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HomeMy WebLinkAbout193180 12/22/2010 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 364560 Page 1 of 1 0 ONE CIVIC SQUARE NORRIS CHOPLIN SCHROEDER LLP r o CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 101 WEST OHIO STREET, 9TH FLOOR CHECK AMOUNT: $9,418.76 INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204 CHECK NUMBER: 193180 CHECK DATE: 12/22/2010 DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1401 4340000 28972 9,418.76 LEGAL FEES NORRIS CHOPLIN SCHROEDER, LLP 101 W. Ohio Street, 9th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 -4213 Telephone: (317) 269 -9330 Fax: (317) 269 -9338 IRS No. 35- 1475079 November 18, 2010 Invoice 28972 BMH Mr. Rick Sharp Our file CCCC 109219 One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 RE: Independent Legal Counsel Various Issues Before the Carmel Common Council Billing Summary: Total of new charges for this invoice $9,418.76 Total balance now due $9,418.76 Due 30 days from date of invoice. Please return this page with payment. NORRIS CHOPLIN SCHROEDER, LLP 101 W. Ohio Street, 9th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 -4213 Telephone: (317) 269 -9330 Fax: (317) 269 -9338 IRS No. 35- 1475079 November 18, 2010 Invoice# 28972 BMH Mr. Rick Sharp Our File# CCCC 109219 One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 RE: Independent Legal Counsel Various Issues Before the Carmel Common Council PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 07/08/2010 BMH Extended telephone conference with Rich Sharp, Carmel 0.80 hrs. Council President regarding engagement as independent counsel on issues related to Carmel Redevelopment Commission and City Budget. 07/08 /2010 BMH Confer with RLN regarding engagement. (No charge.) 0.00 hrs. 07/08/2010 BMH Commence drafting engagement letter. (No charge.) 0.00 hrs. 07/08/2010 BMH Read and analyze various relevant materials from City 1.00 hrs. Website. 07/12/2010 BMH Respond to email from Mr. Sharp. 0.10 hrs. 07/19/2010 BMI -I Read and analyze background research performed by law 1.70 hrs. clerks. 07/19/2010 BMH Perform follow -up research on interplay between council 1.90 hrs. and Redevelopment Commission. 07/1912010 BMH Telephone conference with Council President, Rick 0.20 hrs. Sharp. 07/20/2010 BMH Telephone conference with Lois Fine, deputy clerk, 0.20 hrs. regarding ordinances creating Carmel redevelopment commission. 07/20/2010 BMH Obtain ordinances from Ms. Fine and read and analyze 4.00 hrs. same; Continue research. 07/20/2010 BMH Send follow -up email to Ms. Fine along with additional 0.10 hrs. statutory provisions. 07/27/2010 BMH Follow -up on Various administrative matters related to 0.00 lus. file (No Charge). 08 /10 /2010 BMH Read and respond to email from clerk treasurer, Cordean. 0.20 hrs. 08/16/2010 BMH Briefly review materials from cleric- Treasurer; 0.30 hrs. The Common Council for Carmel 109219 Invoice# 28972 Page 2 Telephone conference with Mr. Sharp. 08/24/2010 BJW Legal research regarding Carmel city ordinances 3.10 hrs. involving council's ability to override mayoral veto of budget ordinance and taxpayer access to Redevelopment Commission records. 08/25/2010 BJW Legal research regarding Access to Public Records Act. 2.40 hrs. Draft memo to file regarding Act, Open Door Law, and power of Council to override Mayoral veto. 08/26/2010 BMII Confer with Mr. Wambles on organization of draft 0.60 lu opinion; Read and respond to email from council President Sharp. 08/26/2010 BJW Legal research regarding effect of ordinance on 2.70 hrs. statutorily enumerated rights; Review case law discussing inter blanch powers regarding Redevelopment commission. 08/31/2010 BJW Complete draft of advisory opinion. 2.30 hrs. 09/01 /2010 CCL Provide analysis of City Ordinance in comparison to 0.20 hrs. similar State Law. 09/01/2010 BMH Read background material on AG opinion; telephone 63 0 l i conference with Mr. Sharp; Continue work on opinion through analysis of work done by BMH and BJW; development of home rule arguments regarding qualifications for commissioner. 09/01/2010 BJW Review Star article and press release regarding attorney 1.00 hrs. general opinion. 