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Hearing AGD 2015/05/18

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of May 18, 2015 through May 22, 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.

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
May 18, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-755 Matthew Craig v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2014-855 Ronald Emanuel v. Director, Morris Public Library, Town of Morris; Morris Public Library, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
May 19, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-633 Robert Cushman v. Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
11:00 AM FIC 2014-906 Board of Finance, Town of Morris v. Treasurer, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
FIC 2014-907 Board of Finance, Town of Morris v. First Selectman, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
2:00 PM FIC 2014-850 Linda LaCasse v. David Pinney, Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Somers; Housing Authority, Town of Somers; and Town of Somers
May 20, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-831 Bradshaw Smith v. Christina Santos, President, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
FIC 2014-832 Bradshaw Smith v. Darlene Klase, Paul Panos and Christina Santos, as members, Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
11:00 AM FIC 2014-834 Bradshaw Smith v. Christina Santos, President, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
FIC 2014-857 Bradshaw Smith v. Anna Christina Santos, Chairperson, Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Windsor Public Schools
2:00 PM FIC 2014-572 Greg Volpe v. Joseph Gaudette, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
May 21, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-790 Kevin Shuff v. Director, Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, 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 2014-698 Melanie Kolek, the Connecticut Education Association, and the Plymouth Education Association v. Superintendent of Schools, Plymouth Public Schools; and Plymouth Public Schools
2:00 PM FIC 2014-859 Tracey Rupp v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Greenwich; Police Department, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
May 22, 2015 11:00 AM FIC 2014-404 David Godbout v. Citation Hearing Office, Hartford Parking Authority; and Hartford Parking Authority

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
May 18, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-755 Matthew Craig 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 May 18, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-755;
Matthew Craig v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 18, 2015 11:00 AM FIC 2014-855 Ronald Emanuel v. Director, Morris Public Library, Town of Morris; Morris Public Library, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for May 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-855;
Ronald Emanuel v. Director, Morris Public Library, Town of Morris; Morris Public Library, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
May 19, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-633 Robert Cushman v. Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 19, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-633;
Robert Cushman v. Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
May 19, 2015 11:00 AM FIC 2014-906 Board of Finance, Town of Morris v. Treasurer, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
FIC 2014-907 Board of Finance, Town of Morris v. First Selectman, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for May 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-906;
Board of Finance, Town of Morris v. Treasurer, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
Docket #FIC 2014-907;
Board of Finance, Town of Morris v. First Selectman, Town of Morris; and Town of Morris
Dated: May 21, 2015
May 19, 2015 2:00 PM FIC 2014-850 Linda LaCasse v. David Pinney, Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Somers; Housing Authority, Town of Somers; and Town of Somers
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 19, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-850;
Linda LaCasse v. David Pinney, Chairman, Housing Authority, Town of Somers; Housing Authority, Town of Somers; and Town of Somers
Linda LaCasse appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Carl Landolina appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:08 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:24 PM.
Dated: May 21, 2015

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
May 20, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-831 Bradshaw Smith v. Christina Santos, President, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
FIC 2014-832 Bradshaw Smith v. Darlene Klase, Paul Panos and Christina Santos, as members, Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on May 20, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-831;
Bradshaw Smith v. Christina Santos, President, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
Docket #FIC 2014-832;
Bradshaw Smith v. Darlene Klase, Paul Panos and Christina Santos, as members, Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Gary R. Brochu 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, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:25 AM
Dated: May 21, 2015
May 20, 2015 11:00 AM FIC 2014-834 Bradshaw Smith v. Christina Santos, President, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
FIC 2014-857 Bradshaw Smith v. Anna Christina Santos, Chairperson, Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Windsor Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on May 20, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-834;
Bradshaw Smith v. Christina Santos, President, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
Docket #FIC 2014-857;
Bradshaw Smith v. Anna Christina Santos, Chairperson, Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; Executive Committee, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Windsor Public Schools

Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Gary R. Brochu appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:00 AM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:18 PM.
Dated: May 21, 2015
May 20, 2015 2:00 PM FIC 2014-572 Greg Volpe v. Joseph Gaudette, 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 May 20, 2015 at 2:00 PM was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-572;
Greg Volpe v. Joseph Gaudette, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
May 21, 2015 9:30 AM FIC 2014-790 Kevin Shuff v. Director, Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, 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 matter for May 21, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-790;
Kevin Shuff v. Director, Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
May 21, 2015 11:00 AM FIC 2014-698 Melanie Kolek, the Connecticut Education Association, and the Plymouth Education Association v. Superintendent of Schools, Plymouth Public Schools; and Plymouth Public Schools
 NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-698;
Melanie Kolek, the Connecticut Education Association, and the Plymouth Education Association v. Superintendent of Schools, Plymouth Public Schools; and Plymouth Public Schools
May 21, 2015 2:00 PM FIC 2014-859 Tracey Rupp v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Greenwich; Police Department, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 21, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-859;
Tracey Rupp v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Greenwich; Police Department, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
Tracey Rupp appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Valerie Maze Keeney appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:05 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:50 pm.
Dated: May 22, 2015

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
May 22, 2015 11:00 AM FIC 2014-404 David Godbout v. Citation Hearing Office, Hartford Parking Authority; and Hartford Parking Authority
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 22, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-404;
David Godbout v. Citation Hearing Office, Hartford Parking Authority; and Hartford Parking Authority
David Godbout appeared on his own behalf. Cynthia Lauture, Esq. appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:00 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:22 AM.
Dated: May 26, 2015

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