Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week August 22, 2016 through August 26, 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
August  22, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0320Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AMFIC 2016-0393Gary Levine v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services
 1:00 PMFIC 2016-0432Tom Lynch v. Director, Office of Capital Projects, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
 2:30 PMFIC 2015-787Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health
 August  23, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0321Cedric Sheppard v. Dean M. Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 1:00 PMFIC 2016-0400Robert Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 2:30 PMJennifer Murray v. Chairman, Noah's Ark Committee, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools; and Noah's Ark Committee, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools
 August  24, 2016No Special Meetings Scheduled
 August  25, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0340Ira Alston v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AMFIC 2016-0424Matthew Kauffman, Kathleen Megan and the Hartford Courant v. Lawrence D. McHugh, Chair, State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee, University of Connecticut; Thomas E. Kruger, Vice-Chair, State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee
 1:00 PMFIC 2016-0431Joseph Sastre v. James Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 2:30 PMFIC 2016-0423Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 August  26, 2016  9:30 AMFIC 2016-0336David Taylor v. Director, State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, University of Connecticut Health Center
   11:00 AMFIC 2016-0430Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking
 2:30 PMFIC 2015-786Wolfgang Halbig 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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Date____________Time___Contested Case
Docket #		Contested Case Caption
 August 22, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0320Kacey Lewis 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 matter was held on August 22, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0320;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Kacey Lewis 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 9:47 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:21 AM.

Dated:  August 23, 2016


 August 22, 2016 11:00 AMFIC 2016-0393Gary Levine v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on August 22, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0393;

Gary Levine v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

Gary Levine failed to appear.   Attorney Tanya DeMattia appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:47 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:56 AM.

Dated:  August 23, 2016

 August 22, 2016 1:00 PMFIC 2016-0432Tom Lynch v. Director, Office of Capital Projects, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for August 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0432;

Tom Lynch v. Director, Office of Capital Projects, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development

 
 August 22, 2016 2:30 PMFIC 2015-787Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for August 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2015-787;

Torrey Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health


Date____________Time___Contested Case
Docket #		Contested Case Caption
 August  23, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0321Cedric Sheppard v. Dean M. Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for August 23, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0321;

Cedric Sheppard v. Dean M. Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven

 August  23, 2016 1:00 PMFIC 2016-0400Robert Cushman v. 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 August 23, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0400;

Robert Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

 August  23, 2016 2:30 PMFIC 2016-0421Jennifer Murray v. Chairman, Noah's Ark Committee, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools; and Noah's Ark Committee, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for August 23, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0421;

Jennifer Murray v. Chairman, Noah's Ark Committee, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools; and Noah's Ark Committee, Board of Education, East Lyme Public Schools

 
Date____________Time___Contested Case
Docket #		Contested Case Caption
 August  25, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0340Ira Alston v. Scott Semple, 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 matter was held on August 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0340;

Ira Alston v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Ira Alston 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 9:44 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:40 AM.

Dated:   August 26, 2016

 August  25, 2016 11:00 AMFIC 2016-0424Matthew Kauffman, Kathleen Megan and the Hartford Courant v. Lawrence D. McHugh, Chair, State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee, University of Connecticut; Thomas E. Kruger, Vice-Chair, State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for August 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0424;

Matthew Kauffman, Kathleen Megan and the Hartford Courant v. Lawrence D. McHugh, Chair, State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee, University of Connecticut; Thomas E. Kruger, Vice-Chair, State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, Board of Trustees, Financial Affairs Committee

 
 August  25, 2016 1:00 PMFIC 2016-0431Joseph Sastre v. James Rovella, 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 August 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0431;

Joseph Sastre v. James Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

 
 August  25, 2016 2:30 PMFIC 2016-0423Louise Czar v. 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 August 25, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0423;

Louise Czar v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

 
Date____________Time___Contested Case
Docket #		Contested Case Caption
 August  26, 2016 9:30 AMFIC 2016-0336David Taylor v. Director, State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, University of Connecticut Health Center

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on August 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0336;

David Taylor v. Director, State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, University of Connecticut Health Center

David Taylor appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Lynn Wittenbrink 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 Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:36 AM.

Dated:  August 26, 2016


 August  26, 2016 11:00 AMFIC 2016-0430Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on August 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0430;

Robert Morrin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Banking; and State of Connecticut, Department of Banking

Attorney Jeffrey White appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General Matthew Budzik appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:20 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:40 PM.

Dated:  August 26, 2016


 August  26, 2016 2:30 PMFIC 2015-786Wolfgang Halbig 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 August 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2015-786;

Wolfgang Halbig v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Attorney L. Kay Wilson appeared on behalf of the complainant.   AAG Steven Barry appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:31 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 3:24 PM.

Dated:  August 30, 2016