Planning Commission                       September 5, 2006               

 

FAIRFAX TOWN OFFICE

PC MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Heyer, M. Hunziker, A. Lemieux, R. Wimble

 

 

The meeting was called to order by G. Heyer at 7:30PM.

 

A. Lemieux made a motion to accept the minutes from both August 22nd and August 29th.  M. Hunziker second for both.  All in favor. 

 

The responses to the Selectboard were reviewed by the Planning Commission members. These responses will be given to the Selectboard members along with a copy of the revised Bylaws. A meeting with the Selectboard will be scheduled.

 

An e-mail from Bill Rose from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission, with advice on the wording of Section 3.0E of Appendix A, was handed out and discussed.  Discussion also centered on the Council of Rural Development project, and on the next Town Plan.  M. Hunziker shared his thoughts on focusing on the Town’s process for moving forward in conjunction with the vision of the Selectboard.  He mentioned issues such as: infrastructure in the growth center; agriculture and open spaces; tax base to encourage light industry and business; and grant opportunities.

 

8:30 PM, M. Hunziker made a motion to adjourn.  A. Lemieux second.  All in favor. 

 

 

 

Next meeting will be on September 19, 2006.

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Cathy Raymond, Planning and Zoning Assistant

 

 

 

Approved_____________________________________ Date______________, 2006

                               (Chair)