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WILTSHIRE |
A couple things stand out in the correct agenda: One is the
Council is poised to hire an attorney for the two-member minority at a cost of
$15,000; the second is the appointment of Lucille Taylor as deputy city clerk,
which has at least one member projecting possible ulterior motives.
I’m not sure who Taylor is, but Councilwoman Lynn Kopka,
D-At Large, who used to be president, sent an email to former Councilman Mark
McGrath, R-District 2, stating that she is a friend of Councilwoman Anastasia
Robertson, D-District 2, and the appointment was a way for Council President
Rodney Wiltshire to buy her off.
“I think a friend of Anastasia – bought off with the
appointment??,” Kopka (pictured right) wrote in an email that can be seen below. She then wrote
to someone, likely Guererri, that Taylor’s voting records should be checked and
gave her address. Kopka and McGrath - or at least McGrath - also had a laugh
over Taylor’s resume, which can also be seen below. Others on the Council who got the wrong agenda reached out to Wiltshire too with a sense of bewilderment.
Also, the deputy city clerk position and its $40,000 salary
were initially supposed to go to Lou Schneider, the assistant city clerk who
makes $27,835. Schneider, who was recruited by county Democrats to run for
Legislature, will remain in his current position at his current pay.
One last thing on Guererri, she had a rough start but things
have been going pretty smooth of late and her not getting re-appointed has
nothing to do with job performance and everything to do with politics since she
is Kopka’s girl, and Kopka is Rensselaer County Chairman Tom Wade’s girl.
Council President Rodney Wiltshire, however, isn’t anyone’s house … .
Politics also brings us to hiring an attorney, Kelly Cramer,
for the two-member minority caucus at the same $15,000 rate as that of the
attorney for the seven-member caucus, Joe Laccardi. The idea has been talked
about every two years since Republican Carmella Mantello was the vocal
opposition representing District 3 some dozen years ago but the majority of
either party never granted the request.
It was never granted for two reasons: one, politics 101 dictates
the object of the majority is to keep the minority in the minority; and two
because the charter had said the Council’s attorney represents the entire body
and not just members of one party. Of course, the attorney was invariably a
friend of the majority so it never worked out all that well and I can see the rationale.
The differences now in Troy are twofold: The minority and
majority don’t fight with each other but members of the majority are waging war
amongst themselves; and the charter was changed in 2009 calling for the hire.
Though, this is the first year it followed through.
In other words, it’s $15,000 of your tax money to hire an
attorney for two members of the panel Councilmen Jim Gordon, R-District 1, and Dean Bodnar, R-District 3, who seem to be getting along just fine
with the other seven and even got committee chairmanships. In the end, Robertson is the only one who opted not to take a chairmanship.
Also, according to the correct agenda, Matthew Waite will
replace Lucy Larner as legislative assistant at a salary of $10,000.
Back to the top, according to the wrong agenda, Councilwoman
Erin Sullivan-Teta, D-At Large, (pictured right) did not head up the Human Resources Committee.
Rather, it went to Councilman Ken Zalewski, D-District 5 (pictured above.) In fact,
Sullivan-Teta did not chair any committee.
That, of course, in my conspiracy theory driven brain, led
me to believe that Wiltshire was “punishing” her for siding with Kopka. While
it may have been wrong, it would have been a whole lot more fun if it were the
right one.
The Council meets Thursday for its organizational meeting
and then its first regular meeting with Wiltshire as president.
Below is the email
between Kopka and McGrath as well as Taylor’s resume
On Friday, January 3,
2014 10:53 PM, lynn kopka <lkopka@earthlink.net> wrote:
you got that right
-----Original
Message-----
From: Mark McGrath
Sent: Jan 3, 2014 9:25 PM
To: lynn kopka
Subject: Re: question
From: Mark McGrath
Sent: Jan 3, 2014 9:25 PM
To: lynn kopka
Subject: Re: question
Haaaa, she evidently has
a hard time keeping a job! Look at the dates. Haaa
Troy, NY
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To embark on a career
that will combine my educational knowledge and work experience in a way
that will provide me with the opportunity to commence working in the public or legal administration
field.
that will provide me with the opportunity to commence working in the public or legal administration
field.
Legal Assistant
Persing & O'Leary,
LLP
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Latham, NY
-
September 2013 to
December 2013
Responsibilities
Maintained all client case files using tickler.
