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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 056-057
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Swann's Store, Wheeler Pub Co., C.N. Holkins Co, Baldwin Hardware, Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, Herrman's, Wagenwoord & Co, T. Shindorf, Ina Hight, Grace Lannen, Ruth Bennett, B. Woodworth, Doubleday, H.W. Wilson, Wilber Davis, Gilkes & Zizka, Goodnow's, Elgin Hills, Sutton Hardware, Richards Electric, Metz & Wieand, H.C. Warner, Roy Rathbun, D& C Stores, Chas. Line, Community Elevator Co, Gaylord Bros, Holden Electric -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 054-055
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Howell, Michigan, April 12, 1952
A meeting of the Howell library board was called at 2:30. Present: Theodor Krieger, chairman, Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt.
The board was asked by the Garden Club for permission to plant on the library lawn a nut tree in memory of the late Clarence Reed, Howell citizen who had become prominent for development of nut trees while serving with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There were no objections and the project was approved.
There was a discussion of janitorial duties and an outline of them as prepared by the board was adopted.
It was agreed that regular members of the library staff and the janitor should have one week's vacation with pay each year.
It was agreed to follow the schedule of summer library hours in effect in 1951. This would put in effect closing all day on Wednesdays and also on Saturday nights during July and August.
Salaries were discussed. It was agreed to ask the City Council to approve a salary of $120 per four weeks pay period for the head librarian working approximately 26 hours a week $65 for the assistant librarian working approximately 18 hours a week and $100 for the janitor with clerical help paid at 75 cents an hour. These salaries are inline with what other city employees receive.
The board approved a bid of approximately $65 from Wilber Davis to paint the floor of the library stack room, walls and ceiling of the library office, and refinishing eight table tops in the reading room. This wrk is to be accomplished during the summer months.
Mrs. Ina Hight, librarian, reported Mrs. Lannen, who had been offered the assistant librarian's job, had made a counter proposal to that given by the board. She agreed to an 18 hour work week at a pay rate of $65 for the four weeks period. This was agreeable to the board and she is to begin May 1 as assistant librarian (see page 52 minutes of February 13 board meeting).
Mr. Shindorf reported several building repair matters which were approved. These included refinishing of the front doors, new wiring for post lights, a new pipe from the furnace to the chimney, overhauling for toilets, some pathing for the roof, mason work on the steps, puttying windows and other items.
The matter of improvements during the summer to the library floor was discussed. Bids ar eto be asked for resanding and refinishing also for good quality floor overing.
Mrs. Hight reported a district meeting for the State Library Association would be held here May 1.
No further business being presented the meeting adjourned. Leslie B. Merritt Secretary.
Ruth Bennett, Grace Lannen, Theo Shindorf, Ina Hight -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 052-053
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
library officials point out Ruth Bennett is deficient in educational qualifications for assistant librarian. At the salary offered she is not inclined to make up these deficiencies. Consequently she was not recommended for promotion from clerk to assistant librarian.
Moved by Mrs. Williams that Mrs. Grace Lannen be employed as assistant librarian at $65 for the four weeks payroll periods to work 25 hours per week. The effective date of this appointment is to be at the discretion of the head librarian. Mrs. Lannen was reported to have the qualifications recommended by the state library authorities Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Williams that Ruth Bennett be released as library clerk at the time the appointment of Mrs. Lannen becomes effective, but Miss Bennett may be retained as a part time clerk at the discretion of the head librarian. Motion carried.
The board agreed that the pay of Theo. Shindorf as janitor for January and February should be pro rated, deducting the time for which a substitute had been employed at city expense. Illness in his family has required Mr. Shindorf's absence. Substitute help was reported not satisfactory.
The librarian requested the board to prepare a list of routine duties of the janitor, this to include hours of duty and a policy regarding vacation. It was agreed to take this under advisement.
The board asked its chairman to consult with the city council in regard to salaries paid all library personnel in view of present economic conditions and see if city authorities could bring such pay in line with other city workers. It was reported all city employees are now under social security as of January 1, 1952. The council s also to be consulted regarding such matters as redecorating the library office, refinishing reading tables, improvements to some of the floors, and some improvements to the library grounds.
