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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 130-131
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
May 16 1904
At a meeting of the Howell Township LIbary Board of Directors held at the Office of Thos. Gordan Jr. on May 16th, 1904 at 7.30 P.M.
There were present: Thos Gordan Jr
M.J. McPherson
Rev. L.S. Brooke
Rev. J.J. Cooper
F.O. Bush
W.P. VanWinkle being absent
On motion of Mr. McPherson procedure to Elect A President & Secy by Ballot. Carried
Whole no votes cast 5
M.J. McPherson recd 4
Thos. Gordon recd 1
Mr. McPherson declined to act on motion proceded to Sec Ballot for President
Whole number of votes cast 5
Thos Gordon recd 4
L.S. Brooke recd 1
Mr. Gordon was declared elected
In motion proceded to elect a Secretary
Whole no vote cast 5
F.O. Bush recd 4
L.S. Brooke recd 1
F. O. Bush was declared elected
On motion the Board adjourned.
June 13 1904
At a meeting of the Howell Township LIbrary Board of Directors held at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. on June 13, 1904
There were present all the members of the Board.
Moved by Mr. VanWinkle & seconded by Mr. Brooks that Mr. Allen of Grand Rapids be invited to come to Howell and inspect the Library
Building and report the conditions of the building and advise the Board in reference to the matter in general and make a estimate of cost
of building up to this time. Carried
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
June 27, 1904
A Meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors held at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr there were present M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke,
W.P. VanWinkle, Thos Gordan Jr. & F.O. Bush. J.J. Cooper being absent.
Moved by VanWinkle and seconded by Mr. McPherson that the Bills of F.P. Allen be allowed also that the bills of Mr. Allen & M Chittendon of last year
be allowed. Carried.
Moved by VanWinkle, seconded by Mr. Brooke that we adjourn till tomorrow morning at 8-30 A.M. Carried. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 132-133
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
June 28, 1904
An adjourned meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. There were present M.J. McPherson,
Wm. P. VanWinkle, L.S. Brooke, Thos Gordon Jr. & F.O. Bush. J.J. Cooper absent.
Moved by Bush, seconded by VanWinkle that Mr. McPherson & Mr. Brooks be requested to write Mr. Carnegie the condition of the building and see if he would
increase this Gift for the finishing of the building. Carried
Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. McPherson that the secy make a copy of the Township Board proceeding in regard to the abandonment
of the Carnegie Library Building. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. VanWinkle that Mr. Chattenden of Lansing be invited to come & inspect Library Building & make a report on condition & also estimate the amount required to complete the sum.
July 22, 1904
At a meeting of Howell Township Board of Library Directors held at the office of Thomas Gordan Jr. All of the members being present.
Moved by Mr. Gordon, sec. by Mr. Cooper, that we proceed to vote by ballot on the use of the Township funds for Building purpose.
Result of ballot
whole number of votes cast 6
of which number 4 voted yes
of which 1 voted no
of which 1 was blank
On Motion of Mr. Brooke, sec by Mr. VanWinkle, meeting adjourned.
F.O. Bush, secy
Sept 7 1904
A meeting of the Howell Township Library Board of Directors was held at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr Sept 7 1904. All of members
were present.
Moved by McPherson, seconded by Mr. Bush the? we accept the offer of F.P. Schoeder & he W.J.Burton for roofing the Library Building at
prices named by them. The roofing to $ 5.85? per square delivered in Howell the work of Mr. Schroeder for putting on ?san & the gutters to br
?$348.98. Carried
Moved by VanWinkle, Sup by Mr. McPherson that drainage of a permanent charc?lar for the Library Building be put in & that grading be
done for the protection of the Building.
Moved & sup. that Pres. & Secy act as a committee to let contract for sum. Carried.
On motion the Board adjourned. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 134-135
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Oct 8 1904
A meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors was held at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. Oct 8 1904.
All of the members were present.
Moved by Mr. VanWinkle, & seconded by Mr. Cooper that we raise by tax one mill on the dollar on the assessed valuation of the Township for
Library Fund. Amendment by Mr. McPherson that we raise only one thousand dollars, amendment carried by vote of Four. The original
resolution was then carried as amended.
