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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 104-105
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
her pay be raised to $1.15 per hour.
Moved by Mrs. Hoch that the pay of Mrs. Warner be raised to $1.15 per hour. This was supported by Mrs. McCloskey and carried unanimously.
Mrs. Gatesman moved that board authorized payment of Mrs. Warner's expenses to attend the summer library workshop. This was supported by Ms. Merritt and carried unanimously.
Mrs. Gatesman reported on her interview with A.F. Monroe, city forester relative to trees on the library lawn. The latter had recommended one tree be cut down another pruned and surgery on a third. Mrs. Hight agreed to make inquiries to follow up the recommendations She informed Harry Arnold did tree surgery work and perhaps she could secure further recommendations from him.
The next board meeting was scheduled for May 16. Adjournment was at 8:30PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
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Howell, Michigan May 17, 1956
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt, secretary and Mrs. Lillian Gatesman. Absent: Mrs. Mary Hoch and Mrs. Gertrude McCloskey.
Mrs. Hight librarian called attention to 'blistering' of some plaster and paint in the stack room and was of the opinion this was caused by dampness from the eaves. She suggested a book fair to coincide with Children's Book Week in November. She said she also hoped to resume the children's story hour this summer and had enlisted the aid of Paul Bennett city recreation director and he in turn would seek help from the Senior Girl Scouts in the project.
Chairman Krieger read a letter from the Milbrand Mainenance Co. 21047 Schoenheer Rd, East Detroit in regard to their inspection and estimate of repairs to the library building roof. This estimate was $2,985 on their specification. After discussion and reference to previous consideration of this board, with the amount in excess of the budget estimate -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 106-107
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
yet repairs needed to protect the building, it was decided to have the chairman consult further on the matter with the city clerk's office.
Mrs. Gatesman presented a receipt for $152.36 received from the State Library Fund which money had been deposited with the Howell city clerk.
The board set its next meeting for 7 PM June 20 and adjourned Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary.
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No board meeting was held June 20
Howell, Michigan, July 11, 1956
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM Present were Leslie Merritt, Mrs. Karl Hoch and Mrs. Lillian Gatesman. Absent: Theodore Krieger and Mrs. Gerald McCloskey.
Ms. Merritt was named acting chairman for this meeting in the absence of Mr. Krieger.
Mrs. Gatesman presented a receipt for $75.21 representing the balance of state library aid money.
Mrs. Ina Hight, librarian gave a report. She mentioned Mr. Arnold had taken the deadwood out of trees on library property, except for a yellowwood tree which has had previous plastic surgery. this he anchored to an adjoining tree for the sake of safety should a storm endanger it but because of its condition recommended the board spare expense on it.
Mrs. Hight said she was receiving loan books from both the State and Pinckney libraries for use here.
Ralph Filkins was reported to have offered to match the best price which Mrs. Hight could secure on magazine renewals and told her of possible savings on multiple year subscriptions. The board members said they were agreeable to dealing with Mr. Filkins but advised multiple year renewals be kept within the budget item for magazines. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 108-109
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
It was reported there was a possibility of buying some bookcases from Citizens' Mutual. Attention was called to a new front screen door and a new electric fan. Mrs. Hight also mentioned as desirable for the library and outdoor bulletin board of the type used by churches It was reported the Children's Story Hour has resumed with help of Girl Schouts from 1 to 2 o'clock Mondays, but attendance was small. The librarian said designating June as a 'free month' for return of long past due books was in her estimation a success. She also said she was making no request for traditional summer closing hours this season but preferred the present 34 hour schedule, which complies with minimum state board requirements in cities under 5,000.
Mrs. Gatesman presented the proposal that the Library Board and the newly organized Friends of the Library sponsor a Francis Line picture to raise funds for the benefit of the library. He was available on February 21, 1957, and the school auditorium seating 730 could be secured for that date at 425. The sponsor s would provide an operator for the moving picture projector and advertise and promote the project. It was moved by Mrs. Hoch and supported b Mrs. Gatesman we enter into such a contract. The motion was carried. Contracts were then signed for Mr. Line's picture a feature that runs about one and one-half hours.
A tentative date for the next board meeting was set for Thursday, August 16. The meeting adjourned Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary.
Howell, Michigan, August 16, 1956
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM. Present were Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mr. Theodore Krieger, Mrs. Bird Hight, the librarian and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. Those absent were Mr. Leslie Merritt, Mrs. Gerald McCloskey.
Mrs. Calvin Gatesman was named recording secretary in the absence of Mr. Leslie Merritt.
The minutes of the July 11th meeting were read.
