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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
October 13, 2020
Members Present via conference call/zoom: David Kline -Vice Chair, Kay Hoffman, Shad Hamilton,
Brandy Osborne, Sam Cool and Leon Debes
Members Absent: Tony Aravaris
Staff present via conference call/zoom: Susan Buchanan, Stephanie Lapole and Julie Mackereth
I. Opening — Welcome
David Kline — Vice Chair deferred the opening and communications to Director Buchanan of
Grant Management. Director Buchanan called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. She
welcomed everyone and introduced Leon Debes our newest Gaming Commissioner.
II. Citizens Participation
None scheduled
III. Approval of Minutes : July 16, 2020 and June 23, 2020
A motion was made by Kay Hoffman; seconded by Sam Cool to approve both
July 16, 2020 (with correction) and June 23, 2020 minutes as written; motion approved
IV. Financial Report
Director Buchanan reviewed the FY2021 Gaming Fund Financial Report that was emailed to
each commissioner. She reported — YTD the first 3 months of FY21 funding is 5% below of
where we were this time last year. Compared to this same time in FY2019 we are 3% higher
in funding. We are on a good trend considering COVID 19 impact on gaming.
A motion was made by Brandy Osborne; seconded by Kay Hoffman to accept the
Financial Report; motion approved
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V. Director's Comments
Director Buchanan informed the committee — Tony Aravanis has resigned, he accepted a
job position which conflicts with Gaming Committee meeting's. Susan has reached out to the
Club Association for the name of a new appointee. She will then send that name to the
delegation for approval.
Susan reported — Brook Lane wanted to make the Gaming Commissioner's aware — their
application for SBMH is for Eastern and Potomac Heights Elementary School's. WCPS
reached to Brook Lane asking them to shift school coverage to Clear Spring and Hancock
Elementary Schools. WCPS was having difficulty getting service providers for those school.
WCPS has providers and funding that will cover Eastern and Potomac Heights Elementary
Schools.
No vote required.
VI. Old Business
• None
VII. New Business
Modification Request/Funds Returned — Susan reported The Boys and Girls Club is
requesting a retroactive modification on their transportation funding from FY19 Grant
that was left over due to COVI D19. They have approximately $8,000 and would like to
use it for maintenance on their vans.
David Kline motioned, Brandy Osborne seconded to allow The Boys and Girls Club to
modify their FY19 expenditures: unanimous vote
• Election of Officers:
Nomination of Chairperson — Kay Hoffman was nominated by Brandy Osborne,
seconded by Sam Cool. Kay Hoffman accepted the nomination.
By unanimous vote, the Commission elected Kay Hoffman as Chairperson for the
Gaming Commission 2020-2021 term.
Nomination of Vice -Chairperson — Brandy Osborne was nominated by Kay Hoffman,
seconded by Sam Cool. Brandy Osborne accepted the nomination.
By unanimous vote, the Commission elected Brandy Osborne as Vice -Chairperson for
the Gaming Commission 2020-2021 term.
❖ Newly elected Chairperson assumes the role of Chair
® Set the meeting dates for 2020-2021 term
Thursday, February 25, 2021 6� 3:00 p.m. — 2021 Funding Cycle Application
Review and Approval
Thursday, May 13, 2021 � 3:00 p.m. —Application Distribution and
Instruction
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Thursday, June 17, 2021, 830 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. - Funding
Hearing IVVorkshop
Thursday, July 1512021 1 830 a.m. - 3,00 -p.m. - Funding Workshop/Hearing
Auqust 3rd or loth 1 2021 - Report to the County Commissioners.
VIII. Commissioner's Comments -lay Hoffman - Chair, shared the funds awarded to the
Women's Club were being used, per their request.
XI. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Brandy Osborne; seconded by Sam Cool for
adjoumment; so moved, meeting adjourned at 3:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mackereth
Senior Office Associate, OGM
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Susan Buchan'la—n. Drecto!l
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Kay Homan, dti'a'irperson
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