Motion made and carried that the following be allowed & paid.
W.J.Burton $390.93
F?outh Bills 12.59
Drayage 1.20
C.M. Chittendon 16.55
Frank P. Allen 22.00
T. Gordon 3.95
Meeting then adjourned
Thos Gordon
sec protem
Oct 20 1904
Meeting of Library Board of Directors in the office of Thos. Grodon Jr. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., L> S. Brooke, W. P. VanWinkle & F.O. Bush.
On motion the following bills were allowed and ordered paid
R.S. Wheelock $27.40
G. Randall 15.00
John Herbert 5.00
T.O. Newcomb 1.35
Meeting adjourned FOB Sec
Nov 14th, 1904
Meeting of the Board of Library Directors of the Township of Howell held at the Office of Thos. Gordon Jr. in said Township on Nov 14th, 1904
at 10-30 o'clock A.M.
Present the following named directors W.P. VanWinkle, M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke, Thos. Gordon Jr. F.O. Bush and J.J. Cooper.
Meeting called to order by Thos. Gordon Jr. President of the Board. Andrew Carnegie having proposed to add the sum of five thousand
dollars to his gift to said Township for a free public library.
Provided the said Township guarantee a correspondingly increased maintenance Fund of Fifteen hundred dollars per year Therefore the
following resolution was offered and adopted by an unanimous vote of the Board.
Whereas, Andrew Carnegie did on November 3rd 1904 offer to give and furnish five Thousand dollars to the Township of Howell Michigan
in addition to his gift heretofore made to erect and complete a free Public Library Building. On condition that said Township pledge itself to support said Library at a cash
of not less than Fifteen Hundred Dollars per year being Five Hundred Dollars in addition to the amount Pledged thereon.
Resolved by the Township Board of Library Directors of said Township that said Township accept said additional donation of Five Thousand
dollars, and it does hereby pledge itself to comply with the conditions of said gift by increasing the amount of maintainance Five Hundred
Dollars per year and that the annual levy shall herafter be made upon the Taxable property of said Township sufficient in amount to
comply with aforesaid requirements.
On witness whereof we the members -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 136-137
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Nov. 14, 1904
of the said Board of Library Directors as members of said Board do hereby subscribe our names & year first above matter.
Thos. Gordon Jr.
Willima P. VanWinkle
J.J. Cooper
L.S. Brooks
M.J. McPherson
Frank O. Bush
Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. McPherson that the President & Secy send a letter expressing their thanks to Mr. Carnegie for the additional
Five Thousand Dollars.
On Motion the Board adjourned.
F.O. Bush, Secy
Jan 6th, 1905
At a meeting of the Township Board of Library Directors of the Township of Howell held on the 6th day of January 1905 at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr.
There were present W.P. VanWinkle, J.J. Cooper, M.J. McPherson, Thos.Gordon Jr and F.O. Bush. L.S. Brooke being absent.
Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. Cooper that the following bills be allowed & paid, 'carried'
W.J.Burton Co. Bal due on roofing $60.92
F.P. Schroeder putting on roof & gutters 348.98
Fred Euler boarding up windows & lumber 30.00
On motion the Board adjourned
Frank O. Bush Secy -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 138-139
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
May 2nd, 1905
Meeting of the Board was held at the office of Thos. Gordon. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson, Geo. Barnes.
On motion M.J. McPherson was elected President & Geo. Barnes. Sec'y.
Plans specifications for the completion of the Carnegie LIbrary at Howell were submitted by Mel Cawson ? & Higginbott? were considered. On motion the board
decided to advertise for bids in two local & two Detroit papers as follows.
BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF CARNEGIE LIBRARY HOWELL, MICHIGAN
Bids will be received up to12 o'clock noon, May 18, 1905 and will be opened at 2 o'clock p.m., the same day at the office of Thos. Gordon, Jr.
Howell, Mich., for completion of the Carnegie Library, Howell, Mich.
