The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission met on March 12, 2008, at 10:30 a.m., at the Office of the Division of Consumer Affairs, located at 124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor, Essex Room, Newark, New Jersey. Present for the meeting were Commissioners Marilou Halvorsen, Edward Barrett, and Christine Vanek, Frank Ragazzo, and Timothy E Ryan (present via teleconference.) Also present were Deputy Attorney General Nancy Costello Miller; LGCCC Supervisor to the Investigative Unit Scott Jenkins; LGCCC Investigators William Carter, Martin Silva, and Joseph Chessere, and supporting staff Farah Rodriguez and Mary Grant.

The meeting was opened at 10:30 a.m. by Chairperson Marilou Halvorsen, pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. N.J.S.A. 10:4-1 et seq. Adequate notice of the Legalized Games Public meeting was provided by mailing on March 5, 2008 in accordance with Chapter 231 P.L. 1975, more commonly referred to as the Sunshine Law. A list of all regularly scheduled Commission meetings to be held during 2008 was provided to the Office of the Secretary of State, Star Ledger, Trenton Times, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, and posted in the State Building at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey as well as being posted on LGCCC website: www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/lgccc.htm.

1. Reading and Approval of the Agenda

The Commission reviewed and approved the amended agenda.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

2. Minutes of the Public Session meeting January 9, 2007

The Commission reviewed and approved the amended minutes.

MOTION: Vanek SECOND: Ragazzo APPROVED: Unanimous

3. Public Comment

No public comment.

4. Statistics report and comparison figures from LGCCC to DCA for the months of December 2007, and January 2008.

The Commission approved the statistics report and comparison figures for the months of December 2007, and January 2008.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

5. List of organizations approved or denied requests for registration for the months of January and February 2008.

Commissioner Vanek recused herself on the Catholic Charities of Archodiocese of Newark. The Commission approved the rest of the items on the approved and denied list for registration applications for January and February 2008.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

The rest of the Commission approved the Catholic Charities of Archodiocese of Newark.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Ragazzo APPROVED: Unanimous

6. Amendments to Regulations (Reg Analyst Charles Manning)

A) 13:47-4.9 Licensing fees payable to the Control Commission
Tabled for further discussion by the regulatory committee.

B) 13:47-13.6 Approval : time limitation; renewal; fees
Tabled for further review including fiscal review. The Commission is looking into options to see if it possible to provide some financial relief to some of the financially burdened organizations, ie, consider bingo boards instead of paper.

C) 13:47-6.15 Examination of licensee; Review of records
Tabled for further discussion by the regulatory committee

7) Recommended Approval for the approved and denied list of Casino Operators, Casino Operators Pending Additional Correspondence and Manufacturers, Distributors, and Providers, Compensated Workers, and Game Submissions for the months of January and February 2008

The Commission approved the recommendations for the approved and denied list of Casino Operators, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Providers and Compensated Workers for the months of January and February 2008

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

A) A motion to approve Wild Willy’s Casino Parties LLC, as a licensed casino equipment provider.

MOTION: Ragazzo SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

8) FYI-List of Signed Warning Letters, UPL Letters & Consent Orders for the month of January and February 2008

Warning Letters Signed

A. LG-06-432 Stevenson-D’Alessio Post #12 American Legion (Warning Letter Signed)
B. LG-06-498 Postal Center Plus LLC (Warning Letter Signed)
C. LG-07-004 Italian Am Social Club of Rossmoor (Warning Letter Signed)
D. LG-07-51 Sacred Heart Church (Warning Letter Signed)
E. LG-07-122 United Way of Bergen County (Warning Letter Signed)
F. LG-07-156 The Pet Shoppe (Warning Letter Signed)
G. LGA-07-190 Stephen D’Onofrio / Sum Fun Inc. (Warning Letter Signed)
H. LGA-07-209 C & Z Vending LLC (Warning Letter Signed)
I. LGA-07-219 Krane Kingdom / Walter Melkowits (Warning Letter Signed)
J. LGA-07-220 Tina Dowd (Warning Letter Signed)
K. LGA-07-223 Theresa Petaccio (Warning Letter Signed)
L. LGA-07-241 C & Z Vending LLC (Warning Letter Signed)

