STATE OF MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING

Cadillac Place

3062 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-700

Detroit, Michigan

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

10:30 A.M.

MINUTES

On Tuesday, April 11, 2006, the Michigan Gaming Control Board held a public meeting at the Board office in the Cadillac Place, 3062 W. Grand Blvd, Suite L-700, Detroit, Michigan.

Present:          In attendance were the following Board members:

                                                 Damian Kassab, Chairman

                                                 Judge Benjamin Friedman

                                                 Mr. Donald Robinson

                                                 Barbara Rom

                                                 Judge Michael Stacey

                        Also attending were:

                                                 Patty James

                                                 D/F/Lt. Vickie Johnson

                                                 Ben McMakin

                                                 Tom Barker

                                                 Jack Cahill

Business:         Board Chairman Damian Kassab called the staff briefing of the public meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.   Chairman Kassab asked if anyone felt the need for an overview of the meeting’s agenda.  No comments were made. 

                        Therefore, Chairman Kassab called the regular public meeting to order and noted for the record that all Board members were present.  Chairman Kassab also noted for the record that Mr. Gustafson was absent due to a prior commitment.           

Chairman Kassab stated the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2006 meeting.   He requested a motion to approve the minutes from the March 14, 2006 meeting.

                        It was moved and seconded that the minutes of the March 14, 2006 meeting be approved.  Motion carried.

                        In the absence of Mr. Gustafson, Chairman Kassab dispensed with the Executive Director’s report. 

                          Next, Chairman Kassab requested a motion to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division’s staff regarding the 64 Level 1 and 2 occupational license applications. 

                        It was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Judge Stacey to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division’s staff for the applications summarized in Exhibit 1.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next, the Board considered the Executive Director’s Report and the Licensing Division’s staff recommendation regarding the eligibility and suitability of required key persons/qualifiers of casino licensee Greektown Casino, L.L.C.

                        There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board enter an order finding and concluding that Todd Kevin Gravell, Lana Elizabeth Causley, Thomas George Miller, Joseph Valentine Itrim and Victor Lee Mattson, Jr., are eligible and suitable as required qualifiers of casino licensee Greektown Casino, L.L.C., under the licensing standards and requirements of the Act and Rules of the Board.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next, the Board considered the Executive Director’s Report and the Licensing Division’s staff recommendations regarding the pending casino license renewal applications of MGM Grand Detroit, L.L.C., Detroit Entertainment L.L.C., d/b/a MotorCity Casino and Greektown Casino, L.L.C.   Chairman Kassab noted for the record that each renewal application request would be addressed individually. Chairman Kassab also noted for the record the presence of John Wallace, Executive Director of Finance, and Compliance Officer of MGM Grand Detroit, L.L.C.

                        After Mr. Wallace’s introduction to the Board, it was moved by Judge Stacey and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board issue an order of notice and renewal of casino licensee MGM Grand Detroit, L.L.C., renewing its annual casino license for a new one-year period from April 11, 2006 through April 10, 2007.  A roll call vote was taken.

                                     Chairman Kassab:          Aye

                                     Judge Friedman:             Aye

                                     Mr. Robinson:                Aye

                                     Ms. Rom                       Aye

                                     Judge Stacey:               Aye

                        Motion carried.

                        Next the Board considered the casino license renewal application of Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C.

                        After the presence of Mr. Gregg Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C. was noted for the record, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Judge Stacey that the Board issue an order of notice and renewal of casino licensee Detroit Entertainment, L.L.C., d/b/a MotorCity Casino, renewing its annual casino license for a new one-year period from April 11, 2006 through April 10, 2007.  A roll call vote was taken.

                                     Chairman Kassab:        Aye

                                     Judge Friedman:          Aye

                                     Mr. Robinson:             Aye

                                     Ms. Rom:                   Aye

                                     Judge Stacey:            Aye

                        Motion carried.

                        Next the Board considered the casino license renewal application of Greektown Casino, L.L.C. 

                        Chairman Kassab noted for the record the presence of Mr. Craig Ghelfi, Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Bruce Dahl, Chief Financial Officer for Greektown Casino.  

                        After questions from Chairman Kassab were answered and brief comments were made by Mr. Ghelfi, Mr. Dahl and Deputy Director Ben McMakin, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Stacey that the Board issue an order and notice of renewal of casino licensee Greektown Casino, L.L.C., renewing its annual casino license for a new one-year period from April 11, 2006 through April 10, 2007.  A roll call vote was taken.

                                     Chairman Kassab:           Aye

                                     Judge Friedman:             Aye

                                     Mr. Robinson:                Aye

                                     Ms. Rom:                      Aye

                                     Judge Stacey:               Aye

                        Motion carried.

                        The next item considered by the Board was the pending application for approval of transfer of interest in Jenkins Construction, Inc. 

                        Chairman Kassab noted for the record the presence of Stanley Wire, Vice President of Jenkins Construction, Inc.

                        There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Ms. Rom that the Board enter an order approving the proposed 50 percent transfer of ownership interest in Jenkins Construction, Inc., from James Jenkins to Jacqueline Jenkins, under the licensing standards and requirements of the Act and Rules of the Board.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next the Board considered the Executive Director’s Report and the Licensing Division’s staff recommendation regarding the pending supplier license application of Jenkins Construction, Inc.

                        Again, there being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Judge Stacey and seconded by Ms. Rom that the Board enter an order finding and concluding that Jenkins Construction, Inc. and its qualifiers, are eligible and suitable for licensure.   A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion Carried.

                        The next item considered by the Board was the Board staff’s recommendation regarding BW Realty Advisors, L.L.C.’s request to withdraw its supplier license application.

                        Chairman Kassab noted for the record that there were no representatives for the applicant present at the meeting.

                        Therefore, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Judge Stacey that the Board enter an order granting the request of BW Realty Advisors, L.L.C. for withdrawal of its supplier license application.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next, Greektown Casino proceeded with its presentation on its efforts to foster economic development in the Greektown Casino area.

                        Upon completion of its presentation there was a brief question and answer period between Board members and representatives from Greektown Casino.

                        Next, Chairman Kassab requested a motion for the Board to go into closed session.

                        Therefore, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Ms. Rom that the Board go into closed session immediately following the conclusion of the public meeting for the purpose of receiving legal advice and counsel from the Board’s attorney regarding pending Board litigation, and receiving confidential notification from the Executive Director regarding the names of individuals placed on the Board’s Disassociated Persons List since the Board’s last public meeting as required by the Act.  A roll call vote was taken.

                                     Chairman Kassab:             Aye

                                     Judge Friedman:               Aye

                                     Mr. Robinson:                  Aye

                                     Ms. Rom:                        Aye

                                     Judge Stacey:                 Aye

                        Motion carried.

                        For the public comment portion of the meeting, Chairman Kassab acknowledged the presence of Mr. Michael Atkins, who was present on behalf of First Independence Bank and the Greektown Merchant Association.             

                        After comments from Mr. Atkins regarding Greektown Casino’s comp program, Chairman Kassab adjourned the meeting, at 11:34 a.m.

                                 Patricia S. James

                                 Board Secretary