Estimates will be received embracing all work and furnishing complete, as per drawings and specifications. Separate estimates will also be
considered for the following items:
1st Mason, concrete, cut stone, file, marble and iron work
2nd Carpenter and joiner work and hardware
3rd Painting, varnishing, etc., and glazing.
4th Plastering and stucco work
5th Electric work.
6th Plumbing and heating.
Also for raising the present dome, and for new entrance complete as per disign No., 2.
Plans and specifications are on file for examination at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr., Howell, Michigan.
A certified check for $300 must accompany each bid, Address all bids to
M.J. McPherson, Howell, Michigan.
Chairman of Free Public Library Board
George Barnes Sec'y
May 18, 1905
Library Board met at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. at 2 o'clock P.M. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr. Geo. Barnes.
Several bids for completion of Carnegie LIbrary were opened, tabulated, and considered. No action taken.
George Barnes, Sec'y
May 19th, 1905
Board met at 11 o'clock at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. All members present, also architect Malcomton. Bids were considered & opinion of
architect asked. No action taken.
Geo. Barnes, Sec'y
May 19th, 1905
Board met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. at 1.30 o'clock. All members present. After some discussion, the Board of Township Library Directors entered
into an agreement with C.A. Sauer & Co. of Ann Arbor in the sum of $8159.53 for the completion of Carnegie Library in accordance with plans & specifications
as favored by Malco? & Higgenbottem? & as were particularly set forth in contract to be drawn by architect. A preliminary agreement was
signed by contracting parties. Bond of $4000 agreed upon.
Geo. Barnes, Sec'y
May 27 1905
Board met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes. Gordan absent.
Contracts considered. No action taken.
Geo. Barnes Sec'y -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 140-141
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
June 16, 1905
Board met at 9 o'clock at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. Members all present. On Motion the chairman of the Board was authorized to secure a mechanic
to oversee building of Carnegie Library. On motion the chairman appointed Geo. H. Chapel & Thos. Gordon Jr to consult Council as to grading Carnegie LIbrary
Building. S ? move
Bills allowed.
Free Press May 31st advt for bids $8.88
Evening News May 31 advt for bids $9.60
Geo. Barnes Sec'y
June 28, 1905
Board met: All present except Geo. H. Chapel. After some discussion, on motion it was decided to use the ?Neverst Lamps.
Geo. Barnes, Sec'y
June 29
Board met. Quorum present. Talked with D. Hartnell in regard to location of lights in Carnegie Library Building.
Geo. Barnes Sec'y
July 3
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H Chapel, R. B. McPherson, & Geo. Barnes. Met agent & considered contract for ?nernst Lamps.
No action taken.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
July 11 1905
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnres. On motion the board of C.A. Sauer & Co. for $4000
was accepted. Contract with C.A. Sauer & Co. signed by board of lighting commissioners.
Geo. Barnes Sec
July 19, 1905
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R. B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes. On motion the board decided to put in tile drain around
certain inside walls of the library according to architects suggestion: also to lay drain around outside of building to carry off water from roof. M.J.
McPherson & Geo. H. Chapel appointed committee to look after putting in said drains.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
July 27
Board met at Republican offices. Present M.J. McPherson, R.B. Mc Pherson, Chapel & Barnes. Draft of $2236 received by M.J. McPherson from
Carnegie Fund in New York.
On motion C.A. Sauer & Co. were paid $2000 of above draft.
Resolved that we accept the estimates of Malcomson & Higginbotham, architects of July 27, 1905 for $2236 less $236 for excessive estimate in
plumbing & electric wiring. Carried.
Geo. Barnes Sec. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 142-143
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
August 3d 1905
Board met at the office of M.J. McPherson. Present M.J. McPherson, R.B. McPherson, Chapel & Barnes. On motion the Board decided to lay
drain from Carnegie Lib.Building to catch basin west to put in 10 in tile.
