HomeMy WebLinkAbout25.07.09 - Minutes, Gaming CommissionOFFICE OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Washington County Gaming Commission Meeting
Washington County Administration Building
100 W. Washington Street, Room 1601
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Minutes of Gaming Commission
July 9, 2025
Members Present: Matt Schnebly — Chair, Mike Hansen — Vice Chair, Selena Wilkes,
Dawn Wintermoyer, Marilee Kerns, Paul Crampton, Jr. and Michael Stanford
Members Absent: None
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 8:30 a.m. He welcomed
everyone.
II. Citizens Participation
None scheduled
III. Approval of Minutes: June 12, 2025
A motion was made by Marilee Kerns; seconded by Selena Wilkes to approve
June 12, 2025, minutes as written motion approved
IV. Financial Report
Director Kramer reviewed the FY2025 Gaming Fund financial report that was
included in each commissioner's packet. She reported that 78 organizations
submitted 89 funding requests, totaling $3,232,196.09. The total amount of
Gaming Funds available for FY2025 allocations was $2,347,408.89. By statute,
half of this amount is distributed to the Fire & Rescue Association, leaving
$1,173,704.45 available for general allocations. This represents a 2.77% decrease
from last year.
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V. Director's Comments
Director Kramer thanked Mike Hansen for serving his second term on the
Gaming Commission and expressed appreciation for the time, thoughtfulness and
dedication shown by all the commissioners.
She also encouraged anyone who knows of someone who may be interested in
serving on the Gaming Commission to reach out to her.
VI. Old Business
None
VII. New Business
Conduct 2025 Gaming Fund Allocation Workshop
8:41 a.m. Matt Schnebly — Chair requested a motion to enter closed session;
Marilee Kerns motioned; Dawn Wintermoyer seconded, motion approved
12:57 p.m. Matt Schnebly — Chair requested a motion to reconvene in open
session; Mike Hansen motioned: Dawn Wintermoyer seconded, motion
approved
Michael Stanford, Marilee Kerns and Paul Crampton, Jr. abstained from voting on
allocations for organizations with which they have ties.
Matt Schnebly — Chair asked for a motion to accept the Gaming Fund allocations
as awarded by the Gaming Commissioners, Paul Crampton, Jr., motioned:
seconded by Marilee Kerns, unanimous vote: motion approved
VIII. Commissioner's Comments — Expressions of thanks and appreciation were shared
throughout the room by both the staff and the Gaming Commissioners.
XI. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Paul Crampton, Jr.; seconded by Mike Hansen
for adjournment, so moved, meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Meeting Reminder: July 29, 2025 — The Gaming Fund award allocations will be
presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Time (TBD)
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Mackereth
Senior Office Associate, OGM
Reviewed by:
Maria Kramer, Director
Matt Schnebly, Chairperson
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