HomeMy WebLinkAbout25.06.12 - Minutes, Gaming CommissionOFFICE OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Washington County Gaming Commission Meeting
Washington County Administration Building
100 W. Washington Street, Room 2000
Hagerstown, MD 21740
June 12, 2025
Minutes of Gaming Commission
Funding Hearing
Members Present: Matt Schnebly -Chair, Mike Hansen -Vice Chair, Dawn Wintermoyer,
Marilee Kerns, Selena Wilkes, Paul Crampton, Jr. and Michael Stanford
Staff present: Maria Kramer -Director, Carsten Ahrens -Sr. Grant Manager, and
Julie Mackereth
I. Opening -Welcome
Matt Schnebly -Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
II. Citizens Participation
None scheduled
Ill. Approval of Minutes: February 20, 2025
A motion was made by Mike Hansen; seconded by Selena Wilkes to approve
February 20, 2025, minutes as written; motion approved
IV. Financial Report
Director Kramer reviewed the FY2025 Gaming Fund Financial Report, it reflects
a 4.27% decrease--approximately $89,000---in funding compared to this time last
year. The final allocation amount will be announced at the Funding Workshop on
July 9, 2025.
V. Director's Comments
Director Kramer thanked the Gaming Commissioners for taking the time to
review the gaming applications and to attend the gaming funding hearings.
Maria shared; Commissioners have received both group and individual thank-you
messages from several organizations that were awarded allocations last year.
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VI. Old Business
• None
VII. New Business
2025 Gaming Fund Hearings
• Conduct of Hearings: The in-person 2025 Gaming Fund Hearings
commenced at 9:00 a.m. Each organization was allotted 5 minutes to present
their funding request and respond to any questions from the Gaming
Commissioners.
• Commissioner Attendance: At 1 :45 p.m., Commissioner Paul Crampton, Jr,
was excused to attend a prior engagement.
• Break and Conclusion: The Commissioners took a scheduled 40 -minute
lunch break and the hearings concluded at 3:00 p.m.
• Application Overview:
o A total of 78 organizations submitted 89 requests for gaming
funding.
o Of these, only 75 organizations with 86 requests were deemed
eligible for consideration.
o The total amount requested by eligible applicants is $3,232,196.09.
• Participation in Hearings:
o 60 organizations signed up to participate in the hearings.
o 2 canceled, 2 had emergencies, and 6 were no-shows.
o Ultimately, 50 organizations attended and presented.
VIII. Commissioner's Comments -This was an eye-opening experience for the new
Commissioners, who were usually on the other side-presenting and requesting
funding.
XI. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Marilee Kerns; seconded by Selena Wilkes for
Adjournment; so, moved: meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mackereth
Senior Office Associate, OGM
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