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Tallulah Falls Town Council reappoints city attorney

The council unanimously voted to keep its current city attorney, under a fee arrangement that includes $200-an-hour attorney rates.

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January 16, 2025: Reappointment of city attorney

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The town council's January 16 agenda listed appointment of the city attorney, with a related fee agreement for the firm Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC proposed at $200 per hour for attorneys and $125 per hour for paralegals.

SourcesTallulah Falls Agendas - 01.16.25 RM Agenda - 01.16.25 RM Agenda.docxTallulah Falls Agendas - 01.16.25 RM Agenda Packet - 01.16.25 RM Agenda Packet.pdf

At that same meeting, Councilperson Augustine moved to reappoint the city attorney, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot, and the motion passed unanimously.

SourcesTallulah Falls Minutes - 01.16.25 RM Minutes - 01.16.25 RM Minutes.docxTallulah Falls Agendas - 02.13.25 RM Agenda Packet - 02.13.25 RM Agenda Packet.pdf

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Appointment of City Attorney (Smith, Welch, Webb & White, LLC fee agreement)

Attorneys: $200 per hour; Paralegals: $125 per hour.

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AgendaTallulah Falls Agendas - 01.16.25 RM Agenda Packet - 01.16.25 RM Agenda Packet.pdfAttorneys: $200 per hour; Paralegals: $125 per hour.
Approved
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Reappointment of city attorney

Motion to reappoint city attorney made by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot.

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AgendaTallulah Falls Agendas - 02.13.25 RM Agenda Packet - 02.13.25 RM Agenda Packet.pdfMotion to reappoint city attorney made by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot.
Appeared on agenda
proposed

Appointment of City Attorney

Appointment of City Attorney

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AgendaTallulah Falls Agendas - 01.16.25 RM Agenda - 01.16.25 RM Agenda.docxAppointment of City Attorney
Approved
confirmed

Reappointment of city attorney

Motion to reappoint city attorney made by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot. Motion passed unanimously.

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Supporting record

MinutesTallulah Falls Minutes - 01.16.25 RM Minutes - 01.16.25 RM Minutes.docxMotion to reappoint city attorney made by Councilperson Augustine, seconded by Councilperson Urpschot. Motion passed unanimously.

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