John Curry, Damon Asbury re: Open Records Request

From John Curry, November 16, 2006

Subject: Re: Open Records Request

Thank you, Damon.

Also, glad to see you're reading "the blog."

John

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From Damon Asbury, November 16, 2006

Subject: RE: Open Records Request
John:

I can tell from the blog that there may be a misinterpretation of the letter you received from Bill Neville. The long and the short of it is this – I was going to be out of the office last week and the materials you requested were still in preparation. I didn’t want you to think we weren’t going to respond so I asked Bill to send you a letter letting you know that we would be responding, just not in the ten day period you requested. You should have the material early next week.

Sorry for the confusion.

Damon

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From John Curry, October 30, 2006

Subject: Open Records Request

Dear Dr. Asbury,

Pursuant to the state open records law, Ohio Rev. Code Ann. sec. 149.43 to 149.44, I write to request access to and a copy of the following:

1.The name(s) of all current and/or former STRS Board members who are holding or held an STRS credit card(s) since January 1, 2004.

2. The amounts of the charges that were posted by each individual cardholders transaction(s) beginning January 1, 2004.

3. The business or service that each said expenditure(s) in #2 above involved.

I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $20. If the cost would be greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document. I would request that this information come in the form of an email so as to lessen the costs involved, but will accept the issuance by U.S. Mail.

I would request your response within ten (10) business days.

If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.

Please be advised that I am prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested records. I would note that violation of the open records law can result in the award of court costs and attorney fees.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

John Curry

Wapakoneta, OH 45895