HomeMy Public PortalAboutPRR 14-1645RECORDS REQUEST (the "Request ")
Date of Request: 11/19/2014
Requestor's Request ID#:
953
REQUESTEE: Custodian of Records Town of Gulf Stream
REQUESTOR: CG Acquisition Company, 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 all records in connection with expenses incurred by Robert
Sweetapple, Joel Chandler or Robert Chandler during the Calendar Year
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 CONSTTTUTION.
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:P/NPR/FRR
09.12.14 FORM
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
November 21, 2014
CG Acquisition Company, Inc.. [mail to: records @commerce - group.com]
Re: GS #1645 (953)
Provide all records in connection with expenses incurred by Robert Sweetapple, Joel Chandler or
Robert Chandler during the Calendar Year 2014.
Dear CG Acquisition Company, Inc. [mail to: records @commerce- group.com],
The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records requests dated November 19, 2014. If
your request was received in writing, then the requests can be found at the following link:
httu: / /www2.aulf- stream.org WebLink8 /0 /doc /29557/Pagel.asox. If your request was verbal,
then the description of your public records request is set forth in the italics above. Please refer to
the referenced number above with any future correspondence.
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 respond to you in a reasonable amount of time
with the appropriate response or an estimated cost to respond.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk
Custodian of the Records
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
December 17, 2014
CG Acquisition Company, Inc. [Mail to: records @commerce- group.com]
Re: GS #1645 (953)
Provide all records in connection with expenses incurred by Robert Sweetapple, Joel Chandler
or Robert Chandler during the Calendar Year 2014.
Dear CG Acquisition Company, Inc. [Mail to: recordsaa,commerce- grouu.coml,
This letter is in response to the public records you have requested which was received November
19, 2014. This correspondence is reproduced at the following link ht_pt : / /www2.gulf-
stream. ore / WebLink8 /0 /doc /29557/Pagel .aspx.
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. § I I9.07(4)(d). The Town reads this
request to mean the expenses the Town has incurred from Robert Sweetapple, Joel Chandler or
Robert Chandler during the calendar year 2014. Is this an accurate interpretation? If not, please
clarify. 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
Sweetapple, Broeker, Varkas, P.L.
20 South East 3rd. Street
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561)392-1230
Fax: (561)394-6102
OF GULF STREAM
meAlMEPoT APPROVED-4
Town of Gulf Stream Amount 74,1-1
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483 BYE-- Date V
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April 29, 2014
Invoice No. 10134
Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream
Matter Number: 1679
O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream
For Services Rendered Through 4/2912014.
Fees
Date Tmkor
Description
Hours
Amount
04/01/2014 RS
Review file; Conference; Prepare for meeting.
1.00
$350.00
04/02/2014 RS
Conferences; Review case law.
1.50
$525.00
04/03/2014 RS
Travel and attend meeting with town attorney and Scott Morgan;
7.50
$2,625.00
Begin review all files provided by Jones Foster (evening). (Date
04/02).
04/04/2014 RS
Conferences.
0.30
$105.00
04/06/2014 RS
Continue reviewing files.
1.50
$525.00
04/14/2014 RS
Review Sunshine and public records cases and status regarding
1.00
$350.00
pending claims; Receive and review emails.
04/17/2014 RS
Conference with Scott; Conference with Joanne.
0.30
$105.00
04/18/2014 RS
Review reports and correspondence.
0.40
$140.00
04/21/2014 RS
Review files.
1.50
$525.00
04/21/2014 RS
Review emails, memos and cases; Research regarding and
2.20
$770.00
email to opposing counsel.
04/23/2014 RS
Review correspondence and emails.
0.40
$140.00
04/24/2014 RS
Prepare travel and attend hearing and settlement conference.
2.50
$875.00
04/25/2014 RS
Review Citizen Awareness files.
0.50
$175.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949 04/29/2014
Matter Number: 1679 Page: 2
04/25/2014 RS Receive and review files; Conference with Scott. 0.60 $210.00
04/26/2014 RS Conference; Work on letter. 0.40 $140.00
Cost Detail
Date Description
04/25/2014 Photocopy Charges - April 2014
04/28/2014 Postage - April 2014
Billable [lours / Fees: 21.60 $7,560.00
Amount Check No.
$12.25
1.92
Total Costs $14.17
Prior Balance: $0.00
Payments Received: $0.00
Current Fees: $7,560.00
Advanced Costs: $14.17
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $7,574.17
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!
00 11961
TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT
To: SNVEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd STREET
INVOICE DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT DISCOUNT NETAMOUNT
10134 4/29/2014 LEGAL FEES 57,574.17 $0.00 $7,574.1"
Totals: $7,574.17 $0.00 $7,574.1•
001 - 53110- 513 -10 Legal Services -Admin
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM
OPERATING ACCOUNT
100 SEA ROAD
GULF STREAM, FL 33483 -7427
(561) 276 -5116
W, FRAUD 11961
SUNTRUST BANK ,t, ARMOR
63- 2151631
CHECK DATE CHECK NO.
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20 S.E. 3rd STREET Y BOCA RATON, FL 33432 jC. , AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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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
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►PAYMENT APPROVED
Check #
Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream
Matter Number: 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream
For Services Rendered Through 5 /30/2014.
Fees
May 30, 2014
Invoice No. 10148
Date
Tmkpr
Description
Hours
Amount
04/30/2014
RS
Review file regarding O'Boyle's law firm and prepare letter.
1.50
$525.00
05/01/2014
RS
Review case law; Revise letter; Conference with client.
0.60
$210.00
05/02/2014
RS
Conference; Work on motion and subpoena.
1.20
$420.00
05/02/2014
RS
Conference; Additional work on letter and motion.
1.00
$350.00
05/09/2014
RS
Conferences regarding pending cases and motion. (Date 5/6).
