Biography

 

Paul Sausville is a graduate of the University of Vermont where he received a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He has graduate training at SUNY Buffalo, is a New York licensed Professional Engineer and has completed advanced training in management, supervision, human relations, land use planning, chemical accident prevention, risk assessment, septic system design and health and safety of hazardous chemicals.

In 1999 he formed the consulting firm of Sausville & Schriber Engineers to serve clients with environmental problems related to waste discharges and chemical and petroleum storage. Prior to 1999, he was in charge of a number of New York's environmental programs for the State Department Of Environmental Conservation. His career with DEC spanned 35 years.

For over 30 years, Paul has dedicated his time to Malta --- serving as Supervisor, Councilman, Planning Board Chairman and chairman of a number of committees including; the Master Plan Update Committee, Zoning Review Committee and the Hudson Valley Community College Task Force. The Town has implemented over 100 of his committee recommendations, including the open space development law that ensures the preservation of 50 percent of future subdivisions in open space.

As a member of the County Board Of Supervisors, he Chaired the following committees: Legislative and Research Committee, Social Services Committee and Public Health Committee. He has served as member of several committees including the Law and Finance Committee and Open Space Grants Committee. He represented Malta citizens by securing County grants for the purchase of the Round Lake Preserve and for the Women Round Lake Improvement Society. He participated on several committees leading to the success of the countywide water system, expansion of the Saratoga County Treatment Plant, installation of the traffic light at the intersection of Round Lake Road and East Line Road, extension of the Zim Smith Trail and County funding for new pagers and radios for emergency responders.

Also serve as Commissioner on the Capitol District Regional Planning Commission.

He is a charter member and past President of Malta Sunrise Rotary and currently serves on the Board of Directors. He has been honored with the Paul Harris Fellowship. He is past Board member and President of the Malta Business & Professional Association.

Paul is past Board Member and Treasurer for the Ballston Junior Baseball League. He spearheaded fund-raising and building of Malta Avenue baseball field; negotiated for land purchase; designed the Park; obtained approvals; and oversaw construction.