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 6, 2016 through June 10, 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 6, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0168 Michael Picard 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
 June 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0030 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0194 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0134 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 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford, Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 June 8, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 June 9, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0095 Robert Salatto v. Thomas Wydra, Chief, Police Department, Town of Hamden; Police Department, Town of Hamden; and Town of Hamden
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0211 Walter Casey v. First Selectman, Town of Darien; and Town of Darien
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0204 Geoffrey Akers v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 June 10, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0096 Robert Salatto v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 11:00 AM Ann Rubin v. Chairman, Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
Ann Rubin v. Chairman, Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
Ann Rubin v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0077 Mark Sargent v. Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Mark Sargent v. Melissa Farley, Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Mark Sargent v. Melissa Farley, Executive Director of External Affairs, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; Martin Libbin, Director, Legal Services, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 6, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0168 Michael Picard 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 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0168;
Michael Picard 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
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 7, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0030 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 7, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0030;
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Board of Selectmen, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Chris Ehlert appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Henry Zaccardi appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:33 AM, with Hearing Officer Kathleen K. Ross presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 11:08 AM.
Dated:  June 9, 2016
 June 7, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0194 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 7, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0194;
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
Louise Czar appeared on her own behalf.   Edward Brown appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:10 AM, with Hearing Officer Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 11:24 AM.
Dated:  June 9, 2016
 June 7, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0134 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
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0134;
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
 June 7, 2016  2:30 PM Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford, Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 7, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2016-0189;
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford, Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 9, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0095 Robert Salatto v. Thomas Wydra, Chief, Police Department, Town of Hamden; Police Department, Town of Hamden; and Town of Hamden
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 9, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0095;
Robert Salatto v. Thomas Wydra, Chief, Police Department, Town of Hamden; Police Department, Town of Hamden; and Town of Hamden
Robert Salatto appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Susan Gruen appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:55 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:25 AM.
Dated:  June  9, 2016
 June 9, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0211 Walter Casey v. First Selectman, Town of Darien; and Town of Darien
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2016-0211;
Walter Casey v. First Selectman, Town of Darien; and Town of Darien
 June 9, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0204 Geoffrey Akers v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 9, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0204;
Geoffrey Akers v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
Geoffrey Akers appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Holly Jean Bray 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 Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:23 PM.
Dated:  June 9, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 10, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0096 Robert Salatto v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 10, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2016-0096;
Robert Salatto v. Dean Esserman, Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 June 10, 2016  11:00 AM Ann Rubin v. Chairman, Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
Ann Rubin v. Chairman, Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
FIC 2016-0035
Ann Rubin v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on June 10, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0207;
Ann Rubin v. Chairman, Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
Docket #FIC 2016-0307;
Ann Rubin v. Chairman, Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and Board of Directors, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
Attorney James K. Robertson appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Paul Pernerewski appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:45 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:50 PM
Dated:  June 13, 2016
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 10, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0035;
Ann Rubin v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Airport Authority
Attorney James Robertson, Jr. appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Paul Pernerewski 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 11:45 AM.
Dated:  June 13, 2016
 June 10, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0077 Mark Sargent v. Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Mark Sargent v. Melissa Farley, Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Mark Sargent v. Melissa Farley, Executive Director of External Affairs, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; Martin Libbin, Director, Legal Services, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on June 10, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0077;
Mark Sargent v. Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Docket #FIC 2016-0078;
Mark Sargent v. Melissa Farley, Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Docket # FIC 2016-0079;
Mark Sargent v. Melissa Farley, Executive Director, External Affairs Division, Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut; and Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut
Mark Sargent appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Martin Libbin 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 Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:15 PM
Dated:  June 13,2015