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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 136-137

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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.

The Howell Library Board met March 11, 1958 at 7:00PM in the library. The minutes of the February 4th meeting were read Mrs. Hight said she was not present at this meeting and the correction was made in the minutes. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.

While Mr. Al Shindorf is a patient at the sanitorium Mr. Frank Daniels is substituting in his place. A discussion of the salaries of the two men followed. A motion was made by Mrs. Hock and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman to pay Mr. Ted Shindorf $60.00 per month and Mr. Daniels $50.00, to be effective March 1st. It carried unanimously.

Mrs. Hight reported that she had to order 10 more tons of coal.

The library owns many national geographics which are in boxes made to hold them and it was thought they would be used more if they could be placed where they could be more readily seen. Mr. Krieger suggested that a few be placed in the front of the library, with an attractive sign stating there are more in the stock room.

There was also a discussion on books for the new hospital.

The firepot and smoke pipe in the furnace are needing repair and Mrs. Hight will get an estimate from Metz and Wieand. There had already been one from Fields.

A new ladder will be purchased for Mr. Shindorf.

The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be April 15, at 7:00PM in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, record secty.

The Howell Library Board met May 15, 1958 at 7:00PM in the library. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey, Mr. Paul Baldwin and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.

Mrs. Hight reported that the cupola has been repaired. The furnace cannot be repaired until the furnace is out and Mr. Shindorf thinks he can repair the smokestack. The extra labor cost to Mr. Shindorf about $16.00. He can also repair storm windows and plaster in the stack room (stock). The extra labor cost to be at the rate of $1.50 per hour. The sealer for the floors has come and Mr. Shindorf will apply it.

Mr. Al Shindorf is to be released in June from the Sanitorium but Mr. Daniels will be retained to assist Mr. Ted Shindorf.

Mr. Baldwin reported that the matter of vacations is being considered by the city council. They are hoping it will work out that two weeks with pay may be allowed.

The singles for the roof have come, the work to be done by the Chaffee Roofing Co.

The budget as set up was accepted by the city council and will go into effect July 1, 1958.

The state fire marshal inspected the library and more fire extinguishers are needed probably 4 more large ones, two upstairs and two in the basement. This will decrease the insurance rate. The fire marshal will bring them.

The meeting adjourned to meet June 17, at 7:30.

Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, record secty.