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2025085

APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Introduced
June 8, 2025
Latest action
June 8, 2025
Status
ADOPTED
District coverage
scope: countywide

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BUDGET, FINANCE & PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NO. 2025085 RE: APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Legislators CASWELL, TRUITT, HOUSTON, POLASEK, GORMAN, D'AQUANNI, and JOHNSON offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the Dutchess County Local Development Corporation was created pursuant to Section 1411 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2010094, the Dutchess County Legislature in addition to authorizing the formation of the Local Development Corporation authorized and approved the Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws of the Local Development Corporation, and WHEREAS, Article III, Section 2 of the By-laws, provides that Directors shall be elected by a ote of the County Legislature subject to the confirmation of the County Executive, and shall hold offic ntil their successors have been elected or appointed and qualified, now, therefore, be RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature does hereby appoint Brian C. Berryann and reappoints Deirdre A. Houston and Ronald J. Piccone, Il as members of the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Local Development Corporation: APPOINTMENT TERM EXPIRES: Brian C. Berryann 342 South Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Replacing Kathleen Bauer) June 1, 2028 REAPPOINTMENTS TERM EXPIRES: Deirdre A. Houston P.O. Box 512 Millbrook, NY 12545 June 1, 2028 Ronald J. Piccone, II 4 Martingale Way Pawling, New York 12564 June 1, 2028 STATE OF NEW YORK SS: APPROVED Susan Seruzo SUSAN J. SERIO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Des 6-11-2025 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 9d day of Junc 2025, and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thercof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and scal of said I egislature this Oh day of June 2025. Rush Wace Brian C. Berryann 342 South Ave • Poughkeepsie, NY • (845) 454-6020 • [email protected] Experience: Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Superintendent of the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery 2015-Present • Plan, schedule, direct and supervise the personnel, grounds and office functions of the cemetery Ensures that all cemetery grounds and facilities are maintained year-round and actively monitors grounds and facilities to ensure preventive/corrective maintenance is scheduled, funded and performed in a timely nanner and that the Cemetery Board is kept aware of any issues which may preclude normal operations o lead to public critique • Develop and implement short and long-term strategic plans to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the cemetery operations • Responsible for preparing and monitoring the annual cemetery budget and controlling expenditures in accordance with guidelines • Ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements, following NYS Cemetery Law. • Present quarterly reports to the Board of Directors at quarterly board meetings • Meet with individuals and families who have either lost a loved one or would like to pre-purchase a final resting place at the cemetery • Grievance Counselor Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Poughkeepsie, NY Director of General Services 2005-2015 Strategically manage the physical operations of the $3.6B credit union consisting of over 21 physical locations throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Orange and Putnam counties • Develop, implement, and manage strategic projects to ensure that building and branch construction, renovation and maintenance projects are completed on time and within budget. • Manage vendor relationships for over twenty vendors and conduct ongoing RFP processes to ensure cost savings and efficiencies • Managed and administered proximity badge access and environmental controls for the entire organization consisting of over 800 employees • Work with senior management to assist in the development and implementation of long-range strategic plans to address the physical building and security needs of the organization • Responsible for the security of all facilities and live data center and responds to emergency calls 24/7 • Responsible for creating annual operating budget of over 6.9 million dollars and monitoring all capital project expenditures • Successfully opened eleven new branch locations and an 110,000 Sq ft operations center totaling over 44 million dollars construction costs. • Managed all facility and infrastructure considerations during two mergers/acquisitions with other credit unions in Putnam County • Manage tenant relations with over twenty tenants that lease credit union space • Supervise, coach, and develop a staff of eight direct reports Training and Development Specialist 2003-2005 Conducted product, service, system and sales training for all credit union employees : Coached, trained and mentored new employees toensure a smooth transition Brian C. Berryann Page 1 of 2 • Evaluated employee performance during the training process, provided feedback and assisted with development plans for new employees to the credit union • Designed and implemented course materials • Mentored and assisted in the development of new Training Specialists PT Information Specialist, Call Center Financial Service Representative, Hyde Park Branch 2002-2003 2000-2002 Professional Development • Graduated from Leadership Dutchess - Class of 2012 • Received the Dutchess Chamber of Commerce Movers and Shakers 40 under 40 award in 2013 • Certificate of achievement in commercial construction