Planning Commission Agenda 07.22.26

Guilford Planning Commission Meeting

July 22, 2026 / 6:30PM/ Town Office, 236 School Road, Guilford, VT.  Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. Link below

From the Town Plan: ‘VISION: Guilford residents envision a town that maintains its rural character, protects its natural resources, and provides viable living, education, and economic opportunities to sustain us well into the 21st century.’

Agenda

  • Call to order-1 minute
  • Recognition of the public-1 minute
  • Rules of Procedure-1 minute
  • Changes to Agenda order-1 minute
  • Approval of minutes June, 24 2026- 1 minutes

New Business

  1. Guilford Guide wins ‘Project of the Year’ award from the Vermont Planners Association-2 minutes

Last meeting follow up

  1. Town Plan update due 2030
    1. Report out from first meeting of the Strategic Plan/Town Plan rationalization meeting 7
    2. /14/26- 5 minutes
  2. 2024 Strategic Plan Goal #3: Host Community Conversations around land use, housing, conservation, and planning issues, and review the available tools for conserving property as well as creating capacity for desirable growth. – 40 minutes
    1. Facilitating community dialogue regarding Guilford’s vision for its future.
      1. Brief summary  of Vermont Council of Rural Development’s Community Leadership in Action guide
      2. Discuss ideas for activities at the Guilford Fair to survey resident’s priorities
  3. PC Charter creation-10 minutes
  4. PC landing page topics-10 minutes

Adjournment

Next meeting August 26, 2026

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83942012410