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Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 094-095
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
store room as a Michigan history room if there were no objections. None was presented.
It was reported Mrs. Lannen, the assistant librarians was ill and could not return to duty until next spring if at all. It was agreed to continue hiring Mrs. Chas. Reed as an additional clerk for four or five afternoons a week pending a further report on Mrs. Lannen. It was also agreed June Randalls a 10th grade student, might be hired at 35 cents an hour. She has been giving some time to earn a Girl Scout badge. The librarian was instructed to do the best she could in securing temporary help while keeping within budget limitations.
The librarian reported request of non-city people for library facilities on a free basis. She read a letter she proposed sending to the board of supervisors invitingly an appropriation by them to cover costs of extended hours that would be needed if such requests were granted. Board members, however thought a better approach might be through township boards of surrounding townships where people live who had asked free library service here.
The chairman presented a request from the Chamber of Commerce that permission be granted for use of the library lawn for a Christmas Creche for a period in December. There was no objection providing an area be utilized not to interfere with traffic into the library.
It was reported Mr. Grostic had completed outside trim on the building and expected to soon do the work on the stack room.
The board discussed informally it obligations under the newly approved city charter. Under this it was believed the budget should be prepared in February. Another member to the board is to be named by the mayor with approval of the council. Monthly meetings are a provision of the Charter that becomes effective in January. Meeting dates were tentatively set for January 18 and February 8 at 7PM. Adjournment was at 9:30PM Leslie B. Merritt, secretary
Dan R. Phillips, Brodart, Bouregy & Curl, Clarence Doob, Ideals Pub Co, Gilkes & Zizka, Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, Jean Karr & Co, Demco, Detroit News, Ted Shindorf, Al Shindorf, Ruth Bennett, Mrs. C. Reed, Ina Hight, Berrien Bindery, Mich School Service, Lyons & Carnahan, Augeburg Pub House, Joe Grostic, Mrs. Wm. Dieterle -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 074-075
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit News, Purdy & Woodruff, Consumers Research, Hillsdale School Supply, Gilkes & Zizka, Ina Hight, Ruth Bennett, Grace Lannen, Will Miner, Al Shindorf
Howell, Michigan, March 18, 1954
A meeting of the Howell library board was called to order at 7:30PM. Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. Harry L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt
The librarian Ina Hight, reported on routine matters. Members of the Howell Jaycee Wives it was reported, are giving volunteer help two nights a week to inventory books. The same organization will sponsor the children's story telling hour Saturday afternoons through the remainder of the school year. Mrs. Hight took of a need for more book shelves in the adult reading room. She also told of the gift of two boulevard light for the library entrance from the Detroit Edison Co. These will need wiring to be serviceable.
A communication from the city council was read and filed informing of a 1937 agreement between the council and Woman's Club on use of club room and directing they continue on the basis until further arrangements may be made.
It was agreed to ask the council to provide more shade trees for library grounds.
It was agreed to invite Joe Grostic or perhaps other to bid on redecoration of main floor rooms.
Inspection was made of the D.A.R. museum room. Patching or other repair is needed on the ceiling. Informal opinion among the board favored patching to conserve funds for the more urgent job of redecorating the more generally used rooms. It was decided to ask Theo Shindorf to report what he might do about this when he returns to his duties here.
Mrs. Lannen was given permission to by an old encyclopedia set at the 'trade in' price when it is replaced with a new edition.
Possibilities of making library service available to the hospital and local convalescent homes was discussed but no action taken.
It was report the District 2 state library meeting would be held May 5 at Harland.
Budget matters for the new fiscal year were discussed informally and it was the opinion most ordinary operating expenses would approximate the budget adopted for the current year. Adjournment was at 9PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 076-077
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Wagenwoord & co, Berrien Bindery, Richards Electric, Gaylords, Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, Demco, Detroit News, Cousins Printing, Ina Hight, Grace Lannen, Ruth Bennett, Will Miner, Al Shindorf
Howell, Michigan, April 23, 1954
A meeting of the Howell library board was called to order at 7PM Present were Theodore Krieger, chairman, Mrs. Harry L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt.
