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 June 13, 2016 through June 17, 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
 June 13, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0020 Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
FIC 2016-0021 Timothy Townsend 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
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0209 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Dora Schiro, 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 2016-0224 Anne Manusky v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
 2:30 PM Miguel Pittman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 June 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0105 David Miller v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; Neil O'Leary, Mayor, City of Waterbury; City of Waterbury; Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0223 Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Department, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, Economic Development Director; City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0214 Jacqueline Polverari and Fusion Title Search LLC v. Town and City Clerk, Office of the Town and City Clerk, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 June 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-668 Steven Stanley v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0085 Sarah Kaufman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services
 June 16, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0226 Thomas Williams v. Chairman, Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Litchfield; Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Litchfield; and Town of Litchfield
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0210 Robert Howell v. State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief State's Attorney, Division of Criminal Justice; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
 June 17, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-693 Derrick Taylor v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0229 Susan Mende v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Criminal Justice Commission; and State of Connecticut, Criminal Justice Commission
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0230 Susan Mende v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Court Administration, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Court Administration, Judicial Branch
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
June 13, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0020 Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
FIC 2016-0021 Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for June 13, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
  
Docket #FIC 2016-0020;
Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
Docket #FIC 2016-0021;
Timothy Townsend v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police

Dated:  June 14, 2016
  
 June 13, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0209 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Dora Schiro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0209;
Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 June 13, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0224 Anne Manusky v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 13, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0224;
Anne Manusky v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
Anne Manusky appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Ralph Urban appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:02 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:13 PM.
Dated:  June 14, 2016
 June 13, 2016  2:30 PM Miguel Pittman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 13, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0201;
Miguel Pittman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Miguel Pittman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kathlleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:33 PM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:52 PM.
Dated:  June 14, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 14, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0105 David Miller v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; Neil O'Leary, Mayor, City of Waterbury; City of Waterbury; Scott Semple, 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 June 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0105;
David Miller v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; Neil O'Leary, Mayor, City of Waterbury; City of Waterbury; Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
David Miller appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kevin Daly and Attorney James Neal appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 10:15 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:45 AM.
Dated:  June 15, 2016 
  
 June 14, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0223 Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Department, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, Economic Development Director; City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 14, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0223;
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations Department, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, Economic Development Director; City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Cherlyn Poindexter failed to appear.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:17 AM, with Hearing Officer Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 11:20 AM.
Dated:  June 15, 2016
 June 14, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0214 Jacqueline Polverari and Fusion Title Search LLC v. Town and City Clerk, Office of the Town and City Clerk, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0214;
Jacqueline Polverari and Fusion Title Search LLC v. Town and City Clerk, Office of the Town and City Clerk, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 15, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-668 Steven Stanley 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 June 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-668;
Steven Stanley v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 June 15, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0085 Sarah Kaufman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0085;
Sarah Kaufman v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 16, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0226 Thomas Williams v. Chairman, Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Litchfield; Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Litchfield; and Town of Litchfield
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0226;
Thomas Williams v. Chairman, Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Litchfield; Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Litchfield; and Town of Litchfield
Thomas Williams appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Steven E. Byrne 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, Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:14 PM.
Dated:  June 17, 2016
 June 16, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0210 Robert Howell v. State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief State's Attorney, Division of Criminal Justice; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0210;
Robert Howell v. State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief State's Attorney, Division of Criminal Justice; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
Robert Howell appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Krista O'Brien appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:08 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:45 PM.
Dated:  June 17, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 17, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-693 Derrick Taylor 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 June 17, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-693;
Derrick Taylor v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 June 17, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0229 Susan Mende v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Criminal Justice Commission; and State of Connecticut, Criminal Justice Commission
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0229;
Susan Mende v. Chairman, State of Connecticut, Criminal Justice Commission; and State of Connecticut, Criminal Justice Commission
 June 17, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0230 Susan Mende v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Court Administration, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Court Administration, Judicial Branch
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0230;
Susan Mende v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Court Administration, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Court Administration, Judicial Branch