UPL Letters Signed

A. LGA-06-317 Stephen D’Onofrio / Sum Fun Inc. (Penalty Paid)
B. LG-06-479 Dancing DJ’s (Penalty Paid)
C. LG-06-480 Salvatore Fusaro (Penalty Paid)
D. LG-07-21 Robert Rogers (Penalty Paid)
E. LG-07-104 Robert Rogers (Penalty Paid)
F. LGA-07-197 Kimberly Oren (Penalty Paid)
G. LGA-07-206 GH Woods, Inc., LLC (Penalty Paid)
H. LGA-07-210 Big Top Arcade (Penalty Paid)
I. LGA-07-211 Theresa Petaccio (Penalty Paid)
J. LGA-07-224 Stephen D’Onofrio / Sum Fun Inc. (Penalty Paid)
K. LGA-07-233 Helen Stewart (Penalty Paid)
L. LGA-07-243 Deborah Pugh (Penalty Paid)
M. LGA-07-248 Theresa Petaccio (Penalty Paid)
N. LGA-07-251 Bob Falk Enterprises (Penalty Paid)
O. LGA-07-252 Angelo Cappetta (Penalty Paid)
P. LGA-07-257 Angelo Rosati, Jr (Penalty Paid)
Q. LGA-07-341 Asbury Amusement Factory (Penalty Paid)
R. LGA-07-343 Michael Blickman / Boardwalk Mall Arcade (Penalty Paid)
S. LGA-07-345 Diane Mizenis (Penalty Paid)
T. LGA-07-346 Fred Bryant (Penalty Paid)
U. LGA-07-353 Michael Blickman / Boardwalk Mall Arcade (Penalty Paid)
V. LGA-07-354 Royal Arcade (Penalty Paid)
W. LGA-07-359 Wesley Wilbur (Penalty Paid)
X. LGA-07-363 Michael Blickman / Boardwalk Mall Arcade (Penalty Paid)
Y. LGA-07-366 David Shoup (Penalty Paid)
Z. LGA-07-367 Diane Mizenis (Penalty Paid)
AA. LGA-07-368 Doug’s Keansburg Arcade Inc. (Penalty Paid)
BB. LGA-07-369 Evan Strothers (Penalty Paid)
CC. LGA-07-386 DBA Funtime America (Penalty Paid)
DD. LGA-07-387 Norma Wagner (Penalty Paid)
EE. LGA-07-388 Outdoor World (Penalty Paid)
FF. LGA-07-390 Philip Colombrita (Penalty Paid)
GG. LGA-07-391 Michael Blickman / Quartertime Amusement (Penalty Paid)
HH. LGA-07-399 Stephen D’Onofrio (Penalty Paid)
II. LGA-07-400 Jeff Shapio (Penalty Paid)
JJ. LGA-07-401 Susan Reiss (Penalty Paid)
KK. LGA-07-402 The Strand Movie Inc. (Penalty Paid)
LL. LGA-07-407 Wesley Wilbur (Penalty Paid)

Consent Orders

A. LG-06-89, 111, 209, 244, 415 Gregory Gellien (Penalty Paid)
B. LG-07-19, 59, 100 Casino Parties (Penalty Paid)

Closing Letters & Memos

A. LG-07-17 Friendly’s Restaurant
B. LG-07-18 United Textiles
C. LGI-07-24 Manahawkin Elks Crippled Children Committee
D. LG-07-26 St. John’s Parish
E. LG-07-27 Tricky Tray Complaint
F. LG-07-95 Ducks Unlimited NJ State Committee
G. LG-07-135 GAN Israel, Inc.
H. LG-07-136 Sons of Jacob Congregation
I. LG-07-137 Beth Jacob Congregation
J. LG-07-176 Stop & Shop
K. LG-07-192 Knights of Columbus
L. LG-07-215 Chabad Synagogues
M. LG-08-01 Belleville/ Nutley Disable Veterans
N. LG-08-11 Father’s Club of Camden Catholic High School
O. LG-08-15 St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church
P. LG-08-36 IEP Youth Services Foundation

9) Games for March 2008Agenda Pending Approval

Jersey Holdem (Amusement Version) 2-675 Double D Gaming LGC 07-42
Pop It For Gold 2-694 Benchmark Games LGC 07-264
Pharaoh’s Treasure 2-697 Family Fun Company LGC 07-315
Sea Wolf 2-698 Coastal Amusements LGC 07-316
Smokin’ Token Extreme 2-700 Bay-Tek Games Inc. LGC 08-13

The Commission determined to approve the pending games for March 2008.

