Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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  The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 13, 2017 through February 17, 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.
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 13, 2017 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 February 14, 2017  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0821 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0791 Dan Barrett and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
FIC 2016-0840 Dan Barrett and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut v. Town Attorney, Town of Enfield; Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
 February 15, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0738 Alex Wood, Doreen Guarino, Will Healey and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
FIC 2016-0863 Alexander Wood, Will Healey, Doreen Guarino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0739 Carolyn Sires v. Director, Housing Authority, Town of Branford; and Housing Authority, Town of Branford
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0720 Dontrell Brown v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0814 Claire Bessette and the New London Day v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative; and Board of Directors, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative
February 16, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0845 Kathleen Barach v. President, Board of Directors, Lake Bungee Tax District; and Board of Directors, Lake Bungee Tax District
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0715 Joseph Zawawi and the Connecticut Education Association v. Elaine Stancliffe, Executive Director, Odyssey Charter School; and Odyssey Charter School
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0809 Mark Dumas v. Beth Daponte, Chairman, Town Council, Town of Stratford; Town Council, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0806 Robert Howell v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
February 17, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0820 Michael Aronow v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of  Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0836 Ed Schwing v. First Selectman, Town of Haddam; and Town of Haddam
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0837 Claire Howard v. Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools; and Norwalk Public Schools
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 14, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0821 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 14, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0821;

James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

 
 February 14, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0791 Dan Barrett and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 14, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0791;

Dan Barrett and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

 
 February 14, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0840 Dan Barrett and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut v. Town Attorney, Town of Enfield; Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 14, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0840;

Dan Barrett and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut v. Town Attorney, Town of Enfield; Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

 
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 15, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0738 Alex Wood, Doreen Guarino, Will Healey and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on February 15, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0738;

Alex Wood, Doreen Guarino, Will Healey and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

Docket #FIC 2016-0863;

Alexander Wood, Will Healey, Doreen Guarino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

Alex Wood appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Maria Elsden appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:58 AM

Dated:  February 17, 2017
 February 15, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0863 Alexander Wood, Will Healey, Doreen Guarino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on February 15, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0738;

Alex Wood, Doreen Guarino, Will Healey and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

Docket #FIC 2016-0863;

Alexander Wood, Will Healey, Doreen Guarino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Town Manager, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

Alex Wood appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Maria Elsden appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:58 AM

Dated:  February 17, 2017
 February 15, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0739 Carolyn Sires v. Director, Housing Authority, Town of Branford; and Housing Authority, Town of Branford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0739;

Carolyn Sires v. Director, Housing Authority, Town of Branford; and Housing Authority, Town of Branford

 
 February 15, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0720 Dontrell Brown v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 15, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0720;

Dontrell Brown v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

Joseph Sastre appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Tamara J. Titre appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:04 PM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:25 PM.

Dated:  February 17, 2017
 February 15, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0814 Claire Bessette and the New London Day v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative; and Board of Directors, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 15, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0814;

Claire Bessette and the New London Day v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative; and Board of Directors, Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative

Claire Bessette appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Robin Kipris appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:30 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:55 PM.

Dated:  February 17, 2017
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 16, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0845 Kathleen Barach v. President, Board of Directors, Lake Bungee Tax District; and Board of Directors, Lake Bungee Tax District

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 16, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0845;

Kathleen Barach v. President, Board of Directors, Lake Bungee Tax District; and Board of Directors, Lake Bungee Tax District
 February 16, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0715 Joseph Zawawi and the Connecticut Education Association v. Elaine Stancliffe, Executive Director, Odyssey Charter School; and Odyssey Charter School

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 16, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0715;

Joseph Zawawi and the Connecticut Education Association v. Elaine Stancliffe, Executive Director, Odyssey Charter School; and Odyssey Charter School

Attorney Adrienne DeLucca appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Christine Chinni failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:22 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:41 AM.

Dated:  February 17, 2017
 February 16, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0809 Mark Dumas v. Beth Daponte, Chairman, Town Council, Town of Stratford; Town Council, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 16, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0809;

Mark Dumas v. Beth Daponte, Chairman, Town Council, Town of Stratford; Town Council, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Brian LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:04 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:44 PM.

Dated:  February 17, 2017

 
 February 16, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0806 Robert Howell v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 16, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0806;

Robert Howell v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor


Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 17, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0820 Michael Aronow v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of  Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 17, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0820;

Michael Aronow v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of  Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

Michael Aronow appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Blumenthal appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:48 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:55 AM.

Dated:  February 22, 2017
 February 17, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0836 Ed Schwing v. First Selectman, Town of Haddam; and Town of Haddam

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 17, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0836;

Ed Schwing v. First Selectman, Town of Haddam; and Town of Haddam

Ed Schwing appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Brian C. Hoeing appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:04 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:26 PM.

Dated:  February 22, 2017

 
 February 17, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0837 Claire Howard v. Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools; and Norwalk Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0837;

Claire Howard v. Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools; and Norwalk Public Schools