Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission

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 September 21, 2015 through September 25, 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
 September 21, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-350 Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 11:00 AM Bradshaw Smith v. Craig Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Windsor Public Schools; Ronald Eleveld, Michela Fissel, Darlene Klase, Leonard Lockart, Richard O'Reilly, Paul Panos, Melissa Rizzo Holmes, Christina Santos, Kenneth Williams, as members, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-373 George Martocchio v. Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District #7; and Regional School District #7
 2:30 PM Dave Morton v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport
Dave Morton v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport
 September 22, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-319 Gregory Tarone v. Director, Office of Student Financial Aid Services; and Director, Division of Athletics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-388 Barbara Scully v. Administrator, State of Connecticut,  Teachers' Retirement Board; and State of Connecticut, Teacher's Retirement Board
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-385 James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 2:30 PM Lisa Treat-Perry v. Superintendent of Schools, East Haddam Public Schools; and East Haddam Public Schools
 September 23, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-161 Cindy Robinson v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Trumbull; Police Department, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
FIC 2015-500 Cindy Robinson v. Clerk, Town of Trumbull
 September 24, 2015 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 September 25, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2015-382 Sydney Schulman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-386 Preston Shultz v. First Selectman, Town of Woodstock; Town of Woodstock; Superintendent of Schools, Woodstock Public Schools; and Woodstock Public Schools

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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 September 21, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-350 Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 21, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-350;
Michael Aronow v. Freedom of Information Officer, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 September 21, 2015  11:00 AM Bradshaw Smith v. Craig Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Windsor Public Schools; Ronald Eleveld, Michela Fissel, Darlene Klase, Leonard Lockart, Richard O'Reilly, Paul Panos, Melissa Rizzo Holmes, Christina Santos, Kenneth Williams, as members, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 21, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-037;
Bradshaw Smith v. Craig Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Windsor Public Schools; Ronald Eleveld, Michela Fissel, Darlene Klase, Leonard Lockart, Richard O'Reilly, Paul Panos, Melissa Rizzo Holmes, Christina Santos, Kenneth Williams, as members, Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools; and Board of Education, Windsor Public Schools
Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Anthony Shannon 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 11:11 AM.
Dated:  September 24, 2015
 September 21, 2015  1:00 PM FIC 2015-373 George Martocchio v. Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District #7; and Regional School District #7
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 21, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-373;
George Martocchio v. Superintendent of Schools, Regional School District #7; and Regional School District #7
Attorney Richard Mather appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Mark Sommaruga appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:00 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:40 PM.
Dated:  September 23, 2015
 September 21, 2015  2:30 PM Dave Morton v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport
Dave Morton v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 21, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-325;
Dave Morton v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport
Docket #FIC 2015-326;
Dave Morton v. First Selectman, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport
Gregory Slate appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Gail Kelly and Attorney Peter Gelderman appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:26 PM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:10 PM.
Dated:  September 23, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 September 22, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-319 Gregory Tarone v. Director, Office of Student Financial Aid Services; and Director, Division of Athletics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 22, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-319;
Gregory Tarone v. Director, Office of Student Financial Aid Services; and Director, Division of Athletics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 September 22, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2015-388 Barbara Scully v. Administrator, State of Connecticut,  Teachers' Retirement Board; and State of Connecticut, Teacher's Retirement Board
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-388;
Barbara Scully v. Administrator, State of Connecticut,  Teachers' Retirement Board; and State of Connecticut, Teacher's Retirement Board
 September 22, 2015  1:00 PM FIC 2015-385 James Torlai 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 September 22, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-385;
James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
James Torlai appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General James W. Caley appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:03 PM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:58 PM.
Dated:  September 23, 2015
 September 22, 2015  2:30 PM Lisa Treat-Perry v. Superintendent of Schools, East Haddam Public Schools; and East Haddam Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on September 22, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-226;
Lisa Treat-Perry v. Superintendent of Schools, East Haddam Public Schools; and East Haddam Public Schools
Lisa Treat-Perry appeared on her own behalf.   Brian Reass, Superintendent 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, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:21 PM.
Dated:  September 23, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 September 23, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2015-161 Cindy Robinson v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Trumbull; Police Department, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
FIC 2015-500 Cindy Robinson v. Clerk, Town of Trumbull
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on September 23, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

Docket #FIC 2015-161;
Cindy Robinson v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Trumbull; Police Department, Town of Trumbull; and Town of Trumbull
Docket #FIC 2015-500;
Cindy Robinson v. Clerk, Town of Trumbull
Attorney Timothy Ramsey appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Dennis J. Kokenos appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:58 AM
Dated:  September 23, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #		 Contested Case Caption
 September 25, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2015-382 Sydney Schulman 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 September 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-382;
Sydney Schulman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 September 25, 2015  1:00 PM FIC 2015-386 Preston Shultz v. First Selectman, Town of Woodstock; Town of Woodstock; Superintendent of Schools, Woodstock Public Schools; and Woodstock Public Schools
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for September 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-386;
Preston Shultz v. First Selectman, Town of Woodstock; Town of Woodstock; Superintendent of Schools, Woodstock Public Schools; and Woodstock Public Schools