The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of May 16, 2016 through May 20, 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 |
| May 16, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-628 | Edmundo Mendieta v. Scott Semple, 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 | FIC 2015-821 | Anthony D'Angelo v. Chairman, Lake Zoar Authority; and Lake Zoar Authority | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-877 | 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 | ||
| May 17, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-644 | Andres Sosa v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2016-0156 | Jon Schoenhorn v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-732 | Torrey Townsend v. Superintendent of Schools, New Haven Public Schools; and New Haven Public Schools | |
| 2:30 PM | Virginia Brown v. Kevin Lembo, Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, State of Connecticut; and Office of the Comptroller, State of Connecticut | ||
| May 18, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2016-0071 | Ethan Fry and the Valley Independent Sentinel 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 2016-0149 | Michael Winkler v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Vernon; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon | |
| 2:30 PM | Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury | ||
| May 19, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-491 | Wilfredo Franco v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2016-0029 | Daniel Lynch v. Chief Court Administrator, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2016-0130 | Nsonsa Kisala v. Raul Pino, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health | |
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2016-0121 | Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport | |
| Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport | |||
| May 20, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2016-0005 | Scott Swain v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2016-0002 | Tyler Mitchell and the New England Health Care Employees Union v. Healthcare Advocate, State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate | |
| 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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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| May 16, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-628 | Edmundo Mendieta v. Scott Semple, 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 May 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-628;
Edmundo Mendieta v. Dora B. Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Edmundo Mendieta appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone. Assistant Attorney General James Caley appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:37 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:10 AM. Dated: May 17, 2016 | |||
| May 16, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-821 | Anthony D'Angelo v. Chairman, Lake Zoar Authority; and Lake Zoar Authority |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-821;
Anthony D'Angelo v. Chairman, Lake Zoar Authority; and Lake Zoar Authority Anthony D'Angelo appeared on his own behalf. Ed Kasinski appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:01 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:42 PM. Dated: May 16, 2016 | |||
| May 16, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-877 | Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-877;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |||
| May 16, 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 | |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 16, 2016 at 2:30 PM was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-874;
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 |
| May 17, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-644 | Andres Sosa v. Scott Semple, 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 matter was held on May 17, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-644;
Andres Sosa v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Andres Sosa appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone. Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:37 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:35 AM. Dated: May 18, 2016 | |||
| May 17, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2016-0156 | Jon Schoenhorn 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 May 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0156;
Jon Schoenhorn v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| May 17, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-732 | Torrey Townsend v. Superintendent of Schools, New Haven Public Schools; and New Haven Public Schools |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-732;
Torrey Townsend v. Superintendent of Schools, New Haven Public Schools; and New Haven Public Schools | |||
| May 17, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Virginia Brown v. Kevin Lembo, Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, State of Connecticut; and Office of the Comptroller, State of Connecticut | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 17, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0118;
Virginia Brown v. Kevin Lembo, Comptroller, Office of the Comptroller, State of Connecticut; and Office of the Comptroller, State of Connecticut Virginia Brown appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Philip Miller appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:38 PM, with Commissioner Jonathan Einhorn presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:22 PM. Dated: May 18, 2016 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| May 18, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2016-0071 | Ethan Fry and the Valley Independent Sentinel 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 May 18, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0071;
Ethan Fry and the Valley Independent Sentinel v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Ethan Fry appeared on behalf of the complainants. Assistant Attorney General Stephen Sarnoski 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 Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:04 AM. Dated: May 19, 2016 | |||
| May 18, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2016-0149 | Michael Winkler v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Vernon; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 18, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0149;
Michael Winkler v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Vernon; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon Michael Winkler appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Martin B. Burke appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Commissioner Matthew Streeter presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:50 PM. Dated: May 19, 2016 | |||
| May 18, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury | |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 18, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0069;
Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| May 19, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-491 | Wilfredo Franco 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 May 19, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-491; Wilfredo Franco v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven | |||
| May 19, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2016-0029 | Daniel Lynch v. Chief Court Administrator, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0029;
Daniel Lynch v. Chief Court Administrator, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch Daniel Lynch appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Martin Libbin appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:03 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:23 PM. Dated: May 20, 2016 | |||
| May 19, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2016-0130 | Nsonsa Kisala v. Raul Pino, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 19, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0130; Nsonsa Kisala v. Raul Pino, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health | |||
| May 19, 2016 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2016-0121 | Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport |
| Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport | |||
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for May 19, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0121; Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport Docket #FIC 2016-0167;
Cecil Young and Patricia Young v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport Dated: May 20, 2016 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| May 20, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2016-0005 | Scott Swain v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; 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 May 20, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0005; Scott Swain v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| May 20, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2016-0002 | Tyler Mitchell and the New England Health Care Employees Union v. Healthcare Advocate, State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0002; Tyler Mitchell and the New England Health Care Employees Union v. Healthcare Advocate, State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate | |||
| May 20, 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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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 20, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
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 Susan McCall appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Jessica Richmond Smith appeared on behalf of Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools. Attorney Patricia Sullivan appeared on behalf of the 1st Selectman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:05 PM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:36 PM. Dated: May 24, 2016 | |||