STATE OF MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD
PUBLIC MEETING

Cadillac Place
3062 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-700
Detroit, Michigan

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
10:00 A.M.

MINUTES

On Tuesday, August 14, 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, MI.

Present:        In attendance were the following Board members:

                                                Mr. Damian Kassab, Chairman
                                                Hon. Benjamin Friedman
                                                Mr. Donald Robinson
                                                Ms. Barbara Rom

                    Also attending were:

                                                Richard Kalm
                                                Tom Barker
                                                John Page
                                                F/Lt. Pamela Benzing
                                                Jack Cahill
                                                Laurie Lander

Business:

Board Chairman Damian Kassab called the staff briefing of the public meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.  Chairman Kassab noted for the record that all Board members were present.  There being no preliminary business to discuss Chairman Kassab stated that the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the June 12, 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 June 12, 2007 meeting be approved.  Motion carried.

Mr. Kalm next presented the Executive Director's report.  Mr. Kalm advised the Board that there had been no staffing changes since the last Board meeting.  He further advised that the interview and selection process was ongoing for the remaining 8 vacant positions.

In regards to the Board's budget, Mr. Kalm reported that for fiscal year 2007, from October 1, 2006 through July 31, 2007, the Board has incurred expenditures of $13,046,995, leaving the unexpended balance of $6,170,705 in appropriated funding for FY 2007, which includes funds for anticipated expenditures by the Attorney General's Office and the Michigan State Police.

Mr. Kalm next reported that the casinos continue to operate 24/7 and for July 2007, the aggregate revenue in taxes for all three Detroit casinos was up by 2.92 percent and the gaming taxes were 13.078 million compared to 13.319 million for the same period last year.

In regards to employee licensing, Mr. Kalm advised the Board that the required background investigations for 185 pending Level 1 and 2 licenses had been completed and would be considered for approval by the Board at today's meeting.  He further noted that pursuant to Board Resolution No. 2006-03, 419 level 1 and 2 occupational license renewal requests were approved on behalf of the Board.

Next Mr. Kalm reported on the MSP Board related activity for the months of June and July.  He stated that there had been no staffing changes and the MSP Gaming Section investigated 121 criminal complaints and made 37 arrests.

Upon conclusion of Mr. Kalm's report, Chairman Kassab stated the next item for consideration was the proposed Board Resolution 2007-2 acknowledging the contributions and accomplishments of former Board secretary Patty James and commending her for distinguished and honorable service to the Board and to the people of the State of Michigan.

A fter comments and accolades from Board members and staff, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Mr. Robinson that the Board adopt Board Resolution 2007-02.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

Next Chairman Kassab requested a motion to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division's staff regarding the 185 Level 1 and 2 occupational license applications.

It was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division's staff for the 185 Level 1 and 2 occupational license applications.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

Next the Board considered the Executive Director's Reports and the Licensing Division's staff recommendations regarding the pending applications for transfers of ownership interest in The LaSalle Group, Inc., Ebel Signorelli Welke, L.L.C. and Security by Design, Inc.

There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Mr. Robinson that the Board enter orders approving the proposed applications for transfers of ownership interest in The LaSalle Group, Inc., Ebel Signorelli Welke, L.L.C. and Security by Design, Inc.  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 Detroit Building Group, Michigan Foundation Company, Inc., Paycraft Consulting and Master Craft Carpet Service.

Again, there being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Mr. Robinson that the Board enter orders finding and concluding that Detroit Building Group, Michigan Foundation Company, Inc., Paycraft Consulting, L.L.C. and Master Craft Carpet Service, Inc. and their qualifiers are eligible and suitable for licensure under the licensing standards and requirements of the Act and Administrative Rules.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

Next the Board considered the Executive Director's Reports and Licensing Division's staff recommendations regarding the pending supplier license renewal applications of Limbach Company, Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Company, The Berline Group, Inc., Enterprise Caps & Gowns, Inc. and Wilson & Associates, Inc.

After Ms. Rom's question relating to Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Company was answered, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Ms. Rom that the Board enter orders granting the requests of Limbach Company, Atlantic City Coin & Slot Service Company, The Berline Group, Inc., Enterprise Caps & Gowns, Inc. and Wilson & Associates, Inc. for the renewal of their annual supplier license for a new one-year period beginning August 14, 2007.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

The next item considered by the Board was the Notice of Deficiency to allow Southeastern Tile, L.L.C. 15 days to correct noted deficiencies.

Chairman Kassab invited Deputy Director John Page to give a brief summary of the case.

Upon conclusion of Mr. Page's summary, and after questions from Board members were answered, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Mr. Robinson that the Board enter an order granting to issue a Notice of Deficiency to Southeastern Tile, L.L.C. to allow Southeastern Tile, L.L.C. 15 days to correct deficiencies, and to notify Southeastern Tile, L.L.C. the potential denial of its application if it fails to meet the aforementioned criteria.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

Next the Board considered the Acknowledgment of Violation of casino licensee Greektown Casino.

Again, Chairman Kassab invited Mr. Page to give a brief summary of the violation.

After a lengthy discussion regarding Greektown Casino's numerous violations, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board accept the proposed Acknowledgment of Violation as agreed to by the Michigan Gaming Control Board staff and casino licensee Greektown Casino, L.L.C., and issue an order adopting, accepting, and incorporating the Acknowledgment of Violation as the Board's final decision.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

The Board next considered the Acknowledgment of Violation of occupational licensee Stephanie Travis.

Chairman Kassab once again invited Mr. Page to give a brief history of the case.

Upon conclusion of Mr. Page's synopsis, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Ms. Rom that the Board accept the proposed Acknowledgment of Violation as agreed to by the Michigan Gaming Control Board staff and occupational licensee Stephanie Travis, and issue an order adopting, accepting, and incorporating the Acknowledgment of Violation as the Board's final order.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

The next item the Board considered was the Proposal for Decision in the matter of the disciplinary action of occupational licensee Scott T. Brown.

Chairman Kassab invited Assistant Attorney General Jessica Weiler to give a brief summary of the case.

After a lengthy discussion between Board members and staff regarding the 2-year suspension penalty, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Mr. Robinson that the Board enter a final decision and order in the matter of Scott T. Brown's occupational license, accepting and adopting and incorporating the Administrative Law Judge's Proposal for Decision with the exception that the recommended suspension of 2-years be amended to 2 days.  A voice vote was taken.

M otion carried.

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

Therefore, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Mr. Robinson, 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 the individuals placed on the Board's Dissociated 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

There being no public comments, Chairman Kassab requested that the next regular public meeting be changed from September 11, 2007 to September 21, 2007.  It was also decided to change the October 9, 2007 meeting to October 18, 2007, which would be voted on at the September meeting as part of the FY 2007-08 regular public meeting schedule.

Therefore, it was moved by Chairman Kassab and seconded by Judge Friedman that the next scheduled public meeting would be on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.  A voice vote was taken.

Motion carried.

Next Chairman Kassab adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m.

________________________________________________
Laurie Lander, Board Secretary