Standing: Theresa May, Member, Harry Azer, Member, John Zepatella - Town Representative to the Monroe County Environmental Management Council, Katherine Bailey, Member, Joan Newell, Member, Frank Battaglia, Member, Richard Warner, Member

Sitting: Joan Tannous, Chair, Beverly Kelly, Secretary, Member, Gloria Conti, Member   

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:

• Richard Warner 
• Frank Battaglia
• Harry Azer
• Beverly Kelly
• Theresa May
• Katherine Bailey
• Joan Newell
• 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 2013 are as Follows:

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