Press Statement - 2/23/10

Below is a copy of the statement issued to the Press regarding the RTM vote on our proposed resolution which during a narrow 22-23-1 vote didn't pass.

For a detailed timeline of the resolution process visit http://bit.ly/9x8ta4


Response to RTM vote - Item #6 2/22/10

Although the RTM chose monthly updates from the First Selectman versus forming a committee, our overall goal of promoting transparency and open government unanimously prevailed across party lines. We look forward to receiving monthly updates and will continue to evaluate the best method to receive information as the project moves forward. As members of the RTM, we will continue our outreach efforts to address the concerns and find the answers to our constituents’ questions.

David Becker & Kathryn Braun

Proposed Metro Center Sub-committee - Condensed Blog Entry

UPDATED FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AT 6:30PM EST.

Below is a summary containing the resolution, most recent draft resolution based on feedback received, and several articles that have been written. For supporting documentation (copies of the agreement, related documents, the legal opinion, previous meeting minutes, etc.) please send me an email and I will send you any related PDF files that I have.

1) This is an updated version of the resolution based on feedback received.

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The Resolution appearing as Item #6 on the RTM Agenda for February 22, 2010, shall be amended to read as follows:

Resolved that the RTM establish a RTM Special Committee pursuant to Rule 12 of the RTM Rules to Regulate, to be called the Metro Center Tripartite Agreement Review Special Committee, the purpose of which will be to review and assess status and possible modification of the three party agreement by and between the State of Connecticut, Town of Fairfield and Blackrock Realty that was approved by the RTM on February 25, 2003 and related updates or modifications that may be proposed by the parties thereto, and to make further report such information and recommendations to the RTM.

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2) This is the original wording we put forward.

Resolved that the RTM establish a RTM Special Committee pursuant to Rule 12 of the RTM Rules to Regulate, to be called the Metro Center Tripartite Agreement Review Special Committee, the purpose of which will be to review and assess status and possible modification of the three party agreement by and between the State of Connecticut, Town of Fairfield and Blackrock Realty that was approved by the RTM on February 25, 2003 and to make further report and recommendations to the RTM.

Sponsor: Kathryn L. Braun, R-8

Seconded: David M. Becker, R-1

3) Fairfield Citizen Article from February 12th

http://bit.ly/aOmSwJ

4) Connecticut Post Article from February 21st

http://bit.ly/9cqwIO

5) It was close but the resolution didn't pass. Votes were 22-23-0

6) Press Release issued by Reps. Becker (R-1) and Braun (R-8)

Response to RTM vote - Item #6 2/22/10

Although the RTM chose monthly updates from the First Selectman versus forming a committee, our overall goal of promoting transparency and open government unanimously prevailed across party lines. We look forward to receiving monthly updates and will continue to evaluate the best method to receive information as the project moves forward. As members of the RTM, we will continue our outreach efforts to address the concerns and find the answers to our constituents' questions.

David Becker & Kathryn Braun

7) Fairfield Sun Article from Feb 23rd - http://bit.ly/a2qZpe

8) CT Post Article from Feb 23rd - http://bit.ly/bAz9LR

9) Fairfield Citizen Article from Feb 24th - http://bit.ly/a0wZ5E

Fairfield Metro Center Subcommittee Resolution

FOR CURRENT INFORMATION...
PLEASE REFER TO THE CONDENSED BLOG ENTRY FOR THE RESOLUTION

http://davidmbecker.blogspot.com/2010/02/proposed-metro-center-sub-committee.html


Original Post:

Resolution text as initially proposed and filed with the Town Clerk on Feb 2nd, 2010.

Resolved that the RTM establish a RTM Special Committee pursuant to Rule 12 of the RTM Rules to Regulate, to be called the Metro Center Tripartite Agreement Review Special Committee, the purpose of which will be to review and assess status and possible modification of the three party agreement by and between the State of Connecticut, Town of Fairfield and Blackrock Realty that was approved by the RTM on February 25, 2003 and to make further report and recommendations to the RTM.

Sponsor: Kathryn L. Braun, R-8

Seconded: David M. Becker, R-1

Update:

Fairfield Citizen article: http://bit.ly/aOmSwJ