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4.39 4.39 3018 ORGANIZATIONAL\BARTLETT PONTIFF STEWART RHODES—Labor and Personnel Legal Semites—3018-19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART & RHODES, P.C. FOR TOWN LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW/NEGOTIATIONS RESOLUTION NO. ,2018 INTRODUCED BY: WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury requires legal representation in a wide variety of matters to deal with the numerous legal issues that come before and involve the Town, and WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Purchasing Agent issued a Request for Proposals for general Town legal services as well as legal services specifically pertaining to employment and labor law/negotiations, and WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed all such received Proposals, and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to engage Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., (BPSR) for the provision of legal services for matters specifically related to employment and labor law/negotiations on a contractual basis for the years 2018 - 2019 on an hourly basis for all requested employment law, labor law and labor negotiation services as set forth in BPSR's November 28, 2017 letter proposal, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes the engagement of Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart & Rhodes, P.C., for the provision of legal services for and on behalf of the Town for the years 2018-2019 on an hourly basis for all requested employment law, labor law and labor negotiation services in accordance with BPSR's November 28, 2017 letter proposal, and BE IT FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to execute any needed Agreement related to such legal services in form acceptable to the Town Supervisor or any other documentation and take all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 1St day of January, 2018,by the following vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: 2 November 2017 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY,WARREN COUNTY, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CONSULTING SERVICES The Town Board of the Town of Queensbury,New York, Warren County, is soliciting proposals for legal services for the Town, Town Departments and its various boards. 1. Objective The Town of Queensbury, a municipal corporation in the State of New York, is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide a variety of legal services. Attorneys or firms may submit a proposal for*: A. Town Board,Town department legal services and Town Planning Board and Town Zoning Board of Appeals legal services.Which would include, among other things: Bond/BAN/debt issuance, contract formation and review, district formation, district consolidation,Article 7 &78 proceedings, EMS/Fire issues and contracts, environmental/SEQRA, FOIL/Open Meetings,Highway Law, Inter-municipal Agreements, Insurance—health,property and liability, Lake George Park Commission. Municipal code development and amendment. B. Employment& Labor Law/Negotiations *The Town reserves the option of securing different firms for A and B. 2. Scope of Services The selected firm will perform day-to-day duties for the Town including providing legal guidance to the Supervisor,the Town Board, Department Heads and administrative boards such as the Planning and Zoning Boards.Routine duties include but are not limited to: 1. Advise on issues relating to Town and Town Laws governing the Town; 2. Advise on matters relating to zoning, land use, environmental matters and code enforcement; 3. Draft local legislations to include local laws and resolutions; 4. Provide guidance with respect to the State Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA); 5. Attend Town Board meetings and provides advice as needed; and 6. Upon request, attend Planning Board, Zoning Board of appeals and other administrative board meetings and advise the boards as needed. 7. Counsel will be available for conferences,telephone consultation and special meetings with the Town Board and appropriately authorized Town personnel. Counsel will be available to draft and review letters,opinions and other legal documents and represent the Town in matters of litigation. 8. Counsel will review Town Board resolutions representing planning and zoning issues. 3. Compensation The selected firm will be paid by the Town on a monthly basis.All requests for payment are to be submitted in detail on the appropriate voucher to be provided by the town. Please note that, in some instances, payments will be made as a pass through from a developer who, as part of his/her project is required to reimburse the town for services rendered. 4. Terms of Agreement It is intended that this agreement will be for a duration of two years. The agreement for legal services may be terminated by either party by thirty(30) days written notice. The agreement will provide for annual review of compensation and evaluation of performance.The agreement is non-exclusive and allows the Town to obtain legal services from other providers if, for any given project, it determines such services to be necessary. 