Managed and maintain attorney’s calendar
Scheduled, set up and notify clients and opposing counsel of upcoming EBT’s
Notarized in house staff Affidavit of Services when necessary
Finalized documents for mailing to opposing counsel for service and court for filing
Communicated with clients and court personnel with regard to upcoming court appearances
Skills Used
Notary Public
Machine Transcription
Calendaring, scheduling,
File and case management
Maintained all client case files using tickler.
Managed and maintain attorney’s calendar
Scheduled, set up and notify clients and opposing counsel of upcoming EBT’s
Notarized in house staff Affidavit of Services when necessary
Finalized documents for mailing to opposing counsel for service and court for filing
Communicated with clients and court personnel with regard to upcoming court appearances
Skills Used
Notary Public
Machine Transcription
Calendaring, scheduling,
File and case management
Administrative Assistant
NYS Dept. of Health
-
Albany, NY
-
July 2011 to August 2013
Kelly/AccuStaff
• Managed the daily operations of grant contract processing from input to approval process
• Corresponded and speak to different program representatives regarding contract information
• Maintained all incoming grant contracts and renewals for different state and municipal entities
• Managed and train incoming staff either state workers or temps with regard to Contract Management and Audit
• Audited all grant contracts to process in SFS system after full review and documentation is received
• Requested Charities Registration for all non-profit organizations, except exempt organizations
• Input multi-million dollar grant contract information into Access database, creating purchase orders,
headers & denoting encumbrance amounts for AG and OSC processing
• Followed up with program department to gather missing information to complete contract package using Lotus Notes
• Managed the daily operations of grant contract processing from input to approval process
• Corresponded and speak to different program representatives regarding contract information
• Maintained all incoming grant contracts and renewals for different state and municipal entities
• Managed and train incoming staff either state workers or temps with regard to Contract Management and Audit
• Audited all grant contracts to process in SFS system after full review and documentation is received
• Requested Charities Registration for all non-profit organizations, except exempt organizations
• Input multi-million dollar grant contract information into Access database, creating purchase orders,
headers & denoting encumbrance amounts for AG and OSC processing
• Followed up with program department to gather missing information to complete contract package using Lotus Notes
Legal Secretary
Assistant
Friedman & Molinsek,
P.C
-
June 2011 to June 2011
Transcribed legal documents
using electronic Dictaphone using two monitors
• Transcribed testimony and information for use in child custody cases
• Prepared all legal documents and case files for upcoming trials
• Maintained correspondence, scanned and emailed copied documents to clients
• Transcribed testimony and information for use in child custody cases
• Prepared all legal documents and case files for upcoming trials
• Maintained correspondence, scanned and emailed copied documents to clients
Cashier/Sales Associate
Sears Corporation
-
September 2010 to
February 2011
Greeted customers and
offered credit offers, SYWR, Kid Advantage program and Sears Purchase
Protection plans
• Handled cash and credit cards for purchases, payments and layaway transactions,
• Performed MMR transactions for stolen property, reporting to Loss Prevention manager
• Handled cash and credit cards for purchases, payments and layaway transactions,
• Performed MMR transactions for stolen property, reporting to Loss Prevention manager
Legal Secretary/Keyboard
Specialist
NYS Division of Parole
-
September 2007 to July
2010
Maintained Inmate
Appeals in the legal office of the NYS Division of Parole by comparing the •
information received to the information in the system using FPMS and PARMIS,
Access and Excel;
• Requested and maintained inmate records for upcoming inmate appeals, or forwarded to
DCJS/AG's office or representing attorney's office as requested
• Checked parole hearing dates and input the new data to start the appeal process;
• Sent correspondence to inmates/attorneys regarding upcoming appeal deadlines;
• Opened and input briefs received as approved by either attorneys or inmates (pro se);
• Pulled files to complete appeal process, placed appropriately to be reviewed by the
Board Members for decision making; answered incoming calls accordingly and/or relayed to proper attorney
• Requested and maintained inmate records for upcoming inmate appeals, or forwarded to
DCJS/AG's office or representing attorney's office as requested
• Checked parole hearing dates and input the new data to start the appeal process;
• Sent correspondence to inmates/attorneys regarding upcoming appeal deadlines;
• Opened and input briefs received as approved by either attorneys or inmates (pro se);
• Pulled files to complete appeal process, placed appropriately to be reviewed by the
Board Members for decision making; answered incoming calls accordingly and/or relayed to proper attorney
