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Assigned to Cecmu:Uor Allen Deceober 1, 2003
CITY OF BANGOR
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TITLE Resolve, Calling Upon the Governor of the State of Maine to Take Immediate
Action to Establish Appropriate Gaming Regulations in the State of Maine.
By the cityCoun /ofthe{iryOfBangor.
RESOLVED
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2003, the citizens of the City of Bangor approved a referendum that will
permit the operation of video lottery terminals at a commercial hamess rating track in Bangor;
and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2003, a state-wide referendum authorizing the operation of video
lottery terminals at commercial harness racing tracks was approved by the voters of the State of
Maine; and
WHEREAS, at that time, voters in the City of Bangor also approved the staba-wide measure,
once again affirming their support for authorizing video lottery terminals in Bangor; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these actions, the voters of Bangor and Maine have authorized an
expansion of the gaming functions traditionally allowed in the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor has entered into various agreements with a gaming operator that
allow for the introduction of video lottery terminals at Bangor Historic Track, including a
provision that allows for the creation of a temporary gaming facility; and
WHEREAS, It is likely that this operator will move quickly to introduce video lottery terminals at
the harness racing facility located at Bass park; and
WHEREAS, the State's current structure for regulating the gaming Industry Is limited and
focuses on commercial harness racing tracks and the State Lottery; and
WHEREAS, R is essential that the State establish appropriate legislation and regulation
governing the operation of video lottery terminals at commercial hamess rating tracks to insure
that such operations are given the appropriate level of oversight, to protect the interests of the
State, and to safeguard the public visiting such operations;
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WHEREAS, the State should implement regulations designed to Insure the licensing of
appropriate vendors and State oversight of gaming operations and revenues; and
WHEREAS, the State should Implement such regulations as necessary and appropriate to
encourage competitive and fair business practices in the gaming industry; and
WHEREAS, a Gaming Commission should be created with regulatory and enforcement authority
and should include members from outside the harness racing industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE rr RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
we hereby all upon Govemor John E. Baldacct to move rapidly to develop and propose such
legislation and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to govern and oversee video
lottery gaming operations in Maine, including the creation of a Gaming Commission with
necessary enforcement authority. In order to insure that steps are taken in a timely fashion, we
urge the Governor to all the Legislature into session at the earliest possible time to address
gaming legislation.
IP CITY COUNCIL
December I, 2003
Motion, Node and Seconded
that there is no comflict for
Couocilar Nealley an this isaae
Vote: 6 m, 1 yes. I absent,
I abstaining
Corseilors voting no: Cashsell,
O'Errics, Farrington, Gratuick,
Green. Tremble
Councilor voting yes: Allen
Councilor absent: Palmer
Councilor abstaining: Nealley
Cosncilluoted Courtlier
Nealley has Conflict
Motion Made and Seconded for
Passage of Resolve
Martin cersten. Attormy for
Capital Seven. was opposed to
Passage of this Resolve
Representative Pat Blanchette
and Buogor Reisideo Jobs
Mouses, urged passage of Resolve
Motion Made and Seconded to Table
until the Nest Neguarly Scheduled
Council Meeting
Marlon Doubted
Vote: 5 no 3 yes, I abstaining
Councilor voting no: Gasbeell.
D'Rrrico, Farrington. Greene 6
Tremble
Curtailer voting yea: Allen,
Gratufck A Palmer
Councilor abstaining: Nealley
Nation far Passage of Resolve
Doubted
Vote: 9 no, Y yes, 1 abstaining
Demeanors voting no: Cmhuell.
O'Errico. Parringtom a Cteene
Councilors voting yes: Allen,
Gratulek, Palmer 6 Tremble
Councilor Abstaiuing: Nealley
Failed Passage /l
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NM SOL VM
(TITLE,)Cauing Dnpov the Governor of the
State o ave to
Immadfate m to
Establish AppropriateGemiug Regulations in
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CITY COUNCIL
TO THE MEMBERS OFTHE CITY COUNCIL:
Notice is hereby given Nat a SPECIAL MEETING ot the City Oxmdl Mi Ee held in the Council Room, CM/ Hall,
Banw, Maine on D8CSB0t I. 2003 at 5:00 01el0[k F.M.
for the Purpose dconsWeiing:
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