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
