NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library________________________________
405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510__________
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
-
- Anita Levy
- Bridget Winters
- JB Moreno
- John LeBlanc
- Meg Hebert
- Melanie Hensgens
- Shane Meaux
- Yolanda Broussard
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approval of meeting minutes from last meetings
- Approve Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
- Approve Director’s Report as presented by Dawn Hebert
New Business:
- Election of Officers
President
Vice President
- Approval of Dawn Hebert as Secretary and Amy Stelly as Treasurer
- Approve signees for bank account if needed
- Amend the 2025 Budget
- Ratify the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
Adjournment
Dawn Hebert, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-8674
dhebert@vermilion.lib.la.us
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PROCEEDINGS FOR PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2025
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 20, 2025
Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Library Director and Amy Stelly, Human Resources Manager. The prayer was led by Melanie Hensgens. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by Margaret Hebert, and carried the board unanimously voted to move to the Public Meeting.
On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by Margaret Hebert, and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the meeting minutes.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens seconded by Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the 2025 Amended Budget.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the 2026 Budget.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens seconded by Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s Report.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens seconded by Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Employee Handbook Updates.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by Margaret Hebert and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Federal Mileage Rates as set.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Health Insurance Rates.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Amended Board By-Laws.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business and upon motion of Anita Levy and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
John LeBlanc, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dawn Hebert, Secretary
PROCEEDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOVEMBER 20, 2025
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 20, 2025
Public Hearing
Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control public hearing to order on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Library Director and Amy Stelly, Human Resources Manager.
Absent was: None.
There being no public comments and upon motion of Margaret Hebert and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the hearing was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dawn Hebert, Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Notice Posted: ____________________________________________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025
TIME: 5:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library, 405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Anita Levy
- Bridget Winters
- JB Moreno
- John LeBlanc
- Meg Hebert
- Melanie Hensgens
- Shane Meaux
- Yolanda Broussard
President’s Message
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this
time.
- Approval of meeting minutes from previous meetings
- Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
- Amend the 2025 Budget
- Adopt the 2026 Budget
- Approve the Director’s Report
- Approve the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
- Approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule
- Approve the Employee Handbook updates
- Approve the Federal Mileage Rates as set
- Approve the Health Insurance Rates
- Approval of the Amended Board By-Laws
Adjournment
Dawn Hebert, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674
dhebert@vermilion.lib.la.us
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held as follows:
DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025
TIME: 5:00PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Branch Library, 405 E. St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Anita Levy
- Bridget Winters
- JB Moreno
- John LeBlanc
- Meg Hebert
- Melanie Hensgens
- Shane Meaux
- Yolanda Broussard
Public comments on the Proposed 2026 Budget will be considered at this time.
- Public discussion of Proposed 2026 Budget
Adjournment
Dawn Hebert, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Dawn Hebert at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
MEETING PROCEEDINGS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 4, 2025
The Vermilion Parish Library Board had a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The meeting had to be rescheduled due to no quorum of board members able to attend. The meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
John LeBlanc, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dawn Hebert, Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Notice Posted: ____________________________________________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
TIME: 5:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library, 405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Anita Levy
- Bridget Winters
- JB Moreno
- John LeBlanc
- Meg Hebert
- Melanie Hensgens
-
- Shane Meaux
- Yolanda Broussard
President’s Message
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this
time.
- Approval of meeting minutes from previous meetings
- Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
- Amend the 2025 Budget
- Adopt the 2026 Budget
- Approve the Director’s Report
- Approve the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
- Approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule
- Approve the Employee Handbook updates
- Approve the Federal Mileage Rates as set
- Approve the Health Insurance Rates
- Approval of the Amended Board By-Laws
Adjournment
Dawn Hebert, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674
dhebert@vermilion.lib.la.us
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Dawn Hebert at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
TIME: 5:00PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Branch Library, 405 E. St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Anita Levy
- Bridget Winters
- JB Moreno
- John LeBlanc
- Meg Hebert
- Melanie Hensgens
- Shane Meaux
- Yolanda Broussard
Public comments on the Proposed 2026 Budget will be considered at this time.
- Public discussion of Proposed 2026 Budget
Adjournment
Dawn Hebert, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Dawn Hebert at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 27, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
August 27, 2025
Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:08PM. The following members were present: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard. Absent were: Anita Levy, Melanie Hensgens and JB Moreno. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Human Resources Manager, Grant Domingue, Genie Bertrand and Sara Bailey-McDaniel. The prayer was led by Meg Hebert. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
Meg Hebert moved that the board add 2 years’ experience in accounting and additional educational training for the Human Resources Manager’s job description. Motion failed after a lack of a second.
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Bridget Winters, the board voted to approve the employees updated job descriptions.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: Meg Hebert
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Melanie Hensgens, JB Moreno
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the board approved salary increases as presented by Dawn Hebert.
| Board Members | Yeas | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Anita Levy | X | |||
| Yolanda Broussard | X | |||
| Bridget Winters | X | |||
| JB Moreno | X | |||
| Shane Meaux | X | |||
| Meg Hebert | X | |||
| Melanie Hensgens | X | |||
| John LeBlanc | X |
There being no further business and upon motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
John LeBlanc, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dawn Hebert, Secretary
Special Public Meeting, Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING
A special public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 27, 2025
TIME: 5:00PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library, 405 East Saint Victor St., Abbeville, LA, 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Anita Levy
- Bridget Winters
- JB Moreno
- John LeBlanc
- Meg Hebert
- Melanie Hensgens
-
- Shane Meaux
- Yolanda Broussard
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
President’s Message
- Approval of the employees updated job descriptions
- Approval of the salary increases
Adjournment
Dawn Hebert, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Dawn Hebert at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
MEETING PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 5, 2025
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
August 5, 2025
Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:21PM. The following members were present: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, and JB Moreno. Absent were: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard. Also present were Dawn Hebert and Amy Stelly, Business Manager/Human Resources Manager. The prayer was led by Margaret Hebert. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
On the motion of JB Moreno, seconded by Bridget Winter and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the May 13, 2025, meeting minutes.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Margaret Hebert seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens seconded by Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s report.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Library Director’s job description with recommended changes.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Meeting Room Policy and application form.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to table the salary increases.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard
There being no further business and upon motion of JB Moreno and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
John LeBlanc, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dawn Hebert, Secretary










PROCEEDINGS FOR PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
February 3, 2026
Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Shane Meaux, and JB Moreno. Absent was board member Yolanda Broussard. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Human Resources Manager, and Grant Domingue. The prayer was led by Melanie Hensgens. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
On the motion of Anita Levy, seconded by Margaret Hebert, and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the meeting minutes.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens seconded by Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s Report.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by Shane Meaux and carried the board unanimously voted to re-elect John LeBlanc as Library Board President.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to re-elect Bridget Winters as Library Board Vice President.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Margaret Hebert seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to re-elect Dawn Hebert as Secretary and Amy Stelly as Treasurer.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Amended 2025 Budget.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to ratify the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, JB Moreno, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert, Anita Levy, Shane Meaux
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard
There being no further business and upon motion of Anita Levy and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
John LeBlanc, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Dawn Hebert, Secretary