1.20
$420.00
05/12/2014
RS
Receive and review correspondence. Conference.
0.40
$140.00
05/16/2014
RS
Conference and work on motion; Review case law.
0.70
$245.00
05/19/2014
RS
Conference and review case report; Work on motion; Review our
1.60
$560.00
proposed pleadings. (Date 05115).
05/19/2014
RS
Research rule 2.510 and law; Conference.
0.60
$210.00
05/19/2014
RS
Conference regarding second request.
0.10
$35.00
05/21/2014
RS
Conference with client; Review documents regarding Public
0.30
$105.00
Records Request.
05/21/2014
RS
Read chapter 10 of notes and ethic's opinions and additional cases;
1.20
$420.00
Review summaries.
05/21/2014
RS
Review case law and rules 4 -5 -5; Conference with client; Draft
2.50
$875.00
motion; Conferences; Meeting with A. Varkas.
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
05/30/2014
Page: 2
05/21/2014
AV
Research: Phone call
0.75
$262.50
Research Conference with R.
Sweetapple
05/22/2014
RS
Prepare alternate letter.
0.20
$70.00
05/26/2014
RS
Prepare travel and attend meetings; Organize all exhibits to
3.50
$1,225.00
motions.
05/26/2014
RS
Conference with town.
0.10
$35.00
05/26/2014
RS
Work on motion and letter.
1.00
$350.00
05/27/2014
RS
Work on request to produce and subpoena Duces Tecum.
1.20
$420.00
05/28/2014
RS
Conference with opposing counsel.
0.20
$70.00
Billable Hours / Fees:
$6,947.50
19.85
Cost Detail
Date Description
05/28/2014 Photocopy Charges - May 2014
05/28/2014 Postage - May 2014
Amount Check No.
$56.50
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Total Costs $77.28
Prior Balance: $7,574.17 Last Payment: 05/08/2014
Payments Received: ($7,574.17)
Current Fees: $6,947.50
Advanced Costs: $77.28
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $7,024.78 &p! I I u 513
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!
TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT
To: SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd STREET
5/3012014 May2014 legal fees
001 - 53110 - 513 -10 Legal Services -Admin
PAY
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ORDER
OF
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
OPERATING ACCOUNT
100 SEA ROAD
GULF STREAM, FL 33483 -7427
(561) 276 -5116
00949
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63- 215/631
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6/3/2014 12039
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20 South East 3rd. Street
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561)392-1230
Fax: (561)394-6102
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream
Matter Number: 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream
For Services Rendered Through 6/30/2014.
Fees
June 30, 2014
Invoice No. 10159
®PAYMENT APPROVED
Amount 45,125,117
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Date
Tmkor
Description
Hours
Amount
05/04/2014
RS
Conferences with Scott, Joanne, Skip Randolph and law clerk;
0.75
$262.50
Duces tecum. (Date 05/03).
05/30/2014
RS
Conference with attorneys.
0.20
$70.00
06/01/2014
RS
Review motion and authorities.
0.20
$70.00
06/02/2014
RS
Conference with opposing counsel.
0.20
$70.00
06/02/2014
RS
Receive and review letter, motion and authorities; Conference.
0.40
$140.00
06/04/2014
RS
Additional conference regarding meeting with O'Boyle.
0.20
$70.00
06/05/2014
RS
Conferences with Scott and Jordan; Conference call with Scott and
1.40
$490.00
Joanne; Work on revisions to letter and subpoena. (Date 06/04).
06/06/2014
RS
Several conferences with client and opposing counsel; Receive
1.20
$420.00
and review entails.
06/08/2014
RS
Conference regarding strategy; Receive and review memo; Prepare
1.70
$595.00
memo. (Date 06/07).
06/09/2014
RS
Conference with Skip; Conference with client; Receive and review
1.20
$420.00
email.
06/10/2014
RS
Conferences with Kelly and Scott.
0.70
$245.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
06/30/2014
Page: 2
06/11/2014 RS
Receive and review emails and respond; Conference with Joanne;
2.20 $770.00
Review letter from town; Conference with Skip Randolph and
client; Conference with law clerk regarding research.
06/11/2014 RS
Receive and review email and respond, conference.
0.20 $70.00
06/11/2014 RS
Conference with client regarding research;
4.00 $1,400.00
Conference with Ashley; Conference with Jones Foster regarding
Conference with Scott regarding options;
Conference with Dave and A. Varkas regarding
(Date 06/10).
06/12/2014 RS
Conference with A. Varkas regarding requests; Conference
1.20 $420.00
regarding strategy; Receive and review documents and prepare
emails.
06/13/2014 RS
Receive and review emails and calls.
0.40 $140.00
06/13/2014 RS
Conference with opposing counsel Conference with prospective
0.80 $280.00
opposing counsel; Conference with client.
06/13/2014 AV
Westlaw search
1.50 $525.00
(read and summarize case law).
06/14/2014 RS
Work on Request for Admissions; Review case law and prepare
3.00 $1,050.00
memo; Conference with client and opposing counsel.
06/16/2014 RS
Conference with Gerry; Review information; Conference with
0.50 $175.00
client.
06/16/2014 RS
Conference with client; Conference with Joanne; Work on
0.70 $245.00
requests.
06/17/2014 RS
Review responses, answers and emails; Conference with law clerk.
0.70 $245.00
06/18/2014 RS
Receive and review records; Conference with A. Varkas; Prepare
1.25 $437.50
letter.
06/18/2014 RS
Conference with Gerry; Conference with Dave regarding research.
0.50 $175.00
06/19/2014 RS
Conference with Scott; Conference with Gerry; Interview.
0.60 $210.00
06/19/2014 RS
Receive and review article; Conference with client; Revise email
0.70 $245.00
and letter.
06/19/2014 RS
Prepare letters and emails; Review opinion.
