Charles Buck, attending his first meeting since his election as the Schoharie County representative on the Board, offered the resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the founding Board member from Bovina.

The unanimously adopted resolution noted that Mr. LaFever was instrumental in helping to set up the CWC's Stormwater and Sand and Salt Programs, and chaired the Stormwater/Wastewater Committee since the CWC was established in 1997. With his years of experience in construction and small business, and his understanding of life in the Catskills, Mr. LaFever brought valuable insight to the CWC board, the resolution noted, concluding, "He will be missed for his advise, his expertise and his friendly manner."

The resolution will be sent with sympathy to Mr. LaFever's wife Leona, and children, Susan, Diane and Raymond.

The Board warmly welcomed Charles Buck, who has been Supervisor of the Town of Jefferson for 10 years. A graduate of Cornell University's Agriculture Program, Mr. Buck once operated three farming operations with his late wife Lynn before selling two of them to family members. He is Chairman of the Schoharie County Soil & Water Conservation District, and is a Director and past-Chairman of MOSA, the regional solid waste agency. He also chairs the Highway Committee on the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors.