OFFICE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION / ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

TOWN OF HALIFAX, VERMONT

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES – DRAFT

November 12, 2025

CALL TO ORDER:

Chairman Tom Fox (TF) called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. Other board members present were Elijah Summers (ES), Bill Pusey (BP), Nancy McCrea (NM), and Matt Gancz (MG) <7:10pm>. Jessica Cooney, PCZBA Secretary, Stephan Chait, and Kathy McLean, were also in attendance. Attending online was Gabriel Stevens.

CHANGES AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

None

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES:

The Board approved the minutes from 10/14/2025 without corrections. TF made the motion, 2nd by ES – all ayes 

NEW BUSINESS:

Board conducted Hearing of David Brewster’s Subdivision Permit #25-15:

Board agreed that some questions required answers and facts needed clarification in order to make a decision on the permit. Board concluded further research is necessary including speaking with the owner of the property, David Brewster who was not present. TF made a motion to table the Hearing until next Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7pm. Motion 2nd by BP – all ayes

Board stated that the Town Plan needs to be addressed and a timeline established.

TF spoke about applying for a grant from Windham Regional Commission.

OLD BUSINESS:

None

HEARING OF VISITORS:

Kathy McLean, a land abutter, spoke about concerns and questions about the subdivision.

Stephan Chait spoke about the Town Plan process and reaching out to Windham Regional Commission for assistance.

ADJOURNMENT: 

The meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM. (TF made motion to adjourn, 2nd by ES – all ayes)

YOUTUBE recording link: https://youtu.be/GPHC2X7TRmc?si=iUwsgQ3ACqrRiyBO

Respectfully Submitted,

Jessica Cooney, Secretary to the PCZBA