Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week September 12, 2016 through September 16, 2016 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 12, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0410 John Kaminsky v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0450 Louise Czar 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
FIC 2016-0466 Louise Czar 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
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0476 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
FIC 2016-0477 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0478 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
FIC 2016-0479 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
September 13, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0425 Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0204 Geoffrey Akers v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0420 Nancy Rossi v. Revenue Collector,Tax Office, City of West Haven; Tax Office, City of West Haven; Clerk, City of West Haven; City Council, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0357 Steven Colarossi v. Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools; and Norwalk Public Schools
September 14, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
September 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0150 Ricardo Mack v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0441 Thomas Stovall v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0469 Marsha Sterling v. Town Manager, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0468 R. Devine v. City and Town Clerk, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown
September 16, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0282 K-mel Davis v. Dean M. Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0209 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union 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
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0402 Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs
FIC 2016-0403 Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs
FIC 2016-0404 Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
September 12, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0410 John Kaminsky 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 September 12, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0410;

John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
September 12, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0450 Louise Czar 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

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for September 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0450;

Louise Czar 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

Docket #FIC 2016-0466;

Louise Czar 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

           

Dated:  September 13, 2016
September 12, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0466 Louise Czar 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

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for September 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0450;

Louise Czar 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

Docket #FIC 2016-0466;

Louise Czar 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

           

Dated:  September 13, 2016
September 12, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0476 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, 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 consolidated matters for September 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0476;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0477;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

           

Dated:  September 13, 2016
September 12, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0477 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, 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 consolidated matters for September 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0476;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0477;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

           

Dated:  September 13, 2016
September 12, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0478 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, 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 consolidated matters for September 12, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0478;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0479;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

           

Dated:  September 13, 2016

 
September 12, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0479 Louise Czar v. Commissioner, 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 consolidated matters for September 12, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0478;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Docket #FIC 2016-0479;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

           

Dated:  September 13, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
September 13, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0425 Jason Goode 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 September 13, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0425;

Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
September 13, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0204 Geoffrey Akers v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 13, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0204;

Geoffrey Akers v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut

Geoffrey Akers appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Holly Jean Bray 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 Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:29 PM.

Dated:  September 13, 2016
September 13, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0420 Nancy Rossi v. Revenue Collector,Tax Office, City of West Haven; Tax Office, City of West Haven; Clerk, City of West Haven; City Council, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 13, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0420;

Nancy Rossi v. Revenue Collector,Tax Office, City of West Haven; Tax Office, City of West Haven; Clerk, City of West Haven; City Council, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

 
September 13, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0357 Steven Colarossi v. Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools; and Norwalk Public Schools

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 13, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0357;

Steven Colarossi v. Superintendent of Schools, Norwalk Public Schools; and Norwalk Public Schools

Steven Colarossi failed to appear.   Attorney Anthony Shannon appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:45 PM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:50 PM.

Dated:  September 14, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
September 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0150 Ricardo Mack 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 September 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0150;

Ricardo Mack v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
September 15, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0441 Thomas Stovall v. 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 September 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0441;

Thomas Stovall v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 
September 15, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0469 Marsha Sterling v. Town Manager, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 15, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0469;

Marsha Sterling v. Town Manager, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester

Marsha Sterling appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Kevin Nelligan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:06 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:06 PM.

Dated:  September 16, 2016

 
September 15, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0468 R. Devine v. City and Town Clerk, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 15, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0468;

R. Devine v. City and Town Clerk, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

R. Devine failed to appear.   Attorney Christopher T. Smedick appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:49 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:49 PM.

Dated:  September 16, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
September 16, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0282 K-mel Davis v. Dean M. Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 16, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0282;

K-mel Davis v. Dean M. Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 
September 16, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0209 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union 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

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0209;

Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union 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
September 16, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0402 Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0402;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Docket #FIC 2016-0403;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Docket #FIC 2016-0404;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut,  Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Barry Natale appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Tanya DeMattia appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:06 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:10 PM

Dated:  September 20, 2016

 
September 16, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0403 Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0402;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Docket #FIC 2016-0403;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Docket #FIC 2016-0404;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut,  Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Barry Natale appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Tanya DeMattia appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:06 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:10 PM

Dated:  September 20, 2016
September 16, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0404 Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs
     

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0402;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Docket #FIC 2016-0403;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Docket #FIC 2016-0404;

Barry Natale v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut,  Department of Veteran Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veteran Affairs

Barry Natale appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Tanya DeMattia appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:06 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:10 PM

Dated:  September 20, 2016

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