TO: | Freedom of Information Commission |
FROM: | Thomas A. Hennick |
RE: | Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of October 23, 2013 |
A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on October 23, 2013, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:12 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Owen P. Eagan, presiding
Commissioner Amy J. LiVolsi
Commissioner Matthew Streeter
Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins
Commissioner Michael C. Daly
Commissioner Amy J. LiVolsi
Commissioner Matthew Streeter
Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins
Commissioner Michael C. Daly
Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Mary E. Schwind, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Tracie C. Brown, Lisa F. Siegel, Kathleen K. Ross, Gregory F. Daniels, Valicia D. Harmon, Paula S. Pearlman, Cindy Cannata, and Thomas A. Hennick.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of October 9, 2013.
Those in attendance were informed that the Commission does not ordinarily record the remarks made at its meetings, but will do so on request.
Benjamin Sutton v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; and Police Department, City of Stamford |
The Commissioners voted, 4-0-1, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner LiVolsi abstained.
Thomas White v. City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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 |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Frank Vartuli v. Director of Legal Affairs, City of Stamford; and City of Stamford |
Frank Vartuli appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Chris Dellaselva appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 4-0, to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner LiVolsi recused herself from the matter. The proceedings were recorded
digitally.
digitally.
Frank Vartuli v. Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals, City of Stamford; and Board of Assessment Appeals, City of Stamford |
Frank Vartuli appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Chris Dellaselva appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 4-0, to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner LiVolsi recused herself from the matter. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
LaTonya Whitley v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven |
LaTonya Whitley appeared on her own behalf. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Eric Cotton and the Record Journal v. Chief, Police Department, City of Meriden; and Police Department, City of Meriden |
The Commissioners voted, 4-0-1, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner Hankins abstained.
AbleChild v. Chief Medical Examiner, State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Cornell Lewis v. Joette Katz, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; Thomas DeMatteo, State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families; and State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority |
Michael Harrington appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Dan LaBelle appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Tracie C. Brown reported on Chairperson, Connecticut Medical Examining Board, et al. v. Freedom of Information Commission et al. (SC 19055)
Colleen M. Murphy and Lisa F. Siegel reported on pending appeals.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
Thomas A. Hennick
MINREGmeeting 10232013/tah/10232013