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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 14, 2013 through October 18, 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
 October 14, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 October 15, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-045 Jose Cosme v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-321 Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 2:00 PM FIC 2013-300 Paul Bochicchio and Eveready Transportation v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation; and State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation
 October 16, 2013   9:30 AM FIC 2013-221 Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-339 Geoffrey Woods v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services
 October 17, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-247 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-248 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-249 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
 October 18, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
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Date________ Time___ Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 15, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-045 Jose Cosme v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, 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 October 15, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-045;
Jose Cosme v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Jose Cosme appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Demar Osbourne appeared on behalf of the respondents, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; and Police Department, City of Hartford.  Attorney Nancy Canney appeared on behalf of the respondents, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 10:00 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:45 AM.
Dated:  October 21, 2013
 October 15, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-321 Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, 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 October 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-321;
Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 October 15, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2013-300 Paul Bochicchio and Eveready Transportation v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation; and State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 15, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-300;
Paul Bochicchio and Eveready Transportation v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation; and State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation
Vito Bochicchio appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Alice M. Sexton 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, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:55 PM.
Dated:  October 21, 2013
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 16, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-221 Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 16, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-221;
Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Board of Assessment Appeals, 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 9:30 AM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:05 AM.
Dated:  October 21, 2013
 October 16, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-339 Geoffrey Woods v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 16, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-339;
Geoffrey Woods v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Construction Services
Geoffrey Woods appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kevin Kopetz appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:22 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:45 PM.
Dated:  October 21, 2013
Date_____ Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 17, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-247 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-248 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
FIC 2013-249 Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on October 17, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-247;
Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Docket #FIC 2013-248;
Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Docket #FIC 2013-249;
Joseph Sargent v. Joseph Capalbo, Corporation Counsel, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Joseph Sargent appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Chris Dellaselva appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:44 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:32 AM
Dated:  October 21, 2013