Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November7, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St., Abbeville, LA 70510_________________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
New Business:
- Public discussion of Proposed 2019 Budget
Adjournment
Charlotte Trosclair___________________
(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)
August 8, 2018 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 8, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library___________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _March 1, 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:
- Discuss Atriuum flooring
- Discuss building maintenance—Gene Sellers
- Discuss and approve sick leave policy
- Approve Legislative procedures
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.
(Telephone number)
August 8, 2018 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 8, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library_________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _March 1, 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:
- Discuss Atriuum flooring
- Discuss building maintenance—Gene Sellers
- Discuss and approve sick leave policy
- Approve Legislative procedures
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.
(Telephone number)
August 8, 2018 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
August 8, 2018
President, Ricky Luquette called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Abbeville Library at 5:02 PM. The following members were present: Ricky Luquette, Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Mayor Wayne Theriot, Betty Girouard, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard.
Absent was: none
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director, Amy Stelly, business manager, and Eugene Sellers, Jr.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Ricky Luquette.
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the May 9, 2018 minutes as corrected. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Leon 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.
YES: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr.seconded by Betty Girouard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s report. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Mayor Wayne Theriot and carried the board unanimously voted to take the report as presented by Mr. Sellers on the atrium floors under advisement. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and carried the board unanimously voted to authorize Mr. Sellers to prepare plans and to advertise for bid for the weatherproofing of the Abbeville Library. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the sick leave policy. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the board of control procedures. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member, Yolanda Broussard, Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business and upon motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Leon Broussard the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
______________________________
Ricky Luquette, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
Notice of Public Meeting
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: August 8, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _March 1, 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:
- Discuss Atriuum flooring
- Discuss building maintenance—Gene Sellers
- Discuss and approve sick leave policy
- Approve Legislative procedures
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.
May 9, 2018 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 9, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _March 1, 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
- Discuss flood insurance quotes
New Business:
- Adopt millage rate(s)
- Approve 2017 audit
- Discuss American Library Conference
- Discuss Wi-Fi — Sheriff’s Dept. & Police Dept.
- Discuss Delcambre AC quotes
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.
(Telephone number)
May 9, 2018 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
May 9, 2018
President, Ricky Luquette called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Ricky Luquette, Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Mayor Wayne Theriot, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard.
Absent was: Betty Girouard
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director, Amy Stelly, business manager, Matthew Margaglio with Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Company, LLC, Matte Haack with Brown & Brown Insurance, Drew David, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and Jonathan Touchet, Abbeville Police.
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Ricky Luquette.
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Melaine Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the March 1, 2018 special meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Leon 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, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard
On the motion of Leon Broussard seconded by Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the Director’s report. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wayne Theriot and Betty Girouard
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Mayor Wayne Theriot and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the flood insurance proposal rates as follows: Erath 100%, Gueydan 50%, Kaplan 75%, Maurice 50%, and Abbeville 75%. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Betty Girouard
On the motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Mayor Wayne Theriot and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the millage rate at 4.36. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Betty Girouard
On the motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot seconded by Jane Barras and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the 2017 audit. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Betty Girouard
On the motion of Jane Barras seconded by Mayor Wayne Theriot and carried the board unanimously voted to allow employees to attend the American Library Conference in New Orleans, LA. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Betty Girouard
On the motion of Jane Barras seconded by R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the lowest bid of $4500.00 from F & R Air Conditioning, Inc to replace an air conditioner at the Delcambre Library . There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette, Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Betty Girouard
A discussion was held with the local authorities concerning the Wi-Fi after hours at the library. No action was taken.
A discussion was held concerning the inter-agency agreement for the Delcambre Library. It was decided to turn all information over to legal counsel. No action was taken.
There being no further business and upon motion of R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Leon Broussard the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Ricky Luquette, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
May 9, 2018 Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 9, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _March 1, 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
- Discuss flood insurance quotes
New Business:
- Adopt millage rate(s)
- Approve 2017 audit
- Discuss American Library Conference
- Discuss Wi-Fi — Sheriff’s Dept. & Police Dept.
- Discuss Delcambre AC Quotes
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.
(Telephone number)
March 1, 2018 Special Meeting Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Special Meeting
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: March 1, 2018
TIME: __9:00AM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _February 7, 2018______.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Discuss cost of living increase for part-time employees
- Discuss Wi-Fi hours
New 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.
March 1, 2018 Special Meeting
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
Special Meeting
March 1, 2018
President, Ricky Luquette called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Ricky Luquette, Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Mayor Wayne Theriot, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Betty Girouard.
Absent were: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard.
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director and Amy Stelly, business manager
Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Mr. Ricky Luquette.
On the motion of Ms. Jane Barras seconded by Mr. R. Brady Broussard, Jr. and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the corrected February 7, 2018 regular meeting minutes to include a request made by Ms. Jane Barras on behalf of the Vermilion Library Foundation that the Vermilion Library Board of Control financially support and assist the foundation to replace the carpet in the meeting rooms. The request was denied. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette, and Betty Girouard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Yolanda Broussard.
On the motion of Ms. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Betty Girouard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve a 2% cost of living increase for part-time employees. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette and Betty Girouard
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
On the motion of Mr. R. Brady Broussard, Jr. seconded by Mayor Wayne Theriot and carried the board unanimously voted to set Wi-Fi hours for library access from 6:00AM-10:00PM seven (7) days a week. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, R. Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Wayne Theriot, Ricky Luquette and Betty Girouard.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Leon Broussard and Yolanda Broussard
There being no further business and upon motion of Mayor Wayne Theriot and seconded by R. Brady Broussard, Jr. the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Ricky Luquette, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
February 7, 2018 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 7, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_____________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Brady Broussard, Jr.
- Betty Girouard
- Ricky Luquette
- Yolanda Broussard
- Mayor Wayne Theriot
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _November 15, 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
- Approve Cost of living increase
New Business:
- Elect Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
2. Approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
3.Approve Mileage Rate (IRS)
4.Discuss Wi-Fi–Larry Campisi
5.Discuss Revenues—Gabe Marceaux
6.Discuss Budget–Matthew Margaglio
7.Discuss flood insurance quotes
8.Amend and approve meeting room policy
9.Discuss meeting room floors
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 7, 2018 Agenda
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 7, 2018
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Ricky Luquette
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _August 8, 2018______.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
New 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.