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OFFICE OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF BUDGET &FINANCE
Washington County Gaming Commission Meeting
Washington County Administration Building
100 W. Washington Street, Room 2200
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Minutes of Gaming Commission
July 18, 2019
Members Present: Brooks McBurney -Chair, Brian Getz, Shad Hamilton, Brandy Osborne, Tony Aravanis,
Kay Hoffman and David Kline
Members Absent: None
Staff present: Susan Buchanan, Stephanie Lapole and Julie Mackereth
I. Opening — Welcome
Washington County Gaming Commission was called to order at 8:03 a.m.
by Brooks McBurney- Chair.
II. Citizens Participation
None Scheduled
III. Approval of the June 14, 2019 Minutes
A motion was made by Kay Hoffman; seconded by Brandy Osborne to approve
June 14, 2019, minutes as written; motion approved
IV. Financial Report
Director Buchanan reviewed the FY2019 Gaming Fund Financial Report that was included in
the packet. The Office of Grant Management (OGM) has collected $2,044,999.55 to the
credit of the Washington County Gaming Fund: this is an increase of 3.47% from previous
year.
A January disbursement of $433,796.52 was made to the Washington County Volunteer Fire
& Rescue Association. In addition, an August disbursement of $588,703.25 will be made, to
them as well totaling $1,022,499.77.
The total amount of monies to be awarded to organizations is $1,030,641.28. This includes
the funds returned from The Doleman Black Heritage Museum and CASA.
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V. Director's Comments
Director Buchanan provided explanation of the "Public Hearing" process.
VI. Old Business
• Outstanding Documentation Update
Stephanie reported that she had received updated documentation from The Boys and
Girls Club, and The Robert W. Johnson Community Center, she has not received
documentation from the West End Little League (FY14), Hagerstown Colt and Palomino
League, The Maryland Theatre and the Humane Society. She reminded those
organizations that had received FY18 funding award that they had until the end of the
performance period to spend the awarded funds or those funds would have to be
returned.
VII. New Business
FY18 English & More — Modification Request — Letter provided in packet.
Their application requested funds to employ a part-time employee. They were awarded
$1,000.00 which was not sufficient to enable them to pursue that course of action. They
are requesting to use those funds toward the purchase of a laptop and computer
projector.
Brooks McBurney requested a motion; Shad Hamilton motioned; Brandy Osborne
seconded. unanimous vote
FY19 Hagerstown Ice Amateur Athletic Association -Modification Request —Letter
provided in packet.
They are requesting to amend their application. Original request was $3,999.00 to
acquire a Prosharp SkatePal Pro3 ice skate sharpener. Due to the demand of ice skates
that had to be sharpened they went ahead and purchased the skate sharpener. The
amended proposal is for a gate ($5,119.02) to assist the sled hockey team easier access
to the ice.
• Conduct 2019 Gaming Fund Hearings
o The FY2019 Gaming Fund Public Hearings were conducted. The hearings
commenced at 8:25 a.m. and concluded at 4:13 p.m.
A total of 71 organizations appeared before the Commission to present their
requests and answer questions posed by the Commissioner's and staff.
Discussion and finalization of the 2019 Gaming Fund Allocations
o The Commissioner's discussed at length and made any necessary adjustments
to the 2019 Gaming Fund Awards.
Final Reading and vote on the 2019 Gaming Fund Allocations
Voting Abstention: Kay Hoffman - Fahrney Keedy board member
Brian Getz — For Otis Sake board member
Brandy Osborne — United Way board member
Brooks McBurney — Chair requested a motion; a motion was made by Brian Getz;
seconded by Shad Hamilton to approve the FYI Gaming Fund Allocations as
discussed, decided and prepared on July 18, 2019: Motion unanimously approved
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VIII. Commissioner's Comments — Brain Getz Co -Chair thanked everyone for their hard work.
Brooks McBurney — Chair thanked everyone and said everyone did a great job.
XI. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Getz; seconded by Shad Hamilton for
adjournment; so, moved, meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
Meeting Reminders
August 6, 2019: Report to County Commissioners (TBD)
100 West Washington St., BCC Meeting Room
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mackereth
Senior Office Associate, OGM
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Susan Buchanan, Director
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