1.20 $420.00
06/19/2014 RS
Follow up conference with client; Dictate pleading and revise
0.60 $210.00
letter.
06/19/2014 RS
Joint conference with counsel and client.
1.00 $350.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949 06/30/2014
Matter Number: 1679 Page: 3
06/22/2014 RS Conference with Joanne; Conference with client; Conference with 2.40 $840.00
Gerry, Conference media; Conference regarding expert witnesses;
Conference media; Review article. (Date 06/21).
06/23/2014 RS Work on Motion for production; Meeting with Skip and Joanne at 2.25 $787.50
J. Fosters; Conference with client.
06/24/2014 RS Conference with client; (Date 1.75 $612.50
06/22).
06/25/2014 RS Conference with Scott; Conference with Joanne, Meeting with A. 2.50 $875.00
Varkas; Conference with Joanne; Review cases from Joanne;
Work on motion for sanctions; Receive and review entails from
Lily; Email to Joanne.
06/26/2014 RS Revise Motion and request to produce. 0.40 $140.00
06/26/2014 RS Dictate motion for sanctions, letter, Notice to Depo and request to 3.50 $1,225.00
produce; Review extensive material regarding
Conference with client.
06/30/2014 RS Meeting with client and conferences with Jamie Cole and A. 1.20 $420.00
Varkas regarding claims.
Cost Detail
Date
Description
06/25/2014
Photocopy Charges - June 2014
06/26/2014
Postage - June 2014
Billable Hours / Fees:
Total Costs
43.20 $15,120.00
Amount Check No.
$3.50
2.07
X5.57
Prior Balance:
$7,024.78 Last Payment: 06/05/2014
Payments Received:
($7,024.78)
Current Fees:
$15,120.00
Advanced Costs:
$5.57
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $15,125.57 6101 5-3 J /O 5) 5 / 0
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!
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RECEIVED, Sweetapple, Broeker, Varkas, P.L.
20 South East 3rd. Street
JUL 28 2014 Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561)392 -1230
Town of Gulfstream, FL Fax: (561)394 -6102
July 25, 2014
Town of Gulf Stream Invoice No. 10169
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483 i
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Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream i '; Date
Matter Number: 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream Check #
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Fees
Date Tmknr Description Hours Amount
06/27/2014 AV Research: 1.75 $612.50
(read and summarize case law, treatise and rules);
Revise Motion for O'Boyle, attorney and
son's law firm (include memo of law).
06/30/2014 RS
Review and revise; Review case law
0.75 $262.50
06/30/2014 AV
Westlaw, search 1) (read
1.50 $525.00
and summarize case law).
07/02/2014 RS
Conference with Scott; Work on files.
0.40 $140.00
07/02/2014 RS
Conference with Scott; Conference with Joanne.
0.40 $140.00
07/02/2014 AV
Westlaw search: (read and
0.75 $262.50
summarize cases); Conference with R. Sweetapple and Joanne
O'Connor.
07/02/2014 RS
Conference with A. Varkas; Conference with Joanne; Review,
1.50 $525.00
revise notice; Revise Motion; Review additional case law.
07/04/2014 RS
Conference with Joanne; Conference with client; Conference with
0.80 $280.00
A. Varkas and Ball.
07/06/2014 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 Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
07/25/2014
Page: 2
07/06/2014 RS
Conference with witness; Conference with witness counsel.
0.30 $105.00
07/06/2014 RS
Conference with Scott; Receive and review cases and documents;
1.50 $525.00
Work on claim.
07/08/2014 RS
Conference regarding witness interview, affidavit and deposition.
0.40 $140.00
07/08/2014 RS
Conference with Ken; Conference with attorney.
0.70 $245.00
07/09/2014 RS
Conferences with client and Joanne; Witness interview.
0.70 $245.00
07/10/2014 RS
Conference with Joanne and witness.
0.40 $140.00
07/11/2014 RS
Receive and review emails; Prepare response; Review
1.60 $560.00
materials Conference with client and
Joanne regarding deposition. Deposition preparation. (Date 07/10).
07/14/2014 RS
Receive and review emails; Conference with witness regarding
1.25 $437.50
deposition; Conference with client.
07/15/2014 AV
Westlaw and statute search: Objection to O'Boyles witness
0.50 $175.00
subpoena in R. Sweetapple (read and summarize statute and rule).
07/16/2014 RS
Review evidence; Outline issues; Prepare for conference;
2.75 $962.50
Conference with client. (Date 07/15).
07/16/2014 AV
Westlaw search
1.50 $525.00
(read and summarize case law for R. Sweetapple).
07/17/2014 RS
Prepare Travel and attend hearings; Motion with two different
5.00 $1,750.00
co- counsels regarding new claim; Interview witness; Conference
with third co- counsel; Conference with client; Prepare letter;
Conference with opposing counsel.
07/21/2014 RS
Conference with client and co- counsel; Prepare for meeting.
0.70 $245.00
07/21/2014 AV
Review Motion for Protective Order /Objection to R. Sweetapple
0.25 $87.50
deposition duces tecum (Mr. O'Boyle's subpoena).
07/22/2014 RS
Conference with client and opposing counsel; Prepare for meeting;
2.00 $700.00
Review cases provided; Receive and review subpoena; Conference
regarding
07/22/2014 RS
Prepare for meeting; Outline questions and chronology. (Evening).
1.75 $612.50
07/23/2014 RS
Prepare and travel; Meeting and statement of witness; Conference
13.50 $4,725.00
07/24/2014 RS
Work on
1.50 $525.00
07/24/2014 RS
Travel and attend meeting with opposing counsel and Joanne;
2.00 $700.00
Conferences with Scott.
