HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-02-FFLB-minMINUTES
FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD
December 2, 2008
4:30 p.m., Selectmen's Office, Town Office Building
PRESENT: Norman Cohen, George Burnell, Dan Lucas, Alan Wrigley, and Reverend Colletti
1. Approximate amount of money available as of 10/31/08: Income: $18,081.00
Principal: $10,244.45
Money received from solicitation (not yet deposited) $14,259.00
Money spent since 10/31/08 Printing of Solicitation 08- $2,869.03
TJX Christmas Gift Cards - $3,031.25
Swivel Seat - $100.00
2. Human Services Report:
a. The Board reviewed the Human Services Report for the period September 13, 2008 to
December 2, 2008. It was noted that there were very few requests during this period.
b. Ratify Poll Vote Request: $1,000.00 for JB swivel seat. APPROVED 5 -0.
3. Other Issues
a. Request from ArtSpan- Munroe - $7,185. This request was tabled until a more thorough study
of the budget could be undertaken. The Board was also interested in determining whether
ArtSpan- Munroe would be doing any fundraising for their project. A number of concerns
were raised about the appropriateness of the Fund contributing to this initiative.
b. Request — ELCA $1,400 for holiday wreaths. APPROVED 5 -0.
c. Request — LHS Landscaping Committee - $4,500. $2,000 APPROVED 5 -0.
4. The minutes of September 16, 2008 were approved 5 -0.
5. The next meeting will be March 17, 2009.