Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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Hearing AG 2016/10/24

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 24, 2016 through October 28, 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 24, 2016 11:00 AM  FIC 2016-0405 Elizabeth Adams v. Chairman, Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools; and Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools
  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 2016-0593 Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
October 25, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0410 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0358 Nancy Rossi v. Chairman, City Council, City of West Haven; City Council, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0423 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 2016-0591 Debra Dean v. Director, Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Bridgeport; Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
October 26, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
October 27, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0236 Omar Parra, Jr. v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; City of Stamford; 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 2016-0441 Thomas Stovall v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0500 Edward Peruta and the American News and Information Services, Inc. v. Regina Picard, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
 230 PM FIC 2012-650 Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
October 28, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0446 Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
FIC 2016-0533 Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0576 Carol Parisi v. Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0567 Susan Thorndike v. Chief, Police Department, Town of New Canaan; Police Department, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 24, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0405 Elizabeth Adams v. Chairman, Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools; and Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 24, 2016 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0405;

Elizabeth Adams v. Chairman, Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools; and Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools

 
October 24, 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 matter for October 24, 2016 at 1:00 PM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

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

 
October 24, 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

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 24, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

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

 

Attorney M. Leonard Caine appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General Steven M. Barry appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

 

The hearing convened at 1:40 PM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:45 PM.

Dated:  October 24, 2016

 
October 24, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0593 Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 24, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

 

           

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0593;

Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

 

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 25, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0410 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0410;

John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 

John Kaminski appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil 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 10:20 AM.

Dated:  October 27, 2016
October 25, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0358 Nancy Rossi v. Chairman, City Council, City of West Haven; City Council, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0358;

Nancy Rossi v. Chairman, City Council, City of West Haven; City Council, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

 

Nancy Rossi appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Henry C. Szadkowski 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 Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:08 PM.

Dated:  October 27, 2016
October 25, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0423 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 matter for October 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0423;

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

 
October 25, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0591 Debra Dean v. Director, Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Bridgeport; Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0591;

Debra Dean v. Director, Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Bridgeport; Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 

Debra Dean appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Tyisha Toms appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

 

The hearing convened at 2:35 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:10 PM.

Dated:  October 27, 2016

 

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 27, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0236 Omar Parra, Jr. v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; City of Stamford; 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 27, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0236;

Omar Parra, Jr. v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; City of Stamford; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

 

Omar Parra, Jr. appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Stephen Sarnoski appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

 

The hearing convened at 9:56 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:25 AM.

Dated:  November 1, 2016
October 27, 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 October 27, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0441;

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

 
October 27, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0500 Edward Peruta and the American News and Information Services, Inc. v. Regina Picard, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 27, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0500;

Edward Peruta and the American News and Information Services, Inc. v. Regina Picard, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch

 

Attorney Rachel Baird appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Martin Libbin 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 Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:57 PM.

Dated:  November 1, 2016
October 27, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2012-650 Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 27, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

Docket #FIC 2012-650;

Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority

 

Michael Harrington appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Daniel Krisch appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

 

The hearing convened at 2:32 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:54 PM.

Dated:  November 1, 2016

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
October 28, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0446 Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 28, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0446;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0533;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Warterbury; and City of Waterbury

           

Dated:  November 1, 2016
October 28, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0533 Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 28, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0446;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0533;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Warterbury; and City of Waterbury

           

Dated:  November 1, 2016
October 28, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0576 Carol Parisi v. Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0576;

Carol Parisi v. Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

 
October 28, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0567 Susan Thorndike v. Chief, Police Department, Town of New Canaan; Police Department, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan

 

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

 

           

 

Docket #FIC 2016-0567;

Susan Thorndike v. Chief, Police Department, Town of New Canaan; Police Department, Town of New Canaan; and Town of New Canaan