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 October 19, 2015 through October 23, 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
 October 19, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-277 Michael Aronow v. Executive Vice President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-350 Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 October 20, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-008 David Taylor v. Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-475 Daniel Bonfiglio and the United Public Service Employees Union v. Robert Scannell, Town Manager, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-455 Roy Fuchs v. Edna Colucci, Enrico Constanini, Enno DeVita, Vincent DiMasi, Jr., Ann Marie Evangelista, Mark LeClair, Kenneth Martin Sr., Cynthia Penkoff, Andrew Petitti, Joseph Pifko, Lori Rosasco-Schwartz, Tony Scinto, Donna Seidell and Suzanne Testani; as Members, Town Council, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
 2:30 PM David Iversen and WTNH TV-8 v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; Tax Collector, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 October 21, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-382 Sydney Schulman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-448 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-443 Jarrad McGlamery v. Director, Office of Labor and Legal Services, Hartford Public Schools; Office of Labor and  Legal Services, Hartford Public Schools; and Hartford Public Schools
 2:30 PM John Rutka v. Mayor, City of Meriden; City Manager, City of Meriden; City Council, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
 October 22, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-209 Database USA LLC v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
 October 23, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-055 Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 19, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-277 Michael Aronow v. Executive Vice President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 19, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-277;
Michael Aronow v. Executive Vice President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
Michael Aronow appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Jeffrey M. Blumenthal 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:45 AM.
Dated:  October 20, 2015
 October 19, 2015  1:00 PM FIC 2015-350 Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 19, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-350;
Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
Michael Aronow appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Lynn Wittenbrink appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:15 PM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:20 PM.
Dated: October 20, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 20, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-008 David Taylor v. Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 20, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-008;
David Taylor v. Chief Public Defender, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Public Defender
David Taylor appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Assistant Attorney General Steven R. Strom and Attorney Deborah Sullivan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney Robert M. Stanton, Jr. appeared on behalf of the intervenor, Anthony Wallace.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:15 AM.
Dated:   October 20, 2015
 October 20, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2015-475 Daniel Bonfiglio and the United Public Service Employees Union v. Robert Scannell, Town Manager, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-475;
Daniel Bonfiglio and the United Public Service Employees Union v. Robert Scannell, Town Manager, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
 October 20, 2015  1:00 PM FIC 2015-455 Roy Fuchs v. Edna Colucci, Enrico Constanini, Enno DeVita, Vincent DiMasi, Jr., Ann Marie Evangelista, Mark LeClair, Kenneth Martin Sr., Cynthia Penkoff, Andrew Petitti, Joseph Pifko, Lori Rosasco-Schwartz, Tony Scinto, Donna Seidell and Suzanne Testani; as Members, Town Council, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 20, 2015 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-455;
Roy Fuchs v. Edna Colucci, Enrico Constanini, Enno DeVita, Vincent DiMasi, Jr., Ann Marie Evangelista, Mark LeClair, Kenneth Martin Sr., Cynthia Penkoff, Andrew Petitti, Joseph Pifko, Lori Rosasco-Schwartz, Tony Scinto, Donna Seidell and Suzanne Testani; as Members, Town Council, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
 October 20, 2015  2:30 PM David Iversen and WTNH TV-8 v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; Tax Collector, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 20, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-458;
David Iversen and WTNH TV-8 v. Mayor, City of Bridgeport; Tax Collector, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 21, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-382 Sydney Schulman 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 October 21, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-382;
Sydney Schulman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Sydney Schulman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:40 AM.
Dated:  October 21, 2015
 October 21, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2015-448 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for October 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-448;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Docket #FIC 2015-449;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

Dated:  October 28, 2015
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for October 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-450;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 October 21, 2015  1:00 PM FIC 2015-443 Jarrad McGlamery v. Director, Office of Labor and Legal Services, Hartford Public Schools; Office of Labor and  Legal Services, Hartford Public Schools; and Hartford Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 21, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-443;
Jarrad McGlamery v. Director, Office of Labor and Legal Services, Hartford Public Schools; Office of Labor and  Legal Services, Hartford Public Schools; and Hartford Public Schools
Attorney James M. Talbert-Slagle appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Cynthia Lature appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:08 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:54 PM.
Dated:  October 27, 2015
 October 21, 2015  2:30 PM John Rutka v. Mayor, City of Meriden; City Manager, City of Meriden; City Council, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for October 21, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-466;
John Rutka v. Mayor, City of Meriden; City Manager, City of Meriden; City Council, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 22, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-209 Database USA LLC v. 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 October 22,2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-209;
Database USA LLC v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
Attorney Michael Harrington appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Jeffrey Beckham appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney Daniel Klau appeared on behalf of the intervenor InfoGroup.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:02 PM.
Dated:  October 23, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 October 23, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-055 Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on October 23,2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-055;
Virginia Brown v. Comptroller, State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Comptroller
Attorney Todd Steigman appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General Ann Lynch and Assistant Attorney General Josphine Graff appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:31 AM, with Commissioner, Jonathan J. Einhorn presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:23 PM.
Dated: October 27, 2015