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.

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 4, 2013 through November 8, 2013 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
 November 4, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-279 Greg Dandio and The Trifection Group v. Executive Director, Capitol Region Education Council; and Capitol Region Education Council
 November 5, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-337 John Llewellyn v. Superintendent of Schools, Fairfield Public Schools; Director of Finance & Business Services, Fairfield Public Schools; and Board of Education, Fairfield Public Schools
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-316 Michael Meunier v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Legal Affairs Unit; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Legal Affairs Unit
 2:00 PM FIC 2013-115 John Peloso v. Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles
 November 6, 2013   9:30 AM FIC 2013-116 John Peloso v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-191 Peter Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of  Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury
 2:00 PM FIC 2013-298 Robert Willis v. Director, Park and Recreation Department, Town of Woodbury; and Park and Recreation Department, Town of Woodbury
 November 7, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-109 Arnaud Bourgeois v. Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Woodbury; and Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Woodbury
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-350 Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and  Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester
FIC 2013-471 Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and  Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester
 2:00 PM FIC 2013-324 R. Francis DiPrete v. Chairman, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town of Killingly; and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town of Killingly
 November 8, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-211 Bryan Jordan v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-328 Rich Saluga v. Superintendant of Schools, Brookfield Public Schools; Director of Finance, Brookfield Public Schools; and Brookfield Public Schools
  
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 4, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-279 Greg Dandio and The Trifection Group v. Executive Director, Capitol Region Education Council; and Capitol Region Education Council
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-279;
Greg Dandio and The Trifection Group v. Executive Director, Capitol Region Education Council; and Capitol Region Education Council
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 5, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-337 John Llewellyn v. Superintendent of Schools, Fairfield Public Schools; Director of Finance & Business Services, Fairfield Public Schools; and Board of Education, Fairfield Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 5, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-337;
John Llewellyn v. Superintendent of Schools, Fairfield Public Schools; Director of Finance & Business Services, Fairfield Public Schools; and Board of Education, Fairfield Public Schools
John Llewellyn appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Joshua J. Wyatt appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:56 PM.
Dated:  November 6, 2013
 November 5, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-316 Michael Meunier v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Legal Affairs Unit; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Legal Affairs Unit
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-316;
Matthew Meunier v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Legal Affairs Unit; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Legal Affairs Unit
 November 5, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2013-115 John Peloso v. Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-115;
John Peloso v. Chairperson, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles
Date___________ Time___ Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 6, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-116 John Peloso 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 November 6, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-116;
John Peloso v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:45 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:46 AM.
Dated:  November 6, 2013
 November 6, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-191 Peter Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of  Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 6, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-191;
Peter Bowman v. Chief, Police Department, City of  Waterbury; and Police Department, City of Waterbury
Peter Bowman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kevin Daly appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:45 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:30 PM.
Dated:  November 6, 2013
 November 6, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2013-298 Robert Willis v. Director, Park and Recreation Department, Town of Woodbury; and Park and Recreation Department, Town of Woodbury
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 6, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-298;
Robert Willis v. Director, Park and Recreation Department, Town of Woodbury; and Park and Recreation Department, Town of Woodbury
Robert Willis appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Paul R. Jessell appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:00 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:48 PM.
Dated:  November 6, 2013
Date___________ Time___ Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 7, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-109 Arnaud Bourgeois v. Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Woodbury; and Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Woodbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 7, 2013 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2013-109;
Arnaud Bourgeois v. Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Woodbury; and Parks and Recreation Commission, Town of Woodbury
 November 7, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-350 Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and  Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester
FIC 2013-471 Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and  Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 7, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-350;
Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and  Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester
Docket #FIC 2013-471;
Mary Beth Litrico v. President, Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester; and Eighth Utilities District, Town of Manchester
Mary Beth Litrico appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney John D. LaBelle appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:02 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:17 PM.
Dated:  November 15, 2013
 November 7, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2013-324 R. Francis DiPrete v. Chairman, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town of Killingly; and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town of Killingly
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 7, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-324;
R. Francis DiPrete v. Chairman, Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town of Killingly; and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission, Town of Killingly
The complainant failed to appear.   Attorney William H. St. Onge appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:17 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:20 PM.
Dated:  November 15, 2013
Date___________ Time___ Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 November 8, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-211 Bryan Jordan v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 8, 2013 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-211;
Bryan Jordan v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 November 8, 2013  11:00_AM FIC 2013-328 Rich Saluga v. Superintendant of Schools, Brookfield Public Schools; Director of Finance, Brookfield Public Schools; and Brookfield Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 8, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-328;
Rich Saluga v. Superintendant of Schools, Brookfield Public Schools; Director of Finance, Brookfield Public Schools; and Brookfield Public Schools
Rich Saluga appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Daniel P. Murphy 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, Gregory F. Daniels presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:20 PM.
Dated:  November 13, 2013