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07-14-2025 Meeting Minutes LABPerson County Public Library Library Advisory Board Unofficial Meeting Minutes Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Person County Public Library, 319 S. Main St., Roxboro, NC 27573 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Charles Harvey, Chair. a. Roll Call Board Members Present: Charles Harvey, Kyle Puryear, Kathryn Greenwold, Rev. Elizabeth McCoy Staff Present: Von Yeager, Nikki Scoville, Brian Hart Board Members Absent: Jonathan Bradsher, Susan Powell Quorum Certification: Quorum was established. b. Welcome & Introductions The Chair welcomed all attendees and introduced Kathryn Greenwold as the newly appointed board member. 2. Approval of Agenda and Minutes a. Approval of Agenda for July 14, 2025 Motion: Mr. Puryear moved to approve the agenda. Second: Rev. McCoy Motion carried. b. Approval of Minutes from May 1, 2025 – Special Meeting Motion: Mr. Puryear moved to approve the minutes. Second: Rev. McCoy Motion carried. c. Approval of Minutes from April 14, 2025 – Advisory Board Meeting Motion: Mr. Puryear moved to approve the minutes. Second: Rev. McCoy Motion carried. 3. Old Business a. Maude Williams Dedication/Commemoration Update Mr. Yeager reported that Maude Williams’ relative did not have a photograph. He recommended installing a plaque in the NC History Room to recognize her contribution. Rev. McCoy recommended a more significant tribute and proposed naming the room in her honor. Board members Harvey, Puryear, and Greenwold agreed. Motion: Ms. Greenwold moved to submit a request to the Person County Board of Commissioners to name the NC History Room in honor of Maude Williams. Second: Mr. Harvey Motion carried. 4. New Business a. ACTION ITEM – Approval of Library Advisory Board Meeting Schedule (2025–2026) Motion: Mr. Puryear moved to approve the meeting schedule. Second: Rev. McCoy Motion carried. Mr. Harvey noted that the October meeting may fall on Columbus Day. Mr. Yeager and Mr. Hart confirmed the library will be open. b. ACTION ITEM – Election of Chair and Vice Chair Chair Nomination: Mr. Puryear nominated Mr. Harvey to continue as Chair. Mr. Harvey accepted. Second: Rev. McCoy Motion carried. Vice Chair Nomination: Mr. Puryear suggested tabling the nomination due to Mr. Bradsher’s absence and stated his board seat may be considered vacant after three consecutive absences, pending further discussion. Rev. McCoy stated that the vote should proceed, as the election was on the agenda and Mr. Bradsher chose not to attend. Mr. Harvey and Ms. Greenwold agreed. Rev. McCoy nominated herself for Vice Chair. Mr. Harvey confirmed self-nomination is allowed. Ms. Greenwold declined the role. Second: Ms. Greenwold Motion carried. 5. Director’s Report Mr. Yeager presented a slideshow and shared updates: i. FY25 Review & FY26 Budget • IMLS defunding noted; no update expected until federal funds end in September. • NC Cardinal subscription (~$20,000 per library) covered by federal/state funds. ii. Branch Statistics FY25 • Usage and engagement statistics presented. iii. Library Logo Update • New logo design proposed. • Discussion of merchandise sales at front desk. iv. Digital Navigator Update • Grant not renewed. Library to absorb responsibilities. • Three staff members to receive training via Senior Planet. v. Kerr-Tar Grant Update • Grant will support additional public technology and programming tools. 6. Branch Highlights a. Summer Reading 2025 • Successful kickoff event. • FOL funded Donut NV food truck, provided free lemonade and donuts to attendees of event. b. Friends of the Library (FOL) Book Sale • Profits reported. • Leftover items donated to Habitat for Humanity. • Donation acceptance resumed July 1. c. Patio Update • New plants added. Funded by FOL. • Master gardeners have resumed caring for raised beds. Images of current gardens shared. d. Comicon 2025 • 129 attendees. Event featured in The Courier Times on the front page. e. Website Update • New user-friendly layout with icons presented. 7. Open Floor Puryear and Harvey reminded the Board that according to bylaws, three consecutive unexcused absences result in forfeiture of a board seat. The Board meets only four times per year. 8. Adjournment Motion: Mr. Puryear moved to adjourn the meeting. Second: Ms. Greenwold Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 PM.