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.
Mar 3 2025
Board Meeting Proceedings February 18, 2025
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.