estimation from the Construction Estimating Institute • Certificate of achievement in Facilities Management from Fred Pryor Seminars • Certificate of achievement in Project Management from AMA seminars • Successfully completed Development Dimensions International (DDI) Leadership and Targeted Selection: Interviewer training. • NYS Certified Crematory Operator • Active member of CANA (Cremation Association of North America) • Active member of the ICCFA (The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association) • Active Board member of the Dutchess Community College Foundation Community Activities Member of the Executive Leadership Team and "Top Walker" of the 2010 American Heart Association Heart Walk • Past Member of the Leadership Dutchess Program Committee • Past Vice President of the Board of Director for Rebuilding Together Dutchess County • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Balloon Handler from 2008-2011 Education: Dutchess Community College; • Associates Degree in Liberal Arts; Poughkeepsie, NY January 2020 Computer Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite References Available Upon Request Brian C. Berryann Page 1 of 2 IDA/LDC Appointment Form Name: _ Address: Phone: Email: Brian C. Berryann 342 South Ave Poughkeepsie N.y 12601 (845) 546-5494 Brian @ Poughkeepsieruralcemetery.com The following items are Director appointment stipulations pursuant to the By-laws of the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency and the Dutchess County Local Development Corporation. Selecting 'Yes' may result in your application being pulled from consideration. Check each box that applies: Yes No Are you or in in the past two (2) years have you been, employed by the Corporation or another corporate body having the same ownership and control of the Corporation in an executive capacity? Are you or in the past two (2) years have you been, employed by an entity that received remuneration valued at more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for goods and services provided to the Corporation or received any other form of financial assistance valued at more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) from the Corporation? Pertinent entities are listed on the attached appendix. Are you or are you a relative of an executive officer or employee in an executive position of the Corporation or another corporate body having the same ownership and control of the Corporation? Are you or in the past two (2) years have you been, a lobbyist registered under a state or local law and paid by a client to influence the management decisions, contract awards, rate determinations or any other similar actions of the Corporation or another corporate body having the same ownership and control of the Corporation? I do hereby attest that the information above is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, truthful and accurate. Bie Bangam 05/27/25. Date Budget, Finance, and Personnel Sub-Committee Attendance District Name District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* District 21 - Town of East Fishkill Caswell District 25 - Towns of Amenia/Washington/Pleasant Valley Houston* District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* District 2 - LaGrange/Pleasant Valley/Town of Poughkeepsie Travelpiece District 7 - Hyde Park/ Town of Poughkeepsie Truitt* District 16 - Fishkill/Beacon Valdés Smith* Total: Present Absent Present /Late - * = Ex Officio Date: 06/02/2025 5 Budget, Finance, and Personnel Sub-Committee Roll Call District NameR District 2 - LaGrange/Pleasant Valley/Town of Poughkeepsie [Travelpiece District 3 - LaGrange Polasek* District 7 - Hyde Park/ Town of Poughkeepsie Truitt* District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins* District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 16 - Fishkill/Beacon Valdés Smith* District 21 - Town of East Fishkill Caswell District 25 - Towns of Amenia/Washington/Pleasant Valley Houston* * = Ex Officio Total: Yes V No V Recommendations: Brian berryan was intered on Tune 2 We had a positive conversation and feel Brian is a solid candidate for the IDA: LDL Boards. We unanimously recovered brian eryaand for the Manied Date: 06/02/2025 Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee Roll Call District District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook District 3 - LaGrange District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie District 12 - East Fishkill District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill District 21 - East Fishkill Name Yes Truitt* Houston* Polasek* Valdés Smith* Atkins* Travelpiece (VC) D'Aquanni Brendli Johnson Metzger McHoul Caswell (C) Total : No absent Recused-abreat Present: Absent: Vacant: Resolution: _ Motion: 10 Yes No Abstentions: 2025085 APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JUNE 5, 2025 Roll Call Sheets District District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook District 3 - LaGrange District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 12 - East Fishkill District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger: District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie District 15 - Wappinger District 17- Town and Village of Fishkill District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck District 21 - East Fishkill District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 24 - Dover and Pawling Resolution: - Present: Absent: Vacant: Last Name YES NO Truitt Houston Polasek Valdés Smith Atkins Gorman Travelpiece Lawler D'Aquanni Kaul Brendli Johnson Kearney Metzger absent absent Paoloni Versaci Faust McHoul Page Recusid absent abseut Drago Munn Caswell absent Garito Rolison House absent Recused-absent Total : Yes No Abstentions: 2025085 APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JUNE 5, 2025