Nottawa Township Library Board Minutes

May 19, 2025 

Cara Arver called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

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

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

Michelle motioned to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, seconded by Connie. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Financial report was given by Timi. Some charges of note included a game table purchase and supply purchases for the upcoming summer reading program. Bob motioned to accept the financial report as presented, seconded by Cara. A vote was held. The motion was approved.

Old Business:

●      FDIC Bank limits: Timi discussed options with Sturgis Bank and Trust.  To move forward with a “sweep” account the current bank account needs to be under the library’s EIN (IRS employer identification number) instead of the Township’s EIN.  Timi will present options at the next board meeting.

●      Library webpage: Timi attended a webinar that presented a service to make the library webpage ADA compliant. The pricing of this service was discussed.

●      IMLS Funding/Melcat: Federal and state funding was discussed. Interlibrary loans are expected to continue while lower priority services may not be funded.

New Business:

●      Landscaping quote: Wildlife has been burrowing under the library building and a barrier is needed to prevent building damage. The mulch is also in poor condition.  Timi received a quote for the repair and will continue to negotiate.

●      Budget for repair & maintenance: Timi requested that the board approve moving $8,000 from 271-975 Building Improvement to 271-930 Repair & Maintenance. Cara made a resolution to amend the 2024-2025 budget to reflect the $8,000 funds shift. Seconded by Michelle. A voice vote was held. The resolution passed unanimously.

The March and April 2025 Director’s reports were given.

The Financial Committee report was given by Ruth. The search for a new accounting firm continues

Public Comment: None

The next meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm. Doodle Poll for quorum confirmation will be sent.

Adjourn motion by Cara, second by Bob. Meeting adjourned at 6:42pm.

Secretary: Robert L. Klar