HomeMy WebLinkAbout25.02.20 - Minutes, Gaming CommissionOFFICE 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
Meeting held virtually via Zoom.
February 20, 2025
Members Present via Zoom: Matt Schnebly -Chair, Mike Hansen -Vice Chair, Marilee Kerns,
Paul Crampton, Jr. and Michael Stanford
Members Absent: Selena Wilkes and Dawn Wintermoyer
Staff present via Zoom: Maria Kramer -Director, Carsten Ahrens -Sr. Grant Manager and
Julie Mackereth
I. Opening -Welcome
Before the meeting being called to order, Maria, the Director, along with Carsten, Senior
Grant Manager, took a moment to introduce themselves to the committee. As the committee
members began introducing themselves, each shared their name and a brief background.
Matt Schnebly -Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. Citizens Participation
None scheduled.
Ill. Approval of Minutes: October 28, 2024
A motion was made by Mike Hansen; seconded by Paul Crampton, Jr. to approve,
October 28, 2024, minutes as written; motion approved.
IV. Financial Report
Director Kramer reviewed the FY2025 Gaming Fund Financial Report. She reported, to date
gaming revenue is down 1.57% from this time last year.
V. Director's Comments
Director Kramer reminded the committee; Financial Disclosures were emailed out and need
to be returned to staff by March 10th.
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VI. Old Business
• None
VII. New Business
• Review and approval of 2025 Gaming Fund Application documents -
Director Kramer shared, question 3 on the application was reworded asking for a Brief 1-2
sentence summary of the organization's request. She shared; the application will be
released April 1st and will be due in the OGM by 3pm on April 30th.
Maria asked the commissioners, in addition to the submitted electronic version, who would
like hard copies as well.
A motion was made by Marilee Kerns; seconded by Mike Hansen to approve the FY2025
Gaming Grant application as written : motion approved
• Discussion on application distribution -Maria presented to the commissioners for their
consideration, to keep request over $60,000 distributed to all or go by a percentage of the
top request amounts. The commissioners agreed to retain the distribution to all if request is
over $60,000.
• Confirm Meeting dates:
► Thursday, May 81 2025 -Application Distribution
► Thursday, June 12, 2025 -8:30 am -5:00 pm. -Funding Hearings/ Organizations
presenting in person.
► Wednesday, July 9, 2025 -8:30 am -3:00 pm. -Funding Workshop / Allocations
► August TBD -Present to Board of County Commissioners.
VIII. Commissioner's Comments -None
XI. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Mike Hansen; seconded by Michael Stanford for
adjournment: so, moved, meeting adjourned at 3:30p.m.
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 8:30 a.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mackereth
Senior Office Associate, OGM
Reviewed by:
r,/1t,~z5 ~--Date: ------------------------Maria Kramer, Director
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