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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
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• 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
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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
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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