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 The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of January 9, 2017 through January 13, 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
January 9, 2017  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0598 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0565 Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
FIC 2016-0566 Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0756 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Milford; Police Department, City of Milford; and City of Milford
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0466 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
 January 10, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0582 Clarence Patterson v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0647 Kevin Mathewson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0726 Paul Glossa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of North Branford; Police Department, Town of North Branford; and Town of North Branford
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0727 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School
FIC 2016-0728 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School
FIC 2016-0729 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School
 January 11, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0430 Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking
 January 12, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0427 Randy Dixon v. Armando J. Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0191 Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0750 Steven Edelman v. Bruce Silva, Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District 19; and Regional School District 19
  2:30 PM    FIC 2016-0696 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 January 13, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0462 Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
   FIC 2016-0463 Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
FIC 2016-0464 Jorge Benitez 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 2016-0627 Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0720  Dontrell Brown v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 9, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0598 David Osuch 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 January 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0598;

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

David Osuch appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:40 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:55 AM.

Dated:  January 11, 2017
 January 9, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0565 Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0565;

Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

Docket #FIC 2016-0566; 

Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and  City of New Haven

Torrey Townsend 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 11:15 AM, with Hearing Officer Colleen M. Murphy presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:15 PM

Dated:  January 11, 2017
 January 9, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0566 Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0565;

Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

Docket #FIC 2016-0566; 

Torrey Townsend v. Personnel Director, City of New Haven; and  City of New Haven

Torrey Townsend 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 11:15 AM, with Hearing Officer Colleen M. Murphy presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:15 PM

Dated:  January 11, 2017
 January 9, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0756 James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Milford; Police Department, City of Milford; and City of Milford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 9, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0756;

James Torlai v. Chief, Police Department, City of Milford; Police Department, City of Milford; and City of Milford

James Torlai appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Debra Kelly appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:33 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:23 PM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017

 
 January 9, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0466 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 9, 2017 at 2:30 PM was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0466;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 10, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0582 Clarence Patterson 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 January 10, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0582;

Clarence Patterson v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 January 10, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0647 Kevin Mathewson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 10, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0647; 

Kevin Mathewson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

Kevin Mathewson failed to appear.   Attorney Tamara Titre appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Scott Gordon failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:20 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:22 AM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 10, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0726 Paul Glossa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of North Branford; Police Department, Town of North Branford; and Town of North Branford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 10, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0726;

Paul Glossa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of North Branford; Police Department, Town of North Branford; and Town of North Branford

Paul Glossa appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Pat Young appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:03 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:04 PM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 10, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0727 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for January 10, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0727;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School

Docket #FIC 2016-0728;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School

Docket #FIC 2016-0729;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School

           

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 10, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0728 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for January 10, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0727;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School

Docket #FIC 2016-0728;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School

Docket #FIC 2016-0729;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School

           

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 10, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0729 Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School
     

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for January 10, 2017 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0727;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Elementary School; and Amistad Elementary School

Docket #FIC 2016-0728;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy High School; and Amistad Academy High School

Docket #FIC 2016-0729;

Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Principal, Amistad Academy Middle School; and Amistad Academy Middle School

           

Dated:  January 13, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
January 11, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0430 Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 11, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0430;

Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

Attorney Jeffrey White appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General Matthew Budzik appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:50 AM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 12, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0427 Randy Dixon v. Armando J. Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; 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 January 12, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0427;

Randy Dixon v. Armando J. Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Randy Dixon appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil and Attorney Tamara Titre appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:41 AM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 12, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0191 Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 12, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0191;

Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller

Virginia Brown appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Josephine Graff and Assistant Attorney General Ann Lynch appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:19 AM, with Commissioner Jonathan Einhorn presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:57 AM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 12, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0750 Steven Edelman v. Bruce Silva, Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District 19; and Regional School District 19

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 12, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0750;

Steven Edelman v. Bruce Silva, Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District 19; and Regional School District 19

Steven Edelman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Johanna Zelman appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:03 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:36 PM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 12, 2017  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0696 Robert Cushman 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 January 12, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0696;

Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

Robert Cushman appeared 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 2:41 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:45 PM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017













 
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 13, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0462 Jorge Benitez 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 consolidated matter for January 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0462;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0463;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0464;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

         

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 13, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0463 Jorge Benitez 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 consolidated matter for January 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0462;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0463;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0464;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

         

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 13, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0464 Jorge Benitez 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 consolidated matter for January 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0462;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0463;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0464;

Jorge Benitez v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

         

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 13, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0627 Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 13,2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0627;

Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

Halina Trelski appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Mary K. Lenehan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:16 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:52 PM.

Dated:  January 13, 2017
 January 13, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0720  Dontrell Brown v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0720;

Dontrell Brown v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
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