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2026045

APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD

Introduced
April 12, 2026
Latest action
April 12, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

Document text

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ENVIRONMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2026045 RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, MUNN, BRENDLI, CASWELL, GILES, KAUL, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES, ROLISON, SHAH and TRESCA offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, vacancies exist or will exist on the Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation Board for the county resident member; and WHEREAS, Murray Johnson has expressed an interest in being appointed to said Board; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature does hereby appoint Murray Johnson to the Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation Board for the term specified below: Appointment Term Expires Murray Johnson 12/31/2027 Poughquag, NY, 12570 APPROVED COUNTY EXECUTIVE Dato April 22, 2026 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Lepislature of the County of Dutch resolution i on tile intre af, to andrik, and terko was depilature sate outy Dune, a or pro in than a ith to gia correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Legislature thiN day of Aycil . 2026. JULIE IIROISI II, CLERK OF TILE. LEGISLATURE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT Ix] NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) $ ____________________ _ Total Current Year Cost Total Current Year Revenue $ and Source ------------------- Source of County Funds (check one): D Existing Appropriations, Dcontingency, □Transfer of Existing Appropriations, D Additional Appropriations, D Other (explain). Identify Line ltems(s): Related Expenses: Nature/Reason: Amount $ _______ _ Anticipated Savings to County: __________________ _ Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Prepared by: _____ _ Prepared On: 3/13/26 Dul.pdf A MURRAY JOHNSON POUGH QUAG, NY. 12570 I have been a resident in Beekman for over 25 years. I worked for IBM which took me to California, Texas, Massachusetts and finally, New York. A~er 38 years with IBM, I retired in 20 18 to become a caretaker for my elderly parents who lived up the street. During my time in Dutchess County, I have come to appreciate the people, the history and beautiful environment. I want to contribute in a positive way to keep our county and residents thriving. LEADERSHIP I was a successful leader at IBM. I provided support to employees to enhance their skills, knowledge, confidence and ability to take risks so they can achieve successful careers in any field. SKILLS ■ Building T earns across multiple disciplines ■ Organization • Coaching • N egotiation WEAKNESS ■ Impatience! CONTACT Poughquag, NY. 125 70 EXPERIENCE IBM - DATA CENTER SUPPORT 2016-2018 Liaison between the Data Center division and procurement. Objective was to continuously reduce costs while providing quality services to our customer. Saved $25+M over 2 years. IBM - PROCUREMENT 1994-2016 Led several procurement organizations in Texas and New York. Sourced products and services to qualified suppliers, continuously reduced costs and managed supplier relations. Responsible for procuring over $6B in yearly spending IBM - ENGINEERING 1980-1994 Designed, installed and enhanced production equipment and processes to increase productivity. At one time, led over 200 people in new product introduction, card design, production control, line personnel, engineering, maintenance and statistical process contr ol. DREXELBROOK ENGINEERING SUMMERS 1975-1979 Drexel brook designed and produced state of the art industrial level indicators. Worked as a machinist and engineering aid as summer jobs. EDUCATION MS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - GEORGIA TECH Graduated Summa Cum Laude BS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINA Graduated with highest honors (summa cum laude) Member Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma TOWN ACTIVITIES Served on the Beekman Zoning Board - I O years Environment Committee Roll Call District Name Yes No District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith* X District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* X District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn* X District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* X District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger* X District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl X District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah X District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul (C) X District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles X District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby (VC) X District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell X District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X 12 Present: ____ Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 12 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ______ 2026045 APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X ABSENT X X X X 22 Present: ____ 3 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 22 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 2026043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 050, 052, 055, 056, 057, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063