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Board of Trustees
December 1, 2025 4 pm
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Ziegler Reception Room
Trustees: S. Overbey, S. Rodgers, A. Wilbourn, B. Park, C. Davis, R. Qualls, H. Bradberry
Staff: D. Johnson, W. Fitzgibbon, T. Ball, C. Moody, S. Palmer, R. Wilburn, J. Askins, S. McClure,
D. Dennis, K. Lehman, S. Raines, N. Burgess, B. Lee, K. Tolman-Razo, J. Porras, A. Taylor
Press: S. Ryburn
Public: M. Karcis
Our mission is to strengthen our community and empower our citizens through free and public
access to knowledge.
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm.
II. Roll Call
III. Minutes- Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025: B. Park moved to approve the
minutes. R. Qualls seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed.
IV. Reports
A. Key Upcoming Events: T. Ernst's 50th anniversary book and slideshow
presentation, textile art classes from 2026's Visiting Artist A. Ray, gingerbread
house decorating and a CFI DIY smart ornament class.
B. Mission Moment: W. Fitzgibbon, Director of Library Services, discussed Memory
Kits. Exercises for memory loss include aquapaint, matching games, word
searches, match the dots, and conversation cards.
C. Library Administration
1. Management Reports
a. Performance Measures: Cardholders are down due to an iCard
calculation error. Online attendance increased, possibly due to
marketing posts. Samaritan, the volunteer database, accurately
represents the volunteers in the building.
2. Informational
a. Staff In -Service Day: Emphasis on teamwork and communication, with
teambuilding exercises and staff recognition. Breakout sessions included
conflict management, creating a civil workspace, creating empathy, FMLA
101, combating stress and burnout, and psychological safety in the
workplace.
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b. Handshake restaurant update: Will open to staff, donors and the Board
on December 4. Handshake will open to the public December 6.
c. Review of 2025 projects: Directors accomplished 95% of yearly projects.
d. Patron feedback: A highlight of recent comments staff received.
e. HR report: There are currently 111 employees. Three additions in
November: an LSG in Circulation and Youth Services, and a Community
Engagement Assistant. R. Wilburn is the Director of Communication and
the Foundation hired a Chief Development Officer, G. Leding.
D. Fayetteville Public Library Foundation monthly report: Giving Tuesday is
December 2. At the reception for author D. Eggers, the Blairs made a notable
author endowment for the library's True Lit event.
E. Friends of the Fayetteville Public Library: The premium book sale was November
29.
F. WALK-ON ITEM: Media Update. Marketing and communications from and about
the library will be highlighted in this new agenda item moving forward.
New business
A. Discussion items
1. Approve 2026 Budget: Discussion ensued regarding grant funding and a
decrease in the budgets for books & materials and Marketing. S. Overbey
stated that providing competitive pay to employees should remain a priority.
R. Qualls moved to approve the budget. A. Wilbourn seconded the motion.
ALL VOTED AYE. The motion passed.
Public Comment: None
Adjournment: A. Wilbourn moved to adjourn the meeting. S. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The meeting adjourned at 5:02 pm.
Sallie Overbey, President
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