Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of March 7, 2016 through March 11, 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
 March 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-708 Timothy Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-795 Susan Skipp v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Child Enforcement; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Child Enforcement
 March 8, 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 2015-640 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
 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
Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
Nsonsa Kisala v. Raul Pino, Acting Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
 March 9, 2016  No Special Meetings Scheduled
 March 10, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-882 Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-803 Peter Tomalonis v. Eric Osanitsch, Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-789 Donald Sugalski v. Board of Commissioners, East Hartford Housing Authority; and East Hartford Housing Authority
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-345 Bradshaw Smith v. Randall Graff, Chairman, Capital Improvements Committee, Town of Windsor; and Capital Improvements  Committee, Town of Windsor
 March 11, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-888 Bradshaw Smith v. Donald Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor; Peter Souza, Town Manager, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-708 Timothy Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 7, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-708;
Timothy Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 March 7, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-795 Susan Skipp v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Child Enforcement; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Child Enforcement
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-795;
Susan Skipp v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Child Enforcement; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services, Bureau of Child Enforcement
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 8, 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
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 8, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-666;
Thomas Tanner v. Michael Maniago, Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; Police Department, City of Torrington; and City of Torrington Thomas Tanner appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Jaime LaMere appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Dated:  March 8, 2016
 March 8, 2016  11:00 AM 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
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM, 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
 March 8, 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
Nsonsa Kisala v. Jewel Mullen, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
  Nsonsa Kisala v. Raul Pino, Acting Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on March 8, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
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
Docket #FIC 2015-854;
Nsonsa Kisala v. Raul Pino, Acting Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Nsonsa Kisala appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kerry Anne Colson appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:03 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:39 PM
Dated:  March 9, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 10, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-882 Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston 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 consolidated matters was held on March 10, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-882;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Docket #FIC 2015-883;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Ira Alston failed to appear.   The respondents failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 9:32 AM
Dated:  March 11, 2016
 March 10, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-803 Peter Tomalonis v. Eric Osanitsch, Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 10, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-803;
Peter Tomalonis v. Eric Osanitsch, Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
 March 10, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-789 Donald Sugalski v. Board of Commissioners, East Hartford Housing Authority; and East Hartford Housing Authority
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 10, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-789;
Donald Sugalski v. Board of Commissioners, East Hartford Housing Authority; and East Hartford Housing Authority Donald Sugalski appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Ralph J. Alexander 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, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:17 PM.
Dated:  March 11, 2016
 March 10, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-345 Bradshaw Smith v. Randall Graff, Chairman, Capital Improvements Committee, Town of Windsor; and Capital Improvements  Committee, Town of Windsor
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 10, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-345;
Bradshaw Smith v. Randall Graff, Chairman, Capital Improvements Committee, Town of Windsor; and Capital Improvements  Committee, Town of Windsor
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 11, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-888 Bradshaw Smith v. Donald Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor; Peter Souza, Town Manager, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 11, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-888;
Bradshaw Smith v. Donald Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor; Peter Souza, Town Manager, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor