PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control Special Meeting

September 30, 2021

Board President, Anita Levy called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM at the Abbeville Branch Library.  Present were Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, John LeBlanc, and Bridget Winters.

Absent were Yolanda Broussard and Paul Bourgeois, Ex Officio Member

Guests were Charlotte Bourg, Library Director; Dawn Hebert; and Paul Moresi, Attorney.

The Prayer was led by Bridget Winters.

The Pledge was led by John LeBlanc.

Roll was called by Charlotte Bourg.

There were no public comments on any agenda item.

Anita Levy introduced attorney, Paul Moresi, who gave background on the Delcambre Branch Agreement and introduced the terms of the new agreement.  The Board then discussed and asked questions regarding the agreement.

On the motion of John Leblanc and seconded by Betty Girouard the board unanimously accepted the terms of the new Delcambre Branch Agreement.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, and Bridget Winters

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard, Paul Bourgeois

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board adjourned the meeting.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, and Bridget Winters

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Yolanda Broussard, Paul Bourgeois

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: Thursday, September 30, 2021

TIME: 6:00 PM_

PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________

__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510___________

AGENDA:

Call to Order — Anita Levy

Prayer

Pledge

Roll Call

1. Jane Barras
2. Melanie Hensgens
3. Anita Levy
4. Betty Girouard
5. Yolanda Broussard
6. John LeBlanc
7. Bridget Winters
8. Paul Bourgeois, Jr., Police Jury ex-officio member

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

Old Business:

1. Paul Moresi will answer questions regarding the Delcambre Branch Agreement
2. Discussion of the Delcambre Branch Agreement

Adjournment

Charlotte Bourg, 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 Charlotte Bourg at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.

PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

August 3, 2021

Board President, Anita Levy, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Abbeville Library at 6:00PM.  The following members were present:  Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard.

Absent:  Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

Guests were:  Charlotte Bourg, Library Director and Amy Stelly, Business Manager

Prayer was led by Jane Barras

Pledge of Allegiance was led by John LeBlanc

There were no public comments on any agenda item.

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board voted to dispense with the reading of and to accept the May 4, 2021 regular meeting and the July 19, 2021 Special Meeting minutes.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: Bridget Winters

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Bridget Winters and carried by the board unanimously the board approved the Director’s Report.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Yolanda Broussard and carried by the board unanimously the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Jane Barras and carried by the board unanimously the board voted to approve the closing of the library for Staff Training Day on Friday, December 10, 2021.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

The Director, Charlotte Bourg, introduced several new services funded by the American Rescue Plan funds received including laptop and hotspot check out.

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Jane Barras and carried by the board unanimously the board voted to approve the Hotspot Checkout Policy.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Jane Barras and carried by the board unanimously the board voted to approve the Kindle Checkout Policy.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by John LeBlanc and carried by the board unanimously the board voted to move the Board Training scheduled for August 20, 2021 to a later date.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard

On the motion of John LeBlanc seconded by Melanie Hensgens the meeting was adjourned.

PROCEEDINGS

Special Meeting

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

July 19, 2021

Board President, Anita Levy called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Monday, July 19, 2021 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM.  The following members were present:  Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, Bridget Winters, Yolanda Broussard, and John LeBlanc.

Absent:  None

Guests were:  Charlotte Bourg, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, and Dawn Hebert, Administrative Assistant.

Prayer was led by Jane Barras

Pledge of Allegiance was led by John LeBlanc

There were no public comments on any agenda item.

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, Charlotte Bourg and Dawn Hebert presented issues at hand regarding the Vermilion Parish Library Bookmobile service.

Yeas:  Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, Bridget Winters, Yolanda Broussard, and John LeBlanc.

Nays:  None

Abstained:  None

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Betty Girouard the Board moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters.  Dawn Hebert and Amy Stelly left the room.

Yeas:  Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, Bridget Winters, Yolanda Broussard, and John LeBlanc.

Nays:  None

Abstained:  None

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Betty Girouard the Board moved back into regular session.

Yeas:  Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, Bridget Winters, Yolanda Broussard, and John LeBlanc.

Nays:  None

Abstained:  None

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by John LeBlanc the board adjourned.

Yeas:  Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, Bridget Winters, Yolanda Broussard, and John LeBlanc.

Nays:  None

Abstained:  None

PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

May 4, 2021

Anita Levy called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM.  The following members were present:  Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc.

Absent:  Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

Guests were:  Charlotte Bourg, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, Matthew Margaglio and Kristina Sage with Kolder, Slaven & Company, and Denise Ardeneaux.

Prayer was led by Jane Barras

Pledge of Allegiance was led by John LeBlanc

There were no public comments on any agenda item.

On the motion of Betty Girouard seconded by John LeBlanc and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the February 2, 2021 regular meeting and the April 5, 2021 Special Meeting minutes.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

On the motion of Jane Barras seconded by John LeBlanc and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Paul Bourgeois and carried the board unanimously approved the Director’s Report.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

Charlotte Bourg introduced the new board member John LeBlanc.  All welcomed him to the board.

