countyDutchess County Legislature
2026023
APPOINTMENT TO THE STOP DWI POLICY PLANNING BOARD
- Introduced
- February 8, 2026
- Latest action
- February 8, 2026
- Status
- ADOPTED
- District coverage
- scope: countywide
Document text
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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
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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
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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.