Mrs. Hight reported that sever rain caused leakage around the third window on the west side of the book shelf room. A discussion followed concerning the roof which has been in need of repair for some time. Mr. Krieger had talked with Mr. Shindorf, the janitor, who had suggested aluminum in the eaves where there is much leakage and then mopping with tar. It was decided to ask Mr. Tholen, the city engineer, to look it over and it was agreed upon by the board to have Mr. Krieger look into this matter with Tholen and Mr. Warner the sheet metal man.
Mr. Shindorf had reported the furnace in good condition.
Mrs. Hight said it was also suggested to her that a number of libraries have increased the fine on books to $.03. However this was not recommended for our library at this time. With the beginning of fall there will be no books loaned to people owing fines.
It was decided upon to subscribe to the Ann Arbor newspaper.
Mrs. Stanley Warner, the assistant librarian was spending a week at the workshop -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 110-111
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
in Marquette, Mich at the time of this meeting. The next board meeting will be held Thursday, September 20th the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, secretary pro term.
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Howell, Michigan September 20, 1956
The meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt, secretary, Mrs. Mary Hoch, Mrs. Lillian Gatesman and Mrs. Gertrude McCloskey, members.
Minutes of the August 16 meeting were read and accepted.
Mrs. Hight librarian said she thought she could profit in giving services as a librarian by taking a college extension course in literature and was willing to do so if the board would authorize payment of the fees. Informal approval was given.
The Jaycee's Auxiliary was reported willing to give the library certain help this year as a club project.
Mrs. Gatesman reported Mr. Torone of Michigan State University would address the Friends of the Library at a public meeting in October.
Mr. Krieger reported on talks with Howard Warner and Theo. Shindorf with reference to the library roof. After an inspection Mr. Warner advised the whole cornice needs to be removed, new eaves toughing put on and the cornice rebuilt to be effective for scraping and moping. The Milbrand (see May 17 minutes pg. 105) recommendations were again discussed and seemed favored by the board. Mrs. Hoch agreed to report on the matter to the city councils the cost is beyond the appropriation of the board from the budget for the building and roof repairs.
The next meetingwas scheduled for 7PM Oct 17. Meeting adjourned Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 112-113
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
D. Warner, June Randalls, Grace Lannen, Ruth Bennett, Al Shindorf,Ted Shindorf, Ina Hight, Grolieer Society, Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison, Detroit News, J. Karr & Co., Don R. Phillips, Baldwin Hardware, City of Howell, Beurmann's, Purdy & Woodruff, Imperial Book Co, Doubleday, C.N. Holkins & Co, Gilkes & Zizka
Howell, Mich, November 14, 1956
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM.
Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt, secretary, Mrs. Karl Hoch, Mrs. Lillian Gatesman and Mrs. Gerald McCloskey, Absent: none
Minutes of the meeting of September 20 were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight, librarian, reported she had bought a desk and chairs from Citizens Mutual for the library at an expenditure of $19.00 and was negotiating for a bookcase from this source.
From her annual report Mrs. Hight cited the library owed 12,272 books, had 1,477 borrowers including 359 from the rural area during the past year, 26,084 books were loaned in comparison to 24,887 for the previous year, and 300 books had been borrowed from the state library at the request of patrons. With this volume of patronage she said it may be necessary to ask for more help within another year.
Mrs. Hoch reported City Manager Tholen was holding interviews in reference to library roof repairs as requested by this board.
Mrs. Gatesman asked we keep in mind promoting the Francis Line travel lecture February 21 with proceeds to benefit the library.
Mr. Krieger said the matter of the library budget should be an order of business for the next board meeting tentatively set for January 9. The meeting was adjourned. Leslie B. Merritt, secretary. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 114-115
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Gaylord Bros, Imperial Book Co. Demco, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Gilkes & Zizka, Community Elevator, Livingston County Press, Ted Shindorf, Al Shindorf, D. Warner, June Randles, Ruth Bennett, G. Lannen, Ina Hight, City of Howell, C.N. Holkins, H.W. Wilson Co, Doubleday, Wilcox & Follett Co, Cousins Printing
Howell, Michigan, January 9, 1957
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM
Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman Leslie Meritt, secretary, Mrs. Karl Hoch and Mrs. Lillian Gatesman. Absent Mrs. Gerald McCloskey.
Minutes of the meeting of November 14 were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight librarian asked that Mrs. Warner be hired one more day and evening to keep meet the demand for services at the library. Mrs. Hoch moved Mrs. Warner be placed on a 26 hour work basis. This was supported by Mr. Merritt and carried.
Mrs. Hight said she would need more clerical help soon. She cited another need of long standing was to bring the card catalogue up to date.
Mrs. Gatesman reported on progress in arrangements for the Francis Line travel movie lecture 'Best of the West' on February 21 at the school auditorium. Mr. Krieger said he would write the Collector of Internal Revenue for instructions on the tax obligation, if any, in connection with this lecture.
