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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 138-139

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

The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening June 17, 1958 at 7:30 o'clock in the library. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mr. Paul Baldwin and Mrs. Hock.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Krieger and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. In regard to the reconditioning of the floors in the front of the library, the board reconsidered having Mr. Shindorf apply the sealer, deciding it would be advisable to have a more thorough job done. Mrs. Hight had gotten an estimate from Mr. Rathbun, $175.00 for machine scrubbing, applying sealer and waxing the floors. He also estimated $24.00 for the labor of repainting the stackroom floors. After some discussion it was decided that Mrs. Hight should ask Mr. Bozarth for an estimate.

The board expressed satisfaction over the completion of the new library roof and discussed other needed repair and maintenance jobs including the furnace, storm windows, front step and walk. Mr. Krieger suggested that the downspout be extended to the eavestrough. It was thought Mr. Shindorf could take care of this or city help might be enlisted.

In view of the large number of patrons visiting the library Mrs. Hight recommended that the library not close one week day during the months of July, and August this year. This met with the board's approval. Reporting for the city council, Mr. Baldwin said that Mr. Krieger had been reappointed to the board. The length of vacations had not been decided on by the council. Since the city charter commission will soon be revising the city charter. Mr. Baldwin suggested that the board recommend that the library budget be submitted at a later date than that set in the present charter and also that it be submitted to the city manager rather than directly to the council. The board agreed and Mr. Baldwin a member of the charter revision committee, was asked to present this recommendation.

The date of the next meeting as set for Tuesday July 15th. The meeting then adjourned.

Respectfully submitted Mary L. Hoch serving as secretary in the absence of Mrs. Gatesman

The Howell Library Board met Tuesday evening, July 15th at 7:30 at the library. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hoch, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman.

Mr. Krieger called the meeting to order and the minutes of the June meeting were read and approved.

Concerning the floors and their reconditioning, if Mr. Shindorf di it, it would be done by degrees and y hand, at a cost of the $100.00 Mr. Bozarth was not interested in the job and Mr. Roy Rathbun, with all necessary equipment would do it at a cost of $175.00. The money would be allotted and it was moved by Mrs. Hoch and seconded by Mrs. McCloskey that Mr. Rathbun be given the job. It was carried unanimously. It was decided to have Mr. Shindorf paint the stackroom floors. The library is to be closed while this work is being done.

A request was made to Mrs. Hight to buy the old davenport for $5.00.

It was decided to have the downspouts taken care of by a tinsmith and to be