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8-year-old resident gets council approval to build free book library and blessing box at village park
Summary
Ryder Reinhart, an 8-year-old South Bloomfield resident, received unanimous council permission to build a free book library and blessing box at the village park, with council asking adult supervision and coordination with staff.
Eight-year-old resident Ryder Reinhart asked the council for permission to build a free book library and a blessing box at the village park; council granted permission unanimously on Nov. 3, 2025.
Tom Ramsay moved to allow Ryder and his father to build the structures and Amber Murphy seconded the motion. The minutes record council members Ken Everts, Woody Blanton, Tom Ramsay, Lisa McDorman, Dena Cobb and Amber Murphy voting in favor. Council did not record any conditions other than the implicit expectation of adult assistance and coordination with village staff.
The minutes do not list a construction timeline, design specifications or funding source; those details will be handled by Ryder and his family in coordination with the village if needed.
