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STATE OF NEW YORK, |... COUNTY OF WARREN, 1 DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support the Constitution of the United fully discharge the duties of the States and the Constitution of the State of New York, and that I will a OR, of the City of Glens Falls, N. Y., according to the ‘Sworn to before me, this FL aay ot -. bee CITY OF GLENS FALLS OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Ju Pursuance of Lam, 1 hereby appoint LAUREN STACK, 8 a member Of the ip ccier TO" COMPLE the... EMPLOYER = = EXHIBIT 1 CITY OF GLENS FALLS OFFICE OF THE MAYOR In Purouince of Law, I hereby appoint 7 LAUREN, STACK , CSOT ea as a member of the Mayor STATE OF NEW YORK, | COUNTY OF WARREN, [DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support the Constitution of the United ‘States and the Constitution of the State of New York, and chat I will faithfully discharge the duties of the oltice of on AE “ R. Sworn to-before me, thi lta Baer City Clerk Lyx 1- ones de Reminder - New term Oaths of Office On September 30, 2013, the statutory six-year term for county directors and appointed assessors expires. Those assessors or directors appointed to new terms must take ~ and place on file — the oath of office for the new term. Section 10 of the Public Officers Law requires every public officer to take an oath in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. Once taken, the oath must be filed with the municipal clerk. 1'do solemnly swear (or affirm) that | will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of New York, and that | will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of assessor (or director of real property tax services) according to the best of my ability. Assessors elected to new terms beginning January 1, 2014 also must take and place on file new oaths of office. Section 30(1)(h) of the Public Officers Law mandates that failure to obey this law within thirty days of assuming office will result in that office being declared vacant. Such failure cannot be remedied by taking a late oath of office. Those who fail to take and file an oath should consult their municipal attorney immediately. As de facto officials, their acts are valid, but the appointing authority (town board, county executive, etc.) may appoint another person to that office. Although the failure cannot be remedied, the municipality may appoint the same individual to the office. Presumably, that person would not neglect to take and file the oath of office a second time. Ex [- pase 3 Stave or New York ‘DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE OFFICE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES Susan E. Savage ‘Thomas H. Mattox EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Assistant Deputy Commissioner Commissioner of ; ‘Taxation and Finance WA, RAREDONN CAO! for Roal Proparty Tax Services “ALBANY, NY 12227 ‘Tel (18) 890-4000 Fax G18) 495.8628 wonwtaxny.gov omts.edservices@ax.av.20¥ a Sune 3, 2013 To: City Clerks . 4 From: Paul G,Szwedo ~ _ .- Subject: Reporting Appointed Assessor Information, I would like:t6 takes this opportunity tomake you aware that appointed assessor terms expire September 30, 2013 in New York State. Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law (RPTL), §310, the appointed assessor has @ Six-year ‘term of office, except in certain cases. ‘The next term will begin October 1, 2013 and end “September 30, 2019, Please take this opportunity to share this information with your city council and report their decision to this office using the form below. In addition, the Rules for Real Property Tax Administration require individuals to meet qualification standards before appointment to the office of assessor. Municipalities assessors whose qualifications have been approved do not have to resubmit the ual fictions application. ble onour website at hii. If you have already jonal Services, thank you! Assessor Information: Date of appointment! _03/26/2.0/3 Please underline one: Newassessor —Re-appointment Civil Service appointment ‘Assessor Name: ~ an eek. ee Tow : Cheon S Official Street Mailing Address: | 42. Riga Shasé: i Post Office Bo: “City/Town & Zip Code: | | —— ——Cfizn_ fal, PY LEGO. Offictal e-mail address: _ ~L Stich Ce hm oF Cleans Falls. 6S, Work phone including area code: _ | (i) _26/- 353! | Cierk’s Name and Email address — | ET Bad Chak @ Chorclinralb. S| Ex! - page ¥ Counseling memo August 2, 2011 To: Lauren Stack From: Mayor John A. Diamond The position of sole assessor in the City of Glens Falls is a position based on trust. Tneed to be able to trust that when you say you are going to do something, that you actually do it. For that reason, it is troubling to learn that you've abused the trust I’ve placed in you by taking advantage of the ability to conduct work “in the field.” Specifically, you've used that “in the field” time on more than one occasion to conduct personal business. Boiled down to basic terms, your actions constitute theft. You are being paid for work that wasn’t performed because you used the time for personal business. This is unacceptable. Theft is an offense punishable by a penalty up to and including termination. Going forward, I will expect you to document any time spent in the field in the following manner: When you leave to conduct work “in the field” you are to sign out in a log book that we will established in the Mayor's Office, You will state where you are going, what you are going there to do, and what time you expect to return. When you return, you are to sign back in. You are not to conduct any personal business while “in the field.” Be advised that your time “in the field” will be subject to spot checks from time to time to verify that you are where you say you are. ‘Trust is something that is easily lost and hard to regain. It is my hope that you lea from this experience and over time, we can rebuild the trust that is essential to the job of sole assessor in the City of Glens Falls. EMPLOYER - - EXHIBIT 2 Tnmate Release Information Detail Page 1 of 3 Corrections Offender Network = [Inmate Release Information Detail (This information was eurrent a8 of 11/9/2001) 07728, FAHEY, LAUREN WaITE FEMALE BROWN BROWN PINE HILLS W.R.C. COMMUNITY 11/09/2001 Stated Residence Upon Release: 22QCREEREST “Sbonsaniaspagoe Aliases: LAUREN FAHEY LAUREN M FAHEY [ LAUREN MICHELLE GUAY | CASSANDRA KOWSKT _ EMPLOYER ~ htto://www.de.state.fl.us/InmateR. EXHIBIT 3 Ded. 1/4/2012, Inmate Release Information Detail Page 2 of 3 Current Prison Sentence History: “Offense Sentence Case | Prison Sentence Date Offense Date | County | No. ‘Length 03/32/3997 _ | BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY |11/:9/1998 | PINELLAS | g7oa570 [av oMoD 32/02/1996 | BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CVOR | 11/13/1998 | PINELLAS | 9704570 | 4v oM oD ATT. 01/38/3997 _ | BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY | 11/23/3998 | PINELLAS | 9704572 | 4¥ oM oD 5/07/1997 | BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CVOR [15/3/1998 | PINELLAS | 9708371 |4¥ oMoD ATT. ‘Nole: The affense descriptions are truncated and do not necessary reflect the crime of conviction. Please refer tothe court dlocumerts or the Florida Statues for further information or definition. Incarceration History: Date In-Custody | Date Out-of- Custody 11/24/1998 11/09/2001 New Search.) Record: 1 oft Fit (Previous ] [New }{ Test] (Retum tenia ‘The Florida rtment of Corrections updates this irformation régnilarly, ta.ensure that itis complete anit cairat wnat orton con Gaaegue ee ee oa ee true ure lettin stats, release dae oF other afore again on ree This database contin pus vedoriformation ofelonyaffenders sentenced tothe Department of Correations. This inforsaation oly tides aferars enter 20 Stte prison arstate uperatsion. Informa cortained herein includes current and prior offenses. Offense types ineltde nated erlmes such es artempts, Next uP 9 calendar Glens Falls assessor reflects on her criminal past: there anymore" MAURY THOMPSON ~ thompson@poststar.com Jan 30, 2012 GLENS FALLS -- Glens Falls Assessor Lauren Stack thought the crimes she committed 15 years ago were buried in the long-forgotten past. But recent anonymous emails to The Post-Star and city officials ~ emails Stack said came from someone who has a grudge against her -- brought the old offenses to light. "Yes, | did it, and | own up to it," she said in a telephone interview last week. "But | also don't think | need to have it be thrown back at me all the time.” The Post-Star became aware of Stack's criminal history in early January in an email from "a concerned Glens Falls citizen" who provided a link to information about Lauren Fahey, Stack's name at the time, on the Florida Department of Corrections website. Glens Falls Common Council members said they received similar emails at the time. The anonymous writer did not respond to a return email from The Post-Star asking to speak with the writer. =- EMPLOYER -— EXHIBIT 4 http://poststar. comi/news/10vwu gevuo-sauisnaaseswur-reulects-on-ner-crimmnal-past-i-m/article ... 9/6/2016 MARY ALY AKOANG Be On Nov. 13, 1998, a Pinellas County Court judge sentenced Fahey to four years in prison, according to the Florida Department of Corrections, She was incarcerated from Nov. 24, 1998, to Nov. 9, 2001, after being convicted of four burglaries. Lauren Fahey - now Lauren Stack - wrote in March 1997, in a statement that is part of the criminal record, that she was desperate and did things she knew were wrong, such as when she snatched a purse containing $460 in cash from the front seat of a 1997 Subaru while the victim's mother sat in the back seat. The car was parked outside a Florida supermarket. Fahey wrote that she committed the crime because she was out of work and did not have any money. St. Petersburg Beach Police officers investigated the crime and said, in their statements, they seized drug paraphernalia from Fahey's apartment, and that she told them she was addicted to crack cocaine. Fahey, who was 27 at the time, pleaded with the victim not to press charges. "Lam very scared because | don't have money for food or rent, and | just want to get to Zephyrhills to my mom's," Fahey wrote in a signed “voluntary statement" that is part of arrest records The Post-Star obtained under the Florida Freedom of Information Law. "I know there is no excuse, but | kind of lost my mind and saw an opportunity to get there, | am so sorry to have scared you," she wrote to the victim. Fahey also admitted to taking purses from unlocked cars in 1996 and 1997 and toa burglary of a neighbor's house, according to arrest records. In the case of the neighbor's house, she did not take anything. Also, she admitted in February 1997 to taking money from another neighbor's house. Ex4- pose —— http://poststar. com/news/local/glens-falls-assessor-reflects-on-her-criminal-past-i-m/article_... 