07/24/2014 RS
Work on Motion for
0.30 $105.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679 07/25/2014
Page: 3
07/24/2014 RS Conference with Bill Trusher; Conference with Scott Morgan; 1.20 $420.00
Conference with Dave regarding research; Conference with
regarding Conference with regarding
07/25/2014 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 $17,902.50
Prior Balance: $15,125.57
Payments Received: ($15,125.57) Last Payment: 07/14/2014
Current Fees: $17,902.50
Advanced Costs: $0.00
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $17,902.50 001 531 / D 613 /O
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20 S.E. 3rd. STREET. BOCA RATON. FL 33432
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT
To: SWEETAPPLE. BROEKER & VARK.AS. P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd STRBET
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OPERATING ACCOUNT 63- 2151631
100 SEA ROAD
GULF STREAM, FL 33483 -7427
(561) 276 -5116
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20 South East 3rd. Street
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561)392-1230
Fax: (561)394-6102
TOWN OF GULF STREA
►PAYMENT APPROVED -4
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Client Number: Town of Gulf Stream
Matter Number: 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream
For Services Rendered Through 8/2212014.
44
Fees
August 22, 2014
Invoice No. 10182
Date Tmkpr
Description -
Hours
Amount
07/26/2014 RS
Meeting with regarding and
1.25
$437.50
(Saturday).
07/28/2014 RS
Read treatise on and cases. (Sunday).
1.25
$437.50
07/29/2014 RS
Work on Conference with opposing counsel.
3.00
$1,050.00
07/30/2014 RS
Receive and review motion and emails; Work on
1.60
$560.00
Conference with A. Varkas regarding and
07/30/2014 RS
Conference with Joanne; Review all additional PRRs emails;
2.30
$805.00
Conference with Hanna; Meeting with A. Varkas regarding
08/01/2014 AV
Take notes.
1.75
$612.50
08/01/2014 JW Research and write memo of law on 8.00 $1,200.00
(Dates 07/22, 07/23, 07/31).
08/04/2014 CB Draft and finalize letter to Smith and Taylor enclosing Notice of 0.20 $0.00
Videotaped Deposition of M. O'Boyle; Draft and finalize Notice of
Videotaped Deposition of M. O'Boyle.
08/04/2014 AV Conference reviewing and 2.00 $700.00
making notes.
08/04/2014 RS Review subpoenas and PRR; Conference. 1.25 $437.50
Continued On Next Page
Client Number:
Matter Number: 1679
08/22/2014
Page: 2
08/04/2014 RS Conference regarding 8.50 $2,975.00
Receive and review emails; Continue dictation of
Review over 90 public records requests and articles;
Conferences with Joanne; Set deposition and prepare letter. (Date
08/03).
08/042014 RS Continue work on (Evening). 2.00 $700.00
08/052014 CB
Update with R. Sweetapple changes.
0.60 $0.00
08/052014 AV
Finish reviewing Westlaw search (natural
3.00 $1,050.00
data base):
(Read and summarize cases).
08/05/2014 RS
Review case
0.60 $210.00
Conference regarding
08/05/2014 RS
Receive and review Motion for P.O.; Set hearing; Revise
2.40 $840.00
Review memos provided by O'Boyle
law firm regarding 57.105
08/062014 CB
Draft and finalize Notice of Hearing on Plaintiff Motion for
0.20 $0.00
Protective Order; Email with opposing counsel; Send hearing
package to Judge; Draft and finalize letter to Judge Blanc.
08/062014 RS Conference with Joanne; Conference in Richman office. 0.40 $140.00
08/072014 RS Conference with Joanne; Conference with opposing counsel; 4.00 $1,400.00
Prepare spoliation letters; Outline
law; Draft Settlement conference;
Receive and review emails.
08/07/2014 CB Draft and finalize spoilation letters; Email with opposing counsel; 1.00 $0.00
Update letter to Letter to Richman; Email the spoilation
letters to: Commerce Group, J. O'Boyle, M. O'Boyle, D.
Demartini, W. Ring, CAFI, R. Witmer, V. Taylor; Draft Amended
Notice of Hearing for 8.12 file.
08/082014 RS Outline issues and dictate memo. 1.50 $525.00
08/082014 CB Prepare hearing folder for M. O'Boyle's Motion for Protective 0.50 $0.00
Order, Emails with opposing counsel.
08/112014 RS Work on 14.00 $4,900.00
Receive and review emails with
Taylor; Receive and review emails with Hanna; Conference with
Joanne and Scott; Begin review and outline .
)Dates 08/09 and 08 /10).
08/12/2014 RS Prepare all and Meeting with Gerry Richman and Joanne 3.50 $1,225.00
O'Connor regarding cases;
Conference with Scott Morgan.
Continued On Next Page
a
Client Number:
Matter Number: 1679
08122/2014
Page: 3
08/12/2014
RS Conference with Continue outline statement; Motion
2.75 $962.50
with Hanna regarding settlement O'Hare.
08/14/2014
RS Conference with Joanne; Review filing by O'Hare and O'Boyle
law 1.00 $350.00
firth.
08/14/2014
RS Conference with Gerry regarding Conference with
0.80 $280.00
Joanne; Conference
08/15/2014
RS Emails to Hanna; Conference in Richman's office; Conference
0.40 $140.00
with Joanne. (Date 08114).
08/18/2014
RS Prepare for hearing (evening); Review multiple emails with Hanna
1.25 $437.50
regarding O'Hare.
08/18/2014
RS Conference with Scott; Travel and attend meetings with Joanne,
3.25 $1,137.50
Scott and Richman; Work on
08/18/2014
RS Conference with Scott and Delray's legal counsels.
0.50 $175.00
08/19/2014
RS Prepare travel and attend hearing; Conference with Joanne and
3.50 $1,225.00
Richman; Meeting with city manager and conference with Scott;
Receive and review emails.
08/19/2014
RS Review letter and motion; Prepare letter.
0.50 $175.00
08/202014
RS Receive and review emails from Taylor; Conference.
