Nottawa Township Library Board Minutes

September 29, 2025

Cara Arver called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

Michelle Brokaw, Connie Heidbrink, Ruth Rowe, Cara Arver, Timi Sloat, Carmita Hunter, and Robert (Bob) Klar were present.

Bob motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Michelle. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Discussion was held on the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. Carmia motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Cara. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

The Financial reports for June, July, and August were given by Timi. Bob motioned to accept the financial report as presented, seconded by Connie. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Old Business:

●     None

New Business:

●     Accountant:  Timi brought the board a quote for accounting services from Locey CPA, LLC.  Various accounting services were discussed. The board recommended another quote for accounting services. Cara made a resolution to approve the use of an outside accounting firm to perform Client write up/ Financial statement services up to $275.00 per month. Seconded by Michelle. A vote was held. The resolution was approved.

●     Auditor:  The new auditor will be Steve Bryer from Siefried Crandall PC.

●     Holiday closure Thanksgiving: Timi requested board approval to change the library hours on the Friday after Thanksgiving to 1pm to 5pm.  Bob made a resolution to set the library hours on the day after Thanksgiving to 1pm to 5pm. Seconded by Cara. A vote was held. The resolution was approved.

●     Summer Reading program.  Events were well attended. Kids completion rates were down from 2024 numbers while Teen and Adult rates were about the same as 2024.

●     New hires: A new cleaning person and a library aide were hired due to turnover.

●     The library was named as a beneficiary of a trust of a library patron.  Timi will research ideas as to how to allocate these funds in a way that best honors the patron and the wishes of the family.

The June, July, and August  2025 Director’s report was given.

Public Comment: None

The next meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 4:00pm. Doodle Poll for quorum confirmation will be sent.

Adjourn motion by Cara, second by Michelle. The meeting adjourned at 4:40pm.

Secretary: Robert L. Klar