Mrs. Ina Hight, librarian, reported some shrubbery about the grounds needed replacing. Her request was approved, as a safety measure, to have bayonets removed from old guns in the DAR museum room. She said she would like more shelving in the reading room and if possible this project is to coordinate with proposed redecorating. Mrs. Hight informed the board some Farm Bureau woman were urging a county library but requested no action on the part of this board.
The librarian recommended discontinuing the rental shelf of books as it does not pay financially. A plan was recommended of offering books that usually go on this shelf free for one week, then charge two cents per day thereafter, as it was thought this would keep the books in circulation at a minimum cost to patrons.
Mrs. Hight suggested a figured wall paper above reading room fireplaces be considered a part of redecorating plans.
A bid from Joe Grostic was received to furnish labor and material for redecorating the interior of the main floor exclusive of the book room for $940. Walls and ceilings: one coat of primer and sealer, tinted to color of finish coat and one coat of flat oil paint in color to suit. Woodwork to be touched up with stain, and one coat of varnish. All materials used are to be standard brand. Workmen are covered by Michigan State accident insurance.
Moved by Mrs. Williams, supported by Mr. Merritt, that the bid of Mr. Grostic be incorporated into the budget for the year, but approval of the work be withheld until City Council may approve the recommended budget. Carried
Pay of library personnel was discussed. The following scale was voted by Mr. Merritt, seconded by Mrs. Williams on condition city Council accepts budget recommendation. Mrs. Hight, librarian $150 per month Mrs. Lannen, assistant librarian, $1.20 per hour clerk hire, $1.00 per hour. One week's vacation with pay allowed regularly employed staff. Carried.
It was agreed to close the library all day Wednesday during July and August.
The following budget was -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 078-079
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
recommended by the board to the city council for 1954-55:
Estimated Receipts
Balance, March 1, 1954 $1,188.25
Library Collections 130.00
City Tax - One Mill 4,570.5
State Library Aid 200.00
Three-fourth mill from general fund 3,427.88
Total 9,516.63
Estimated Disbursements
Librarian Salary $1,800.00
Assistant Librarian Salary 1,125.00
Clerk Hire 500.00
Heat, light power 800.0
Printing, stationery, postage 50.00
Library supplies 100.00
Telephone 90.00
Janitors 1,200.00
Mowing Lawn 100.00
New Books 1,000.00
Magazine Subscriptions 100.00
Water 10.00
Insurance 1954 and 1955 660.00
Janitorial Supplies 150.00
Bonus 25.00
Building and Equipment Repair 200.00
Book Shelving 200.00
Ceiling repair in DAR room 50.00
Redecorating lobby and reading room 1,000.00
Reserve for future decorating of stock room and back halls 256.63
Miscellaneous 100.00
Total $9,516.63
adjournment was at 9PM Leslie B. Merritt Secretary
City of Howell, Detroit News, Demco, Detroit Edison, G.M. Marquis Co., McClurg's, Michigan Bell, Berrien Bindery, Doubleday, Gayloard Bors, Cousins Printing, Grace Lannen, Ruth Bennett, Ina Hight, Al Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, Gilkes & Zizka, Baldwin Hardware, Northwoods Pubs, Franklin DeKleine -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 080-081
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Michigan Bell, C.N. Holkins & Son, Gilkes & Zizka, Richards Electric, Ted Shindorf, Al Shindorf, Grace Lannen, Ruth Bennett, Ina Height, City of Howell, Herrmans, Demco, Detroit Edison, Baldwin Hardware, Bouregy & Curl Inc, Berrien Bindery, Gilkes & Zizka, H.W. Wilson Co., Detroit News, Community Elevator, Beurman & Clark, Brodart, Doubleday, A.C. McClurg, Richards Electric -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 082-083
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Ruth Bennett
Howell, Michigan, November 17, 1954
A meeting of the Howell Library Board was called to order at 7:30PM by Theodore Krieger, chairman. Present also were Mrs. H. L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt, members and Mrs. Karl Hoch of the City Council, ex-officio member without vote by appointment of Mayor Young.
Ina Hight, librarian, met with the board reporting again a request for repairs to the ceiling in the DAR museum room. Comic book subscriptions she said she would let expire on a trial basis and there was no objection. The Jaycee Wives, she reported, as a public service were giving about eight hours a week to library work. The story hour they sponsor has a good attendance 64 children reporting one Saturday. Five Jaycee wives work at this. The voluntary service of Miss Bessie Crofoot were also acknowledged.
