerely,
Mar C. Wils RE C E E
J6XIQXc&UWNOV 2 8 2017
SCOTT A. USSELL, TOWNS PERVISOR
DEPT.OF LAND
PRESERVATION
OFFICE LOCATION:
MELISSA A. SPIRO *QF sorry Town Hall Annex
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR ��� Ol0 54375 State Route 25
melissa.spiro@town.southold.ny.us (corner of Main Road& Youngs Avenue)
Southold, New York
Telephone(631)765-5711
Facsimile(631)765-6640 �! �Q MAILING ADDRESS:
COU NTY,� P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971-0959
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
RECEIVED
January 10, 2018 JA N 1 1 2018
Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
P.O. Box 165 Southold Town Clerk
Quogue, NY 11959
Re: 2018 Retainer Agreement
Dear Mary:
Enclosed you will find Resolution No. 2018-66 that was adopted by the
Southold Town Board on January 2, 2018, engaging your professional services as .
legal counsel to the Land Preservation Department with regard to open space land
acquisitions and other matters relating to the Town's land preservation program.
The Town Board has agreed to and accepted the terms of your 2018 Retainer
Agreement dated November 28, 2017, and Supervisor Scott A. Russell has executed
said agreement on behalf of the Town. I am pleased to provide you herein with your
copy of the fully executed 2018 Retainer Agreement with the Town of Southold.
Sincerely,
Melanie Do c1
Sr. Administrative Assistant
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