Public Meeting Minutes: Delaware Gaming Control Board

CANNON BUILDING STATE OF DELAWARE TELEPHONE: (302) 744-4500 861 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, November 1, 2007at 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware Conference Room B, second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED:

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

Chris Spizzirri, Deputy Attorney General Robert Willard, Deputy Attorney General Timothy Oswell, Administrative Specialist II Debbie Heinsch, Administrative Specialist II

ALSO PRESENT

Joyce Talley, Premier Poker Herb Dulin, Go All In

MEMBERS ABSENT

Thomas Trader, Public Member

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Mancus called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on October 4, 2007 minutes. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed the minutes of the committee meeting held on October 25, 2007. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve the minutes. The motion was unanimously carried. Delaware Gaming Control Board Minutes – November 1, 2007 Page 2

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Review of Tabled Application(s)

The Board reviewed Newark Elks Lodge application, which it had tabled at its October 4, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the event. Mr. Greene, Ms. Messina, and Mr. Mancus voted in favor. Mr. Barrie abstained. The motion was carried.

The Board reviewed Delaware Veterans Post 2 application, which it had tabled at its October 4, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed Howard J. Weston Senior Center application, which it had tabled at its October 4, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed Lost & Found Dog Adoption Center application, which it had tabled at its October 4, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed St. Helena’s Athletic Association application, which it had tabled at its October 4, 2007 meeting because the dates were more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the event. The motion was unanimously carried.

Executive Session

Mr. Mancus announced at 1:08 p.m. that the Board will enter into Executive Session to discuss and review the Individual License Applications.

The Board reviewed the following Texas Hold’em Dealer applications. Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve the following application(s). The motion was unanimously carried.

Vincetta Jones Amber Turner Robert Roby Denny Henney

Executive session adjourned at 1:14 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Application for Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament(s)

Friends for Responsible Pet Care 12/02/2007 Middletown Odessa Rotary Club 12/01/2007 Jewish Community Center of Delaware 11/08/2007 Christiana Fire Company 11/24/2007 Delaware Gaming Control Board Minutes – November 1, 2007 Page 3 Roxanna Volunteer Fire Company 11/30/2007 Felton Community Fire Company 11/23/2007 Laurel Fire Company 11/17/2007 Carlisle Fire Company 11/16/2007

Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve the above Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament applications, with the exception of Middletown Odessa Rotary Club. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve Middletown Odessa Rotary Club contingent upon receipt of the IRS letter by Board staff. The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Bingo Event Application(s)

Milford Elks Lodge No. 2401 Dover Elks Lodge No. 1903 Ladies of the Elks Good Will Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Milford Elks Lodge No. 2401 Post Nets Catnippers Providence Creek Academy Athletic Boosters Oak Orchard American Legion Post No. 28 March of Dimes Delaware Chapter Kiwanis Foundation of Rehoboth Beach Newark Elks Lodge No. 2281 Seaford Lions Club Indian River Senior Center Bowers Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Delaware Veterans Women’s Activity Club

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve the above bingo event applications, with the exception of Milford Elks Lodge No. 2401, Providence Creek Academy Athletic Boosters, March of Dimes Delaware Chapter, and Newark Elks Lodge No. 2281. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve Milford Elks Lodge No. 2401 for the dates of November 13, 2007 through March 29, 2008. The motion was unanimously carried.

Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve Providence Creek Academy Athletic Boosters contingent upon receipt of notarized application. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve March of Dimes Delaware Chapter contingent upon receipt of list of baskets. The motion was unanimously carried.

Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve Newark Elks Lodge No. 2281. Mr. Greene, Mr. Mancus, and Ms. Messina voted in favor. Mr. Barrie was recused. The motion was carried.

Review of Original Bingo Application(s) – Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization (12/13/07)

The Board reviewed the original bingo application submitted by Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization. Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to table the application as it could not be determined if the proceeds would be used for the specific purposes as stated in Miss Delaware Pageant’s charter. A letter will be sent requesting a representative from their organization attend the next meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. Delaware Gaming Control Board Minutes – November 1, 2007 Page 4

Miss New Castle County Scholarship Organization (12/16/07)

The Board reviewed the original bingo application submitted by Miss New Castle County Scholarship Organization. Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to table the application as it could not be determined if the proceeds would be used for the specific purposes as stated in Miss Delaware Pageant’s charter. A letter will be sent requesting a representative from their organization attend the next meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Charitable Gambling Event Application(s)

Mid County Senior Center Delaware Action for Animals Claymore Senior Center New Castle Masonic Hall Company Solomon Lodge No. 36 AM & FM Friends for Responsible Pet Care NUR Temple Delaware Technical & Community College Educational Foundation St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Archmere Academy American Red Cross of the Delmarva Region

Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve Solomon Lodge No. 36 AM & FM, Delaware Technical & Community College Educational Foundation, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. The motion was unanimously carried.

Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to approve Mid County Senior Center, with the exception of the November 21, 2008 date, which will be tabled, due to the dates being more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve Delaware Action for Animals, with the exception of the November 4, 2008 date, which will be tabled, due to the dates being more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve Claymore Senior Center, with the exception of the November 25, 2008 date, which will be tabled, due to the dates being more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.

The Board reviewed the application from New Castle Masonic Hall Co. Mr. Mancus made a motion, seconded by Ms. Messina to propose to deny the application, with the applicant’s right to request a hearing, based upon the IRS document submitted with the application shows that they are a 501(c) (2) entity which is defined as Title Holding Corporation. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve Friends for Responsible Pet Care, with the exception of the November 8, 2008 date, which will be tabled, due to the dates being more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. Delaware Gaming Control Board Minutes – November 1, 2007 Page 5 Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve NUR Temple, with the exception of the November 14, 2008 date, which will be tabled, due to the dates being more than one year from the date of the Board meeting. The motion was unanimously carried.

Review of Raffle Application(s)

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Lower Delaware Autism Foundation NUR Temple Wilmington Rowing Center Citizens Hose Company

Mr. Barrie made a motion, seconded by Mr. Greene to approve the above raffle applications, with the exception of Citizens Hose Company. The motion was unanimously carried.

Ms. Messina made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to Citizens Hose Company. Mr. Barrie, Mr. Mancus, and Ms. Messina voted in favor. Mr. Greene was recused. The motion was carried.

Request to change date of approved event

Mr. Greene made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barrie to approve the date of November 9, 2007. The motion was unanimously carried.

Committee Meeting

A committee meeting will be held on November 15, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Kent County Conference Room, Insurance Commissioners Office, 841 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware for the purpose of drafting revised applications.

Other Business (for discussion only)

There was no other business before the Board.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

Next Meeting Date

The Board will hold a meeting on December 6, 2007 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 4:29 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie Heinsch Delaware Gaming Control Board Minutes – November 1, 2007 Page 6

Administrative Specialist II