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MINUTES
FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD
June 13, 2017
4:30 p.m., Dawe’s Room, Town Offices
Present: Norman Cohen, Doug Lucente, Peter Kelley, Paul Shupe, Kristie Demerev, Assistant
Director of Family and Human Services, Human Services Department.
1. Board Reorganization: By a unanimous vote, the Board designated Peter Kelley,
Chairman.
2. Money Available as of 5/31/13 Income $19,946.40
Principal $315,161.18
3. Human Services:
a. Human Services Report: March 1, 2017 to May 30, 2017.
Kristie Demirev reviewed the activity for the period. She indicated that the
scholarship fund which the Board established has been a great success. To date,
fifteen families have been provided with scholarships which will enable their children
to attend summer programs while their parents work. Kristie also pointed out that the
Human Services Emergency Fun currently has $1,659.52. The Emergency Fund is
used for approved requests for $500 or less. On motion duly made and seconded it
was voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of up to $2,500 as requested by the Human
Services Department.
4. Other Issues:
a. The Board discussed the request for $15,000 for the Granite Forest Project for
$15,000. On motion duly made and seconded it was voted 5-0 to approve $5,000
for the Granite Forest Project.
b. Ratify vote for downtown beautification project – Flower Barrels - $6,600. The
Board voted 5-0 to ratify the expenditure.
c. Request for funds to restore oil painting in Cary Memorial Hall. The Board
reaffirmed the prior vote 5-0 to reject this request.
5. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on September 19, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
6. Approval of the March 7, 2017 minutes - Approved 5-0.