Mrs. Hight said outside building trim should be painted next spring. She asked the board consider a policy on sick leave for library personnel.
The librarian asked approval of hiring Mrs. Lannen extra hours to do card catalog work, which could not be managed in regular working time. There was no objection.
Attention of the board was directed to a memorial stone for the late Clarence Reed on the lawn beside a tree planted in his memory. This stone was not placed in accordance with instructions (see pg. 64 of preceding minutes) and the librarian was directed to call this matter to the attention of the Garden club president and request appropriate action. Motion was made by Mrs. Williams, supported by Mr. Merritt and carried.
On the matter of sick leave for library employees, the board asked Mrs. Hoch to inquire what policy the city followed on this matter for its employees and report before this group took action.
The library janitor asked that city owned equipment be made available for shredding leaves on the lawn. Mrs. Hoch was asked to inquire of the city council if a general policy could be adopted on making such equipment as mowing machines etc. more available.
Moved by Mr. Merritt and supported by Mrs. Williams that the librarian be authorized to issue a warrant to pay Joe Grostic not to exceed $940 (the amount of his bid) for redecorating the reading room. Motion carried.
Mrs. Hoch was asked to convey to the city council the request that more young maple trees be made available for planting at the library next spring, particularly along Grand Rive Ave.
Inspection was made of the ceiling in the DAR museum room with the chairman asked to invite a competent carpenter to give recommendations and cost estimates.
Chairman Krieger appointed Leslie Merritt to communicate with the newly-elected city charter commission in regard to library financing and board membership. A five-member board with staggered terms is to be recommended, anad the suggestion given that financing be from the regular city budget instead of the present one-mill tax supplemented by a three-quarter mills from the city's general fund.
Mrs. Hoch asked the reaction of the board to a suggestion a portion of the library lawn be made available for a proposed building for city recreation activities. Consensus of opinion was board members were open to a conviction of such a necessity but did not like the idea. Deeds and previous action regarding policies or buildings and grounds -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 084-085
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
should be inspected should this matter later come before the board for serious consideration. Adjournment was at 10PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary.
C.N. Holkins, Gilkes & Zizka, Detroit Edison, Michigan Bell, McClurg, James Field, Demco, Bellman Pub, Rand McNally, Detroit News, Grace Lannen, Ruth Bennett, Al Shindorf, Ted Shindorf, Ina Hight, Joe Grostic, Bouregy & Curl, Herrman's, H.W. Wilson, Bodart, Ottenheimer, Itsell's, Berrien Bindery, Gaylord Bros, Community Elevator, Hillsdale School Supply -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 060-061
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
of fire, and another exit via the furnace room. The janitor is to be instructed to see that these windows can be opened with reasonable ease.
The matter of repairs to the library roof was discussed and it was agreed such work be accomplished during the summer if finances were available. It was also recommended pointing of the outside walls and mason work be accomplished during the summer months. Redecorating of the reading room was discussed, but it was felt this should be delayed at least until after roof repairs were made and proved satisfactory.
The matter of library hours was taken under advisement but no action taken. It has been suggested extending Friday hours from 1 o'clock through 9 o'clock and keeping open the year around on the adopted schedule.
Consideration was given salaries. It was moved by Mr. Merritt that the salary of the librarian be $140 per month for the time she presently gives to this duty (about 26 hours) and that the assistant librarian be paid $1.10 aan hour (She presently works about an 18 hour week). These pay rates are to be effective with the February salaries. Motion unanimously carried.
Mrs. Hight informed the Howell library had qualified for state aid on a basis of 4 cents per capita on the 1950 census, or a sum of $174.12.
The librarian also said the Ann Arbor Civic orchestra might be secured to give a concert here for benefit of the library if she were able to secure a sponsoring Organization. The board members had no objection.
The librarian requested the board to adopt a policy on charges for the library club room. The board agreed to take the matter under consideration.
Adjournment was at 9:15PM Leslie B. Merritt, Secretary
Ruth Bennett, Theo. Shindorf, Grace Lannen, Ina Hight, Gaylord's, Gilkes & Zizka, Hillsdale School Supplies
Swann's Store, Michigan Bell, Community Elevator, Detroit Edison, Herrman's Store, Detroit News, Beurmann & Clark, Wilcox & Follette, Wagenvoord, Purdy & Woodruff, Devison Co. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 062-063
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Michigan Bell, Detroit Edison, City of Howell, Gilkes & Zizka, Grac Lannen, Ina Hight, Theo. Shindorf, Ruth Bennett, Detroit News.
