"It's that simple.". To mark that, Voulgaris unveiled a plaque to be attached to the podium for future meetings, renaming what had previously been the Griswold Podium, after former RTM Moderator George Griswold, to the Byrne Griswold Podium. Im sure our soon-to-be-formed RTM Technology Committee can help us, Neuman said, adding that communication has been working smoothly regardless of whether an RTM member uses town or personal email. On Monday night the RTM approved $2.1 million in funding for repairs but more will be needed and the RTM and BET are likely to hold special meetings in the coming weeks to discuss additional money for the work. RTM Virtual Meetings | Greenwich, CT 3. June 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter GREENWICH The Great Danes and Gordon Setters of the area will have to wait for their walks. Candidates must live in the district they hope to represent. Virtual POCD Affordable Housing Subcommittee Rec. "Be assured of two things. Opponents of the grant on Tuesday questioned the motives of the CTCL and whether they could influence elections or pry voter data. Greenwich Representative Town Meeting Faq During discussion, there was a suggestion to return the item to the Legislative and Rules Committee, but Mr. Wells said that would be inappropriate. He has extensively covered local government, including the Board of Selectmen, Board of Estimate Taxation and Representative Town Meeting. RTM members who believe that the $2.1 million is insufficient could have voted no on the appropriation, but that would have denied the BOE even this small fraction of the total funds it desperately needs to start repairs. Columnist Susan Campbell reflects on how the Titan story continues the shallow media fascination with documenting the deaths of the privileged. Dadakis, a longtime friend of Budkins, said Budkins was beloved for in a job he said managed the lifes blood of Greenwich. Assistant Town Attorney Aamina Ahmad said the town legal dept determine the motion to amend a proposed ordinance to direct 50% of fire dept fees to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund was not in legal order. Monday nights meeting was Budkins last as town clerk. In a second voice vote the item was postponed indefinitely. Baird said the Town needs to figure out a way to create email addresses in a seamless way. "Tom has some strong opinions. A 7-6 strict party line vote by Republicans is preventing thousands of town residents from being able to send their children to safe schools with modern facilities like a science classroom or space for a pre-K, or residents of Northwest Greenwich from being able to have fire emergency response times of less than 10 minutes, or the facility at Holly Hill to be able to implement its Master Plan to alleviate the hazardous and chaotic traffic patterns at the site, to name a few. In 2020, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg donated $350 million to CTCL. Byrne has been a member of the RTM in District 6 since 1988, and has been the moderator of the town body since 1996, the longest tenure of any moderator in Greenwich history. State Sen. Ryan Fazio, at left, presents a citation from the state honoring then outgoing RTM Moderator Tom Byrne, seated on right with his family. Attending meetings virtually can also lead to distractions, taking members full attention away from the meeting. The RTM on Tuesday night even voted for an amendment with 183 in favor, 24 opposed and four abstentions so that it, too, will have to grant approval on any allocation of money related to the grant. News Greenwich RTM members honor 3 outgoing notables: 'end of an era' Ken Borsuk Dec. 14, 2021 6 GREENWICH When Representative Town Meeting member Ed Dadakis called Monday night's meeting. I think showing up is part of the job. A former member of the RTM, Mason said that they all owed Byrne our sincerest gratitude and thanked Byrnes family, several members of whom were in attendance, for sharing him with the town. Columnist Susan Campbell reflects on how the Titan story continues the shallow media fascination with documenting the deaths of the privileged. Leave the other spaces blank. This field is not part of the form submission. 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Richard Neuman, chair of Town Services Committee, said the actual cost to the town are much higher because they include time costs of the help desk. When Carmen called me this fall to tell me she had decided to retire, I was both sad and happy, Dadakis said. He said that Greenwich does not underfund its registrars, so rejecting the grant money would have no effect on them. Byrne will continue as moderator until a new one is elected in the coming weeks. Mandating emails, and then putting the onus back on individual volunteers pretty much guarantees non compliance, she said. There may need to be a re-vote, there might need to be a special meeting for that purpose. Feb. 21, 2023 Comments 3 GREENWICH The Representative Town Meeting's new electronic voting system worked as expected in its