TO: Freedom of Information Commission
FROM: Thomas A. Hennick
RE: Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of August 25, 2010
A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on August 25, 2010, in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The meeting convened at 2:04 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, Eric V. Turner, Mary E. Schwind, Kathleen K. Ross, Clifton A. Leonhardt, Lisa F. Seigel, 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 11, 2010.
Docket #FIC 2009-569 Mario Forbes v. Deputy Warden, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, Northern Correctional Institution; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Mario Forbes 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 2009-577 Harry Gonzalez v. Chief, Police Department, City of Stamford, Records Department; Police Department, City of Stamford; and Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Harry Gonzalez participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, August 25, 2010
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Docket #FIC 2009-587 Nabeel Kaddah v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport
Nabeel Kaddah participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2008-416 Thomas J. McDonnell v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety; and State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-528 Kevin Brookman v. Calixto Torres, President, City Council, City of Hartford, John Rose, Jr., Corporation Counsel, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Docket #FIC 2009-537 Bradshaw Smith v. Donald Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor
Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Vincent Oswecki appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2009-609 Bradshaw Smith v. Kevin Searles, Chief, Police Department, Town of Windsor; and Police Department, Town of Windsor
Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Vincent Oswecki 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, August 25, 2010
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Docket #FIC 2009-610 Bradshaw Smith v. Donald Trinks, Mayor, Town of Windsor; Alan Simon, Deputy Mayor, Town of Windsor; Donald Jepsen, Minority Leader, Town Council, Town of Windsor; and Town of Windsor
Bradshaw Smith appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Vincent Oswecki appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2009-552 Carmen L. Lopez v. David Dunn, Personnel Director, City of Bridgeport; Personnel Department, City of Bridgeport; and Civil Service Commission, City of Bridgeport
Carmen Lopez appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Betsy Edwards 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 2009-578 F. Michael Ayles v. Twig Holland, Director of Purchasing, Town of Fairfield; and Town of Fairfield
F. Michael Ayles appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Eileen Kennelly appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Docket #FIC 2010-032 Albert Karpus v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport
Attorney Betsy Edwards 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 2010-114 Ellen L.F. Strauss and Mark R. Holofcener v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Westport; and Police Department, Town of Westport
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, August 25, 2010
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Docket #FIC 2010-217 Josephine Smalls Miller v. Director of Human Resources, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
Mary E. Schwind and Eric V. Turner reported on pending appeals.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
MINREG meeting 08252010/tah/08262010