MOTION: Ragazzo SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

10) RMLG-08-01 Women Club Freehold Jewish Center Request for Refund
I. D. # 160-03-28550 RL 02-08

The Commission determined to table this item for further information. The Commission would like to determine who holds the IRT license and who is running the bingo.

11) RMLG-08-02 Resident Club Co-op IV Crestwood Vig Inc Request to use bingo proceeds to extend their parking lot.

The Commission determined to table this item for further information. The Commission would like to request two more estimates and also determine the percentage of time that the club member use this location.

12) RMLG-08-03 Sentimental Cruisers Car Club of Ocean County Reg # 14691

The Commission determined to table this item for further information. Farah Rodriguez has requested further information on the club’s purpose and history. The Commission is waiting for the response before making its determination.

13) Request to reconsider fees for electronic handheld bingo devices.

A) Continental State Fair Bingo

B) St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church

C) PAL Of Wayne

D) Boys & Girls Club of Clifton

E) Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne

F) Boys & Girls Club of Union

G) Keyport First Aid Squad Inc

H) St Thomas More RC Church

The Commission is looking into options to see if it is possible to provide some financial relief to organizations. The Commission would like a response letter to be sent to each of the above organizations advising that the Commission is looking into the matter.

14) Correspondence

A) Borough of Collingswood: Voters have approved raffles to be conducted in Collingswood. FYI

B) American Legion Post #304 Manville has informed Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission that there are changes to their committee. FYI

C) St John Vianney Church is closing it’s Friday night bingo (BL-5491). FYI

D) Monmouth University
N.J.A.C.13:47-6.2 (b) Games of Chance Account

The Commission determined to table this item for further information. The Commission would like to find out how difficult it would be for the University of open its own sub account for bingos and raffles.

E) Raritan Bay Power Squadron: unable to contact winner.

The Commission has determined that since the organization has been unsuccessful to locate the winner after one year, that the organization may put the funds into the raffle account and use the fund for charity purposes.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Ryan APPROVED: Unanimous

F) Nagra Conference 2008 June 10-13, 2008 FYI

15) Public Relations

Senator Joseph M Kyrillos, Jr., commending Farah Rodriguez for her assistance. FYI

16) Old Business

None

17) New Business

FYI Rule Adoptions, Effective January 22, 2008

FYI Cancelled Disciplinary Committee Meeting

The Commission heard from Kevin Graham from Tumbling Dice. Mr. Graham explained his interpretation of the regulations regarding volunteers at casino nights. He said that he was under the impression that as long as the volunteers had training (he provides 3 hours of training for each of the volunteers,) that they would be able to run a table. He said that it benefits the organizations as they do not need to hire as many dealers and organization members can see a "friendly" face behind the table.

Mr. Graham was informed that as the Commission’s regulations provide that a volunteer may assist a licensed dealer, but not deal or pay out. Volunteers are not regulated and background checks are not run on them, and the prizes can run up to $100,000.00.

The Commission determined to review any options that are presented by the LGCCC staff to determine whether changes are appropriate.

18) Executive Officer’s Report

Fee Summary Comparison

EC-07-2008 Letter from Andrew Papa.: re: Authorized uses of bingo proceeds

FYI Passaic County Elks Crippled Children Committee: re: A raffle winner who didn’t receive his prize.

Addendum:

G3) For Consideration for Texas Hold’em Tournaments for charitable fundraising The Commission determined to accept the Texas hold’em proposal as submitted by staff. Rules will be posted on the website.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Ragazzo APPROVED: Unanimous

The Commission moved to adjourn the meeting. After approving the reading of the closing statement by Commissioner Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

Approved by:

Marilou Halvorsen
Chairperson

MCH:mg enc. (3)

1. Statistics report and comparison figures from LGCCC to DCA for December 2007, and January 2008. (Refer to item 4)
2. List of organizations approved or denied requests for registration for January and February 2008. (Refer to item 5)
3. List of approved and denied Compensated Workers, Commercial Licenses January and February 2008. (Refer to item 7)

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