The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of September 14, 2015 through September 18, 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 |
| September 14, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-176 | Elisabeth Seieroe Maurer v. Director of Human Resources, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-202 | Adam Osmond v. Catherine Smith, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development | |
| 1:00 PM | Bruce Flax and Harry Watson v. City Council, Town of Groton; and Town of Groton | ||
| 2:30 PM | Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller | ||
| September 15, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-061 | Kathryn Ladd and Catherine Oemcke v. Administrator, State of Connecticut, Teachers' Retirement Board; and State of Connecticut, Teachers' Retirement Board |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-318 | Bettina Drew v. 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 2015-197 | Brian Preleski, State's Attorney for the Judicial District of New Britain, State of Connecticut v. Parole Manager, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Parole; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Parole | |
| September 16, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-246 | Torrey Townsend v. Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
| Torrey Townsend v. Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-245 | Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-201 | Tariq Abdulaziz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services | |
| 2:30 PM | Katie Corrado and Fox Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; Police Department, City of New London; and City of New London | ||
| September 17, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-835 | Patrick Egan v. Toni Harp, Mayor, Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
| Patrick Egan v. Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| Patrick Egan v. Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| 11:00 AM | Patrick Egan v. Director, Department of Labor Relations, City of New Haven; Department of Labor Relations, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | ||
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-262 | Anne Manusky v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools | |
| 2:30 PM | Dennis Foran v. First Selectman, Town of Andover; Collector/Treasurer, Town of Andover; and Town of Andover | ||
| September 18, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-380 | Bradshaw Smith v. Craig Cooke, Superintendent of Schools, Windsor Public Schools; and Windsor Public Schools |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-343 | Robert Young v. Town Manager, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington | |
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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| September 14, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-176 | Elisabeth Seieroe Maurer v. Director of Human Resources, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 14, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-176;
Elisabeth Seieroe Maurer v. Director of Human Resources, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford Elisabeth Seieroe Maurer appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Michael S. Casey 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:45 AM. Dated: September 16, 2015 | |||
| September 14, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-202 | Adam Osmond v. Catherine Smith, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 14, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-202;
Adam Osmond v. Catherine Smith, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development Adam Osmond appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Laura Martella 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 12:15 PM. Dated: September 16, 2015 | |||
| September 14, 2015 | 1:00 PM | Bruce Flax and Harry Watson v. City Council, Town of Groton; and Town of Groton | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 14, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-249;
Bruce Flax and Harry Watson v. City Council, Town of Groton; and Town of Groton Bruce Flax and Harry Watson appeared on their own behalf. Attorney John Casey appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:03 PM, with Hearing Officer, Mary E. Schwind presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:33 PM. Dated: September 16, 2015 | |||
| September 14, 2015 | 2:30 PM | Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 14, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-055;
Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller Attorney Todd Steigman appeared on behalf of the complainant. Assistant Attorney General Ann Lynch appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:36 PM, with Commissioner, Jonathan J. Einhorn presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 6:01 PM. Dated: September 16, 2015 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| September 15, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-061 | Kathryn Ladd and Catherine Oemcke v. Administrator, State of Connecticut, Teachers' Retirement Board; and State of Connecticut, Teachers' Retirement Board |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 15, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-061;
Kathryn Ladd and Catherine Oemcke v. Administrator, State of Connecticut, Teachers' Retirement Board; and State of Connecticut, Teachers' Retirement Board Kathryn Ladd and Catherine Oemcke appeared on their own behalf. Attorney Krista O'Brien appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:38 AM. Dated: September 16, 2015 September 15, 2015 | |||
| September 15, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-318 | Bettina Drew v. 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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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 15, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-318;
Bettina Drew v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection The Complainant failed to appear. Attorney Stephen R. Sarnoski appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:15 AM, with Commissioner, Francis J. Brady presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:21 AM. Dated: September 15, 2015 | |||
| September 15, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-197 | Brian Preleski, State's Attorney for the Judicial District of New Britain, State of Connecticut v. Parole Manager, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Parole; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Parole |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 29, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-197;
Brian Preleski, State's Attorney for the Judicial District of New Britain, State of Connecticut v. Parole Manager, State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Parole; and State of Connecticut, Board of Pardons and Parole | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| September 16, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-246 | Torrey Townsend v. Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
| Torrey Townsend v. Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 16, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-246;
Torrey Townsend v. Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Docket #FIC 2015-255;
Torrey Townsend v. Manager of Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Torrey Townsend appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Kathleen Foster 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:50 AM. Dated: September 17, 2015 | |||
| September 16, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-245 | Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 16, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-245;
Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Torrey Townsend appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:07 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:18 AM. Dated: September 17, 2015 | |||
| September 16, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-201 | Tariq Abdulaziz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties.
Docket #FIC 2015-201;
Tariq Abdulaziz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services | |||
| September 16, 2015 | 2:30 PM | Katie Corrado and Fox Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; Police Department, City of New London; and City of New London | |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 16, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-378;
Katie Corrado and Fox Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; Police Department, City of New London; and City of New London | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| September 17, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2014-835 | Patrick Egan v. Toni Harp, Mayor, Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
| Patrick Egan v. Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| Patrick Egan v. Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for September 17, 2015, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-835;
Patrick Egan v. Toni Harp, Mayor, Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Docket #FIC 2014-836;
Patrick Egan v. Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Docket #FIC 2014-837;
Patrick Egan v. Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; Office of the Mayor, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| September 17, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2014-838 | Patrick Egan v. Director, Department of Labor Relations, City of New Haven; Department of Labor Relations, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-838;
Patrick Egan v. Director, Department of Labor Relations, City of New Haven; Department of Labor Relations, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| September 17, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-262 | Anne Manusky v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 17, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-262;
Anne Manusky v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools Anne Manusky appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Melika S. Forbes appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:03 PM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:10 PM. Dated: September 17, 2015 | |||
| September 17, 2015 | 2:30 PM | Dennis Foran v. First Selectman, Town of Andover; Collector/Treasurer, Town of Andover; and Town of Andover | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 17, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-371;
Dennis Foran v. First Selectman, Town of Andover; Collector/Treasurer, Town of Andover; and Town of Andover Dennis Foran appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Dennis O'Brien appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:42 PM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:21 PM. Dated: September 21, 2015 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| September 18, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-380 | Bradshaw Smith v. Craig Cooke, Superintendent of Schools, Windsor Public Schools; and Windsor Public Schools |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 18, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-380;
Bradshaw Smith v. Craig Cooke, Superintendent of Schools, 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 9:33 AM, with Hearing Officer,Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:16 AM. Dated: September 22, 2015 | |||
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-343 | Robert Young v. Town Manager, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 18, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-343;
Robert Young v. Town Manager, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington Robert Young appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Peter F. Boorman 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 11:40 AM. Dated: September 22, 2015 | |||