The matter of a book deposit box was discussed but no action taken at present. This meeting adjourned at 9:45PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
Ruth Bennett, G. Lannen, Ina Hight, Detroit Edison, Hillsdale School Supply Michigan Bell, Detroit News, Herrman's Store, Jas. Field, Community Elevator & Fuel Co, Sutton Hardware, T. Shindorf -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 050-051
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
T. Shindorf, Ina Hight, C.N. Holkins, Purdy & Woodruff, Detroit Edison Co, International Textbook Co, Michigan Bell, McClurg Co, Detroit News, Herrman's Store, City of Howell, H.W. Wilson, Baldwin Hardware, Ruth Bennett, John C. Winston, Haller's Hardware, Demco, G. Lannen, Holden Electric Service
Howell, Michigan, February 13, 1952
The library board met on this date at the library at 7:30PM. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt.
Minutes of the meeting for July 18, 1951, were read and approved and the record of expenditures since that date inspected.
Mrs. Ina Hight, library, made a report to the board.
She informed a district No. 2 meeting of the Michigan Library Association was to be held here May 1 with 100 to 150 persons expected to attend. Fees are expected to cover the costs but it was requested the board accept any possible deficit.
The librarian also reported the state -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 048-049
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Williams and Leslie B. Merritt.
Mr. Krieger presented the resignation of Mrs. M.L. Van Slyke as librarian to become effective July 24, 1951.
Moved by Mrs. Williams that the resignation be accepted. Motion carried. The board instructed its chairman to send a letter to Mrs. Van Slyke expressing regrets at the loss of her services and stating appreciation for her work over many years as head librarian.
Moved by Mrs. Williams that Ina Hight, now assistant librarian, be appointed head librarian to succeed Mrs. Van Slyke. Motion carried.
Mrs. Hight met with the board to report on the library workshop meetings she recently attended at St. Mary's Lake near Battle Creek. State library officials there had told her informally Howell was jeopardizing its state financial aid by operating its library under deficit financing. Mr. Krieger explained the state library personnel was perhaps under a false impression as this library has no present debt. Its appropriations are limited by city charter to a one-mill assessment on property and that the difference between overall costs and appropriations is made up from the city's general fund. However, the matter has been presented to Mayor Chas. H. Sutton for such consideration as city officials will give it.
Mrs. Hight was instructed by the board to survey possibilities of keeping the library open to the public on its usual schedule yet stager the hours of duty so that the work week for library personnel is 24 hours.
Moved by Mr. Merritt that Mrs. Hight's salary as head librarian be set at $100 for the four weeks payroll period. Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Williams that Ruth Bennett be retained as the library clerk with salary of $60 for the four-weeks payroll period. Motion carried.
Mrs. Hight presented the names of two persons who had interviewed her for work as assistant librarian, one of whom has the qualifications required by the state for libraries receiving state aid. The meeting adjourned at 9PM. Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
T. Shindorf, Mrs. M.L Van Slyke, Ina Hight, A.C. McClurg, Fideler Co, C.N. Holkins, Detroit Edison Co, Swann's, Michigan Bell, R. Bennett, Purdy & Woodruff, Marin & Murray, Detroit News -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 046-047
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Moved by Mr. Merritt and seconded by Mrs. Williams that the librarian and assistant librarian be given a week's vacation with pay. Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Merritt that during July and August the library close all day Wednesday and on Saturday nights. Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Merritt and seconded by Mrs. Williams that expenses of the assistant library Ina Hight to the work shop of Battle Creek be authorized (These were estimated at $25). Motion carried.
In a discussion the board asked the librarians to keep a record of what groups used the buildings club room and when.
Moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Merritt that approval be given for construction of book shelves in an unused doorway of the children's reading room. Motion carried.
Mrs. Minnie Van Slyke, librarian, appeared before the board to advise she wished to be relieved of her duties in the not distant future and asked the board give consideration to naming a qualified successor. Mrs. Van Slyke set no date at this time for her retirement. She was praised for her long and faithful service.
