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 16, 2015 through February 20, 2015 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 16, 2015 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 February 17, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-286 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Manchester; Police Department, Town of Manchester; and Town of Manchester
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-486 Ioannis Kaloidis v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
FIC 2014-487 Ioannis Kaloidis v. Vernon Reddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 February 18, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-552 Seth Wolfe v. First Selectman, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-494 William Rousseau v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-477 Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
 February 19, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-372 Dave Altimari and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 11:00 AM Walter Micowski v. Executive Director, Housing Authority, City of Meriden; and Housing Authority, City of Meriden
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-343 Aaron Brantley and the New Haven Firefighters Local 825 v. Board of Fire Commissioners, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 February 20, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2013-051 David Godbout v. Edward Meyer, Member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
FIC 2013-062 David Godbout v. Andrea Stillman, Member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 17, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-286 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Manchester; Police Department, Town of Manchester; and Town of Manchester
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 17, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-286;
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Manchester; Police Department, Town of Manchester; and Town of Manchester
Robert Cushman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Timothy P. O'Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:33 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Dated:  February 18, 2015
 February 17, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-486 Ioannis Kaloidis v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
FIC 2014-487 Ioannis Kaloidis v. Vernon Reddick, 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 February 17, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-486;
Ioannis Kaloidis v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Docket #FIC 2014-487;
Ioannis Kaloidis v. Vernon Reddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
Attorney David Compagnone appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Gary S. Roosa appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:01 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:04 AM.
Dated:  February 18, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 18, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-552 Seth Wolfe v. First Selectman, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 18, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-552;
Seth Wolfe v. First Selectman, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney John Bennet appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:49 AM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:57 AM.
Dated:  February 18, 2015
 February 18, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-494 William Rousseau v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 18, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-494;
William Rousseau v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; Police Department, Town of Windsor Locks; and Town of Windsor Locks
William Rousseau appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Scott Storms appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:03 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:58 AM.
Dated:  February 18, 2015
 February 18, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-477 Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-477;
Jenna Carlesso and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development; and State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 19, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-372 Dave Altimari and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 19,2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-372;
Dave Altimari and the Hartford Courant v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Attorney William M. Fish appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Steven M. Barry appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:33 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:09 AM.
Dated:  February 19, 2015
 February 19, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-394 Walter Micowski v. Executive Director, Housing Authority, City of Meriden; and Housing Authority, City of Meriden
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 19, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-394;
Walter Micowski v. Executive Director, Housing Authority, City of Meriden; and Housing Authority, City of Meriden
Walter Micowski appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Michael S. Wrona 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:07 PM.
Dated:  February 19, 2015
 February 19, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-343 Aaron Brantley and the New Haven Firefighters Local 825 v. Board of Fire Commissioners, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-343;
Aaron Brantley and the New Haven Firefighters Local 825 v. Board of Fire Commissioners, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 20, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2013-051 David Godbout v. Edward Meyer, Member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
FIC 2013-062 David Godbout v. Andrea Stillman, Member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on February 20, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-051;
David Godbout v. Edward Meyer, Member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
Docket #FIC 2013-062;
David Godbout v. Andrea Stillman, Member, State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Senate
David Godbout appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Philip Miller 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 11:50 AM.
Dated:  February 23, 2015