HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 14, 2026 OrganizationalTown of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals
Minutes of Organizational Meeting - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
At the Groton Town Hall, 101 Conger Boulevard, Groton, NY
Board Members Present: Others Present:
Patricia Gaines
Barry Siebe
Ed Moody
Monica Moll
The meeting was brought to order by Ed Moody, as former Chair.
Organizational Items:
RESOLUTION #26-001 - SCHEDULE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING DATE AND
TIME
MOVED by Member Gaines, seconded by Member Moll
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals sets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm
as their regular meeting date and time, and be it further
Ayes - Gaines, Siebe, Moody, Moll Resolution Passed
Nays -
RESOLUTION #26-002 - NOMINATE ED MOODY AS ZBA CHAIR
MOVED by Member Gaines, seconded by Member Moll, to nominate Ed Moody as the Chair of
the Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals.
Ayes - Gaines, Siebe, Moody , Moll Resolution Passed
Nays -
RESOLUTION #26-003 - NOMINATE MONICA MOLL AS ZBA VICE CHAIR
MOVED by Member Moody, seconded by Member Gaines, to nominate Monic Moll as the new
Vice Chair of the Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals.
Ayes - Gaines, Darling, Moody Resolution Passed
Nays –
Regular Meeting Items
RESOLUTION #26-004 - APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2025 MEETING
MOVED by Member Moody, seconded by Member Moll
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby approves the minutes of the April 16, 2025,
meeting as presented.
ZBA Meeting Page 2 January 14, 2026
Member Siebe explained the actions of the Environmental Management Council, an advisory board
to the County Legislature, and the projects they have been working on for their 50th anniversary as a
council. He emphasized the potential use of the Unique Natural Areas developed by the council
within the zoning code, which are currently only used as a guideline for landowners. Should there
be anyone interested in joining the council, there is room. There was a brief discussion about the
Open Meetings Law and the potential for members to be counted as part of a quorum via the
internet. Clerk Cargian stated that a Town Board resolution to allow this would be needed, as the
executive order during COVID had expired. Should a member decide to participate in this manner,
the member also needs to open the space to anyone from the public who wishes to view them where
they are. It was an option. Canvassing for another zoning board member was a point to be brought
to the Town Board. There being no further business to come before the ZBA, a motion to adjourn
was made by Member Moll, seconded by Member Gaines, at 7:28 pm. Unanimous.
Minutes submitted by
Robin Cargian, Town Clerk