5. Professional Liability Insurance The firm shall, at its sole expense, acquire, continuously maintain during the period in which the firm is performing services, and provide the Town with acceptable proof of professional liability insurance coverage with an annual aggregate of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, covering acts, errors, or omissions of a professional nature committed or alleged to be committed by the firm or any of its subcontractors as a part of its performance of professional services. The firm shall agree to maintain in full force and effect during the term of the contract Workers Compensation Insurance. In addition,the firm agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Town against all liabilities, claims and demands for personal injury or property damages or other expenses suffered or arising out of or caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the firm, its subcontractors, agents, or employees incurred in the performance of its services. 6. Experience and Qualifications Expertise of the firm shall be demonstrated by proof of past contract successes providing similar services as described in Section 2. The proposals will be evaluated on knowledge, experience and successes of these similar services. Interested law firms must submit the following: 1. A description of your firm's history, expertise and experience to accommodate those items listed in#1. Objective. 2. Resumes of your firm's members. 3. A description of your firm's familiarity with the Town of Queensbury's legal needs. 4. Please submit a not to be exceeded hourly rate and an annual cap (exclusive of special counsel services including litigation, bond counsel, labor negotiations - arbitration and beyond -or other authorized special projects);the annual cap will be the agreed upon amount that if legal fees surpass,the contracted firm will still furnish required legal services, but the town will not be obligated to pay. 5. Identify your billable in-house expense items and the amounts you intend to bill for them. 6. Proof of liability insurance. 7. List any potential or existing conflicts of interest: (disclosure of conflicts will not automatically exclude applicant) a. Work being done for outside parties. b. Work being done by your firm with others doing business in the Town of Queensbury. c. Members of your firm who are currently, or have been in the past two years,members of a political committee. d. Any relations or relationships with employees of the Town that might have the appearance of a conflict of interest. e. Other. 7. Proposal Submission Information Submission Date and Time: November 30, 2017 @ 4:00 PM One (I) original&eight(8) copies Submit to: Purchasing Agent Joanne Watkins Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury,NY 14585 Clearly mark the submittal with the title of this RFP and the name of the responding firm. Only those RFP responses received prior to or on the submission date and time will be considered. The Town of Queensbury reserves the right to select the proposal of more than one firm to fulfill the legal service needs of the Town. 8. Rejection of Proposals The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to reject any proposal if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of such respondent fails to satisfy the Town that such respondent is properly qualifies to carry out the obligations of the RFP and to complete the work contemplated therein.The Town reserves the right to waive any minor informality in the RFP. PAUL E.PONTIFF BARTLETT,PONTIFF,STEWART &RHODES,P.C. KARLA WILLIAMS BUETTNER ALAN R.RHODES ELISABETH B.MAHONEY ROBERT S.MCMILLEN ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN D.WRIGHT Prime C.McINTmE P.O.Box 2168 JESSICA HUGABONE VINSON MARK A.LEBOWTTZ ONE WASHINGTON STREET J.LAWRENCE PALTROWITZ MALCOLM B.O'HARA GLENS FALLS,NEW YORK 12801-2168 BENJAMIN R.PRATT,JR. PATRICIA E.WATKINS OF COUNSEL MARK E.CERASANO BRUCE O.LIPINSKI TELEPHONE(518)832-6443 RICHARD J.BARTLETT PAULA NADEAU BERUBE FAX(518)824-1040 1926-2015 JONATHAN C.LAPPER EMAIL jlpAbpsrlaw.com ROBERT S.STEWART JAMES R.BURKETT WEBSITE www.bpsrlaw.com 1932-2001 STEFANIE DILALLO BITTER BERTRAM J.DUBE SERVICE BY FACSIMILE NOT ACCEPTED 1916-1999 November 28, 2017 Purchasing Agent Joanne Watkins Town of Queensbury 742 Bay Road Queensbury,New York 12804 Re: Request for Proposals for Legal Services-Employment&Labor Law/Negotiations Dear Ms. Watkins: This letter is in response to the Town of Queensbury's request for proposals for legal services. I and my firm are extremely interested in providing legal services to the Town of Queensbury, and are immediately available to provide legal services to the Town. This proposal is for Employment and Labor Law, and negotiations only. (Item 1.B. in the Request for Proposals) Our firm represents numerous municipalities,school districts,and private sector employers in employment law,_laborla atd collective bargaining negotiations._ I have been one of the attorneys at our law firm who has represe ntemunicipalities for over thirty years. I am currently the principal attorney providing employment law, labor law and collective bargaining negotiations services to Warren County and Washington