0.30 $105.00
08202014
RS Prepare Motion and email; Conference with Joanne.
0.60 $210.00
08212014
RS Meeting with Scott; Conference with Joanne; Conference with
2.20 $770.00
witness; Conference with opposing counsel.
08212014
RS Conference with Joanne and Scott.
0.20 $70.00
08212014
RS Review motions; Prepare letter.
0.50 $175.00
Billable Hours / Fees:
82.55 $26,417.50
Cost Detail
Date
Description
Amount Check No.
07232014 Mileage at $0.56 /mile
$221.20
07282014 Postage - July 2014
4.80
07282014 Photocopy Charges - July 2014
283.75
08222014 Photocopy Charges - August 2014
343.00
Total Costs
$852.75
Continued On Nest Page
Client Number: 08/22/2014
Matter Number: 1679 Page: 4
Prior Balance: $17,902.50 Last Payment 07/31/2014
Payments Received: ($17,902.50)
Current Fees: $26,417.50
Advanced Costs: $852.75
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $27,270.25 cot — 5,—' / to
PLEASE REMIT TO: SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd. STREET. BOCA RATON. FL 33432
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Telephone: (561)392 -1230
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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
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT
10/V2014
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20 S.E. 3rd STREET
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
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10/1/2014
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20 South East 3rd. Street
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Telephone: (561)392-1230
Fax: (561)394-6102
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
►PAYMENT APPROVED-4
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
November 21, 2014
Invoice No. 10216
Client Number: 00949 Town of Gulf Stream
Matter Number: 1679 O'Boyle vs. Town of Gulf Stream
For Services Rendered Through 11/21/2014.
Fees
Date
Tmknr
Description
Hours Amount
10/22/2014
RS
Conference with Scott regarding new public records request;
2.20 $770.00
Conference with Joanne; Prepare for O'Hare deposition; Review
all documents regarding O'Hare; Conference with Morgan's
counsel.
10/2212014
RS
Conference with Scott; Conference with A. Varkas; Call to
2.00 $700.00
Chandler; Prepare for O'Hare's deposition.
10/22/2014
DV
Complete index of deposition testimony for R. Sweetapple.
2.60 $520.00
10/24/2014
AV
Attend deposition of Chris O'Hare.
6.00 $2,100.00
10/24/2014
RS
Travel and take O'Hare deposition.
6.00 $2,100.00
10/25/2014
RS
Conference with Scott; Receive and review entails; Meeting with
1.00 $350.00
law clerk regarding projects (O'Boyle and O'Hare).
10/26/2014
RS
Review Chandler's edits.
0.20 $70.00
10/27/2014
RS
Revise Motion; Call to Chandler; Conference with Joanne; Review
1.30 $455.00
litigation privilege regarding RICO, state and federal; Prepare for
conference with Gerry.
10/272014
DV
Research statutes and case law re: MOB'S banners.
0.80 $160.00
10282014
RS
Conference with clerk; Review O'Hare website.
0.50 $175.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
11212014
Page: 2
10282014 RS
Conference with Joanne, Gerry and Scott regarding pending cases;
1.75 $612.50
Work on files, Conference with Chandler; Call to opposing
counsel.
10282014 AV
Westlaw search;Draft and revise motion.
1.00 $350.00
10292014 RS
Research regarding fee entitlement; Proposal for settlement; Read
1.60 $560.00
Morgan's letter and latest documents request; Multiple emails with
opposing counsel.
10/302014 RS
Work on request to produce; Conference.
0.30 $105.00
10/31/2014 RS
Conference with Morgan, Chandler and Joanne; Conference with
1.60 $560.00
A. Varkas regarding disqualification and 57.105 letters and emails
with opposing counsel; Meeting with law clerk regarding research.
10/312014 AV
Draft motion 57.105; Demand letter; Revise response to motion to
1.50 $525.00
disqualify, notice of filing motion; Westlaw search procedure.
10/31/2014 AV
Draft motion 57.105; Demand letter; Revise response to motion to
1.50 $525.00
disqualify, notice of filing motion; Westlaw search procedure.
(O'Hare).
10/3112014 AV
Draft request to produce to Plaintiff O'Hare.
0.50 $175.00
11/022014 RS
Conference with Scott (Sat) ;Prepare request to produce regarding
1.50 $525.00
RICO claims; Emails. .
11103/2014 RS
Prepare multiple emails to opposing counsel; Work on RICO suit;
1.50 $525.00
Conference with Scott; Conference with law clerk regarding
project.
11/032014 RS
Work on O'Hare request and 57.105 package; Conference with G.
1.25 $437.50
Richman; Work on O'Boyle 57.105 package; Work on O'Hare
57.105 package.
11/042014 RS
Prepare letter and notice; Conference.
0.30 $105.00
11/052014 RS
Review extensive request to produce from O'Boyle; Conference
0.60 $210.00
with opposing counsel.
1 1/05/2014 RS
Meeting with law clerk; Work on RICO case.
0.70 $245.00
11/052014 RS
Conference with Scott and Chandler; Receive and review emails;
2.00 $700.00
Conference regarding RICO and work on discovery request.
11/07/2014 RS
(11/7/14 - 1 1/9/14) Conferences and emails. Review article and
1.60 $560.00
work on discovery.
11/102014 RS
Conference with Email. Work on RICO. Work on and
2.75 $962.50
review responses to request to produce. Conference with Scott
Morgan.
11/112014 RS
Conference with co- counsel and Scott Morgan and Clerk
0.40 $140.00
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
11/21/2014
Page: 3
11/12/2014 RS
Conference with Gerry Richman, Joanne O'Connor and Scott
1.50 $525.00
Morgan regarding and strategy on RICO suit.
Work on discovery for RICO suit.
11/13/2014 RS
Meet with law clerk regarding settlement proposal and strategy.
