Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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  The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 3, 2016 through October 7, 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
October 3, 2016  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0449 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, 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 2016-0524 Margaret Faber v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Middle Haddam Library; and Board of Directors, Middle Haddam Library
October 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0453 Robert Salatto v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0283 David Slepian and the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0523 Glen Ekstrom v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0364 Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut v. Armando Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
October 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0413 Maleek Jones v. Commissioner, 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 2016-0525 Bradshaw Smith v. Jody Terranova, Chairman, Finance Committee, Town of Windsor; Finance Committee, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor

 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0504 Valeka Clarke v. Chairman, Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

FIC 2016-0505 Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools

FIC 2016-0507 Valeka Clarke v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown
October 6, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0121 Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

FIC 2016-0167 Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 2:30 PM 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
October 7, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0428 Robert Salatto v. Kevin Halloran, Chief, Police Department, Town of Branford; Police Department, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0497 The Connecticut Campaign for Consumer Choice v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance; and State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0529 R. John Farnham v. Town Manager, Town of Rocky Hill; and Town of Rocky Hill
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0449 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 3, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0449;

John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

John Kaminski appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Assistant Attorney General Neil Parille 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 10:37 AM.

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 3, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0524 Margaret Faber v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Middle Haddam Library; and Board of Directors, Middle Haddam Library

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0524;

Margaret Faber v. Chairman, Board of Directors, Middle Haddam Library; and Board of Directors, Middle Haddam Library
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0453 Robert Salatto v. Dean 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 October 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0453;

Robert Salatto v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 
October 4, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0283 David Slepian and the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 4, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0283;

David Slepian and the Connecticut Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

Attorney Kristen A. Sweet appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Assistant Attorney General Tanya DeMattia appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:10 AM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:57 PM.

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 4, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0523 Glen Ekstrom v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 4, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0523;

Glen Ekstrom v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Glen Ekstrom failed to appear.   Attorney Melinda M. Decker appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:15 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:17 PM.

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 4, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0364 Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut v. Armando Perez, 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 October 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0364;

Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut v. Armando Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0413 Maleek Jones v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 5, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0413;

Maleek Jones v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Maleek Jones appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Assistant Attorney General James Caley 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 Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:35 AM.

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 5, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0525 Bradshaw Smith v. Jody Terranova, Chairman, Finance Committee, Town of Windsor; Finance Committee, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 5, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0525;

Bradshaw Smith v. Jody Terranova, Chairman, Finance Committee, Town of Windsor; Finance Committee, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor

Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney James Welsh appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:03 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 5, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0504 Valeka Clarke v. Chairman, Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0504;

Valeka Clarke v. Chairman, Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

Docket #FIC 2016-0505;

Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools

Docket #FIC 2016-0507;

Valeka Clarke v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

           

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 5, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0505 Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0504;

Valeka Clarke v. Chairman, Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

Docket #FIC 2016-0505;

Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools

Docket #FIC 2016-0507;

Valeka Clarke v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

           

Dated:  October 6, 2016
October 5, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0507 Valeka Clarke v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0504;

Valeka Clarke v. Chairman, Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

Docket #FIC 2016-0505;

Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools

Docket #FIC 2016-0507;

Valeka Clarke v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

           

Dated:  October 6, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 6, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0177;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
October 6, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0286;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
October 6, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0121 Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0121;

Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 
October 6, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0167 Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0167;

Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

Cecil Young and Patricia Young appeared on their own behalf.   Attorney Tyisha Toms appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:30 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:55 PM.

Dated:  October 7, 2016
October 6, 2016  2:30 PM 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

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

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

Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Terrence O'Neill appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:30 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:18 PM.

Dated:  October 7, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0428 Robert Salatto v. Kevin Halloran, Chief, Police Department, Town of Branford; Police Department, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 7, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0428;

Robert Salatto v. Kevin Halloran, Chief, Police Department, Town of Branford; Police Department, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford
October 7, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0497 The Connecticut Campaign for Consumer Choice v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance; and State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 7, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0497;

The Connecticut Campaign for Consumer Choice v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance; and State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance

 
October 7, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0529 R. John Farnham v. Town Manager, Town of Rocky Hill; and Town of Rocky Hill

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0529;

R. John Farnham v. Town Manager, Town of Rocky Hill; and Town of Rocky Hill
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