COMMITTEE ON COUNTY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
MINUTES: Monday, May 16, 2005, 4 p.m.
The regular meeting of the Committee on County Officers & Departments was called to order at 4:15 p.m.
MEMBERS:
Chair: Pinto. Members: Astorino; Spreckman; Stewart-Cousins. Staff: Vita. Guests: Bill Randolph, CEO’s office; Stephen Coleman, Soil & Water Conservation Board; William Magwood, Community Services Board.
APPOINTMENTS
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
Stephen W. Coleman – a resident of Ossining, New York, is appointed as a member for a term to expire December 31, 2007. Mr. Coleman is currently employed by the Town of New Castle as Environmental Coordinator where he serves as technical resource for the management and administration of wetlands, trees, and steep slopes ordinances, and confirms the accuracy of wetland mapping and delineations according to local, state and federal standards. Prior to this position, he was employed as the Wetlands Inspector from 1994 to 2001. Mr. Coleman has over twenty-five years of progressive resource management experience involving wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.
On the motion of Mr. Pinto, seconded by Mr. Astorino, the appointment of Stephen W. Coleman is approved by a 4-0 vote.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD:
William Magwood – a resident of Newburgh, New York is appointed for a term to expire December 31, 2008. Mr. Astorino asked about residency requirements for this Board, Mr. Pinto replied that this Board has open residency. Mr. Magwood is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Project Inc., in Elmsford where he is responsible for the effective and efficient overall agency operation, management and leadership of the organizations resources to meet the needs associated with providing comprehensive care and services to agency consumers, and to assure adherence to public and organizational policies, standards, and legal regulations.
Minutes submitted by: Emilia Vita
Approved: 8/8/05; VJP;BS; 4-0
From 1992 through 1995, Mr. Coleman served as Executive Director of the Governor’s State Wide Anti-Drug Abuse Council, where he had primary administrative and policy responsibility for the operation of an inter-agency council chaired by the Lt. Governor. He held various positions involving the development, implementation and prevention of substance abuse. He is certified in NYS as a credentialed Alcoholism and substance Abuse Counselor, and the Vice Chairman of the Hudson Valley-Catskill coalition of the Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State.
On the motion of Mr. Astorino, seconded by Mrs. Spreckman, the appointment of William Magwood is approved by a 4-0 vote.
REAPPOINTMENTS:
The following reappointments are approved by a 4-0 vote, on the motion of Mrs. Stewart-Cousins, seconded by Mrs. Spreckman.
David Cheek – African America Advisory Board; Andrew H. Kulak, Citizens Consumer Advisory Council; Chief Gerard Mignone, Domestic Violence Council; Janet S. Walker, Domestic Violence Council; Ralph Butler, Electrical Licensing Board; Susan D. Croll; Charles E. O’Conner, Chris Kalish, EMS Advisory Board
With no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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