Nottawa Township Library Board Minutes

November 24, 2025

Cara Arver called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.

 

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

 

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

 

Discussion was held on the minutes from the September  29, 2025 meeting. Carmita motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Cara. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

 

The Financial reports for September and October were given by Timi. The purchase of a new vacuum was noted. Bob motioned to accept the financial report as presented, seconded by Michelle. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

 

Old Business:

 

●     Accountant: Locey CPA, LLC has been contracted to provide financial statement services.  Several other bids were received with similar costs but with no municipal library experience.

●     Audit: The audit is complete. No major issues were found. Timi reports that it was a  good experience.

 

New Business:

 

●     Keystone Place residents:  Incidents of poor behaviors from shelter residents are on the rise. The majority of the incidents involved adult males. The Patron Behavior Guidelines were discussed. Timi will reach out to the Woodlands co-op for guidance. 

 

The September and October 2025 Director’s report was given.

Public Comment: None

The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm. Doodle Poll for quorum confirmation will be sent.

Adjourn motion by Bob, second by Cara. The meeting adjourned at 4:49pm.

Secretary: Robert L. Klar