9/6/2016 Glens Pals assessor retlects on her criminal! past: '1’m not there anymore’ | Local | poststar... Page 5 oly She wrote in a "witness statement," dated Feb. 23, 1997, that after she knocked on the neighbor's door to ask to use their clothesline, she noticed through a window that money - about $64 - was sitting just inside a window, so she took the cash. "Such actions were very stupid because | did take something | know that they must have worked very hard for, which | had no right or reason to be given," she wrote in the witness statement. Looking back Stack, in an interview last week, admitted to the crimes, but said it was a difficult time in her life and that she has been rehabilitated. She said three people who were family or friends had died in the 1990s, and she moved from New York to Florida in hopes of finding emotional healing. Instead, she sank further into despair. "Everybody around me was dying, and it was depressing. And | ran away ... and it was terrible," she said. After being released from prison, where she went through a substance abuse recovery program, she returned to New York determined to start over. She enrolled at Schenectady County Community College, originally planning to take courses to become a paralegal. She took a part-time job in the Schenectady assessor's office to help pay her way through college, and that led to a decision to pursue a career in property assessment services. “Ninety-nine percent of assessment is pure mathematical statistical assessment. | just happened to have a brain that was good at statistics," she said. From there, Stack continued to take courses in assessing and gained experience. Exd- payee hitp:/Ipoststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-assessor-reflects-on-her-criminal-past-i-m/article_.... 9/6/2016 ISHS FANS assessor reLlects On Her criminal past: ‘l’m not there anymore’ | Local | poststar... Page 4 of 9 She worked in the assessing offices of the New York towns of Keene, Bombay, Harrietstown and New Scotland, and the cities of Schenectady and Cohoes, at various points between 2002 and 2009, according to her resume. She also owned Northern Assessment Services, a private assessment services consulting company, from 2006 to 2007. She has worked as Glens Falls assessor since fall 2009. City Hall support Glens Falls Mayor John "Jack" Diamond and members of the city Common Council have remained supportive of Stack since disclosure of her criminal history, saying that isin her past and they have no complaints with her job performance as city assessor, “I think we need to allow a person to move on with their life and not punish them forever for something they did a very long time ago - especially when they've worked hard to rehabilitate themselves and become a productive citizen," said 4th Ward Councilman James Brock. When Stack's criminal history was disclosed, 3rd Ward Councilman Scott Watson questioned whether she should stay on as assessor. But Watson said he now has confidence in Stack, after learning details of her history from Diamond, who briefed council members in a closed session after the Jan. 10 Common Council meeting. “From the story that we got, it was a very difficult case for her, clearly," Watson said. "And what happened with her | don't believe relates at all to the current job that she's doing for us as the assessor of Glens Falls." Diamond, in a recent interview at City Hall, reiterated that Stack obtained clemency from the state of Florida, which restores her civil right to hold public office. exd- page # hitp:/poststar. com/news/local/glens-falls-assessor-reflects-on-her-criminal-past-i-m/article_... 9/6/2016 “Ithink it's important to understand that there was clemency," he said. "She has rights to the job. She's done what we've asked her to do as an assessor." Florida clemency The Florida Office of Executive Clemency issued Stack a "Certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights" on Nov. 21, 2008. The order grants "restoration of civil rights, except the specific authority to possess or owna firearm." Restoring civil rights makes the felon eligible to vote, serve on a jury, hold public office and apply for many state occupational licenses, according to the Florida Rights Coalition. Stack said the process of applying for clemency was handled through the mail and over the telephone. She said she submitted personal and employment reference letters and documentation that she has not been charged with any additional crimes since being released from prison. Stack did not disclose her criminal history in 2009 when she applied for the Glens Falls assessor position. Diamond has said he did not ask her during the interview if she had been convicted of a crime, and he did not ask her to fill out a standard employment application because the position was a mayoral appointment. Diamond said he hired her based on a resume and checks of references with other municipalities where she worked. Stack has said she disclosed her criminal history to previous employers, if asked. The Post-Star was able to confirm she disclosed her criminal history to the town of Ex 4- pages http://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-assessor-reflects-on-het-ctiminal-past-i-m/article ... 9/6/2016 IA MAIMMAMOL PODK. 2 Ltd MUL MOLES GUYAMULG | LAvuel | PUSS... FUySU UL y Keene, her most recent employer before Glens Falls. Stack checked the "yes" box next to the question, "Have you ever been convicted of any crime, felony or misdemeanor?" according to a copy of her employment application, which The Post-Star obtained under the state Freedom of Information Law. Ona separate sheet of paper attached to the application, Stack wrote, "I do have prior criminal charges dating from 1996 and 1997, from outside of New York State. The disposition was resolved as of 2001. The charges result from a personal domestic episode and can be discussed further in person." ‘More weight to carry’ Stack said that having her criminal history suddenly become a topic of public discussion has been difficult. “I've got a little more weight to carry now, and I'm going to have to work little harder," she said. She said she is determined to prove she has been rehabilitated. "| know who | am. I'm not there anymore." Stack said she knows who emailed information about her criminal history to The Post- Star, but she would not disclose who it was. She said it was someone in whom she confided, who later developed a grudge against her. Stack said she would not identify the person because she is not seeking revenge. "I don't need to be that person," she said. "Someone did this to me on purpose so that | could be on the front page of the newspaper." 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Steal) wos. Exs- py s SUPPORTING DEPOSITION / CPL 710.30 NOTICE TO ‘SUPPORT SIMPLIFIED TRAFFIC INFORMATION LOCAL CRIMINAL COURT COUNTY OF WARREN ‘STATE OF NEW YORK ‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK vs LAUREN M. STACK UTT NUMBER 2133 JVKKR Officer 8 CHRISTOFFERSEN of the NEW. YORK STATE POLICE @ Police Officer and the Complainant alleges that the Defendant committed a violation of 1. (Law/SectionSubsection) VIL1180 OD. 010 2. Description of Violation SPEED IN ZONE 3. Date 09/29/2014 Time 08:29:00 P CIT of TOWN OF LAKE GEORGE 4. Vehicle Year 2011 Make NISS Color GY License Plate No. FBR4898 State NY 5. Genoral Direction of Travel by Defendant SOUTH 6: Highway (Type/Name) 2.1 LAKE SHORE DRIVE 7. Defendants Speed 54 MPH ina 40 MPH Zone 8. Charge based on Officers Direct observation 9. Speed Verified by RADAR Mode! STALKER DUAL 10, Additional Information ‘TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDAI PRSASE FAKE NOTICE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 71030(1)A) OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW, THE Fee RMTEND TO OFFER AT A TRIAL OF THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION EVIDENGE OF A STATEMENT MADE BY YOUN oor28/2014 AT 05:29:00 P AT LAKE SHORE DRIVE, To Offcer Name B CHRISTOFTERSEN a pubis sore |N WHICH YOU SUBSTANTIALLY STATED AS FOLLOWS: FALSE STATEMENTS MADE HEREIN ARE PUNISHABLE AS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 21048 OF THE PENAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK [Affirmed Under Penalty of Perjury 0.35 C= EXT - payee — *2 et *ve* te paaa STAVE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WARREN Tomy, court Town ot LAKE GEORGE Defendant: NA Alloged Vietin: _NA a nanip eaege ERR THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK LAUREN m STACK BEIT KNOWN THAT, by this INFORUATION _,_ BRIAN T CHRISTOFRERSEN : {28 the Complainantherein, STATIONED ‘at SP CHESTERTON ‘2ccwso6 the above mentioned Defendant(s), with having COMMITTED the mSDEMEANOR i of cei POSS CONTRL SUBST.7TH In violation of Section 720.09, ‘ Subdivision ofthe PENAL Law of the State of New York, Thaton or about owzarzor at about 09:29 PM inthe Town of LAKE GEORGE County of _ WARREN the defendants) 29 intentionally knowingly enc untowtuty comm! the misdemeanor of CRIMINAL POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: 7TH DEGREE. A person 's gui of rnin possession ofa contoted substance i the seventh degree when he kowhgl and unawflyposzecaes acontaled substance Criminal possession ofa conta substance nthe seventh dagrae is 2 cass A misdemeanor Z0-4>0C00> To wi: om the aforementioned tne, cat, and place. being Lake Share Drivin the Town of Lake Goong, County of Waren, State of New York, seit detent is possess a plastic hoe conaing asidve a wht powder eld testing postive fr presence of Cocoa 8 Schedule I Cooled ‘Substance. AN contrary to statue med and provited fe. w4orna The above allegations of fact are made by the Complainant herein an DIRECT:XNOWLEDGE {n a written instrument. any person who knowingly makes a false statement which such person does net balave to ba tus hhas committed @ crime under the laws ofthe State of New York punishable a8 a Class A Misdemeanor (PL 21048) ‘Afimed under penalty of perury this_o1 $7 dey of__octoner . 2010 ~oR- Subscibe and sworn to before me his_day of COMPLAINT ——_. Ty Fi 1 F mo-so0z a, + Always give Part2 tothe motorit. * Give Par to the motorist ONL i yeusre granting continuation of ding pileges. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION PART 4 - CONTINUATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES tre Ware ast re eae RE | RTE jemmmpmmmaie | 2019 “D STACK, LAUREN M. ‘According to Section 1193 ofthe Vehicle and Ticense willbe Cl suspended I revoked on ewe Tis oder wil alow ve, wit the same Fimitations as your diver license, until your suspension’ eae ‘evocation starts. You must have both parts of 2u when you drive. tf you do not have both pars ofthis order wh you, you ‘may be cherged with a violation of the Vehicle af Trafic Law. Wheat tie ‘eoeivea conditional license, This onder mu » css) New York State Department of Motor Vehicles tet ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION PART 2 Reet a a or oo STACK, LAUREN M. (or lan@ |t aa Pefremate aed dass ; ae Tsien mit by Oo Noy S6SUINVWESTEN, I> Sho hethawe A M2133 VLTE oe Se apo iver Usoe LAKE GEORGE NY 10845, 125-986-242 COURTIVIOLATION (Certificate of Conviction must be attached) ba 57" BRIAN S, REICHENBACH Pos Tae Una [S129 ies [Demrmsone mae i CST 6 15 La [Crernccemrveniceicn Cl syecnveiae {atone ‘SUSPENSION/REVOCATION A cgorfing to Section 1193-2 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, your driver Hcense/privilege for 90 days (conviction of1192-1 frst offense ony if not operating & CMV or Special Vehicle). DiRevoked frat east _ STO SS TA TTT ETE Sentence date _* / 24 ft - This order will be effective on Seah beoeuse of your conviction of a Taint eaaamamae Violation of Subdivision {_of section 1192 ofthe Vehicle and Trafic Law. PROBATION/CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE A person convicted of violation of VIL 1192(2-2X) or (b) committed on or after 12/18/09 must be sentenced toa conditional discharge oF probation and the installation and use of the interlock device. A person convicted of a violation of VTL. 1192(2) or (3) commit he after 8/15/10 must be ‘sentenced to a conditional discharge or probation and the installation and use ofthe interlock device. 