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Home My Public Portal AboutPRR 14-1569RECORDS REQUEST (the "Request ") Date of Request: 101612014 Requester's RequestID#: 936 REQUESTEE: Custodian of Records Town of Gulf Stream REQUESTOR: CRO Aviation, 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 & Varkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple singularly) for the billing period beginning on the day after the last billing period, through the last day in which time was billed. 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 119.07(4) (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:PRJPR/FRR 09.12.14 FORM TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via a -mail October 7. 2014 CRO Aviation, Inc. [Mail to: records @commerce - group.com] Re: GS #1569 (936) Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker & Parkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple singularly) for the billing period beginning on the day after the last billing period, through the last day in which time was billed. Dear CRO Aviation, Inc. [Mail to: records @commerce- group.com], This letter is in response to the public records you have requested in your email received October 6, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link: httv://www2.gulf- strearn.org/WebLink8/0/doc/23 341 /Pagel . asox. This letter requests clarification of your request before determining whether to provide you with an estimate of deposit for the extensive use of information technology resources or extensive clerical or supervisory assistance as described in Fla. Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). Please clarify which billing periods you are requesting. This request for clarification is done as a courtesy to you to ensure the Town is able to accurately and promptly provide you with either an estimate, if necessary, or production of the public records you seek. Please clarify the above request as indicated and the Town of Gulf Stream will proceed with fulfilling your request, or providing you an estimate of the cost of production based on your clarification. Sincerely, Town Clerk Custodian of the Records From: Records [ma ilto : records @commerce- group.com] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 8:52 AM To: Bill Thrasher Subject: GS #1569 (936) Dear Mr. Thrasher, The Request is for the September 2014 billing period, or the last billing period if the bill ends after September 30, 2014. Thank you, From: Bill Thrasher [ma ilto :bthrasher(d)gulf- stream.oral Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 11:39 AM To: Records Subject: GS #1569 (936) 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. Sweetapple, Broeker, Varkas, P.L. 20 South East 3rd. Street Boca Raton, FL 33432 Telephone: (561)392 -1230 Fax: (561)394-6102 TOWN OF GULF STREAM Town of Gulf Stream ► PAYMENT APPROVED 100 Sea Road Amount 01, Gulf Stream, FL 33483 , , t I„ 1%- heck# 19 3aL Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream Matter Number: 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream For Services Rendered Through 9/29/2014. Fees September 29, 2014 Invoice No. 10188 Date Tmknr Description Hours Amount 08/22/2014 RS Document review; Revise letter and correspondence regarding 0.20 $70.00 depositions of Demartini and Ring. 08/25/2014 RS Review multiple emails; Conferences with Scott. 0.50 $175.00 08/25/2014 RS Receive and review request to produce; Conference. 0.30 $105.00 08/25/2014 RS Conference with witness. 0.20 $70.00 08/27/2014 RS Conference with Scott; Review multiple entails. 0.40 $140.00 08/27/2014 RS Conference with Joanne; Conference with Scott; Prepare for 1.10 $385.00 hearings; Sober house research. 08/27/2014 RS Conference with Gerry regarding RICO and legislature; 0.40 $140.00 Conference with Scott. 08/28/2014 RS Travel and attend hearing on Motion to Compel deposition; Draft 2.00 $700.00 amended motion for sanctions. 08/28/2014 RS Prepare travel and attend hearing; Conference with Gerry; 3.20 $1,120.00 Conference with Joanne; Conference with Scott; Meeting with paralegal; Set hearing; Amend motion; Conference regarding additional depositions and multiple entails regarding potential pleadings. (Date 08/23). 08/29/2014 RS Conference with Gerry regarding class action; Review multiple 0.70 $245.00 entails; Conference with Scott. Continued On Next Page Client Number: 00949 Matter Number: 1679 09/29/2014 Page: 2 08/29/2014 RS Conference with Scott and Joanne; Receive and review material; 1.40 $490.00 Amend motion and prepare subpoenas; Conference; Conference; Other prospective plaintiff. 09/02/2014 RS Review multiple emails and prepare for settlement conference. 1.25 $437.50 09/02/2014 RS Conference with Scott, Conference with Joanne; Review files and 0.70 $245.00 prepare for settlement conference. 09/02/2014 RS Receive and review emails from Skip Smith and Motion; Prepare 1.50 $525.00 for meetings. 09/03/2014 DS Prepare notices of depositions to J. O'Boyle, W. Ring and D. 0.60 $75.00 DeMartini. 09/03/2014 RS Conference with client; Settlement conference with O'Hare and 5.00 $1,750.00 counsel; Meeting with Joanne regarding case strategy (9am - 2pm). 09/04/2014 RS Conference with Scott and counsel; Conference regarding RICO 1.25 $437.50 complaint; Prepare letter. (Date 09/03). 09/05/2014 RS Conference with Scott; Receive and review another group of 0.70 $245.00 request to SBV from O'Boyle. (Date 09/04). 09/08/2014 RS Review multiple emails; Conference with Joanne regarding 0.50 $175.00 O'Boyle and O'Hare. 09/08/2014 RS Conference with client and counsel; Prepare emails to Hanna, Skip 0.80 $280.00 Smith and Nick Taylor. 