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 April 18, 2016 through April 22, 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
 April 18, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0020 Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-551 Amy Rolon v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0037
Joseph Sweet v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 2:30 PM
Dan Brechlin and the Meriden Record Journal v. City Council, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
 April 19, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0041
Priscilla Dickman v. FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-393 Erin Connolly and WFSB Channel 3 v. Superintendent of Schools, New Britain Public Schools; and New Britain Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0076 Nancy Rice v. Conservation Advisory Council, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
 April 20, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0042
Octavius Williams v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-640 Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0014
Elaine Burns and the CT Brain Injury Support Network v. Commisioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services
 2:30 PM
Jim Dobson v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
 April 21, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0050
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
   11:00 AM FIC 2016-0015
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Milford; Police Department, City of Milford; and City of Milford
 April 22, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 April 18, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0020 Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
 
Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for April 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
  
Docket #FIC 2016-0020;
Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
Docket #FIC 2016-0021;
Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
Dated:  April 19, 2016
 April 18, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-551 Amy Rolon v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for April 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties. 

Docket #FIC 2015-551;
Amy Rolon v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 April 18, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0037
Joseph Sweet v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on April 18, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0037;
Joseph Sweet v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
Joseph Sweet failed to appear.   Attorney Holly J. Bray 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 1:19 PM.
Dated:  April 20, 2016
 April 18, 2016  2:30 PM
Dan Brechlin and the Meriden Record Journal v. City Council, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on April 18, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0066;
Dan Brechlin and the Meriden Record Journal v. City Council, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden
Eric Cotton appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Deborah Moore 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, Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:25 PM.
Dated:  April 20, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 April 19, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0041
Priscilla Dickman v. FOI Administrator, 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 April 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0041;
Priscilla Dickman v. FOI Administrator, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
Priscilla Dickman appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Blumenthal 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 9:43 AM.
Dated:  April 20, 2016
 April 19, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-393 Erin Connolly and WFSB Channel 3 v. Superintendent of Schools, New Britain Public Schools; and New Britain Public Schools
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for April 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-393;
Erin Connolly and WFSB Channel 3 v. Superintendent of Schools, New Britain Public Schools; and New Britain Public Schools
 April 19, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0076 Nancy Rice v. Conservation Advisory Council, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on April 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0076;
Nancy Rice v. Chairman, Conservation Advisory Council; Conservation Advisory Council; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Nancy Rice appeared on her own behalf.   Keith Cagle and Attorney Melinda Decker appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:07 PM, with Commissioner, Christopher P. Hankins presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:39 PM.
Dated:  April 20, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 April 20, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0042
Octavius Williams v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for April 20, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0042;
Octavius Williams v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury, Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 April 20, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-640 Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for April  20, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-640;
Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton
 April 20, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0014
Elaine Burns and the CT Brain Injury Support Network v. Commisioner, 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 April 20, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0014;
Elaine Burns and the CT Brain Injury Support Network v. Commisioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services
 April 20, 2016  2:30 PM
Jim Dobson v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on April 20, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0056;
Jim Dobson v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
James Dobson appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Robert Marconi 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 3:10 PM.
Dated:  April 25, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 April 21, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0050
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on April 21, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0050;
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Attorney Dan Barrett appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Gregory Conte appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:51 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 9:53 AM.
Dated:  April 25, 2016
 April 21, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0015
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Milford; Police Department, City of Milford; and City of Milford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for April 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0015;
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Milford; Police Department, City of Milford; and City of Milford