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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 142-143
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The Howell Library Board met September 23rd at 7:30PM at the library. Present were Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mr. Baldwin, Mrs. McCloskey and Mrs. Gatesman.
Mr. Krieger called the meeting to order and the minutes of the August meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported that her staff had been very busy since the opening of school and she had felt obliged to change her help routine. For a time one of the girls was at the library each night, together with either the librarian or assistant librarian, but now there are two adults except on Friday nights when they are usually not so busy. With so many using the library during these busy nights, the books and magazines become disarranged and much time had to be spent putting them in order. The door to the stackroom is now kept closed and entrance is allowed only request. Also young people coming into the library must come to study and not to visit.
Mr. Shindorf told Mrs. Hight that he can no longer do heavy work as lifting etc. Also Mr. Daniels cannot do very much. This is brought to the attention of the board in case a new or change of janitors may be necessary in the possible near future.
The old apple tree in the library yard is becoming a nuisance, so it was moved by Mrs. McCloskey and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman and unanimously carried to have it cut down. Mr. Baldwin thought that part time city employees could do this.
Mrs. Hight is taking an extension course for credit and the discussion group somewhat sponsored by our library has had its first meeting.
The board went down to the D.A.R. room to look at the ceiling which is badly in need of repair. Mrs. Hight will ask Mr. Emory Garlock to give an estimate on the cost to repair it.
The meeting adjourned the next meeting to be Tuesday evening October 21st at 7:30PM Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman record. secty.
F. Daniels, Jerri Fisher, Ruth Walton, I Hight, R. Rathbun, Community Elevator, Ted Shindorf, Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, City of Howell, Gilkes & Zizka, Demco -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 138-139
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 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 136-137
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
The Howell Library Board met March 11, 1958 at 7:00PM in the library. The minutes of the February 4th meeting were read Mrs. Hight said she was not present at this meeting and the correction was made in the minutes. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
While Mr. Al Shindorf is a patient at the sanitorium Mr. Frank Daniels is substituting in his place. A discussion of the salaries of the two men followed. A motion was made by Mrs. Hock and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman to pay Mr. Ted Shindorf $60.00 per month and Mr. Daniels $50.00, to be effective March 1st. It carried unanimously.
Mrs. Hight reported that she had to order 10 more tons of coal.
The library owns many national geographics which are in boxes made to hold them and it was thought they would be used more if they could be placed where they could be more readily seen. Mr. Krieger suggested that a few be placed in the front of the library, with an attractive sign stating there are more in the stock room.
There was also a discussion on books for the new hospital.
The firepot and smoke pipe in the furnace are needing repair and Mrs. Hight will get an estimate from Metz and Wieand. There had already been one from Fields.
A new ladder will be purchased for Mr. Shindorf.
The meeting adjourned, the next meeting to be April 15, at 7:00PM in the library. Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, record secty.
The Howell Library Board met May 15, 1958 at 7:00PM in the library. Present were: Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Hight, Mrs. McCloskey, Mr. Paul Baldwin and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
Mrs. Hight reported that the cupola has been repaired. The furnace cannot be repaired until the furnace is out and Mr. Shindorf thinks he can repair the smokestack. The extra labor cost to Mr. Shindorf about $16.00. He can also repair storm windows and plaster in the stack room (stock). The extra labor cost to be at the rate of $1.50 per hour. The sealer for the floors has come and Mr. Shindorf will apply it.
Mr. Al Shindorf is to be released in June from the Sanitorium but Mr. Daniels will be retained to assist Mr. Ted Shindorf.
Mr. Baldwin reported that the matter of vacations is being considered by the city council. They are hoping it will work out that two weeks with pay may be allowed.
The singles for the roof have come, the work to be done by the Chaffee Roofing Co.
The budget as set up was accepted by the city council and will go into effect July 1, 1958.
The state fire marshal inspected the library and more fire extinguishers are needed probably 4 more large ones, two upstairs and two in the basement. This will decrease the insurance rate. The fire marshal will bring them.
The meeting adjourned to meet June 17, at 7:30.
Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, record secty. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 134-135
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Detroit News, Ted Shindorf, Frank Daniels, D. Warner, Ina Hight, Ruth Walton, Jerri Fisher, Michigan Bell, R. Rathbun, Doubleday, Demco, Don Phillips, City of Howell, Holkins & Son, Detroit Edison, Challoners Store, Purdy & Woodruff, Bill Hight, Arthur C. Gaw, Brodart, Vista House Pub, Vista House Pub, Gilkes & Zizka, Purdy & Woodruff, Gaylord, Ralph Filkins
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday night, February 4, 1958 at 7:00 o'clock in the library. Present were Mrs. Hock, Mrs. McCloskey, Mrs. Hight, Mr. Paul Baldwin and Mrs. Calvin Gatesman.
In the absence of Mr. Krieger, Mr. Baldwin was made temporary chairman.
The minutes of the January meeting were read and approved.
The board spent the entire meeting working and preparing the budget for the coming year. A motion to submit the budget made to the city council was made by Mrs. McCloskey, seconded by Mrs. Hock and unanimously carried. Mr. Baldwin was to submit the budget to the council.
