The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 30, 2015 through December 4, 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 |
| November 30, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-457 | Antwan Sease v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-453 | John Spatola v. Superintendent of Schools, New Milford Public Schools; and New Milford Public Schools | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-615 | Gregory Slate v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Westport; Police Department, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport | |
| December 1, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-462 | Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Putnam; Police Department, Town of Putnam; and Town of Putnam |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-605 | Brian Haberly v. Superintendent of Schools, Fairfield Public Schools; and Fairfield Public Schools | |
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-222 | Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union, Local 3144 v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Katleen Foster, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |
| December 2, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-445 | 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 |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-101 | Susan Kniep v. Executive Director, East Hartford Housing Authority, Town of East Hartford; and Housing Authority, Town of East Hartford | |
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-629 | William Ramos v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Groton; Police Department, Town of Groton; and Town of Groton | |
| December 3, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-482 | John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 1:00 PM | Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; Susan Collier, Finance Director, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | ||
| FIC 2015-599 | Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | ||
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-600 | Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |
| December 4, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-221 | Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-618 | Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Superintendent of Schools, Hamden Public Schools; and Hamden Public Schools | |
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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| November 30, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-457 | Antwan Sease v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 30, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-457;
Antwan Sease v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Antwan Sease appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone. Attorney James Neal appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:44 AM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:24 AM. Dated: November 30, 2015 | |||
| November 30, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-453 | John Spatola v. Superintendent of Schools, New Milford Public Schools; and New Milford Public Schools |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 30, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-453;
John Spatola v. Superintendent of Schools, New Milford Public Schools; and New Milford Public Schools Attorney Peter Bowman appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Mark Sommaruga appeared on behalf of the respondents. Attorney Adrienne DeLucca & Attorney Melanie Kolek appeared on behalf of the interveners. 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 1:00 PM. Dated: November 30, 2015 | |||
| November 30, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-615 | Gregory Slate v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Westport; Police Department, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 30, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-615;
Gregory Slate v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Westport; Police Department, Town of Westport; and Town of Westport Adam Faillaze appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Gail Kelly appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:05 PM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:10 PM. Dated: November 30, 2015 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| December 1, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-462 | Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Putnam; Police Department, Town of Putnam; and Town of Putnam |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 1, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-462;
Tyronne Pierce v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Putnam; Police Department, Town of Putnam; and Town of Putnam Tyronne Pierce appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone. Chief Rick Hayes appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Attorney Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:13 AM. Dated: December 7, 2015 | |||
| December 1, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-605 | Brian Haberly v. Superintendent of Schools, Fairfield Public Schools; and Fairfield Public Schools |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-605;
Brian Haberly v. Superintendent of Schools, Fairfield Public Schools; and Fairfield Public Schools | |||
| December 1, 2015 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-222 | Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union, Local 3144 v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Katleen Foster, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 1, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-222;
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union, Local 3144 v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Kathleen Foster, Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Director, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| December 2, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-445 | 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 |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 2, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-445;
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. Attorney James Caley 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 11:50 AM. Dated: December 8, 2015 | |||
| December 2, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-101 | Susan Kniep v. Executive Director, East Hartford Housing Authority, Town of East Hartford; and Housing Authority, Town of East Hartford |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 2, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-101;
Susan Kniep v. Executive Director, East Hartford Housing Authority, Town of East Hartford; and Housing Authority, Town of East Hartford The Complainant appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Ralph J. Alexander appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Commissioner, Matthew Streeter presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:52 PM. Dated: December 7, 2015 | |||
| December 2, 2015 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-629 | William Ramos v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Groton; Police Department, Town of Groton; and Town of Groton |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 2, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-629;
William Ramos v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Groton; Police Department, Town of Groton; and Town of Groton | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| December 3, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-482 | John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-482;
John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
| December 3, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-598 | Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; Susan Collier, Finance Director, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford |
| FIC 2015-599 | Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | ||
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-598;
Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; Susan Collier, Finance Director, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |||
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-599;
Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |||
| December 3, 2015 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-600 | Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 3, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-600;
Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| December 4, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-221 | Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on December 4, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-221;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Ira Alston appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone. Attorney James Neil 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, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:15 AM. Dated: December 8, 2015 | |||
| December 4, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-618 | Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Superintendent of Schools, Hamden Public Schools; and Hamden Public Schools |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for December 4, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-618;
Ray Rossomando and the Connecticut Education Association v. Superintendent of Schools, Hamden Public Schools; and Hamden Public Schools | |||