HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 01_09/13/2007Memorandum on Legal Services performed in July 2007
To: Village Council and Village Manager
From: Scott G. Hawkins
Date: August 31, 2007
This memorandum briefly reviews legal services furnished by Jones, Foster, Johnston &
Stubbs, P.A. in August 2007.
The following matters were generally addressed in this period.:
1. Dallack litigation. Reviewed limited communications related to status of this
matter and possible appeal to the US Supreme Court.
2. Utility ordinance review. Meeting and phone discussions with special utility
counsel John Jenkins regarding his report and review of legal questions associated with
a 1999 ordinance relative to residential water service. Review of draft report and power
point presentation. Limited discussions with Village Council members and staff re
review.
3. Code enforcement. There have been limited communications regarding a code
enforcement proceeding. Also, prepared for and attended Executive Session regarding
ongoing litigation. Limited discussions with staff re settlement overtures and status.
4. Ongoing matters. During August the Firm attended to various ongoing issues
including:
a. Preparation for and attendance at August Village Council meeting;
b. Multiple communications with staff re misc issues;
c. Preparation and attendance at meetings re utility ordinance review;
d. Discussions with attorney for Preserve and staff re Preserve project
status.
e. Limited Manager contract review.
6. Charter Review. John C. Randolph of the Firm has participated in discussions
relative to the Charter Review which the Village Council previously voted to
undertake. This effort is ongoing.
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