HomeMy WebLinkAbout19.10.16 - Minutes, Gaming CommPA Washington County
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
October 16, 2019
Members Present: Brooks McBurney -Chair, Shad Hamilton, Brandy Osborne, Tony Aravanis,
Kay Hoffman and David Kline
Members Absent: Brian Getz
Staff present: Susan Buchanan, Stephanie Lapole and Julie Mackereth
I. Opening — Welcome
Washington County Gaming Commission meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
by Chair - Brooks McBurney.
II. Citizens Participation
None present or participating
III. Approval of the July 18, 2019 Minutes
A motion was made by Kay Hoffman; seconded by Brandy Osborne to approve
July 18, 2019, minutes as written; motion approved
IV. Financial Report
Director Buchanan reviewed the FY2020 Gaming Fund Financial Report that was included in
the packet. As of October 15th, the OGM has collected $132,052.96. Currently there is a
slight decrease of -0.29%, from this time last year. No disbursements have been made as of
this meeting.
V. Director's Comments
Director Buchanan shared thank you letters from organizations that received grants from the
FY2019 gaming fund.
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Old Business
• Hagerstown Colt & Palomino League
Director Buchanan provided details outlined in a drafted letter (included in packets)
to Hagerstown Colt &Palomino League. After repeated request the organization has
failed to submit documentation of expenditure for remaining amount of $408.82 awarded
from FY2018 Gaming Fund. The funds were not spent in the allotted time frame,
therefore the letter is requesting the return of $408.82 to the Gaming Commission.
Brandy Osborne motioned to send the letter; Kay Hoffman seconded; unanimous vote
New Business
• Election of Officers:
Nomination of Chairperson — Tony Aravanis nominated Brian Getz, Kay Hoffman
seconded.
By unanimous vote, the Commission elected Brian Getz as Chairperson for the
Gaming Commission 2019-2020 term.
Director Buchanan received verification via e-mail from Brian Getz that he accepted the
Chairperson position.
Nomination of Vice -Chairperson — Tony Aravanis nominated David Kline, Kay Hoffman
seconded.
David Kline accepted the nomination.
By unanimous vote, the Commission elected David Kline as Vice -Chairperson for the
Gaming Commission 2019-2020 term.
• Revisions to FY20 Gaming Application Process — Director Buchanan proposed changes
to the funding application to include mandatory submittal of grant report even if the
organization does not re -apply for gaming, adding printed name to grant report in
additional to signature field, .and holding the hearings in June and funding workshop in
July this year.
• Set meeting dates for 2019-2020 term —
➢ Thursday, February 13, 2020 R 3:30 p.m. — 2020 Funding Cycle Application
Review and Approval
➢ Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:30 p.m. —Application Distribution and Instructions
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Thursday, June 25, 2020, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. — Public Hearings
➢ Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. — Funding Workshop
➢ August 4 or 11, 2020 — Report to County Commissioners
Commissioner's Comments — Brooks McBurney thanked the commissioners and staff.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Brandy Osborne; seconded by David Kline for
adjournment; so, moved, meeting adjourned at 4:07.p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mackereth
Senior Office Associate, OGM
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Susan Buchanan, Director
Brian Getz, Chairperso
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