1.60 $560.00
Initial review of NJ transcript and witness conference. Revise
motion.
11/13/2014 RS
(O'Hare) Conference with Paul Nicoletti. Prepare affidavit and
0.70 $245.00
letter.
11/17/2014 DV
Conference w. Robert Sweetapple and Alexander Varkas re: status
0.10 $20.00
and responsive motion.
11/17/2014 RS
Conference re: all pending cases
0.25 $87.50
11/17/2014 RS
Conference with co- counsel; prepare for hearing
0.70 $245.00
11/18/2014 RS
Prepare, travel and attend hearing. Meeting with Joanne O'Connor.
3.00 $1,050.00
Conference with Scott Morgan. Meet with David Vitale regarding
R. Sweetapple appearance on alletter O'Boyle and O'Hare matters.
Meeting with Gerry Richman re: drafting RICO case; conference
woth co- counsel.
11/18/2014 RS
Conference w. Gerry Richman re: Berger settlement conference.
0.20 $70.00
11/18/2014 RS
Work on lawsuits (eve); Review pending cases to appear
0.50 $175.00
11/18/2014 DV
Conference w. R. Sweetapple re: motion to disqualify
0.20 $40.00
11/18/2014 DV
Conference with R. Sweetapple re: case status
0.50 $100.00
11/19/2014 RS
Receipt and review of entails. Conference with Joanne O'COnnor
0.75 $262.50
and law clerk re:
and strategy.
11/19/2014 RS
Receipt and review of entails; conference with Joanne O'Connor
0.50 $175.00
and Scott Morgan
11/20/2014 DV
Index Martin O'Boyle deposition from prior case per R.
2.00 $400.00
Sweetapple; create word document in support.
1 120/2014 DV
COnference call with R. Sweetapple, G. Richman, J. O'Connor and
0.60 $120.00
S. Morgan
11/21/2014 RS Conference with Scott Morgan; Conference with law clerk re: 1.25 $437.50
Motion to Compel and Request to Produce in sanctions case. Work
on O'Hare cases.
11/21/2014 DV Parse O'Hare deposition for facts /material to be inserted into 2.30 $460.00
responsive motion to disqualify; Insert into A. Varkas's initial draft
abd print for A. Varkas's review.; Conference with Cynthia Bailey
re: request for expedited hearing per R. Sweetapple's instruction
Continued On Next Page
Client Number: 00949
Matter Number: 1679
Cost Detail
113—te Description
10/272014 Postage - October 2014
10272014 Photocopy Charges - October 2014
Billable Hours / Fees:
Total Costs
11/21/2014
Page: 4
61.60 520,195.00
Amount
$2.88
8.00
$10.88
Check No.
Prior Balance:
Payments Received:
$24,352.50 Last Payment: 10272014
($24,352.50)
Current Fees:
$20,195.00
Advanced Costs:
510.88
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 520,205.88
PLEASE REMIT TO: S WEETAPPLE. BROEKER & VARKAS. P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd. STREET, BOCA RATON, FL 33432
PLEASE INDICATE INVOICE NUMBER ON CHECK. THANK YOU!
Bill Thrasher
From: Cynthia Bailey <cbailey @sweetapplelaw.com>
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 3:28 PM
To: Bill Thrasher
Subject: Town of Gulf Stream
Attachments: Invoice 10216.pdf
Mr. Thrasher,
Attached please find invoice no. 10216 for your review. Thank you.
CYNTHIA J. BAILEY
Certified Paralegal /Florida Certified Paralegal /Florida Registered Paralegal
Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas, P.L.
20 SE P Street
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 392 -1230 (t) x. 305
(561) 394 -6102 (f)
cbailev@sweetapplelaw.com
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT
To. SWLET.APPLE, BROEKFR 3 VARKAS. P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd STREET
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
12470
11/25/2014
INVOICE DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
10216 11,212014 Oct -Nov $20,205.88 •50.00 $20,205.88
Totals: $20,205.88 $0.00 $20,205.88
TOWN OF GULF STREAM SUNTRUST BANK
OPERATING ACCOUNT 63- 215/631
100 SEA ROAD
GULF STREAM, FL 33483 -7427
(561) 276 -5116
00949
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Account Statement
Prepared for Town of Gulf Stream
Re: O'Boyle: O'Hare
Previous Balance $0.00
Current Charges $26,150.00
New Balance $26,150.00
Adjustments $0.00
Payments $0.00
Now Due $26,150.00
Trust Account $0.00
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
P' PAYMENT APPROVED .4
Amount 2L 50. Do
BY W Datel K /
Check # - 1053(, nnm r9h,Iid
Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, PL 33483
Attorney's Fees
20 SE 3rd Street
Boca Raton, Fl 33432
Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102
INVOICE
Invoice Date: December 19, 2014
Invoice Number: 10003
Invoice Amount: $26,150.00
Matter: O'Boyle: O'Hare
11/3/2014
Update request for production with R. Sweetapple's
C.B.
.30
$3750
changes and file; Finalize letter to M. Fianna
enclosing 57.105 Motion and response. Email.
11/20/2014
Review email and response from Scott; Prepare
B.S.
1.70
$595.00
request to produce; Outline in O'Boyle and O'Hare
cases; Review emails including regarding
— Conference with Joanne; on erence with
Scott.
11/21/2014
Work on per R. Sweetapple's
D.P.V.
.40
$80.00
instructions and comments.
1 1/21/2014
Review and revise Town response to motion to
A.D.V.
.50
$175.00
disqualify R. Sweetapple.
11/22/2014
Edit first draft and outline additional facts in
B.S.
1.00
$350.00
complaint.
11/23/2014
Review letter regarding expedited hearings.
B.S.
.10
535.00
11/25/2014
Receive and review letter and conferences.
B.S.
