TO: Freedom of Information Commission
FROM: Thomas A. Hennick
RE: Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of May 27, 2009
A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on May 27, 2009, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:07 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Andrew J. O’Keefe, presiding
Commissioner Sherman D. London
Commissioner Dennis O’Connor
Commissioner Norma E. Riess (participated via speakerphone)
Commissioner Owen P. Eagan
Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Eric V. Turner, Mary E. Schwind, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Victor R. Perpetua, Gregory F. Daniels, Tracie C. Brown, Kathleen K. Ross, Lisa F. Siegel, Valicia D. Harmon, Paula S. Pearlman, Cindy Cannata and Thomas A. Hennick.
Those in attendance were informed that the Commission does not ordinarily record the remarks made at its meetings, but will do so on request.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to amend their agenda to add the swearing in ceremony for Commissioner Owen P. Eagan. Colleen M. Murphy administered the oath of office to Commissioner Eagan.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of May 13, 2009.
Docket #FIC 2008-428 James Baker v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
James Baker participated via speakerphone. Attorney Nancy Kase O’Brasky appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, May 27, 2009
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Docket #FIC 2008-450 Fredy Morales v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford; and Police Department, City of Stamford
Fredy Morales participated via speakerphone. Valicia D Harmon was sworn in as an interpreter. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2008-275 Lamberto Lucarelli v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Old Saybrook; and Police Department, Town of Old Saybrook
Attorney Michael Cronin appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2008-400 Lamberto Lucarelli v. Public Works Department, Town of Old Saybrook
Attorney Michael Cronin appeared on behalf of the respondent. The Commissioners unanimously voted to allow Wayne Wysocki and John Porter to become parties in the matter. Wayne Wysocki and John Porter each appeared on his own behalf. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2008-390 Frederick A. Lovejoy v. John F. Solomon, Chief, Police Department, Town of Easton; Police Department, Town of
Easton; and Police Commission, Town of Easton
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, May 27, 2009
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Docket #FIC 2008-391 Stephen Whitaker v. Diane Wallace, Chief Information Officer, State of Connecticut, Department of Information Technology; State of Connecticut, Department of Information Technology; and Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Works
Stephen Whitaker appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Charles Walsh appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2008-512 Kevin Brookman v. Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-561 Margaret E. Anderson v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities; and State of Connecticut, Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Margaret Anderson appeared on her own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Philip Miller appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2008-633 David C. Villa v. Mark Douglas, Director of Purchasing and Data Processing, Town of Winchester; Keith Robbins, Town Manager, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-634 David C. Villa v. Keith Robbins, Town Manager, Town of Winchester; Mark Douglas, Director of Purchsing and Data Processing, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Docket #FIC 2008-635 David C. Villa v. Jeffrey Liskin, Selectman, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-636 David C. Villa v. Kenneth Fracasso, Mayor, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-637 David C. Villa v. Eugene Berlinski, Selectman, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-638 David C. Villa v. David Cappabianca, Selectman, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-639 David C. Villa v. Michael Hamm, Selectman, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-640 David C. Villa v. Keith Robbins, Town Manager, Town of Winchester; and Town of Winchester
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Docket #FIC 2008-698 Walter Chmurynski v. William Ballinger, Ex-officio Member, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bozrah; and Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Bozrah
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-748 Kurt Brace v. Human Resources, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut,
Department of Correction
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-756 Rachel M. Baird v. Director, State of Connecticut, Judicial Marshal Services, Court Operations Administration
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2008-757 Johnnie J. Jasinski, III v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stratford; and Police Department, City of Stratford
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Victor R. Perpetua reported on pending appeals.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on legislation.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
MINREG meeting 05272009/tah/05282009