2 {Is motorist sentenced to [1 Probation - Ifsentenced to probation, how long is the sentence? CI 3 Yeas C1 5 ve Conditional Discharge - IF sentenced to conditional discharge, how long isthe sentence? Bd-1 year O) 3 years ‘Mast the motorist obtain Permission before applying fora license? Only appli if motorist is sentenced to probation. LI -yes iL. No Tfyes, do they need permission from: C] Court a Pach eminent O Both ‘Has the motorist been ordered to install an ignition interlock device? LI Yes [1 No LICENSE SURRENDER — Has the motorist surrendered hisher license? SPE ne Yes fo Hfyouhave not turned in your driver license tthe cov, you mn ‘Ifyou tur ina temporary ls ioe Sate Pe no ona versa (tty 71 cont: otrtar 71 come 2: pn 7 eonme 3: tot EMPLOYER —_ EXHIBIT 6 ed ii STATE OF NEW York Townivircxoe oF N Les beonee to ‘Tite PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, "TRIAL WAIVER AND PLEA AGREEMENT 5 -ageinst- Lanne Sense DeENDANT. Original Charge(@VReduced Charges) PL 220.03 feted _—_—_ Meet na Dian Vere Ta- 3 Reduced to “Ga = PL] Merged and Dismissed Ve t-e Reduced ‘Merged and Dismissed VEL U6 = Reduced to Merged and Dismissed Reduced to {C1 Merged and Dismissed ‘That [agree to plea guilty tothe Following disposition of charges; UTZ W92-) ‘That the People agree to such a disposition forthe following reasons: C] No Prior Record Difficulties in Proof CDefendant Took Responsibility [1] Felony reduced (CPL § 180.50) [SAnterest in Justice Notes: (ewes VE.2 _paareectrey _ys se _ Ghose aS ‘PRONISE/RECOMMENDATION MADE AS TO SENTENCE AND/OR CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT No Promises ‘Viet Impact Pane! Valves Improvement Program ° we (2 Vetues improvement Progra "400 Cai Probation: Ci Restitution: vicking Driving Progam ° Cistracted Driving Class ClOpporunity Pogrem Drug & Alcohol Eval w/ Treatment ifaay | Surcharae® 2 Community Service: Alveat25 Day reporting Progra toa “C6O Brine per Court other: Dower of protectin: ‘Tue OBFENDANT AFTER CONSULTATION WITH HGISER ATTORNEY, OR HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO WAIVES SAME AND AORERS TO PROCEED PROSE, ‘ACKNOWLEDOES THE FOLLOWDG: Thave had enough ime to discuss this matter with my atamey, or have chosen to proceed pro se ‘understand tht! have aright to remain silent but waive such right by entering this plea. “My attomey as discussed the strengths and weakness ofthe people's case with me and any possible defense I might have. ‘Lam satisfied withthe job my atomey has done foe me inthis mater. 1 do not have any medical or mental health reasons wy I cannot understand what is happening in Court today "understand that have right toa jury tral ora trial without a jury and by entering a plea I waive sui rights " onderstand that at rial have te rh to an attorney ard if cannot afford one, ane could be appointed forme fee of charge. {also understand tha! I havea right to request an adjournment co obtain the aid of counse! if desired. Uundertnd shat by eerng a lea Tam giving up my night esa eal witeses on my wn bea log with anya lights associated with al 10, T also understand that by entering this plea am giving up my right to trial 1. Tunderstand that a plea of guilty isthe same as conviction afr tial 12; Lam entering this pls voluntarily and freely, no one has thestened, coerced, o forced ene to enter this plea 1B, have decided dha! would prefer to pleed guilty, rather than eve atrial where {could raise any possible defenses. 1, fully understand my righ and beret walve dhose rights and enter a plea of guily a shown above in fil satisfaction ofthe charges). eenawaeee ‘Tag DEFSADANT FURTHER STATES AS FOLLOWS: tis also expressly agreed thatthe Defendant authorizes the Court, as a condition of the plea agreement, t review the Defendant's prior criminal history and driving record in determining acceptance ofthis plea agrecment. ‘The Defendant voluntarily and unconditionally waives the requirement thatthe Court nat look at prir records before plea It is expressly agreed that no promises are made aso any action the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles may take by way of any evil assessments, suspensions, revocations, ec, if any, regarding the Defendants licensing privileges. “The above constintes the agrectnent between the People and the Defendant, for acceptance by the Court as to the disposition ofthe above original charge(s), andthe Defendant by signing below, affirms that (s)he consents thereto with the fll appreciation of ister rights and beng fully aware ofthe lerms ofthis Agreement and hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives allright to appeal the above disposition. Ze HGEMMENT I8 SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE COURT. Li i chebl vs, B91 Seas ES pbs SAMO Eirtrtar tors, First Assistant District Attorney ‘Defendant patet:S 34S Dated: 227.10 ina EMPLOYER EXHIBIT 7 Warren County Sheriff's Office Oral Statements Record Statements made to PO J W Pound Shield #424 Defendant: Lauren M. Stack Incident # 2015-3443 On 03/06/2015, at 11:00 PM, at Exit 19 Northbound Off Ramp, the defendant made the following oral statements: Q: Have you had anything to drink tonight? A: “No | have not” 424; | just got a sample from you and it is positive for alcohol. "Well there you go” vase) t. New York State Department of Motor Vebicles ~ ie ORDER OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION PART 2 esos TS FY ae oa ee Stack, Lauren M. = Coe )efremato amber pd Sree Ades ra [eet orb leno ier Det any 8GSiiomy Westin. WCA14388R9 TB LM ay Sas os eres F Hiake@eorge: NY oo 125-986-242 COURTIVIOLATION (Certificate of Conviction must be attached) Soop Rae aio Oa ET Michael J. Muller 03-1 06 [15 | F [aq | f¢, [Di omeiresis onencer cance VaR LSleIis 17 TL conmoriat Mote Vehicle (CMV) J Special Vehicle Errore ‘SUSPENSION/REVOCATION Accordigg to Section 1193-2 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, your driver license/privilege is: Suspended for 90 days (conviction of 1192-1 first offense only if nat operating a CMY or Special Vehicle). C)Revoked for at least aH ON Yo HSS To eT RT Sentence date F /2LY_(t. This order will be effective on because of your conviction of 8 aia aaa aa DT violation of Subdivision _/ of section 1192 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. PROBATION/CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE A person convicted of a violation of VTL 1192(2-a)(a) or (b) committed on or after 12/18/09 must be sentenced to a conditional discharge or probation and the installation and use of the interlock device. A person convicted ofa violation of VIL 1192(2) or (3) committed on or after 11/18/09 and who is sentenced on or after 8/15/10 must be ‘sentenced to a conditional discharge or probation and the installation and use of the interlock device. Jsmotorist sentenced to 5 Probation enn to probation, how ong isthe sentence? $2” 3 Years C] 5 Yeus Conditional Discharge - If sentenced 1 conditional discharge, how long is the sentence? 1 1 year [] 3 years Mast hemetort obtain emission ber aplying fora license? Only appli ifmotrist is sentenced to prabaton. [] Yes eheMo Ifyes, do they need permission from: [] Court [] Probation Department] Both . Haas the motorist been ordered to install an ignition interlock device? §Y¥es CL] No LICENSE SURRENDER ~ Hias the motorist surrendered his/her license? Eyes [7] No Hfyou have not tuned in your driver license to the court, you must tum it in to the Department of Motor Vehicles you um ina teporary license, you must alo tum in Your pho leene when you eoehen ior Spe | Sse of ge ok of ast Sour SO ye oot eee verte2 ny EMPLOYER _ — so BxHIBIT 11 es Ci copy 4: mote MUNLIUK NULIICATION OF IGNITION INT ERLUCK URDEK (Piase forward to applicable probation department and/or monitoring authority within 5 business days of seatence) (Girike that in bold which is inapplicable, and complete information in shaded areas) QUEENSBURY TOWN COURT of the State of New York Part County Warren 15030250 Index/Docket No/Year 076106795, COIN TO: _County Probation Department (County Probation Department) (designated monitoring authority) Defendant, Lauren M, Stack Phone! Aas DOB: ANNE NYSID# 076106795 _ NYS Driver Lict _ 125-986-242 (shy st (0 iStoriesSehoothousesktond:-take Ganges NMAI2845 having boon convicted of Drive Wagledpfeeated - related etme) as (Misdemeanor) (Felony) us this day been ORDERED sentenced to: “PLU AT (inital as ie eh) A Conditional Discharge for a period of __ year(s) to expire on _// x ‘Within 10 days of the commencement of sentence, Ignition Interlocks are to be installed in each motor vehicle owned or operated by the defendant for a period of. month(s) Within 10 days of the commencement of sentence, Ignition Interlocks are to be installed in each Probation for aperiod of 3 year(s) to expire on ___08/28/2019 @ motor vehicle owned or operated by the defendant for a period of _1 month(s). A period of incarceration of. Month(s) in the custody of the xX local jail authority and the sentence of probation of conditional discharge, as ordered above, which shall be served consecutively to the period of incarceration. The court has determined, and it is , therefore, ORDERED that: Oo The defendant is able to afford the immediate fees/charges associated with the installation and maintenance of an Ignition Interlock device(s), and shall enter into a written agreement to that effect with the selected Ignition Interlock Device Vendor. Upon review of the defendant's Financial Disclosure Report filed with the court, the court has detemined, and it is, therefore, ORDERED that: x The defendant enter into a specific payment plan with the Ignition Interlock Device vendor, and such written plan/agreement shall be provided to the above-referenced monitoring entity; OR defendant is NOT ABLE to afford the usual fees/charges associated with the installation and maintenance of an Ignition Interlock Device. All such fees/charges are hereby waived. ‘The defendant has been advised to submit proof of all Ignition Interlock ipsfalldtions within three (3) business days of installation to this court, as well as the above-referenced probation depayfment and monitoring authority (where not probation). : Dated: August 29, 2016 Judge/Clerk ( IDPCA-S10-IN EMPLOYER — | VERSION DATE: 06/03/2010 - EXHIBIT 12 . Warren County Probation Department 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 518-761-6444 Orders and Conditions of Adult Probation [ ] Check it Amended Conditions Queensbury Town Court County of Warren Ind/Docket No. 15030250 Defendant: Lauren M Stack (Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 67039009M Defendant Lauren M Stack having been convicted of: (ecloteso DY? Ph 120.20 Mua Driving Whiete heli Fpacf VAT M42 a) Is this day ORDERED sentenced to probation for a period of 3 years to expire on Ziel ules terminated by the Court prior to the aforementioned date, While on probétion, said defendant is ORDERED to comply with the following conditions and any others which the Court may impose at a later date and to follow the instructions of the probation officer as to the way in which these conditions are to be carried out. General Conditions: 1. Answer all reasonable inquiries by the Probation Officer and promptly notify the Probation Officer prior to any changes in address, employment, or persons residing in the household. 2. Remain within the jurisdiction of the court unless granted permission to leave by court or Probation Officer. 3. Report to a Probation Officer as directed by the Court or the Probation Officer and permit the Probation Officer and/or his agent to visit you at your place of abode or elsewhere. Special Conditions: 1. Attend any psychiatric rehabilitation program, social club or any community recovery support group meetings as directed by the Probation Officer and provide verification ifs0 requested by the Probation Officer. 