Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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Hearing AGD 05/02/2016

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of May 2, 2016 through May 6, 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
May 2, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2015-847 Friends of Ryan Park, Inc. v. Chairman, Second Taxing District of Norwalk; and SecondTaxing District of Norwalk
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0036 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0057 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0059 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
May 3, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0082 Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0030 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0100 Darrell Stancuna v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 4, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-524 Faroulh Dorlette v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0069 Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0067 Nancy Chapman and Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc. v. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; and the City of Norwalk
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0093 Roy Charles Wright v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
May 5, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-611 James McManama v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0058 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0112 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0113 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0114 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
May 6, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0099 John Matava v. Building Department, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0098 Greg Campbell v. First Selectman, Town of Beacon Falls; Board of Selectmen, Town of Beacon Falls; and Town of Beacon Falls

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 2, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2015-847 Friends of Ryan Park, Inc. v. Chairman, Second Taxing District of Norwalk; and SecondTaxing District of Norwalk
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-847;
Friends of Ryan Park, Inc. v. Chairman, Second Taxing District of Norwalk; and SecondTaxing District of Norwalk
Attorney Daniel Cooper appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney Kara A. T. Murphy 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, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:18 PM.
Dated: May 3, 2016
May 2, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0036 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0036;
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
May 2, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0057 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 2, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0057;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0059 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0059;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 3, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0082 Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0082;
Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 3, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0030
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0030;
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
May 3, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0100 Darrell Stancuna 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 May 3, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0100;
Darrell Stancuna v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Darrell Stancuna appeared on his own behalf. Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:28 PM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:55 PM.
Dated: May 5, 2016

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 4, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-524 Faroulh Dorlette v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-524;
Faroulh Dorlette v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 4, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0069 Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0069;
Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
May 4, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0067 Nancy Chapman and Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc. v. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; and the City of Norwalk
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0067;
Nancy Chapman and Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc. v. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; and the City of Norwalk
May 4, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0093 Roy Charles Wright v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0093;
Roy Charles Wright v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 5, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-611 James McManama v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-611;
James McManama v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
May 5, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0058 Sally Roberts 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 May 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0058;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
May 5, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0112 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0113 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0114 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for May 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0112;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket #FIC 2016-0113;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket #FIC 2016-0114;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
May 6, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0099 John Matava v. Building Department, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0099;
John Matava v. Building Department, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
May 6, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0098 Greg Campbell v. First Selectman, Town of Beacon Falls; Board of Selectmen, Town of Beacon Falls; and Town of Beacon Falls
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0098;
Greg Campbell v. First Selectman, Town of Beacon Falls; Board of Selectmen, Town of Beacon Falls; and Town of Beacon Falls

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