Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of October 31, 2016 through November 4, 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 31, 2016  11:00 AM  FIC 2016-0564 Maritza Rosado Mercado v. Labor Relations/Information Specialist, Office of Labor Relations, Board of Education, Hartford Public Schools; and Board of Education, Hartford Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0609 Russell Zimberlin v. Mayor, City of New Britian; and City of New Britain
FIC 2016-0610 Russell Zimberlin v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Britian; Police Department, City of New Britain; and City of New Britain
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0624 Martin Edgar v. Adam Cloud, Treasurer, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
November 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0427 Randy Dixon v. Armando J. Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0617 Daniel Ravizza and the New England Regional Council of Carpenters v. Director, Housing Authority, City of New Haven; Housing Authority, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0614 Valerie Rossetti v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0628 Eric Desmond v. Chief Executive Officer, Yale New Haven Hospital; and Yale New Haven Hospital
November 2, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0623 Tamara Lanier v. Director, Legal Services, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
 1:00 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
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0604 Eric Cotton and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
November 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0151 Luis Diaz v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport
FIC 2016-0589 Luis Diaz v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0627 Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0632 Lauren Sievert, Mike Savino and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0616 Walter Lambert v. Director of Administration, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
November 4, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0578 David Osuch v. Timothy Carey, Environmental Analyst III, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Rebecca Cutler, Environmental Analyst II, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0498 Phyllis Genel v. First Selectman, Town of Woodbridge; Board of Selectmen, Town of Woodbridge; and Town of Woodbridge
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0504 Valeka Clarke v. Chairman, Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; Juvenile Review Board, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0505 Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0507 Valeka Clarke v. Chief, Police Department, City of Middletown; Police Department, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 October 31, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0564 Maritza Rosado Mercado v. Labor Relations/Information Specialist, Office of Labor Relations, Board of Education, Hartford Public Schools; and Board of Education, Hartford Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 31, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0564;

Maritza Rosado Mercado v. Labor Relations/Information Specialist, Office of Labor Relations, Board of Education, Hartford Public Schools; and Board of Education, Hartford Public Schools

 
 October 31, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0609 Russell Zimberlin v. Mayor, City of New Britian; and City of New Britain

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 31, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0609;

Russell Zimberlin v. Mayor, City of New Britian; and City of New Britain

 
 October 31, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0610 Russell Zimberlin v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Britian; Police Department, City of New Britain; and City of New Britain

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 31, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0610;

Russell Zimberlin v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Britian; Police Department, City of New Britain; and City of New Britain
 October 31, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0624 Martin Edgar v. Adam Cloud, Treasurer, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 31, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0624;

Martin Edgar v. Adam Cloud, Treasurer, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

Martin Edgar appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Cynthia Lauture appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:40 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:21 PM.

Dated:  November 1, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0427 Randy Dixon v. Armando J. 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 November 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0427;

Randy Dixon v. Armando J. Perez, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
November 1, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0617 Daniel Ravizza and the New England Regional Council of Carpenters v. Director, Housing Authority, City of New Haven; Housing Authority, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0617;

Daniel Ravizza and the New England Regional Council of Carpenters v. Director, Housing Authority, City of New Haven; Housing Authority, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
November 1, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0614 Valerie Rossetti v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0614;

Valerie Rossetti v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health

Attorney Daniel Klau appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General Kerry Anne Colson appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:05 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:19 PM.

Dated:  November 4, 2016
November 1, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0628 Eric Desmond v. Chief Executive Officer, Yale New Haven Hospital; and Yale New Haven Hospital
     

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 1, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0628;

Eric Desmond v. Chief Executive Officer, Yale New Haven Hospital; and Yale New Haven Hospital
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 2, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0623 Tamara Lanier v. Director, Legal Services, 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 November 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0623;

Tamara Lanier v. Director, Legal Services, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch

Tamara Lanier appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Martin Libbin appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:37 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:16 PM.

Dated:  November 3, 2016
November 2, 2016  1:00 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 November 2, 2016 at 1:00 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:  November 3, 2016
November 2, 2016  1:00 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 November 2, 2016 at 1:00 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:  November 3, 2016
November 2, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0604 Eric Cotton and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0604;

Eric Cotton and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

            Eric Cotton and The Meriden Record Journal failed to appear.   Attorney John H. Gorman appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

            The hearing convened at 2:45 PM, with Commissioner Matthew Streeter presiding. 

            The hearing adjourned at 2:50 PM.

Dated:  November 3, 2016
 

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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0151 Luis Diaz v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for November 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

                                                 

Docket #FIC 2016-0151;

Luis Diaz v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport

Docket #FIC 2016-0589;

Luis Diaz v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

           

Dated:  November 4, 2016
November 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0589 Luis Diaz v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
November 3, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0627 Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0627;

Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

Halina Trelski appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Mary K. Lenehan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:04 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:59 PM.

Dated:  November 4, 2016
November 3, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0632 Lauren Sievert, Mike Savino and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0632;

Lauren Sievert, Mike Savino and the Meriden Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; Police Department, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden

Lauren Sievert and Mike Savino appeared on their own behalf.   Attorney John H. Gorman appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:05 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:40 PM.

Dated:  November 4, 2016
November 3, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0616 Walter Lambert v. Director of Administration, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 3, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0616;

Walter Lambert v. Director of Administration, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0578 David Osuch v. Timothy Carey, Environmental Analyst III, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Rebecca Cutler, Environmental Analyst II, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
November 4, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0498 Phyllis Genel v. First Selectman, Town of Woodbridge; Board of Selectmen, Town of Woodbridge; and Town of Woodbridge
November 4, 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
November 4, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0505 Valeka Clarke v. Superintendent of Schools, Middletown Public Schools; and Middletown Public Schools
November 4, 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