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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 132-133

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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 132-133

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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 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.

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