Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation

(518) 439-4955, Ext. 1157
E-mail:

Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation (CACC) members
Libby Liebschutz, Chairman
Katherine Daniels
Michael DiPaolo
Jeff Freedman
Nancy Heinzen
John Mead
Valerie Newell
Ted Putney
David Erik VanLuven
Michael Waldenmaier
Caleb Wistar

Town of Bethlehem Representative
Jeffrey Lipnicky, AICP, Town Planner
Robert Leslie, AICP, Senior Planner

Contact information for Town Staff, Department of Economic Development & Planning
(518) 439-4955
Ext. 1157 - Robert Leslie, Senior Planner
Ext. 1159 - Deborah Kitchen, Administrative Aide

For Advisory Committees such as the Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation (CACC), please see Agendas and Minutes/Advisory Committees

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Open Space Plan Public Orientation Meeting – May 15, 2008 7 PM

The Department of Economic Development and Planning (DEDP), in association with the Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation (CACC), will hold a public orientation meeting to kick-off the development of the Open Space Plan on May 15, 2008 at 7PM at the Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY.  Phase 1 of the Open Space Plan entails identifying the needs and issues of the community regarding Open Space.  Behan Planning Associates LLC, a consulting firm experienced with open space planning in the Capital Region, will facilitate the community discussion.  This meeting will provide an opportunity for the community to define open space, establish a vision, and identify opportunities and needs.  All interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend.  To provide your comments to the DEDP and CACC, please submit an e-mail to

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Responsibilities of Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committe on Conservation (CACC) emerged as a Tier I recommendation of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan). The Comp Plan directed the Town Board to appoint an advisory committee, which at the direction of the Town Board, explores conservation projects and opportunities with willing landowners. The CACC is an advisory body that provides advice and recommendations to the Town Board. It does not have independent regulatory powers. Staff members of the Department of Economic Development and Planning (DEDP) provide staff support to the CACC.

The Town Board has exclusive responsibility to request assistance, advice and recommendations from the CACC. The CACC has been asked to assist in the development of an integrated pedestrian trail network in the Slingerlands area. It has also been asked to develop information about funding programs that can be used to assist in open space conservation

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The Bethlehem Citizen's Advisory Committee for Conservation (CACC) welcomes comments, questions and suggestions from the public.

CACC Written Input Form

Send written correspondence to Bethlehem CACC, Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Avenue, 2nd Floor, Delmar, NY 12054; or send an e-mail to

 

2008 Tentative Meeting Schedule Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation
January 14, 2008	7:30 p.m.	Room 101, Town Hall
February 11, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
March 24, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
April 14, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101 Rescheduled to 4/28
April 28, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
May 12, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101 Rescheduled to 5/15 Public Meeting
May 15, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Town Hall Auditorium, Open Space Plan Public Meeting
June 9, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
July 14, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
August 11, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
September 8, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
October 6, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
November 10, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101
December 8, 2008	7:00 p.m.	Room 101

 

  Related Documents/Presentations

• Memo from Director of Economic Development and Planning to Town Board Regarding an Approach for Town of Bethlehem to Undertake the Development of a Farm and Open Space Protection Program September 6, 2007
• Quarterly Report August 16, 2007
• TOB Municipal Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Grant Application 12/2007
• Recreation, Conservation, Education and Municipal Land Map Memo to Town Board
• Existing Recreation, Conservation, Education and Municipal Land Map (1.6MB)*This map is intended to identify existing recreation, conservation, education, and municipal lands in the town. Identification of lands on this map is not intended to imply that they are open for public access. Some lands are privately owned and access may be prohibited or by landowner permission only.
• Memo from CACC to Town Board - April 18, 2007 - Clarification of Task regarding Map of Existing Conservation and Recreation Land

• Summary of Comments from Open Space Protection Programs - Funding and Tools Workshop, January 8, 2007

• Slingerlands Integrated Pedestrian Network Plan (30MB, this is a very large file)

• Slingerlands Pedestrian Network Presentation by Edwards and Kelcey - November 13, 2006 (10MB, this is a large file)

• Open Space Protection Programs - Funding and Tools - October 18, 2006

• Quarterly Report - June 9, 2006

• Work Plan - Revised June 9, 2006

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