Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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  The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 20, 2017 through February 24, 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 20, 2017  No Special Meetings Scheduled
February 21, 2017  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0819 Sarah Bollinger v. First Selectman, Town of Somers; and Town of Somers
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0839 J. Colin Heffernan v. First Selectman, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0807 Joanne Pelton v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association; and Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0824 Marissa Bellair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
February 22, 2017  No Special Meetings Scheduled
 February 23, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0517 Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0808 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Wolcott; Police Department, Town of Wolcott; and Town of Wolcott
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0817 Patricia Cofrancesco v. Mayor, City of Derby; and City of Derby
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0816 Bob Kulacz v. Chairman, Pension Board, Town of Shelton; Pension Board, Town of Shelton; and Town of Shelton
February 24, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0727 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School
   FIC 2016-0728 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School
   FIC 2016-0729 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0731 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School; and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School
   FIC 2016-0732 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School; and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School
    1:00 PM FIC 2016-0733 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School
   FIC 2016-0734 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy High School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy High School
FIC 2016-0735 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School
FIC 2016-0736 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Summit Middle School; and Achievement First Summit Middle School
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 21, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0819 Sarah Bollinger v. First Selectman, Town of Somers; and Town of Somers

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 21, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0819;

Sarah Bollinger v. First Selectman, Town of Somers; and Town of Somers

Sarah Bollinger appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Carl Landolina appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:31 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Dated:  February 22, 2017
February 21, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0839 J. Colin Heffernan v. First Selectman, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.           


Docket #FIC 2016-0839;

J. Colin Heffernan v. First Selectman, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford
February 21, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0807 Joanne Pelton v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association; and Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 21, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0807;

Joanne Pelton v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association; and Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association

 
February 21, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0824 Marissa Bellair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 21, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0824;

Marisa Bellair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 23, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0517 Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; City of Hartford; 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 23, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0517;

Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Tyronne Pierce appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Cynthia Lauture appeared on behalf of the City of Hartford respondents and Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the Department of Correction respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:35 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:15 AM.

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 23, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0808 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Wolcott; Police Department, Town of Wolcott; and Town of Wolcott

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 23, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0808;

James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Wolcott; Police Department, Town of Wolcott; and Town of Wolcott

February 23, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0817 Patricia Cofrancesco v. Mayor, City of Derby; and City of Derby

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0817;

Patricia Cofrancesco v. Mayor, City of Derby; Police Commission, City of Derby; and City of Derby

Attorney Patricia Cofrancesco appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Francis A. Teodosio appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:07 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:22 PM.

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 23, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0816 Bob Kulacz v. Chairman, Pension Board, Town of Shelton; Pension Board, Town of Shelton; and Town of Shelton

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0816;

Bob Kulacz v. Chairman, Pension Board, Town of Shelton; Pension Board, Town of Shelton; and Town of Shelton

Robert Kulacz appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Ramon S. Sous 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 Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:05 PM.

Dated:  February 27, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 24, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0727 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0727;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School

Dated:  February 27, 2017

 
February 24, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0728 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0728;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School

           

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 24, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0729 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0729;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School

           

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 24, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0731 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School; and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0731;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School; and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Elementary School

          

Dated:  February 27, 2017

 
February 24, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0732 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School; and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0732;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School; and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Middle School

          

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 24, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0733 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0733;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary School

 

Dated:  February 27, 2017

 
February 24, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0734 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy High School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy High School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0734;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy High School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy High School

 

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 24, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0735 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0735;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School; and Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle School

 

Dated:  February 27, 2017
February 24, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0736 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Summit Middle School; and Achievement First Summit Middle School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for February 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                   

Docket #FIC 2016-0736;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Achievement First Summit Middle School; and Achievement First Summitt Middle School

 

Dated:  February 27, 2017