Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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TO: Freedom of Information Commission
FROM: Thomas A. Hennick
RE: Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of May 9, 2012


     A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on May 9, 2012, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:23 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
            
     Commissioner Norma E. Riess, presiding
     Commissioner Sherman D. London
     Commissioner Owen P. Eagan
     Commissioner Amy J. LiVolsi
     Commissioner Jay Shaw (participated via speakerphone)
     Commissioner Sean K. McElligott
     Commissioner Matthew Streeter                                  
                                                                                        
     Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Mary E. Schwind, Victor R. Perpetua, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Tracie C. Brown, Kathleen K. Ross, Lisa F. Siegel, Valicia D. Harmon, Cindy Cannata and Thomas A. Hennick.
                    
     Those in attendance were informed that the Commission does not ordinarily
record the remarks made at its meetings, but will do so on request.
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of April 25, 2012.
Ricardo Ocasio v. Warden,  State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
    
     Ricardo Ocasio participated via speakerphone. Attorney Nancy Canney appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Jason Day v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Stephen Crawford v. State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, Willard/Cybulski Correctional Institution; and State of Connecticut, Department of  Correction
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Ronald Goodmaster and the Seymour Police Union Local #564, Council 15, AFSCME, AFL-CIO v. Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Seymour
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Lee B. Smith v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; and Police Department, City of Middletown
    
     Lee B. Smith appeared on his own behalf. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Robert Cushman v. Chief, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut, Public Safety Division, University of Connecticut Police Department; and State of Connecticut, Public Safety Division, University of Connecticut Police Department
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Salvatore Gabriele v. Michael Larobina, Director of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Joseph Sargent v. Michael Larobina, Director, Office of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford; and Office of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
  
Joseph Sargent v. Director of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Joseph Sargent v. Michael Larobina, Director, Office of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford; and Office of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
 Docket #FIC 2011-409
Herbert Mitchell v. Human Services Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans' Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans' Affairs
    
     Herbert Mitchell appeared on his own behalf. The Commissioners unanimously voted to table the matter. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Steven Edelman v. Neal Beets, Town Manager, Town of Windham; Town Clerk, Town of Windham; and Town of Windham
    
     The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
     Victor R. Perpetua reported on the appellate court decision in Thomas Germain v. Town of Manchester et al., released May 1, 2012. 
     Colleen M. Murphy informed commissioners that there would be a special meeting of the commission on Wednesday May 30, 2012.                  
     Colleen M. Murphy reported on legislation currently being considered by the General Assembly. 
     The meeting was adjourned at 2:57 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick

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