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 January 18, 2016 through January 22, 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
 January 18, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 January 19, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-685 David Taylor v. State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, UCONN Health Center; and Correctional Managed Health Care, UCONN Health Center
 11:00 AM 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
 1:00 PM Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, Economic Development Director, City of New Haven; Juan Scott, Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity; City of New Haven; Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, New Haven Commission on Equal Opportunities, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 2:30 PM Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 January 20, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-752 Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
FIC 2015-753 Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-749 Laurene Boulton v. Mayor, City of Derby; and City of Derby
 2:30 PM Michael Winkler v. Town Administrator, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
 January 21, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-708 Timothy Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-745 Michael Lanteri v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Judicial Review Council, Office of Governmental Accountability; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Revew Council, Office of Governmental Accountability
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-746 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Secretary, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-748 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 January 22, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-690 David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-750 Stephen Lebedevitch v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-757 Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools
 2:30 PM Jafar Razmi v. Chief Officer, Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 19, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-685 David Taylor v. State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, UCONN Health Center; and Correctional Managed Health Care, UCONN Health Center
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 19, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-685;
David Taylor v. State of Connecticut, Correctional Managed Health Care, UCONN Health Center; and Correctional Managed Health Care, UCONN Health Center

 January 19, 2016  11:00 AM 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
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 19, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
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
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 11:19 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 11:21 AM.
Dated:    January 21, 2016
 January 19, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-514 Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, Economic Development Director, City of New Haven; Juan Scott, Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity; City of New Haven; Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, New Haven Commission on Equal Opportunities, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on 1/19/2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-514;
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, Economic Development Director, City of New Haven; Juan Scott, Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity; City of New Haven; Chair, Commission on Equal Opportunity, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Docket #FIC 2015-595;
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Matthew Nemerson, New Haven Commission on Equal Opportunities, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Cherlyn Poindexter appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Kathleen Foster 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:40 PM.
Dated:  January 21, 2016

 January 19, 2016  2:30 PM Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations, 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 January 19,2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-459;
Cherlyn Poindexter and the New Haven Management and Professional Union v. Toni Harp, Mayor, City of New Haven; Marcus Paca, Labor Relations, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Cheryln Poindexter appeared on behalf of the complainants.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:45 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 4:10 PM.
Dated:  January 21, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 20, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-752 Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
FIC 2015-753 Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston v. 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 consolidated matters was held on January 20, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-752;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Docket #FIC 2015-753;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Docket #FIC 2015-744;
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 Nancy Canney appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:47 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:21 AM.
Dated:  January 25, 2016
 January 20, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-749 Laurene Boulton v. Mayor, City of Derby; and City of Derby
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 20, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-749;
Laurene Boulton v. Mayor, City of Derby; and City of Derby
Laurere Boulton appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Francis Teodosio 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:15 PM.
Dated:  January 25, 2016
 January 20, 2016  2:30 PM Michael Winkler v. Town Administrator, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 20, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-755;
Michael Winkler v. Town Administrator, Town of Vernon; and Town of Vernon
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 21, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-708 Timothy Townsend 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 January 21, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-708;
Timothy Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Timothy Townsend appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:49 AM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:38 AM.
Dated:  January 25, 2016
 January 21, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-745 Michael Lanteri v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Judicial Review Council, Office of Governmental Accountability; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Revew Council, Office of Governmental Accountability
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-745;
Michael Lanteri v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Judicial Review Council, Office of Governmental Accountability; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Revew Council, Office of Governmental Accountability
 January 21, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-746 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Secretary, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-746;
Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. Benjamin Barnes, Secretary, State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management
 January 21, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-748 Mark Dumas and the Connecticut State Police Union v. 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 January 21, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-748;
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
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 22, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-690 David Osuch v. 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 January 22, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-690;
David Osuch v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
David Osuch appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Nancy Kase O'Brasky appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:13 AM.
Dated:  January 25, 2016
 January 22, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-750 Stephen Lebedevitch v. Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-750;
Stephen Lebedevitch v. Vernon Riddick, Chief, Police Department, City of Waterbury; Police Department, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 January 22, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-757 Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-757;
Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools
 January 22, 2016  2:30 PM Jafar Razmi v. Chief Officer, Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 22, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-634;
Jafar Razmi v. Chief Officer, Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut