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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26.06.09 - Minutes, Gaming CommissionWashington Cowity OFFICE OF GRANT MA NAGEMENT [JVtSRiN CF BUDGET & FINANCE Washington County Gaming Commission Meeting Washington County Administration Building 100 W. Washington Street, Room 2000 Hagerstown, MD 21740 Minutes of Gaming Commission Funding Hearing June 9, 2026 Members Present: Matt Schnebly - Chair, Marilee Kerns - Vice Chair, Dawn Wintermoyer, Selena Wilkes, Paul Crampton, Jr. and Michael Stanford Staff present: Maria Kramer — Director, Carsten Ahrens — Sr. Grant Manager, and Julie Mackereth Opening — Welcome Matt Schnebly, Chair, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and welcomed everyone. II. Citizens Participation The funding hearings began at 9:00 a.m. Representatives from organizations that have applied for gaming funding will appear before the Gaming Commissioners to present their funding requests. Organizations have signed up for designated time slots in which to make their presentations. III. Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2026 A motion was made by Marilee Kerns; seconded by Selena Wilkes to approve February 12, 2026, minutes as written; motion approved IV. Financial Report Director Kramer informed the Commissioners that, as of May 2026, the Gaming Fund had increased by 2.97%, or $59,748.22, compared to the same time last year. She advised that because the allocation workshop is scheduled for June 30, 2026, the last day of FY2026, the final and accurate funding amount may not be known until after July 1, 2026. As a result, funding allocations and disbursements 100 West Washington Street. Suite 1601 Hagerstown, MD 21740-4885 1 r: 240.313.2040 240.313.2041 fearing Impaired: 7.1-1 1A71A11A11ATACFirn_AAn MPT may need to be based on the closest available estimate. Discussion at the allocation workshop will include the possibility of increasing or decreasing funding allocations once the final funding amount is determined. Director Kramer further noted that an email vote may be necessary if adjustments to the allocations are required after the final funding amount is received from the Charitable Gaming Manager. 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. She reported that 74 organizations submitted funding applications, with some organizations submitting multiple requests. Of those applicants, 64 organizations registered to present their requests at the funding hearing. She reviewed the appointment terms of the Commissioners and noted that Matt Schnebly and Marilee Kerns are serving their final terms, which will expire in September 2026. Maria also shared that she has been working for several months to obtain an appointee from the Delegation —Club Association to fill the vacant position left by a member whose term expired on September 30, 2025. VI. Old Business • None VII. New Business Conduct 2026 Gaming Fund Hearings • Conduct of Hearings: The in -person 2026 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. • Break and Conclusion: The Commissioners took a scheduled 40 — minute lunch break and the hearings concluded at 3:55 p.m. • Application Overview: o A total of 74 organizations submitted 89 requests for gaming funding. o The total amount requested by eligible applicants is $3,025,627.41 • Participation in Hearings: o 64 organizations signed up to participate in the hearings. o 1 canceled, 1 had an emergency, and 6 were no-shows. o Ultimately, 56 organizations attended and presented. VIII. Gaming Commissioner's Comments • None XI. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Paul Crampton, Jr.; seconded by Marilee Kerns Adjournment; so, moved: meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — Funding Workshop Allocations Respectfully submitted, Julie Mackereth Senior Office Associate, OGM Reviewed by: Date: ip/13d/20Z(o Maria Kramer, Director Matt Schnebly, Chairperson _Date: 30 z