August 27, 2019 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
August 27, 2019
President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Bridget Winters and Melanie Hensgens (arrived at 5:15PM).
Absent: Mr. Leon Broussard
Guest were: Amy Stelly, business manager and Gene Sellers, Jr.
Prayer was led by Mrs. Jane Barras
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Anita Levy
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the August 13, 2019 meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mr. Leon Broussard and Melanie Hensgens
On the motion of Mrs. Bridget Winters seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the agenda. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mr. Leon Broussard and Melanie Hensgens
On the motion of Mrs. Bridget Winters and seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to add to the agenda under old business the following item: item #2 approve bookmobile repairs. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mr. Leon Broussard and Melanie Hensgens
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve payment for the parking area. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the exterior cleaning, painting and waterproofing as substantially complete. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mr. Leon Broussard
On the motion of Mrs. Bridget Winters seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the bookmobile repairs. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mr. Leon Broussard
There being no further business and upon motion of Mrs. Anita Levy and seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Betty D. Girouard, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Amy Stelly, Treasurer
August 27, 2019 Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Special Meeting
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 27, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library______________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Betty Girouard, President
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Bridget Winters
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting, _August 13, 2019____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Discuss payment for parking area
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library _
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
(Address)
337-893-2674_______________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
August 13, 2019 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 13, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library______________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Betty Girouard, President
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. Leon Broussard
Approval of Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting, _May 1, 2019____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
1. Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
2. Approve Director’s Report
3. Review hiring committee
4. Approve meeting date change
5. Amend bylaws
6. Discuss Abbeville Parking lot
New Business:
1. Approve 4-year Auditor’s Resolution (Letters of Engagement)
A. Financial statements
B. Agreed Upon Procedures
2. Discuss re-advertising for Director’s position
3. Discuss salary for new director position
4. Set date for Director interviews
5. Discuss hiring rubric for interviews
6. Discuss salary scale for staff
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library _
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
(Address)
337-893-2674_______________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
August 13, 2019 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
August 13, 2019
President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters.
Absent: None
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director, Amy Stelly, business manager.
Prayer was led by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jason Connor.
Board President, Mrs. Betty Girouard welcomed new board member, Mrs. Bridget Winters.
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the May 1, 2019 meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the agenda. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras and seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to add to the agenda under new business the following items: item #7 discuss bookmobile repairs, item #8 discuss Trustee Training, and item #9 approve Director’s leave.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s report. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to accept Mrs. Jane Barras stepping down from the hiring committee and recommending Mrs. Betty Girouard as her replacement. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to accept Mrs. Anita Levy stepping down from the hiring committee and recommending reinstating Mrs. Jane Barras.
Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to approve changing the library board meeting dates to the first Tuesday of the month. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the bylaws. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Melanie Hensgens seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to table payment for the parking lot repairs. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to table the 4-year Auditor’s Resolution. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
On the motion of Ms. Bridget Winters seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to not re-advertise for the Director’s position at this time. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to leave the salary for the new director’s position as advertised. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to conduct interviews for the new library director’s position the week of September 9th through the 13th. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to devise a step plan for salaries for library staff. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to obtain quotes for bookmobile repairs. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mrs. Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to have the board participate in a trustee training sponsored by the State Library of Louisiana on Thursday, September 5, 2019. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the director’s leave. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business and upon motion of Mr. Leon Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Betty D. Girouard, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
May 1, 2019 Mintues
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
May 1, 2019
President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy.
Absent: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director, Amy Stelly, business manager, and Matthew Margaglio with Kolder, Slaven & Company.
Prayer was led by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jason Connor.
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the February 13, 2019 meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member
On the motion of Ms. Yolanda Broussard seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s report. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the 2019 audit report as presented by Mr. Matthew Margaglio. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mayor Wayne Theriot and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the library millage of 4.36 for 2019. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to declare the Xerox Digital Bookmark and the Peek-A-Book as scrap and to dispose of both items. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot,
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the quote from Gerami’s Flooring to replace the floor in the Abbeville atrium. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the quote from Glass Works, LLC in Kaplan, LA to replace the damaged windows at the Abbeville Library. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
On the motion of Ms. Yolanda Broussard seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve changing the operational hours of the Kaplan Library per the branch manager’s request. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to table amending the bylaws until a poll of the board can be taken. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
On the motion of Mrs. Melanie Hensgens seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to appoint the following members to a hiring committee: Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Jason Connor and Jane Barras. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy seconded by Mrs. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve July 4th, 5th and 6th as holidays for the library staff. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Mayor Wayne Theriot
There being no further business and upon motion of Mrs. Jane Barras and seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Betty D. Girouard, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
Agenda – May 1, 2019
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
- A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 1, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Board President—Ms. Betty Girouard
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting _February 13, 2019____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business
- Discuss and Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
- Discuss and Approve Director’s Report
New Business:
- Approve audit as presented by Matthew Margaglio
- Adopt the 2019 millage rate(s).
- Approve disposal of excess equipment & furniture
- Xerox Digital Bookmark
- Peek-A-Book
- Discuss Abbeville flooring
- Discuss Abbeville windows
- Discuss Kaplan operational hours
- Amend and adopt library bylaws
- Appoint hiring committee
- Approve July 4th holiday
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_____
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library______________
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510__
(Address)
337-893-2674___________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Special Meeting
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: September 5, 2019
TIME: __9:00 am ______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library______________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
New Business:
- Present Trustee Training
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library _
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
(Address)
337-893-2674_______________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
February 13, 2019 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 13, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Gueydan Library____________________________________
__704 Tenth St. Gueydan, LA 70542_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Jane Barras
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Hearing Minutes and Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting, _November 27, 2018____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
- Approve Director’s Report
New Business:
1. Elect Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
- Approve Bids for Abbeville Library
- Amend 2018 Budget
- Amend and approve Harassment policy
- Approve signees for bank account
- Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Approve qualifications for Director
- Approve bookmobile maintenance
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library _
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
(Address)
337-893-2674_______________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.
February 13, 2019 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
February 13, 2019
Secretary, Charlotte Trosclair called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Gueydan Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy.
Absent: Melanie Hensgens, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director, Amy Stelly, business manager, Angela Touchet, branch manager, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ray Barras and Gene Sellers, Jr.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Ms. Charlotte Trosclair.
Ms. Charlotte Trosclair presented R. Brady Broussard, Jr. a plaque on behalf of the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control in appreciation for his years of service.
Ms. Charlotte Trosclair opened the floor for nominations for President. Mrs. Jane Barras nominated Mrs. Betty Girouard for President. Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations, Mrs. Betty Girouard was elected President for 2019. There were no public comments
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
Ms. Charlotte Trosclair turned the meeting over to newly elected President Betty Girouard.
Mrs. Betty Girouard opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President. Mrs. Jane Barras nominated Mr. Jason Connor for Vice-President. Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations, Mr. Jason Connor was elected Vice-President for 2019. There were no public comments
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to re-elect Charlotte Trosclair as library board secretary. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to re-elect Amy Stelly as library board treasurer. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the agenda to amend the meeting schedule for 2019. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the November 27, 2018 hearing minutes and regular meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mrs. Anita Levy seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s report. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the lowest bid of $112,115.00 from Kenneth Guillot Painting, LLC to clean, paint, waterproof and also the 3 alternates for the Abbeville Library exterior. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the 2018 amended budget. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to amend and approve the library’s harassment policy as presented. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve and sign the resolution for Capital One Bank. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to approve as presented and completed the compliance questionnaire. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the qualifications for a Director’s position. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mrs. Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the bookmobile repairs up to the cost of $1500.00. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to approve for the library meetings to be held at the Abbeville Library on the first Wednesday of each quarter at 5:00 pm. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard
There being no further business and upon motion of Mrs. Anita Levy and seconded by Mr. Jason Connor the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Betty D. Girouard, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
Notice of Public Meeting
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 13, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Gueydan Library____________________________________
__704 Tenth St. Gueydan, LA 70542_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Jane Barras
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Hearing Minutes and Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting,
_November 27, 2018____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
- Approve Director’s Report
New Business:
- Elect Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
- Approve Bids for Abbeville Library
- Amend 2018 Budget
- Amend and approve Harassment policy
- Approve signees for bank account
- Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Approve qualifications for Director
- Approve bookmobile maintenance
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library _
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
(Address)
337-893-2674_______________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary
November 27, 2018 Budget Hearing
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 27, 2018
Public Hearing
President, Ricky Luquette called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control budget hearing to order on Tuesday, November 17, 2018 at the Abbeville Library at 10:01AM. The following members were present: Ricky Luquette, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and Jane Barras.
Absent was: Yolanda Broussard and Mayor Wayne Theriot.
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, library director, Amy Stelly, business manager.
There being no public comments and upon motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard the hearing was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Ricky Luquette, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
August 27, 2019 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Special Meeting
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 27, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library______________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Betty Girouard, President
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting, _August 13, 2019____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair, Library Director_
(Name and Position of Authorized Person)
Vermilion Parish Library _
(Name of Taxing District)
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
(Address)
337-893-2674_______________________________
(Telephone Number)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Trosclair at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.