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 May 2, 2016 through May 6, 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
 May 2, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-847 Friends of Ryan Park, Inc. v. Chairman, Second Taxing District of Norwalk; and SecondTaxing District of Norwalk
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0036 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0057 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 May 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0082 Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0030 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 2:30 PM Darrell Stancuna v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 May 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-524 Faroulh Dorlette v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0069 Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0067 Nancy Chapman and Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc. v. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; and the City of Norwalk
 2:30 PM Roy Charles Wright v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 May 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-611 James McManama v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0058 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0112
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0113 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
  FIC 2016-0114 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
 May 6, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0099
John Matava v. Building Department, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0098
Greg Campbell v. First Selectman, Town of Beacon Falls; Board of Selectmen, Town of Beacon Falls; and Town of Beacon Falls
 WklySpMtgAgd/wrbp/2016-04-26 
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 2, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-847 Friends of Ryan Park, Inc. v. Chairman, Second Taxing District of Norwalk; and SecondTaxing District of Norwalk
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-847;
Friends of Ryan Park, Inc. v. Chairman, Second Taxing District of Norwalk; and SecondTaxing District of Norwalk
Attorney Daniel Cooper appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Kara A. T. Murphy appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:10 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 12:18 PM.
Dated:  May 3, 2016
 May 2, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0036 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0036;
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
 May 2, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0057 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 2, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0057;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

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

Docket #FIC 2016-0059;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families

Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0082 Jason Goode 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 May 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0082;
Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 May 3, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0030
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 3, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0030;
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 May 3, 2016  2:30 PM Darrell Stancuna 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 May 3, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0100;
Darrell Stancuna v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Darrell Stancuna 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 2:28 PM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:55 PM.
Dated:  May 5, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-524 Faroulh Dorlette v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-524;
Faroulh Dorlette v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 May 4, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0069 Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0069;
Michael Mourning v. Chief, Police Department, City of Danbury; Police Department, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
 May 4, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0067 Nancy Chapman and Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc. v. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; and the City of Norwalk
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0067;
Nancy Chapman and Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc. v. Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk; and the City of Norwalk
 May 4, 2016  2:30 PM Roy Charles Wright v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0093;
Roy Charles Wright v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 5, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-611 James McManama v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-611;
James McManama v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 May 5, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0058 Sally Roberts 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 May 5, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0058;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 May 5, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0112 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0113 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
FIC 2016-0114 Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for May 5, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaints in these matters have been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0112;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket #FIC 2016-0113;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Docket #FIC  2016-0114;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 6, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0099 John Matava v. Building Department, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0099;
John Matava v. Building Department, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
 May 6, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0098 Greg Campbell v. First Selectman, Town of Beacon Falls; Board of Selectmen, Town of Beacon Falls; and Town of Beacon Falls
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0098;
Greg Campbell v. First Selectman, Town of Beacon Falls; Board of Selectmen, Town of Beacon Falls; and Town of Beacon Falls