Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 14, 2016 through November 18, 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
November 14, 2016  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0279 Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
FIC 2016-0594 Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0649 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0640 Michael Festa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Watertown; Police Department, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0643 Robert Goodrich and RACCE v. Chairman, Board of Education, Waterbury Public Schools; and Board of Education, Waterbury Public Schools
November 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0140 Jan Gawlik v. Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0430 Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0651 AFSCME Council 4 and the New London Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; Police Department, City of New London; and City of New London
November 16, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
November 17, 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
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0642 Jerry McGuire, Alexander Wood and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0644 The New Haven Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0647 Kevin Mathewson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
November 18, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0514 Christopher Shuckra v. Jonathan Harris, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0635 George Bartholomew v. First Selectman, Town of Washington; Board of Selectmen, Town of Washington; and Town of Washington
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 November 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0279 Kacey Lewis 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 consolidated matters was held on November 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0279;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Docket #FIC 2016-0594;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Kacey Lewis 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 9:37 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:50 AM.

Dated:  November 15, 2016
November 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0594 Kacey Lewis 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 consolidated matters was held on November 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0279;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Docket #FIC 2016-0594;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Kacey Lewis 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 9:37 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:50 AM.

Dated:  November 15, 2016
 November 14, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0649 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0649;

Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

 
 November 14, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0640 Michael Festa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Watertown; Police Department, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0640;

Michael Festa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Watertown; Police Department, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

 
 November 14, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0643 Robert Goodrich and RACCE v. Chairman, Board of Education, Waterbury Public Schools; and Board of Education, Waterbury Public Schools

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0643;

Robert Goodrich and RACCE v. Chairman, Board of Education, Waterbury Public Schools; and Board of Education, Waterbury Public Schools

Robert Goodrich appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kevin Daly 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 Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 4:45 PM.

Dated:  November 15, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
November 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0140 Jan Gawlik v. Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0140;

Jan Gawlik v. Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State

Jan Gawlik appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Assistant Attorney General Philip Miller appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:52 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:08 AM.

Dated:  November 16, 2016
 November 15, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0430 Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0430;

Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

Attorney Jeffrey White appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General Matthew Budzik 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 Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:30 PM.

Dated:  November 16, 2016
 November 15, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0651 AFSCME Council 4 and the New London Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; Police Department, City of New London; and City of New London

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0651; 

AFSCME Council 4 and the New London Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; Police Department, City of New London; and City of New London

John Miller appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Brian Estep appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney Troy Raccuia appeared on behalf of Cynthia Olivero.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:33 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:22 PM.

Dated:  November 16, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 November 17, 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

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0589;

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

Luis Diaz appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Tamara Titre appeared on behalf of the respondents.  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 9:57 AM.

Dated:  November 17, 2016
 November 17, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0642 Jerry McGuire, Alexander Wood and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0642;

Jerry McGuire, Alexander Wood and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor
 November 17, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0644 The New Haven Police Union v. 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 November 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0644;

The New Haven Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 November 17, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0647 Kevin Mathewson 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 November 17, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0647;

Kevin Mathewson v. 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
November 18, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0514 Christopher Shuckra v. Jonathan Harris, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0514;

Christopher Shuckra v. Jonathan Harris, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection

Christopher Shuckra appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Julianne Avallone appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:33 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:50 AM.

Dated:  November 18, 2016
November 18, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0635 George Bartholomew v. First Selectman, Town of Washington; Board of Selectmen, Town of Washington; and Town of Washington

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0635;

George Bartholomew v. First Selectman, Town of Washington; Board of Selectmen, Town of Washington; and Town of Washington

George Bartholomew appeared on his own behalf.   First Selectman Mark Lyon 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 12:04 PM.

Dated:  November 21, 2016
November 18, 2016  1:00 PM 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 November 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0177;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
November 18, 2016  2:30 PM 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 November 18, 2016  at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0286;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford