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 February 13, 2007,   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 4900 Alameda Blvd. NE. Albuquerque, New Mexico.  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 Denise Leyba at the GCB office at 505-841-9733 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 Denise Leyba at (505) 841-9733 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 Denise Leyba (505) 841-9733 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

February 13, 2007 - 9:00 a.m.

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

 

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

 

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.            Pending Administrative and Enforcement Actions            

a.  Approval of Recommendation for Dismissal;  Gaming Control Board vs. Ray Griego; Cause No. 06-019-EA

b.  Approval of Settlement Agreement; Gaming Control Board vs. Manuel Rios; Cause No. 06-008-EA

c.  Approval of Settlement Agreement; Gaming Control Board vs. Eleanor J. Purvis; Cause No. 06-016-EA

 

B.            Licensing

                1. Renewals of Gaming Licenses for 2007

a   American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

b.  Bally Gaming, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)

c. B.P.O. Elks #1119 (Las Cruces, NM)

d. Fraternal Order of Eagles #3815 (Las Vegas, NM)

e. IGT, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)

f.  JJ Recreation (Farmington, NM)

g. Loyal Order of Moose #2447 (Rio Rancho, NM)

 

2.  Miscellaneous Matters

a.   DigiDeal Corporation; 90 day financial review  

b.   DigiDeal Corporation; Request for approval of proposed strategic investment by 3rd party

                               

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

1. New Application

                                a.  David Miller – Gaming Accountant – American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

                                b.  Monte Harmon – Gaming Manager – American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

                                c.  Prospero Sanchez – Gaming Manager – American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

                                d.  Gloria Parker – Gaming Manager – B.P.O. Elks #1172 (Tucumcari, NM)

                                e.  Lanell M. Deitz – Gaming Accountant – Fraternal Order of Eagles #3187 (Roswell, NM)

                                f.  Antonette D. Martinez – Vice President of Western Region Sales – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

g.  Flaviano Lucero – Quartermaster/Accountant – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #401     (Albuquerque, NM)

 

 

 

One Day Regular Board Meeting – Closed

February 13, 2007

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2.  Renewal Key Persons

a.  Gerald Willett – Assistant Gaming Manager – Fraternal Order of Eagles #3245 (Clovis, NM)

b.  Carol Nygaard – Gaming Accountant – Fraternal Order of Eagles #4101 (Alamogordo, NM)

c.  Richard Burt – Independent Director – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

d.  David Johnson – Executive Vice President and General Counsel – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

e.  Johnny J. Oakley – President/Manager – JJ Recreation, LLC (Farmington, NM)

f.  Jimmie Chavez – Quartermaster – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1793 (Raton, NM)

 

                                3.  Key Person Change of Position

                a.  Alma M. Gaston – Gaming Manager – Loyal Order of Moose #2080 (Chaparral, NM)

                b.  Carmen J. Romero – Gaming Accountant – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1547 (Las Vegas, NM)

                c.  Richard D. Jaramillo – Gaming Manager – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3815 (Las Vegas, NM)

 

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

1.  Various Compliance Issues

 

E.                    Pending and Threatened Litigation 

1.  Gaming Control Board vs. Downs at Albuquerque; Cause No. 06-002-EA

2.  Gaming Control Board vs. Rosa Rodriquez; Cause No. 06-003-EA

3.  Gaming Control Board vs. Martin Pyke; Cause No. 06-007-EA

4. Gaming Control Board vs. Manuel Rios; Cause No. 06-008-EA

5. Fraternal Order of Eagles #4017; Cause No. 06-002-SA

6.  Gaming Control Board vs. Downs at Albuquerque; Cause No. 06-011-EA

7. Gaming Control Board vs. Downs at Albuquerque; Cause No. 06-012-EA

8. Gaming Control Board vs. Craig Smith; Cause No. 06-013-EA

9. Gaming Control Board vs. B.P.O. Elks #2750; Cause No. 06-014-EA

10. Aristocrat Technology; Cause No. 06-010-SA

                11. Gaming Control Board vs. Loyal Order of Moose #2095; Cause No. 06-015-EA

                12. Gaming Control Board vs. Eleanor Purvis; Cause No. 06-016-EA

                13. Gaming Control Board vs. Veterans of Foreign Wars #401; Cause No. 06-017-EA

                14. Gaming Control Board vs. B.P.O. Elks #408; Cause No. 06-018-EA

                15. Gaming Control Board vs. Ray Griego; Cause No. 06-019-EA

                16. Gaming Control Board vs. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1547; Cause No. 06-020-EA

                17. Gaming Control Board vs. IGT, Inc.; Cause No. 06-021-EA

                18. Gaming Control Board vs. SunRay Park & Casino; Cause No. 06-022-EA

                                19. Gaming Control Board vs. Downs at Albuquerque; Cause No. 07-001-EA

 

                F.             Limited Personnel Matters

 

IV.          Recess 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                             

 

NEW MEXICO GAMING CONTROL BOARD

ONE-DAY REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 13, 2007 – 1:30 p.m.

