Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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        The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 27, 2017 through December 1, 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
 November 27,2017  9:00 AM  FIC 2017-0453 Michael Harrington v. President, Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority; and Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority
November 28,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0103 Christopher Farrow v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 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
 November 29,2017   9:30 AM FIC 2017-0371 Albert Farah v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
   11:00 AM FIC 2017-0562 Marc Criscio v. Director, Public Works Department, City of New Haven; Public Works Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
   1:00 PM FIC 2017-0623 Dave Altimari and Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 November 30,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0372 Marwan Chankar v. Patrick J. Daley, Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; City of Norwich; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2017-0456 Alexander Wood, Chris 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
December 1,2017   9:30 AM FIC 2017-0424 David Tuttle v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
    11:00 AM FIC 2017-0425 Tom Curran v. First Selectman, Town of Orange; and Town of Orange
     1:00 PM FIC 2017-0340 Gino Legaz v. Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Wilton; Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 27,2017  9:00 AM FIC 2017-0453 Michael Harrington v. President, Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority; and Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2017-0453;

Michael Harrington v. President, Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority; and Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority  
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 November 28,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0103 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 28, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0103;

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 Nancy Canney appeared on behalf of the respondents.    No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:47 AM with Attorney Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:49 AM.

Dated:  December 1, 2017  
November 28,2017  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

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 28, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

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

 
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 29,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0371 Albert Farah 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 29, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0371;

Albert Farah v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
November 29,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0562 Marc Criscio v. Director, Public Works Department, City of New Haven; Public Works Department, 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 November 29, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0562;

Marc Criscio v. Director, Public Works Department, City of New Haven; Public Works Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

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

The hearing convened at 11:15 AM with Attorney Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:16 AM.

Dated:  December 4, 2017  
November 29,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0623 Dave Altimari and Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 29, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0623;

Dave Altimari and Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Attorney William S. Fish appeared on behalf of the complainants.  Assistant Attorney General Terrance O'Neill appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney Aaron Romano appeared on behalf of the intervenor.  Attorney Bryan Fiengo appeared on behalf of the intervenor.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:10 PM with Commissioner Jonathan J. Einhorn presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:20 PM.

Dated:  December 4, 2017  
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 30,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0372 Marwan Chankar v. Patrick J. Daley, Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; City of Norwich; 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 30, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2017-0372;

Marwan Chankar v. Patrick J. Daley, Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; City of Norwich; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Marwan Chankar appeared via speakerphone on his own behalf.  Attorney Michael Driscoll appeared on behalf of the respondents.    No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:40 AM with Attorney Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:50 AM.

Dated:  December 6, 2017  
November 30,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0456 Alexander Wood, Chris 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 November 30, 2017  at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0456;

Alexander Wood, Chris 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

 
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
December 1,2017  9:30 AM FIC 2017-0424 David Tuttle 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 December 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0424;

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

 
December 1,2017  11:00 AM FIC 2017-0425 Tom Curran v. First Selectman, Town of Orange; and Town of Orange

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

         

Docket #FIC 2017-0425;

Tom Curran v. First Selectman, Town of Orange; and Town of Orange

 
December 1,2017  1:00 PM FIC 2017-0340 Gino Legaz v. Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Wilton; Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton

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

Docket #FIC 2017-0340;

Gino Legaz v. Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Wilton; Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton

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

The hearing convened at 1:00 PM with Attorney Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:05 PM.

Dated:  December 6, 2017

 
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