A motion to change the hour of our next meeting on March 18, from 7:00 to 7:30 was made by Mrs. Hock seconded by Mrs. Gatesman and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, Record. Secty. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 132-133
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, Gilkes & Zizka, Al. Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, D. Warner, Ina Hight, Jerry Fisher, John Fisher, Detroit News, H.W. Wilson Co, Cousins Printing, Livingston County Press, D.R. Electric, Beurmann & Clark, Gaylord, Demco, Acme Chemical Co, Holkins & Son, City of Howell, Library Journal, McGraw Bindery, Hillsdale School Supply, Frank Daniels, Community Elevator,Ellison Book Shop, Ruth Walton,, Simion Schuster Inc, Field Enterprises Education Corp, Metz & Wiand, Book Supply Co -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 160-161
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Emery Pratt, New Method Book Bindery, Michigan Bell, McGraw Bindery, Berrien Bindery, Doubleday, Fideler Co, Detroit News, Jerri Fisher, Doloras Kramer, T. Shindorf, F. Daniels, I Hight, Detroit Edison, Gilkes & Zizka, Brodart, Community Elevator, Mary O'Lone, B. Swainn, R. Lennen
Beginning Mid - October request came for all payrolls & invoices to be sent to city for payment each two weeks. No orders will be written from no on - just a statement for payroll and the regular invoices, will be sent, Invoices will be filed at city office. Mrs. Hight will record all payrolls and invoices in this Ledger.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 158-159
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
situation, cutting of working hours, etc., in order to meet the new budget. It was finally recommended by the board, that Mrs. Hight write to the city council, explaining the grave disadvantages brought about by this $350.00 cut and that they reconsider this.
It was moved by Mrs. Hock and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman that the pages now receiving $.40 an hour be raised to $.45 and after a certain period of time to $.50 This is to be the maximum. There was a unanimous vote.
It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mrs. Gatesman, that fines now $.02 per day be raised to $.04 to be effective September 1, It now costs the library $5.00 per week to notify patrons of overdue books.
Because Mr. Filkins from whom Mrs. Hight orders the magazines cannot complete with the (?) prices of a Jackson firm, Mrs. Hight feels it necessary to order from Jackson in the future. She also announced the resignation of Jerri Fisher, her assistant on September 1.
The meeting, adjourned, the (next) next meeting to be August 11 at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, Record secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday August 11, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight, and Mrs. Gatesman. Mrs. Hock was appointed temporary chairman.
It was reported that the city council had reconsidered and would return $350.00 of the $600.00 cut announced earlier, or that $250 for maintenance would be taken over by the city said Mayor Heller.
A schedule of help and their hours was presented for our records by Mrs. Hight. Mary Jan O'Lone is assistant librarian for the present, though this has not actually been announced.
Mr. Shindorf will be on vacation in October and it will be necessary to replace him during that time and to assist Mr. Daniels, for three days a week. At some future date it may become necessary because of their age to replace both Mr. Shindorf and Mr. Daniels.
To make it easier for Mrs. Hight, the various duties of the employees will be posted.
Vacation pay due Mrs. Fisher will be paid her at the time of her leaving when she discontinues her work at the library. Also discipline is to be strictly enforced at all times.
A note of appreciation was to be written Mrs. Fickies for her fine publicity for the library in the Livingston County Press.
The meeting adjourned the next meeting to be Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 in the library. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman Record. Secty.
Detroit Edison, Howell City, Livingston Office Equipment, Michigan Bell, Jas E. Field, Jerri Fisher, Ted Shindorf, Frank Daniels, Dolores Kramer, Ina Hight, Demco, Heller's Flowers -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 156-157
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Michigan Bell, Berrien Bindery, New Method Book Bindery, J Fisher, Sandra Reid, Ted Shindorf, F. Daniels, I. Hight, Detroit News, Catherine Weiland, Jas. Field, Detroit Edison, City of Howell, Doubleday,Delores Kramer, Demco, Baldwin Hardware, Emery Pratt
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday night, June 16 at 7:30 at the library. Because only Mr. Krieger and Mrs. Gateman were present joined by Mrs. Hight, it was impossible to do any official business. However various library subjects were discussed, namely: the furnace repair by Mr. Field , what to do about rural fees, the lowest to which they are broken down being .25, magazine subjects and subscriptions, the workshop between July 21 and 31 and whether or not to send someone. the budget cut, Mrs. Lannen to have the story hour during the summer at $5.00, Mr. Shindorfs' criticism of the phone extension installation and to allow the floor refinishing to go for this year.
Mrs. McCloskey came in before the meeting closed, but the meeting adjourned without any action on the subjects mentioned being officially taken. The next meeting to be help July 21. Respectfully submitted, Lillie Gatesman, record secty.
The Howell Library Board met Tuesday July 21, at 7:30 in the library. Present were: Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Hock, Mrs. Hight and Mrs. Gatesman. The minutes of the may 19 meeting were read and approved.
Mrs. Hight reported that she and Mr. Brady had talked with Mr. Norman, the city manager, concerning the recent cut in the library budget, by the city council. Further discussion followed on the help -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 154-155
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
was to be withheld until the June meeting. And the typewriter needs attention.
Mrs. Hight contemplated arranging with Mrs. Roy Lannen, to do story telling during the summer.
Mrs. Hock and Mrs. Gatesman were asked to report on a meeting called by Mr. Joe Brady, which they had attended. The meeting had to do with the advisability of our library becoming either a county or regional library. Mrs. Crossman of Lansing was present and talked to enlighten us on the subject.
The meeting adjourned the next board meeting to be Tuesday Jun 16 at 7:30PM Respectfully submitted Lillie Gatesman, recording secretary.
Michigan Bell, Wright Heating, American Library Association, Detroit News, Jerri Fisher, D. Warner, I. Hight, Frank Daniels, Ted Shindorf, Sandra Ried, M.W. Woodruff, R.R. Bowker, Livingston County Press, Demco, W. W. Wilson Co, Field Corp, Gilkes & Zizka, Harry Arnold, Community Elevator, Baldwin Hardware, Doubleday, Howell City, Detroit Edison, Acme Chemical Co -
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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