09/01/2010 BJW Confer with BMH regarding opinion letter and perform 0.80 hrs. legal research regarding statutory/ ordinance interpretation, precedential effect of attorney general opinions. 09 /01 /201.0 BJW Legal research regarding Home Rule Act; Draft memo to 220 hrs. file regarding the same. 09/02/2010 BMH Make numerous revisions to opinion letter; Research 6.00 hrs. statues regarding budget of Levied Funds, telephone conference with office of Carmel Clerk. Treasurer. 09/03/2010 BMH Telephone call from Mr. Sharp regarding opinion letter. 0.20 lus. 09/07/2010 BJW Locate Carmel ordinance referencing CRC and City 0.40 hrs. Council 09/15/2010 BMH Listen to and respond to voice mail message from Mr. 0.10 hrs. Sharp. 09/17/2010 BMH Read and analyze Ordinance regarding CRC; Telephone 0.80 hrs. conference with council President Sharp; Amend opinion letter. 09/17/2010 BJW Find and retrieve electronic copy of Carmel city 0.20 hrs. ordinance regulating the makeup of the CRC 09/17/2010 BJW Retrieve all opinions and statutory language cited in draft 0.50 lus. The Common Council for Carmel 109219 Invoice# 28972 Page 3 opinion letter. 09/20/2010 MAC Prepare exhibits for use in Carmel Common council 0.80 hrs. meeting. 09/20/2010 BMH Prepare for meeting by reviewing opinion and supporting 2.60 hrs. materials; Travel to Carmel and attend counsel meeting. 09/22/2010 BMH Read and respond to email from Mr. Sharp addressing 0.20 hrs. comments of councilor Carter. 09/22/2010 BMH Telephone conference with Bruce Donaldson of Barnes 0.30 lies. and Thornburg. 09/22/2010 BMH Read and analyze materials provided by Mr. Donaldson. 0.50 hrs. 09/22/2010 BMH Telephone conference with Mr. Sharp regarding matter 0.30 tars. status. 09/22/2010 BJW Legal research regarding power of council to review and 2.60 hrs. modify redevelopment commission budget. Zn 09/22/2010 BJW Confer with attorney BMH regarding strategy and 0.50 hrs. response to Commission's arguments. 09/23/2010 BJW Review Indy Star Articles concerning Redevelopment 0.00 hrs. Commission.(No Charge.) 09/27/2010 BJW Complete legal research regarding Home Rule Act and 1.90 hrs. its effect on municipal legislative body powers. 09/28/2010 BJW Legal research regarding qualifications on economic 2.10 hrs. development commission members throughout the country. 09/30/2010 BMH Discuss opinion issues with Mr. Wombles; Email Mr. 0.50 hrs. Sharp regarding Monday meeting. 52.6011rs. $9,359.50 EXPENSES Photocopies Additional Documentation Available 13.10 Federal Express 44.94 Postage Daily Logs Available 1.22 $59.26 RECAPITULATION TIMEKEEPER CLASSIFICATION HOURS RATE TOTAL House, Briane M. Attorney Level 3 28.90 225.00 $6,502.50 Wombles, Bradley J. Attorney Level 2 22.70 120.00 $2,724.00 Cerjak, Marsha A. Paralegal 0.80 120.00 $96.00 Lasher, Cindy E. Attorney Level 2 0.20 185.00 $37.00 Billing Summary Total professional services $9,359.50 Total expenses incurred $59.26 The Common Council for Carmel 109219 Invoice# 28972 Page 4 Total of new charges for this invoice $9,418.76 Net balance forward $0,00_ Total balance now due $9,418.76 Prescribed by State Board of Accounts City Form No. 201 (Rev. 1995) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be properly itemized must show: kind of service, where performed, dates service rendered, by whom, rates per day, number of hours, rate per hour, number of units, price per unit, etc. Payee Purchase Order No. Terms Date Due Invoice Invoice Description Amount Date Number (or note attached invoice(s) or bill(s)) Total I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s), is (are) true and correct and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5- 11- 10 -1.6. 20 Clerk- Treasurer VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. ALLOWED 20 Muo IN SUM OF &K Nq qL� g. ON ACCOUNT OF APPROPRIATION FOR I NIA" alt 460 S Board Members 4 INVOICE NO. ACCT #/TITLE AMOUNT DEEPP T. I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or 7 4M bill(s) is (are) true and correct and that the materials or services itemized thereon for which charge is made were ordered and received except 20 Sign ture Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund