November 1, 2022 Proceedings

PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

November 1, 2022

Board President, Anita Levy, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Abbeville Library at 6:03PM.  The following members were present:  Jane Barras, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, and Yolanda Broussard.

Absent:  Melanie Hensgens

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

There were no public comments on any agenda item.

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Betty Girouard the board voted to dispense with the reading of and to accept the previous meeting minutes with the approved corrections.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

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

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Betty Girouard the board approved the Director’s Report.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Paul Bourgeois the Board voted to amend the 2022 budget.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Bridget Winters the Board voted to adopt the 2023 budget.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Paul Bourgeois and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board voted to approve the 2023 board meeting schedule.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Betty Girouard the board agreed to accept the 2023 health insurance rates.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Bridget Winters the board agreed to accept the 2023 IRS mileage rates.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board approved the 2023 Holiday Schedule.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Jane Barras the board approved the updated Dress Standards for employees.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of John LeBlanc and seconded by Betty Girouard the board approved the updated the Employee Handbook.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Jane Barras the board approved the hiring of Foley and Judell, LLC bond attorneys to handle the 2024 Millage Renewal Process.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

The board discussed changes that need to be made to the Board Bylaws.  Director, Charlotte Bourg, will make the requested changes to put before the board at the next regular meeting.  At that time the board will vote to approve changes.

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Jane Barras the board approved a cost of living pay increase for the Director to go into effect on January 1, 2023.  The amount approved was 3%.

YEAS: Jane Barras, Paul Bourgeois, Betty Girouard, Anita Levy, John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters and Yolanda Broussard

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: None

ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens

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