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.

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of March 9, 2015 through March 13, 2015 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
 March 9, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-490 Ronald Morales v. Donald DeFronzo, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-306 Len Suzio v. Under Secretary for Criminal Justice and Planning Division, State of Connecticut, Office of Planning and Management; and Criminal Justice and Planning Division, State of Connecticut, Office of Planning and Management
Len Suzio v. Undersecretary for Criminal Justice, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-388 Anna Maria Lemoine, Leslie Rovetti and the Westerly Sun v. Education Committee, Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
 March 10, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-477 Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-450 Paul Baer v. Paul Lenky, First Selectman, Town of Thompson; Kerstin Forrester, Shaina Smith, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-501 Zachary Janowski and the Yankee Institute for Public Policy v. Legal Compliance Manager, Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange; and Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange
 March 11, 2015 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 March 12, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-531 Edward Young v. Town Manager, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington
 March 13, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-430 William Clendenen v. Commissioner, Dora B. Schriro, 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 2014-263 David Godbout v. Andres Ayala, Joan Hartley, Anthony Guglielmo, Kevin Witkos, as Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate; Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 9, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-490 Ronald Morales v. Donald DeFronzo, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 9, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-490;
Ronald Morales v. Donald DeFronzo, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
Ronald Morales appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Jeffrey Beckham appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:35 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:05 AM.
Dated:  March 11, 2015
 March 9, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-306 Len Suzio v. Under Secretary for Criminal Justice and Planning Division, State of Connecticut, Office of Planning and Management; and Criminal Justice and Planning Division, State of Connecticut, Office of Planning and Management
Len Suzio v. Undersecretary for Criminal Justice, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for March 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-306;
Len Suzio v. Under Secretary for Criminal Justice and Planning Division, State of Connecticut, Office of Planning and Management; and Criminal Justice and Planning Division, State of Connecticut, Office of Planning and Management
Docket #FIC 2014-460;
LenSuzio v. Undersecretary for Criminal Justice, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
 March 9, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-388 Anna Maria Lemoine, Leslie Rovetti and the Westerly Sun v. Education Committee, Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 9, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-388;
Anna Maria Lemoine, Leslie Rovetti and the Westerly Sun v. Education Committee, Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
Anna Maria Lemoine and David Tranchida appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Thomas Londregan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:10 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:06 PM.
Dated:  March 10, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 10, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-477 Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, 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 March 10, 2015 at 9:30 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-477;
Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
 March 10, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-450 Paul Baer v. Paul Lenky, First Selectman, Town of Thompson; Kerstin Forrester, Shaina Smith, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 10, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-450;
Paul Baer v. Paul Lenky, First Selectman, Town of Thompson; Kerstin Forrester, Shaina Smith, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson
Paul Baer appeared on his own behalf.   Paul Lenky and Shaina Smith appeared on their own behalf.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:04 AM, with Commissioner, Christopher P. Hankins presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:05 PM.
Dated:  March 13, 2015
 March 10, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-501 Zachary Janowski and the Yankee Institute for Public Policy v. Legal Compliance Manager, Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange; and Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 10, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-501;
Zachary Janowski and the Yankee Institute for Public Policy v. Legal Compliance Manager, Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange; and Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange
Zachary Janowski appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kate Simon appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:02 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:28 PM.
Dated:  March 11, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 12, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-531 Edward Young v. Town Manager, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 12, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-531;
Edward Young v. Town Manager, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington
Edward Young appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Peter J. Boorman 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 3:30 PM.
Dated:  March 13, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 March 13, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-430 William Clendenen v. Commissioner, Dora B. Schriro, 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 March 13, 2015 at 9:30 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-430;
William Clendenen v. Commissioner, Dora B. Schriro, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 March 13, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-263 David Godbout v. Andres Ayala, Joan Hartley, Anthony Guglielmo, Kevin Witkos, as Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate; Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-263;
David Godbout v. Andres Ayala, Joan Hartley, Anthony Guglielmo, Kevin Witkos, as Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate; Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management