Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of March 16, 2015 through March 20, 2015 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
 March 16, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-560 William Rousseau v. Kevin Brace, Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Commission, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-258 David Godbout v. State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles
 March 17, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-345 Marissa Lowthert v. Bill Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Harold Clark, Richard Dubow, Tedd Hoffstatter, and James Saxe, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
Marissa Lowthert v. Bill Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Harold Clark, Richard Dubow, Tedd Hoffstatter, and James Saxe, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
Marissa Lowthert v. Warren Serenbetz, Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; Al Alper, Richard Creeth, Lynne Vanderslice, Jeffrey Rutishauser, John Kalamarides, as members, Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
 March 18, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-555 Mark Dumas v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; and State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
 March 19, 2015  11:00 AM The Jon Lender, Vanessa de la Torre and the Hartford Courant v. CEO, Family Urban Schools of Excellence; and Family Urban Schools of Excellence
 March 20, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-547 Lara Shepard-Blue and Our Families Can't Wait v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-317 Paul Kadri v. Chairman, Board of Education, Groton Public Schools; and  Board of Education, Groton Public Schools
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 16, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-560 William Rousseau v. Kevin Brace, Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Commission, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 16, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-560;
William Rousseau v. Kevin Brace, Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Commission, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney Scott Storms appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:45 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:47 AM.
Dated:  March 16, 2015
 March 16, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-258 David Godbout v. State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 16, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-258;
David Godbout v. State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles
David Godbout appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Michelle Givens appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:04 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:04 PM.
Dated:  March 16, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 17, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-345 Marissa Lowthert v. Bill Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Harold Clark, Richard Dubow, Tedd Hoffstatter, and James Saxe, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
Marissa Lowthert v. Bill Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Harold Clark, Richard Dubow, Tedd Hoffstatter, and James Saxe, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
Marissa Lowthert v. Warren Serenbetz, Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; Al Alper, Richard Creeth, Lynne Vanderslice, Jeffrey Rutishauser, John Kalamarides, as members, Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for March 17, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-417;
Marissa Lowthert v. Bill Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Harold Clark, Richard Dubow, Tedd Hoffstatter, and James Saxe, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton; Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton, and Town of Wilton
Docket #FIC 2014-454;
Marissa Lowthert v. Warren Serenbetz, Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; Al Alper, Richard Creeth, Lynne Vanderslice, Jeffrey Rutishauser, John Kalamarides, as members, Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; Board of Finance, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for March 17, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-345;
Marissa Lowthert v. Bill Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Harold Clark, Richard Dubow, Tedd Hoffstatter, and James Saxe, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilton; and Town of Wilton

Dated:  March 19, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 18, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-555 Mark Dumas v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; and State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-555;
Mark Dumas v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; and State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 19, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-508 The Jon Lender, Vanessa de la Torre and the Hartford Courant v. CEO, Family Urban Schools of Excellence; and Family Urban Schools of Excellence
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 19, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-508;
Jon Lender, Vanessa de la Torre and the Hartford Courant v. CEO, Family Urban Schools of Excellence; and Family Urban Schools of Excellence
Attorney Matthew Kauffman appeared on behalf of the complainants.  Stephen M. Kindseth appeared on behalf of the respondents and participated via speakerphone.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:40 AM.
Dated:  March 19, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 20, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-547 Lara Shepard-Blue and Our Families Can't Wait v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 20, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-547;
Lara Shepard-Blue and Our Families Can't Wait v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services
Attorney Kevin A. Creane appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Jacqueline S. Hoell 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:59 AM.
Dated:  March 23, 2015
 March 20, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2013-317 Paul Kadri v. Chairman, Board of Education, Groton Public Schools; and  Board of Education, Groton Public Schools
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-317;
Paul Kadri v. Chairman, Board of Education, Groton Public Schools; and  Board of Education, Groton Public Schools