The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission met on April 8, 2009, at the Office of the Division of Consumer of Affairs, located at 124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor Essex Room, Newark, New Jersey. Present for the meeting were Commissioners Marilou Halvorsen, Chairperson, Edward Barrett, and Christine Vanek. Timothy E. Ryan was not present. Deputy Attorney General Joseph Donofrio, Acting Investigative Supervisor William Carter, Investigators Martin Silva and Joseph Chessere, and supporting staff Farah Rodriguez, Danyelle Williamson, and Ava Peterman were also present.

The meeting was opened at 10:45 a.m. by Commissioner Marilou Halvorsen pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. Adequate notice of the Legalized Games Public meeting was provided by mailing a list of all regularly scheduled Commission meetings to be held during 2009 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.gov/oag/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 March 11, 2009

The Commission reviewed and approved the amended minutes.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

3. Public Comment

Edward McGlynn, Esq., asked to be permitted to comment on item #9 at the time it is reviewed. The Commission accepted his request.

4. Statistics report and comparison figures from LGCCC to DCA for the month of February 2009

MOTION: Vanek SECOND: Barrett APPROVED: Unanimous

5. List of organizations approved or denied requests for registration for the month of March 2009

The Commission approved the approved and denied list for registration applications for March 2009

MOTION: Vanek SECOND: Barrett APPROVED: Unanimous

6. Recommended approval for the approved and denied list of Casino Operators; Casino Operators Pending Additional Correspondence; Manufacturers, Distributors, and Providers, Compensated Workers and Games Submissions for the Month of March 2009

The Commission approved the recommendations of staff regarding of Casino Operators, Manufacturers, Games Submissions, Distributors, and Providers and Compensated Workers for the months of March 2009

MOTION: Vanek SECOND: Barrett APPROVED: Unanimous

7) FYI-List of Signed Warning Letters, UPL Letters & Consent Orders for the month of March 2009

Warning Letters Signed

A. LGA 08-505 Wood Lanes (Signed)
B. LGA 08-217 Jenkinson’s South/Lucky Amusements (Signed)
C. LGA 08-473 Thunderbird Bowling Lanes (Signed)
D. LGA 08-452 Young’s Skating Center (Signed)
E. LGA 08-460 Pumps Ladies & Gentlemen’s Club (Signed)
F. LGA 08-429 Bel-Pike Lanes (Signed)
G. LGA 08-294 Boardwalk Central Ave Assoc. (Signed)

UPL Letters Signed

A. LGA 08-72 Midway Game Corp. (Penalty Paid)
B. LGA 08-297 Robert Bennett & Wayne Cimmerilo (Penalty Paid)
C. LGA 08-131 Theresa Petaccio (Penalty Paid)
D. LGA 08-177 Francis Killino (Penalty Paid)

Consent Orders/ Settlement Agreements

None

FYI

8) Make A Wish Foundation is requesting refund on a cancelled raffle. This item was tabled from January 14, 2009 meeting. The Commission tabled this item until next meeting.

9) Edward R. McGlynn, Esq., New Jersey Amusement Association, Comments on proposed regulation. The Commission requested that Mr. McGlynn meet with the regulatory committee to further discuss his concerns on proposed regulation discussed at the January meeting.

10) Public Relations: Ewar Solis- South Harrison Alliance For Education Excellence wrote to thank. The Commission commended Ewar Solis and the staff on a job well done.

11) Old Business

None

12) New Business

None

13) Executive Officers Report

None

Off Agenda Item:

The Commission discussed the recent issuance of Uniform Penalty Letters to various unregistered entities that had conducted 50/50 raffles in bowling alleys around the State. The penalty letters offered the entities the option to pay a civil penalty, submit an explanation in mitigation of the conduct alleged, or request a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.

After discussion, the Commission voted to rescind the uniform penalty letters and issue warning letter to those entities advising them that the conduct was unlawful, and directing them to cease and desist from further violations of the Raffle Licensing Law and regulations governing games of chance.

MOTION: Halvorsen SECOND: Barrett APPROVED: Unanimous

Items moved from Executive Agenda

E 1. Jack Connors, Assemblyman 7th Legislative District- VFW Post #3020 The Commission asked staff to determine the percentage of net proceeds able to used for capital improvement. Once the percentage is established, staff is to contact the commissioners via phone for their approval subject to ratification vote at the next meeting.

E2. Monmouth University - Games of Chance Bank Account The Commission tabled this item until Nancy Miller, DAG, and Scott Jenkins are available.

E3. Folded Banded Tickets (Proposed Amendment)

The Commission recommended to move forward and have Nancy Miller, DAG, review the proposed amendment.

E4. EC-08-2009, Irma E Collins
Questioning whether organization may sell raffle tickets prior to obtaining a official registration number.
FYI

E5. EC-10-2009- New Jersey State Police Fiscal Control Bureau
Invoice for State Police’s 800MHz radio system.
FYI

E6. EC-11-2009 Rotary Club of Ocean County
Questioning whether an organization would need a license to auction off vacations in various resort areas.
FYI

E7 7. EC-12-2009 Christopher J Connors, Senator 9th District- Anglers Club at Carefree Community Holiday City
Inquiry into charitable gaming efforts.
FYI

E9. EC-14-2009 John Farnan
Requesting assistance in obtaining refund for book purchase. Advised not within Commission’s jurisdiction.
FYI

The Commission moved to executive session. After conclusion of the executive session, and the reading of the closing statement by Commissioner Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 AM

MOTION to adjourn: Halvorsen SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

Approved by:

Marilou C Halvorsen
Chairperson

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1. Statistics report and comparison figures from LGCCC to DCA for February 2009
2. List of organizations approved or denied requests for registration for March 2009 (Refer to item5)
3. List of approved and denied Compensated Workers, Commercial Licenses March 2009 (Refer to item 6)