It was reported City Manager Tholen has had recent interviews in regard to roof, cornice and eaves repairs to the library building.
The remainder of the time was spent in discussing details of a new budget with this to be continued at the next meeting tentatively set for February 6 at 7PM Adjournment was at 9:20PM Leslie B. Merritt, secretary
Howell, Michigan February 6, 1957
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7PM
Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 086-087
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Ruth Bennett, Grace Lannen, Ina Hight, Detroit Edison, Reader's Digest, Michigan Bell, Gilkes & Zizka, Itsell's, Detroit News, Ted Shindorf, Al Shindorf
Howell, Michigan April 13, 1955
A meeting of the library board was called to order at 7:30PM. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt, Mrs. Harry Williams, trustee secretary and Mrs. Karl Hoch, member ex-officio.
Mrs. Ina Hight, librarian presented an oral report. She mentioned a sizable increase in book circulations with an average of 2,919 for the first three months of 1955. This was credited largely to greater use of the library by children. Mention was made of the Jaycee Auxiliary members continuing their volunteer services to the library and also the helpful work of the Girl Scouts. Attendance continues good at the children's story hours, but has been small at the adult book reviews it was told. The librarian said it may be necessary to close for about three days sometime in the summer to complete a book check with the card catalogue. Mention was also made that James Sullivan, hospital administrator had inquired of the possibility of library services for patients, but as no room was available there presently for any storage of materials this was considered impractical at the moment unless there would be volunteer help to handle books and do the work.
A motion was made by Leslie Merritt, supported by Mrs. Williams and carried that the librarian be authorized to spend what was necessary over and above gifts received to secure a record player, which has been represented as a need for children's story hour meetings.
A motion was made by Mrs. Williams, supported by Mr. Merritt and carried that the librarian continue extra hours on the part of her assistant and clerk, within the limits of the budget, to facilitate completion of card cataloging work.
A motion was made by Mrs. Williams, supported by Mr. Merritt and carried that a bill presented by the Messrs. Al and Ted Shindorf
t on radiator repair work be paid as this was considered a special service rather than normal maintenance.
A motion was made by Mr. Merritt supported by Mrs. Williams and carried that the library follow its custom of closing all day Wednesday during July and August 1955.
A motion was made by Mr. Merritt, supported by Mrs. Williams and carried that inquiry be made on the cost of Masonite or a comparable material for repair of ceiling in the D.A.R. museum room. (A bid submitted for $275 for such repair with tile materials was considered too high in view of the small use made of the room.)
Mrs. Hoch reported the city has placed an order for trees and some of these could be made available for use about the -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 088-089
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
library area. It was recommended she ask Clifton Heller for advise on what was best to use and make such a request to the city. Mrs. Hoch was also tasked to inquire of the city authorities regarding sidewalk repair on Chestnut street that are adjacent to library grounds.
The board agreed on the following budget estimates to the city council, with Mrs. Hoch to make the presentation
Adjournment was at 10:15 PM Leslie B. Merritt, secretary
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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 090-091
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Detroit News, Bouregy & Curl, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Gilkes & Zizka, Berrian Bindery, Doubleday
Howell, Michigan June 24, 1955
A meeting of the Library Board was called to order at 7:15PM Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie Merritt, secretary, Mrs. H.L. Willams, trustee and Mrs. Karl Hoch, member ex-officio.
The librarian, Mrs. Hight, reported on the library internship at Adrian which she had attended. She spoke of the advantages she had observed in use of the 'sign-out' system in checking out library books. She said she might want to try this plan here if there were no objections. None was offered.
Mrs. Hight was asked to make inquirers on the cost of a replacement for a from screen door and report her findings to Mr. Krieger.
The matter of painting the building's outside trim and redecorating the stack room was presented. Joe Grostic's bi was presented in the amount of $835. For this he agreed to replace window putty where needed repair plaster and use two coasts of paint. it was oved by Mrs. Williams, supported by Mr. Meritt and carried that the Grostic bid be accepted.
The matter of repairs to the ceiling of the D.A.R. museum room in the library basement was discussed. I -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 092-093
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Howell, Michigan, November 18, 1955
A meeting of the Library Board was called to order at 7PM. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Leslie B. Merritt, secretary. Mrs. H.L. Williams, trustee and Mrs. Karl Hoch, member ex-officio.
Mrs. Hight librarian reported extensive repairs needed on the roof. The Boos Co. that repaired it previously was reported out of business. As the cost could possibly be beyond the library budget allowance it was decided to refer this matter to the City Council for further instruction. The librarian requested allowance for a new reading room fan be included in next year's budget. She also reported a need for three units of shelving at a cost of about $75 per unit for the adult, teen-age and children's rooms.
The librarian presented the possibility of utilizing a portion of the upstairs
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