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 Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 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 Board headquarters, 4900 Alameda Blvd. NE.  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 4900 Alameda Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico or by calling Catherine Scott at the GCB office at 505-841-9764 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 Catherine Scott at (505) 841-9764 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 Catherine Scott (505) 841-9764 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.

 

 

 

 

4900 Alameda Blvd. NE  ·  Albuquerque, NM   87113  ·  Fax (505) 841-9732

 

                                                                                              

NEW MEXICO GAMING CONTROL BOARD

ONE-DAY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

August 9 , 2005 - 9:00 a.m.

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

 

Tuesday, August 9, 2005

 

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

1Approval of New Mexico Gaming’s  Contract with Loyal Order of Moose #1718 (Silver City)

 

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

                1. New Applications

                     a. Michael Jones- Gaming Accountant -  American Legion Post 25 (Clovis)

                     b.  Ray Jackson – President – Fraternal Order of Eagles 3245 (Clovis)

                     c. Richard Schneider – President – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

                     d. Jennifer Brizeno –Assistant Gaming Manager - Loyal Order of Moose 2152 (Artesia)

                     e. Jerald Vance –Gaming Manager -  Loyal Order of Moose 2152 (Artesia)

                     f. Yolanda Keyonnie  - Slot Supervisor  - SunRay Park and Casino (Farmington)

                     g. Vincent Aragona-Commander - VFW 10124 (Las Cruces)

 

2. Renewal Applications

                     a. Jimmie Fitzpatrick –  Gaming Manager - BPO Elks Lodge 461 (Albuquerque)

                     b. Neil Barsky – Independent Director  - IGT ( Las Vegas, NV)

                     c. Robert Bittman – Executive Vice President – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

                     d. Marvin Conrad – Owner - SunRay Park and Casino (Farmington)

                    

C.            Pending Administrative and Enforcement Actions

1. Approval of Settlement Agreement, BPO Elks 1747; Cause No.  05-004-EA

2.  Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendation for Default for Susan Elam; Cause No. 03-010-EA

3.  Approval of Settlement Agreement, Bally Gaming; Cause No. 05-001-EA

4. Request for Reinstatement of Work Permits Pending Final Administrative Review for Ahmed Mughni; Cause No. 05-007-EA

 

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

                1.  Various Compliance Issues

                2.  Discussion on §4(B) (14)

                3.  Child Support Enforcement Division Licensing Issue

                4.  Update on Fingerprint Service

                5.  Tribal Visits/Meetings

 

                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

One Day Regular Board Meeting – Closed

August 9, 2005

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3.  Mollay (World of Games) vs. Jessup (Albuquerque); No. 00-05-AA

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

                5. Gaming Control Board vs. BPO Elks  #1717; Cause No. 05-001-DEF

                6. Gaming Control Board vs. De Anna Mae Teel; Cause No. 05-002-DEF

                7. Gaming Control Board vs. RC Gaming, LLC; Cause No. 05-003-DEF

                8. Gaming Control Board vs. BPO Elks #863; Cause No. 05-004-DEF

                9. Gaming Control Board vs. BPO Elks #1558;  No. 05-001-SA

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

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

12. Gaming Control Board vs. The Downs at Albuquerque; No. 04-014-EA

                                13. Gaming Control Board vs. Bally Gaming; No. 05-001-EA

                                14. Gaming Control Board vs. Albuquerque Downs; No. 05-002-EA

                                15. Gaming Control Board vs. Zia Partners, LLC; No. 05-003-EA

                                16. Gaming Control Board vs. BPO Elks #1747; Cause No. 05-004-EA

                                17. Gaming Control Board vs. Regina Nichols; Cause No. 05-005-EA

18. Gaming Control Board vs. Zia Partners; Cause No. 05-006-EA

                                19. Gaming Control Board vs. Ahmed Mughni; Cause No. 05-007-EA

                                20. Gaming Control Board vs. Bernard Strunk; Cause No. 05-008-EA

                                21. SunRay Gaming, LLC vs. Gaming Control Board; Cause No. 05-001-AA

                                22.  Michael Rimberti Two (2) Gaming Machines; Cause No. 05-002F

23. Michael Anthony Rojas and Raul Rojas vs. Jeff Gray, NMGCB, My Way Holdings d/b/a Sunland Park; Cause No. CV-2005-862

 

F.             Limited Personnel Matters

 

 

IV.          Recess 

 

 

                                                                                              

NEW MEXICO GAMING CONTROL BOARD

ONE-DAY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

August 9, 20051:30 p.m.

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

 

Tuesday, August 9, 2005

 

V.            OPEN SESSIONPlease note that items after 1:30. 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 One Day Regular Board Meeting, July 12, 2005

                2. Minutes of Working Sessions Held June 15, June 21, June 22, July 13, and July 27, 2005

 

C.            Board Chair’s Announcements  

                1.  Introduction and Swearing in of New Personnel             

 

D.           Licensing

1Approval of New Mexico Gaming’s Contract with Loyal Order of Moose #1718 (Silver City)   

 

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

1. New Applications

                     a. Michael Jones- Gaming Accountant -  American Legion Post 25 (Clovis)

                     b.  Ray Jackson – President – Fraternal Order of Eagles 3245 (Clovis)

                     c. Richard Schneider – President – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

                     d. Jennifer Brizeno –Assistant Gaming Manager - Loyal Order of Moose 2152 (Artesia)

                     e. Jerald Vance –Gaming Manager -  Loyal Order of Moose 2152 (Artesia)

                     f. Yolanda Keyonnie  - Slot Supervisor  - SunRay Park and Casino (Farmington)

                     g. Vincent Aragona-Commander - VFW 10124 (Las Cruces)

 

2. Renewal Applications

                     a. Jimmie Fitzpatrick –  Gaming Manager - BPO Elks Lodge 461 (Albuquerque)

                     b. Neil Barsky – Independent Director  - IGT ( Las Vegas, NV)

                     c. Robert Bittman – Executive Vice President – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

                     d. Marvin Conrad – Owner - SunRay Park and Casino (Farmington)

 

F.            Pending Administrative and Enforcement Actions

1. Approval of Settlement Agreement, BPO Elks 1747; Cause No.  05-004-EA

2.  Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendation for Default for Susan Elam; Cause No. 03-010-EA

3.  Approval of Settlement Agreement, Bally Gaming; Cause No. 05-001-EA

4.  Request for Reinstatement of Work Permits Pending Final Administrative Review for Ahmed Mughni; Cause No. 05-007-EA

             

G.           Policy and Rulemaking Matters

                1. Appointment of Hearing Officer for Rules change in Title 15, Chapter 1 of the NMAC (Gaming Control Act)

 

                               

One Day Regular Board Meeting – Open

August 9, 2005

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H.           Public Comments

 

 

VI.  Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

Carla C. Lopez, Esq. CPA

Chair