County,as well as to the Village of Corinth,the Village of South Glens Falls, the Town of Moreau, the Glens Falls City School District, the Queensbury Union Free School District, the Hudson Falls Central School District, the Warrensburg Central School District,the Hartford Central School District, and SUNY Adirondack. As you are aware,I have previously provided labor negotiations services and labor-related services to the Town of Queensbury. I have successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements,resolved grievances, defended EEOC and Division of unman u c mlagainst municipalities, obtained favorable results before the Public Employment Relations Board, and obtained favorable arbitration awards. Our firm is very familiar with the Town of Queensbury's legal needs. Our firm successfully negotiated many Collective Bargaining Agreements with CSEA,and is very familiar with the terms of the Town's current Collective Bargaining Agreement,including the health insurance plan design and the challenges of the increasing health insurance costs to the Town. Our firm is also very familiar with the Affordable Care Act and its application to the Town. As a local law firm with experienced municipal attorneys, we are aware of the day-to-day needs of the Town. Purchasing Agent Joanne Watkins Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart&Rhodes,P.C. Page 2 I am enclosing a copy of my resume for your review. Our law firm was established in 1935 and currently employs 20 lawyers,6 paralegals and 21 support staff. Our firm has had over 30 years of experience in representing municipalities and school districts in all aspects of their operations, including •eneral municipal law issues, litigated matters, labor relations contract negotiations (including mediation and factfinding),grievances, arbitrations,matters and proceedin•s before the l ublic Employment Relations Board liscipf nary proceedings,including civil service hearings and disciplinary matters, matters involving the New York State Division of Human Rights, unemployment insurance caims disabilities claims, matters involving the New York State Civil - 'Service Law,and matters involving the New York State Retirement Law. Also,our firm represents a number of employers that operate Head Start programs, including agencies located in Saratoga, Greene, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Essex, Clinton and Franklin Counties. We provide employment law, labor law, and collective bargaining negotiation services to those employers in areas that are similar to those provided to our municipal clients. I would be the attorney primarily responsible for the representation of the Town of Queensbury. In addition, Karla Buettner, who is a principal in our firm, would be available to provide legal assistance. I am also enclosing Karla's resume for your review. Attorneys in our firm are members of the New York State School Board Attorneys' Association, the Association of Towns of the State of New York, the New York Conference of Mayors,and the labor law committee of the New York State Bar Association. Our firm subscribes to Lexis-Nexus for on-line legal research and also subscribes to the following services for publications: Education Department Reports, the Labor Lawyer, the Employment Coordinator, including the Employment Alert newsletter, the Fair Labor Standards Handbook, the Employer's Guide to Health Insurance, and the Public Employment Relations Board reports. The lawyers in our firm are admitted to practice in all courts of the State of New York,the Federal Courts for the Northern District of New York,the Second Circuit Court of Appeals,and the United States Supreme Court. In representing municipalities,our firm is extremely knowledgeable of all of the laws that would affect the Town of Queensbury. Our firm has handled a number of cases involving constitutional issues,including due process and First Amendment rights. We have defended municipalities in cases involving federal law including, 1983 actions,EEOC and Division of Human Rights matters, Title VII and Title IX matters,unemployment claims, disability claims, and improper practice charges. Our firm prides itself on our service to clients. We will respond to telephone calls from the Town Supervisor the same day or no later than the following day. We will provide direct office telephone numbers and cell phone numbers for immediate assistance. If requested,we will prepare and provide written legal opinions to the Town Board and/or the Town Supervisor. We also will notify the Town Supervisor when there are legal changes due to statutory regulations,and decisions that affect the Town of Queensbury. As the managing attorney for the firm,I ensure that all requests are responded to promptly. I will be available to attend Town Board meetings when necessary. Purchasing Agent Joanne Watkins Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart& Rhodes,P.C. Page 3 Pursuant to the Request for Proposals, I am enclosing proof of our firm's professional liability insurance coverage confirming that we have an aggregate of$2,000,000 per occurrence of insurance coverage,and agree to maintain Worker's Compensation insurance during the term of our