Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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  The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 27, 2017 through March 3, 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 27, 2017  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0573 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0850 Cody DallaValle v. Executive Director, Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, Charter Oak State College; and Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, Charter Oak State College
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0861 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Greenwich; Police Department, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
February 28, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0556 Andres Sosa v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0719 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0865 Charles Graeber and Ross Tuttle v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief State's Attorney
March 1, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0284 Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0860 Quentin Kessel v. Catherine Smith, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0828 Richard Groski v. Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield; and Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield
   FIC 2016-0889 Richard Groski v. Chairman, Brookfield Housing Authority; and Brookfield Housing Authority
March 2, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0548 Maurice Kirk Carr, Jr. v. First Selectman, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0853 Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0854 Michele McEwen v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association; and Oxford Ambulance Association
 March 3, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0612 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0848 Greg Mullen v. Facilities Committee, Board of Education, New Milford Public Schools; and Board of Education, New Milford Public Schools
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 27, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0573 David Osuch 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 27, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0573;

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

David Osuch failed to appear.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:35 AM.

Dated:  March 2, 2017
 February 27, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0850 Cody DallaValle v. Executive Director, Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, Charter Oak State College; and Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, Charter Oak State College

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 27, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0850;

Cody DallaValle v. Executive Director, Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, Charter Oak State College; and Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium, Charter Oak State College

Cody DallaValle failed to appear.   Assistant Attorney General Mary Lenehan 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 1:25 PM.

Dated:  March 2, 2017
 February 27, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0861 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Greenwich; Police Department, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 27, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0861;

Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Greenwich; Police Department, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
February 28, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0556 Andres Sosa 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 28, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0556;

Andres Sosa v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Andres Sosa appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:33 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:50 AM.

Dated:  March 2, 2017
 February 28, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0719 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0719;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 
 February 28, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0865 Charles Graeber and Ross Tuttle v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief State's Attorney

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0865;

Charles Graeber and Ross Tuttle v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief State's Attorney

 
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 1, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0284 Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties. 

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0284;

Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 March 1, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0860 Quentin Kessel v. Catherine Smith, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0860;

Quentin Kessel v. Catherine Smith, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development

 
 March 1, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0828 Richard Groski v. Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield; and Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield

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

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0828;

Richard Groski v. Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield; and Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield

Docket #FIC 2016-0889;

Groski v. Chairman, Brookfield Housing Authority; and Brookfield Housing Authority

       

Dated:  March 2, 2017

 March 1, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0889 Richard Groski v. Chairman, Brookfield Housing Authority; and Brookfield Housing Authority

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

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0828;

Richard Groski v. Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield; and Housing Authority, Town of Brookfield

Docket #FIC 2016-0889;

Groski v. Chairman, Brookfield Housing Authority; and Brookfield Housing Authority

       

Dated:  March 2, 2017


Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 2, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0548 Maurice Kirk Carr, Jr. v. First Selectman, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 2, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0548;

Maurice Kirk Carr, Jr. v. First Selectman, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton

Maurice Kirk Carr, Jr. appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney John S. Bennet appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:02 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:20 AM.

Dated:  March 3, 2017
 March 2, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0853 Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0853;

Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools

 
 March 2, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0854 Michele McEwen v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association; and Oxford Ambulance Association

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

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0854;

Michele McEwen v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Oxford Ambulance Association; and Oxford Ambulance Association
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 3, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0612 John Kaminski 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 March 3, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0612;

John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

John Kaminski appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:48 AM.

Dated:  March 7, 2017
 March 3, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0848 Greg Mullen v. Facilities Committee, Board of Education, New Milford Public Schools; and Board of Education, New Milford Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0848;

Greg Mullen v. Facilities Committee, Board of Education, New Milford Public Schools; and Board of Education, New Milford Public Schools
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