first two outings, but a small group of members continues to. As a member of the RTM, you will have a voice in forming the future of Greenwich. Greenwich RTM member to be inducted into regional tennis hall of fame The BET is a 12 member body, with six Republicans and six Democrats who are nominated by their respective parties, and approved by popular vote. Jennie Baird from District 5 said she supported the concept of standardized email addresses for RTM members. Results are shown for all to see a few seconds after the voting window closes. THIS FORM IS FOR RTM MATTERS ONLY. "It is indeed the end of an era for the RTM, worthy of a celebration of gratitude," said RTM member from District 1 Ed Dadakis. Greenwich will always remember your steady hand and contribution to our local democratic process, Fazio said. * The board voted to create a re-education program on the existing noise ordinance, as well as a registration system for landscapers with decals for their vehicles. A file photo of the Representative Town Meeting's virtual broadcast on Dec. 13, 2021. We meet 8 times a year. Arline Lomazzo speaks during the Representative Town Meeting at Central Middle School in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, April 13, 2015. 2 years. Read other articles categorized: Featured News, Digital development by Jacket Industries, LLC, GREENWICH REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING FAQ. RTM Members | Greenwich, CT No speeches are required. Greenwich RTM Honors Stalwarts Of Town Government THIS FORM IS TO CONTACT ALL 230 RTM MEMBERS. Andy grew up in California and started his journalism career in Arizona before moving to Connecticut. The era of good feelings may not last through the next budget cycle as factions will have their say. In the case of a tie vote affecting the election of RTM members, In April 2022, NBC News reported that CTCL said it would not disburse similar donations in the next round of aid for elections. RTM delegates run on a non-partisan basis, serve without compensation, and are elected for a two-year term. And with that in mind, Byrne took to the podium and jokingly declared, Alexis Voulgaris is dead.. Instead they communicate in an official capacity using their personal email. GREENWICH When Greenwichs Representative Town Meeting was established decades ago, its original members probably did not envision their successors casting votes from Florida over the internet. Levy, a Greenwich resident, is a recent Trump-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate and a Republican National Committee member. Greenwich's RTM. He will still serve as an RTM member. Meridia has been at the center of recent RTM controversy, with a small number of members claiming the voting system tallies votes inaccurately. The RTM voted to postpone the item related to the grant to March until there was clarification. The era of good feelings may not last through the next budget cycle as factions will have their say. Outside of work he enjoys basketball, photography and video games. Higbie. Before the meeting ended and after about two hours of strong debate, the RTM narrowly approved the acceptance of a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence, an offshoot of the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) "for the purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration infrastructure," by a vote of 104 in favor, 101 opposed and five abstentions. ", The town received a $500,000 grant from the Alliance "to be used exclusively for the public purpose of planning and operationalizing safe and secure election administration infrastructure in the Town of Greenwich.". GREENWICH, CT A plan that supporters said would bolster the town's lacking Affordable Housing Trust Fund was defeated by the Representative Town Meeting on Monday night by a vote of 75 in. It has the authority to: Approve all expenditures by the town over $5,000 Approve, reduce, and eliminate appropriations She also noted that voting equipment is also determined by the Secretary of State. Comments Former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie chats at his home in 2019. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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We in effect have spending veto power over each other.". "Every elected official should have a town email address," said Karen Giannuzzi last September. I do worry that it would potentially disenfranchise a lot of younger participants in our community that have small kids, families or even aging parents, whatever it is that they can't participate in person.". Michael Spilo, Chair of the RTM's Public Works Committee, thanked Lomazzo for her service. Don't be content with the status quo.". The Chair of the RTM legislative and rules committee, Doug Wells, said his committee had had concerns that if RTM members used their private email for town business, anyone could use the Freedom of Information Act to access their personal email. "I find it less than responsible not to make the effort to be there, he said.