representation of the Town. Also,we agree to the indemnity and hold harmless provision referenced in the Request for Proposals. Our firm currently represents several clients before the Town of Queensbury's Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Our firm would continue to represent clients before those Boards. Pursuant to existing opinions, such representation does not create a prohibited conflict of interest. Similarly, our firm represents the Lake George Park Commission and our firm would continue to do so. Pursuant to existing opinions, such representation does not create a prohibited conflict of interest. We are not aware of any potential or existing conflicts of interest. In response to the Request for Proposals,please be advised that Malcolm O'Hara and John Wright, who are principals of our law firm, are members of the Warren County Republican Committee and the Queensbury Town Republican Committee. No other member of our firm is currently, or has been in the past two years, a member of a political committee. Our proposal for rates,fees,charges,and in-house expenses are on a separate page enclosed herewith. I would be pleased to meet with the members of the Town Board at a mutually convenient time. Please let me know if you need any additional information or documentation from our firm at this time. Once again,thank you for the opportunity to submit our firm's proposal and hope that we will be able to provide the designated legal services to the Town of Queensbury. Sincerely, BARTLETT, PONTIFF, STEWART &RHOD .417 . BY: 'fir J. Lawrence Paltrowitz Direct Line: (518)832-6443 Direct E-mail:lipAbpsrlaw.com JLP:tlh Enclosures • Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart&Rhodes, P.C. Costs/Fees For all requested employment law,labor law,and labor negotiation services,our firm would charge a retainer of$2,500.00 per month. However,any litigated matters(including any proceedings before an administrative agency,court,impartial hearing officer or arbitrator)would be billed at the following hourly rates: Attorneys - $200.00 per hour Paralegal - $120.00 per hour Our firm would not bill for any other category of employee of our firm. Our firm would not charge the Town of Queensbury for telephone charges,routine photocopying,routine postage,faxes or mileage fees to and from the Town of Queensbury, or for any in-house expense items other than the following extra-ordinary expenses: disbursements for extraordinary expenses for which our firm paid on behalf of the Town of Queensbury,any required overnight lodging,mileage at$.53 per mile for required travel to locations other than the Town of Queensbury,extraordinary photocopying by an outside service, or overnight mail service paid to a third party. Our firm would also bill for charges incurred for filing fees,process server fees, witness fees, arbitrator fees, impartial hearing officer fees, or necessary expert fees. As an alternative, our firm would bill the Town on an hourly basis for all requested employment law, labor law, and labor negotiation services, at the following hourly rates: Attorneys - $200.00 per hour Paralegal - $120.00 per hour Our firm would also apply the disbursement policy referenced above. RESUME J. LAWRENCE PALTROWITZ One Washington Street, PO Box 2168 Glens Falls,New York 12801 (518) 832-6440 e-mail-jlp@bpsrlaw.com Present Employment: Member of the law firm of Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart&Rhodes,P.C., One Washington Street, Glens Falls, New York since 1975; principal in firm since 1980;managing principal of firm since 1986;President of firm since 2001. President and Sole Shareholder of Preferred Advocates, Ltd., providing legal, labor relations and consultant services since 1999. 1975 -Admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of New York and in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of New York; 1978 -Admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court; 1981 -Admitted to practice law in the United States Tax Court. Former Legal Employment: 1974-1975 - Legal Assistant for the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department,Albany,New York. 1987-2009 - Senior Law Examiner for the New York State Board of Law Examiners. Education: June 1974 - J.D. Degree from Albany Law School of Union University, Albany,New York;graduated cum laude;Member of the Justinian Society; Comments Editor and member of the Albany Law Review; June 1971 -B.S. Degree from Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca,N.Y. -Dean's List. Professional Organizations: New York State Association of School Attorneys, Inc. Capital District Labor and Employment Relations Association. American Arbitration Association, Panel of Arbitrators Chairperson and Member of the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Fourth Judicial District(1997-2016) New York State Bar Association (Charter Member of the Labor Law Committee) Saratoga County Bar Association Warren County Bar Association Education and Labor Related Law Experience: Represented school districts in Education Department matters, including litigation before the Commissioner of Education. Negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of