On the motion of John LeBlanc seconded by Paul Bourgeois and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the library millage of 4.46 for 2021.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

On the motion of John LeBlanc seconded by Betty Girouard and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the 2020 audit report as presented by Matthew Margaglio.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

On the motion of Jane Barras seconded by Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to ratify the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

On the motion of Betty Girouard seconded by John LeBlanc and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Challenged Materials Policy.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

On the motion of Jane Barras seconded by Betty Girouard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Interlibrary Loan Policy.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Paul Bourgeois, and John LeBlanc

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

The Library Director, Charlotte Bourg, gave an update on negotiations with the Iberia Library System regarding the Delcambre Branch.  The Director will keep the board informed of the situation.

On the motion of Jane Barras seconded by John LeBlanc the meeting was adjourned.

PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control Special Meeting

April 5, 2021

The Vermilion Parish Library Board had a special meeting at 12 pm on Monday, April 5, 2021 via Zoom to discuss the Delcambre Branch Agreement.  Present were Paul Bourgeois, Jane Barras, and Anita Levy.  Guests included Charlotte Bourg, Director and Amy Stelly, Business Manager.

There were no public comments.

There was not a quorum of the board present, therefore only a discussion of the situation occurred.  The Director, Charlotte Bourg will keep members apprised of the situation.

PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

February 2, 2021

Board President Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Abbeville Library at 5:05 PM. The following members were present:  Jane Barras on phone, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Brousard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.  Absent was Jason Connor.  Amy Stelly, Charlotte Bourg, and Grant Domingue were in attendance.

Prayer was led by Bridget Winters and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Yolanda Broussard.

Amy Stelly called the roll.

Betty Girouard asked if there were any public comments on any agenda item.  There were none.

On the motion of Anita Levy and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the minutes for the last meeting and hearing on November 2, 2020 were accepted as written.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Melanie Hensgens and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board accepted the director’s report as presented by Charlotte Bourg.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

New Business

Betty Girouard opened the floor for nominations for Board President.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

Jane Barras nominated Bridget Winters for the office of president, Ms. Winters respectfully declined the nomination.  Bridget Winters nominated Anita Levy for the office of president.

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, Anita Levy was elected Board President by Acclamation.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

The meeting was then turned over to new President Anita Levy.

Anita Levy opened the floor for nominations for Board Vice President.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

Bridget Winters nominated Melanie Hensgens.

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, Melanie Hensgens was elected Vice President by acclamation.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Bridget Winters the board appointed Charlotte Bourg as Secretary.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Bridget Winters the board voted to appoint Amy Stelly as Treasurer.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Betty Girouard the board amended the 2020 budget.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Bridget Winters the board approved the new signees for the bank account as Charlotte Bourg, Jane Barras, Anita Levy, and Melanie Hensgens.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board approved the new Laptop Checkout Policy.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Paul Bourgeois, Jr. the evaluation of the director was tabled.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board asked Charlotte Bourg to update the challenged materials policy and procedures.  Charlotte Bourg will form a committee to handle challenged materials.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Betty Girouard the board decided after discussion to have Charlotte Bourg work with Iberia Parish Library to renegotiate the cooperative agreement for the Delcambre Branch Library.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Paul Bourgeois, Jr. and seconded by Betty Girouard the board tasked Charlotte Bourg with the responsibility of appearing before the Vermilion Parish Police Jury to represent the library.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Jason Connor

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Betty Girouard the meeting was adjourned.

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: February 2, 2021

TIME: __5:00PM_______

PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library_______

405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______

AGENDA:

Call to Order —Betty Girouard

Prayer

Pledge

Roll Call

1. Jane Barras
2. Melanie Hensgens
3. Anita Levy
4. Betty Girouard
5. Jason Connor
6. Yolanda Broussard
7. Bridget Winters
8. Paul Bourgeois, Jr., Police Jury ex-officio member

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

Old Business:

1. Approval of Hearing Minutes and Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting, November 4, 2020
2. Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
3. Approve Director’s Report – Charlotte Bourg

New Business:

1. Elect Officers

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

2. Amend 2020 Budget
3. Approve signees for bank account
4. Approve Laptop Checkout Policy
5. Appointment of committee to develop director evaluation tool
6. Request for reconsideration of materials
7. Discuss progress of Delcambre Co-Operative Agreement

Adjournment

Charlotte Bourg, Library Director

Vermilion Parish Library

405 East St. Victor St., Abbeville, LA 70510

337-893-8674

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Bourg at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.

In accordance with the Executive Proclamation JBE 2020-30 issued by Governor John Bel Edwards on March 16, 2020, and concurrence by the Attorney General on March 19, 2020, this notice shall serve as certification of the Vermilion Parish Library’s inability to otherwise operate in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to a lack of quorum as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Section 4 of JBE 2020-30 the Vermilion Parish Library will provide for attendance at its essential government meeting on Wednesday, November 4,  2020 via video conference in order to obtain a quorum of its members. Therefore, in accordance with JBE 2020-30, the Vermilion Parish meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM will be held via video conference and in a manner that will allow for observation and input by members of the public, as set forth in the notice posted on Friday, October 30, 2020. All other Open Meetings Law requirements have been met.

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Charlotte Bourg

Director, Vermilion Parish Library