NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

THE NEW MEXICO GAMING CONTROL BOARD

 

 

 ONE-DAY REGULAR   BOARD   MEETING

 

 

The New Mexico Gaming Control Board will conduct a one-day regular Board meeting.  On Monday, October 18, 2004, the Board will meet in closed executive session commencing at 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at which time they will meet in open session.   The meeting will be held at the New Mexico Gaming Control Board located at 6400 Uptown Blvd., N.E., Suite 100-E in Albuquerque.  Subject matters to be discussed are included on the attached proposed agenda.  Please note the agenda is subject to change.  A final agenda will be available to the public at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.  A copy of the final agenda may be obtained from the office of the Gaming Control Board, located at 6400 Uptown Boulevard NE, Suite 100-E in Albuquerque, New Mexico or by calling Amelia Piggott at the GCB office at 505-841-9749 during regular business hours.

 

           

 

 

                                                                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   If you are an individual requiring auxiliary aids or services, pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act, in order to attend a meeting of the New Mexico Gaming Control Board, please contact Amelia Piggott at (505) 841-9749 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. The NM Gaming Control Board meetings are open to the public and your attendance is welcome.  Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats.  Please contact Amelia Piggott (505) 841-9749 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

 

 

 

 

6400 Uptown Boulevard NE, Suite 100-E  ·  Albuquerque, NM   87110  ·  Phone (505) 841-9749  ·  Fax (505) 841-9782

 

                                                                                              

NEW MEXICO GAMING CONTROL BOARD

ONE-DAY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

October 18, 2004 - 9:00 a.m.

(Note:  All items on agenda may result in Board action.)

 

Monday, October 18, 2004

 

I.             Call to Order –9:00 a.m. 

               

                A.            Roll Call

 

II.                  Approval of Agenda

 

III.       CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – (Closed pursuant to Section 10-15-1 (H) NMSA 1978,  “Open Meetings Act”)

 

A.                  Licensing

1. Acres Gaming (Las Vegas) Manufacturer’s License

2. IGT Request for Surrender of Manufacturers’ License for Anchor Coin d/b/a Anchor Games (Las Vegas, NV)

3. IGT Request for Surrender of Manufacturers’ License for VLC, Inc (Bozeman, MT)

4. Western Money Request a Waiver of Licensure Requirement for Manufacturer of Associated Equipment (Ticket Kiosks)

5.  MPS Request a Waiver of Licensure Requirement for Distributor

6. Cummins-Allison Request a Waiver of Licensure Requirement for Manufacturer of Associated Equipment (Ticket Kiosks)

7. Ruidoso Race Track and Casino Request to Allow their Employees to Observe and Aid in the Opening of Zia Partners, Inc.

 

B.            Issuance of Findings of Suitability on Key and Affiliated Persons

                1.  New Applications

a. David Johnson –Acres Gaming (Las Vegas)

                                                b. Thomas Matthews –Acres Gaming (Las Vegas)

                                                c. Richard Schneider –Acres Gaming (Las Vegas)

                                                d. Maria Granados –My Way Holdings- Sunland Park (Sunland Park)

                                                e. Benjamin Paz –My Way Holdings- Sunland Park (Sunland Park)

                                                f. Gary Shaffer- My Way Holdings –Sunland Park (Sunland Park)

2.       Renewal Applications

a. Robert Chavez –American Legion Post 100 (Albuquerque)

b. Charles Edwards, Jr. –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

c. Kristine Jones –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

d. Paul Wing –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

e. Benjamin Woodruff –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Day Regular Board Meeting - Closed

October 18, 2004

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C.            Pending Administrative and Enforcement Actions

1. Request Approval of Motion for Recommendation of Dismissal with Prejudice for the Gaming Control Board vs. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino; Cause No. 03-014-EA; Allowing Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Gaming Premises

2. Request Approval of Settlement Agreement for  the Gaming Control Board vs. William Gore, No. 04-012-EA; Regarding Unsuitable Methods of

3. Request Approval of Motion for Recommendation of Default for the Gaming Control Board vs. Wayne Klug (Alamogordo); No. 04-004-EA Regarding Illegal Commercial Gambling

4. Issuance of Work Permit –Gilbert Villas Jr. (Cashier) - The Downs at Albuquerque, Inc. 5. Issuance of Work Permit –Julio Mirabal (Cashier) - Fraternal Order of Eagles 3489

6. Issuance of Work Permit Renewal –Angel Cuevas (Floor Person) - My Way Holdings-Sunland Park

7.  Request Approval of Settlement Agreement with The Downs at Albuquerque Inc. Regarding Failure to Continuously Maintain Surveillance of the Gaming Premises

 

D.           Tribal Gaming Matters (Confidential pursuant to Section 4(E)(3) of the 2001 Compact)

                1. Compliance Issues with Mescalero Apache Tribe

                2. Fingerprint MOU Update

                3. General Compliance Issues Affecting all Tribes

 

E.            Pending and Threatened Litigation

                1. State of New Mexico vs. Jicarilla No. CIV 00-0851

2.   State of New Mexico vs. Ten (10) Gaming Devices and their Contents of $3.25 in                                                                              United States Currency  (Gamer’s Choice; Otero County); No. CV-99-578

