HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 16-17 Approval of an Agreement with Underwood Law Firm for legal services
WESTLAKE ACADEMY
RESOLUTION NO. 16-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTLAKE ACADEMY
AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNDERWOOD LAW FIRM FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO WESTLAKE
ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, the Academy attained Bracket & Ellis for legal services in 2008 using Janet
S. Bubert as the primary Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to continue service with Mrs. Bubert at the
Underwood law firm; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has authorized the Superintendent to terminate legal
services related to the Academy with Brackett & Ellis; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake as well as the students, their parents, and faculty of Westlake
Academy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
WESTLAKE ACADEMY:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: That, the Board of Trustees Westlake Academy does hereby authorize the
Superintendent to execute the agreement attached as Exhibit “A” with the Underwood law firm
to perform legal service related to the Academy.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof
and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the invalid
provision.
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SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 12 DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2016.
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Laura Wheat, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________ __________________________________
Kelly Edwards, Secretary Tom Brymer, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Janet S. Bubert or L. Stanton Lowry,
School Attorney
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