Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

Due to public health concerns, CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS scheduled for the weeks of March 16 and March 23 are POSTPONED. The regular meeting of the FOI Commission scheduled for March 25, 2020, is CANCELED.

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   The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of January 2, 2017 through January 6, 2017 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
January 2, 2017  9:30 AM No Special Meetings Scheduled
 January 3, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0344 Ernest Francis v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0695 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, Chief, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
 January 4, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0579 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0715 Joseph Zawawi and the Connecticut Education Association v. Elaine Stancliffe, Executive Director, Odyssey Charter School; and Odyssey Charter School
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0705 Lorraine Tirella v. Steven S. Macary, Zoning Enforcement Official, Town of Oxford; Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford
FIC 2016-0749 Lorraine Tirella v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford
 January 5, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0581 Anthony Sinchak v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0719 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0544 Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton
FIC 2016-0682 Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton
 January 6, 2017   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0543 Ricardo Correa v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
    1:00 PM FIC 2016-0707 Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 3, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0344 Ernest Francis v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 3, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0344;

Ernest Francis v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
 January 3, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0695 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, Chief, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 3, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0695;

Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, Chief, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company

Louise Czar failed to appear.   Edward Brown appeared on his own behalf.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:10 AM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Dated:  January 5, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 4, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0579 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 4, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0579;
David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut Department of Correction
 January 4, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0715 Joseph Zawawi and the Connecticut Education Association v. Elaine Stancliffe, Executive Director, Odyssey Charter School; and Odyssey Charter School

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0715;

Joseph Zawawi and the Connecticut Education Association v. Elaine Stancliffe, Executive Director, Odyssey Charter School; and Odyssey Charter School
 January 4, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0705 Lorraine Tirella v. Steven S. Macary, Zoning Enforcement Official, Town of Oxford; Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 4, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0705;

Lorraine Tirella v. Steven S. Macary, Zoning Enforcement Official, Town of Oxford; Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

Docket #FIC 2016-0749;

Lorraine Tirella v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planninng and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

Lorraine Tirella appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Peter Olson appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:00 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:15 PM.

Dated:  January 5, 2017
 January 4, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0749 Lorraine Tirella v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 4, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0705;

Lorraine Tirella v. Steven S. Macary, Zoning Enforcement Official, Town of Oxford; Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

Docket #FIC 2016-0749;

Lorraine Tirella v. Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; Planninng and Zoning Commission, Town of Oxford; and Town of Oxford

Lorraine Tirella appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Peter Olson appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:00 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:15 PM.

Dated:  January 5, 2017
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 5, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0581 Anthony Sinchak v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 5, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0581;

Anthony Sinchak v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction  
 January 5, 2017  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0719 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0719;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 
 January 5, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0544 Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 5, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0544;

Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton

Jay Dempsey appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Brian LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney William Fish appeared as Intervenor for Thames Valley Communications.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:34 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

 
 January 5, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0682 Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 5, 2017 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0682;

Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton

Jay Dempsey appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Brian LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney William Fish appeared as Intervenor for Thames Valley Communications.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:34 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 January 6, 2017  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0543 Ricardo Correa v. 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 January 6, 2017 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0543;

Ricardo Correa v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; Police Department, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford  
 January 6, 2017  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0707 Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0707;

Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Governor, State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Governor