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FUND FOR LEXINGTON BOARD
March 27, 2007
4:30 p.m., Room 111, Town Office Building
PRESENT: Norman Cohen, George Burnell, David Walsh, Dan Lucas, Reverend Colletti; and
Becky Kosterman, Social Services Department
1. Approximate amount of money available as of 2/28/07: Income: $12,259.00
Principal: $12,338.18
Concern was expressed that despite the success of the holiday fund campaign, which
raised close to $30,000, there will not be enough money to cover the number of requests
that the Board is receiving. Norman Cohen mentioned that LexHab is considering setting
up a small fund to deal with housing related issues that needy citizens might have.
2. Human Services Report:
a. Ratify Poll Vote Request: $4,000 for HL for heating system. APPROVED 4 -0 (Mr.
Burnell abstained).
b. Ratify Poll Vote Request: $1,320 for RE to pay heating bill. APPROVED 4 -0 (Mr.
Burnell abstained).
c. Request for $4,250 for PJ's replacement of a heating system. Request put on hold
until further follow -up from the Human Services Department.
d. Request for $1,825.00 for RB's first month's rent and security deposit. APPROVED
4 -0 (Mr. Burnell abstained).
3. Other Issues:
a. Request from Trustees of Public Trusts — Flower Barrels in Center - $2,000.
APPROVED $1,000 5 -0.
b. The Board appreciated receiving thank you notes for Christmas Clothing Certificates.
4. The minutes of December 5, 2006 were approved 4 -0 (Mr. Burnell abstained).
5. David Walsh submitted a letter of resignation to be transmitted to the Selectmen's Office.
The resignation is to be effective as of March 31, 2007. David was thanked for his many
years of loyal service.
6. The next meeting will be June 12, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.