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 ofInformation Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 28, 2016 through December 2, 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
November 28, 2016  9:30 AM  FIC 2016-0446 Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
FIC 2016-0533 Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0547 Chris Ehlert v. Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0664 Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin v. Mayor, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0675 Devon Pleau v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
November 29, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0284 Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0671 Jesse Yeager v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0549 Tara Battistoni v. Director of Human Resources, Torrington Public Schools; and Torrington Public Schools
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0665 Susan Red v. Chief, Police Department, City of West Haven; Police Department, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven
November 30, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 December 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0521 Anthony Torres v. Patricia Kupeck, FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0678 Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0680 Malcolm Ashley v. Chairman, Police Commission, City of Bridgeport; Police Commission, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0682 Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton
 December 2, 2016   9:30 AM FIC 2016-0517 Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
    11:00 AM FIC 2016-0677 Emergency Medicine Physicians of Fairfield County, LLC and Emergency Medicine Physicians of New London County, LLC v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0683 Anthony Ruggiero, Janine Stevenson and AFSCME Local 318 v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
November 28, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0446 Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 28, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0446;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury


Docket #FIC 2016-0533;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

Julio Burgos Torres appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kevin Daly and 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 Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:47 AM.

Dated:  November 30, 2016


November 28, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0533 Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 28, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0446;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury


Docket #FIC 2016-0533;

Julio Burgos Torres v. Vernon L. Riddick, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury

Julio Burgos Torres appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kevin Daly and 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 Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 10:47 AM.

Dated:  November 30, 2016

November 28, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0547 Chris Ehlert v. Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 28, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0547;

Chris Ehlert v. Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook

Chris Ehlert appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Henry Zaccardi appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 11:05 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:28 PM.

Dated:  November 29, 2016

November 28, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0664 Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin v. Mayor, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 28, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0664;

Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin v. Mayor, City of Middletown; and City of Middletown

Douglas Fleming and Kevin Brolin failed to appear.   Attorney Kori Wisneski appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:17 PM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 1:21 PM.

Dated:  November 29, 2016


November 28, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0675 Devon Pleau 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 28, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0675;

Devon Pleau v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Devon Pleau 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 2:45 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:46 PM.

Dated:  November 29, 2016


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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
November 29, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0284 Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, 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 November 29, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0284;

Miguel Gonzalez v. Joseph Gaudett, Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; City of Bridgeport; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 
November 29, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0671 Jesse Yeager v. Commissioner, 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 November 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0671;

Jesse Yeager v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

 
November 29, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0549 Tara Battistoni v. Director of Human Resources, Torrington Public Schools; and Torrington Public Schools

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 29, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0549;

Tara Battistoni v. Director of Human Resources, Torrington Public Schools; and Torrington Public Schools

Tara Battistoni appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Jessica Ritter appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 1:07 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:14 PM.

Dated:  December 1, 2016


November 29, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0665 Susan Red v. Chief, Police Department, City of West Haven; Police Department, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 29, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2016-0665;

Susan Red v. Chief, Police Department, City of West Haven; Police Department, City of West Haven; and City of West Haven

Attorney Glen Conway appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Henry C. Szadkowski appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.

The hearing convened at 2:33 PM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 2:50 PM.

Dated:  November 30, 2016


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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
December 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0521 Anthony Torres v. Patricia Kupeck, FOI Administrator, 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 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0521;

Anthony Torres v. Patricia Kupeck, FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

Anthony Torres 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 9:41 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 11:14 AM.

Dated:  December 1, 2016

December 1, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0678 Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0678;

Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

Katherine Camara appeared on her 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 11:17 AM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:04 PM.

Dated:  December 2, 2016

 
December 1, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0680 Malcolm Ashley v. Chairman, Police Commission, City of Bridgeport; Police Commission, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport

An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.


Docket #FIC 2016-0678;

Katherine Camara v. Ken Demirs, as member, Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; Planning Commission, Town of Watertown; and Town of Watertown

Katherine Camara appeared on her 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 11:17 AM, with Hearing Officer Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 

The hearing adjourned at 12:04 PM.

Dated:  December 2, 2016

 
December 1, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0682 Jay Dempsey v. Mayor, City of Groton; and City of Groton

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 1, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0682;

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


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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
December 2, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0517 Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 2, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0517;

Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford

 
December 2, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0677 Emergency Medicine Physicians of Fairfield County, LLC and Emergency Medicine Physicians of New London County, LLC v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 2, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0677;

Emergency Medicine Physicians of Fairfield County, LLC and Emergency Medicine Physicians of New London County, LLC v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services

December 2, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0683 Anthony Ruggiero, Janine Stevenson and AFSCME Local 318 v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services

NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

           

Docket #FIC 2016-0683;

Anthony Ruggiero, Janine Stevenson and AFSCME Local 318 v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services