.60
$210.00
11/25/2014
Review amended motion by O'Hare; Conferences
B.S.
1.20
$420.00
and case law.
1 1/26/2014
Revise all documents filed; Draft motion to strike
B.S.
.80
$280.00
verification.
11/26/2014
Prepare report to Scott regarding
Prepare epositton
notices; Work on 57.105 and O'Hare; Review
request and supplement motion; Prepare letter to
Berger and Hanna.
11/27/2014
Finn conference regardine motion to disqualify R.
D.P.V.
.10
$20.00
Sweetapple.
Redacted per Fla. Stat. 119.071(1)(d)
11/28/2014
Receive and review letter; Revise O'Hare second
B.S. .80 $280.00
request to produce; Initial review amended of
motion of O'Hare.
11/330/2014
Conference with Scott; Outline all projects on all
B.S. 4.20 $1,470.00
pending Gulfstream adv. O'Hare and O'Boyle cases;
Prepare strategy regarding
� Recerve an revtew tco letti
letter and affidavit; Receive and review Berger's
motion; Work on —. (Date 11/28).
12/1/2014
Meeting with client and paralegal regarding projects.
B.S. 30 $105.00
(O'Hare).
12/1/2014
Meeting with client and A. Varkas regarding
B.S. .50 $175.00
supplement and response; Conference regarding
—. (O'Boyle).
12/1/2014
Meeting with A. Varkas regarding response to
B.S. .75 $262.50
supplement; Conference with Joanne regarding
strategy
12/1/2014
Firm conference regarding O'Hare and O'Boyle
D.P.V. .30 $60.00
motions to disqualify; R. Sweetapple instructions
regarding
12/1/2014
Review O oyes supplement to otton to
A.D.V. 4.00 $1,400.00
Disqualify; Research issues
evtew origtna otton to
Pisqua
ouse; Read and summarize case
law and treatise.
12/2/2014
Receive and review O'Boyle resonse and letters;
B.S. .90 $315.00
Conference with A. Varkas regarding our response
to supplement.
12/2/2014
Index transcript/leasing (11/18/14) on schedule
A.D.V. 3.50 $1,225.00
conference; Dictate the response to supplement to
Motion to Disqualify Counsel.
12/3/2014
Draft response to supplement to Motion to
C.B. 1.00 $125.00
Disqualify dictated by A. Varkas. (O'Boyle).
12/3/2014
Receive and review emails and conference regarding
B.S. .75 $26250
Berger response and sanctions: Conference with D.
Vitale regarding
ease an
12/3/2014
Reviet
A.D.V. .50 $175.00
12/3/2014
Meeting with
B.S. .30 $105.00
12/4/2014
Revise draft oTTZ77ponse to Supplement.
A.D.V. 1.50 $525.00
12/4/2014
Draft notice of filing per R. Sweetapple; Compare
D.P.V. .70 $140.00
deposition testimony for exhibit on the notice
regarding discrepancy; Conference with C. Bailey.
12/5/2014
Travel and attend meeting in all cases and work on
B.S. 650 $2,273.00
new pleadings; Meeting with Eric, Gerry, Scott and
Joanne at Gerry's office; Meeting with client
regarding
Redacted per Fla. Stat. 119.071(1)(d)
12/52014
Revise dratt one response to supp ement to Motion
A.D.V. 1.00 5350.00
to Disqualify.
12/5/2014
Notice of filing preparation regarding deposition
D.P.V. 550 $1,100.00
testimony; Travel to and from conference with
client, Gerry, Joanne and R. Sweetapple.
12/6 /2014
Saturday: Conference with Scott regarding
B.S. 1.60 $560.00
mediation and strategy; Conference with D. Vitale
regarding perjury motion and
Receive
and review emails from week; Review article.
12/72014
Prepare for meeting with Joanne, Gerry and Scott;
B.S. 1.20 $420.00
Review all projects; Revise response; Email. (Date
12/06).
12/8/2014
Westlaw search: Remedies for— i.e.
A.D.V. 350 $1,225.00
(read case law and
treatise); Draft Supple—ment to Amended Motion for
Sanctions.
12/82014
Work on second motion for sanction - O'Boyle;
B.S. .70 $245.00
Respond to supplement.
12/8/2014
Conference with Joanne regarding O'Hare; Email
B.S. 1.10 $385.00
response regarding O'Boyle and law regarding
disclosure to Berger by CAF (evening).
12/82014
Conference with opposing cousel; Prepare Motion
B.S. .70 $245.00
regarding O'Hare; Review O'Hare response.
12/8/2014
Firm conference with R. Sweetapple regarding case
D.P.V. 1.50 $300.00
and deposition testimony; Conference with A.
Varkas; Research regarding
—; Conference with . ar -as; ottce o
filing research and drafting.
12/92014
Conference with R. Sweetapple and A. Varkas
D.P.V. .40 $80.00
regarding Motion to Disqualify and related
testimony; Receive instructions on drafting.
12/92014
Westlaw search: 1) Use of former deposition
A.D.V. 1.50 5525.00
testimony (read treatise and case law) 2) Discovery
while Motion to Dismiss pending; Discuss with R.
Sweetapple bolstering Response to Supplement.
12/92014
Conference with Joanne; Review Hanna's filing;
B.S. .70 $245.00
Revise response with clerk; Conference regarding
sanction's motion with A. Varkas.
12/10 /2014
Conference with R. Sweetapple regarding unrelated
D.P.V. 3.40 $680.00
party privilege; Conference with A. Varkas
regarding same; Edit motion per R. Sweetapple
instructions; Research attorney- client privilege;
Review deposition transcript and hearing transcript;
Review allegations in verified complaint and
supplement; Complete draft for R. Sweetapple
review.
12/102014
Conference with R. Sweetapple and edit response
D.P.V. .30 $60.00
per his request; Prepare for final review.
