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Hearing AGD 2016/07/18

Notice of Special Meeting

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of July 18, 2016 through July 22, 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.

Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
July 18, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0008 Quan Soyini v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
11:00 AM FIC 2016-0232 David Stratton and the University of New Haven Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, University of New Haven; and Police Department, University of New Haven
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0325 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 19, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-791 Tyrone Pierce 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 FIC 2016-0322 Joseph Mingo v. Timothy Hagen, Chairman, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools; and Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0328 Nancy Rossi v. Republican Registrar of Voters and Democratic Registrar of Voters, Office of Registrar of Voters, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0334 Mary Hardy v. Gena Glickman, President, State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College; and State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College
July 20, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0209 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Dora Schriro, 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 2016-0069 Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0324 Kathryn Williams and Andrew Williams v. Deborah Low, Superintendent of Schools, Ridgefield Public Schools; and Ridgefield Public Schools
2:30 PM FIC 2016-0306 Innovation in Education Inc. v. Matthew Conway, Superintendent of Schools, Derby Public Schools; and Derby Public Schools
July 21, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-866 Sidney Wylie v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; and State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
11:00 AM FIC 2015-784 Anthony D'Angelo v. Ray Hoesten, Chairman, Lake Zoar Authority; Carolyn Wilson, Secretary, Lake Zoar Association; and Lake Zoar Association
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0168 Michael Picard v. Dora Schiro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
July 22, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0332 John Hollis and David Samuels v. Senator Eric Coleman, as member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
1:00 PM FIC 2016-0335 Torrey Townsend v. Manager, Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resouces, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
July 18, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0008 Quan Soyini v. 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 July 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0008;

Quan Soyini v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

July 18, 2016 11:00 AM 0232 David Stratton and the University of New Haven Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, University of New Haven; and Police Department, University of New Haven

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0232;

David Stratton and the University of New Haven Police Union v. Chief, Police Department, University of New Haven; and Police Department, University of New Haven

David Stratton appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney Aaron S. Bayer and Attorney Robyn Gallagher appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:10 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 1:58 PM.

Dated: July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0325 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

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 18, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0325;

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

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
July 19, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-791 Tyrone Pierce v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2015-791;

Tyrone Pierce v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Tyrone Pierce appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone. Assistant Attorney General Steven Barry 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 Paula S. Pearlman presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 10:47 AM.

Dated: July 21, 2016

July 19, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0322 Joseph Mingo v. Timothy Hagen, Chairman, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools; and Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0322;

Joseph Mingo v. Timothy Hagen, Chairman, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools; and Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools

Joseph Mingo failed to appear. Attorney Jessica Ritter appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:15 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 11:17 AM.

Dated: July 21, 2016

July 19, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0328 Nancy Rossi v. Republican Registrar of Voters and Democratic Registrar of Voters, Office of Registrar of Voters, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0328;

Nancy Rossi v. Republican Registrar of Voters and Democratic Registrar of Voters, Office of Registrar of Voters, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

Nancy Rossi appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Henry Szadkowski appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:18 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 2:30 PM.

Dated: July 21, 2016

July 19, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0334 Mary Hardy v. Gena Glickman, President, State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College; and State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on July 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0334;

Mary Hardy v. Gena Glickman, President, State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College; and State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College

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

The hearing convened at 2:34 PM, with Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 3:10 PM.

Dated: July 21, 2016

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
July 20, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2016-0209 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0209;

Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Terrence O'Neill appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:39 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 10:59 AM.

Dated: July 21, 2016

July 20, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0069 Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0069;

Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury

July 20, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0324 Kathryn Williams and Andrew Williams v. Deborah Low, Superintendent of Schools, Ridgefield Public Schools; and Ridgefield Public Schools

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0324;

Kathryn Williams and Andrew Williams v. Deborah Low, Superintendent of Schools, Ridgefield Public Schools; and Ridgefield Public Schools

July 20, 2016 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0306 Innovation in Education Inc. v. Matthew Conway, Superintendent of Schools, Derby Public Schools; and Derby Public Schools

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 20, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0306;

Innovation in Education Inc. v. Matthew Conway, Superintendent of Schools, Derby Public Schools; and Derby Public Schools

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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
July 21, 2016 9:30 AM FIC 2015-866 Sidney Wylie v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; and State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 21, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-866;

Sidney Wylie v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities; and State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

July 21, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2015-784 Anthony D'Angelo v. Ray Hoesten, Chairman, Lake Zoar Authority; Carolyn Wilson, Secretary, Lake Zoar Association; and Lake Zoar Association

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-784;

Anthony D'Angelo v. Ray Hoesten, Chairman, Lake Zoar Authority; Carolyn Wilson, Secretary, Lake Zoar Association; and Lake Zoar Association

July 21, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0168 Michael Picard v. Dora Schiro, 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 July 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0168;

Michael Picard v. Dora Schriro, 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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Freedom of Information Commission's special meetings
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
July 22, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0332 John Hollis and David Samuels v. Senator Eric Coleman, as member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate

NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for July 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0332;

John Hollis and David Samuels v. Senator Eric Coleman, as member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate

July 22, 2016 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0335 Torrey Townsend v. Manager, Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resouces, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, 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 July 22, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0335;

Torrey Townsend v. Manager, Human Resources and Benefits, Department of Human Resouces, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

Torrey Townsend appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:40 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding.

The hearing adjourned at 2:40 PM.

Dated: July 22, 2016

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