Connecticut State Division of Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice Commission

Minutes of the Meeting of June 24, 2021

The Honorable Andrew J. McDonald, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. In accordance with Executive Orders issued because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was conducted by electronic conference (ZOOM software).

In addition to Justice McDonald and the public, participating in the meeting were: Attorneys Robert Berke, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Scott Murphy and Moy Ogilvie and Chief State’s Attorney Richard J. Colangelo, Jr.

Attorney Murphy moved to accept the minutes of the May 13, 2021 regular meeting and the June 10, 2021 special meeting. Attorney Ogilvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Chief State’s Attorney Colangelo moved to enter into executive session to interview candidates for positions of Deputy Assistant State’s Attorneys in the Judicial District of Tolland and Civil Litigation Bureau in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. Attorney Ogilvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The executive session began at 9:15 a.m. Also present were Deputy Chief State’s Attorney of Operations Kevin D. Lawlor, Tolland State’s Attorney Matthew C. Gedansky, Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Amy L. Bepko-Mazzocchi and Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Janice duFrend.

The executive session ended at 1:50 p.m. Justice McDonald announced that no motions were made or votes taken during the executive session. Attorney Murphy moved to appoint Jonathan M. Shaw as Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney in the Judicial District of Tolland. Attorney Ogilvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Attorney Murphy moved to appoint Ashely A. Sgro as Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney in the Judicial District of Tolland. Chief State’s Attorney Colangelo seconded the motion and it passed 4-2, with Attorneys Berke and Betts in opposition.

In regard to the three Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney positions in the Civil Litigation Bureau in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney, Attorney Murphy moved to appoint Donna M. Fusco, Laura Hawk-Allen and Erin Stack. Attorney Ogilvie seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

There being no further business, Attorney Murphy moved to adjourn. Attorney Betts seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m.