1996-02-14
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 1996
12 NOON
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RES. 104-107
TOWN BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Supervisor Fred Champagne
Councilman Betty Monahan
Councilman Theodore Turner
Councilman Connie Goedert
Councilman Carol Pulver
Supervisor Champagne-Opened the meeting
The purpose of the meeting today is to take a look at a resolution to employ Miller, Mannix and Pratt and to
discuss some contractual language.
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 104.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby moves into Executive Session to
discuss contractual language regarding the employment of Miller, Mannix and Pratt.
Duly adopted this 14th day of February, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION NO. 105.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its executive session and
moves back into regular session.
Duly adopted this 14th day of February, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF THE SERVICES
OF MILLER, MANNIX & PRATT, P.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 106.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Betty Monahan
WHEREAS, the current Town Attorney, Paul B. Dusek, is planning to officially resign from the
position of part-time Town Attorney to become Full-Time Attorney for the County of Warren, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury has determined that an interim law firm
be hired to assist with the Town's legal affairs, which continue to increase and need to be resolved in a
timely fashion, and
WHEREAS, the Town has interviewed three law firms and several individual attorneys in an
effort to fill the position,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby authorizes the retention of
the services of Miller, Mannix and Pratt, P.C., effective immediately, on an interim or trial basis, in order to
fill the Town's immediate need for full-time counsel availability, until a final decision is made by the Town
Board to continue with outside counselor a full-time, in-house Town Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Miller, Mannix and Pratt, P.c., shall bill the Town on a monthly basis, based on
the amount of time actually spent on Town legal matters, at the hourly rate of $125., and that said bills
include a brief description of the legal services performed, the date of said services, and the charges for the
same, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that said services shall be paid forfrom the Legal Services Account, No.: 001-1420-
4130, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement
for the legal services referenced hereinabove.
Duly adopted this 14th day of February, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES Mrs. Goedert, Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Champagne
NOES None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION ADJOURNING MEETING
RESOLUTION NO. 107.96
INTRODUCED BY: Mrs. Carol Pulver WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Queensbury hereby adjourns its meeting.
Duly adopted this 14th day of February, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Pulver, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Turner, Mrs. Goedert, Mr. Champagne
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully submitted,
Miss Darleen M. Dougher
Town Clerk-Queensbury