HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-16-FFLB-minMINUTES
FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD
March 16, 2010
4:30 p.m., Selectmen's Office, Town Office Building
PRESENT: Norman Cohen, Dan Lucas and Emily Lavine, Assistant Director for Family
Services, Human Services Department
1. Approximate amount of money available as of 2/28/10: Income: $47,403.54
Principal: $75,761.34
2. Human Services:
a. Emily Lavine gave the Human Services report. The recent trend has seen a number
of requests for rental assistance as opposed to help with utility costs. Some
affordable housing is not as affordable to some because of extras that are not included
in the rent. Attempts are made to eliminate costs such as cable television.
Since a quorum was not present, ratifying votes will be taken up at the next meeting.
3. Other Issues:
a. A poll vote will be solicited for the East Lexington Community Association's request
Of $1,470.00 for holiday wreaths. Norman Cohen and Dan Lucas indicated approval.
b. Norman Cohen will call Fred Johnson to discuss the Lexington Symphony's request
for $10,000.
4. The next meeting will be June 15, 2010.