The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of March 14, 2016 through March 18, 2014 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 |
March 14, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-440 | James Bennett v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
11:00 AM | FIC 2015-392 | John Horvath 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 | Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State | ||
Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State | |||
2:30 PM | John Barney v. Town Clerk, Town of Bloomfield; and Town of Bloomfield | ||
March 15, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-621 | Steven Gary v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven |
11:00 AM | FIC 2015-880 | Craig Minor v. Mayor, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol | |
1:00 PM | FIC 2015-607 | Bradshaw Smith v. Steven Mitchell, Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; Frank Lord, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; Ricardo Quintero, David Raney, as members, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District | |
2:30 PM | Georgia Tedla v. Director of Human Resources, Greenwich Public Schools; and Greenwich Public Schools | ||
March 16, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-461 | Troy Williams v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
11:00 AM | FIC 2015-794 | Andrew Matthews 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 2015-870 | Debra Adams and Curtis Taylor v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven | |
March 17, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-356 | Kacey Lewis v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
1:00 PM | FIC 2015-886 | Wolfgang Halbig v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Newtown; Police Department, Town of Newtown; and Town of Newtown | |
2:30 PM | FIC 2015-633 | Allison Fennelly v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Cheshire; Police Department, Town of Cheshire; and Town of Cheshire | |
March 18, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-363 | Michael Castillo v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
11:00 AM | FIC 2015-873 | Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |||
1:00 PM | FIC 2015-874 | Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |||
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Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
March 14, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-440 | James Bennett 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 14, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-440; James Bennett v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
March 14, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-392 | John Horvath 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 March 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-392; John Horvath v. Dora B. Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection | |||
March 14, 2016 | 1:00 PM | Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State | |
Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State | |||
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for March 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-728; Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State Docket #FIC 2015-798;
Rochelle Torres-Wyler v. Secretary of the State, State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Secretary of the State Dated: March 15, 2016 | |||
March 14, 2016 | 2:30 PM | John Barney v. Town Clerk, Town of Bloomfield; and Town of Bloomfield | |
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 14, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-879; John Barney v. Town Clerk, Town of Bloomfield; and Town of Bloomfield |
Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
March 15, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-621 | Steven Gary v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven |
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-621; Steven Gary v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven | |||
March 15, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-880 | Craig Minor v. Mayor, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol |
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-880; Craig Minor v. Mayor, City of Bristol; and City of Bristol | |||
March 15, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-607 | Bradshaw Smith v. Steven Mitchell, Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; Frank Lord, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; Ricardo Quintero, David Raney, as members, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District |
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 15, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-607;
Bradshaw Smith v. Steven Mitchell, Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; Frank Lord, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; Ricardo Quintero, David Raney, as members, Board of Directors, Greater Hartford Transit District; and Greater Hartford Transit District Bradshaw Smith failed to appear. Attorney Benjamin H. Nissim appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:15 PM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:20 PM. Dated: March 16, 2016 | |||
March 15, 2016 | 2:30 PM | Georgia Tedla v. Director of Human Resources, Greenwich Public Schools; and Greenwich Public Schools | |
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 15, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-724; Georgia Tedla v. Director of Human Resources, Greenwich Public Schools; and Greenwich Public Schools |
Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
March 16, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-461 | Troy Williams v. 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 March 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-461;
Troy Williams v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Troy Williams failed to appear. 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 9:47 AM. Dated: March 17, 2016 | |||
March 16, 2016 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-794 | Andrew Matthews 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 16, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-794;
Andrew Matthews v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Attorney Crystal Matthews appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Terrence O’Neill appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:04 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:59 PM. Dated: March 17, 2016 | |||
March 16, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-870 | Debra Adams and Curtis Taylor v. 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 March 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-870; Debra Adams and Curtis Taylor v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
March 17, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-356 | Kacey Lewis 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 March 17, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-356;
Kacey Lewis v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Kacey Lewis 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 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:45 AM. Dated: March 18, 2016 | |||
March 17, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-886 | Wolfgang Halbig v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Newtown; Police Department, Town of Newtown; and Town of Newtown |
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 17, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-886; Wolfgang Halbig v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Newtown; Police Department, Town of Newtown; and Town of Newtown | |||
March 17, 2016 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-633 | Allison Fennelly v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Cheshire; Police Department, Town of Cheshire; and Town of Cheshire |
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 17, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-633;
Allison Fennelly v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Cheshire; Police Department, Town of Cheshire; and Town of Cheshire Attorney John R. Williams appeared on behalf of the complainant. Attorney Michael Harrington 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, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:00 PM. Dated: March 18, 2016 |
Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
March 18, 2016 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-363 | Michael Castillo 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 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-363; Michael Castillo v. Scott Semple, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | |||
March 18, 2016 | 11:00 AM | Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |||
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-873; Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-877; Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | |||
March 18, 2016 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-874 | Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families |
FIC 2015-876 | Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families | ||
NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-874;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 18, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-876;
Sally Roberts v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families |