NEW MEXICO ATHLETIC COMMISSION
RegularMeeting
May 10, 2011
4:00 PM
MINUTES
Regulation & Licensing Department Conference Room
5200 OaklandNE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:STAFF PRESENT:
Alberto León, Chairman Vadra Baca
Johnny Peña, Vice ChairmanAnnette Thompson Martinez
Steve Abraham, CommissionJustin Vigil, AAG
Joe Chavez, Commissioner
Sam Kassicieh, Commissioner (arrived at 4:15 pm)
1.Call To Order/Roll Call
Chairman León called the meeting to order at 4:05 PM, called roll and noted that a quorum was present.
2.Approval Of Agenda
Commissioner Chavez moved that the Agenda of May 10, 2011, be approvedas presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Peña. The motion carried unanimously.
3.APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2011, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Chavez moved that the April 19, 2011, regular meeting minutes be approved as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Peña. The motion carried unanimously.
4.EVENT REPORT, LOS MMA,APRIL29, 2011
Martin Narro reported on the event in Las Cruces, NM. Chairman León asked Mr. Narro to make sure Ms. Nevarez has a solid fight card and amateur event contracts for each fighter approved by the Commission in advance for future events. If Ms. Nevarez submits another event permit in the future, she will be required to come before the Commission.
5.EVENT REPORT, QUE LOCO, APRIL29, 2011
Mr. Narro reported that the event in Los Lunas, NM went well and there were not any issues to report.
6.EVENT PERMIT, DOPPELGANGER, PRO-AM MMA, May 27, 2011, CLOVIS, NM
Chairman León asked Mr. Singleterry if there were any incidents or issues with alcohol sales during the amateur event. Mr. Singleterry reported that there were none and asked for a special dispensation for this event.
Vice Chairman Peña moved that the May 27, 2011,event permitand special dispensation to sell alcohol be approved contingent onthe following: Mr. Singleterry must submit insurance, security, fight cards, amateur contracts, ambulance, doctor and pro contracts by close of business day Friday, May 13, 2011. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham. The motion carried unanimously.
7. APPROVAL OF LICENSEE APPLICATIONS
Marvin Clifford – Professional Boxing Referee License - Commissioner Chavez moved that Mr. Marvin Clifford’s application for Professional Boxing Referee license be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham. The motion carried unanimously.
Sandy Olson – Professional Boxing and MMA Judge Trainee Licenses - Vice Chairman Peña moved that Sandy Olson’s application for Professional Boxing and MMA Judge Trainee licenses be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Chavez. The motion carried unanimously.
Angela Borgel – Professional Boxing Judge and MMA Judge Licenses - Commissioner Chavez moved that Angela Borgel’s applications for Professional Boxing Judge and MMA Judge licenses be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham. The motion carried unanimously.
Shingo Kashiwaga – Matchmaker License -Mr. Kashiwagi informed the Commissioner that he has four years matchmaking experience. Commissioner Chavez moved that Shingo Kashiwagi’s application for Matchmaker license be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham. The Motion carried unanimously.
8.RENEWAL OF LICENSES
Esther Lopez - Boxing Judge and Timekeeper; and
Anita Sanchez - Boxing Judge and MMA Judge.
9.APPROVAL OF MMA JUDGE TRAINING CURRICULUM
Chairman León commended and thanked Robert Romero and Joe Valencia, who created the MMA Judge Training Curriculum, for being two of the best referees in the State. Chairman León recommendedapproval of the course and requirement of all judges and referees to attend the training in order renew their licenses.
Mr. Romero presented the outline to the Commission explaining what areas of class would be covered. As part of the training there will be a pre-test and post-test. Ms. Baca was directed to add the date, location and time of the training to the Commission’s website: June 11, 2011, Pueblo of Pojoaque at the Cities of Gold.
Commissioner Chavez moved that the MMA Judge Training Curriculum be approved as presented. Seconded by Vice Chairman Peña. The motion carried unanimously.
10. REQUEST – KEN TAYLOR
Ken Taylor sent in a written request to ask the Commission to consider a reduction in licensing and event fees.
Chairman León explained to Mr. Taylor that promoter’s and licensing fees cannot be waived. However, the Commission could work with the sanctioning fee. The Commission would put a plan together of what estimated event fees would be. Chairman León suggested that Mr. Taylor’s request could be tabled and placed on the June agenda.
Commissioner Chavez moved that Mr. Taylor’s request be tabledand placed on the June Commission agenda. Seconded by Vice Chairman Peña. The motion carried unanimously.
11.REQUEST – LORENZO MARTINEZ
Coach Lorenzo Martinez sent in a written request asking the Commission to consider waiving some of the event fees. The event is a benefit where they are trying to raise money for a couple of young ladies who are fighting cancer. The Commission recommended that Coach Martinez get together with Robert Romero and Joe Valencia to put on a smoker – sparring table. The Commission is willing to work with Coach Martinez to try and make this possible.
Commissioner Chavez moved that Mr. Martinez’ request to waive some of the event fees for his benefit be tabled to the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Abraham. The motion carried unanimously.
12. ANYLABTESTNOW ACTIVITY REPORT – LENNY MARTINEZ
Mr. Martinez discussed with the Commission his report and the drug testing program he represents. Chairman Leon asked Mr. Martinez to submit a new report with the fights the commission sanctioned and for Commissioner Kassicieh to exchange information with Mr. Martinez and to try to come up with a modified plan to then move forward with the drug testing program.
13.RULES AND STATUTE UPDATE
Chairman León reported that he had met with Dee Dennis, Superintendent of Regulation and Licensing and discussed the Commissions current rules and statutes. Chairman León will be communicating with Mr. Dennis in the next few weeks.
14.BUDGET REVIEW
Ms. Baca reviewed the Commissions FY12 budget. Chairman León asked Commissioner Abraham to review what BAR’s will need to be done for contracts and also to determine if the is funding for out of state travel.
15.OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
James Bagshaw reported the IBF conference will be held on June 1-4, 2011. Mr. Bagshaw also informed the commission the WWE will be coming in October and sometime in the Spring.
Nick Montoya requested information regarding the 4%supervisory feeand the gross revenue taxes. Chairman Leon asked Mr. Baca to work with Mr. Montoya regarding the paperwork.
Arturo Soliz wanted to know if his event was on the agenda, it was explained to him that he would need to turn in the required signed documentation in order to place him on the agenda.
16.ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairman Peña moved to adjourn the May 10,2011 regularmeeting.Seconded byCommissioner Chavez. The motion carried unanimously.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:30 pm.
APPROVED THIS ______DAY OF ______, 2011.
Alberto León, Chairman