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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
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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