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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."