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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 25, 2013 through November 29, 2013 at the specific dates and times listed below.  Each meeting will be held in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, First Floor, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut, for the purpose of conducting a hearing concerning the contested case designated by the corresponding docket number listed below.  For further information concerning these hearings, please contact the Commission’s administrative office at 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106:  telephone (860) 566-5682.
Date____________ Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 25, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-105 Adam Osmond v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; Director, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services; and State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
 November 26, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-247 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Michael E. Handler, Director of Administration, Office of Administration, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-248 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Emmet Hibson, Director, Human Resources Division, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-249 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Michael Scacco, Fleet Manager, Fleet Maintenance, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
 2:00 PM FIC 2013-223 Gale Courey Toensing v. Chairman, All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1; and All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1
 November 27, 2013  10:00 AM FIC 2013-300 Paul Bochicchio and Eveready Transportation v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation; and State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation
 November 28, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 November 29, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
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Date____________ Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 25, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-105 Adam Osmond v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; Director, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services; and State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 25, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-105;
Adam Osmond v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; Director, State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services; and State of Connecticut, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Adam Osmond appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Patrick B. Kwanashie appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:03 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:22 PM.
Dated:  November 25, 2013
Date____________ Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 26, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-247 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Michael E. Handler, Director of Administration, Office of Administration, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-248 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Emmet Hibson, Director, Human Resources Division, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-249 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Michael Scacco, Fleet Manager, Fleet Maintenance, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 26, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-247;
Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Michael E. Handler, Director of Administration, Office of Administration, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Docket #FIC 2013-248;
Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Emmet Hibson, Director, Human Resources Division, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Docket #FIC 2013-249;
Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; Michael Scacco, Fleet Manager, Fleet Maintenance, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Joseph Sargent appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Chris Dellaselva appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:52 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:20 PM.
Dated:  November 27, 2013
 November 26, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2013-223 Gale Courey Toensing v. Chairman, All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1; and All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 26, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-223;
Gale Courey Toensing v. Chairman, All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1; and All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1
Gale Courey Toensing appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Gary Brochu appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:25 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:15 PM.
Dated:  November 27, 2013
Date____________ Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 27, 2013  10:00 AM FIC 2013-300 Paul Bochicchio and Eveready Transportation v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation; and State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 27,2013 at 10:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-300;
Paul Bochicchio and Eveready Transportation v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation; and State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation