479.2007
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF DREYER BOYAJIAN
LLP TO REVIEW LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF
QUEENSBURY AND FITZGERALD MORRIS BAKER FIRTH P.C.
RESOLUTION NO.: 479, 2007
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Roger Boor
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 354,2006, the Queensbury Town Board authorized the
engagement of legal services of Dreyer Boyajian LLP in connection with issues concerning Ralph
Macchio, Stranahan Industries and French Mountain properties, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 593,2006, the Town Board authorized engagement of
FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth P.C. as legal counsel for and on behalf of the Town for 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to extend the scope of services of Dreyer Boyajian LLP
authorized by Resolution No.: 354,2006, to include Dreyer Boyajian’s legal review of the Town’s
2007 Legal Services Agreement with FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth P.C.,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes engagement of Dreyer
Boyajian LLP for legal services related to Dreyer Boyajian’s review of the Town of Queensbury’s
Legal Services Agreement with FitzGerald Morris Baker Firth, P.C., at Dreyer Boyajian’s hourly rates
as follows:
a. Partner - $200/hour;
b. Senior Associates - $175/hour;
c. Junior Associates - $150/hour;
d. Paralegals & Law Clerks - $100/hour.
such services not to exceed $1,400 without further Town Board authorization, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes payment for these services shall be paid
for from an account to be determined by the Town Fiscal Manager, and the Town Board authorizes
and directs the Town Fiscal Manager to make any needed budget transfers or amendments to the 2007
Town Budget to provide for such payment, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute a Letter of Engagement and any other needed documentation and take any other action
necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 5 day of November, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Boor, Mr. Sanford, Mr. Strough, Mr. Stec
NOES : Mr. Brewer
ABSENT: None