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

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

April 9, 2025

Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno. Absent were: Melanie Hensgens. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Interim Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager/Human Resources, Paul Moresi, Attorney and Penny Meaux.  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.

Board President, John Leblanc gave a brief description of his background for the president’s message.

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Bridget Winters, the board voted to accept the Library Director’s resignation effective April 3, 2025. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Shane Meaux, the board approved to appoint Dawn Hebert as Interim Director and Secretary for the Library Board of Control. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by JB Moreno, the board approved to appoint Amy Stelly as Business Manager/Human Resources. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by JB Moreno, the board voted to amend the agenda to approve salary increases for Dawn Hebert and Amy Stelly for the increased job duties. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Meg Hebert, the board voted to approve the salary increase for Dawn Hebert. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Shane Meaux, the board voted to approve the salary increase for Amy Stelly. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the board voted to amend the agenda for the motion to read: allow board members, interim library director and business manager/human resources to submit suggestions for the library director’s responsibilities to be included in the employee handbook to improve the operation of the library. After the completion of the suggestions, it will be submitted to a Human Resources professional for approval.  A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

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

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

March 18, 2025

Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM.  The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno.  Also present were Charlotte Bourg, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, Dawn Hebert, Administrative Manager, and Paul Moresi, Attorney.  The prayer was led by Meg Hebert.  The pledge was led by John LeBlanc.  Amy Stelly called the roll.

On the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Shane Meaux, the board amended the agenda to discuss the closure of the Abbeville Library Branch on March 29, 2025, because it is now being used as a voting precinct. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard and JB Moreno.

On the motion of Meg Hebert seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the board voted to close the Abbeville Library Branch for all future elections now that it will be a voting precinct. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard and JB Moreno.

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board went into executive session to discuss the character and professional competence of Charlotte Bourg, Library Director including a review of the board of control evaluations.

YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: None

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board came out of executive session.

YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: None

On the motion of X seconded by X the board went into executive session to discuss allegations of misconduct involving allegations of violation of the Louisiana Code of Ethics.

YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: None

On the motion of X seconded by X the board came out of executive session.

YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: None

On the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board voted to table any disciplinary action against Charlotte Bourg after an investigation into ethics violations.

YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: None

On the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board adjourned.

APPROVED:

_________________________________

John LeBlanc, Board President

ATTEST:

__________________________

Charlotte Bourg, Secretary

Notice Posted: ____________   _________      _________

                         (Date)                 (Time)             (Staff initials)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: May 13, 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.

1. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
2. Approve the millage rates
3. Approve the Audit Presentation by Kristina Sage with Kolder, Slaven & Company
4. Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
5. Approve the Interim Director’s Report
6. Discuss the Maurice Branch Repairs
7. Discuss the Library Director’s Position

Adjournment

Dawn Hebert, Interim 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.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

A special public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: April 9, 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
a. Anita Levy
b. Bridget Winters
c. JB Moreno
d. John LeBlanc
e. Meg Hebert
f. Melanie Hensgens
g. Shane Meaux
h. Yolanda Broussard

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

President’s Message

1. Accept the Library Director’s Resignation effective April 3, 2025
2. Appoint Dawn Hebert as Interim Library Director and Secretary for the Library Board of Control
3. Appoint Amy Stelly as Business Manager/Human Resources
4. Consider hiring an attorney to create a Library Director Handbook

Adjournment

Dawn Hebert, Interim 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.

A public meeting of the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
TIME: 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Abbeville Library, 405 East Saint Victor Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
• Yolanda Broussard
• Meg Hebert
• Melanie Hensgens
• John Leblanc
• Anita Levy
• Shane Meaux
• JB Moreno
• Bridget Winters
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered by the audience at this time.
1. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss the character and professional competence of Charlotte Bourg, Library Director including a review of the board of control evaluations.
2. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss allegations of misconduct involving allegations of violation of the Louisiana Code of Ethics.
3. Consideration of action regarding the continued employment of Charlotte Bourg as Library Director, which may include disciplinary action or termination of her employment as Library Director.
Adjournment

PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
February 18, 2025
Board President, Anita Levy, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno. Also present were Charlotte Bourg, Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, Dawn Hebert, Administrative Manager, and Paul Moresi, Attorney. The prayer was led by Meg Hebert. The pledge was led by John LeBlanc. Amy Stelly called the roll.