Bills Allowed
M.W. Bullock surveying lot $4.00
Freeman Rohrabacher Assist at $1.25
Livingston Democrat Adv. bids May 39' $2.80
Livingston Republican Adv bids $2.80
Geo. Barnes Sec
Aug 19th
Board met at office of M.J. McPherson. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. Chapel, Geo. Barnes. Following bills allowed.
Wm ?Kennerwell
9 9/10 days work on drain on Carnegie Library grounds @ 1.75 per day $17.33
Henry Alger
3 1/15 days work on grain on Carnegie Library grounds @ 1.75 per day $5.60
S.A. Sauer & Co. of Ann Arbor contractors
Contract $8159.53
Extras $31 & $10 41.00
July 27 1905 Draft $2000
Sept 7 1905 ' 1153.28
Oct 7 1905 ' 1000.
Nov 28 1905 ' 2770.25
Jan 26 1906 ' 1000.00
Aug 26
Board met at the office of Republican. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. Chapel, George Barnes. Following Bills were allowed.
Wm Hennessell $8.25
Henry Aldrich 8.23
Geo. Barnes Sec
Sep 11th
Meeting of LIbrary Board. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H Chapel, Thos Gordon Jr, R.B. McPherson. Moved by Chapel, seconded by Gordon that
we take $8000 Insurance on Library Building. $2000 with W.E. Beach & $1000 with E.A. Stowe. Carried.
Moved by R. B. McPherson seconded by Chapel that we accept F. P. Schroeder's offer for paint for roof at 80 cents per gallon. Carried
Moved by R.B. McPherson seconded by M.J. McPherson that Chapel & Gordon be appointed grading committee. Carried.
Meeting adjourned.
R.B. McPherson Sec Pro tem
Sep 14th
Meeting of Library Board. Present M.J. McPherson, T. Gordon Jr. Geo. H. Chapel R.B. McPherson.
Bill of Wm ?Hermewell for labor and drain to date: $26.60.
Bill of Henry Alger for labor $18.73
Moved by Chapel sec by Gordon that the bills of ?Kennerwell & Alger be allowed.
Adjourned. R.B. McPherson, Sec Pro tem -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 144-145
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
September 1905
Sep 14th
Meeting of Library Board: Present - M.J. McPherson, T. Gordon Jr., Geo Chapel, R.B. McPherson
Proposition of W.J. Burton & Co. in reference to replacing present roof of Lib. Building. with new roof was presented by M.J. McPherson
Geo. Barnes, Sec
Oct 2 1905
Meeting ofthe Board at the office of Thos. Gordon. Present: M.J. McPherson, R.B. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, Barnes.
The following bills for drawing sand allowed.
James Canfield 93 cu. yds @ 50 cents $46.50
D.O. Cook 31 1/2 ' ' ' 15.75
R.S. Wheelock 52 1/2 ' ' ' 26.25
C.D. Austin 56 ' ' 28.00
Lewis Eggleston 4 days work 1.50 per day 6.00
Geo. Barnes, Sec
Oct. 2
Meeting of the Board at 4 o'clock P.M. All members present. The estimates of Architects Malconson & Higginbotham for
$1000 were allowed & requisition made on Carnegie fund.
Geo. Barnes, Sec
Nov 3 1905
Meeting of the Board. All members present.
The following bills were allowed.
R.S. Wheelock 115 yds of dirt @ 50 cents/ $57.50
26yrds of top dressing @60 cents/yd 15.00
Lewis Eggleston labor 6.15
D.O. Cook 15 yds dirt at 50 cents 7.50
1 1/4 yds top dressing 60 cents .75
James Canfield
93 3/4 yds of filling @50 cents 46.87
28 3/4 yds of top dressing @ 60 cents 14.25
Charles Ackley
23 1/2 yds of filling @ 50 cent 11.25
15 yd of top dressing @ 60 cents 9.00
C.D. Austin
120 1/2 yds of filling @ 50 cents 60.00
27 3/4 yd top dressing @ 60 cents 16.50
On motion the matter of ?ling the roof was left with M.J. McPherson
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Nov 28
9 o'clock
Meeting of the Board. All members present. The estimate of Architects Malconson & Higginbotham of $2770.50 considered, allowed & requisition on Carnegie Fund made.