2, Enroll in psychiatric treatment at a licensed treatment agency as directed by the Probation Officer and participate in treatment, including both in-patient and out-patient programs and remain in said facility or program until successful completion including all aftercare recommendations. 3. Leandra's Law Conditions a. A functioning ignition interlock device equipped with both a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and camera shall be installed on all vehicles owned or operated by the defendant within 10 business days of the probation sentence or release from incarceration. The defendant shall provide to the Probation Officer a list of all vehicles ‘owned and/or operated by the defendant within 10 business days of the probation sentence or release from incarceration. If the vehicle is not owned by the defendant, ExXl2- page Warren County Probation Department 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 518-761-6444 Orders and Conditions of Adult Probation [ ] Check it Amended Conditions Queensbury Town Court County of Warren Ind/Docket No, 15030250 Defendant: Lauren M Stack (Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 67039009M written and notarized permission for the ignition interlock installation must be completed by the vehicle’s titled owner. b. The device(s) shall be installed for the duration of the probation sentence or unless modified by Court Order. c. Where applicable, pursuant to NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law §1193(1-a)(c), the device(s) shall be installed during the period of license revocation and its termin: and for each additional period as the court may determine. 4. The defendant shall provide proof of installation of each device to the court and the probation department within 3 (three) business days of installation. ¢. The defendant shall notify the probation officer immediately if any changes occur in the above vehicle(s)- related information, £ The defendant shall be responsible for the entire cost of the installation and maintenance of approved ignition interlock device(s), unless associated fees and charges are waived by the court, 8. The defendant shall deliver the vehicle(s) identified above and equipped with the ignition interlock device to the installer for the inspection and calibration checks as. required by the installer or directed by the court or the probation officer in a manner consistent with DPCA Rules and Regulations Part 9 NYCRR Part 358. hb. The defendant shall not request, solicit or allow any other person(s) to blow into the ignition interlock device, or start the motor vehicle with the device, for the purpose of providing the probationer with an operable motor vehicle. i, The defendant shall not tamper with or attempt to circumvent an otherwise operable ignition interlock device. Such tampering is a Class A Misdemeanor under Section 1198 of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. J. The defendant shall notify the court and the probation officer of his/her intention to operate his/her employer's vehicle within the scope of his/her employment for business purposes only and shall provide written permission from the employer, to be carried on his/her person and shown to the court or the probation officer, indicating that the employer is aware that the driving privilege of the probationer has been restricted, and permits operation of the business vehicle within the scope of his/her employment without the ignition interlock device. If the business entity is all or partly owned by the probationer or the probationer has a controlling interest in that business entity, the business vehicles are not exempt from having Ignition Interlock Device(s) installed. 4, Take all psychiatric medications as prescribed by a licensed psychiatrist. Exl2~- p43 Warren County Probation Department 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 518-761-6444 Orders and Conditions of Adult Probation [_ ] Check if Amended Conditions Queensbury Town Court County of Warren Ind/Docket No. 15030250 Defendant: Lauren M Stack Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 67039009M hours of community service during each week as directed by the Probation Officer. 6. That the Defendant obey the directions given by the Probation Officer to ensure compliance with the Conditions of Probation. 7. Be gainfully employed at suitable verifiable employment and/or attend school ona reguler basis. 8. Not make application for or be issued an operator’s license in New York State or any other state while on probation unless given permission by the Court. 9. Attend the DWI Victim Impact Panel on __dtabe. 2Y. 201G at ‘]__pam,, located at Glens Falls City Hall, 42 Ridge Street Glens Falls NY 12801 or as specified in the county for which you residehepre Ant sede c 10. Submit to any examination or evaluation directed by the Probation Officer and take part in such treatment and counseling, including residential treatment, as may be required by the Probation Officer until successful completion of said program. 11. Undergo an alcohol and/or drug abuse evaluation at an OASAS licensed treatment agency within 90 days of initial appointment with Probation Officer and participate in treatment if so recommended, including both in-patient and out-patient programs and remain in said facility or program until successful completion including all aftercare recommendations. 12, Permit search of your person, vehicle and place of abode, including any computers or other electronic devices, and seizure of any narcotic implements or illegal drugs, such search to be conducted by a Probation Officer or a Probation Officer and his agent. 13. Reside in a residence approved by the Probation Officer and notify the Probation Officer of any changes in household composition within one business day of any changes made. 14, Shall abide by such curfew as directed by your Probation Officer and shall be at your residence at the hours established in your curfew. i Oredief * 16. You will not use or possess any substance, device, or procedure which may mask or conceal the consumption of marijuana, alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs or influence blood and urine drug and alcohol screens or Breathalyzer results, 17. Not purchase, possess, or indulge in the use of alcohol or products that contain alcohol. Submit to any tests generally recognized as scientifically reliable to determine whether you have been using alcohol; all such costs related to this condition will be at your expense. Payment (money order payable to National Toxicology Center) for laboratory tests shall be made within five business days of collection of the sample. If op loyed less than 30 hours per week at suitable verifiable employment, perform Exlz- P97 Warren County Probation Department 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 518-761-6444 Orders and Conditions of Adult Probation [ ] Cheek if Amended Conditions Queensbury Town Court County of Warren Ind/Docket No, 15030250 Defendant; Lauren M Stack Al Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 67039009M 18, Shall pay a DWI fine and surcharge in the total amount of $ P40 _, payableto the Court within 30 days of sentence to probation, or by date of. : 19. Comply with any and all Order(s) of Protection issued by any Court(s). 20. If approved for relicensure by the Court, and if the NYS Department of Motor ‘Vehicles continues or reinstates your privilege to operate a motor vehicle (conditional or otherwise), any detected use of any illicit drugs, alcohol or products that contain alcohol, shall immediately result in the surrender of your drivers license to your probation officer. At the time of detection of use, as specified above, you will not be permitted to operate a motor vehicle further unless subsequently approved by the Court. 21. Not consume, purchase, or possess marijuana, any controlled substances or drugs, the possession of which is illegal without a prescription. Submit to random drug screening/testing to determine whether you have been using drugs, marijuana, or controlled substances and provide a signed Release of Information allowing access to your medical records; such costs related to this condition will be at your expense. Payment (money order payable to National Toxicology Center) for laboratory tests shall be made within five business days of collection of the sample. 22. Refrain from violating any Federal, State, or Local laws. Notify the Probation Officer ‘within one business day of any arrest, questioning, or contact by a law enforcement officer. 23. Refrain from entering or frequenting any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcoholic beverages and refrain from entering or frequenting the bar section of any restaurant or the bar section of any other public and/or private establishment. 24, Report any Family Court matters and provide copies of all Family Court Orders to your Probation Officer by the beginning of the next business day. 25. Submit to photographing by Probation Department, 26. Attend any alcohol educational classes or any community recovery support group meetings directed by the Probation Officer and provide verification if so requested by the Probation Officer. 27. Not associate with any drug users or convicted criminals. 28. The defendant shall not have in his possession during probation appointments, any instrument which could be-used as a weapon against or construed by the probation officer to be a weapon (i.e, razor blade, box cutter, hypodermic needle, etc,) or any weapon as defined in Article 265 of the New York State Penal Law. 29. Do not inhale, ingest, smoke or misuse any household products for any purpose for which they are not intended including, but not limited to bath salts, gasoline, propane, air fresheners, furniture polish, whipped topping and incense. Specifically, the possession and/or use of synthetic marijuana (e.g., Posh, Wicked, K2, Spice, Happy Hour, etc.) or 80, Defemtat sow Michal Fal Reds wth Phe Aifakot whee ow feurte “t un“ * E K12- pgs Warren County Probation Department 1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 518-761-6444 Orders and Conditions of Adult Probation {| Check if Amended Conditions Queensbury Town Court County of Warren Ind/Docket No. 15030250 Defendant: Lauren M Stack Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 67039009M any other mind altering substance is strictly prohibited. 30. If so directed by the Court, enroll, successfully complete and follow all ‘ecommendations ofthe New York State Drinking Driver Program (DDP) a operat by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. 31. The Probation Officer sll have the ability to gehcch social networking internet sites and/or programs for probationer information. If ie internet site/program is password ACKNOWLEDGEM Ihave read and received a copy of the above Order and Conditions of Probation and agree to comply with them, I understand the conditions and that the Court may, at any time prior to the expiration or termination of the period of probation, modify or enlarge the conditions or, if I violate a condition or commit an additional offense other than a traffic infraction, revoke the sentence, I also understand that effective 1/1/04, all persons sentenced to probation subsequent to a DWI conviction are subject to an administrative fee of up to $30.00 per month in accordance with Local Law 3-2003 pursuant to Art.12-A section 257-c NYS Executive Law. Dated: Pay SHAD Probationer= hexane hee Probationer’s “Hho: SS Sera aie SS epee TSE, Probationer Telephone#: ERAS IBAA 9 Witnessed By: SY ~€ = Ex/2- PZ STATE OF NEW YORK COURT Queensbury Town Court, ‘COUNTY OF WARREN COUNTY HON. Michael J. Muller_ ‘THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORI LEANDRA'S LAW ~against- ‘Motor Vehicle Ownership Statement Lauren M Stack Defendant Lauren M Stack _ swears under the penalty of perjury as follows: (Defendant) (Choose One) do not currently own, have title to or have registered in my name any motor vehicle, nor do I operate any motor vehi oR Teurrently own, have ttle to, and/or have registered in my name, and/or operate the following motor vehicle (): NO Vehicle Vehicle #1 “| Webicte #2 | Vehicle #4 ‘Owner Make ‘Model ‘Year ‘Color VIN. Plate # Insurance Co. [ Vehicle 2, Lunderstand that if operate a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device, I can be charged with « class A Misdemeanor and, in addition, be charged with violating the terms and conditions of probation subjecting meto a possible ‘maximum sentence in a correctional facility. 