The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of January 4, 2016 through January 8, 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 |
| January 4, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-701 | Jorge Alvarez v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-703 | Larry McCown v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-705 | Vance Solman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |
| 2:30 PM | Courtney Jackson v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | ||
| Courtney Jackson v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| January 5, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-641 | Greg Smith and the New London Day v. Chairman, Board of Ethics, City of New London; Board of Ethics, City of New London; and City of New London |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-670 | Marissa Lowthert v. Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; and Wilton Public Schools | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-687 | Mari-Ellen Valyo v. Arthur Melycher, Chairman, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town of Winchester; and Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town of Winsted | |
| 2:30 PM | Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
| January 6, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-306 | Shaka Shabazz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-698 | Jason Schilling v. Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District #10; and Regional School District #10 | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-640 | Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton | |
| 2:30 PM | Gregory A. Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | ||
| Gregory Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | |||
| Gregory Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | |||
| January 7, 2016 | 9:00 AM | FIC 2015-222 | Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union, Local 3144 v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Kathleen Foster, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
| January 8, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-316 | Robert Salatto v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-710 | Joseph Packtor v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Branford, Police Department, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-696 | Patrick DeAngelis v. Michael McCormack, Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Middlebury; Board of Finance, Town of Middlebury; and Town of Middlebury | |
| 2:30 PM | Elizabeth Wassmundt v. Chairman, Board of Education, Mansfield Public Schools; and Board of Education, Mansfield Public Schools | ||
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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| January 4, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-701 | Jorge Alvarez v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-701;
Jorge Alvarez v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| January 4, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-703 | Larry McCown v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-703;
Larry McCown v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| January 4, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-705 | Vance Solman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-705;
Vance Solman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| January 4, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Courtney Jackson v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |
| Courtney Jackson v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for January 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-702;
Courtney Jackson v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Docket #FIC 2015-707;
Courtney Jackson v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven Dated: January 5, 2016 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| January 5, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-641 | Greg Smith and the New London Day v. Chairman, Board of Ethics, City of New London; Board of Ethics, City of New London; and City of New London |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-641;
Greg Smith and the New London Day v. Chairman, Board of Ethics, City of New London; Board of Ethics, City of New London; and City of New London | |||
| January 5, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-670 | Marissa Lowthert v. Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; and Wilton Public Schools |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-670;
Marissa Lowthert v. Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; and Wilton Public Schools | |||
| January 5, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-687 | Mari-Ellen Valyo v. Arthur Melycher, Chairman, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town of Winchester; and Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town of Winsted |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-687;
Mari-Ellen Valyo v. Arthur Melycher, Chairman, Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town of Winchester; and Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town of Winsted | |||
| January 5, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 5, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-713;
Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| January 6, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-306 | Shaka Shabazz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-306;
Shaka Shabazz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| January 6, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-698 | Jason Schilling v. Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District #10; and Regional School District #10 |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-698;
Jason Schilling v. Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District #10; and Regional School District #10 Jason Schilling appeared on his own behalf. Attorney William Connon 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:15 PM. Dated: January 8, 2016 | |||
| January 6, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-640 | Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-640;
Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton | |||
| January 6, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Gregory A. Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | |
| Gregory Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | |||
| Gregory Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | |||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 6, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-694;
Gregory A. Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport Docket #FIC 2015-712;
Gregory Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport Docket #FIC 2015-718;
Gregory Slate v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport Gregory Slate failed to appear. Attorney Gail Kelly appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:38 PM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:42 PM Dated: January 13, 2016 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| January 7, 2016 | 9:00 AM | FIC 2015-222 | Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union, Local 3144 v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Kathleen Foster, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 7, 2016, at 9:00 AM was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-222;
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union, Local 3144 v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Kathleen Foster, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| January 8, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-316 | Robert Salatto v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 8, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-316;
Robert Salatto v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven | |||
| January 8, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-710 | Joseph Packtor v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Branford, Police Department, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-710;
Joseph Packtor v. Geoffrey Morgan, Captain, Police Department, Town of Branford, Police Department, Town of Branford; and Town of Branford | |||
| January 8, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-696 | Patrick DeAngelis v. Michael McCormack, Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Middlebury; Board of Finance, Town of Middlebury; and Town of Middlebury |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-696;
Patrick DeAngelis v. Michael McCormack, Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Middlebury; Board of Finance, Town of Middlebury; and Town of Middlebury | |||
| January 8, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Elizabeth Wassmundt v. Chairman, Board of Education, Mansfield Public Schools; and Board of Education, Mansfield Public Schools | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 8, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-714;
Elizabeth Wassmundt v. Chairman, Board of Education, Mansfield Public Schools; and Board of Education, Mansfield Public Schools Elizabeth Wassmundt appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Kevin Roy 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, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:55 PM. Dated: January 12, 2016 | |||