CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD

PUBLIC SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2026024 RE: CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD Legislators ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, DARROW, FAUST, GILES, KAUL, POLASEK, REDL, RHODES, ROLISON, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Law No. 8 of 1977, a Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board was established pursuant to Article 43 Section 1672 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said Local Law, the Board shall consist of not less than ten (10) members, nor more than twenty (20) members, who shall be appointed by the County Executive pursuant to Section 3.02(e) of the County Charter, subject to confirmation by the Legislature, and WHEREAS, vacancies exist due to retirements and/or relocations and the terms of various existing members have expired, and WHEREAS, the County Executive has appointed and reappointed the members as listed below, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the appointments and reappointments to the Traffic Safety Board of the following individuals who shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement of reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, are confirmed and their terms shall commence immediately: APPOINTMENT: TERM: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2028 William Steenbergh 17 Roe Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538 REAPPOINTMENT: TERM: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2028 Brian Walsh Town of Poughkeepsie Police 19 Tucker Drive Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 CA-005-26; LDF//rjw; G-0202; 1/2/2026; Fiscal Impact: None. STATE OF NEW YORK SS: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS the original recitin nai an al in entic i lot of the chicans of the Couns of Douches bat ted the coreing colin with the same is a true and correct transcript of said oripinal resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Iegislature this lot day or fel 2026. APPROVED Susan sermo JULIE HIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Da FeS 11, 2026 Roll Call Sheets District Present: Absent: Vacant: Last Name District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith YES District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Atkins 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 / J J J District 24 - Dover and Pawling District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander 25 Resolution: _ House Total : 25 Yes Abstentions:_ NO No 2026024 CONFIRMING NEW APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE EOIN WRAFTER, AICP COMMISSIONER WILLIAM C. JOHNSON ADMINISTRATOR DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Greg Pulver, Deputy County Executive William C. Johnson, STOP-DWI / Traffic Safety Administrator December 3rd 2025 2026 Traffic Safety Board Officer Election & membership/appointment update. Hello Greg; The purpose of this memo is to update you regarding the 2026 Officer Election results and membership appointment status of the Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board. For 2026 the slate of officers remains Stephen Gill - Chairman, James Rapoli, Vice Chairman, and Robert Simpson, Secretary. Currently, there is one (1) member in good standing with a term expiring (12/2025) requiring reappointment. Brian Walsh, Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Traffic Sgt. There is also one (1) New appointment of a former long term member William Steenbergh (resume attached) retired Chief Arlington Fire District that has expressed interest in continuing serving on the TSB. Note: they are CE appointments with legislative confirmation for a term of three years. The current TSB roster is comprised of a total of 14 members, including the two (2) two liaisons representing the NYSP & DCSO (see roster attached). If you have any additional questions, please contact me. As always, efforts appreciated and acknowledged. 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Room 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 | (845) 486-3602 | Fax:(845) 486-3612 dutchessny.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 0 Total Current Year Revenue $ ° and Source Source of County Funds (check one): L Existing Appropriations, Contingency, •Transfer of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, • Other (explain). Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Nature/Reason: Amount $ - Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Prepared by: Gregg Pulver Prepared On: 12/9/2025 Dut.pdf 17 Roe Drive Hyde Park, NY 12538 WILLIAM A. STEENBERGH Fire Chief / Command Officer Cell Phone: 845-514-5182 Email: [email protected] • Incident Command / Management • Budgeting & Strategic Planning • Disaster Preparedness • Building Community Relations Areas of Expertise • Fire Prevention / Public Education • Emergency Medical Services (ALS) • Grant Writing & Administration • Labor Relations & Contracts • Leadership & Team Building • Process Improvements • Policy & Procedure • Codes / Origin & Cause Key Skills Assessment INCIDENT COMMAND/SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT - Oversees and manages individuals and teams (paid & volunteer) and helps them to achieve their personal and collective best in both emergency & non-emergency settings. PROBLEM SOLVING & ORGANIZATION - Highly accomplished at working to find the best solutions to difficult and complex issues. Demonstrated success in fiscal management and control. Professional Experience ARLINGTON FIRE DISTRICT, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 1990 - 2025 CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT - 2019 - 2025 • Largest combination Fire District in New York State with 95 career and 40 volunteer members, 6500 annual calls, $27+ Million budget. 25 apparatus fleet, 4 manned stations + full time maintenance/shop facility. • Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates all departmental activities and operations; fire suppression, rescue ire prevention, code enforcement, advanced life support EMS, Rescue Task Force/Active Shooter Response technical rescue, Tactical EMS & complex administrative functions • Shift Commander (2003 - 2008 & 2015 - 2018) --Incident commander for fire & EMS incidents of differing sizes and complexities. • Fire Prevention Officer/Fire Marshall (2008 - 2015) -- Improved the function and operations of the Fire Prevention Division, including building plan review, codes, building inspections, public education, fire investigations, and PIO functions. • Senior Command Staff Member: (2003 - 2018) -- Annual budget development process, key member of the strategic planning team, wrote bid specs, purchased equipment, and supervised capital projects. Author and Administrator for $3+ Million in federal & state grants. Only member besides Chief authorized to speak to media or the public. • Conducted ALS, BLS, and firematic training of paid & volunteer staff as a member of the District Training Bureau. Awarded the District Life Saving Medal, 6 Unit Citations, and the NY State Fire Prevention Program of the Year. • Awarded 2025 New York State Career Fire Chief of the Year - NYS Association of Fire Chiefs DUCHESS COUNTY DEPT. OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 1990 - 2006 & 2013 - 2019 DEPUTY COUNTY COORDINATOR • County E-911 call center, emergency management office, EOC, and Fire/EMS Training Academy. • Coordinates on-scene at mutual aid incidents, acts as an inter-agency liaison, and assists local fire and EMS agencies and officers in handling incident-related and/or departmental problems. • Committee / Task Force Member: Rewrote and improved the county mutual aid plan, MCI plan, and radio plan. • Administrator for EMS training acadery with over 500 students annually & staff of 50 P/T instructors. • Team leader for a multi-agency task force deployed upstate under statewide mutual aid response. William A. Steenbergh Resume, Page 2 Member of County Fire Investigation Team, performing Origin & Cause Determinations. (2020-2023) • Charter member of County |FIRE Program as Intervention Specialist (2010-Present) ROOSEVELT FIRE DISTRICT, HYDE PARK, NY 1985 - PRESENT 4 Company, 5 station, all-volunteer FD with 150 members, 2200 annual calls, $1.3M budget, & 17 vehicle fleet • 5 years as Chief of Department, 9 years as Assistant Chief. 40 year member. • Twice awarded Member of the Year, 3 Unit citation awards DUCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY ADJUNCT FACULTY Instructs classes in EMT and Paramedic Programs for both Associate degree and Credit-free programs. • Creates exciting and challenging learning experiences that promote critical and creative thinking. Builds positive and productive classes through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and common goals. 