HomeMy Public PortalAboutPRR 14-1245RECORDS REQUEST (the "Request")
Date of Request: 8/4/2014
Requestor's Request ID#: 764
REQUESTEE: Custodian of Records Town of Gulfstream
REQUESTOR: Asset Enhancement, Inc.
REQUESTOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION: E -Mail: records @commerce - group.com
Fax: 954- 360 -0807; Address: 1280 West Newport Center Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
REQUEST: Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law
firm of Sweetapple. Broeker and Varkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple,
singularly) for the billing period July 2014.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST:
THIS REQUEST IS MADE PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RECORDS ACT,
CHAPTER 119 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES AND IS ALSO REQUESTED UNDER THE
COMMON LAW RIGHT TO KNOW, THE COMMON LAW RIGHT OF ACCESS; AND
ANY STATUTORY RIGHT TO KNOW (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
STATUTORY RIGHT OF ACCESS, AS APPLICABLE). THIS REQUEST IS ALSO MADE
PURSUANT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE REQUESTOR PROVIDED IN THE FLORIDA
CONSTITUTION.
IT IS REQUESTED THAT THIS RECORDS REQUEST BE FULFILLED IN ELECTRONIC
FORM. IF NOT AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORM, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THIS
RECORDS REQUEST BE FULFILLED ON 11 X 17 PAPER. NOTE: IN ALL CASES (UNLESS
IMPOSSIBLE) THE COPIES SHOULD BE TWO SIDED AND SHOULD BE BILLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH Section 119.0701 (a) (2)
ALL ELECTRONIC COPIES ARE REQUESTED TO BE SENT BY E -MAIL DELIVERY.
PLEASE PROVIDE THE APPROXIMATE COSTS (IF ANY) TO FULFILL THIS PUBLIC
RECORDS REQUEST IN ADVANCE.
It will be required that the Requestor approve of any costs, asserted by the Agency (as defined in
Florida Statute, Chapter 119.01 (Definitions)), in advance of any costs imposed to the Requestor by
the Agency.
I:P/NPR/FPR
04.22.13 FORM
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
August 5, 2014
Asset Enhancement, Inc. [mail to: records@commerce-group.com]
Re: GS #1245
Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker, and
Parkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple, singularly) for the billing period July 2014.
Dear Asset Enhancement, Inc. [mail to: records@commerce-group.com],
The Town of Gulf Stream received your public records request on August 4, 2014. If your
request was received in writing, then the fust page of that request is attached to this cover letter.
If your request was verbal, then the description of your public records request is set forth in the
space below. In future correspondence, please refer to this public records request by the above
referenced number.
The Town of Gulf Stream is currently working on a large number of incoming public records
requests. The Town will use its very best efforts to further respond to your public records request
in a reasonable amount of time.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
1245
1 TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
August 7, 2014
Asset Enhancement, Inc. [mail to: records @commerce- group.com]
Re: GS #1245
Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law.rrm of Sweetapple, Broeker, and
parkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple, singularly) for the billing period July 1014.
Dear Asset Enhancement, Inc. [mail to: records a commerce- eroup.comlI
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email dated August 4,
2014. This correspondence is reproduced below
We have not received the billing for July as of this date. Be advised that no such records exist.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via email
August 7, 2014
Asset Enhancement, Inc. [Mail to: records@commerce-group.com]
Re: GS# 1245 (764)
Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker, and
Parkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple, singularly) for the billing period July 2014.
Dear Asset Enhancement, Inc. [Mail to: records@commerce-group.com],
Please disregard the previous letter that was sent out today (August 7, 2014). I was not aware that a
billing was received. We will get the responsive document to you within 3 business days.
The Town of Gulf Stream apologizes for this oversight.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
From: Records [mailto:records@commerce-group.com)
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2014 2:42 PM
To: Bill Thrasher <bthrasher@gulf-stream.org>
Subject: RE: GS# 1245 (764)
Mr. Thrasher,
This will acknowledge receipt of the below E-mail. Where is the magic in 3 days? The size of the
Request is meager; you are aware that you have it; it should take less than 5 minutes to scan and E -
Mail. Is 3 days a delay with purpose? If not, kindly provide an explanation.
From: Bill Thrasher fmailto:bthrasherCingulf-stream.orgI
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 2:15 PM
To: Records
Subject: GS# 1245 (764)
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the
intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail
and destroy all copies of the original message. Florida has a very broad public records law. Written
communications regarding Town of Gulf Stream business are public records available to the public upon
request. Your e-mail communications are therefore subject to public disclosure. Under Florida law, e-
mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a
public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or
in writing.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via email
August 12, 2014
Asset Enhancement, Inc. [mail to: records@commerce-group.com]
Re: GS #1245 (764)
Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker, and
Parkas, P.L. (inchiding Robert Sweetapple, singularly) far the billing period July 2014.
Dear Asset Enhancement, Inc. [mail to: records@commerce-group.com],
This letter is attached to an email that provides you with the responsive production of the public
records requested in your email dated August 4, 2014.
