Delaware Gaming Control Board
Minutes – January 3, 2008
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Cannon Building / STATE OF DELAWARE / Telephone: (302) 744-4500861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 / DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Fax: (302) 739-2711
Dover, Delaware 19904-2467 / DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION / Website: www.dpr.delaware.gov
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: DELAWARE GAMING CONTROL BOARD
MEETING DATE AND TIME: Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware
Conference Room B, second floor of the Cannon Building
MINUTES APPROVED: February 7, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT
John Mancus, Chairman, Public Member
James Greene, Vice Chairman, DE Volunteer Fireman’s Association Member
Brad Barrie, Public Member
Deborah Messina, Public Member
Division Staff/Deputy Attorney General PRESENT
Robert Willard, Deputy Attorney General
Debbie Heinsch, Administrative Specialist II
ALSO PRESENT
Brandon Buglio, Ace’s Full Entertainment
Joyce Talley, Premier Poker
MEMBERS ABSENT
Thomas Trader, Public Member
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Mancus called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on December 6, 2007 minutes. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the minutes. The motion was unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review of Tabled Application(s)
The Board reviewed Mamie A. Warren Senior Center’s application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed Camden-Wyoming Moose Lodge #203 application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed Harrington Fire Company’s application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed Holy Cross Church’s application, which it had tabled at its December 6,, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed Hartly Volunteer Fire Company’s application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed Christopher Council Knights of Columbus #3182 application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3 application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve the event. Mr. Barrie, Mr. Greene and Mr. Mancus voted in favor, Ms. Messina abstained. The motion was carried.
The Board reviewed Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 application, which it had tabled at its December 6, 2007 meeting because it did not include an authorization letter from the Poker Room. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Application for Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament(s)
Clayton Fire Company February 23, 2008
Knights of Columbus Brother Vincent Council #7517 March 8, 2008
U.S. Army Warrant Officer’s Associate First State Ch#0613 February 10, 2008
Middletown-Odessa Rotary Club March 29, 2008
Hartly Volunteer Fire Company February 1, 2008
Dover Elks Lodge #1903 February 22, 2008
Cape Henelopen Little League February 9, 2008
Oak Orchard – Riverdale American Legion Post # 28 January 18, 2008
David C. Harrison American Legion Post# 14 January 12, 2008
Seaford Lions Foundation, Inc. January 19, 2008
Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Inc January 5, 2008
Howard J. Western Community and Senior Center, Inc. February 10, 2008,
May 4, 2008
August 10, 2008
November 9, 2008
New Candlelight Productions February 8, 2008
Lewes Fire Company March 22, 2008
Roxana Volunteer Fire Company February 23, 2008
Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company February 2, 2008
Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company January 11, 2008
Kiwanis Club of Dover January 25, 2008
Smyrna Lions Club February 2, 2008
Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to approve the above the following Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament applications: Clayton Fire Company, Knights of Columbus Brother Vincent Council #7517, U.S. Army Warrant Officer’s Associate First State Ch. #0613, Middletown-Odessa Rotary Club, Dover Elks Lodge #1903, Cape Henelopen Little League, Lewes Fire Company, and Smyrna Lions Club. Mr. Barrie, Mr. Mancus, and Ms. Messina voted in favor. Mr. Greene was recused. The motion was carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Hartly Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving the house rules from Go All In. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Oak Orchard – Riverdale American Legion Post # 28. Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to propose to deny the application, with the applicant’s right to request a hearing, based upon the application not being notarized, the IRS letter was not included, and there was not a letter stating that intend to use Go All In’s house rules. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from David C. Harrison American Legion Post #14. Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Go All In’s house rules, and a copy of the group exemption. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Seaford Lions Foundation, Inc. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Go All In’s house rules. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Go All In’s house rules. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Howard J. Western Community and Senior Center, Inc. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina, to approve the application for February 10, 2008, contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Ace’s Full Entertainment’s house rules. The other dates were tabled, at the March 2008 meeting the Board will review the requested May date. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from New Candlelight Productions. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mancus, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Go All In’s house rules, and a copy of Go All In’s house rules. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Roxana Volunteer Fire Company. Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to propose to deny the application, with the applicant’s right to request a hearing, based upon the fact that a current IRS letter was not included, and there was not a letter stating that intend to use Go All In’s house rules. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mancus, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they
intend to use Go All In’s house rules, and the name of the bank where the proceeds will be deposited. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company. Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Mancus, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Go All In’s house rules. The motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the application from Kiwanis Club of Dover. Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve the application contingent upon staff receiving a letter stating that they intent to use Go All In’s house rules, and the name of the bank where the proceeds will be deposited. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Bingo Event Application(s)
Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church
Ellendale Fire Company
Del-Vets Post #2
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware, Inc.
Bowers Fire Company, Inc.
Sussex AmVets Post# 2
Fund-Raising Committee
Ladies of the Milford Elks Lodge# 2401*
March of Dimes *
VFW #3792
Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve the above bingo event applications, with the exception of The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware, Inc., and March of Dimes Delaware Chapter. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware, Inc., contingent upon receipt of a letter from Cranston Heights Fire Hall authorizing use of their facility. The motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve March of Dimes Delaware Chapter, contingent upon receipt of a listing of prizes to be awarded that does not exceed the allowable $1,000.00. The motion was unanimously approved.
Review of Charitable Gambling Event Application(s)
Community Athletic Association
National Federation of the Blind of Delaware
St. John’s Lodge No. 2
Hartly Volunteer Fire Company
Citizen Hose Fire Company
Laurel American Legion Post 19
Police Athletic League of Delaware, Inc.
Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to approve the above charitable gambling event applications, with the exception of Citizens Hose Fire Company. The motion was unanimously carried.
Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to approve Citizens Hose Fire Company. Mr. Barrie, Mr. Mancus, and Ms. Messina voted in favor, Mr. Greene abstained. The motion was carried.
Review of Raffle Application(s)–
The Board reviewed the application from Ministry of Caring. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene, to approve the application. The motion was unanimously carried.
Request to change date of approved event –
The Board reviewed St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s request to change the date of their event. Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie, to approve the request. The motion was unanimously carried.
Other Business (for discussion only)
Mr. Mancus read a letter from Salesianum School addressing the mechanisms in place to assure that no party possesses prior knowledge of results of any race displayed to the attendees.
Mr. Mancus reported that he is working on a letter to be sent out to all licensees reflecting the changes that will be in effect July 1, 2008.
The FY 2007 Investigative Statistics Report was reviewed without action.
Board members would like the Division to send out Dealer’s license renewal applications in time for the applicants to obtain a new criminal background check.
Mr. Willard presented Rules and Regulation changes that will be sent to Legislative Hall for publication.
Mr. Willard will write a new proposed rule change regarding the timeline in which Texas Hold’Em applications are submitted.
Public Comment
Ms. Talley – questioned random seating, and players that need special accommodations for medical reasons. Random seating does not always work for them, so how should it be addressed?
Mr. Willard explained that she is accommodating in good faith, for an eyesight problem. If an individual has further questions or problems, please have them contact the Board for further investigative review.
A workshop will be scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. The location will be determined based upon availability of a conference room.
Mr. Greene inquired about renewal notices for Texas Hold’Em dealers. The renewals will be sent out in accordance with Division policy.
Next Meeting Date
The Board will hold a meeting on February 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room B of the Cannon Bldg, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, Delaware, 19904. All present indicated they would attend.
Adjournment
Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to adjourn. Motion unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Heinsch
Administrative Specialist II