Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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Hearing AG 2016/10/17

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 17, 2016 through October 21, 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.

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 17, 2016 9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0386 Ryan Taylor 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 2016-0549 Tara Battistoni v. Director of Human Resources, Torrington Public Schools; and Torrington Public Schools
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0545 David Fuller v. Town Council, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
October 18, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0043 Robert Hair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0561 Ethan Fry and the Valley Independent Sentinel v. Chairman, Board of Education, Ansonia Public Schools; and Board of Education, Ansonia Public Schools
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0531 Carl Thomas v. Public Facilities Department, City of Bridgeport; Information Technology Services, City of Bridgeport; Office of the Mayor, City of Bridgeport; Parks and Recreation Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0557 Georgiann Dogolo v. Community Services Administrator, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
October 19, 2016 9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0231 Charles Marshall v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury;  Police Department; City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0272 Frederick Lovejoy v. Chairman, Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Easton; and Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Easton
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0558 Susan Cusato v. Director of Human Resources, State of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University; and State of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0397 Peter Prowda v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
October20, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0284 Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0383 Richard Lindquist v. Chief Executive Officer for Health Affairs, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
October 21, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0075 Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; and City of Derby
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0191 Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 17, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0386 Ryan Taylor v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 17, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0386;

Ryan Taylor v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 

Ryan Taylor appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:47 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:27 AM.

Dated:  October 18, 2016

 

 
October 17, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0549 Tara Battistoni v. Director of Human Resources, Torrington Public Schools; and Torrington Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0549;

Tara Battistoni v. Director of Human Resources, Torrington Public Schools; and Torrington Public Schools

 
October 17, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0545 David Fuller v. Town Council, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

 

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 17, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0545;

David Fuller v. Town Council, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

 

 

 

Daniel Fuller appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Bryan LeClerc 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 Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

 

The hearing adjourned at 3:10 PM.

 

Dated:  October 18, 2016

 

 

 

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 18, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0043 Robert Hair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport

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

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0043;

Robert Hair v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport

Robert Hair appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Respondents failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:45 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:55 AM.

Dated:  October 20, 2016

 

 

 
October 18, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0561 Ethan Fry and the Valley Independent Sentinel v. Chairman, Board of Education, Ansonia Public Schools; and Board of Education, Ansonia Public Schools

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

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0561;

Ethan Fry and the Valley Independent Sentinel v. Chairman, Board of Education, Ansonia Public Schools; and Board of Education, Ansonia Public Schools

 

Ethan Fry appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Frederick L. Dorsey 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 Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:28 AM.

Dated:  October 20, 2016

 

 
October 18, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0531 Carl Thomas v. Public Facilities Department, City of Bridgeport; Information Technology Services, City of Bridgeport; Office of the Mayor, City of Bridgeport; Parks and Recreation Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

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

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0531;

Carl Thomas v. Public Facilities Department, City of Bridgeport; Information Technology Services, City of Bridgeport; Office of the Mayor, City of Bridgeport; Parks and Recreation Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 

Attorney Andrew Morrissey appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Respondents failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:08 PM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:27 PM.

Dated:  October 20, 2016

 
October 18, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0557 Georgiann Dogolo v. Community Services Administrator, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 18, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

 

           

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0557;

Georgiann Dogolo v. Community Services Administrator, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 19, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0231 Charles Marshall v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury;  Police Department; City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 19, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0231;

Charles Marshall v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury;  Police Department; City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

 
October 19, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0272 Frederick Lovejoy v. Chairman, Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Easton; and Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Easton

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0272;

Frederick Lovejoy v. Chairman, Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Easton; and Board of Police Commissioners, Town of Easton  
October 19, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0558 Susan Cusato v. Director of Human Resources, State of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University; and State of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 19, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0558;

Susan Cusato v. Director of Human Resources, State of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University; and State of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University

 
October 19, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0397 Peter Prowda v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0397;

Peter Prowda v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education

 

Peter Prowda appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Darren Cunningham appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:31 PM, with Commissioner Matthew Streeter presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 4:40 PM.

Dated:  October 20, 2016

 

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 20, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0284 Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, 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 20, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0284;

Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 
October 20, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0383 Richard Lindquist v. Chief Executive Officer for Health Affairs, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

 

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

 

           

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0383;

Richard Lindquist v. Chief Executive Officer for Health Affairs, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

 

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 21, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0075 Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; and City of Derby

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 21, 2016 at 9:30 AM was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0075;

Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; and City of Derby

 
October 21, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0191 Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller

 

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 21, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0191;

Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller

 

Virginia Brown appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Josephine Graff and Assistant Attorney General Ann Lynch appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:57 PM, with Commissioner Jonathan Einhorn presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:50 PM.

Dated:  October 24, 2016