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 December 12, 2016 through December 16, 2016 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
December 12, 2016  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0289 Bryan Jordan v. Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Managed Health Care
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0593 Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
December 13, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0578 David Osuch v. Timothy Carey, Environmental Analyst III, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Rebecca Cutler, Environmental Analyst II, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0460 Joanna James  and the Connecticut State Employees Association, SEIU Local 2001 v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services
December 14, 2016  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0297 Ian Cooke v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 11:00 AM  FIC 2016-0534 Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin v. President, Board of Directors, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial; and Board of Directors, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial

 1:00 PM  FIC 2016-0638 Kevin Kelly v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance; and State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance

  2:30 PM  FIC 2016-0640 Michael Festa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Watertown; Police Department, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
December 15, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0647 Kevin Mathewson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
December 16, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0417 Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Connecticut
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0483 Anna Neumon v. Dante Bartolomeo, Member, State of Connecticut, State Senate
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
December 12, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0289 Bryan Jordan v. Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Managed Health Care

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 12, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties. 

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0289;

Bryan Jordan v. Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Managed Health Care
December 12, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0593 Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 12, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0593;

Kevin Dailey v. Norman Cole, Land Use Bureau, City of Stamford; Thomas Mills, William Morris, David Stein, Joanna Gwozdziowski and Roseanne McManus, as members, Zoning Board, City of Stamford; Zoning Board, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford

Kevin Dailey appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Burt Rosenberg appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:45 PM.

Dated:  December 15, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
December 13, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0578 David Osuch v. Timothy Carey, Environmental Analyst III, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Rebecca Cutler, Environmental Analyst II, 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 December 13, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0578;

David Osuch v. Timothy Carey, Environmental Analyst III, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; Rebecca Cutler, Environmental Analyst II, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services

David Osuch appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 10:00 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:27 AM.

Dated:  December 15, 2016

December 13, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0460 Joanna James  and the Connecticut State Employees Association, SEIU Local 2001 v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 13,2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0460;

Joanna James  and the Connecticut State Employees Association, SEIU Local 2001 v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services

Attorney Zachary L. Rubin and Attorney Daniel E. Livingston appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Assistant Attorney General Emily K. Melendez 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 Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:57 PM.

Dated:  December 15, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
December 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0297 Ian Cooke 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 December 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0297;

Ian Cooke v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Ian Cooke appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 9:31 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:16 AM.

Dated:  December 16, 2016
December 14, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0534 Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin v. President, Board of Directors, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial; and Board of Directors, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0534;

Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin v. President, Board of Directors, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial; and Board of Directors, Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial

Kevin Brolin and Douglas Fleming appeared on their own behalf.   Attorney Scott Orenstein appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:04 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:55 PM.

Dated:  December 16, 2016
December 14, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0638 Kevin Kelly v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance; and State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0638;

Kevin Kelly v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance; and State of Connecticut, Department of Insurance

Attorney Michael Cronin appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Assistant Attorney General John Langmaid 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 2:30 PM.

Dated:  December 16, 2016
December 14, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0640 Michael Festa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Watertown; Police Department, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0640;

Michael Festa v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Watertown; Police Department, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

Attorney Rob Serafinowicz appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Edward Fitzpatrick appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:30 PM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:43 PM.

Dated:  December 20, 2016
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
December 15, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0177 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 15, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0177;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

Attorney Rachel M. Baird appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Bryan L. LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:00 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:15 PM.

Dated:  December 16, 2016

 
December 15, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0647 Kevin Mathewson 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 December 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0647;

Kevin Mathewson v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

 
December 15, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0286 Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 15, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties. 

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0286;

Tom Curran v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
December 16, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0417 Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Connecticut

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0417;

Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Connecticut

Kacey Lewis appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  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 10:00 AM.

Dated:  December 16, 2016
December 16, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0483 Anna Neumon v. Dante Bartolomeo, Member, State of Connecticut, State Senate

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0483;

Anna Neumon v. Dante Bartolomeo, Member, State of Connecticut, State Senate
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