The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 27, 2014 through October 31, 2014 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 27, 2014 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-117 | Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association v. Robert Powers, Director, Controlled Substances Toxicology Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services |
| Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association v. Robert Powers, Director, Controlled Substances Toxicology Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services | |||
| 2:00 PM | FIC 2014-013 | 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 | |
| October 28, 2014 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-275 | Jacques Parenteau v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-049 | Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |
| Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |||
| Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |||
| Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |||
| 2:00 PM | FIC 2014-209 | David Woods v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut | |
| October 29, 2014 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-106 | John Hollis and David Samuels v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Adddiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services |
| John Hollis and David Samuels v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Adddiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services | |||
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-272 | Dawn Cantafio v. Chairman, Board of Education, Trumbull Public Schools; and Board of Education, Trumbull Public Schools | |
| October 30, 2014 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-144 | Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield |
| Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield | |||
| 11:00 AM | Art Reid v. Fire Commission, Town of Fairfield; and Town of Fairfield | ||
| October 31, 2014 | No Special Meetings Scheduled | ||
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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| October 27, 2014 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-117 | Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association v. Robert Powers, Director, Controlled Substances Toxicology Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services |
| Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association v. Robert Powers, Director, Controlled Substances Toxicology Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services | |||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on October 27, 2014 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-117;
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association v. Robert Powers, Director, Controlled Substances Toxicology Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services Docket #FIC 2014-118;
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association v. Robert Powers, Director, Controlled Substances Toxicology Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Scientific Services Attorney Kevin Smith appeared on behalf of the complainants. Assistant Attorney General Neil Parille appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 12:30 PM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:35 PM. Dated: October 29, 2014 | |||
| October 27, 2014 | 2:00 PM | FIC 2014-013 | 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 |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 27, 2014 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-013;
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 James Torlai appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Neil Parille 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:57 PM. Dated: October 28, 2014 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| October 28, 2014 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-275 | Jacques Parenteau v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 28, 2014 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-275;
Jacques Parenteau v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General | |||
| October 28, 2014 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-049 | Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 |
| Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |||
| Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |||
| Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-049;
Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 Docket #FIC 2014-050;
Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 Docket #FIC 2014-058;
Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 Docket #FIC 2014-059;
Edward Peruta and American News and Information Services Inc. 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 | |||
| October 28, 2014 | 2:00 PM | FIC 2014-209 | David Woods v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-209;
David Woods v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| October 29, 2014 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-106 | John Hollis and David Samuels v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Adddiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services |
| John Hollis and David Samuels v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Adddiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services | |||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on October 29, 2014 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-106;
John Hollis and David Samuels v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Adddiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Docket #FIC 2014-204;
John Hollis and David Samuels v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services The Complainants failed to appear. Attorney Jacqueline S. Hoell appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:50 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:51 AM. Dated: October 29, 2014 | |||
| October 29, 2014 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-272 | Dawn Cantafio v. Chairman, Board of Education, Trumbull Public Schools; and Board of Education, Trumbull Public Schools |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 29, 2014 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-272;
Dawn Cantafio v. Chairman, Board of Education, Trumbull Public Schools; and Board of Education, Trumbull Public Schools Attorney Daniel Schopick appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Floyd Dugas appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:15 AM, with Commissioner, Christopher P. Hankins presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:49 AM. Dated: October 29, 2014 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| October 30, 2014 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-144 | Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield |
| Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield | |||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on October 30, 2014 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-144;
Richard Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield Docket #FIC 2014-236;
Rich Saluga v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield Richard Saluga appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Thomas W. Beecher appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:33 AM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:00 AM. Dated: October 31, 2014 | |||
| October 30, 2014 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-226 | Art Reid v. Fire Commission, Town of Fairfield; and Town of Fairfield |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 30, 2014 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-226;
Art Reid v. Fire Commission, Town of Fairfield; and Town of Fairfield Attorney John Bochanis appeared on behalf of the complainant. The respondents failed to appear. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:24 AM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:46 AM. Dated: October 31, 2014 | |||