1990 - 2020 Education Master of Public Administration, Public Management Concentration, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, HR Management Concentration, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Associate of Applied Science, Fire Science Technology, Corning Community College, Corning, NY Ist Line Instructional Program for Supervisors (Officers Training Program) FDNY - Fire Department City of New York, New York, NY NYS Basic Career Firefighter Academy/Certification, Westchester County Career Chiefs Academy, Valhalla, NY NYS & National Registry Paramedic Certifications, REMO Academy, Albany, NY Certifications lAAI Pro-Board Fire Officer 3 Fire Investigator Instructor 2 Incident Safety Officer New York State Fire Officer 2 Fire Investigator 2 Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) NAFI Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 Public Information Officer Logistics Section Chief WMD Instructor Code Enforcement Officer Haz Mat Operations Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) EMT-Paramedic EMS Instructor/Coordinator (CIC) Juvenile Firesetter Program Specialist 1 1st Aid, CPR, ACLS-EP, PALS, PHTLS, EVOC Instructor List of completed courses and training available upon request Other Experience & Memberships Chief to Chief Peer Counselor, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, 2012 - Present National Fallen Firefighters Foundation documentary - "Giving Courage: LODD Chiefs Speak" -- 2015 Member, Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board, 2010 - Present EMS Command Staff. Woodstock '94 Concert, Saugerties, NY, 1994 Fire Investigator, National Forensic Consultants, 2014 - 2018 & 2020 - Present IAFF, IAFC, NAFI, IAAI, NFPA, NYSBOC, FASNY, NYSAFC, AFDSNY 6/2025 BRIAN M. WALSH 13 Panessa Drive, Poughkeepsie. N.Y (845)[email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department, Patrol Division • Flexible schedule working day and night shifts January 2007-Present Instructor Experience Written lesson plans for, and instructed numerous topics to Department members. • Instructed recruits at the Dutchess, Rockland, Orange and Ulster Police Academy's. Assisted different agencies with in service training. Written numerous lesson plans and instructed civilians at businesses, medical facilities and colleges on active shooter topics. Town of Poughkeepsie Police SWAT Operator • High Risk Warrants • Barricaded Subjects • Training on Hostage Situations October 2010- Present Squad Sergeant September 2019 - April 2022 April 2022- Present Traffic Division Sergeant QUALIFICATIONS: • Proficient with the department's computer systems • Meet demands of work requiring good physical condition • Strong ability to react efficiently in emergency and stress situations; initiative and problem solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement • Assisted and assisted by outside agencies during investigations • Capable to change working schedule as the job demands PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: • Patrol Officer Bicycle School • General Topics Instructor • Firearms Instructor School • Patrol Carbine Instructor • Basic SWAT Operator School Chole Tanne died Traffic Safety Board Name William Steenbergh Sgt Brian Walsh (Traffic) Stephen Gill * Chair Emily Dozier Sr Planner James Rapoli Brian Jones Mike Dampf Sgt. Howard Dorner Robert W. Simpson *Secretary Aisha Phillips Paul Hesse Lt. Edwin Acken Address Arlington FD 11 Burnett Blvd Poughkeepsie NY 12603 Town of Poughkeepsie PD 19 Tucker Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12603 DCDPW Engineering 626 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie NY 12603 10 Watson Rd Poughkeepsie NY 12603 47 West Willets Dr Red Hook, NY 12571 DC Office for the Aging 114 Delafield St Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 DCSO 108 Parker Ave Poughkeepsie NY 12601 NYS Troop K 2541 Rt. 44 Salt Point NY 12578 30 Pine Echo Dr Poughkeepsie NY 12601 DC Dept. of Health P.O Box 381 Poughquag, NY 12570 35 5. Bridge Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 C/o Poughkeepsie PD 62 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Dutchess County Traffic Safety Board Roster 2025 (Revised: 09-08-25) Telephone E-mail Address w) 486-6303 c) 514-5182 [email protected] w) 485-3680 bwalsh/@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov w) 486- 2928 [email protected] w) 486-3615 [email protected] h) 758-2010 c) 914 474-2126 w) 486-2555 w) 486-3859 c) 489-5241 w) 677-7331 c) 702-7277 w) 486-3473 w) 486-3669 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] W) 451-4000 [email protected] ppointment xpiration Date Needs Appointment Ex 12/31/2025 Ex: 12/31/2027 Ex: 12/31/2027 Ex: 12/31/2027 Ex: 12/31/2026 Not appointed DCSO Liaison Not appointed NYSP Liaison Ex: 12/31/2027 Ex. 12/31/2027 Ex. 12/31/2027 Exp 12/31/2027