municipalities for Warren County, Washington County, Town of Queensbury, Town of Moreau, Village of Corinth, Glens Falls City School District, Hartford Central School District,Hudson Falls Central School District,Lake George Central School District,Queensbury Union Free School District,and SUNY -Adirondack. Represented municipalities in grievance arbitrations. Represented school districts in Committee on Special Education hearings. Represented municipalities in Article 7 Real Property Tax Assessment Proceedings. Represented municipalities in general construction projects. Represented municipalities in disciplinary proceedings including 3020-a proceedings and Section 75 Civil Service Hearings. Represented municipalities before Administrative Law Judges in Unemployment Insurance hearings. Represented municipalities and private sector employers before New York State Division of Human Rights. Bond Counsel for school districts and other municipalities in financial matters. Represented municipalities before the Public Employment Relations Board • (PERB) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Negotiated collective bargaining agreements on behalf of community action agencies. Represented management in numerous private sector negotiations with various unions,including SEN Local 200 United,United Electrical,Radio and Machine Workers of America, General Services Employees Union, International Ladies'Garment Workers Union,Teamsters Union Local 294, Teamsters Union Local 687, United Paperworkers Union, United Steelworkers Union, and District Counsel 1707 of AFSCME. Represented management in private sector arbitrations. 139146/1A Karla Williams Buettner One Washington Street, PO Box 2168 Glens Falls,New York 12801 (518) 792-2117 kwb@bpsrlaw.com LEGAL EXPERIENCE Admitted to Practice January 2003,New York State, Third Department March 2003,U.S.District Court,Northern New York Bartlett,Pontiff,Stewart&Rhodes,P.C., Glens Falls,NY Principal Attorney, January 2011 -present Associate Attorney, September 2002-December 2010 Practice in municipal law, including general municipal law, litigation,tax certiorari proceedings, code enforcement and labor activities. Act as town and village attorney, as well as special counsel to municipalities. Act as counsel for numerous school districts, municipalities and private clients in general litigation and tax certiorari proceedings. Practice in not-for-profit law,homeowners associations and condominiums and education law.Practice in civil litigation, including insurance defense work, contract,real property litigation,personal injury, appellate and trial work. Mediation Assistance Program,Government Law Center,Albany,NY Certified New York State Mediator The Rowlands& Clark Law Firm,LLC,Albany,NY Law Clerk, Summer 2001 - Summer 2002 Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office, Troy,NY Intern,Fall 2000 Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York,Albany,NY Law Clerk, Summer 2000 EDUCATION Albany Law School of Union University,Albany,NY Juris Doctor,cum laude,May 2002 Moot Court Board, 2001-2002 Recipient,Donna Jo Morse Award for Best Coach, Spring 2002 Coach, Civil Rights Appellate Team,Fall 2001 - Spring 2002 Quarterfinalist,McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition,Fall 2001-Spring 2002 Member,Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition Committee, Fall 2001 Quarterfinalist, Second Best Brief, Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Competition,2000 Member,National Trial Team,2000-2001 St.Bonaventure University, St.Bonaventure,NY BA in Political Science, Secondary Concentration: Philosophy of Law,May 1999 magna cum laude Ideal Bonaventure Woman, May 1999 Outstanding Attorney,American Mock Trial Association Regional, Spring 1999 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/APPOINTMENTS Third Judicial Depaitment, Supreme Court,Attorney Grievance Committee Member, October 2016-present Third Judicial Department, Supreme Court, Committee on Professional Standards Member, May 2015- October 2016 Executive Committee Member, May 2016- October 2016 Third Judicial Department, Supreme Court,Judicial Hearing Officer Selection Advisory Committee Member, 2013-present New York State Bar Association Committee on Law,Youth and Citizenship,Mock Trial Tournament, Chairperson, Warren/Washington County Mock Trial Tournament, 2010 present Torts,Insurance and Compensation Law Section,Member,2011 present Municipal Law Section,Member, 2012 present Warren County Bar Association Immediate Past President, June 1, 2017-present President, June 1, 2016-May 31, 2017 Chairperson, Mock Trial Committee,2012 present President-Elect, June 1, 2015-May 31, 2016 Vice-President,June 1, 2014-May 31, 2015 Director-at-Large, 2010-2014 Chairperson, Young Lawyers Committee, 2009-2014 Member, Centennial Committee,2012-2013 Saratoga County Bar Association Member, 2004 present Women's Bar Association of the State of New York Member, 2003 present Member, Executive Committee, 2004-2005 Adirondack Women's Bar Association Member, 2003-present Founding member, 2003 President, 2004-2005 Vice-President, 2003-2004 Volunteer, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, 2012 present American