TO: Freedom of Information Commission
FROM: Thomas A. Hennick
RE: Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of August 11, 2010
A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on August 11, 2010, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:09 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Andrew J. O’Keefe, presiding
Commissioner Sherman D. London
Commissioner Owen P. Eagan
Commissioner Amy J. LiVolsi.
Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Eric V. Turner, Mary E. Schwind, Victor R. Perpetua, Kathleen K. Ross, Valicia D. Harmon, 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 July 28, 2010.
Docket #FIC 2009-536 Troy Thomas v. Internal Affairs Division, Police Department, City of Hartford; and Police Department, City of Hartford
Troy Thomas participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2009-567 Troy Thomas v. Mayor, City of Hartford; Office of the Mayor, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Troy Thomas participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-571 Troy Thomas v. Office of the Corporation Counsel, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Troy Thomas participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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Docket #FIC 2009-544 John S. Kaminski v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Police Officer Standards and Training Council; and State of Connecticut, Police Officer Standards and Training Council
John Kaminski participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-558 Johnny Mahoney v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport
Johnny Mahoney participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-469 Richard Simons and the Yale Police Benevolent Association v. Chief, Police Department, Yale University; and Police Department, Yale University
Attorney Andrew Matthews appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney Aaron Bayer appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners voted, 3-1, to amend the Hearing Officer’s Report. Chairman O’Keefe voted no. The Commissioners voted, 3-1, to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report as amended.* Chairman O’Keefe voted no. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2009-554 John Thomas Barney v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-555 John Thomas Barney v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-608 John Thomas Barney v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. Minutes, Regular Meeting, August 11, 2010
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Docket #FIC 2009-660 John Thomas Barney v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-661 John Thomas Barney v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-556 Patrick Vincent McCue v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-606 Patrick Vincent McCue v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-662 Patrick Vincent McCue v. First Selectman, Town of Simsbury; and Town of Simsbury
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-644 Thomas J. White, Legislative Services Director, City of Bridgeport v. City Clerk, City of Bridgeport
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
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The Commissioners voted, 3-0, to deny an application for stay filed by Michael Nowacki in Docket #FIC 2009-724 Michael Nowacki v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Darien; and Police Department, Town of Darien. Chairman O’Keefe recused himself from the matter.
Colleen M. Murphy reported on pending appeals.
Colleen Murphy reported that the position of legislative liaison had been posted and that applications are being accepted at commission offices.
Colleen M. Murphy offered a tribute to former commission Chairman Frederick E. Hennick, who died on July 31, 2010. Chairman O’Keefe also offered a tribute and instructed staff to create a permanent tribute to the former chairman.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
*SEE ATTACHED FOR AMENDMENT
MINREG meeting 08112010/tah/08122010
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AMENDMENT
Docket #FIC 2009-469 Richard Simons and the Yale Police Benevolent Association v. Chief, Police Department, Yale University; and Police Department, Yale University
THE FOLLOWING ORDER BY THE COMMISSION IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED ON THE BASIS OF THE RECORD CONCERNING THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED COMPLAINT:
1. THE COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED.