COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2006; 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chair: Swanson. Members: Bronz, Oros, Pinto. Staff: Vita.
GUESTS: Ken Nielson, Builders Institute of West-Mid-Hudson Region, Inc.; Goodwin Sculky; Sterling Jasper, Jr., Rent Guidelines Board Applicants. Thomas M. Cain, Fire Advisory Board; Vera Halpenny, Community Services Board; George Echevarria, Hispanic Advisory Board; Marion Sinek, Women’s Advisory Board. Bill Randolph, CEO’s Office.
Mrs. Swanson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
RENT GUIDELINES BOARD
Goodwin Sculky: Is a life-long resident of the Village of Port Chester, New York and was educated in the local schools and graduated Port Chester High School in 1943. He is a 1951 graduate of the University of Miami, where he received his BBA Degree. He served in the United States Navy in World War II, serving in the Pacific for 2 ½ years until he was honorably discharged.
Mr. Sculky is the Vice President of the Co-Op Board where he lives, but he is willing to resign his position to serve as the public member of the Rent Guidelines Board. He has been seeking this position for some time and he has the time and expertise to fulfill the needs of the Board.
For twenty years, Mr. Sculky served on the Port Chester Planning Commission, both as a member and past Vice Chairman; he is currently serving his third term on the Westchester County Council for Seniors, and he is a member of the Retired Liquidation Salesman’s Union-Local 2 AFL-CIO and past Exalted Ruler of the Port Chester Elks Lodge #863.
Mrs. Swanson said this position requires a financial background and will keep his resume on file for future vacancies; he may be better served as a Tenant Member. She thanked him for his time and will notify him of the committee’s decision.
Sterling Jasper: Is a resident of New Rochelle and responded to the position after reading the newspaper ad in the Journal News, spoke with David Cheek regarding the position and he was also encouraged by Legislator Bronz to send in his resume. He has no affiliation with any landlord or tenant source, he has a business background, with expertise in finance, accounting and business economics which he feel meets the criteria needed to fulfill the needs of the position, and he believes that he would be an asset to the Board.
RENT GUIDELINES BOARD APPLICANTS (Cont’d.)
Mr. Jasper is currently employed as a Certified Financial Manager with Merrill Lynch, and he is the founder of the Jasper-Greechan Group, which specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management banking services for professionals. The Group guides clients through the planning process with a disciplined approach to creating, maintaining and transferring of wealth supported by superior service and personal attention.
When asked if he owned any property, he replied yes, but he has given it over to a homeless shelter in Virginia.
Mrs. Bronz mentioned that Mr. Jasper has presented and shared his expertise on numerous issues involved with the Housing committee.
After a review of Mr. Jasper’s background, the members agreed that he is highly experienced in the financial field.
Mr. Oros said Mr. Jasper meets the criteria with his financial background, but his main concern and yet, a critical issue, is to find the best public ember to strike a perfect balance on the Board.
The members explained the process of hiring for the Rent Guidelines Board, noting that the Board of Legislators make the recommendation to the New York State Division of Housing & Renewal, who makes the final determination.
Mrs. Swanson invited Mr. Jasper to attend any of the Appointments Committee meetings or any Board meetings where he may speak on any issues that may fine of interest. She also thanked him for taking his time out of his busy schedule, for sharing his expertise and for volunteering his time to the County. He will be notified of the committee’s decision.
REAPPOINTMENT:
WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD
Deborah Matystik: Is a resident of Hawthorne, New York and has been reappointed by the CE as a District 3 Representative member for a term to expire on December 31, 2007.
The appointment is hereby approved and moved on the motion of Legislator Swanson, seconded by Legislator Pinto. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried 4-0.
With no other business to discuss, this portion of the Appointments Committee is adjourned, and will continue on with it’s regularly schedule meeting at 4 p.m.
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