Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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      The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 2, 2017 through October 6, 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
 October 2,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0414 Ethan Fry and Valley Independent Sentinel v. Chairman, Police Commission, City of Derby; Police Commission, City of Derby; and City of Derby
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0413 Patricia Kane v. Leroy Williams, Chairman, Community and Police Task Force, City of New Haven; Community and Police Task Force, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 2:30 PM FIC 2017-0410 Stacy Morgan v. Superintendent of Schools, Litchfield Public Schools; and Litchfield Public Schools
 October 3,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0173 Ian Cooke v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Forensic Science Division; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Forensic Science Division; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2017-0411 Kurt Moffatt and the Waterbury Republic American v. Chairman, Ethics Commission, Town of Winsted; Ethics Commission, Town of Winsted; and Town of Winsted
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0386 Caryn Dickau v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
     2:30 PM FIC 2017-0415 Leigh Tauss and Record Journal v. Director of Human Resources, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
  October 4,2017   9:30 AM FIC 2017-0146 Victor Velasco v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
   11:00 AM FIC 2017-0421 Fatos Koleci v. Executive Director, Livable City Initiative, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
   1:00 PM FIC 2017-0423 Lorraine Tirella v. Arnold Jensen, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford
   2:30 PM FIC 2017-0395 David Collins and the Associated Press v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 October 5,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0240 Dale Kukucka v. Susan O. Storey, Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
   11:00 AM FIC 2017-0420 Barbara Steneck v. Superintendent of Schools, Oxford Public Schools; and Oxford Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0419 Charles Talmadge v. David Mills, Chairman, Real Estate Committee, Bristol City Council; Real Estate Committee, Bristol City Council; and City of Bristol
 2:30 PM FIC 2017-0436 Lauren Sievert, Mike Savino and Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
  October 6,2017   
No Special Meetings Scheduled
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 2,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0414 Ethan Fry and Valley Independent Sentinel v. Chairman, Police Commission, City of Derby; Police Commission, City of Derby; and City of Derby

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0414;

Ethan Fry and Valley Independent Sentinel v. Chairman, Police Commission, City of Derby; Police Commission, City of Derby; and City of Derby

 
October 2,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0413 Patricia Kane v. Leroy Williams, Chairman, Community and Police Task Force, City of New Haven; Community and Police Task Force, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

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

Docket #FIC 2017-0413;

Patricia Kane v. Leroy Williams, Chairman, Community and Police Task Force, City of New Haven; Community and Police Task Force, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

Patricia Kane appeared on her own behalf.  Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:07 PM with Attorney Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:22 PM.

Dated:  October 4, 2017

 
 October 2,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0410 Stacy Morgan v. Superintendent of Schools, Litchfield Public Schools; and Litchfield Public Schools

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

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0410;

Stacy Morgan v. Superintendent of Schools, Litchfield Public Schools; and Litchfield Public Schools

 
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
  October 3,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0173 Ian Cooke v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Forensic Science Division; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Forensic Science Division; 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 October 3, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0173;

Ian Cooke v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Forensic Science Division; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Forensic Science Division; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Ian Cooke appeared via speakerphone on his own behalf.  Assistant Attorney General Terrence O'Neill appeared on behalf of the respondents.    No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:34 AM with Attorney Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:44 AM.

Dated:  October 5, 2017

 
  October 3,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0411 Kurt Moffatt and the Waterbury Republic American v. Chairman, Ethics Commission, Town of Winsted; Ethics Commission, Town of Winsted; and Town of Winsted

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0411;

Kurt Moffatt and the Waterbury Republic American v. Chairman, Ethics Commission, Town of Winsted; Ethics Commission, Town of Winsted; and Town of Winsted
October 3,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0386 Caryn Dickau 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 October 3, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0386;

Caryn Dickau v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

Caryn Dickau appeared on her 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 1:00 PM with Attorney Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:40 PM.

Dated:  October 5, 2017

 
October 3,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0415 Leigh Tauss and Record Journal v. Director of Human Resources, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 3, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0415;

Leigh Tauss and Record Journal v. Director of Human Resources, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

Leigh Tauss appeared on her own behalf.  Attorney John Gorman appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Deborah Moore appeared on behalf of the intervenor.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:45 PM with Attorney Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:40 PM.

Dated:  October 5, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 4,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0146 Victor Velasco 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 October 4, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0146;

Victor Velasco v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
October 4,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0421 Fatos Koleci v. Executive Director, Livable City Initiative, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0421;

Fatos Koleci v. Executive Director, Livable City Initiative, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 
October 4,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0423 Lorraine Tirella v. Arnold Jensen, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 4, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0423;

Lorraine Tirella v. Arnold Jensen, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

Lorraine Tirella appeared on her own behalf.  Attorney Kevin Condon appeared on his own behalf.  
No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 10:01 AM with Attorney Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:24 AM.

Dated:  October 10, 2017
October 4,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0395 David Collins and the Associated Press v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 4, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0395;

David Collins and the Associated Press v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 5,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0240 Dale Kukucka v. Susan O. Storey, Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 5, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0240;

Dale Kukucka v. Susan O. Storey, Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
October 5,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0420 Barbara Steneck v. Superintendent of Schools, Oxford Public Schools; and Oxford Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0420;

Barbara Steneck v. Superintendent of Schools, Oxford Public Schools; and Oxford Public Schools

 
October 5,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0419 Charles Talmadge v. David Mills, Chairman, Real Estate Committee, Bristol City Council; Real Estate Committee, Bristol City Council; and City of Bristol

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 5, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0419;

Charles Talmadge v. David Mills, Chairman, Real Estate Committee, Bristol City Council; Real Estate Committee, Bristol City Council; and City of Bristol

Charles Talmadge appeared on his own behalf.  Attorney John King appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:34 PM with Attorney Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:55 PM.

Dated:  October 10, 2017

 
October 5,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0436 Lauren Sievert, Mike Savino and Record Journal 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 October 5, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0436;

Lauren Sievert, Mike Savino and Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
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