Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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      The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 30, 2017 through November 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
 October 30,2017  9:30 AM  FIC 2017-0181 Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2017-0306 Ann Rubin v. First Selectman, Town of East Windsor; and Town of East Windsor
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0420 Barbara Steneck v. Superintendent of Schools, Oxford Public Schools; and Oxford Public Schools
     2:30 PM FIC 2017-0290 Robert Young v. First Selectman, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan
   FIC 2017-0313 Robert Young v. Chairman, Utility Commission, Town of New Canaan; Utility Commission, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan
 October 31,2017  11:00 AM 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
 11:00 AM FIC 2017-0490 Alexander Wood, Christopher Powell, Doreen Guarino, Matthew Knox and Journal Inquirer v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0513 Darnell Goldson v. President, Board of Education, City of New Haven; and Board of Education, City of New Haven
     2:30 PM FIC 2017-0507 Mark Steiner v. Claims Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Office of the Claims Commissioner; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Claims Commissioner
  November 1,2017   9:30 AM FIC 2017-0185 Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald D. Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
   11:00 AM FIC 2017-0504 Marc Pannone v. Chairman, Board of Ethics, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
   1:00 PM FIC 2017-0429 Jeane Simpson v. Chief, Police Department, City of West Haven; Police Department, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven
   2:30 PM FIC 2017-0031 Donald Meehan v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 November 2,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0351 Paul Girard v. Craig Washington, FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0465 Tom Curran v. First Selectman, Town of Ridgefield; and Town of Ridgefield
 2:30 PM FIC 2017-0406 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
   FIC 2017-0418 Tom Curran v. Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
November ,2017   9:30 AM FIC 2017-0274 Kareem Hedge v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
    11:00 AM FIC 2017-0503 Yasas Nalaka Jayaratne v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
  FIC 2017-0530 Nalaka Jayaratne v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 30,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0181 Kacey Lewis 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 30, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0181;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
October 30,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0306 Ann Rubin v. First Selectman, Town of East Windsor; and Town of East Windsor

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 30, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0306;

Ann Rubin v. First Selectman, Town of East Windsor; and Town of East Windsor

Attorney James Robertson appeared on behalf of the complainant.  Attorney Mark Sommaruga appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:00 AM with Attorney Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:54 PM.

Dated:  November 3, 2017

 
 October 30,2017  1:00 PM 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 30, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0420;

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

 
 October 30,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0290 Robert Young v. First Selectman, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on October 30, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0290;

Robert Young v. First Selectman, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan

Robert Young appeared on his own behalf.  Attorney Ira W. Bloom appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:36 PM with Attorney Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 5:38 PM.

Dated:  November 6, 2017

 
 October 30,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0313 Robert Young v. Chairman, Utility Commission, Town of New Canaan; Utility Commission, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on October 30, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0313;

Robert Young v. Chairman, Utility Commission, Town of New Canaan; Utility Commission, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan

Robert Young appeared on his own behalf.  Attorney Ira W. Bloom appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:36 PM with Attorney Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 5:38 PM.

Dated:  November 6, 2017
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
  October 31,2017  11:00 AM 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 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM, 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
  October 31,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0490 Alexander Wood, Christopher Powell, Doreen Guarino, Matthew Knox and Journal Inquirer v. Dora Schriro, 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 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0490;

Alexander Wood, Christopher Powell, Doreen Guarino, Matthew Knox and Journal Inquirer v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

 
October 31,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0513 Darnell Goldson v. President, Board of Education, City of New Haven; and Board of Education, City of New Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 31, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0513;

Darnell Goldson v. President, Board of Education, City of New Haven; and Board of Education, City of New Haven

Darnell Goldson failed to appear on his own behalf.  Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:21 PM with Attorney Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:25 PM.

Dated:  November 6, 2017
October 31,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0507 Mark Steiner v. Claims Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Office of the Claims Commissioner; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Claims Commissioner

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 31, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0507;

Mark Steiner v. Claims Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Office of the Claims Commissioner; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Claims Commissioner
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 1,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0185 Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald D. Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; 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 November 1, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0185;

Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald D. Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Cordaryl Silva appeared via speakerphone on his own behalf.  Attorney Francis Teodosio appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Craig Washington appeared on behalf of the respondents.    No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:45 AM with Attorney Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:30 AM.

Dated:  November 6, 2017  
November 1,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0504 Marc Pannone v. Chairman, Board of Ethics, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0504;

Marc Pannone v. Chairman, Board of Ethics, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford  
November 1,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0429 Jeane Simpson v. Chief, Police Department, City of West Haven; Police Department, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 1, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0429;

Jeane Simpson v. Chief, Police Department, City of West Haven; Police Department, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

Jeane Simpson appeared on her own behalf.  Attorney Henry C. Szadkowski appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:10 PM with Attorney Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:50 PM.

Dated:  November 6, 2017
November 1,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0031 Donald Meehan v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 1, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0031;

Donald Meehan v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

Donald Meehan failed to appear on his own behalf.  Attorney Cynthia Lauture appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:50 PM with Commissioner Matthew Streeter presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:52 PM.

Dated:  November 6, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 2,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0351 Paul Girard v. Craig Washington, FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 2, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0351;

Paul Girard v. Craig Washington, FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
November 2,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0465 Tom Curran v. First Selectman, Town of Ridgefield; and Town of Ridgefield

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


Docket #FIC 2017-0465;

Tom Curran v. First Selectman, Town of Ridgefield; and Town of Ridgefield
November 2,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0406 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

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

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0406;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
November 2,2017  2:30 PM FIC 2017-0418 Tom Curran v. Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 2, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0418;

Tom Curran v. Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
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Date____________ Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 3,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0274 Kareem Hedge 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 November 3, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0274;

Kareem Hedge v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
November 3,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0503 Yasas Nalaka Jayaratne v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

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

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0503;

Yasas Nalaka Jayaratne v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
November 3,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0530 Nalaka Jayaratne v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

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

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0530;

Nalaka Jayaratne v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

 
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