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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of May 6, 2013 through May 10, 2013 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
 June 24, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-073 Paul Brown v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
 11:00 AM FIC 2012-701 Richard Saluga v. Assessor, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield
 June 25, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-627 David Godbout v. Parking Authority, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-030 James Torlai 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
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-650 Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
 June 26, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 June 27, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-075 Luis Fernandez v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-047 Ioannis Kaloidis v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury
 June 28, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-510 Geovanny Zillo 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
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-024 John Rodolico v. Chairman, Permanent Commission for Senior Citizens, Town of Ledyard; and Permanent Commission for Senior Citizens, Town of Ledyard
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-481 Joseph Tarzia v. Michael Pavia, Mayor, City of Stamford; Randall Skigen, Annie Summerville, Elaine Mitchell, Robert DeLuca, Gloria DePina, Eileen Heaphy, Harry Day and Mary Fedeli, as members, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; and Leadership Committee, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 24, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-073 Paul Brown v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 24, 2013 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-073;
Paul Brown v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
 June 24, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2012-701 Richard Saluga v. Assessor, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 24, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-701;
Richard Saluga v. Assessor, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield
Richard Saluga appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Nathan Zezula appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:02 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:25 PM.
Dated:  June 25, 2013
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 25, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-627 David Godbout v. Parking Authority, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 25, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-627;
David Godbout v. Parking Authority, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
David Godbout appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Demar Osborne 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, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Dated:  June 25, 2013
 June 25, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-030 James Torlai 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 June 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-030;
James Torlai 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
 June 25, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-650 Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 25, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-650;
Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
Michael Harrington appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Dan E. LaBelle appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:00 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:00 PM.
Dated:  June 27, 2013
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 27, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-075 Luis Fernandez v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 27, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-075;
Luis Fernandez v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney Stephen Courtney 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, Gregory F. Daniels presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:48 AM.
Dated:  June 27, 2013
 June 27, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-047 Ioannis Kaloidis v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-047;
Ioannis Kaloidis v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 28, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-510 Geovanny Zillo 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
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 28, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-510;
Geovanny Zillo 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
Geovanny Zillo appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Assistant Attorney General Steven M. Barry appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:55 AM, with Hearing Officer, Gregory F. Daniels presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:58 AM.
Dated:  June 28, 2013
 June 28, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-024 John Rodolico v. Chairman, Permanent Commission for Senior Citizens, Town of Ledyard; and Permanent Commission for Senior Citizens, Town of Ledyard
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-024;
John Rodolico v. Chairman, Permanent Commission for Senior Citizens, Town of Ledyard; and Permanent Commission for Senior Citizens, Town of Ledyard
 June 28, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-481 Joseph Tarzia v. Michael Pavia, Mayor, City of Stamford; Randall Skigen, Annie Summerville, Elaine Mitchell, Robert DeLuca, Gloria DePina, Eileen Heaphy, Harry Day and Mary Fedeli, as members, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; and Leadership Committee, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 28, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-481;
Joseph Tarzia v. Michael Pavia, Mayor, City of Stamford; Randall Skigen, Annie Summerville, Elaine Mitchell, Robert DeLuca, Gloria DePina, Eileen Heaphy, Harry Day and Mary Fedeli, as members, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; and Leadership Committee, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford
Attorney Joseph Sargent appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Michael Toma appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:07 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:25 PM.
Dated:  July 1, 2013