APPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY FIRE AND SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD

PUBLIC SAFETY RESOLUTION NO. 2026055 RE: APPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY FIRE AND SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, BRENDLI, DARROW, DRAGO, FAUST, LAWLER, REDL, RHODES and SHAH offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, vacancies exist on the Dutchess County Fire and Safety Advisory Board for the positions of Paid Fire member and Citizen member, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Dutchess County Legislature does hereby appoint the following person to the Dutchess County Fire and Safety Advisory Board for the term indicated: APPOINTMENT: TERM EXPIRING: Chris Johnson 12/31/2028 Hyde Park, NY, 12538 Jon Vesey 12/31/2028 Millbrook, NY, 12545 APPROVED Sue SUSAN J. SERIN Serino COUNTY EXECUTIVE Deto April 22,2020 STATE OR NEW YORK Ss: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS his is to certify that I, the undcrsigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing resolution with the origin solution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said Legislature on the day of As _ 202, and that the same is a true ar correct transcript of said orginal resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHERE, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said legislature this Ll day of April _2026. THE LEGISLATURE FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS (To be completed by requesting department) Total Current Year Cost $ Total Current Year Revenue $ _ and Source Source of County Funds (check one): • 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: Dut.pdf CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON _ Hyde Park, NY 12538 • EXPERIENCE MAY 2023 - PRESENT DEPUTY CHIEF, WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DECEMBER 2022 - PRESENT INSTRUCTOR, THE HAZMAT GUYS As an Instructor, I am responsible for conducting specialized training sessions on hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction, enhancing client readiness and safety protocols. MAY 2007 - PRESENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST, DUTCHESS COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM preparedness for all hazardous of HazMat and CBRNE response. FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT FIRE INVESTIGATOR, DUTCHESS COUNTY FIRE INVESTIGATION DIVISION 45 a Fire Investigator, I am responsible for conducting cause and origin investigations to assist the local fire chiefs at scenes of fires and explosions throughout Dutchess County AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2023 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST 1, NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL As a Fire Protection Specialist in the Special Operations Branch, I was responsible for delivering state-wide SEPTEMEBR 2003 - JUNE 2018 CAPTAIN/EMT, ROOSEVELT FIRE DISTRICT d emergency response operations for fire and EMS alarms, demonstrating exceptional leadership and cri anagement skills. Was responsible for the overall operation and day-to-day functions of the statio - = = EDUCATION MAY 2002 HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, YORK PREPARATORY SCHOOL JUNE 2021 ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE - FIRE SCIENCE, PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL summa cum laude June 2023 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- FIRE SCIENCE, PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL summa cum laude January 2025 MASTER OF SCIENCE - EXECUTIVE FIRE LEADERSHIP/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SKILLS • Strong sense of Duty Passion for helping others • Strategic budget coordination • Problem solver • • Multitasker i Perform well under pressure RELEVANT TRAINING New York State Certification Officer 1 New York State Certification Confined Space Technician New York State Certification Fire Investigator National Certification Fire Officer 1 National Certification Fire Officer 2 National Certification Fire Officer 3 National Certification HazMat Operations National Certification HazMat Technician National Certification Instructor 1 National Certification Instructor 2 National Certification Fire Investigator Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents - ICS300 ICS for Major and/or Complex Incidents - ICS 400 Crime Scene Investigations for Hazardous Environments A compete transcript of training available upon request 2 JON VESEY Millbrook, NY 12545 PROFESSIONAL Beehive - New York, NY Founder / Partner: 1994 to present A multi-disciplinary design and editorial studio creating, directing, and producing visual content for the entertainment, broadcast, advertising, and web industries. Broadway Video - New York, NY VP Digital Editorial: Apr 1989 to Sept 1994 A premier full-service NYC-based studio founded by Lorne Michaels in 1979. It specializes in post-production for igh-profile television, including Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and MTV Unplugge ffering state-of-the-art design, editing, sound and visual effects service Promax / Broadcast Design Association Board of Governors - Los Angeles, CA Board Member: 2004 to 2009 The premier global association of Entertainment Marketing, promotion, and design professionals, representing thousands of members across broadcast, cable, and streaming media. It provides networking, industry education, and prestigious awards to honor excellence in creative content marketing. Professional Associations: National Academy of Arts and Sciences (EMMYS). National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (GRAMMYS), Motion Picture Editors Guild, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers PUBLIC SERVICE Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission - Hoboken, NJ Vice Chair: Dec 2018 to Nov 2022 / Commissioner: Aug 2017 to Dec 2018 The HHPC reviews and acts on applications for any exterior renovation, or alteration visible to the public on buildings, structures, or property located within a locally designated historic district and on all locally designated landmarks. Hoboken Pier C Advisory Board - Hoboken, NJ Board Member: 2008 to 2010 This community board was assembled to advise on the redevelopment and construction of a 20 million dollar. 1.5 acre park, along the Hudson River. The project received awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, Waterfront Center and New Jersey Society of Landscape Architects. Hoboken Arts Advisory Board - City of Hoboken, NJ Chair: Dec 2021 to Nov 2022 / Board Member: Nov 2019 to Dec 2021 The Hoboken Arts Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Administration on public arts projects and expenditures from the Hoboken Public Art Fund. The board endeavors to find public art that will bring enjoyment to both visitors and residents of Hoboken and enhance the visual environment of the city. EDUCATION Emerson College - Boston, Ma Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication / Communication Business Rutgers University - Camden, NJ Certificate / Preservation in Practice for Historic Preservation Commissioners and Planners Public Safety Roll Call District Present: Absent: Vacant: District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck District 3 - LaGrange District 12 - East Fishkill District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck District 15 - Wappinger District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook 12 Resolution: Motion: Name Valdés Smith* Atkins* Munn* Polasek* Metzger* Arnoff Kearney Faust Rhodes Drago (VC) Rolison Alexander (C) Total : Abstentions: Yes No X 12 Yes No 2026055 APPOINTMENTS TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY FIRE AND SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD Roll Call Sheets District Last Name YES NO 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 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 District 24 - Dover and Pawling House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander X X X X X ABSENT X X X X X X X X X X ABSENT X X X ABSENT X X X X 22 Present: ____ 3 Absent: ____ Vacant: ____ Resolution: ____ Motion: ____ 22 0 Total : ______ ______ Yes No Abstentions: ____ CONSENT AGENDA: RESOLUTIONS 2026043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 050, 052, 055, 056, 057, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063