Mr. Shindorf building caretaker, discussed with the board problems of weed eradication, lawn and shrubbery care and asked if something more satisfactory could be worked out with the city in regards to grass cutting. Mr. Krieger said he would consult with city officers on matters Mr. Shindorf presented, and with the future farmers organization at school about spraying for weed control. The meeting adjourned at 9PM. Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
A.C. McClurg & Co, Theo Shindorf, Ina Hight, M.L. Van Slyke, Swann's Store, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, G.McCloskey, A.N. Margins, M.J. Weaver, Ruth Bennett, C.N. Holkins, Johnson Drug Store, City of Howell
Howell, Michigan, July 18, 1951
The library board met on this date at 7:30PM at the library. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman Mrs. H.L. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 044-045
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Theo Shindorf, Ina Hight, M.L. Van Slyke, Livingston County Press, City of Howell, A.C. McClurg, World Encyclopedia, Acme Chemical Co, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Fideler Co, Hillsdale School Supply, Cousins Printing Co, WagenVoord & Co., Gaylord Bros, Heller's, Alma Sothman, Demco, Gilkes & Zizka
Howell, Michigan May 23, 1951
A meeting of the library board was called to order at 7PM. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt members.
Minutes of the meeting of June 30, 1950 were read and approved and expenditures of the interim period as shown on the proceedings book examined.
There was informal discussion on needed improvements. The chairman said he would discuss with city officials needs for sanding and refinishing the floor of the reading room and possibly the entire street floor, trimming or digging up some of the lawn shrubbery particularly where it obstructs view of traffic at street intersections, and the matter of street curbing the area on N. Center street.
Moved by Mrs. Williams and seconded by Mr. Merritt that chairman consult with the city authorities on these matters particularly improvements to the floor. Motion carried. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 042-43
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
by Mrs. Williams that the librarian and assistant librarian be granted one week's vacation with pay. Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Williams and supported by Mr. Merritt that a carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher be purchased and placed at or near the circulation desk. Motion carried.
Moved by Mrs. Williams and supported by Mr. Merritt that we again investigate prices on ceiling insulation, except over the office portions and if the cost approximates the funds available that the library board chairman is authorized to go ahead with the project. Motion carried.
The city audit for the library fund was examined. Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell Telephone, County Press, City of Howell, Howell Music and Book Shop, Wahr's Stores, Haller Hardware, Gilkes & Zizka, Theo Shindorf, Ina Hight, M.L. Van Slyke, C.N. Holkins & Son, A.P. McClure Co., Purdy & Woodruff, Lansing Roof & Insulation Co., D.W. Goodnow, Howard Electric, C.N. Holkins & Son, WagenVoord & Co, Community Elevator, Fideler Co., Moore-Cottrell, Baldwin Hardware, H.W. Wilson, L.J. Salmon, Howell Greenhouse Co. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 040-041
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
M.L. Van Slyke, Michigan Bell, Wahr's Book Store, Detroit Edison, Hillsdale School Supply, Howell Co-operative, Theo. Shindorf, Ina Hight, Otis VerBeek, WagenVoord & Co., Community Elevator, Purdy & Woodruff, Demco, A.C. McClurg, E.M. Hale, Arco Publishing, Haller's Hardware, F.E. Compton, Crowell Collier Pub, Stratford House, Gilkes & Zizka Gaylord Bros, Music & Book Shop
Howell, Mich, June 30, 1950
The library board meeting was called to order at 7:30PM Present: Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt, members.
Minutes of the November 3, 1949 meeting were read and approved. The financial report for the interim period was read.
Moved by Mrs. Williams and supported by Mr. Merritt that the salary of Mrs. Hight, assistant librarian, be raised to $85. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Merritt and supported by Mrs. Williams that during the months of July ad August the library close all day Wednesdays and Friday evening. Motion carried.
Moved by Mr. Merritt and supported -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 038-039
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
A.C. McClurg, Theo Shindorf, Ina Hight, M.L. Van Slyke, Martin & Murray, Sturgis Printing Co, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, World Book Encyclopedia, James Field, Wahr's Book Store, Demco, Wolverine Typewrite Co, Gaylord Bros, Moore-Cottrell, H.W. Wilson, Wolier Society, Howell Music & Book Shop, Chas Scribner's Sons
Howell, Mich. Nov. 3, 1949
A meeting of the library board was called to order at 7:30PM Present: Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt, members.
Minutes of the meeting of May 19 were read and approved. The financial report for the period since the last board meeting was read and discussed.
The city auditor's report on the library fund was examined and discussed. Future needs to the building in the matter of roof insulation and repair of floors were considered informally.
A letter dated January 10, 1941 from the city clerk addressed to the library board was read. This was in reference to an agreement between the City of Howell and the Howell Women's Club in regard to the basement club room. Meeting adjourned at 8:30PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
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