TO:                  Freedom of Information Commission

 

FROM:            Thomas A. Hennick

 

RE:                  Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of September 9, 2009

 

           

A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on September 9, 2009, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:08 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, Mary E. Schwind, Victor R. Perpetua, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Gregory F. Daniels, Tracie C. Brown, 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 adopt the minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of August 26, 2009.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2008-683           Richard Stevenson v. Donna J. Micklus, Director of Communications, State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services

 

Richard Stevenson participated via speakerphone. Attorney Erin O’Brien Choquette appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 4-1, to deny a request for intervenor status from the Connecticut Department of Correction. Commissioner Eagan cast the no vote. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.

 

Minutes, Regular Meeting, September 9, 2009

Page 2

 

 

Docket #FIC 2008-705           Richard Stevenson v. Warden, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution; Andrea Baker, Freedom of Information Liaison, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 

Richard Stevenson participated via speakerphone.  Attorney Nancy Case O’Brasky appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2008-630           Joe Burgos Vega v. Director, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, Offender Classification and Population Management; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction

 

Joe Burgos Vega participated via speakerphone. Attorney Nicole Anker appeared on behalf of the respondents.  The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2008-662           Michael Daly v. Mark Sirois, Chief, Police Department, Town of East Hartford; and Police Department, Town of East Hartford

 

Attorney Frank Cassetta appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2008-727           Fred Goff v. Mayor, Town of Vernon

 

Fred Goff appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Martin Burke appeared on behalf of the respondent. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2008-776           Bradshaw Smith v. Donald S. Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor

 

Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Vincent Oswecki appeared on behalf of the respondent. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.

 

 

Minutes, Regular Meeting, September 9, 2009

Page 3

 

Docket # FIC 2008-797          Bradshaw Smith v. Donald S. Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor

 

Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Vincent Oswecki appeared on behalf of the respondent. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.

                                               

Docket # FIC 2009-027          Bradshaw Smith v. Donald S. Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor

 

Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Vincent Oswecki appeared on behalf of the respondent. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2009-005           Kimberly Albright-Lazzari and Anthony Lazzari v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services; and State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services

 

Attorney Shawn Sims appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2009-049           Richard Duffee v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism

 

Richard Duffee appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General Jane Comerford appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to remand the matter to the Hearing Officer.  The proceedings were recorded digitally.

 

 

Docket #FIC 2009-197           Thomas Logan, Jr., v. Animal Control Officer, Animal Control Department, City of Middletown; and Animal Control Department, City of Middletown

                                               

              The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.

            

              Colleen M. Murphy reported on legislation.

 

              The meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

 

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Thomas A. Hennick