12/102014
Conference with Hanna and Joanne regarding set
B.S. 1.25 $437.50
Redacted per Fla. Stat. 119.071(1)(d)
12/11/2014
12/11/2014
12/11/2014
12/11/2014
12/11/2014
12/11/2014
12/11/2014
12/13/2014
12/12/2014
12/12/2014
12/13/2014
13/13/2014
12/15/2014
12/13/2014
12/16/2014
13/16/2014
12/17/2014
12/17/2014
12/18/2014
12/19/2014
12/19/2014
12/19/2014
SUBTOTAL:
Costs
SUBTOTAL:
deposition Shelly O'Hare; Tentative deposition;
Revise motion for expedite hearing regarding
O'Hare.
Receive and review email. Prepare response.
Conference with Scott re meeting with
and progress report.
Meeting with Dave re contempt and perjury charges
Martin O'Boyle. Supplement sanctions motion re
additional perjury.
Revise and add section to Supplement to Motion for
Sanctions
Dictate 3rd motion for sanctions re allened
additional perjury of Martin O'Boyle. Organize all
exhibits. (Evening)
Evening conference with client. Review draft.
Start revising Supplement to Motion for Sanctions
(O'Boyle)
Conference AV re adding perjury case law and
editing motion
Conference with counsel. Mcct with staff re pending
motions. Revise and file Second sanctions. Work on
additional perjury motion
revise &review second motion for sanctions;
research: perjury (r & s cases and treatise)
Conference Mayor. Conference clerk re motion to
amend and all alTrmative defenses and
counterclaims.
Review Hanna Noticed and Desousa email.
Firm conference re: show cause order and
confidentiality arguments. Discuss possible defenses
to said arguments.
Meeting with AV re answer and counterclaim.
Review case law re privilege as it relates
Conference w/ RAS and AV re: CAFI /O'Boyle
privilege and waiver.
Conference Joanne. Conference Dade County
attorney. Conf Scott. Work on counterclaims.
review file and prepare 57.105 for filing
Con F-. Conference Scott. Work on
CC and DEPO prep. Review article.
Review and Depo prep.
Conference w S re: Rio and
response to show cause. Edit same per discussion.
Prep travel and take Depo. S. O'Hare
Report to Mayor
B.S.
.10
B.S.
25
B.S.
.80
B.S.
1.50
B.S.
1.50
B.S.
.50
A.D.V.
50
B.S. 20
B.S. 1.75
A.D.V. 125
B.S.
.50
D.S.
.20
D.P.V.
.30
B.S. 1.20
D.P.V. .10
B.S. 2.40
A.D.V.
.25
B.S.
1.00
B.S.
2.50
D.P.V.
.30
B.S. 4.00
B.S. .10
81.25
Redacted per Fla. Stat. 119.071(1)(d)
$35.00
$8750
$280.00
$.525.00
$525.00
$175.00
$175.00
$70.00
$612.50
$437.50
$175.00
$70.00
$60.00
5420.00
$20.00
$840.00
$87.50
$350.00
$875.00
$60.00
$1,400.00
$35.00
$26,150.00
$0.00
Matter Ledgers
13/19/2014 Balance before last invoice $0.00
12/19/2014 Invoice 10003 $26,150.00
SUBTOTAL: $36,150.00
Trust Account
12/19/2014 Previous Balance
Available in Trust:
$0.00
$0.00
TOTAL $26,150.00
PREVIOUS BALANCE DUE $0.00
CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $26,150.00
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT
12/238014
To: SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L.
20 S.E. 3rd STREET
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
10003 12d 19/2014 legal S26,150.00 Sl)M0 S'6,I50.110
Totals: $26,150.00 511.110 $26,150.00
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ORDER
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
February 17, 2015
CG Acquisition Company, Inc. [mail to: records @commerce - group.com]
Re: GS #1645 (953)
Provide all records in connection with expenses incurred by Robert Sweetapple, Joel Chandler
or Robert Chandler during the Calendar Year 2014.
Dear CG Acquisition Company, Inc. [mail to: recordsCa,)commerce- grouo.coml,
The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated November 19, 2014.
You should be able to view your original requests at the following link http://www2.gulf-
stream. org/ WebLink8 /0 /doc /29557/Pagel.astx. If your request was verbal, then the description
of your public records request is set forth in the italics above.
Having received no response from you to our request to clarify on December 17, 2014, the Town
responds that it has no public records that reflect any expenses incurred by Joel Chandler or Robert
Chandler and reimbursed by the Town. With regard to expenses incurred by Robert Sweetapple,
the Town is providing the payments issued in 2014 to Sweetapple, Broeker, and Varkas, P.L. that
can be found at the same above link.
Please note that the checking account numbers have been redacted pursuant to Fl. Stat.
119.071(5)(b). As reflected on the attached record, exempt information has been redacted pursuant
to Fla. Stat. § 119.071(1)(d). A public record that was prepared by an agency attorney or at the
attorney's express direction for imminent or ongoing litigation that relates to counsel's mental
impression, conclusion, legal strategy, or legal theory is exempt pursuant to Fla. Stat. §
119.071(1)(d). The exempt information here relates to pending and reasonably anticipated
imminent litigation involving the Town, William Thrasher, Garrett Ward, Scott Morgan and
Robert Sweetapple, on the one hand, and Martin O'Boyle and entities controlled by or affiliated
with him including, but not limited to, Commerce GP, Inc., the Commerce Group, Inc., Commerce
Realty Group, Asset Enhancement, Inc., CG Acquisition Company, Inc., Citizens Awareness
Foundation, Inc., Airline Highway, LLC, N984AC Caravan LLC, CRO Aviation, Inc., and
STOPDIRTYGOVERNMENT, LLC., and Christopher O'Hare, on the other hand.
We consider this matter closed.
Sincerely,
Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records