Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 148-149

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

the librarian for population up to 5,000, which is to have completed two years of college. When the population is 5,000 to 13,000 five years of college is required and a library certificate. The assistant librarian must have two years of college and a library certificate. Also in order to be eligible for state aid the library must be open. Out library has been open 36 hours, which is more than the state requires.

Mr. Garlock bid on the ceiling repair in the D.A.R. room and the amount would be $326. He would strip the ceiling, cover with lathe but not remove the plaster, the lathe to be nailed to the old joists. A discussion on the use of the room followed.

Mr. Howard electrician made some adjustments on the lights.

The city insurance inspector inspected the building and said there were not enough fire extinguishers. Mrs. Hight talked with Mr. Catrell about this and later Mr. Dunn brought large fire extinguishers for the furnace room. To meet insurance requirements there must be three upstairs and three down. Mrs. Hight told Mr. Dunn they are almost too heavy for women to handle. In order to collect insurance should have a record of all books and their value.

$300 has been spent out of the $500 budget item for repairs. The library supplies money allowed has been spent.

Plans were made to discuss the budget for 1959 at the January meeting.

The meeting adjourned the next one to be January 20, 1959 at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, Record. Secty.

The Howell Library Board met Tuesday January 20, 1959 at 7:30PM at the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, Mr. Paul Baldwin and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman. The minutes of the December 16, 1958 meeting were read and approved.

Mrs Hight reported on hours worked by employees at the library and vacations with pay to which each is entitled.

Mr. Catrell, Mr. Norman the city manager and the insurance representative who showed his credentials, went over requirements necessary for the library. Mrs. Hight said there should be a new fuse bx, the metal one in the basement is not satisfactory. There are now enough fire extinguishers. There is one in the Michigan Room, one outside the kitchen and another one to be placed some place else in the basement. A discussion on types of fire extinguishers followed. It was suggested that Mr. Catrell and Mr. Norman have Mr. Howard an electrician on relief do some needed wiring. It was also suggested that a sinking fund be started for the purchase of new furniture in the (furniture) future.

The walks on the west side of the library need to be replaced. A large maple is causing the sidewalk to buckle. It was decided Mrs. Hight would talk with Mr. Frank Monroe concerning the removing of any trees and the replacing of them so that the sidewalks may be replaced next summer.

It was also reported by Mrs. Hight that the state advises replacing encyclopedias every five years. A new Britanica was purchased in 1957 and the old Britanicas are still being circulated. A Compton's Encyclopedia had been in to see her recently, adding, however that the Britanica and World Book are used the most.

Mrs. Hight told us that her budget is all right at the present time.

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