3.  Mollay (World of Games) vs. Jessup (Albuquerque); No. 00-005-AA

                4.  Richard Tast vs. Gaming Control Board (Albuquerque); No. CIV 04-320 RHS/DJS

                5.  Ronald Contreras vs. Gaming Control Board (Albuquerque); No. 04-002-AA

                6.  Gaming Control Board vs. William Gore; No. 04-012- EA

                7.  Gaming Control Board vs. Susan Elam;  No. 03-010-EA

                8.  Gaming Control Board vs. Ruidoso Downs Racing, Inc.  (Ruidoso); Cause No. 03-014-EA

                9. Gaming Control Board vs. Veterans of Foreign Wars 10124 (Las Cruces); No. 04-009-EA

                10. Gaming Control Board vs. American Legion Post 100 (Albuquerque); No. 04-010-EA

                11. Gaming Control Board vs. Robert Herron; No. 04-011-EA

 

 

F.             Limited Personnel Matters

 

 

IV.      Recess 

 

 

                                                                                              

NEW MEXICO GAMING CONTROL BOARD

ONE-DAY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

October 18, 2004 - 9:00 a.m.

(Note:  All items on agenda may result in Board action.)

 

Monday, October 18, 2004

 

V.            OPEN SESSION—Please note that items after 1:30 p.m. may be taken out of sequence at the discretion of the Chair.

               

A.            Call to Order – 1:30 p.m.

1.     Roll Call

 

B.            Approval of Minutes

                1.  Minutes of the September 9, 2004 One Day Working Session

                2.  Minutes of the September 20, 2004 One Day Regular Board Meeting

                                                                               

C.            Board Chair’s Announcements

 

D.                 Licensing

1. Acres Gaming (Las Vegas) Manufacturer’s License

2. IGT Request for Surrender of Manufacturers’ License for Anchor Coin d/b/a Anchor Games (Las Vegas, NV)

3. IGT Request for Surrender of Manufacturers’ License for VLC, Inc (Bozeman, MT)

4. Western Money Request a Waiver of Licensure Requirement for Manufacturer of Associated Equipment (Ticket Kiosks)

5.  MPS Request a Waiver of Licensure Requirement for Distributor

6. Cummins-Allison Request a Waiver of Licensure Requirement for Manufacturer of Associated Equipment (Ticket Kiosks)

7. Ruidoso Race Track and Casino Request to Allow their Employees to Observe and Aid in the Opening of Zia Partners, Inc.

 

E.                   Issuance of Findings of Suitability on Key and Affiliated Persons

1. New Applications

a. David Johnson –Acres Gaming (Las Vegas)

                                                b. Thomas Matthews –Acres Gaming (Las Vegas)

                                                c. Richard Schneider –Acres Gaming (Las Vegas)

                                                d. Maria Granados –My Way Holdings- Sunland Park (Sunland Park)

                                                e. Benjamin Paz –My Way Holdings- Sunland Park (Sunland Park)

                                                f. Gary Shaffer- My Way Holdings –Sunland Park (Sunland Park)

 

2.       Renewal Applications

a. Robert Chavez –American Legion Post 100 (Albuquerque)

b. Charles Edwards, Jr. –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

c. Kristine Jones –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

d. Paul Wing –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

e. Benjamin Woodruff –Loyal Order of Moose 2016 (Alamogordo)

 

 

 

              One Day Regular Board Meeting - Open

October 18, 2004

Page 2

 

F.             Pending Administrative and Enforcement Actions

1. Request Approval of Motion for Recommendation of Dismissal with Prejudice for the Gaming Control Board vs. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino; Cause No. 03-014-EA; Allowing Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on Gaming Premises

2. Request Approval of Settlement Agreement for the Gaming Control Board vs. William Gore, No. 04-012-EA; Regarding Unsuitable Methods of Operation

3. Request Approval Motion for Recommendation of Default for the Gaming Control Board vs. Wayne Klug (Alamogordo); No. 04-004-EA Regarding Illegal Commercial Gambling

4. Issuance of Work Permit – Gilbert Villas Jr. (Cashier) – The Albuquerque at Downs, Inc.

5. Issuance of Work Permit – Julio Mirabal (Cashier) – Fraternal Order of Eagles 3489

6. Issuance of Work Permit Renewal–Angel Cuevas (Floor Person) - My Way Holding-Sunland Park

7. Request Approval of Settlement Agreement with The Downs at Albuquerque, Inc. Regarding Failure to Continuously Maintain Surveillance of the Gaming Premises

 

G.           Policy and Rulemaking Matters

                                 1.  Status on Rulemaking Hearing

a.   Rule hearing scheduled November 2, 2004 at 9:00 a.m.

                                2.  SunRay Park and Casino Request for a Ruling Regarding the Issue of Cashing Social     Security Checks at Their Casino

                                3.  Zia Park request to allow check cashing facilities inside cashier cage.

                                4.  Zia Park request to allow temporary assignment of Billy the Kid Casino personnel to the vault at Zia Park for a thirty day training period.             

               

H.           Discussion of Central Monitoring System (For Informational Purposes Only)

 

I.             Public Comments

 

 

VI.  Adjournment

 

 

 

 

Carla C. Lopez, Esq. CPA

Chair