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2026023

APPOINTMENT TO THE STOP DWI POLICY PLANNING BOARD

Introduced
February 8, 2026
Latest action
February 8, 2026
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

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PUBLIC SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2026023 RE: APPOINTMENT TO THE STOP DWI POLICY PLANNING BOARD Legislators ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, CASWELL, FAUST, KAUL, POLASEK, REDL, RHODES, ROLISON and SHAH offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 503 of 1985 the Dutchess County Legislature did approve a plan for the Stop DWI Program, and WHEREAS, said plan provided for a Policy Planning Board of up to fifteen (15) members, SIx (6) of which shall be appointed by the County Executive and six (6) of which shall be appointed by the County Legislature, and three (3) Ex-Officio members consisting of the County Clerk. District Attorney and Sheriff, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 23 of 1986 amending said plan so as to provide for a Policy Planning Board of up to sixteen (16) members, six (6) of which shall be appointed by the County Executive and seven (7) of which shall be appointed by the County Legislature, and the remaining three (3) Ex-Officio members as previously approved, and WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Stop DWI Policy Planning Board, and WHEREAS, Eric D'Entrone has expressed interest in being appointed to the Stop DWI Policy Planning Board, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the following individual is appointed to the Stop DWI Policy Planning Board: EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT Eric D'Entrone, M.Ed., CRC Dutchess County Department of Mental Health 230 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (replacing Jean Marie Niebuhr) APPROVED dusaa/ berin SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Date - Fes, 11, 2026 CA-004-26; LDF/rjw; G-1142; 1/2/2026; Fiscal Impact: None. STATE OF NEW YORK SS: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said Legislature on the I day of Fes-- 202L, and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and scal of said Legislature this day of Fence 2026. JULIE STROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE Roll Call Sheets District Present: Absent: Vacant: Last Name YES, 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 Redi District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Amoff 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 District 24 - Dover and Pawling District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook 25 Resolution: Consent Motion: Rolison House Alexander Total : / 25 Yes Abstentions: 0 NO No 2026023 APPOINTMENT TO THE STOP DWI POLICY PLANNING BOARD SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE EOIN WRAFTER, AICP COMMISSIONER WILLIAM C. JOHNSON ADMINISTRATOR DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY BOARD TO: Greg Pulver, Deputy County Executive FROM: William C. Johnson, STOP-DWI / Traffic Safety Administrator DATE: December 3'd, 2025 RE: 2025 STOP-DWI Planning Board Officer membership/appointment update. Hello Greg. The purpose of this memo is to update you regarding membership/appointments to the current STOP-DWI Planning Board. According to the Local Law concerning Program membership (Resolution NO.23-1986) the STOP-DWI Planning Board roster is comprised of 16 members total; (7 Legislative appointments, 6 County Executive appointments, and 3 Ex-Officio members (District Attorney, County Clerk, Sheriff's designee). See attached. Due to a couple of recent retirements/reappointments of members the Planning Board recommends the following individual to fill an open position (resume & recommendation letter attached). New Appointments: Executive 1. Eric D'Entrone (Dept of Mental Health) has been Identified to replace Jean Marie Niebuhr following her appointment to Commissioner. Greg, I thank you in advance for your attention to this matter and for your continued support of the Program. If you have any additional questions please contact me. 626 Dutchess Turnpike, Room 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 | (845) 486-3602 | Fax: (845) 486-3612 dutchessny.gov FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT E NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ 0 Total Current Year Revenue $ _ and Source STranger or Basing Apropriatons, E Aditional Approprations. Cel one beany. Identify Line Items(s): Related Expenses: Amount $ Nature/Reason: Anticipated Savings to County: Net County Cost (this year): Over Five Years: Additional Comments/Explanation: Prepared by: Gregg Pulver Prepared On: 12/9/2025 Dul.pdf ERIC D'ENTRONE, M. Ed., C.R.C. 697 Ohayo Mountain Road Glenford, NY 12433 [email protected] (646) 529-7609 A client-focused healthcare professional with twenty-six years of experience in substance use treatment, psychiatric care and social services. Exceptionally strong in relationship building and customer service. Committed to transforming the healthcare delivery system to improve quality while increasing revenues. Recognized as a skillful communicator and dynamic problem solver with a natural ability to develop strategies, forge partnerships and deliver comprehensive marketing solutions. EXPERIENCE Arms Acres and Conifer Park | New York | June 2005- present A market leader in the New York State behavioral health care field with 396 beds for inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation and outpatient clinics across the state. Associate Director of Regional Services: Responsible for developing relationships with hospital systems, outpatient programs, the criminal justice system, primary care providers, and community-based agencies across the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Has grown patient referrals and built new initiatives to increase quality and access to services. Managed over 7,000 admissions from 2006 through 2023 (NYC and Mid-Hudson regions). Led strategic decision-making groups to formulate fresh marketing strategies. Conceptualized and implemented best practices in key operational areas to improve internal process and client satisfaction. Actively participated in high profile cross agency committees providing education, training, and development opportunities. Since transferring to Mid-Hudson Region in 2014, was chosen by the organization to be point person for 5-year statewide healthcare reform initiative (DRIP). Certified in Prosci Change Management methodologies and successfully managed several organizational changes and new initiatives. Collaborated with hospital partners to implement deliverables and improve quality. Represented company on Board of Managers for its Independent Practice Association (IPA) in the Mid- Hudson Region, Coordinated Behavioral Health Services (CBHS). Currently serving as point person to foster both clinical and financial integration with the IPA network, positioning company well for its future with value-based reimbursement. Significant Achievements Mid-Hudson Region Fall 2017 through Spring 2020: Project Manager for Innovation Fund Pilot Project (DRIP) to improve care transition from inpatient to outpatient using Peers/Recovery Coaches. In first year, rate at which patients kept their aftercare appointments increased from 47% to 100%. 77% were still engaged in outpatient care 30 days post discharge. Project produced a ROl of $237,378 in year one. Selected as speaker to present this project at two statewide conferences. Project Manager to implement Same Day Access at Arms Acres Carmel Outpatient and Opioid Treatment Program (2018- 2019). Monthly intakes doubled and total census for the clinic increased by one third within the first six months.