Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 1, 2016 through February 5, 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
 February 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-756 Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM 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
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-764 Kamiya Knox v. Manager, Crossroads Inc.; and Crossroads Inc.
 2:30 PM Christopher Bielek v. Donna Cullen, Chairman, Board of Education, Regional School District 16; and Board of Education, Regional School District 16
 February 2, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-649 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-651 Robert Cushman v. Manager, Emergency Services, City of Hartford; Emergency Services, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-723 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner,  State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 2:30 PM Robert Bryson and June Stefanek v. President, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; Board of Finance, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
 February 3, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-713 Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-801 Kenneth Krayeske v. Henry Burgos, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, City of Hartford; Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 February 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-781 Constantino Antonares v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-798 Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. 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
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-790 Ed Schwing v. Chairman, Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam; and Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-669 Debora Goldstein v. Chairman, Mayor's Energy and Environmental Task Force, City of Norwalk; Mayor's Energy and Environmental Task Force, City of Norwalk; and City of Norwalk
 February 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-666 Thomas Tanner v. Michael Maniago, Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; Police Department, City of Torrington; and City of Torrington
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-724 Georgia Tedla v. Director of Human Resources, Greenwich Public Schools; and Greenwich Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-811 Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
FIC 2015-813 Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
 2:30 PM Nsonsa Kisala v. Brenda Halpin, Director, Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller; and Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-756 Jason Goode 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 February 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-756;
Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Jason Goode appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Nancy Kase O'Brasky appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Dated:  February 2, 2016
 February 1, 2016  11:00 AM 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
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
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
Mari-Ellen Valyo appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Kevin F. Nelligan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:07 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 12:33 PM.
Dated:  February 2, 2016
 February 1, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-764 Kamiya Knox v. Manager, Crossroads Inc.; and Crossroads Inc.
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-764;
Kamiya Knox v. Manager, Crossroads Inc.; and Crossroads Inc.
 February 1, 2016  2:30 PM Christopher Bielek v. Donna Cullen, Chairman, Board of Education, Regional School District 16; and Board of Education, Regional School District 16
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-772;
Christopher Bielik v. Donna Cullen, Chairman, Board of Education, Regional School District 16; and Board of Education, Regional School District 16
Attorney Frederick D. Stanek appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Jessica L. Ritter appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:31 PM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:34 PM.
Dated:  February 2, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 2, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-649 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 February 2, 2016 at 9:30 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-649;
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 February 2, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-651 Robert Cushman v. Manager, Emergency Services, City of Hartford; Emergency Services, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-651;
Robert Cushman v. Manager, Emergency Services, City of Hartford; Emergency Services, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 February 2, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-723 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner,  State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-723;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner,  State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Sally Roberts appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General John Tucker appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:00 PM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:34 PM.
Dated:  February 3, 2016
 February 2, 2016  2:30 PM Robert Bryson and June Stefanek v. President, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; Board of Finance, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 2, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-797;
Robert Bryson and June Stefanek v. President, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; Board of Finance, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 3, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-713 Torrey Townsend 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 February 3, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-713;
Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Torrey Townsend failed to appear.   Attorney Nicole Anker appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:16 AM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:16 AM.
Dated:   February 4, 2016
 February 3, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-801 Kenneth Krayeske v. Henry Burgos, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, City of Hartford; Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 3, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-801;
Kenneth Krayeske v. Henry Burgos, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, City of Hartford; Office of Human Resources and Labor Relations, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-781 Constantino Antonares 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 February 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-781;
Constantino Antonares v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 February 4, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-798 Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. 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
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-798;
Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. 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
 February 4, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-790 Ed Schwing v. Chairman, Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam; and Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-790;
Ed Schwing v. Chairman, Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam; and Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam
 February 4, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-669 Debora Goldstein v. Chairman, Mayor's Energy and Environmental Task Force, City of Norwalk; Mayor's Energy and Environmental Task Force, City of Norwalk; and City of Norwalk
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-669;
Debora Goldstein v. Chairman, Mayor's Energy and Environmental Task Force, City of Norwalk; Mayor's Energy and Environmental Task Force, City of Norwalk; and City of Norwalk
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-666 Thomas Tanner v. Michael Maniago, Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; Police Department, City of Torrington; and City of Torrington
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-666;
Thomas Tanner v. Michael Maniago, Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; Police Department, City of Torrington; and City of Torrington
 February 5, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-724 Georgia Tedla v. Director of Human Resources, Greenwich Public Schools; and Greenwich Public Schools
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-724;
Georgia Tedla v. Director of Human Resources, Greenwich Public Schools; and Greenwich Public Schools
 February 5, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-811 Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
FIC 2015-813 Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for February 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, were postponed.
  
Docket #FIC 2015-811;
Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health

Docket #FIC 2015-813;
Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut,
Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health



Dated:  February 5, 2016

 February 5, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-812 Nsonsa Kisala v. Brenda Halpin, Director, Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller; and Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 5, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-812;
Nsonsa Kisala v. Brenda Halpin, Director, Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller; and Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller