Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 22, 2016 through February 26, 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 22, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-686 Albert Farah v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 11:00 AM Kenneth Krayeske v. James C. Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 1:00 PM Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
  Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 2:30 PM Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 February 23, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-863 David Taylor v. Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender
 11:00 AM 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
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-783 Adam Osmond v. President, Connecticut Lottery Corporation; and Connecticut Lottery Corporation
 2:30 PM Charles Du and the Jerome Frank Legal Services Organization v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 February 24, 2016  No Special Meetings Scheduled
 February 25, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-826 Timothy Townsend v. City Clerk, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-746 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Benjamin Barnes, Secretary, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-832 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-834 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 February 26, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-691 R. John Farnham v. Town Manager, Town of Rocky Hill; and Town of Rocky Hill
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-633 Allison Fennelly v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Cheshire; Police Department, Town of Cheshire; and Town of Cheshire
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 22, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-686 Albert Farah 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 matter for February 22, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-686;
Albert Farah v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 February 22, 2016  11:00 AM Kenneth Krayeske v. James C. Rovella, 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 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-516;
Kenneth Krayeske v. James C. Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 February 22, 2016  1:00 PM Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
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 February 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-835;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket  #FIC 2015-836;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket  #FIC  2015-837;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 February 22, 2016  2:30 PM Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
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 February 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-840;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket  #FIC  2015-841;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 23, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-863 David Taylor v. Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 23, 2016 at 9:30 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-863;
David Taylor v. Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender
 February 23, 2016  11:00 AM 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
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
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
 February 23, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-783 Adam Osmond v. President, Connecticut Lottery Corporation; and Connecticut Lottery Corporation
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-783;
Adam Osmond v. President, Connecticut Lottery Corporation; and Connecticut Lottery Corporation
 February 23, 2016  2:30 PM Charles Du and the Jerome Frank Legal Services Organization 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 February 23, 2016 at 2:30 PM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-845;
Charles Du and the Jerome Frank Legal Services Organization v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 25, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-826 Timothy Townsend v. City Clerk, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-826;
Timothy Townsend v. City Clerk, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Timothy Townsend appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:36 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:04 AM.
Dated:  February 26, 2016
 February 25, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-746 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Benjamin Barnes, Secretary, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-746;
Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Benjamin Barnes, Secretary, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Gareth Bye 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:30 PM.
Dated:  February 26, 2016
 February 25, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-832 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-832;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 February 25, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-834 Sally Roberts 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 February 25, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-834;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 February 26, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-691 R. John Farnham v. Town Manager, Town of Rocky Hill; and Town of Rocky Hill
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-691;
R. John Farnham v. Town Manager, Town of Rocky Hill; and Town of Rocky Hill
 February 26, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-633 Allison Fennelly v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Cheshire; Police Department, Town of Cheshire; and Town of Cheshire
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-633;
Allison Fennelly v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Cheshire; Police Department, Town of Cheshire; and Town of Cheshire