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MINUTES FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD September 21, 2010 4:30 p.m., Selectmen's Office Present: Norman Cohen, George Burnell, Father Colletti, Alan Wrigley, Charlotte Rodgers, Director of Human Services and Emily Lavine, Assistant Director for Family Services, Human Services department. 1. Approximate amount of money available as of 8/31/10: Income $34,300.00 Principal $76,521.00 2. Human Services: a. Emily Lavine gave the Human Services report. The Human Services Emergency Checking Account has sufficient funds at this time to meet current demands. If the Account needs to be replenished, a request will be made for additional funding from the Fund for Lexington. b. Ratified Poll Vote — Dental Bills — $1,000.00 — Approved 4 -0 c. Ratified Poll Vote — Rent - $100.00 — Approved 4 -0 d. Charlotte Rodgers discussed the use of Stop and Shop gift cards for needy individuals and families who are seen by the Human Services Department. These cards are vey much appreciated. It was suggested that Market Basket and Shaw's cards might also be appropriate. Father Colletti once again said he would supply some Stop & Shop cards. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 to provide $500 from the Fund for Lexington in order to purchase additional grocery cards. e. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,500 from the Fund for Lexington for TJX holiday gift cards in conjunction with a similar gift from the Rotary Club. The Human Services Department will let the Fund know the exact amount needed when it is determined how many individuals and families are eligible to receive the holiday cards. f. The Board discussed the question of whether it is appropriate to authorize funds to be given to otherwise qualified families who are moving out of town. There are many pros and cons relating to this complex issue. A potential case was discussed. The Board will have to make a determination on an ad hoc basis whenever a specific request is made. 3. Other Issues: a. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 4 -0 to give $225 (the funds that were donated in honor of Elaine Dratch) to Lexpress to use in providing Lexpress passes to needy families. 4. Next Meeting — December 7, 2010 at 4:3 0 p.m. 5. Approved the June 15, 2010 minutes — Approved 4 -0, with the amendment to 2.a. changing the words "Human Services Fund" to "Human Services Emergency Checking Account."