Resolution to Appoint VanDeWater & VanDeWater, Kyle Barnett as Village Attorney

Resolution #43-2024 — 2024-12-09

WHEREAS

the Village of Red Hook requires the services of a Village Attorney
the agreement with our current Village Attorney, Mackey Butts & Whalen, LLP, Richard J. Olson, of counsel, expires on December 31, 2024
VanDeWater & VanDeWater LLP is a Poughkeepsie based law firm founded in 1914, with a broad team of lawyers serving the Mid-Hudson region. Kyle Barnett is a partner and has been practicing law since 1997. His practice focuses on municipal law, zoning, planning, land use and litigation, and has provided legal services to other municipalities in Dutchess County
Mayor Smythe, having met with Mr. Barnett and reviewed his qualifications, is requesting approval for her appointment of VanDeWater & VanDeWater LLP, Kyle Barnett as Village Attorney as of January 1, 2025

the Board of Trustees of the Village of Red Hook hereby appoints the law firm of VanDeWater & VanDeWater LLP, Kyle Barnett, Partner, as attorney to the Village of Red Hook, effective January 1, 2025
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Red Hook hereby authorizes Mayor Smythe to sign the Engagement Agreement – 2025 with VanDeWater & VanDeWater LLP dated November 25, 2024