During the public comments call John LeBlanc commented that items 8, 9, and 10 should not be on the agenda. Cost of living increases would not be revisited until after the director’s evaluation and since that would not be at this meeting those items should not be addressed. On the recommendation of Paul Moresi, the board decided to wait until those items were brought up in the meeting.

Board President, Anita Levy opened the floor to nominations for board president. Bridget Winters nominated John LeBlanc for President. Shane Meaux nominated Anita Levy for President. On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Bridget Winters the nominations were closed. A roll call vote was called on the two nominations.

Votes for Anita Levy Votes for John LeBlanc
Anita Levy Bridget Winters
Meg Hebert John LeBlanc
Shane Meaux Melanie Hensgens
Yolanda Broussard

JB Moreno Abstained
John LeBlanc was named Board President.

John LeBlanc called for nominations for Vice President. Yolanda Broussard nominated Bridget Winters. Shane Meaux nominated Anita Levy, who declined the nomination. On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Meg Hebert the nominations were closed.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

Bridget Winters was named Vice President.

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Anita Levy the board voted to dispense with the reading of the past meeting minutes and to accept the previous meeting minutes as written.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Meg Hebert and seconded by Melanie Hensgens in accordance with the board bylaws the board voted to appoint Charlotte Bourg Secretary and Amy Stelly Treasurer of the Board.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Shane Meaux the board approved the change in signees for the bank account. Anita Levy will be removed, and Bridget Winters will be added. John LeBlanc is already a signer.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board voted to approve the amending of the 2024 budget.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

Bridget Winters asked Charlotte Bourg not to include the minutes traveled to and from branches in her report. Only the actual time spent at the locations should be included. On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Anita Levy the board approved the Director’s Report.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board agreed after discussion to give the staff a 3% cost of living increase.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

Charlotte Bourg asked for an additional 3% increase for three employees who received Outstandings on their evaluations. After discussion on the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Anita Levy the board agreed to the addition 3%.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

The board tabled the 3% cost of living increase for the Director until after the Director’s evaluation on the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Shane Meaux.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

Meg Hebert discussed Vermilion Library Foundation membership with the board. She encouraged them to join and participate if they are able.

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board ratified the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire given by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor with stated edits.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board approved the resolution for the disposition of surplus electronic property.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

On the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Shane Meaux the board approved the resolution for the disposition of surplus office equipment.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, JB Moreno, Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None

John LeBlanc scheduled a special meeting for the Director’s evaluation for March 18th at 5pm at the Abbeville location. Bridget Winters handed out packets to board members for the director’s evaluation with instructions not to discuss or distribute as it was a personnel matter. Charlotte Bourg, Director, will be given notice 24 hours in advance of the meeting and given the choice of having the evaluation done in an open meeting or executive session.

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board adjourned.

PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Strategic Planning Committee
February 17, 2025
Public Meeting

Library Director, Charlotte Bourg called the meeting to order at 5:02pm. In attendance were Kirk Wesson and Claire Schexnayder.

The prayer was led by Kirk Wesson
The pledge was led by Claire Schexnayder
Charlotte Bourg called the roll from the sign in sheets.

There were no comments from the public on any agenda item.

Charlotte Bourg welcomed the attendees and discussed the reasons for starting this work. The other attendees introduced themselves and why they were participating in the planning process. A plan was developed to collect not only demographic data but also anecdotal data from citizens in Vermilion Parish. At the next meeting Charlotte Bourg will have demographic data and information on population trends in the parish. Some of the ideas for collecting anecdotal data include electronic and paper surveys, idea boards for suggestions, and focus groups to be held at all the library buildings. Claire and Kirk will invite others to participate in this process.

The next meeting will be in Abbeville at 5pm on March 31, 2025.
The meeting was then adjourned.

Attested and Approved:

__________________________
Charlotte Bourg, Library Director