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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 140-141

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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.