Board Members

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is a New York public benefit corporation which was created by the State Legislature at the request of Oneida and Herkimer Counties by the passage of Article 8, Title 13-FF of the New York Public Authority Law on September 1, 1988.

The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of ten members representing an outstanding combination of interests and experiences in the private and public sectors.

Authority Board of Directors

  • Kenneth A. Long, Chairman

    • Retired Business Manager of the Central Valley Central School District and former Herkimer County Legislator
    • Appointed By: Herkimer County Legislature
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2023
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

  • Vincent J. Bono, Vice Chairman

    • Partner in Bono Brothers LLC, Property Management Group; Herkimer County Community Development Director; and former Herkimer County Legislator
    • Appointed by: Herkimer County Legislature
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2024
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

  • Richard G. Redmond, Treasurer

    • Vice President of Facility Operations for Mohawk Valley Garden at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium; Decorated retired Major who served in the U.S. Army for over 20 years.
    • Appointed by: Oneida County Executive
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 10/6/2023
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

  • Steven R. Boucher

    • Assistant Professor of Business at Herkimer County Community College; Oneida County Legislator; and Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Board Member
    • Appointed By: Oneida County Legislature
    • Appointment/Term Start Date: 3/8/2023
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

  • Robert Comis

    • Retired from Local Government:  Held the positions of Purchasing Agent, Commissioner of Public Works, Chief of Staff and City Manager.  Member of City of Sherrill’s Planning Board.
    • Appointed by:  Oneida County Board of Legislators
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5 Year Term): 1/1/2024
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

  • James M. D'Onofrio

    • President of Arlott Office Products and former Oneida County Legislator
    • Appointed By: Oneida County Board of Legislators
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2021
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

  • James A. Franco

    • Retired DPW Superintendent, Village of Herkimer
    • Appointed By: Herkimer County Legislature
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2022
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

  • Barbara Freeman

    • Retired Teacher; Member, Village and Town of Boonville Environmental Councils
    • Appointed By: Oneida County Board of Legislators
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2023
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

  • Nancy A. Novak

    • Retired Manager of Safety & Regulatory Compliance at Bonide Products, Inc.; Member, Mohawk Valley Environmental Information Exchange and Mohawk Valley Safety Professional Consortium; and Co-Leader, Girl Scouts of the USA
    • Appointed By: Oneida County Executive
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2023
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

  • James Williams

    • Retired from the United States Postal Service, Army Vietnam War Veteran and Member of the Ava Town Planning Board
    • Appointed By: Oneida County Executive
    • Appointment/Term Start Date (5-Year Term): 1/1/2022
    • Current Term Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Authority Committee Members

  • Audit Committee

    • Richard Redmond - Chairman Audit Committee
    • Vincent J. Bono - Vice Chairman Audit Committee
    • Steven R. Boucher
    • James Franco

  • Finance Committee

    • Richard Redmond - Chairman Finance Committee
    • Vincent J. Bono - Vice Chairman Finance Committee
    • Steven R. Boucher
    • James Franco

  • Governance Committee (Established in 2006)

    • Barbara Freeman - Chairperson Governance Committee
    • Nancy Novak
    • James Williams

  • FOIL Appeals Committee (Established in 1993)

    • James D'Onofrio - Chair
    • James Franco
    • Barbara Freeman

Past Authority Board Members

  • Neil C. Angell (2004-2023)
  • Alfred A. Barbato, Sr. (1995-2004)
  • Larry Barton (2004-2005)
  • Gerald C. Brodock (1988-2005)
  • R. W. Burrows, Jr. (1988-1995)
  • Vincent Casale (2009-2012)
  • Louis Critelli (1992-2008)
  • Allicia Dicks (2009-2014)
  • A. Frank Dolan (1988-1991)
  • Donald Gross (1995-2013)
  • Harry A. Hertline (1988-2023)
  • Robert Julian (1988-1990)
  • Micheal Lane (1988-1992)
  • David Link (1988-1995)
  • Robert McLaughlin (1988-2009)
  • Charles Patterson (1992-1995)
  • Robert J. Roberts, III (2009-2018)
  • Dr. Guy Wilcox (1988-2004)
  • David Yeaton (1997-2008)

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