Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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Hearing 2017/03/13

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of March 13, 2017 through March 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.

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 13, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0607 Albert Anderson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0882 Susanne Tufano v. Principal, Turkey Hill School, Orange Public Schools; and Orange Public Schools
March 14, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0670 David Taylor v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM 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
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0765 Joanna James and the Connecticut State Employees Association v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services
March 15, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0821 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0887 Brigitte Ruthman and the Waterbury Republican American v. Sergeant Jeff Norkus, 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
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0856 President, Woodbridge Lake Sewer District and Woodbridge Lake Sewer District v. President, Torrington Water Company; and Torrington Water Company
March 16, 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 2016-0604 Eric Cotton and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
FIC 2016-0824 Marisa Bellair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0885 Douglas Steeves v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton
FIC 2016-0888 Raymond Reynolds v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0011 Christopher Shuckra v. James Wardwell, Chief, Police Department, City of New Britain; Police Department, City of New Britain; and City of New Britain
March 17, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0577 Mark Harvin v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0884 Raymond Reynolds v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 13, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0607 Albert Anderson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; 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 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0607;

Albert Anderson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
March 13, 2017 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0882 Susanne Tufano v. Principal, Turkey Hill School, Orange Public Schools; and Orange Public Schools

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 13, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0882;

Susanne Tufano v. Principal, Turkey Hill School, Orange Public Schools; and Orange Public Schools

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 14, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0670 David Taylor v. 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 14, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0670;

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

March 14, 2017 11:00 AM 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

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

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
March 14, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0765 Joanna James and the Connecticut State Employees Association v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 14, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0765;

Joanna James and the Connecticut State Employees Association v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 15, 2017 11:00 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 March 15, 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
March 15, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0887 Brigitte Ruthman and the Waterbury Republican American v. Sergeant Jeff Norkus, 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

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0887;

Brigitte Ruthman and the Waterbury Republican American v. Sergeant Jeff Norkus, 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
March 15, 2017 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0856 President, Woodbridge Lake Sewer District and Woodbridge Lake Sewer District v. President, Torrington Water Company; and Torrington Water Company

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0856;

President, Woodridge Lake Sewer District and Woodridge Lake Sewer District v. President, Torrington Water Company; and Torrington Water Company

Attorney Henry Zaccardi appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Frederic Klein appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:45 PM, with Commissioner Matthew Streeter presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 4:10 PM.

Dated: March 16, 2017

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 16, 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
March 16, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0604 Eric Cotton and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
March 16, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0824 Marisa Bellair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
March 16, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0885 Douglas Steeves v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton
March 16, 2017 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0888 Raymond Reynolds v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton
March 16, 2017 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0011 Christopher Shuckra v. James Wardwell, Chief, Police Department, City of New Britain; Police Department, City of New Britain; and City of New Britain

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
March 17, 2017 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0577 Mark Harvin v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; 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 17, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0577;

Mark Harvin v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
March 17, 2017 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0884 Raymond Reynolds v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0884;

Raymond Reynolds v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

Raymond Reynolds appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Thomas DeMatteo appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:00 AM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Dated: March 21, 2017

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