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 29, 2016 through March 4, 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
 February 29, 2016  11:00 AM Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-790 Ed Schwing v. Chairman, Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam; and Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam
 2:30 PM Louise Czar 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
 March 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-892 John Vivo v. Scott Semple, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-851 Sean Michel and Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield, Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
 2:30 PM Noelle Bates v. Director, Personnel Department, City of Bristol; Personnel Department, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol
 March 2, 2016  9:30 AM 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
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-599 Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 2:30 PM Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 March 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-756 Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-856 Congregations Organized for New Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-812 Nsonsa Kisala v. Brenda Halpin, Director, Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller; and Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-846 Bradshaw Smith v. Stephen Mitchell, Chairman, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District
 March 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-867 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
FIC 2015-869 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-865 Phyliss Swebilius and the New Haven Register v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Milford; and Police Department, Town of Milford
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 29, 2016  11:00 AM 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 February 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM,  was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-757;
Steve Karjanis v. Superintendent of Schools, Bridgeport Public Schools; and Bridgeport Public Schools
 February 29, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-790 Ed Schwing v. Chairman, Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam; and Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-790;
Ed Schwing v. Chairman, Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam; and Park and Recreation Commission, Town of Haddam
 February 29, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-848 Louise Czar 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
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-848;
Louise Czar 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
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March 1, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-892 John Vivo v. Scott Semple, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 1, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-892;
John Vivo v. Scott Semple, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 March 1, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-851 Sean Michel and Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield, Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-851;
Sean Michel and Jennifer Michel v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Enfield, Police Department, Town of Enfield; and Town of Enfield
 March 1, 2016  2:30 PM Noelle Bates v. Director, Personnel Department, City of Bristol; Personnel Department, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 1, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-855;
Noelle Bates v. Director, Personnel Department, City of Bristol; Personnel Department, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol Noelle Bates appeared on her own behalf.  
Attorney Kenneth Weinstock appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:35 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:30 PM.
Dated:  March 3, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March 2, 2016  9:30 AM 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 March 2, 2016 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 failed to appear.   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 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 9:49 AM.
Dated:  March 3, 2016
 March 2, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-599 Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-599;
Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Bryan L. LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 1:15 PM.
Dated:  March 3, 2016
 March 2, 2016  2:30 PM Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 2, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
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
Mark Dumas appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Bryan L. LeClerc 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:33 PM.
Dated:  March 3, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March 3, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-756 Jason Goode 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 March 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-756;
Jason Goode v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 March 3, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2015-856 Congregations Organized for New Connecticut v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-856;
Congregations Organized for New Connecticut v. Joseph L. Gaudett, Jr., Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 March 3, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-812 Nsonsa Kisala v. Brenda Halpin, Director, Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller; and Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 3, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-812;
Nsonsa Kisala v. Brenda Halpin, Director, Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller; and Retirement Services Division, State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller
Nsonsa Kisala appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Natalie Braswell appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:04 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:03 PM.
Dated:  March 7, 2016
 March 3, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-846 Bradshaw Smith v. Stephen Mitchell, Chairman, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 3, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-846;
Bradshaw Smith v. Stephen Mitchell, Chairman, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March 4, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-867 John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
FIC 2015-869 John Kaminski 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 March 4, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-867;
John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Docket #FIC 2015-869;
John Kaminski v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
John Kaminski appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:46 AM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:32 AM
Dated:  March 9, 2016
 March 4, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-865 Phyliss Swebilius and the New Haven Register v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Milford; and Police Department, Town of Milford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-865;
Phyllis Swebilius and the New Haven Register v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Milford; and Police Department, Town of Milford