3. Tunderstand that if third person knowingly allows me to drive a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device, that person may be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor subjecting them to a possible maximum sentence of one(1) year in a local correctional facility. 4, Iknow that I eannot purchase, register, or ttle a motor vehicle in my name, or operate a motor vehicle unless I first obtain permission from the Court and Department of Probation. UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS MADE HEREIN ARE PUNISHABLE AS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR, PURSUANT TO §210.45 OF THE PENAL LAW. have read this statement and I certify that the facts contained herein are true and correct. Sgn a — pada ZA 024 0 Wr eB aay or Avge st a0 Le WITNESS: Exl@- P47 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WARREN TOWN COURT TOWN OF QUEENSBURY PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK FINE SENTENCING - against ORDER Lawnen Ue Stree. Defendant The above n: Defendant having been, pare retin i fils Court: upon the chargeof YALA CY) y (90-30 which is a violation of Section _A13-€« Wyre =r “130-30 (PL) of the VIL / Penal Law of the State of New York, it is a ORDERED that the Defendant shall paya fine of § SU) © plus a surcharge of ${954205 t5© for a total of $_ PSO” payable in the following manner: 1. Inone lump sum, payment received by the Court on or before Dall . 2. Ininstallments of § to be paid and received by the Court on the day of every month until fine is paid in fall on or before : FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE ORDER MAY REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST AND A RE-SENTENCING HEARING WHICH COULD RESULT IN INCARCERATION AND OTHER PENALTIES PERMITTED BY LAW. THE WITHIN CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF THIS COURT. TOWN JUDGE Dated:__S1Rallo Muller/MeNally Thaveread or havehad read to me the aboveconditions imposed and I thoroughly understand the conditions imposed on me. Defendant’s signature__ — ‘EMPLOYER = - EXHIBIT 13 Uay OF uiens Pals, INT rhs City oF Glens Fas, WY Monday, September 5, 20%5 Chapter C. Charter ARTICLE II. Officers; Elective and Appointive; Term of Office; Eligibility; Compensation; Filling Vacancies 2.4. Appointive officers; by whom appointed; term of office. 2.441 The appointive officers.of the city shall be a City Clerk, a Superintendent of Public Works, a Cty Attorney, one Assessor, six members of the Board of Public Safety, four members of the Water Commission, six members of the Board of Public Health, three members of the Cemetery Commission, five members of the Tree Commission, five members of the Recreation Commission, sic members of the Zoning Board, seven members ofthe Planning Board, three members ofthe Civil Service Commission and such other officers as the provisions ofthis charter may require to be appointed. Unless'otherwise provided herein, the various appointive officers créated Keréby sll be appointed by the Mayer. 2.42 The term of office of each of said officers shall be: for the members of the several boards and commissions, as specified in the appropriate Article of this charter, or in the local law or ordinance establishing such board or commission, provided however that they shall in all cases serve until their successors are appointed and qualified; for the City Attorney, the Assessor, the City Clerk, the Superintendent of Public Works and such other officers as the provisions ofthis charter may requir, Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, for the term of office of the Mayor by whom they are appointed. The term of all appointed officers shall begin on the date specified in the certificate of appointment. http:/ecode360.com/PX——pyprovER 9/5/2016 EXHIBIT 14 City of Glens Falls, NY Page I of | Cty of Glens als NY Monday, September 5 2016 Chapter C. Charter ARTICLE III. City Officers and Employees, Their Powers and Duties 3.12. General powers and duties of the Mayor. 3:12: The Mayor shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the city and the head of the admi branch of the city governmeit, and shall have and exercise all the powers conferred upon him by this charter and by the general statutes ofthis state not inconsistent with this charter. He shall have an ‘office in the City Hall. He shall be the presiding officer of the Common Council. It shall be his duty to ‘communicate to the Common Council as soon ater his election as practicable, also within 10 days after the expiration ofthe fiscal year, and as often thereafter as he may deem expedient, a general statement Of the affairs of the city in relation to its finances, government and improvements, with such recommendations as he may deem proper. As budget officer, he shall prepare the annual budget under the provisions of Article XI of this charter. He shall sign on behalf of the city all contracts made by it and cause the seal of the city tobe affixed thereto. He shallalso appoint all officers and employees for whose appointment provision i not otherwise specifically made in this charter or by law. 3.722 Itshall be his duty to see thatthe laws ofthe state and the ordinances, regulations and bylaws of the city are faithfully executed and enforced within the city. He shall have power and authority to call out and command the police and firemen whenever in his discretion he shall deem it necessary, and such command shall be in al respects obeyed. Whenever necessary for the prevention or suppression cf public disturbances, mobs of rots, it shal be his duty to take such action as fs authorized by the laws of the State of New York. 3123 It shall be his duty to exercise supervision over the conduct ofall city officers andieniployees, and he shall have the power and authority to examine at alltime the books, vouchers and papers of any ‘officer, or employee, or department of the city, and as often as he may deem proper to appoint one or more certified public accountants to examine, without notice, the accounts of any city officer or department, and the money, securities and property belonging to the city in the possassion or charge of any officer or department, and to report the results of such examination to the Mayor. He shall ao receive and examine intosall complaints made agalfst any city officer 6 emiplayte for neglect of duty, malfeasance or misfeasance'in office. He may administer oaths to witnesses and take affidavits in all cases relating to the affairs of the city and its officers and employees, and he may issue a subpoena ‘commanding a person to appear and produce books and papers in his possession, His subpoena thereto shall ave the force and effect ofa subpoena to testify issued out of the Supreme Court. 3124 He shall, upon charges being preferred, have power-to suspend any appointive officer, officlalor employee from service until the Corimen. Council, officer of Board having jurisdiction therein, ball ‘converte aid take action in the hatter, providing however that siich personishal not remalr'suspended fora périod longer than 1s days, withioutan Opportunity of Being heatd in his defense. The provisions of this section shall also apply to such other officers as may be given similar powers under this chapter, 3125 He shall be ex-officio member of all the boards and commissions created by this chapter, and, unless otherwise specifically provided, Chairman of the same. In case of ate in any of such boards or ‘commissions, he shall be entitled to a vote therein. http://ecode360.com/p_ EMPLOYER —_ 9/5/2016 EXHIBIT 15 ity of Glens Falls, NY Wage ors Cty of Glens Fal, WY ‘Sunday, September 4 2015, Chapter C. Charter: ARTICLE III. City Officers and Employees, Their Powers and Duties 3.24. Charges against appointive city officers or employees. +324,1 Charges against any appointive city officer or employee may be disability for service in which case the examination shall be one of inquiry, and the decision may be for honorable discharge from service; ‘or of neglect, of violation of law or duty, inefficiency, intemperance, disobedience of rules, regulations. or orders of the Common Council, oF of any superior officer, commission or board, having jurisdiction therein, or unbecoming official or personal conduct, in which case the examination shall be administrative hearing, and the offender may be punished by reprimand, fine, suspension or removal. ‘And the official, officer or board given the appointment of any offical, officer or employee of the city, shall have the power to remove such official, officer or employee from office for cause shown, after ving him a copy of the charges against him, and an opportunity to be heard in his defense. +3242 The pay or salary of any person suspended by the Mayor or other officers, as provided in Section 3.124, shall cease from the time of his suspension until his case is finally acted upon. In case of his restoration to service after due hearing, he shall be entitled to all arrearages of salary or wages during. the period of suspension, unless otherwise ordered by the offical, officer or board conducting the hearing, ina written decision which shal be duly fled with the City Clerk, http/fecode360.com/print( EMPLOYER — 9/4/2016 EXHIBIT 16 MERIC’ HOMETOWN FOR THE ist CENTURY WINDOW ON THE FUTURE ACITV oF OPPORTUNITY September 6, 2016 Lauren Stack 86-SiissesWeseLane a NY a. Via: ‘Hand Delivery Re: Notice of Discipline Dear Ms. Stack: In accordance with Glens Falls City Charter Articles If and III and New York State Civil Service Law Section 75, your employment with the City of Glens Falls is suspended without pay for a period not exceeding 15 days pending a hearing and determination of charges of misconduct. Said hearing shall take place on September 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in the Water & Sewer Department conference room. Robert Curtis, City Clerk, has been appointed Hearing Officer in this matter. You shall be entitled to be represented by an attorney of your own choosing at every step of this procedure. ‘The charges against you are set forth below. Charge 1 On or about August 24, 2016, 2016, you pled guilty to two separate drunken driving cases in two different jurisdictions. The City’s investigation revealed that you also pled guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment in connection with these two arrests which took place within 6 months of each other in 2014 and 2015. In addition to being subject to 3 years probation, you are required to use an ignition interlock device when driving and to pay $1610.00 in fines and surcharges. At the time of each arrest, you failed to disclose same to the City of Glens Falls. It is an essential function of your position to drive a motor vehicle as you must inspect Properties as part of your position as Tax Assessor. Due to your habitual drunken driving u re m US.COM GLENS FAUS EMPLOYER Hts .cTvOFGLASrAULS EXHIBIT 17 GVHALL RIDGE STREET arrests, it is the City’s position that you are no longer able to perform the essential functions of your position. Thus, we are seeking termination of your employment. ‘You shall remain an employee of the City of Glens Falls until the conclusion of this process. As such your health benefits will be maintained as long as you continue to pay your portion of the premium. All further notice or communication addressed to you regarding this matter will be mailed to the address currently on record in the Personnel Office: siiamieait eam, NY Se- Plew@\be advised that the penalty that the City is seeking is termination of employment. ly yours, Iphn A“ Diamond, Mayor ity of Glens Falls ‘Wwitpow ow THE FUTURE cA AMERICA'S HOMETOWN FoR THE Zit ceNTURY ‘CITY oF orPoeTuwiTy September 8, 2016 Lauren M. Stack =, VY a> Via: HAND DELIVERED Re: Updated Notice of Discipline Dear Ms. Stack: Upon further investigation of Civil Service Law Section 75 and in consultation with the Warren County Civil Service Commission, the City of Glens Falls has determined that, the position of Sole Assessor is confidential and requires the performance of functions influencing policy and that you have completed at least 5 years of continuous service in this non-competitive class. As such, you are exempt from the procedures and protection afforded under New York State Civil Service Law Section 75. The disciplinary procedure that must be followed is Section 3.24 of the Glens Falls City Charter, The charge against you as detailed in the original Notice of Discipline dated September 6, 2016 is unchanged and the hearing will still take place on September 20, 2016 at 10:00 am. in the Water & Sewer Department Conference Room with Robert Curtis, City Clerk, as Hearing Officer in this matter. You shall be entitled to be represented by an attomey of your own choosing at every step of this procedure. Enclosed is a revised Stipulation and Agreement. As the City is required under the City Charter to conduct the hearing of charges against you within 15 days from the date of the Notice of Disciplijeyie Stipulation And Agreement has been changed to expire on Joti Diamond, Njayor City of Glens Falls AADRIDGESTREET GLENS ALLS EW YORK 2801 PHONE:S16-761-3900 FAK: SI8-T6-6234 _WWWL-ITYOFGLENSALLS com Ex (1- pase \WENDW ON THE FUTURE ANERICNS HOMETOWN FORTHE Zit CENTURY ‘AcaY oF opporTinaTy September 22, 2016 Re: Notice of Hearing and of Additional ‘Charge ‘Dear Ms. Stack: ‘We were informed by your attorney on September 21, 2016, that you have elected to revoke the Stipulation and Agreement reached between you and the City of Glens Falls, executed on September 20, 2016. ‘Thus, a hearing, pursuant to the Glens Falls City Charter Section 3.24 regarding the termination of your employment, is scheduled for Wednesday, Seplembér 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the City of Glens Falls Water & Sewer Department, Please be advised at this hearing the City will provide evidence regarding the additional charge against you set forth below. Charge 2, Based on your prior Felony burglary convictions, the City of Glens Falls is not protected from any future crime/dishonesty issues created by you in your employment with the City of Glens Falls. This situation creates a greater risk to the City of Glens Falls operation and ‘may have a detrimental effect on insurance underwsiting and pricing going forw. Enclosed is a copy of the letter from the City’s insuring agency stating their po regard to your insurability. tion with As a result of this insurance issue the City of Glens Falls is seeking the termination of your ‘employment, ToT host Daniel Hall, Acting Mayor City of Glens Falls Co: Sarah Burger, Esq, CITPWALL——ARRIDGESTREET GLENS FALLS NEWYORK ——T2801_-—PHOWE:SI-75.3800 FAK SIB-6-0254.-WWHLCTYOFGLENSaUs.cOM ex I2- Pew [oa F yamy a ad a | tu : | ’ ' Io ow i { 7 FE _noow g[z vom | x: ae | ee | Lauren Stack 02/07 - 02/18/16 No. 4579 01/31 - 02/06/16 No. 5226 Lauren Stack EMPLOYER _ - EXHIBIT 1% Lauren Stack tA it | | : = 2 Noon Zf Noon =[3 Noon $|3 noon Sa | am 02/28 -'03/05/16 No. 5226 Lauren Stack Ex \d - vy —= DAY. a ~ 1 mal z]z_ oon z|= Now gi Lauren Stack TOTAL — = ot Cy IB- page 3 Lauren Stack 05/29 - 06/04/16 No. 5226 No. REGULAR TIME ‘DRTRATIVE Ex IB - paged 21 Bhan BE ard DAY 06/19 - 06/25/16 No. 5226 Lauren Stack | 06/05 - 06/11/16 No. 5226 Lauren Stack ExlB- page 5” Th. 07/17 - 07/23/16 No, 5226 Lauren Stack Lauren Stack 06/26 -07/02/16 No. 5226 Px Ie DOLE ' WS Qh mo] Sei— mon a4 zt Lf — 5 i | rf | a || F —— Sn 9225 "ONG 91/90/80 - 1£/Z0 9225 ‘On; 91/02/80 - F1/g0 -—_ 901s uasnoy + 3703S uasnwy Exts — Liye 7 jig , Lauren Stack SH | 28/28 - 09/03/16 No. 5226 EXIB ~ pres EMPLOYER EXHIBIT 1@ ex 19 pare 3 COOL Cool insuring Agency, Inc, John C. Blenlek, CIC Vice President mall: ebiie@hooolincobin September 19,2018 Mike Mender Assistant to Mayor Gity of Giens Falls City Hall 42 Ridge Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 RE: Lauren Stack Dear Mike: ‘Tho insurance program that we provide to the City of Glons Falls contsins Risk Protection forthe ity for occurrences involving Employee Dishonesty, Falthfl Performance of Duty that is designed to protect Cly Officials that are responsible for the default of an employes wio falls to preform hsther offal tack, ‘The City’s Crime Policy contains specific language that doss not cover claims emanating fram employees that have elther committed work related or non- work related dishonest and fraudulent acts relating to ‘money, securities or other property. Based on the history that you have provided regarding Miss, Stack's prior Felony Burglary conviction, the City of Glens Falls is not protected for any future Crime/ Dishonesty Issues created by Miss. Stack in her employment with the City of Gens Falls. This situation creates @ greater risk to the City of Glens Falls operation and may have a detrimental effact on insurance Uunderwaiting and pricing going forward. Regarding the automobile risk, the Cily of Glens Falls may have a risk exposure depending upon I the ‘surrogate driver Isa family member. As more information develops with respect with this issue please advise me and | wil research accordingly. Should you have any additional questions or would fike to discus this stuation in more detail wth me, please do not hesitate to contact me. COOL INSURING AGENCY, INC. JCB:KAM Attach PO Box 2163, Glan Fae, New York 12001-2183 » (515) 79.5183 FAX (18) 709.8754 ‘ocalion Address: 2 County Cb Road, Sua 1, Quoancury, Now York 12808, ‘784 Troy-Scherectady Road, Latham, New VoikF2TTO2K24» (618) TO-COOL GEbs) «FAX (518) 783-8754 sugéooie oy emai co0t@oootne com EMPLOYER - EXHIBIT 20 CITY OF GLENS FALLS PAYROLL TIMESHEET WEEK ENDING 9/3/2016 DATE: 8/30/2016 PAGENO.8 Location: 1355 - ASSESSMENT “aa, — SUSAN MICENANEY "REAL PROPERTY CLERK PAY TYEE HRLY RATE ‘SCHED.HRS WORKEDHRS REGPAY ORG OBJECT 100 REGULAR 35 HR gum 3500 35 QED AL1355 1000 200 OVERTIME Bs 0.00 $0.00 A11355 1100 300 SICK 81699 0.00 $0.00 A11355 1000 400 VACATION CP 0.00 $0.00 Al135s 1000 500 PERSONAL = 0.00 $0.00 A11383 1000, 750 HEALTH STIPEN $0.00 0.00 $0.00 A11355 1000 950 RETRO $0.00 0.00 $0.00 AN3S5 1000 TOTAL MCENANEYS 3595 33 age 3225 LAUREN STACK “FULL TIME ASSESSOR PAY TYPE HRLYRATE. SCHED.HRS WoRKED REGPAY ORG ‘oBsEcT 101 REGULAR4OHR 40.00 ED A11355 1000 300 SICK $3085> 0.00 _. $0.00 A11355 1000 400 VACATION (308 0.00 $0.00 A11355 1000 500 PERSONAL 0 0.00 $0.00 ALI3S3 1000, 750 HEALTH STIPEN $0.00 0.00 50.00 AlI3s$ 1000, 950 RETRO $0.00 0.00 $0.00 A11355 1000 TOTAL STACK 090 20 ra LOCATION TOTAL: 7599 <=> EMPLOYER 4 — EXHIBIT 21 , Lauren Stack | 08/28 - 09/03/16 No. 5226 EK 2/ page 2 LBesgurdt AS http://poststar.com/news/local/glens-falls-assessor-s-past-comes-to-light/article_132d96d2-37f0-11e1-9 001871e3ce6c.html < PREVIOUS ‘Whats going on inthe markets today? View updating charts showing the ups and downs in stocks and... > NeXT UP Today's meetings Sept.14 Argyle Town Board, Audit/Regular Meeting, Municipal Building, 6:30/7 p.m. Glens Falls assessor's past comes to light MAURY THOMPSON -- thompson@poststar.com Jan 5, 2012 GLENS FALLS ~- Glens Falls Assessor Lauren Stack served nearly three years in a Florida priso’ a conviction on four separate burglaries she committed in 1996 and 1997, Florida Departme Corrections records show. Stack, who has worked for the city since fall 2009, acknowledged the burglaries on Thursday without going into detail, and said she has been rehabilitated and moved on with her life. “Fifteen years ago, events in my life were different than they are now. Major events in my life caused some issues, | got into trouble, and | worked to resolve those issues," she said. "Since Ihave been well-established in my profession and have gained a reputation as a successful professional." Stack, who earns $60,000 a year as city assessor, blamed her past mistakes on the influence bad relationship that she was “unable to amicably depart from at the time." Glens Falls Mayor John "Jack" Diamond said Thursday that he learned about Stack's criminal history last March when someone who was aware of the circumstances contacted him. 9/14/2016 10:29 AM Diamond said at that point he spoke with Stack and she acknowledged the conviction but dic provide details of the burglaries. He said he did not ask for details because he didn't want to pry into her personal affairs. Diamond said Stack provided him with a "Certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights" that the Fl: Office of Executive Clemency issued on Nov. 21, 2008. The order grants "restoration of civil rights, except the specific authority to possess or own a firearm." Diamond said the clemency restores Stack's right to be an assessor, even thought she was convicted of a felony. Restoring civil rights make the felon eligible to vote, serve on a jury, hold public office and ap for many state occupational licenses, according to the Florida Rights Coalition. He said he was satisfied with her response at the time. Diamond said he discussed the situation with Assistant City Attorney Karen Judd at the time, he did not see any need to notify the city Common Council about Stack's criminal history. “| felt as though she's demonstrated she's done a good job for the city," he said. Diamond said Stack did not disclose her criminal history when she applied for the job, but ht not specifically ask if she had ever been convicted of a crime. "There weren't any red flags that came up to ask that question,” he said. Diamond said he hired Stack based on her resume and checks of references to confirm her experience. Stack worked in the assessing offices of the New York towns of Keene, Bombay, Harrietstowr New Scotland and the cities of Schenectady and Cohoes at various points between 2002 and aE Bicaatr 20f6 9/14/2016 10:29 AM She also owned and operated Northern Assessment Services, a private assessment consultin service, from 2006 to 2007. Diamond said he did not ask Stack to fill out a standard job application, which would have as she had ever been convicted of a felony, because the position was a mayoral appointment. Stack told The Post-Star on Thursday she did not disclose her criminal history in the interviev process because she was not asked. “It's not something you normally write on your resume," she said. The Post-Star became aware of Stack's criminal history through an e-mail message from "a concerned Glens Falls citizen" who provided a link to information about Lauren Fahey -- Stac name at the time -- on the Florida Department of Corrections website. “Do you think the taxpayers of Glens Falls would like to know what kind of felon the city is fo them to allow into their home?" the writer asked. Part of the assessor's job is to visit properties to assess their value. The