HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-15-FFLB-minMINUTES
FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD
June 15, 2010
4:30 p.m., Selectmen's Office
Present: Norman Cohen, George Burnell, Dan Lucas, Alan Fields, Alan Wrigley and Emily
Lavine, Assistant Director for Family Services, Human Services department
1. Approximate amount of money available as of 5/31/10: Income $38,168.61
Principal $75,312.61
2. Human Services:
a. Emily Lavine gave the Human Services report. The Human Services Fund needs to
be replenished. Alan Fields will speak to David Williams to confirm that the Trustees
of Public Trusts will be making the usual semi - annual distribution to the Human
Services Emergency Checking Account shortly. Since our last meeting the Human
Services Department has had many requests for scholarships for Recreation
Department programs. These scholarships are funded through the Recreation
Department. Requests for emergency aid have been down recently, partly because of
counseling on how to solve financial problems.
b. Ratified Poll Vote —Oil Bill — $649.71 — Approved 5 -0
c. Ratified Poll Vote — Avalon Rent - $496.00 — Approved 5 -0
3. Other Issues:
a. Ratified Poll Vote — ELCA Holiday Wreaths - $1470.00 — Approved 4 -1 (Burnell
opposed)
b. Ratified Poll Vote - Trustees of Public Trusts Request for barrels and plantings in
center - $8,725 — Approved 5 -0
c. Discussion of Use of Funds —The Board had a general discussion about the
beautification projects the Fund has supported and the benefits that endure to the
community.
4. Next Meeting — September 21, 2010 at 4:3 0 p.m.
5. Approved the December 15, 2009 and March 16, 2010 minutes — Approved 5 -0.