The following bills allowed.
E.A. Stowe Insurance $12.00
M.E. Beach ' 12.00
Thomas Gordon Telephone .50 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 146-147
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Nov 28 continuation of bills allowed
Robt. Chambers, Supervision $64.00
John Ryan Planks 2.50
Village of Howell 25.00
Geo. Barnes Sec.
Nov. 28
4 o'clock
Meeting of Library Board. All present. Several bids opened for furnishing shelving for library.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Nov 29
4 o'clock
Meeting of Board. All members present. C.A. Sauer & Co. bid of $307.50 for 121 feet of shlving accepted also for
counter in front of Librarians desk for $50.00. Dec 1 Bid for table rescinded.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
Dec 2
Meeting of Library Board. Present R.B. McPherson, Barnes, Gordon, & M.J. McPherson.
Moved & carried to accept proposition for ?earnst lamps @$253.80.
The Sec of Board authorized to order 20 tons of coal for library.
Geo. Barnes, Sec
Sep 2nd 05 (this was out of order or a late entry: not noted in minutes'
A meeting was held. Members present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, R.B. McPherson. The chairman called the meeting to order.
R.B. McPherson was appointed Sec Pro Term. Statement from Malcomson & Higginbotham ? for the amount of $1356.79 less 15%
or $1153.28 due C.A. Sauer & Co. Statement dated 8/31/05. Motion made & carried t? the order be allowed to the chariman
authorized to draw check in favor of C.A. Sauer & Co. for $1153.28. Meeting adjourned.
R.B. McPherson, Sec. Proterm
Jan 26, 06
Library Board met at 2 o'clock Jan 26 1906. Present R.B. McPherson, M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, Barnes & W.H.S. Wood.
Held conference with Malcomson architect & checked up account & contract with C.A. Sauer & Co. No action taken.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Jan 26, 06
Board met Jan 26 at 7 o'clock. Quorum present. Checked up with architect Malsomson & found there was due C.A. Sauer & Co. on
contract including $41.00 extras $1277.00. A written guarantee from C.A. Sauer & Co. & F.P. Schroeder that hea?ing ?lant should be satisfactory
was given.
Following bills allowed
Seth Rubert Coal(ten tons) $70.00
Wm McPherson & Sons (expenses) 5.42
Malcomson & Higginbotham (architects) 500.00
C.A. Sauer & Co. 1000.00
Geo. Barnes -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 148-149
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Jan 31 06
Library Board met. All present. The matter of lighting was discussed. A com M.J. McPherson, Chapel, & Barnes appointed to look after
additional lamps.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Feb 13/06
Board met. M.J. McPherson absent & R.B. McPherson acted as chairman. Bills allowed.
Benedict & Ratz (supplies) $.91
P.B. Wines labor 18.00
A proposition from L.D. Brokean was listened to for library furniture. Mr. Brokan also presented ?cuts of furniture.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Feb 13/06
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Wood & Barnes.
The following bills allowed.
Richard Wright (painting roof) $10.00
A.O. Hutchins & Sons (coal) 18.88
C.C. Shafer & Sons (work & material) 5.00
W.J. Burton & Co (work on tower windows) 29.71
W.J. Burton & Co. ( repairs to dome ???) 4.28
Severall propositions for furniture considered.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Mar 6/06
Board met. All present. The following bills allowed.
?ernst Lamp Co. $241.11
The proposition of the Art Metal Construction Co. accepted to furnish
4 double steel stacks 9 ft long & 7 shelves 347.75
Steel Magazine Rack 15.00
Newspaper Rack 15.00
Other furniture matters considered.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Mar 7th
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Gordon & Barnes.
Bills allowed
W.J. Burton & Co. Detroit $145.75
Furniture contact let to L.D. Brokan as for schedule 414.76
Adjourned Geo. Barnes Sec.
March 13 06
Board met. All present. A change was made in L.D. Brokan's order increasing the amount $36.00.
Geo. Barnes Sec
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