STATE OF MICHIGAN

MICHIGAN GAMING CONTROL BOARD

PUBLIC MEETING

Cadillac Place

3062 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-700

Detroit, Michigan

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

10:00 A.M.

MINUTES

On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, the Michigan Gaming Control Board held a public meeting at the Board office in the Cadillac Place, 3062 W. Grand Blvd, Suite L-700, Detroit, Michigan.

Present:           In attendance were the following Board members:

                                                Damian Kassab, Chairman

                                                Judge Benjamin Friedman

                                                Mr. Donald Robinson

                                                Ms. Barbara Rom

                                                Judge Michael Stacey

                        Also attending were:

                                                Dan Gustafson

                                                Patty James

                                                Insp. Ellis Stafford

                                                Ben McMakin

                                                John Page

                                                Tom Barker

                                                Donald McGehee

Business:          Board Chairman Damian Kassab called the staff briefing of the public meeting to order at 10:09 a.m.    Chairman Kassab asked if anyone felt the need for an overview of the meeting's agenda.  No comments were made.

                        Chairman Kassab called the meeting to order, and noted for the record that all Board members were present.

                        Chairman Kassab stated the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the October 10, 2006 regular public meeting.  Chairman Kassab noted that all Board members had previously received the minutes, and asked if there were any questions or concerns.

                        It was moved and seconded that the minutes of the October 10, 2006 meeting be approved.  Motion carried.

                        Mr. Gustafson next presented the Executive Director's report.  Mr. Gustafson advised the Board that Tina Scarrow and Ed Thomson, Enforcement Division Regulation Officers have left the Board's staff.  Mr. Gustafson further reported that there were currently 8 positions to fill.

                        In regards to the Board's budget, Mr. Gustafson reported that for fiscal year 2006, from October 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006, the Board has incurred expenditures of $317,706, leaving the unexpended balance of just over 19 million in appropriated funding for FY 2006, which includes funds for anticipated reimbursement for expenditures by the Attorney General's Office and Michigan State Police.

                        Mr. Gustafson next reported that the casinos continue to operate 24/7 and for October 2006, the aggregate revenue in taxes for all three Detroit casinos was down by 0.87 percent compared to the same month last year.  The gaming taxes for the three Detroit casinos for October 2006 were 12.448 million compared to 12.558 million for the same period last year.

                        Upon conclusion of Mr. Gustafson's report, Chairman Kassab noted the first order of business was the consideration of proposed Board Resolution No. 2006-02, acknowledging the contributions and accomplishments of Mr. Gustafson as Executive Director of the Gaming Control Board and commending him for distinguished and honorable service to the Board and to the people of the State of Michigan.

                        After presentation of the resolution to Mr. Gustafson, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Judge Stacey that the Board adopt Board Resolution 2006-02.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        After comments from Mr. Gustafson, Chairman Kassab requested a motion to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division's staff regarding the 73 Level 1 and 2 occupational license applications. 

                        It was moved by Judge Stacey and seconded by Ms. Rom to accept the recommendations of the Executive Director and the Licensing Division's staff for the applications summarized in Exhibit 1.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next the Board considered Greektown Casino, L.L.C.'s request to amend the November 15, 2005 Board Order regarding financial covenants, and a request for the Board to approve to fund a $200 million Greenshoe facility.

                        Chairman Kassab acknowledged for the record Deputy Director Ben McMakin's presence at the meeting and requested that Mr. McMakin give a brief overview of this request.

                        Upon conclusion of Mr. McMakin's comments, Chairman Kassab noted for the record the presence of Mr. Eric Eggan, representative for Greektown Casino, L.L.C.

                        After his introduction, Mr. Eggan proceeded to introduce all the representatives from Greektown Casino that were present at the meeting.  Mr. Eggan then continued to give a brief summary of Greektown Casino's request. 

                        Upon completion of Mr. Eggan's comments and questions from Board members were answered, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Ms. Rom that this matter be tabled to a later date until further information is received.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next the Board considered the Executive Director's Reports and the Licensing Division's staff recommendations regarding the pending supplier license applications of Trend Millwork, Inc., Advertising Specialties, L.L.C., Cleo Design, L.L.C. and Gaming Entertainment, Inc.

                        There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board enter orders finding and concluding that Trend Millwork, Inc., Advertising Specialties, L.L.C., Cleo Design, L.L.C. and Gaming Entertainment, Inc., and their qualifiers, are eligible and suitable for licensure.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.           

                        The next item considered by the Board was the Board staff's recommendations regarding the requests to withdraw the supplier license applications of Angelo Iafrate Construction Company and Premier Casino Supply Company. 

                        Again, there being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Mr. Robinson and seconded by Ms. Rom that the Board enter orders granting the requests of Angelo Iafrate Construction Company and Premier Casino Supply Company, for withdrawal of their supplier license applications.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        The Board next considered the acceptance of the Acknowledgement of Violation of supplier licensee R&R Partners, Inc.

                        Chairman Kassab invited Mr. McMakin to give a brief overview of the case.

                        Upon conclusion of Mr. McMakin's comments, Chairman Kassab recognized for the record the presence of Katherine Weed, counsel for R&R Partners, Inc. and Cheryl Scott-Dube, general counsel for MotorCity Casino. 

                        After comments from Ms. Weed and Ms. Scott-Dube, and questions from Board members were answered, it was moved by Judge Friedman that the Board table all matters related to R&R Partners, Inc. until December 2006.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next the Board considered the Executive Director's Reports and the Licensing Division's staff recommendation regarding the pending application for transfer of ownership interest in Ebel Signorelli Welke, L.L.C.

                        There being no questions from Board members, it was moved by Judge Friedman and seconded by Judge Stacey that the Board enter an order approving the proposed application for transfer of ownership interest in supplier licensee Ebel Signorelli Welke, L.L.C.  A voice vote was taken.

                        Motion carried.

                        Next, Chairman Kassab requested a motion for the Board to go into closed session.

                        Therefore, it was moved by Ms. Rom and seconded by Judge Friedman that the Board go into closed session immediately following the conclusion of the public meeting for the purpose of receiving legal advice and counsel from the Board's attorney regarding pending Board litigation, and receiving confidential notification from the Executive Director regarding the names of individuals placed on the Board's Disassociated Persons List since the Board's last public meeting as required by the Act.  A roll call vote was taken.

                                    Chairman Kassab:           Aye

                                    Judge Friedman:             Aye

                                    Mr. Robinson:                Aye

                                    Ms. Rom:                      Aye

                                    Judge Stacey:               Aye

                        Motion carried.

                        There being no comments from the public, Chairman Kassab adjourned the meeting at 11:37 a.m.

                                Patricia S. James

                                Board Secretary