You are notified that certain information in the billing of July 2014 has been withheld as exempt
pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 119.071(1)(d).
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
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® RECEIVED
JUL 28 2014
Town of Gulfstream, FL
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Sweetapple, Broeker, Varkas, P.L.
20 South East 3rd. Street
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561)392-1230
Fax: (561)394-6102
July 25, 2014
Invoice No. 10169
VN OF GULFSTREAM
PAYMENT APPROVED,4
Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream
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Matter Number. 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream Chi
For Services Rendered Through 7/252014. P_-7
Fees
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Date Tmknr
Description
06272014 AV
Research:
Hours Amount
1.75 $612.50
(read and summarize case law, treatise and rules);
Revise Motion for�0'Boyle, attorney and
son's late firm (include memo of law).
0 6/3 02 0 1 4 RS
Review and revise; Review case law
0.75 $262.50
06/302014 AV
Westlaw search 1) (read
1.50 $525.00
and summarize ca
07/022014 RS
Conference with Scott; Work on files.
0.40 $140.00
07/022014 RS
Conference with Scott; Conference with Joanne.
0.40 $140.00
07/02/2014 AV
Westlaw search: (read and
0.75 S262.50
summarize cases); Conference with R. Sweetapple and Joanne
O'Connor.
07/022014 RS
Conference with A. Varkas; Conference with Joanne; Review,
1.50 $525.00
revise notice; Revise Motion; Review additional case law.
07/042014 RS
Conference with Joanne; Conference with client; Conference with
0.80 $280.00
A. Varkas and Ball.
07/062014 RS
Work on strategy; Outline projects; Conference with Scott;
1.75 $612.50
Review email; New case exhibits; Conference with Joanne and
Scott.
Continued On Ne=t Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
07252014
Page: 2
07/062014 RS
Conference with witness; Conference with witness counsel.
0.30 $105.00
07106/2014 RS
Conference with Scott; Receive and review cases and documents;
Work on claim.
1.50 $525.00
07/082014 RS
07/082014 RS
07/092014 RS
07/102014 RS
07/112014 RS
Conference regarding witness interview, affidavit and deposition.
Conference with Ken; Conference with attorney.
Conferences with client and Joanne; Witness interview.
Conference with Joanne and witness.
Receive and review emails; Prepare response; Review
m
materials Conference with client and
Joanne regnrdtng deposition. Deposition preparation. (Date 07/10).
0.40 $140.00
0.70 $245.00
0.70 $245.00
0.40 $140.00
1.60 $560.00
07/142014 RS
Receive and review entails; Conference with witness regarding
deposition; Conference with client.
1.25 $437.50
07/152014 AV
Westlaw and statute search: Objection to O'Boyles witness
subpoena in R. Sweetapple (read and summarize statute and rule).
0.50 $175.00
07/162014 RS
Review evidence; Outline issues; Prepare for conference;
Conference with client. (Date 07/15).
2 75 $962.50
07/162014 AV
Westlaw search
_ (read and summarize case law for R. Sweetapple).
1.50 $525.00
07/172014 RS
Prepare Travel and attend hearings; Motion with two different
co -counsels regarding new claim; Interview witness; Conference
with third co -counsel; Conference with client; Prepare letter;
Conference with opposing counsel.
5.00 $1,750.00
07212014 RS
07212014 AV
Conference with client and co -counsel; Prepare for meeting.
Review Motion for Protective Order/Objection to R. Sweetapple
deposition duces tecum (Mr. O'Boyle's subpoena).
0.70 $245.00
0.25 S87.50
07222014 RS
Conference with client and opposing counsel; Prepare for meeting;
Review cases provided; Receive and review subpoena; Conference
regardingM
2.00 S700.00
07222014 RS
07232014 RS
Prepare for meeting; Outline questions and chronology. (Evening).
Prepare and travel; Meeting and statement of witnes • Conference
1.75 $612.50
13.50 $4,725.00
07242014 RS
07242014 RS
Work on
Travel and attend meeting with opposing counsel and Joanne;
Conferences with Scott.
1.50 $525.00
2 00 $700.00
07242014 RS
Work on Motion forte
0.30 $105.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679 07252014
Page: 3
07242014 RS Conference with Bill Trusher; Conference with Scott Morgan; 1.20 $420.00
Conference with Dave regarding research; Conference with_
�rcgarding_ Conference willt_regarding
07252014 RS Assemble evidence; Receive and review motion for Summary 1.75 $612.50
judgment filed by Martin; Receive and review emails; Conference
with co -counsel.
Billable Hours / Fees: 51.15 S17,902.50
Prior Balance: $15,125.57
Payments Received: ($15,125.57) Last Payment: 07/14/2014
Current Fees: S17,902.50
Advanced Costs: $0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: S17,902.50 (,p I r3 Il p !13 /D
PLEASE REMIT TO: SWEETAPPLE. BROEKER & VARKAS. P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd. STREET. BOCA RATON. FL 33432
PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER ON CHECK. THANK YOUI
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