Standing: Mark McIntee,Councilman-Town of Gates, Frank Battaglia, Member, Harry Azer, Member 

 Sitting: Beverly Kelly, Secretary, Joan Tannous, Chair, John Zeppetella, Town Representative to the Monroe County Environmental Management Council

Established in 1974, this eight member uncompensated Conservation Advisory Board is appointed by the Gates Town Board. It is responsible for preserving open space within the Town of Gates. In this regard, the board has been a leader in formulating rules and regulations for the establishment of an Open Space Index (percentage of open space vs developed).

In accordance with the Conservation Law, the board must review all subdivision, building, and open space planning. To keep abreast of current developments, Conservation Advisory Board representatives should remain current on all applications before the Planning, Zoning and Town Boards.

Conservation Advisory Board Members:

• Mark McIntee
• Frank Battaglia
• Harry Azer
• Beverly Kelly
• Theresa May
• Katherine Bailey
• Joan Tannous, Chair

Meeting Date, Place, and Time:

Gates Town Hall, Supervisor's Conference Room
3rd Tuesday of each Month 7:00 P.M.

Meeting Dates for 2012 are as Follows:

• January 17th
• February 21st
• March 20th
• April 17th
• May 15th
• June 19th
• July 17th
• August 21st
• September 18th
• October 16th
• November 20th
• December 18th