Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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Hearing 2017/11/06

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 6, 2017 through November 10, 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
November 6,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0022 Anthony Navarro v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2017-0026 Dennis Foran v. First Selectman, Town of Andover; and Town of Andover
2:30 PM FIC 2017-0520 Peter Saunders v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles
November 7,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0019 Christopher Farrow v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2017-0527 Diane Sienkiewicz v. Mayor, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
2:30 PM FIC 2017-0522 Jeffrey Cross v. Chairman, Fire Commission, Thompsonville Fire District; and Thompsonville Fire District
November 8,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0012 Omar Miller v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care, and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Care
1:00 PM FIC 2017-0519 John Carr v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bridgewater; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bridgewater; and Town of Bridgewater
November 9,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0355 Anthony Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2017-0324 Ethan Book v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
1:00 PM FIC 2017-0101 Thomas Melone and Allco Renewable Energy Limited v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
November10,2017 No Special Meetings Scheduled

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 6,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0022 Anthony Navarro 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 November 6, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0022;

Anthony Navarro v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Anthony Navarro failed to appear on his own behalf. Attorney Nicole Anker appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:38 AM with Attorney Paula S. Pearlman presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 9:39 AM.

Dated: November 8, 2017
November 6,2017 11:00 AM FIC 2017-0026 Dennis Foran v. First Selectman, Town of Andover; and Town of Andover
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 6, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0026;

Dennis Foran v. First Selectman, Town of Andover; and Town of Andover

Dennis Foran appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Dennis O'Brien appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:12 AM with Attorney Tracie C. Brown presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 12:37 PM.

Dated: November 9, 2017
November 6,2017 2:30 PM FIC 2017-0520 Peter Saunders v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 6, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2017-0520;

Peter Saunders v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Paroles

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 7,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0019 Christopher Farrow v. Scott Semple, 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 7, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0019;

Christopher Farrow v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Christopher Farrow failed to appear on his own behalf. Attorney Nicole Anker appeared on behalf of the respondents. Jessica L. Murphy appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:37 AM with Attorney Paula S. Pearlman presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 9:39 AM.

Dated: November 9, 2017
November 7,2017 11:00 AM FIC 2017-0527 Diane Sienkiewicz v. Mayor, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2017-0527;

Diane Sienkiewicz v. Mayor, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
November 7,2017 2:30 PM FIC 2017-0522 Jeffrey Cross v. Chairman, Fire Commission, Thompsonville Fire District; and Thompsonville Fire District
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 7, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2017-0522;

Jeffrey Cross v. Chairman, Fire Commission, Thompsonville Fire District; and Thompsonville Fire District

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 8,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0012 Omar Miller v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care, and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Care
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 8, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2017-0012;

Omar Miller v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care, and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Care
November 8,2017 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0519 John Carr v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bridgewater; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bridgewater; and Town of Bridgewater
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2017-0519;

John Carr v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bridgewater; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bridgewater; and Town of Bridgewater

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 9,2017 9:30 AM FIC 2017-0355 Anthony Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; City of Hartford; 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 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0355;

Anthony Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Anthony Torres appeared via speakerphone 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 9:45 AM with Attorney Lisa F. Siegel presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 10:06 AM.

Dated: November 14, 2017
November 9,2017 11:00 AM FIC 2017-0324 Ethan Book v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0324;

Ethan Book v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

Ethan Book appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Tamara Titre appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:12 AM with Attorney Kathleen K. Ross presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 11:30 AM.

Dated: November 14, 2017
November 9,2017 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0101 Thomas Melone and Allco Renewable Energy Limited v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0101;

Thomas Melone, and Allco Renewable Energy Limited v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Thomas Melone appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney Kirsten Rigney appeared on behalf of the respondents. Attorney Philip M. Small appeared on behalf of the intervenors. Attorney Calvin K. Woo appeared on behalf of the intervenors. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:05 PM with Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 5:20 PM.

Dated: November 13, 2017

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