Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of July 11, 2016 through July 15, 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
 July 11, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0236 Omar Parra, Jr. v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0285 John Murphy v. David Merchant, Mayor, Town of Plymouth; and Town of Plymouth
 2:30 PM Michael Aronow v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General
 July 12, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0237 Ricardo Correa v. Jonathan Fontneau, Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0314 Loida John-Nicholson v. Chief Executive Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0241 Halina Trelski v. Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
 July 13, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 July 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0075 Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; and City of Derby
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0323 Paul Baer v. Gregg Lee, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Thompson; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0295 Linda Puetz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0302 James Torlai 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
 July 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0185 Albert Farah v. John Day, Director of Assigned Counsel, State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0239 Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield; Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0308 Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College
Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 11, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0236 Omar Parra, Jr. v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 11, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0236;

Omar Parra, Jr. v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

Omar Parra, Jr. appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Burt Rosenberg 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 9:57 AM.

Dated:  July 12, 2016

 
 July 11, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0285 John Murphy v. David Merchant, Mayor, Town of Plymouth; and Town of Plymouth

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 11, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0285;

John Murphy v. David Merchant, Mayor, Town of Plymouth; and Town of Plymouth

The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney William Hamzy appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:17 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:19 AM.

Dated:  July 12, 2016

 July 11, 2016  2:30 PM Michael Aronow v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 11, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0313;

Michael Aronow v. Attorney General, State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General

Michael Aronow appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Antoria Howard appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:43 PM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:59 PM.

Dated:  July 12, 2016

 
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 12, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0237 Ricardo Correa v. Jonathan Fontneau, Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 12, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0237;

Ricardo Correa v. Jonathan Fontneau, Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

 July 12, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0314 Loida John-Nicholson v. Chief Executive Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 12, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0314;

Loida John-Nicholson v. Chief Executive Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center

Loida John-Nicholson appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Jeff Blumenthal appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:27 PM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:29 PM.

Dated:  July 14, 2016

 July 12, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0241 Halina Trelski v. Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 12, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0241;

Halina Trelski v. Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities

Halina Trelski appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Mary Lenahan 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:05 PM.

Dated:  July 12, 2016

Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0075 Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; and City of Derby

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 14, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0075;

Cordaryl Silva v. Gerald Narowski, Chief, Police Department, City of Derby; Police Department, City of Derby; and City of Derby

 July 14, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0323 Paul Baer v. Gregg Lee, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Thompson; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0323;

Paul Baer v. Gregg Lee, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Thompson; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson

Paul Baer appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Steven E. Byrne 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, Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:25 PM.

Dated:  July 14, 2016

 
 July 14, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0295 Linda Puetz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0295;

Linda Puetz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

 
 July 14, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0302 James Torlai 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

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0302;

James Torlai 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

James Torlai appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General James Caley 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.  

The hearing adjourned at 5:00 PM.

Dated:  July 15, 2016

 
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 July 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0185 Albert Farah v. John Day, Director of Assigned Counsel, State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0185;

Albert Farah v. John Day, Director of Assigned Counsel, State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Public Defender

 July 15, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0239 Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield; Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0239;

Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield; Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield

 July 15, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0308 Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College
Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matter was held on July 15, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0308;

Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

Halina Trelski appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Mary K. Lenehan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:14 PM, with Hearing Officer, Mary E. Schwind presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:17 PM.

            NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for July 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0310;

Halina Trelski v. President, State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College; and State of Connecticut, Middlesex Community College

           

Dated:  July 18, 2016