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

 

Tuesday,  February 13, 2007

V.            OPEN SESSION—Please 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 Working Session, January 3, 2007

2.       Minutes of Working Session, January 10, 2007

3.       Minutes of Working Session, January 18, 2007

4.       Minutes of One Day Regular Board Meeting, January 9, 2007

 

C.                  Board Chair’s Announcements  

 

1.  March Board meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2007

 

D.                  Pending Administrative and Enforcement Action

a.  Approval of Recommendation for Dismissal;  Gaming Control Board vs. Ray Griego; Cause No. 06-019-EA

b.  Approval of Settlement Agreement; Gaming Control Board vs. Manuel Rios; Cause No. 06-008-EA

c.  Approval of Settlement Agreement; Gaming Control Board vs. Eleanor J. Purvis; Cause No. 06-016-EA

                       

E.            Licensing

 

1. Renewals of Gaming Licenses for 2007

a   American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

b.  Bally Gaming, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)

c. B.P.O. Elks #1119 (Las Cruces, NM)

d. Fraternal Order of Eagles #3815 (Las Vegas, NM)

e. IGT, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV) 

f.  JJ Recreation (Farmington, NM)

g. Loyal Order of Moose #2447 (Rio Rancho, NM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Day Regular Board Meeting – Open

February 13, 2007

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2.  Miscellaneous Matters

a.   DigiDeal Corporation; 90 day financial review 

b.   DigiDeal Corporation; Request for approval of proposed strategic investment by 3rd party

 

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

1. New Application

a.  David Miller – Gaming Accountant – American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

                                b.  Monte Harmon – Gaming Manager – American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

                                c.  Prospero Sanchez – Gaming Manager – American Legion Post #72 (Albuquerque, NM)

                                d.  Gloria Parker – Gaming Manager – B.P.O. Elks #1172 (Tucumcari, NM)

                                e.  Lanell M. Deitz – Gaming Accountant – Fraternal Order of Eagles #3187 (Roswell, NM)

                                f.  Antonette D. Martinez – Vice President of Western Region Sales – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

g.  Flaviano Lucero – Quartermaster/Accountant – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #401     (Albuquerque, NM)

 

2.  Renewal Key Persons

a.  Gerald Willett – Assistant Gaming Manager – Fraternal Order of Eagles #3245 (Clovis, NM)

b.  Carol Nygaard – Gaming Accountant – Fraternal Order of Eagles #4101 (Alamogordo, NM)

c.  Richard Burt – Independent Director – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

d.  David Johnson – Executive Vice President and General Counsel – IGT (Las Vegas, NV)

e.  Johnny J. Oakley – President/Manager – JJ Recreation, LLC (Farmington, NM)

f.  Jimmie Chavez – Quartermaster – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1793 (Raton, NM)

 

                                3.  Key Person Change of Position

                a.  Alma M. Gaston – Gaming Manager – Loyal Order of Moose #2080 (Chaparral, NM)

                b.  Carmen J. Romero – Gaming Accountant – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1547 (Las Vegas, NM)

                c.  Richard D. Jaramillo – Gaming Manager – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3815 (Las Vegas, NM)

 

G.          Policy and Rulemaking Matters

 

1.       Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendation on 15.1.5 NMAC, 15.1.6 NMAC, 15.1.7 NMAC, 15.1.8 NMAC, 15.1.9 NMAC, 15.1.10 NMAC, 15.1.25 NMAC (Hearing on November 9, 2006)

 

2.       Approval of Hearing Officer’s Recommendation on 15.1.5 NMAC, 15.1.13 NMAC, 15.1.24 NMAC (Hearing on February 1, 2007)

         

 

H.            Public Comments

 

 

VI.     Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

David L. Norvell, Esq.

Chairman