Bar Association Order of the Banisters COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Board of Directors Member, March 2017-present Law,Youth&Citizenship Program of the New York State Bar Association Distinguished Service Award 2015 Notre Dame Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Schuylerville,New York Teacher,Faith Formation, 2004-present Lector,August 2004-present Member, Pastoral Council,September 2012-present Member, Building and Grounds Committee,February 2013-present Prospect Child and Family Center Board of Directors,Member, January 2011 -June 2014 20 under 40 Award, The Post Star,September 2011 PRESENTATIONS Presenter,Adirondack Paralegal Association,November 2015 Those are Real Laws? Unusual Laws Still on the Books and Their Histories Presenter, Warren County Bar Foundation Annual Real Life Symposium,2010-2014 Privacy in the Electronic Age (2010, 2013) Privacy and Social Media in the Electronic Age (2011, 2012, 2014) Presenter, New York Conference of Mayors Public Works School,2014 Plenary Session, Legal Panel Presenter, Adirondack Paralegal Association,April 2011 The Use of Technology in the Workplace:Practicalities and Pitfalls • .N#1 © „Apar A:�iQQ P0 RO MernberArgo.Gro.up Insurer Home Office Address: Insurer Administrative Office: 8720 Stony Point Parkway,Suite 400 8720 Stony Point Parkway,Suite 400 Richmond,VA 23235 Richmond,VA 23235 DECLARATIONS LAWYERS' PROFESSIONAL UABIUTY POLICY NOTICE: THIS POLICY IS WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS MADE AND REPORTED BASIS. TO BE COVERED,A CLAIM MUST BE FIRST MADE AGAINST YOU DURING THE POLICY PERIOD AND REPORTED TO THE UNDERWRITER DURING THE POLICY PERIOD OR SIXTY (60) DAYS THEREAFTER, OR FIRST MADE AGAINST YOU AND REPORTED TO THE UNDERWRITER DURING AN EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD,IF APPLICABLE. THE LIMIT OF LIABILITY AVAILABLE TO PAY JUDGMENTS OR SETTLEMENTS WILL BE REDUCED AND MAY BE EXHAUSTED BY PAYMENT OF CLAIM EXPENSES. DEDUCTIBLES APPLY TO JUDGMENTS,SETTLEMENTS AND CLAIM EXPENSES. PLEASE REVIEW THE POLICY THOROUGHLY. Insurer: Colony Insurance Company Producer: Amwins Brokerage Of New England,LLC 308 Farmington Ave. (hereinafter referred to as the"Underwriter') Farmington,CT 6032 Policy Number: LPL409082 TIE INSURERS) NAMED HEREIN IS (ARE) NOT Renewal of Policy Number: LPL409082 LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NOT SUBJECT TO ITS SUPERVISION, AND IN THE ITEM 1. 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DEDUCTIBLE: $50,000 Each Claim AG EO 8000 LPN-12-14 Page 1 of 3 This is to certify that Excess Line Association of New York received and reviewed the 07/17/2017 L ��� attached insurance document in accordance with Article 21 of the New York State Insurance Law 1'Hh.INSURER(S)NAMED HEREIN IS(ARE)NOT LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Excess Llys ASSOCIATION NOT SUBJECT TO ITS SUPERVISION,AND IN THE EVENT OF THE INSOLVENCY OF THE OF NEW YORK INSURER(S),NOT PROTECTED BY THE NEW YORK STATE SECURITY FUNDS.THE POLICY MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO ALL OF Mk.REGULATIONS OF MN.DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO POLICY FORMS. DR'Ute=,-r/1 oNT/P S ( (yam' (=%,‘ — of JilIijrrrixn vii vrn$ gf$uffninsers RESOLUTION No. 496 OF 2017 RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY SUPERVISORS VANSELOW,FRASIER,MCDEVITT,BROCK,SEEBER, MONTESI, LEGGETT,MACDONALD AND HYDE AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT TO RETAIN BARTLETT,PONTIFF, STEWART& RHODES,P.C. TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH LABOR MATTERS AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS OF THE WARREN COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WHEREAS, the County Attorney is requesting that the County extend the agreement for legal services with Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart& Rhodes, P.C. ("Bartlett") in connection with all labor relations matters and issues relating to the general operations and legal matters of the Warren County Attorney's Office for a period of three months, terminating on March 31, 2018, for a lump sum amount of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars($3,750)per month,plus any costs and disbursements,and for any matters outside labor relations matters and consultant services for issues relating to general operations and legal matters of the Warren County Attorney's Office, Bartlett will bill the County at the rate of One Hundred Eighty Dollars ($180)per hour for principal attorney's time, One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150) per hour for associate attorney's time and One Hundred Twenty Dollars($120)per hour for paralegal time or a mutually agreed upon flat fee for the particular matter at the time, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED,that the Warren County Board of Supervisors hereby authorizes the Warren County Attorney to retain Bartlett,Pontiff,Stewart&Rhodes,P.C.,for the legal services described in the preambles of this resolution, and be it further RESOLVED, that the funds shall be expended from Budget Code A.1420 440 Law (County Attorney) -Legal/Transcript Fees. \jms\033-17 DECEMBER 15, 2017 BOARD MEETING