STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS CORPORATIONS, SECURITIES & COMMERCIAL LICENSING BUREAU
MICHIGAN UNARMED COMBAT COMMISSION
APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Public Act No. 267 of 1976, as amended, the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission met on September 4, 2014 at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, 2501 Woodlake Circle, Second Floor, Room 1, Okemos, Michigan. The Commission meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dr. James Weber at 10:03 a.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Dr. James Weber Chairperson, Professional Member Wolfgang Mueller Vice Chair, Professional Member Hilmer J. Kenty Professional Member Bronco B. McKart Professional Member Jeff A. Styers Professional Member John Thibault Professional Member Vincent Viviano Professional Member Charles “Fritz” Benson Public Member Jason T. Hanselman Public Member *Kevin Moore Public Member
Absent: Michael Martin Public Member
Staff: Andrew Brisbo Licensing Director Michael Beamish Licensing Manager Janielle Houston Recording Secretary Ann Paruk Administrative Law Specialist E. St. Onge Assistant Attorney General Representative
*Participated by teleconference
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM AGENDA
NONE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 19, 2014
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Benson to approve the minutes as written from the meeting held June 19, 2014. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
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HEARING REPORTS
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Benson and supported by Mr. Hanselman that the Commission receive all hearing reports on the agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MARLON THOMAS, LICENSE NO. 15-02-008187, SUMMARY SUSPENSION 2-26- 2014, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, DETROIT, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 322693
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Styers that the following penalty be assessed: Dissolve the current Summary Suspension and Cease and Desist order against Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; 90 days suspension of Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; a civil fine in the amount of $2,000.00 made payable to the State of Michigan within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order for Complaint No. 322693. If the civil fine and costs have not been paid within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order, then the Respondent’s Professional Boxing license shall remain suspended until the civil fine is paid in full. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
BRANDON K. LARVANDAIN, LICENSE NO. 15-02-012942, SUMMARY SUSPENSION 2-26-2014, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 322706
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Hanselman that the following penalty be assessed: Dissolve the current Summary Suspension and Cease and Desist order against Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; 90 days suspension of Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; a civil fine in the amount of $800.00 made payable to the State of Michigan within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order for Complaint No. 322706. If the civil fine is not paid within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order, then Respondent’s Professional Boxing license shall remain suspended until the civil fine is paid in full. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
LANARDO TYNER, LICENSE NO. 15-02-011325, SUMMARY SUSPENSION 2-13- 2014, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, DETROIT, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 322633
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Benson that the following penalty be assessed: Dissolve the current Summary Suspension and Cease and Desist order against Respondent’s license; 2 year suspension of Respondent’s license; a civil fine in the amount of $2,000.00 made payable to the State of Michigan within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order for Complaint No. 322633. If the civil fine is not paid within sixty (60) days from the date Unarmed Combat Commission Approved Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 Page 3
of mailing of the Final Order, then Respondent’s license shall remain suspended until the civil fine is paid in full. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
COVON RASHARD GRAHAM, LICENSE NO. 15-02-012387, SUMMARY SUSPENSION 12-20-2013, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, DETROIT, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 322333
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Viviano that the following penalty by assessed: Dissolve the current Summary Suspension and Cease and Desist order against Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; 90 days suspension of Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; a civil fine in the amount of $2,500.00 made payable to the State of Michigan within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order for Complaint No. 322333. If the civil fine is not paid within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order, then Respondent’s Professional Boxing license shall remain suspended until the civil fine is paid in full. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
ANDREW MICHAEL MORENO, LICENSE NO. 15-14-000236, SUMMARY SUSPENSION 5-12-2014, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: COMPLAINT NO. 323170
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Viviano that the following penalty be assessed: Dissolve the current Summary Suspension and Cease and Desist order against Respondent’s Professional Mixed Martial Artist license; 90 days suspension of Respondent’s Professional Mixed Martial Artist license; a civil fine in the amount of $1,300.00 made payable to the State of Michigan within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order for Complaint No. 323170. If the civil fine is not paid within sixty (60) days from the date of mailing of the Final Order, then Respondent’s Professional Mixed Martial Artist license shall remain suspended until the civil fine is paid in full. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
ANDREW MICHAEL MORENO, LICENSE NO. 15-02-012999, SUMMARY SUSPENSION 5-12-2014, EXPIRED 8-31-2013, MISHAWAKA, INDIANA: COMPLAINT NO. 323171
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Styers that the following penalty be assessed: Dissolve the current Summary Suspension and Cease and Desist order against Respondent’s Professional Boxing license; 90 days suspension of Respondent’s Professional Boxing license for Complaint No. 323171. If the civil fine from Complaint No. 323170 is not paid within sixty (60) days from the mailing of the Final Order, then Respondent’s Professional Boxing Unarmed Combat Commission Approved Meeting Minutes September 4, 2014 Page 4
license shall remain suspended until the civil fine is paid in full. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
STIPULATIONS
ALEX ROZMAN, LICENSE NO. 15-02-013206, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, MOLINE, ILLINOIS: COMPLAINT NO. 322812
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Hanselman to accept the Stipulation as prepared for Complaint No. 322812. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
JOSHUA ROBERT BURNS, LICENSE NO. 15-14-000119, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, WHITMORE LAKE, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 322071
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Viviano to accept the Stipulation as prepared for Complaint No. 322071. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
KELLY SCOTT TRUE, LICENSE NO. 15-14-000220, EXPIRES 8-31-2014, FLINT, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 322820
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Mueller and supported by Mr. Styers to accept the Stipulation as prepared for Complaint No. 322820. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
MICHAEL RAYMOND HERNANDEZ, LICENSE NO. 15-14-000091, EXPIRES 8-31- 2015, CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN: COMPLAINT NO. 324055
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Viviano and supported by Mr. Mueller to accept the Stipulation as prepared for Complaint No. 324055. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION FROM COMMISSIONERS OR DEPARTMENT
MOTION: It was moved by Mr. Viviano and supported by Mr. Mueller to request that the Department prepare a resolution to honor former board member Mr. Joe Byrd for his contributions to the Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
The Board approved to rename and expand the focus of the Fines Subcommittee. The new name is the Rule Evaluation Subcommittee, which will work on reviewing the Administrative Rules for the Unarmed Combat Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Four individuals addressed the board
NEXT MEETING DATE
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission will be held on December 4, 2014, Conference Room 1, at 10:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before the Commission at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 11:27 a.m.
/S/ ______Vice Chairperson Wolfgang Mueller
/S/ ______Recording Secretary Janielle Houston
12-4-2014 ______Date