The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of February 29, 2016 through March 4, 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 29, 2016 | 11:00 AM | Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools | |
| 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 | Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police | ||
| March 1, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-892 | John Vivo v. Scott Semple, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-851 | Sean Michel and Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield, Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield | |
| 2:30 PM | Noelle Bates v. Director, Personnel Department, City of Bristol; Personnel Department, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol | ||
| March 2, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-385 | James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-599 | Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |
| 2:30 PM | Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | ||
| March 3, 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 2015-856 | Congregations Organized for New Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport | |
| 1:00 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 | |
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-846 | Bradshaw Smith v. Stephen Mitchell, Chairman, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District | |
| March 4, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-867 | John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| FIC 2015-869 | John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-865 | Phyliss Swebilius and the New Haven Register v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Milford; and Police Department, Town of Milford | |
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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| February 29, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-757 | Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-757; Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools | |||
| February 29, 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 |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 29, 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 29, 2016 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-848 | Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-848; Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| March 1, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-892 | John Vivo v. Scott Semple, 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 March 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-892; John Vivo v. Scott Semple, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| March 1, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-851 | Sean Michel and Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield, Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-851; Sean Michel and Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield, Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield | |||
| March 1, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Noelle Bates v. Director, Personnel Department, City of Bristol; Personnel Department, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-855;
Noelle Bates v. Director, Personnel Department, City of Bristol; Personnel Department, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol Noelle Bates appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Kenneth Weinstock appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:35 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:30 PM. Dated: March 3, 2016 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| March 2, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-385 | James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-385;
James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection James Torlai failed to appear. Assistant Attorney General James W. Caley 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:49 AM. Dated: March 3, 2016 | |||
| March 2, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-599 | Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-599;
Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Bryan L. LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:15 PM. Dated: March 3, 2016 | |||
| March 2, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-600;
Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Bryan L. LeClerc 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:33 PM. Dated: March 3, 2016 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| March 3, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-756 | Jason Goode 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 March 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-756; Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| March 3, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-856 | Congregations Organized for New Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-856; Congregations Organized for New Connecticut v. Joseph L. Gaudett, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport | |||
| March 3, 2016 | 1:00 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 |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 3, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
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 Nsonsa Kisala appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Natalie Braswell appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:04 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:03 PM. Dated: March 7, 2016 | |||
| March 3, 2016 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-846 | Bradshaw Smith v. Stephen Mitchell, Chairman, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 3, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-846; Bradshaw Smith v. Stephen Mitchell, Chairman, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| March 4, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-867 | John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| FIC 2015-869 | John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on March 4, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-867;
John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Docket #FIC 2015-869;
John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction John Kaminski 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 9:46 AM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:32 AM Dated: March 9, 2016 | |||
| March 4, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-865 | Phyliss Swebilius and the New Haven Register v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Milford; and Police Department, Town of Milford |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-865; Phyllis Swebilius and the New Haven Register v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Milford; and Police Department, Town of Milford | |||