MINUTES - PUBLIC MEETING NO. 06-11-08
November 8, 2006 - 10:30 a.m.
New Jersey Casino Control Commission
Joseph P. Lordi Public Meeting Room - First Floor
Tennessee Avenue & Boardwalk
Atlantic City, New Jersey
PRESIDING: Chair Linda M. Kassekert
PRESENT: Vice Chair Ralph G. Frulio and Commissioners
Michael A. Fedorko, Michael C. Epps and William T. Sommeling
Subsequent to the reading of a statement of compliance with the notice requirements
of the Open Public Meetings Act and identification of items discussed during closed
session, the Commission considered and took formal action on the following matters:
1. By a vote of 5-0 ratified the minutes of October 18, 2006 and the special hearing of October 23, 2006 (transcript pages 8-9).
2. By a vote of 5-0 remanded for hearings 25 applications for initial or renewal of casino key and casino employee licenses (Exhibit EL-1*).
By a vote of 5-0 remanded to a hearing the casino service industry license application of Saigon Entertainment, Inc., pursuant to N.J.S.A 5:12-92 (c ) (Exhibit EL-2*).
By a vote of 5-0 remanded to a hearing the junket related casino service industry license renewal application of Jacqueline Sindelman, Inc., pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-102 (Exhibit EL-1*).
By a vote of 5-0 granted 14 applications for initial or renewal of casino key and casino employee licenses (Exhibit EL-2*).
By a vote of 5-0 granted the following applications for initial and renewal of casino key employee licenses and for qualification: William F. Callahan, Vice President of Relationship Marketing for Marina District Development Company, LLC; Signe J. Huff, Vice President of Talent for Marina District Development Company, LLC; Patrick J. Ramsey, Vice President of Slots and Security for Boardwalk Regency Corporation; and Andrew L. Swenson, Vice President of Casino Marketing for Marina Associates, Atlantic City Showboat, Inc., Bally’s Park Place, Inc. and Boardwalk Regency Corporation (Exhibit EL-2*; transcript pages 9-12).
3. Stipulation of settlement and consent agreement in application of Latanya N. Harris was adjourned.
By a vote of 5-0 approved the stipulations of settlement and consent agreements and granted the casino key and casino employee license or renewal applications of Vincent E. Carlisle, Dennis Chau, Marvin L. Ware, Michael S. Hampton, Tracey L. Scherer, Tarquin D. Gray, Robert Hlinicky, Diedre Corbin (a/k/a Dierdre Corbin), Jamie K. Sheppard and Jessica M. McCabe (rulings number 06-11-08-03-A, 06-11-08-03-B, 06-11-08-03-C, 06-11-08-03-D, 06-11-08-03-E, 06-11-08-03-F, 06-11-08-03-G, 06-11-08-03-J, 06-11-08-03-L, 06-11-08-03-M, 06-11-08-03-M);
Approved the stipulation of settlement and continued in effect Jason J. Abbruscato casino employee license in revoked status. Respondent may hold a casino service employee registration; and apply for a casino employee license in accordance with the timelines set forth in the stipulation (ruling number 06-11-08-03-H);
Approved the stipulation of settlement and continued in effect Michelle E. Barnes casino service employee registration in revoked status. Respondent may petition for a position that does not require a license; a casino service employee registration; and apply for a casino employee license in accordance with the timelines set forth in the stipulation (ruling number 06-11-08-03-I); and
Approved the stipulation of settlement and denied the license application of Melania R. Mendoza. Applicant may be employed in a position that does not require a license; petition for a casino service employee registration; and apply for a casino employee license in accordance with the timelines set forth in the stipulation. (ruling number 06-11-08-03-N; transcript pages 12-14).
4. By a vote of 5-0 approved the stipulation of settlement and grant the non-gaming casino service industry license renewal application of Jonathan’s Transportation Service, Inc, pursuant to section 92c of the Act (05-0809-SR) (ruling number 06-11-08-04; transcript pages 14-16).
5. The petition of Bradley J. Armstrong for early reapplication was adjourned without date (06-0441-RA) (transcript pages 16).
6. By a vote of 5-0 entered final Order directing that the name of Don Van Ho remain on the exclusion list until further Order of the Commission. (06-0215-EL) (ruling number 06-11-08-06-; transcript pages 16-17).
7. Considered the petition of Scientific Games Racing, LLC for rulings regarding residency of employees at Mt Laurel Data Center:
By a vote of 5-0 granted the petition and determined that New Jersey residency is not required for Hub facility employees (PRN 2400601) (ruling number 06-11-08-07; transcript pages 17-20).
8. By a vote of 5-0 adopted the draft Resolution and found Eric Hausler temporarily qualified and authorized him to assume the duties and exercise the powers of Senior Vice President of Development for Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc, subject to the conditions contained in N.J.A.C. 19:43-2.7 (PRN 2550603) (ruling number 06-11-08-08; transcript pages 20-22).
9. Considered the petition of RIH Acquisitions, NJ, LLC (d/b/a Atlantic City Hilton) for an amendment to N.J.A.C 19:45-1.34:
By a vote of 5-0 tabled the petition for up to 90 days and authorized publication of a Notice of Action to that effect (PRN 2700604) (transcript page 22-23).
10. Considered the petition of RIH Acquisitions, NJ, LLC (d/b/a Atlantic City Hilton), for a regulation change to the General Provisions of N.J.A.C. 19:47-20.9:
By a vote of 5-0 approved for publication and temporarily adopted of amendments to N.J.A.C. 19:47-20.9 and 20.10 (Dealer Stack Kept in Automated Shoe Until Player Wagering Decision made in Three Card poker) (PRN 2850601) (transcript pages 23-24).
11. Considered the petition of Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC (d/b/a Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort) for a regulation change to permit the Option of Collecting Vigorish upon a winning wager at the time the wager is won:
By a vote of 5-0 approved for publication and temporarily adopted amendment to N.J.A.C. 19:47-1.5 (Collection of Vigorish in Craps after Player Wins for Certain Buy and Lay Bets with True Odds) (PRN 2580606) (transcript pages 24-26)
12. Considered the petition of Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC (d/b/a Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort) for a regulation change to permit cards which have been opened and placed on a gaming table in the games of Blackjack, Spanish 21 and Minibaccarat to be changed at least every seven days, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-69(c), N.J.S.A. 52:14B-4(f) and N.J.A.C. 19:46-46-1.18(g):
By a vote of 5-0 tabled the petition for up to 90 days and authorized publication of a Notice of Action to that effect (PRN 2580605) (transcript page 26-27).
13. By a vote of 5-0 approved for publication and temporarily adopted amendment to N.J.A.C. 19:47-14.15 (Optional Procedure for Irregularity in Hold 'Em and Omaha) (transcript pages 28).
In accordance with Resolution No. 05-12-14-19, the next closed session of the Commission shall be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 9:15 a.m. in the Commission offices (transcript page 29).
Mr. Matthew Stanton, AC Jitney Association and Mr. George Amiriantz, a resident of Atlantic City, New Jersey, addressed the Commission during the public participation portion of the meeting (transcript pages 29-41).
The meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m.
*Lists of individuals acted upon at this meeting have been documented by exhibit number. Commission rulings are documented in orders or resolutions. These lists, rulings and official transcripts are available for public review at the Commission offices located at the corner of Tennessee Avenue and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
These minutes remain subject to amendment until such time as they are formally ratified by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
I, Dianna W. Fauntleroy, Executive Secretary of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Minutes of the Open Session conducted on November 8, 2006, are true and correct.
____________________________________ Dianna W. Fauntleroy, Esq.
Executive Secretary
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