Meeting Proceedings May 13, 2025

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:

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John LeBlanc, Board President

ATTEST:

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Dawn Hebert, Secretary