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Hearing20170206

Hearing 2017/02/06

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 6, 2017 through February 10, 2017 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.

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
February 6, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0579 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut Department of Correction
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0795 Alexander Wood and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0609 Russell Zimberlin v. Mayor, City of New Britian; and City of New Britain
February 7, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0553 Ian Wright v. Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0596 James Raynor v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0799 Tom Curran v. Office of the City Attorney, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0757 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
February 8, 2017 No Special Meetings Scheduled
February 9, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0552 David Osuch v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0466 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0688 Robert Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0678 Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
February 10, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0593 Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
February 6, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0579 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut Department of Correction

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 6, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0579;

David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut Department of Correction

February 6, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0795 Alexander Wood and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 6, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0795;

Alexander Wood and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Alexander Wood appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents. Jason Meacham appeared on behalf of the intervener. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:08 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 2:33 PM.

Dated: February 7, 2017

February 6, 2017 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0609 Russell Zimberlin v. Mayor, City of New Britian; and City of New Britain

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 6, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0609;

Russell Zimberlin v. Mayor, City of New Britian; and City of New Britain

Attorney Russel Zimberlin appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Joseph Skelly appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:36 PM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 3:15 PM.

Dated: February 7, 2017

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
February 7, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0553 Ian Wright v. Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 7, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0553;

Ian Wright v. Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 7, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0596 James Raynor v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 23, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0596;

James Raynor v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

Attorney Patrick White appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Cynthia Lauture 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 Victor R. Perpetua presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 11:05 AM.

Dated: February 8, 2017

February 7, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0799 Tom Curran v. Office of the City Attorney, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 7, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0799;

Tom Curran v. Office of the City Attorney, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

Tom Curran failed to appear. Attorney Tamara Titre appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:20 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 1:22 PM.

Dated: February 8, 2017

February 7, 2017 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0757 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 7, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0757;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
February 9, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0552 David Osuch v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 9, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0552;

David Osuch v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care

February 9, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0466 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0466;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police

February 9, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0688 Robert Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0688;

Robert Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

February 9, 2017 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0678 Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 9, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0678;

Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
February 10, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0593 Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0593;

Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford