| TO: | Freedom of Information Commission |
| FROM: | Thomas A. Hennick |
| RE: | Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of February 11, 2014 |
A special meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on February 11, 2014, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:14 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Owen P. Eagan, presiding
Commissioner Matthew Streeter
Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins
Commissioner Michael C. Daly
Commissioner Lenny T. Winkler
Commissioner Ryan P. Barry
Commissioner Matthew Streeter
Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins
Commissioner Michael C. Daly
Commissioner Lenny T. Winkler
Commissioner Ryan P. Barry
Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Mary E. Schwind, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Victor R. Perpetua, Tracie C. Brown, Lisa F. Siegel, Kathleen K. Ross, Gregory F. Daniels, Valicia D. Harmon, Paula S. Pearlman, Cindy Cannata, and Thomas A. Hennick.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the Commission’s special meeting of January 30, 2014.
Those in attendance were informed that the Commission does not ordinarily record the remarks made at its meetings, but will do so on request.
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Joshua Smith v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
Joshua Smith participated via speakerphone. Attorney Nicole Anker appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
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Troy Artis v. Karl Lewis, Director of Offender Classification and Population Management, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Peter Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Emily Gianquinto v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development |
Emily Gianquinto appeared on her own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Lorrie Lewis Adeyemi appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Gale Courey Toensing v. Chairman, All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1; and All Boards Chairs Committee, Regional School District #1 |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Nancy Chapman v. Board of Directors, Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Inc.; and Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Inc. |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester |
Attorney John D. LaBelle Jr. appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 5-0, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner Barry recused himself from the matter.
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Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester |
Attorney John D. LaBelle Jr. appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 5-0, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner Barry recused himself from the matter.
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Josephine Smalls Miller v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Darlene Chapdelaine v. First Selectman, Town of Eastford; and Town of Eastford |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Darlene Chapdelaine v. First Selectman, Town of Eastford; and Town of Eastford |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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James Reilly v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Protection and Advocacy; and State of Connecticut, Office of Protection and Advocacy |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to deny a motion to reconsider a Final Decision received February 6, 2014, filed by Frank Canace, Esq. in George Winter v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles; and State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles, Docket #FIC 2013-307. Attorney Frank Canace appeared to speak on behalf of his motion. Attorney Michele Givens appeared on behalf of the respondents in the matter.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to add to the agenda discussion and possible action on the status of the appeal in Lynelle Jones, Office of the Tax Assessor, City of Norwalk; and City of Norwalk Docket #FIC 2012-543. The Commissioners unanimously voted to accept a remand in the matter for the purpose of obtaining additional testimony from the respondent on the existence of the requested record.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to add to the agenda discussion and possible action on the status of the appeal in Lynelle Jones, Office of the Tax Assessor, City of Norwalk; and City of Norwalk Docket #FIC 2012-543. The Commissioners unanimously voted to accept a remand in the matter for the purpose of obtaining additional testimony from the respondent on the existence of the requested record.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on pending appeals.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on legislation.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:52 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
Thomas A. Hennick
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