| TO: | Freedom of Information Commission |
| FROM: | Thomas A. Hennick |
| RE: | Minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of September 9, 2015 |
A regular meeting of the Freedom of Information Commission was held on September 9, 2015, 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 Jay Shaw (participated via speakerphone)
Commissioner Matthew Streeter
Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins
Commissioner Ryan P. Barry
Commissioner Francis J. Brady
Commissioner Jay Shaw (participated via speakerphone)
Commissioner Matthew Streeter
Commissioner Christopher P. Hankins
Commissioner Ryan P. Barry
Commissioner Francis J. Brady
Also present were staff members, Colleen M. Murphy, Mary E. Schwind, Victor R. Perpetua, Kathleen K. Ross, Lisa F. Siegel, Valicia D. Harmon, Paula S. Pearlman, Virginia Brown, Cindy Cannata, and Thomas A. Hennick.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the Commission’s regular meeting of August 26, 2015.
Those in attendance were informed that the Commission does not ordinarily record the remarks made at its meetings, but will do so on request.
| Thomas Tanner v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; Police Department, City of Torrington; and City of Torrington |
Thomas Tanner participated via speakerphone. The Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Umar Shahid v. State of Connecticut, Department of Correction, Parole and Community Services Division, New Haven District Office |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Umar Shahid v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Umar Shahid v. Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Umar Shahid v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Patrick Egan v. Chairman, Board of Fire Commissioners, City of New Haven; Board of Fire Commissioners, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
Attorney Jarad Lucan appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
| Patrick Egan v. Chief, Fire Department, City of New Haven; Fire Department, City of New Haven; Chairman, Fire Commission, City of New Haven; Fire Commission, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Ellen Andrews v. Director, State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate; and State of Connecticut, Office of the Healthcare Advocate |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve 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 |
James Torlai appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General James Caley appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
| James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police |
James Torlai appeared on his own behalf. Assistant Attorney General James Caley appeared on behalf of the respondents. The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
| Joan Zygmunt v. Director, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Court Operations Division; State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Court Operations Division; Chief, Court Administrator, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch; and Martin Libbin, Director, Legal Services, State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch |
The Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report.
| Vorcelia Oliphant v. Tax Collector, City of Meriden; and City of Meriden |
The Commissioners voted, 5-0, to approve the Hearing Officer’s Report. Commissioner Hankins recused himself from this matter.
The Commissioners unanimously voted to affirm the Decision Not to Schedule in: David Godbout v. Tony Hwang, Matthew Lesser, Michael McLachlan, Anthony Musto, Ed Jutila, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-741; David Godbout v. Rob Sampson, Dave Yaccarino, Fred Camillo, Kevin Kelly, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-743; David Godbout v. Tony Hwang, Michael McLachlan, David Labriola, Michael Molgano, Rosa Rebimbas, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-744; David Godbout v. Tony Hwang, Michael McLachlan, David Labriola, Michael Molgano, Anthony Musto, Ed Jutila, Theresa Conroy, Michael D'Agostino, Roland Lemar, Brian Sear, Patricia Miller, Rose Rebimbas, Members, State of Connecticut, Conneciticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-745; David Godbout v. Janice Geigler, Tony Hwang, Steven Witkos, Catherine Osten, Anthony Guglielmo, Lezlye Zupkus, Dave Yaccarino, Penny Bacchiochi, Anthony D'Amelio, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-746; David Godbout v. Janice Geigler, Tony Hwang, Steven Witkos, Catherine Osten, Anthony Guglielmo, Lezlye Zupkus, Dave Yaccarino, Penny Bacchiochi, Anthony D'Amelio, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-747; David Godbout v. Bill Aman, Len Fasano, Brenda Kupchik, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-760; David Godbout v. Robert Sampson, Kevin Kelly, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly;and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-761; David Godbout v. Sean Williams, Scott Frantz, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-762; David Godbout v. Tim Ackert, Toni Boucher, John McKinney, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-763; David Godbout v. Tony Hwang, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-764; David Godbout v. Tim Ackert, John McKinney, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-765; David Godbout v. Fred Camillo and Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-766; David Godbout v. Terrie Wood, Joe Markley, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-769; David Godbout v. Prasad Srinivasan, Jason Welch, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-770; David Godbout v. Prasad Srinivasan, Jason Welch, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-774 and David Godbout v. Terrie Wood, William Aman, Sean Williams, Joseph Markley, Brenda Kupchick, Members, State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly; and State of Connecticut, Connecticut General Assembly, Docket # FIC 2014-775. The proceedings were recorded digitally.
Colleen M. Murphy reported that the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government was planning a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Freedom of Information in Connecticut on October 22, 2105.
Victor R. Perpetua reported on pending appeals.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m.
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Thomas A. Hennick
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