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 February 18, 2013 through February 22, 2013 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
 February 18, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 February 19, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-501 Robert A. Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
FIC 2012-540 Robert Cushman 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
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-422 David Jacobs v. Key Human Services, Inc.
 February 20, 2013  10:00 AM FIC 2012-512 Andrea Sandor v. President, Board of Trustees, New Canaan Public Library; and Board of Trustees, New Canaan Public Library
 11:30 AM FIC 2012-533 Robert Wannagot v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Police Department, Town of Stratford
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-536 Jeff Stoecker and NBC Connecticut v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 February 21, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-502 Kate King and The Stamford Advocate v. Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
 11:00 AM FIC 2012-408 William Robinson and the Water Pollution Control Authority of Bridgeport v. First Selectman, Town of Trumbull; Sewer Administrator, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
 February 22, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-520 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; and Police Department, City of New London
 11:00 AM FIC 2012-523 Wayne Cook v. Moderator, Representative Town Meeting, Town of Branford
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 19, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-501 Robert A. Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
FIC 2012-540 Robert Cushman 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 February 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-501;
Robert A. Cushman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Docket #FIC 2012-540;
Robert Cushman 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

Dated:  February 25, 2013
 February 19, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-422 David Jacobs v. Key Human Services, Inc.
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 19, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-422;
David Jacobs v. Key Human Services, Inc.
David Jacobs appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Edward B. Spinella appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:08 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:04 PM.
Dated:  February 25, 2013
Date Time Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February_20,_2013  10:00_AM FIC 2012-512 Andrea Sandor v. President, Board of Trustees, New Canaan Public Library; and Board of Trustees, New Canaan Public Library
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2012-512;
Andrea Sandor v. President, Board of Trustees, New Canaan Public Library; and Board of Trustees, New Canaan Public Library
 February 20, 2013  11:30 AM FIC 2012-533 Robert Wannagot v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Police Department, Town of Stratford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 20, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-533;
Robert Wannagot v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Police Department, Town of Stratford
The complainant failed to appear.   Attorney Christopher Smedick appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:47 AM, with Commissioner, Sherman D. London presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:49 AM.
Dated:  February 25, 2013
 February 20, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-536 Jeff Stoecker and NBC Connecticut 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 February 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2012-536;
Jeff Stoecker and NBC Connecticut v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Date Time Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February_21,_2013  9:30_AM FIC 2012-502 Kate King and The Stamford Advocate v. Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 21, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-502;
Kate King and The Stamford Advocate v. Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford
Kate King appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Michael G. Petrie appeared on behalf of the respondent,  Water Pollution Control Authority, City of Stamford.  Attorney Chris Dellaselva appeared on behalf of the respondent, City of Stamford.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:40 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:25 AM.
Dated:  February 25, 2013
 February 21, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2012-408 William Robinson and the Water Pollution Control Authority of Bridgeport v. First Selectman, Town of Trumbull; Sewer Administrator, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 21, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-408;
William Robinson and the Water Pollution Control Authority of Bridgeport v. First Selectman, Town of Trumbull; Sewer Administrator, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
Attorney Christopher J. Hug and Attorney John P. Casey appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Edward Walsh 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 1:40 PM.
Dated:  February 25, 2013
Date Time Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February_22,_2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-520 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; and Police Department, City of New London
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 22, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-520;
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New London; and Police Department, City of New London
Attorney Robert Cushman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Brian K. Ested appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:40 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:17 AM.
Dated:  February 25, 2013
 February 22, 2013  11:00_AM FIC 2012-523 Wayne Cook v. Moderator, Representative Town Meeting, Town of Branford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 22, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-523;
Wayne Cook v. Moderator, Representative Town Meeting, Town of Branford
Wayne Cook appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney William H. Clendenen 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:27 PM.
Dated:  February 25, 2013