STATE OF MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING

Cadillac Place

3062 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-700

Detroit, Michigan

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

10:00 A.M.

MINUTES

On Tuesday, May 8, 2007, 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:

                                                Mr. Damian Kassab, Chairman

                                                Judge Benjamin Friedman

                                                Mr. Donald Robinson

                                                Ms. Barbara Rom

                        Also attending were:

                                                Tom Barker

                                                Patty James

                                                D/F/Lt. Vicki Johnson

                                                John Page

                                                Jack Cahill

Business:         Board Chairman Damian Kassab advised the Board that there were no preliminary matters to dispense with at the staff briefing and called the public meeting to order at 10:04 a.m.  Chairman Kassab further noted for the record that all active Board members were present.

                        Chairman Kassab stated the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2007 regular public meeting.  Chairman Kassab noted that all Board members had previously received the minutes, and asked if there were any questions or concerns.

                        It was moved and seconded that the minutes of the April 10, 2007 meeting be approved.  Motion carried.  

                        Mr. Barker next presented the Executive Director's report.  Mr. Barker advised the Board that Regulation Officer Cheryl Freeman had resigned from the Board, leaving 7 vacant positions yet to be filled.

                        In regards to the Board's budget, Mr. Barker reported that for fiscal year 2007, from October 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007, the Board has incurred expenditures of 8.5 million, leaving the unexpended balance of 11.1 million in appropriated funding for FY 2007, which includes funds for anticipated reimbursement for expenditures by the Attorney General's Office and Michigan State Police.

                        Mr. Barker next reported that the casinos continue to operate 24/7 and for April 2007, the aggregate revenue in taxes for all three Detroit casinos was up and the gaming taxes were 13.364 million compared to 12.821 million for the same period last year.

                        Next, Mr. Barker updated the Board on MSP's Board-related activities.  He reported that during the month of April the MSP Gaming Section investigated 60 criminal complaints and made 32 arrests.

                        Next, Mr. Barker reported that pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-03, 331 level 1 and 2 occupational license renewal requests were approved on behalf of the Board. 

                        Upon conclusion of Mr. Barker's report, Chairman Kassab noted the first order of business was the consideration of proposed Board Resolution No. 2007-01, acknowledging the contributions and accomplishments of former Board member Judge Michael Stacy and commending him for distinguished and honorable service to the Board and to the people of the State of Michigan.

                        After comments and accolades from Board members and staff, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board adopt Board Resolution 2007-01.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        After comments from Judge Stacey and a standing ovation for the Judge, Chairman Kassab requested a motion to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division's staff regarding the 85 Level 1 and 2 occupational license applications. 

                        It was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Ms. Rom 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 pending application for transfer of ownership interest in Bayview Electric Company.

                        There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board enter an order approving the proposed application for transfer of ownership interest in Bayview Electric Company, L.L.C.    A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        The Board next considered the Executive Director's Reports and the Licensing Division's staff recommendations regarding the pending supplier license applications of Neil D. Kugel, CPA, Applied Building Technologies, Inc., Eslick Design Associates, Inc., Innovative Renovations, L.L.C. and J.F. Duncan Industries, Inc.

                        Again there being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board enter orders finding and concluding that Neil D. Kugel, CPA, Applied Building Technologies, Inc., Eslick Design Associates, Inc., Innovative Renovations, L.L.C., and J.F. Duncan Industries, Inc., and their qualifiers, are eligible and suitable for licensure.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        The next item considered by the Board was the Executive Director's Reports and the Licensing Division's staff recommendations regarding the pending supplier license renewal applications of Simon & Leeman Corp. and Chef Source, Inc.

                        There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Mr. Robinson that the Board enter orders granting the requests of Simon & Leeman Corp. and Chef Source, Inc. for the renewal of their annual supplier license.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next Chairman Kassab requested a motion to go into closed session. 

                        Therefore, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Judge Friedman 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 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

                        Motion carried.

                        There being no public comments, Chairman Kassab adjourned the meeting at 10:26 a.m.

                               Patricia S. James

                               Board Secretary