HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilson, Mary RESOLUTION 2019-56
o��C} I ADOPTED DOC ID: 14791
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-56 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN
BOARD ON JANUARY 2, 2019:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby enIzalzes the professional
services of Mary C. Wilson, Esquire, to provide legal counsel to the Land Preservation
Department and authorizes the Supervisor to silzn a 2019 Retainer Agreement.
Compensation shall be at a municipal rate of$245.00 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 2019 Community Preservation Fund budget line. .
CM.8660.2.500.100 (Legal Counsel).
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William P. Ruland, Councilman
SECONDER:Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AYES: Dinizio Jr, Ruland, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans, Russell
Mary C. Wilson, Esq.
P.O. Box 165
Quogue, New York 11959
631-902-6550
November 21, 2018
The Honorable Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor, Town of Southold '
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
RE: 2019 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 2019.
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$245.00 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,
Mary . Wilso
NOV 2 6 2018
SCOTT A. R SELL, TOWN SUPERVISOR
DEPT.OF Lq;JD
--.v...�Rrc
OFFICE LOCATION:
MELISSA A. SPIRO *OF SU!/TTown Hall Annex
LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR �0� O. 54375 State Route 25
melissa.spiro@w
ton.southold.ny.us (corner of Main Road& Youngs Avenue)
Southold, New York
Telephone(631)765-5711 va
0
MAILING ADDRESS:
www.southoldtownny.gov � ��
�+0WN,� P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971-0959
DEPARTMENT OF LAND PRESERVATION
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
RECEIVE®
January 10, 2019 JAN '1 0 2019
Mary C. Wilson, Esq. Southold Town Cj6rk-
933 Mill Creek Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Re: - 2019 Retainer Agreement
Dear Mary:
Enclosed you will find Resolution No. 2019-56 that was adopted by the
Southold Town Board on-.January 2, 2019, 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 2019 Retainer
Agreement dated Nove'mbex21, 2018; 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 2019.Retaiiner.Agreement with the Town of Southold.
Sincerely,
Melanie Doroski
Sr. Administrative Assistant
enclosures
cc: Southold Town Clerk w/ encs.