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

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 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

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens
7. Shane Meaux
8. Yolanda Broussard

President’s Message

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this

time.

1. Approval of meeting minutes from previous meetings
2. Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
3. Amend the 2025 Budget
4. Adopt the 2026 Budget
5. Approve the Director’s Report
6. Approve the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
7. Approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule
8. Approve the Employee Handbook updates
9. Approve the Federal Mileage Rates as set
10. Approve the Health Insurance Rates
11. 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 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

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens
7. Shane Meaux
8. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on the Proposed 2026 Budget will be considered at this time.

1. 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

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.

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 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

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens

1. 1. Shane Meaux

1. Yolanda Broussard

President’s Message

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this

time.

1. Approval of meeting minutes from previous meetings
2. Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
3. Amend the 2025 Budget
4. Adopt the 2026 Budget
5. Approve the Director’s Report
6. Approve the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule
7. Approve the 2026 Holiday Schedule
8. Approve the Employee Handbook updates
9. Approve the Federal Mileage Rates as set
10. Approve the Health Insurance Rates
11. 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 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

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens
7. Shane Meaux
8. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on the Proposed 2026 Budget will be considered at this time.

1. 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

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.

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.

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

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

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens

1. 1. Shane Meaux

1. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

President’s Message

1. Approval of the employees updated job descriptions
2. 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.

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

Notice Posted: ____________   _________      _________

                         (Date)                 (Time)             (Staff initials)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: August 5, 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

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens
7. Shane Meaux
8. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

President’s Message

1. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings

2. Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly

1. Approve the Library Director’s Report
2. Approve Library Director Job Description
3. Approve the Meeting Room Policy Changes including the Application Form
4. Approve 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.

PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

May 13, 2025

Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno. Absent were: Anita Levy, Melanie Hensgens, Margaret Hebert. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Interim Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager/Human Resources, Grant Domingue, IT Systems Administrator, Kristina Sage with Kolder, Slaven & Company, and Denise Ardeneaux.  The prayer was led by Bridget Winters.  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 Yolanda Broussard, seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the February 18, 2025, March 18, 2025, and April 9, 2025, meeting minutes.

YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Anita Levy, Margaret Hebert, Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the 4.46 millage rate for 2026.

YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Anita Levy, Margaret Hebert, Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the 2024 audit report as presented by Ms. Kristina Sage. YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Anita Levy, Margaret Hebert, Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Bridget Winters seconded by Yolanda Broussard 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, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Anita Levy, Margaret Hebert, Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Interim Director’s report.

YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Anita Levy, Margaret Hebert, Melanie Hensgens

After discussion about the Library Director’s Position, on the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the agenda to appoint a Library Director and to adjust the salaries for the employees that have taken on extra duties.

YEAS: Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Anita Levy, Margaret Hebert, Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of JB Moreno seconded by Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to appoint Dawn Hebert as the Library Director and to adjust the salary accordingly for her new position.

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to adjust Amy Stelly’s salary accordingly for her new position.

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by JB Moreno and carried the board unanimously voted to adjust Grant Domingue’s salary accordingly for his assigned extra duties.

A discussion was held about the building maintenance for the Maurice Library. The boards suggested getting quotes for the maintenance. No action was taken.

There being no further business and upon motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Shane Meaux the meeting was adjourned.

APPROVED:

_________________________________

John LeBlanc, Board President

ATTEST:

__________________________

Dawn Hebert, Secretary