2005-08-17 Celebration Trust Committee Minutes

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Minutes for the 350th Celebration Trust August 17, 2005 N Call to Order 7:05 PM August 17, 2005 0 O *n ry In attendance: Mark Cardono, Chairperson and Secretary -p y Kurt Habel, Member ° Everett Blodgett, Member, Rita Robertson, Member Review and discussion of Celebration Trust Fund Applications: 1) Reading Civic Concert Band - $8140. The Trust discussed the use of a Social Security Number on the application rather than a Federal ID Number. Rita stated that we need a Federal ID Number before the Trust can review and vote on the application. In the past, the Town Treasurers Office could not make payments to applicants that did not have a Federal ID Number. All members present agreed, and would like to have clarification on whether or not there is a fee for attending a performance. Mark called the representative of the application, Lucinda Ellert, and left a message that a Federal ID Number is needed for the application. Mark will attempt to contact Lucinda Ellert again. 2) Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce - $1500 for the "Holiday Tree Lighting" The Trust discussed the applicants request for previous expenses, and how it might set precedence for future applications. Everett — Motion to reject the Reading -North Reading Chamber of Commerce because it is a past expense. Rita seconded the motion. Vote: 4 -0 -0. Mark will contact the applicant's representative, Carol Hughes, to explain the outcome of the Trust's decision. Rita made a motion to make the next open application period, from September 1, 2005 to October 31, 2005. Kurt seconded the motion. Vote: 4 -0 -0. Kurt will contact the local newspapers, RCTV, and the Town's Webmaster for posting the new open application period. The Trust discussed having the "Individual Social Security Number" line removed from the form. Adjourned 8 :10 PM Minutes for the 350 Celebration Trust 08172005.doc Page 1 of 1