Howell, Michigan April 29, 1953
A meeting of the Howell library board was called to order at 7:15PM by Theodore Krieger, chairman. Also present were board members Mrs. H.L. Williams and Leslie B. Merritt.
Chairman Krieger reported the City Council had refused to accept for the fiscal year the raises in pay voted the librarian and assistant librarian by this board at its January 28 meeting. Inasmuch as the budget for the new year is sufficient for the previously voted salary increases it was moved by Mr. Merritt and accepted that effective with May salaries, the monthly pay of the librarian be at $140.00, that of the assistant librarian be $1.10 per hour and that clerk hire be at 90 cents per hour. The salary of the janitor is to remain at $100 per month, but he may be paid extra for 'out-of-ordinary' services.
The following budget was proposed for 1953-54:
Estimated Receipts
Balance $169.62
Library Collections 200.00
City Tax - 1 Mill 4466.00
State Library Aid 300.00
3/4 Mill from General Fund 3349.50
$8485.12
Estimated Disbursments:
Librarian Salary 1680
Asst. Librarian Salary 950
Clerk Hire 350
Janitor Salary 1200
Labor-Lawn Mowing, Extras 200
Heat, Light, Power 800
Printing, Stationery, Postage 15
Library Supplies Book Repairs 75
Telephone 80
New Books 900
Subscriptions 100
Insurance 330
Janitor Supplies 50
Christmas Bonus 25
Roof repair 300, stone work 300, stoker & furnace 100, general 120 820
Contingent Reserve 910.12
$8485.12
It was agreed to as Mr. Redinger to do the needed repair work to building masonry (pointing) and curbing at an estimated expense of $300.
It was agreed to contract with Boss Roofing Co. at Ypsilanti for library roof repair at an estimated figure of from $265 to $300.
The janitor recommended a new smoke stock pipe, certain stoker and furnace repairs and the purchase of 5 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to Howell Carnegie Library Howell, Michigan Pages 064-065
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
gallons of floor sealer, which was approved.
A communication from the Livingston County Garden club requested permission to install a plaque at the tree planted last spring in memory of Clarence Reed. The board specified such plaque was to be flush to the ground and at no expense to the library.
It was agreed to follow the usual practice during July and August of closing the library Wednesday afternoon and evening and also Saturday evening.
The board approved request of the librarian to display at circulation desk a card informing library facilities may be used by persons outside the city limits at a charge of 50 cents per quarter for such service.
It was agreed to present to the city council for its information a statement of the policy on use of the library club room and to adopt same if council had no objection.
It was agreed to have the librarian inquire about a suitable electric light fixture over the outside entrane and have the same installed. As repairs are required on the twin globe lights at the entrance it was decided to take out this installation when the new outside fixture is installed.
By unanimous consent the follow was adopted:
Policy Regarding Use of Library Club Room
Any organization or group using the library club room shall vacate it not later than 15 minutes before the regular closing hour by 4:45 afternoons or 8:45 evenings.
If use of the room is desired after these hours, advance arrangements must be made with the library staff so that a responsible person can be secured to inspect the room against fire hazard or damage, turn off lights, see that windows are closed, lock doors, etc. Such notice must be given the librarian in sufficient time for her to secure an attendant who will be paid a minimum of $1.00 for such service.
A fee of $1.00 will be charged for each use of the library club room. If use of the room continues after the times specified above an additional charge of $1.00 will be made for each hour or fractional part thereof but in no case may an afternoon meeting continue later than 6 o'clock, nor an evening meeting later than 10:30. The librarian will collect any fees and is also responsible for paying the attendant. Any difference between the collected fee and the amount paid the attendant will be paid into the library fund. Paying the attendant more than the minimum fee is at the librarian's discretion. It is not intended to employ a special attendant for meetings held during regulation library hours adopted by the board.
Any group granted use of the library club room is reminded the primary purpose of this building is to serve those who want to read and such patrons are not to be unreasonably disturbed or inconvenienced.
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