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MINUTES FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD October 18, 2011 4:30 p.m., Selectmen's Office Present: Norman Cohen, George Burnell, Father Colletti, Alan Wrigley and Emily Lavine, Assistant Director for Family Services, Human Services Department. 1. Money Available as of 9/30/11 Income $46,118 Principal $76,810 2. Human Services: a. Human Services Report: June 21, 2011 to October 18, 2011 Emily Lavine gave the Human Services report. Between July 5, 2011 and October 3, 2011, the Human Services Emergency Checking Account was reduced by $2,480.00 for numerous emergency rent, fuel and daycare services. The balance in the Emergency Checking Account is sufficient at this time. Emily also showed a draft copy of a brochure explaining the Lexington Emergency Assistance Fund. b. Ratify Poll Vote - $619.18 to restore electricity; $1,000 rent in arrears. 4 -0 Ratified both c. Request for grocery cards - $500.00 Vote to approve $250.00 for Stop and Shop Cards and $250.00 for Market Basket Cards. Father Colletti indicated that he would be donating $200.00 worth of grocery cards. Emily Lavine will follow up on TJX for clothing at holiday time and let the Board know the amount requested. 3. Other Issues: a. LHS Landscaping Request - $5,000.00 Approved 4 -0 in the amount of $1,500 for plant material to be used at the High School. b. East Lexington Blooming Flower Barrels - $1,580.00 4 -0 Approved in the amount of $1,580 c. Lexington Human Rights Request - $500.00 3- 0- 1(Burnell) Approved up to $500. As of now, they plan to spend $300. d. Repayment Letter The Board was pleased by the letter from a fund recipient who was now able to pay back the amount given, even though he was not requested to do so. 4. Next Meeting The next meeting will be on December 13, 2011. 5. Approval of the June 21, 2011 minutes. Minutes approved 4 -0.