Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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      The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of May 15, 2017 through May 19, 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
May 15, 2017  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0784 Ralph Mcllelan v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0885 Douglas Steeves v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton.
   11:00 AM FIC 2016-0888 Raymond Reynolds v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0152 Christine Campbell v. Chairman, Board of Education, Town of Thompson; and Board of Education, Town of Thompson
     2:30 PM FIC 2017-0156 Vinny Vella and the Hartford Courant v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
  May 16, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0679 Curtis Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0648 Eric Handel v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles; and State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles
    2:30 PM FIC 2017-0115 Frank Freeman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
  May 17, 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
   11:00 AM FIC 2017-0153 Joe Wojtas and the Day of New London v. First Selectman, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
   1:00 PM FIC 2017-0163 John Bachand v. Superintendent of Schools, Newington Public Schools; and Newington Public Schools
   2:30 PM FIC 2017-0031 Donald Meehan v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
May 18, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0036 Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools
 2:30 PM FIC 2017-0068 Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools
May 19, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0630 Tyrone Rosa v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
    11:00 AM FIC 2017-0166 George Rostkowski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
     1:00 PM FIC 2017-0168 Ashlie Dranginis v. Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools; and Stamford Public Schools
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 15, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0784 Ralph Mcllelan 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 May 15, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0784;

Ralph Mcllelan v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 15, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0885 Douglas Steeves v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0885;

Douglas Steeves v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton

Raymond Reynolds appeared on his own behalf.    Douglas Steeves appeared on his own behalf.  Attorney Ramon Sous appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:38 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:01 PM

Dated:  May 19, 2017
May 15, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0888 Raymond Reynolds v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0888;

Raymond Reynolds v. Chief, Police Department, City of Shelton; Police Department, City of Shelton; and City of Shelton

            Raymond Reynolds appeared on his own behalf.    Douglas Steeves appeared on his own behalf.  Attorney Ramon Sous appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:38 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:01 PM

Dated:  May 19, 2017
May 15, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0152 Christine Campbell v. Chairman, Board of Education, Town of Thompson; and Board of Education, Town of Thompson

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0152;

Christine Campbell v. Chairman, Board of Education, Town of Thompson; and Board of Education, Town of Thompson

 
May 15, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0156 Vinny Vella and the Hartford Courant v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut

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

Docket #FIC 2017-0156;

Vinny Vella and the Hartford Courant v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut

Matthew Kauffman appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Nicole Gelston appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney Michael Walsh appeared as intervenor.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:32 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:18 PM.

Dated:  May 19, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
  May 16, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0679 Curtis Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0679;

Curtis Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven

Curtis Bowman appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the City of New Haven 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 9:45 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:22 AM.

Dated:  May 19, 2017

 
  May 16, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0648 Eric Handel v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles; and State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0648;

Eric Handel v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles; and State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles

Eric Handel appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Michaela J. Rosenberger 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 Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:53 AM.

Dated:  May 19, 2017
May 16, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0115 Frank Freeman 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 May 16, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0115;

Frank Freeman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 17, 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

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

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

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 9:46 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:47 AM.

Dated:  May 22, 2017

 
May 17, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0153 Joe Wojtas and the Day of New London v. First Selectman, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington

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

Docket #FIC 2017-0153;

Joe Wojtas and the Day of New London v. First Selectman, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington

Joe Wojtas appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Brian K. Estep 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 12:01 PM.

Dated:  May 19, 2017

 
May 17, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0163 John Bachand v. Superintendent of Schools, Newington Public Schools; and Newington Public Schools

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

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0163;

John Bachand v. Superintendent of Schools, Newington Public Schools; and Newington Public Schools

 
May 17, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0031 Donald Meehan v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 17, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0031;

Donald Meehan v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 18, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0036 Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools

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

Docket #FIC 2017-0036;

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

Jay Hardison appeared on his own behalf.   Attorrney Richard Mills appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Brian Zuro appeared on behalf of the intervenor.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:32 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 4:15 PM

Dated:  May 22, 2017
May 18, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0068 Jay Hardison v. Superintendent of Schools, Darien Public Schools; and Darien Public Schools

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

Docket #FIC 2017-0068;

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

Jay Hardison appeared on his own behalf.   Attorrney Richard Mills appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Brian Zuro appeared on behalf of the intervenor.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:32 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 4:15 PM

Dated:  May 22, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 19, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0630 Tyrone Rosa v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 19, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0630;

Tyrone Rosa v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 19, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0166 George Rostkowski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0166;

George Rostkowski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

 
May 19, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0168 Ashlie Dranginis v. Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools; and Stamford Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0168;

Ashlie Dranginis v. Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools; and Stamford Public Schools
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