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TAC approves Geoffrey Farrell Associates for Williston form‑based code; minutes adopted with three abstentions

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Transportation Advisory Committee · June 1, 2026
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Summary

The TAC recommended hiring Geoffrey Farrell Associates to develop Williston’s form‑based code and approved the consultant selection unanimously; the committee also approved Sept. 1 minutes with abstentions by three members.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission Transportation Advisory Committee voted to approve Geoffrey Farrell Associates as the preferred consultant to help the Town of Williston develop a form‑based code for its state‑designated Growth Center.

Regina Mahony told the TAC that nine firms submitted proposals, four were interviewed (VHB; Principle Group; Behan Planning and Design; Geoffrey Farrell Associates) and Geoffrey Farrell Associates was the preferred consultant following staff review and interviews. Dean Pierce moved to approve hiring Geoffrey Farrell Associates; Joss Besse seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Earlier in the meeting, Bob Henneberger moved to approve the Sept. 1, 2020 minutes; Sandy Thibault seconded. The motion passed with abstentions by Dean Pierce, Seth Bowden and Josh Arneson.

Actions recorded at the meeting include the TAC’s unanimous approval to advance the Williston consultant recommendation and the approval of the prior meeting minutes (noted with three abstentions). No additional contract or budget details were provided at the TAC meeting; staff noted the consultant recommendation must be approved before the CCRPC may enter into a contract.