anonymous writer did not respond to a return email asking to speak with the writer dire A Pinellas County Court judge sentenced Fahey to four years in prison on Nov. 13, 1998, accc to the Florida Department of Corrections. ‘She was incarcerated from Nov. 24, 1998 to Nov. 9, 2001. Fahey was arrested in 1997 for at least two separate burglaries in St. Petersburg, Fla., accord records at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department. St. Petersburg Beach Police arrested her for burglarizing a residence in January 1997 and agi for burglarizing a vehicle in May of the same year, according to police records. She was arrested for two additional burglaries, one in December 1996 and another in Marct 1997, according to the Florida Department of Correction: 9/14/2016 10:29 AM Stack said Thursday that Glens Falls homeowners should have no concern about her crimina history because she has been rehabilitated. "Given my experience for the last 10 years as an assessor, I've proven my ability as an assess and my moral code," she said. "Yes, | had an error in my life 15 years ago.” But 3rd Ward Councilman Scott Watson, who chairs the Common Council Personnel Commit said Thursday he is "not very comfortable” having Stack work as assessor and make home inspections now that he is aware of her burglary conviction. Watson said he just learned of the conviction on Wednesday evening. "Having just learned about it, we need to figure out where we go from here because it's troubling," he said. ‘Two other Common Council members ~ Councilman-at Large Dan Hall and 4th Ward Counci James Brock -- said they did not yet know enough details to comment. Fifth Ward Councilman Bennet Driscoll said he was reluctant to comment. "| haven't had a real opportunity to come to how | feel about that," he said. "Generally | feel t when a person has, essentially, paid their debt to society that we, as a society, should afford the opportunity to carry on with their lives.” Diamond said that, in the future, he will specifically ask all applicants for mayoral appointme they have been convicted of a felony. Post-Star staff writer Jon Alexander contributed to this report. Currents Photos: Goat polo, stick- Whatare the best TV Cars: Abrand-by- wrestling, sftws on Netix? look at new 2017 bone-throwing at 4086 9/14/2016 10:29 AM With DWT charge pending, assessor still on job | Local | poststar.com _http:/poststar.com/news!/local/with-dwi-charge-pending-assessor-stil. 1 ofS [toga x http://poststar.com/news/local/with-dwi-charge-pending-assessor-stil-on-job/article_75786d9c- C76e-11e4-9faf-d3218fcc2ea1.himl < PREVIOUS What's going on in the markets today? View updating charts showing the ups and downs in stocks an > NEXT UP. Today's meetings Sept. 14 Argyle Town Board, Audit/Regular Meeting, Municipal Building, 6:30/7 p.m. With DWI charge pending, assessor still on job Maury Thompson Mar 10, 2015 9/14/2016 10:31 AM With DW charge pending, assessor still on job | Local |poststar.com _hitp://postst.com/news/local/with-dwi-charge-pending-assessor-still. GLENS FALLS -- Glens Falls Mayor John “Jack” Diamond would not say if the arrest of Glens Fa Assessor Lauren Stack on driving while intoxicated charges will affect her employment. “As far as her job performance, | think she does a good job for the city of Glens Falls,” Diamor said Tuesday in an interview at City Hall. Stack, who was on the job at her office in City Hall on Tuesday, also would not comment abot arrest. “If it's not City Hall business, | have no comment,” she said. Police stopped Stack, 45, of Lake George, at 10:21 p.m. Friday when she was spotted driving erratically on the Northway in Queensbury at 82 mph. A test determined Stack had a blood alcohol content of 0.13 percent, according to Warren Cc Sheriff's Department. The state's threshold for intoxication is 0.08. Stack was charged with DWI, speeding, driving on the shoulder of the highway, failing to sigr a lane change and unsafe lane change. She was issued appearance tickets on all charges. Stack has been city assessor since 2009. Diamond would not say if the city has taken disciplinary action or is considering taking discip action against Stack, who drives to conduct property inspections as part of her job duties. “'m not going to talk about that,” Diamond said. “That (arrest) was on her own personal time wasn't on city time.” 2ofs 9/14/2016 10:31 AM ‘With DWI charge pending, assessor sill onjob|Local | poststa.com _tp:!/posttar.com/news!local/with-dwi-charge-pending.assessor stil Diamond said it is premature to determine that. “I don’t know at this point in time what the outcome of her court appearance is going to be,” said. This is not the first time Stack has had an issue with substance abuse. In 1998, a Pinellas Court Judge in Florida sentenced Stack, known then as Lauren Fahey, to fc years in prison after she was convicted of four burglaries, according to Florida Department o Corrections. She was incarcerated from Nov. 24, 1998 to Nov. 9, 2001. Stack’s criminal record became public in January 2012 when an anonymous “concerned Gler Falls citizen” contacted The Post-Star via email and provided a link to Florida Department of Corrections records of her incarceration. Stack said in 2012 the burglaries were at a difficult period in her life and she had been rehabilitated. She said she went through a substance abuse recovery program in prison and started her lif over. Diamond said in 2012 Stack had been rehabilitated. He said Tuesday her recent arrest on DW! charges did not change that view. “I don't question that,” he said. “People make choices. People make decisions. Some decision: poorly made.” Follow staff writer Maury Thompson at All Politics is Local blog on poststar.com, at PS Politics on Twitter and at Maury Thompson Post-Star on Facebook. Maury, Thomnson sf iy ofS 9/14/2016 10:31 AM bntp:(/ecode360.com/print/GLO215?guid=14420073&echildrenttue (esponds3 -3 City of Glens Falls, NY City oF Glens Falls ny Monday September 19,2016 Chapter C. Charter ARTICLE XII. Assessment and Collection of Taxes [Added 5-6-1993 by LL. No. r19830] [i] Edtors Note: This local law superseded former Art. XI, School Taxes, 35 amended. 12.2. Sole Assessor. ‘The appointed Sole Assessor shall possess all the powers conferred on, be subject to all the obligations imposed on and perform all the duties pertaining to the office of Assessor as provided by the Real Property Tax Law, this charter and other applicable law. As used in this Article, “Assessor” shal refer to the appointed Assessor. 12.4. Date of taxable status. The date of taxable status for all property subject to taxation shall be March 1 12.6. Tax map. 12.63 The Assessor shall prepare and maintain a tax map of the real property inthe city, in accordance with the provisions of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, and with the rules prescribed by the State Board of Equalization and Assessments, 1262 Each separately assessed parcel of real property within the city shall be shown on such map, with its boundaries properly marked. When any parcel of real property contains more than one acre, its area in acres shall be shown upon the tax map. Each separately assessed parcel shall be given an identification umber upon such map, which number shall not be changed except as may be necessary when such parcel is altered, divided or merged with another parcel. The Assessor shall make such changes from year to year as may be necessary to keep the map accurate. 12.8. Assessor to prepare assessment roll. 1281 The Assessor shall in each year prepare an assessment roll, and a duplicate thereof, of the persons and the property taxable within the city, commencing any time after the beginning of the official year. The roll shall be prepared as prescribed by the rules of the State Board of Equalization and Assessment. Each parcel of land separately assessed upon said roll shall be given an identification number as provided in Section 126.2, which shall remain the same from year to year so long as such parcels assessed as such; and no two parcels shall bear the same identification number, 1282 In the assessment of any land in said city for any purpose, it shal be sufficient to state the name of City of Glens Falls, NY http:/ecode360.com/print/GLO2152guid~14420073&children-wu cone of the owners or occupants of said fand, and also the street and number of any buildings thereon; but ifthe land be vacant or the building thereon not numbered, then the name of the street on which it fronts shall be given 12.83 The Assessor on or before the first day of May in each year shall complete the tentative assessment role, and shall fle it with the City Clerk. They shall cause a notice to be published once in the official newspaper, that the role is completed and fled, and that all persons interested may examine it at the ‘Assessors’ office; and that the fourth Tuesday in May, ata place specified in the notice, the Board wil sit to review the same. The Assessor shall also at the same time mailto each person, frm or corporation owning real property within the city, a notice of any increase for that year in the assessment of such real property, ‘or of any parcel or portion thereof 12.10. Review of assessment. 12101 The Assessor shall meet at the time and place specified in such notice, and review the assessment. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by any assessment, may review the same in the manner provided by law. The minutes shall be taken and placed on fie. 12302 Upon their own motion or upon the application of any taxpayer, the Assessor shall enter in the assessment roll for the current year any real property shown to have been omitted from the assessment roll of the preceding year, at the valuation of that year, or if not then valved, at such valuation as the Assessors shall determine for the preceding year, subject to the provisions of s50 of the Real Property Tax Law 12103 On or before the isth day of June, all changes in the tentative assessment role made as a result of the review shall be entered on such role. On or before the first day of July the corrected assessment role shall be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Concurrently with the filing of the corrected assessment role in the Office of the City Clerk, the Assessor shall certify to the Board of Supervisors of Warren County the total amount of assessed valuation. The Assessor shal also deliver to the Board of Education of the Glens Falls City School District, at the earliest practicable date in conformity with the Real Property Tax Law, a certified copy of that portion of the corrected assessment roll which pertains to the properties within the City Schoo! District. They shall also deliver to the school authorities of each common schoo! district ving within the city, a certified copy of the portion of the corrected assessment role pertaining to the properties within such common school district 12.12. Assessments not invalidated by errors. No assessment or tax for any purpose shall be cancelled or otherwise affected by reason of any error or defect, not actually fraudulent, in any of the proceedings required to be taken as preliminary to or in the making of the assessment or in the levying oF collection of the tax. 12.14. Levy of city taxes for city purposes, and of the city's share of county taxes. ‘The Common Council shall immediately after the adoption of the budget, levy: the amount required for city purposes; and the amount of tax certified to the Council by the Board of Supervisors for county purposes. They shall aso levy all delinquent accounts, including delinquent water rents. 12.16. Issue of tax roll and warrant to Controller for city and county taxes. 20f7 enanni6733 pM City of Glens Falls, NY hntp://ecode360.com/print/GLO215?guid=14420073&echildren-tr. [Amended 7-20-2000 by L.L. No. 5:2000] ‘The Assessor shall thereupon extend and apportion the city and county taxes upon the assessment roll and shall file the same in the office of the City Clerk. Such roll shall, on or before the isth day of January, be delivered by the City Clerk to the City Controller, with a warrant signed by the Mayor annexed under the seal of the city, commanding him to receive, levy and collect the sums in the roll specified as assessed against the person or property therein mentioned, or described with such percentage or penalty and interest as is by the Common Council provided. From the time of the receipt of the tax roll and warrant by ‘the Controller, all taxes assessed and levied upon any real estate, together with all percentages and interest accruing thereafter shall be alien upon such real estate for the amount thereof until the same shall be fully paid. 12.18. Collection of taxes. 12181 Date due, The effective date on which taxes shall be due is February 1 1218.2 Notice, Upon receipt of the tax roll and warrant, the Controller shall publish notice in the official newspaper of the city that the city and county taxes are due. The notice will contain the effective date due; the hours at which the treasurers office will be open for the receipt of taxes; and the conditions under which they may be pald. He shall atthe same time prepare the official notices and receipts, and mail oF deliver the notices to the persons to whom the several pleces of property are assessed. The failure, for any reason, of any person to receive an official notice shall not invalidate or in any way affect the validity of any tax or of any proceeding for the collection thereof or of any percentage or interest accruing thereon, ‘There shall be on the official notice a statement to the effect that all prior taxes have been paid, or that there are prior taxes on the property unpaid. 12183 Payment. Taxes for city and county purposes shall be combined and may be paid in full or in two ‘equal installments. 12.19. Special tax credits and assessments. ‘The sole Assessor shall have the power and be charged with the duty to carry out the purpose and intent of Article 4-A of the Commerce Law, 485 of the Real Property Tax Lawl and the other applicable laws of the State of New York to grant business facility owners or operators, as defined by the aforesaid state laws, tax exemptions or tax credits from tates and special ad valorem assessments imposed to the extent of any increase in the value of the capital improvements, commenced on or after the first day of August 1978, consisting of construction, reconstruction, erection or improvements of depreciable real property, as certified in the certificate of eligibily issued by the New York State Job Incentive Board, created by 16 of the Commerce Law{4] provided that the owner or operator of the business facility, on the form prescribed by such Board, to which there shall be attached a copy of the certificate of eligibility so issued, files such application before the taxable status date with the Board of Assessors of the city and simultaneously therewith files the application with the State Board of Equalization and Assessment and the New York State Job Incentive Board, Upon submission of the aforesaid application and proof, the sole Assessor with or without a hearing, shall consider the application for such exemption and, if found to be in order, determine the assessed value of the exemption in accordance with the certificate of eligibility and enter such value on the exempt portion of the assessment roll ‘The sole Assessor, in his determination, shall grant a one-hundred-percent tax credit or exemption for a maximum of five consecutive years and a fifty-percent tax credit or exemption for a maximum of an additional five consecutive years. The exemption so granted shall continue from year to year during the period of years so approved only if the certificate of eligibility is not revoked or modified by the New York State Job Incentive Board, ‘Any exemption so granted by the sole Assessor shall commence with the assessment roll prepared on the next following taxable status date of the Cty of Glens Falls ty of Glens Falls, NY hntp://ecode360.comprin/GLO215?guid=144200734echildrentru [1] Editor's Note: The Commerce Law is now the Economic Development Law [2] Editor's Note: Section 485 of the Real Property Tax Law as repealed by the laws of 1988, c. 1655, effective 6-27-1988. [3] Editor's Note: See now the Economic Development Law 12.20. Proceedings in case of failure to collect tax on warrant. [Amended 7-20-2000 by LL. No. 52000] 12203 On the ith day of September next after any tax shall have been Imposed upon any real estate in the city, the Controller shall give the Assessor a transcript of any and all such taxes which remain unpaid. If any such land shall have been erroneously assessed, they shal, on or before the isth day of October, give the Controller a statement, correcting such assessment. 12202 Whenever any such tax, penalty or any part of elther of them shall remain unpaid an the 1sth day of November following, the Controller shall advertise and sell the lands upon which the tax was imposed, for ‘the payment of the tax or penalty, or the part remaining unpaid. The expense of such sale shall be a charge upon such lands. 12.203 When any lands are so advertised, the Controller shall enter in a suitable booka record of the name Of the person to whom such lands are assessed, the description by which the lands are to be sold and the identification number. He shall subsequently enter the date of sale of such lands or the redemption thereof. 12.22. Notice of sale of lands for taxes. [Amended 7-20-2000 by LL No. 5-2000] 12221 The Controller shall have published a notice of such sale, containing a description of the lands to be sold and specifying the time and place of sale, in the official newspaper once a week for at least three successive weeks, immediately prior to the day of sale. The Controller shall commence the sales of such lands no later than the sth day of December, and shall continue such sale from day to day until the whole thereof shall be sold 12.222 Before the sale the owner of any parcel of land, or his representatives, or any person interested therein, may avoid the sale thereof by paying the tax or taxes to the Controller, with all accrued fees, interest, additions and expenses. 12.24. Manner of conducting sale of lands for taxes. [Amended 7-20-2000 by LL. No. 52000] 12.241 Each parcel shall be sold at public auction to the first bidder of the amount due the city. The purchasers shall pay the amount of their respective bids to the Controller immediately after each parcel shall be struck off. In case a purchaser shall fal to pay the amount of his bid as herein prescribed, the Controller shall offer the parcel for sale again, and proceed as though it had not been struck off. Should ‘there be no bid of the amount due on any lot or parcel of land to be sold, then the Controller shall bid in the same for the city The city is hereby authorized to acquire said parcels, and the Common Council shall have the care and control ofall such parcels, and lease or sell and convey the same, 12.242 As soon as practicable after the sale, the Controller shall execute in triplicate a certificate of each sale, describing each parcel sold by a brief general description of its location, boundary and estimated size; stating the fact of the sale, the name of the purchaser, the date on which the sale will become absolute, the sum paid, the name of the person or persons against whom such tax was assessed and the name of the reputed owner. The original certificate shall be delivered to the Clerk of Warren County; one copy shall be delivered to the purchaser or, f the parcel was struck off to the city, retained by the Controller, and the 4420073 &children-ru City of Glens Falls, NY http: /lecode360.conv print GLO215guic Every tax imposed under any of the provisions of this charter, shall be a len upon the real estate against which it shall be assessed All charges for the use of water shall be alien on the real property where the water is used, to the same extent as cy taxes, Such liens for taxes and water charges shall be superior to any mortgage, judgment or other lien of any nature, affecting the property, and shall have priority thereto, ‘or to any conveyance thereof untiit has been paid. Notice to the owner of sai real estate shall be given in writing, served on him personally, or delivered to him at his last known place of residence, ori his name or place of residence cannot be ascertained after due diigence, by posting the same in a conspicuous place upon the premises. All delinquent water rents and other charges which are delinquent shall be fled with the Common Council by the first day of December of the year due, to be put in the next tax levy for collection. 12.41. Assessments for local improvements. [Added by Local Law No. 1, adopted 2-16-1966] (@) Whenever itis determined by the Common Council that a local improvement, the expense of which, in Whole or in part, is to be assessed against property deemed benefited thereby, the City Assessor upon receipt of the final estimate for the cost of acquistion or construction of such local improvement, shall Prepare a special assessment roll therefor. The roll shall show all lots or parcels liable to assessment for such local improvement, thelr respective frontages, reputed owners, if known, the amount of benefit of said improvement that each such lot or parcel of land shall have recelved and the amount assessed against each lot or parcel as thereby determined, Such special assessment roll shall be filed with the City Clerk for submission to the Common Council at its next regular meeting, and the Common Council shall cause a notice to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the city to the effect that the special assessment roll has been completed and that at a time and place to be specified therein, the Common Council will meet and hear and consider any objections which may be made to such roll The first publication of such notice shall be not less than 10 rior more than 20 days before the date to be specified therein for the hearing, (©) At the time and place so specified, the Common Council shall meet and hear and consider any objection to the assessment roll and may change or amend the same as they deem necessary so to do and may confirm and adopt the same as originally proposed or as amended or changed, or may annul the same ‘and order the Assessor to proceed anew and to prepare another assessment roll. fa new rollbe prepared, upon completion and fling thereof, the Common Council shall give notice to be published of a public hhearing thereon, hold such hearing and consider objections and reject, correct, amend and affirm the new rollin the manner herein provided for the original roll. © When the special assessment roll shall have been finally approved and adopted by the Common Council, the Council shall annex thereto a warrant commanding the City Controller to receive, levy and collect from the several persons named therein, the sum or sums opposite their respective names and to pay the same to the City Controller. [Amended 7-20-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000] (@ Special beneft assessments for local improvements shall be payable in yearly instalments equal to the projected life of the special benefit or for such other term as may be designated in the authorizing resolution © This local law shall take effect immediately.

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