09/09/2014 RS Review O'Boyle's response. 0.30 $105.00 09/09/2014 RS Conference with Scott and Joanne; Provide documents to Town. 0.70 $245.00 09/10/2014 RS Conference with Scott; Email. 0.40 $140.00 09/12/2014 RS Conferences with Scott; Prepare for deposition; Review multiple 4.50 $1,575.00 emails. 09/14/2014 RS Deposition preparation of O'Boyle; Review all files and evidence; 11.00 $3,850.00 Outline questions; Outline affirmative defenses and counterclaim. (Date 09/13). 09/15/2014 RS Prepare travel; Take deposition of M. O'Boyle; Conference with 11.00 $3,850.00 law clerk regarding assignments (8:30- 7:30); Meeting with Scott, Joanne and Bill Thrasher. 09/16/2014 RS Conference with Gerry and Joanne; Conference with Scott 1.10 $385.00 regarding opinion letter to commission. 09/16/2014 RS Conferences with Joanne; Receive and review motions; Review 130 $455.00 file and research; Draft letter. (O'Hare). Continued On Next Page Client Number. 00949 09/29/2014 Matter Number: 1679 Page, 3 09/16/2014 AV Review Motion to Disqualify R. Sweetapple; Westlaw search 2.50 $875.00 regarding case law (read and summarize); Read Bar rules (read and summarize); Draft outline for opposing affidavit. 09/17/2014 CB Research 15th. Circuit website regarding allegations in Motion to 0.50 $62.50 Disqualify, closed matter listing. (O'Hare). 09/17/2014 RS Conference with Scott; Conference with Nick Taylor regarding 1.75 $612.50 deposition; Conference with Kaleel; Review Motion and research O'Hare alleged representation; Conference with law clerk. (O'Hare). 09/22/2014 RS Conference with Joanne; Review multiple entails; Review case 1.70 $595.00 law regarding motion; Conference with Cynthia regarding deposition; Conference with A. Varkas regarding preparation of memo. (Date 09/18, 09/19). (O'Hare). 09/22/1014 AV Draft response to Motion to Disqualify (included memo of law); 1.00 $350.00 Revise affidavit. (O'Hare). 09/23/2014 RS Conference with Scott and Joanne; Conference with Berwick; 3.50 $1,225.00 Conference with Cynthia regarding research; Prepare draft of report. (Date 09/18). 09/23/2014 AV Draft request to produce; Revise R. Sweetapple affidavit; Revise 1.00 $350.00 response to Motion to Disqualify. (O'Hare). 09/24/2014 RS Conference with Scott Morgan, Conference with Morgan's 3.70 $1,295.00 counsel; Conference with Chandler; Conference with Berwick; Work on report; Conference with Cynthia; Notice of deposition and appearance CAFI; Prepare for meeting with Gerry, Joanne and Scott. 09/24/2014 AV Add additional memorandum of law to response (see latest F.L. 0.75 $262.50 weekly opinion). (O'Hare). 09/25/2014 DV Travel and attend meeting with R. Sweetapple, Scott Morgan, 4.00 $800.00 Gerry Richman and Joanne O'Connors. 09/25/2014 RS Travel and attend motion at Gerry Richman's office with Joanne 4.50 $1,575.00 and Scott; Receive and review subpoena and letter from Ring; Work on letter to commissioner; Review rules and case law; Conference with Chandler; Receive and review emails. 09/25/2014 RS Receive and review responses; Receive and review letter and 0.60 $210.00 subpoena. Date Description Billable Hours / Fees: 78.50 $26,627.50 Cost Detail Continued On Next Page Amount Check No. Client Number: 00949 Matter Number: 1679 08/25/2014 Postage - August 2014 09/08/2014 WestLaw 09/24/2014 Photocopy Charges - September 2014 09/26/2014 Postage - September 2014 $6.97 323.47 55.50 6.01 Total Costs $391.95 Prior Balance: $27,270.25 Payments Received: Last Payment: 09/05/2014 ($27,270.25) Current Fees: $26,627.50 Advanced Costs: $391.95 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $27,019.45 PLEASE REMIT TO: SWEETAPPLE. BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd. STREET. BOCA RATON. FL 33432 PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER ON CHECK. THANK YOU! 09/29/2014 Page: 4 12326 TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT 10/V2014 To SWEETAPPLE, BROF.KER & VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd STREET BOCA RATON, FL 33432 001 - 53110- 513 -III Legal Services - Admin x x x x x. 2L 2L 2E s. 12326 TOWN OF GULF STREAM SUNTRUST BANK pp FRAUD ,t, ARMOR' OPERATING ACCOUNT 63- 215/631 i 100 SEA ROAD CHECK DATE CHECK NO GULF STREAM, FL 33483 -7427 (561) 276 -5116 10/1/2014 12326 00949 CHECKAMOUNT "Twenty seven thousand nineteen and 45/100 Dollars" PAY 27,019.45 f TOTHE ORDER OF SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd STREET _ BOCA RATON, FL 33432 99 3winr�i]d A AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE. 1140 12 3 2 61'' TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail October 21, 2014 CRO Aviation, Inc. [mail to: records @commerce- group.com] Re: GS #1569 (936) Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker & iVarkas, P.L. (including Robert Sweetapple singularly) for the billing period beginning on the day after the last billing period, through the last day in which time was billed. (10110114 - clarified to say September 2014 billing or last billing period if the bill ends after September 30, 2014) Dear CRO Aviation, Inc. [mail to: records(acommerce- groun.coml, This letter provides you with the full production of public records you have requested in your email dated October 6, 2014. Your original request can be viewed at the following link: htty: / /www2. gulf- stream.org/WebLinkS /0/doc/2334I /Page l.aspxx. Be advised that the responsive documents can be found at the same link. Please note that the checking account number has been redacted pursuant to Fl. Stat. 119.071(5)(b). We consider this matter closed. Sincerely, Town Clerk Custodian of the Records