Information Tech Assistant
NYS Dept. of
Corrections/Attentive
-
January 2007 to August
2007
Handled individual user
access forms (IUA's) for all correctional facilities via mainframe
• and deleted and changed user access for facility users
• Answered emails to grant access needed for users who changed positions and/or facilities
• Installed Lotus Notes enabling user access, utilized Bluezone and Console to add
fileshare access; utilized a ghost program such as Citrix Applications along with Microsoft Word and Excel
• and deleted and changed user access for facility users
• Answered emails to grant access needed for users who changed positions and/or facilities
• Installed Lotus Notes enabling user access, utilized Bluezone and Console to add
fileshare access; utilized a ghost program such as Citrix Applications along with Microsoft Word and Excel
Legal Secretary
Assaf & Mackenzie,
LLP
-
August 2006 to December
2006
Legal Ease
• Assisted with editing all documents relative to matrimonial law, i.e., actions for divorce, agreements
• for separation/custody; asset division;
• Opened files in TIPS and maintained calendar schedules for attorneys
• Prepared welcome packets and retainer agreements as well as prepared SNW
• Prepared affidavits of service, and filed papers at several area courts
• Greeted visitors and directed them to conference room for EBT's and other client conferences
• Prepared and organized file folders for trial preparation; opened mail and directed to paralegals handling case, and handled the checks and bank deposits when necessary
• Assisted with editing all documents relative to matrimonial law, i.e., actions for divorce, agreements
• for separation/custody; asset division;
• Opened files in TIPS and maintained calendar schedules for attorneys
• Prepared welcome packets and retainer agreements as well as prepared SNW
• Prepared affidavits of service, and filed papers at several area courts
• Greeted visitors and directed them to conference room for EBT's and other client conferences
• Prepared and organized file folders for trial preparation; opened mail and directed to paralegals handling case, and handled the checks and bank deposits when necessary
Administrative Assistant
Value Options/Linium
Staffing
-
April 2006 to August
2006
Filed, copied and
scanned customer and client related documents into CSR folders on
database
• Gathered EOB's as needed and forwarded them to correct representatives
• Assisted with the call line with overflow calls and merged client information as needed
• Ordered supplies and assisted the medical records department with overflow maintaining the files in Excel
• Gathered EOB's as needed and forwarded them to correct representatives
• Assisted with the call line with overflow calls and merged client information as needed
• Ordered supplies and assisted the medical records department with overflow maintaining the files in Excel
Legal Secretary
Thuillez, Ford, Gold
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September 2005 to
February 2006
Johnson & Butler
• Transcribed, edited and finalized motions and pleadings relative to civil litigation and medical malpractice issues;
• Composed and mailed correspondence; scheduled depositions with plaintiff's attorneys, doctors, hospital personnel, correctional facilities
• Maintained contact with plaintiff's attorneys to verify requested records via subpoena duces tecum, filed motions with court via mail and calendared upcoming conferences and set up reservations for hotel stays
• Opened new files using TABS III, finalized and filed stipulation of discontinuances with court
• Maintained and pulled files for incoming mail and backup reception area when needed
• Transcribed, edited and finalized motions and pleadings relative to civil litigation and medical malpractice issues;
• Composed and mailed correspondence; scheduled depositions with plaintiff's attorneys, doctors, hospital personnel, correctional facilities
• Maintained contact with plaintiff's attorneys to verify requested records via subpoena duces tecum, filed motions with court via mail and calendared upcoming conferences and set up reservations for hotel stays
• Opened new files using TABS III, finalized and filed stipulation of discontinuances with court
• Maintained and pulled files for incoming mail and backup reception area when needed
Masters of Public
Administration in Government & Policy
Grand Canyon University
August 2012
Bachelors of Science in
Business Organizational Management
The Kings College
May 2005
Associates in
Administrative Occupational Studies
Olean Business Institute
On Friday, January 3,
2014 9:19 PM, lynn kopka <lkopka@earthlink.net> wrote:
as discussed. check to
see if she is a registered voter. 78 6th ave
-----Original
Message-----
From: Mark McGrath
Sent: Jan 3, 2014 9:10 PM
To: lynn kopka
Subject: Re: question
From: Mark McGrath
Sent: Jan 3, 2014 9:10 PM
To: lynn kopka
Subject: Re: question
What? Who is she?
On Friday, January 3,
2014 8:57 PM, lynn kopka <lkopka@earthlink.net> wrote:
yes. i think a friend of
anatashia - bought her off with the appointment???
-----Original
Message-----
From: Mark McGrath
Sent: Jan 3, 2014 8:24 PM
To: Lynn Kopka
Subject: question
From: Mark McGrath
Sent: Jan 3, 2014 8:24 PM
To: Lynn Kopka
Subject: question
Who's Lucy Taylor?
Deputy clerk?
