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.
June Mtg Minutes      May Mtg Minutes

Meeting Dates for 2010 are as Follows:

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