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B. Item # 0725-6: Continued Storm Debris Cleanup
• V. Rakowski stated there is continuous talks about the subject.
C. Item # 0825-4: Perimeter Gate Key Usage
• D. Weber gave a brief overview. This item is tabled until March 2026.
D. Item # 1025-1: Fire Brigade Custodial Account
Transfer Request
• V. Rakowski stated the Fire Brigade sent a letter asking for their custodial funds to be transferred to Hillman Area Firefighter Association.
Motion by C. Geralds, supported by D. Blanton to approve the donation of $ 7,420.24 from the CCR Fire Brigade Custodial Account to the Hillman Area Firefighter Association. Motion Approved 8-0 with D. Weber abstained due to being a Hillman Firefighter.
E. Item # 1025-2: 2026 Operating Fund
Assessment CPI Calculation
• V. Rakowski presented the CPI Calculation for 2026.
Motion by D. Blanton, supported by A. Lifsey to approve the CPI increase of 3.04 % for the 2026 Operating Assessment per Bylaw Article X, Section 10. Motion Approved 9 – 0.
F. New Business for Next Month
• Budget Workshops
X. Items from Members
A. Board Member R. Trim asked when the discussion of soft-sided tents will resume. This item is on the Open Issues for November 2025.
B. Member Joe Wozniak stated he was sorry the proxy did not pass and would like to donate $ 206.00 to the Resource Fund. B. Rogers will investigate the avenue to make this donation.
C. Member Doug Porritt asked questions regarding the Resource Fund and the Operating Fund. He also asked who the Executive Board consisted of and how they were voted in. R. Trim stated the Board votes on the Executive Board which consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
XI. Adjourn Board Meeting
Motion by L. Miller, supported by W. Bennett, to adjourn the open session of the October 18, 2025,
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Book Nook & News
By Rhonda Wetherington
CCR Book Club met October 14 to discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Many topics were discussed: midwifery, women’ s role in the 1700s, family relationships, and poetic justice. It was a lively book club, and members rated the book a 4.5 out of 5. The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano was selected for next month. This novel is also a historical fiction surrounding the true story of Margaret Jones, the first woman to be found guilty of witchcraft in Massachusetts. She, in fact, was a“ healer” with a child on the way. Reviews are that it is a gripping, intimate novel. Book club will meet again on Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p. m. in the boardroom. You are welcome to join us there or by Zoom!
The Library’ s new books also feature The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano. Add it to your fall reads! In addition, to get ready for winter thinking, we are adding to our Frederik Backman collection with Beartown.
A junior hockey team is competing for the national semifinals at an old rink in Beartown. The match becomes a catalyst for a violent act, though, leaving trauma and turmoil in its wake.
Get to the library and catch up on novels and history, peruse our spiritual section, or borrow a good movie for your cabin nights!
November New Member First Readings
Madison & Fred Cortez 2844 32nd St. SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 Interviewer: Dan Blanton
Lauren & Henry Werner 6369 Avenue I, LaSalle, MI 48145 Interviewer: David Smith
Donald & Kate Liniarski 7749 Puttygut Road, Casco, MI 48064 Interviewer: Ray Karbon
Jack Cetlinski 1461 Dover Hill N., Wallad Lake, MI 48390 Interviewer: Patricia Earl
Jo Irby 7540 W. 7 Mile, Detroit, MI 48221 Interviewer: Ray Karbon
Case McCarter 2009 Huron Park Way Apt 6, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Interviewer: Nick Schulz
November New Member Second Readings
Kara & Michael Polhamus, Nathan Larsen, Maurene Stock, William Pratt, Bradley & BriAnne Warfle