SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

April 9, 2025

Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Abbeville Library at 5:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard, and JB Moreno. Absent were: Melanie Hensgens. Also present were Dawn Hebert, Interim Library Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager/Human Resources, Paul Moresi, Attorney and Penny Meaux.  The prayer was led by Meg Hebert.  The pledge was led by John LeBlanc.  Amy Stelly called the roll.

There were no public comments on any agenda item.

Board President, John Leblanc gave a brief description of his background for the president’s message.

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Bridget Winters, the board voted to accept the Library Director’s resignation effective April 3, 2025. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Shane Meaux, the board approved to appoint Dawn Hebert as Interim Director and Secretary for the Library Board of Control. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by JB Moreno, the board approved to appoint Amy Stelly as Business Manager/Human Resources. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by JB Moreno, the board voted to amend the agenda to approve salary increases for Dawn Hebert and Amy Stelly for the increased job duties. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Meg Hebert, the board voted to approve the salary increase for Dawn Hebert. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Shane Meaux, the board voted to approve the salary increase for Amy Stelly. A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the board voted to amend the agenda for the motion to read: allow board members, interim library director and business manager/human resources to submit suggestions for the library director’s responsibilities to be included in the employee handbook to improve the operation of the library. After the completion of the suggestions, it will be submitted to a Human Resources professional for approval.  A roll call vote was submitted as follows:

There being no further business and upon motion of Anita Levy and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the meeting was adjourned.

APPROVED:

_________________________________

John LeBlanc, Board President

ATTEST:

__________________________

Dawn Hebert, Secretary

SPECIAL MEETING PROCEEDINGS

Vermilion Parish Library

Board of Control

March 18, 2025

Board President, John LeBlanc, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control special meeting to order on Tuesday, March 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.

On the motion of Anita Levy seconded by Shane Meaux, the board amended the agenda to discuss the closure of the Abbeville Library Branch on March 29, 2025, because it is now being used as a voting precinct. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard and JB Moreno.

On the motion of Meg Hebert seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the board voted to close the Abbeville Library Branch for all future elections now that it will be a voting precinct. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Bridget Winters, John LeBlanc, Meg Hebert, Melanie Hensgens, Shane Meaux, Yolanda Broussard and JB Moreno.

On the motion of Shane Meaux seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board went into executive session to discuss the character and professional competence of Charlotte Bourg, Library Director including a review of the board of control evaluations.

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 came out of executive session.

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 X seconded by X the board went into executive session to discuss allegations of misconduct involving allegations of violation of the Louisiana Code of Ethics.

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 X seconded by X the board came out of executive session.

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 Melanie Hensgens the board voted to table any disciplinary action against Charlotte Bourg after an investigation into ethics violations.

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 Melanie Hensgens the board adjourned.

APPROVED:

_________________________________

John LeBlanc, Board President

ATTEST:

__________________________

Charlotte Bourg, Secretary

Notice Posted: ____________   _________      _________

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: May 13, 2025

TIME: 5:00PM

PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library,405 East Saint Victor St., Abbeville, LA, 70510

AGENDA:

Call to Order

Prayer

Pledge

Roll Call

1. Anita Levy
2. Bridget Winters
3. JB Moreno
4. John LeBlanc
5. Meg Hebert
6. Melanie Hensgens
7. Shane Meaux
8. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

1. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
2. Approve the millage rates
3. Approve the Audit Presentation by Kristina Sage with Kolder, Slaven & Company
4. Approve the Financial Report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly
5. Approve the Interim Director’s Report
6. Discuss the Maurice Branch Repairs
7. Discuss the Library Director’s Position

Adjournment

Dawn Hebert, Interim Library Director

Vermilion Parish Library

405 East St. Victor St.

Abbeville, LA 70510

337-893-2674

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Dawn Hebert at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

A special public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: April 9, 2025

TIME: 5:00PM

PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library,405 East Saint Victor St., Abbeville, LA, 70510

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
a. Anita Levy
b. Bridget Winters
c. JB Moreno
d. John LeBlanc
e. Meg Hebert
f. Melanie Hensgens
g. Shane Meaux
h. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

President’s Message

1. Accept the Library Director’s Resignation effective April 3, 2025
2. Appoint Dawn Hebert as Interim Library Director and Secretary for the Library Board of Control
3. Appoint Amy Stelly as Business Manager/Human Resources
4. Consider hiring an attorney to create a Library Director Handbook

Adjournment

Dawn Hebert, Interim Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Dawn Hebert at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.

A public meeting of the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
TIME: 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Abbeville Library, 405 East Saint Victor Street, Abbeville, LA 70510

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
• Yolanda Broussard
• Meg Hebert
• Melanie Hensgens
• John Leblanc
• Anita Levy
• Shane Meaux
• JB Moreno
• Bridget Winters
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered by the audience at this time.
1. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss the character and professional competence of Charlotte Bourg, Library Director including a review of the board of control evaluations.
2. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss allegations of misconduct involving allegations of violation of the Louisiana Code of Ethics.
3. Consideration of action regarding the continued employment of Charlotte Bourg as Library Director, which may include disciplinary action or termination of her employment as Library Director.
Adjournment

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.

PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Strategic Planning Committee
February 17, 2025
Public Meeting

Library Director, Charlotte Bourg called the meeting to order at 5:02pm. In attendance were Kirk Wesson and Claire Schexnayder.

The prayer was led by Kirk Wesson
The pledge was led by Claire Schexnayder
Charlotte Bourg called the roll from the sign in sheets.

There were no comments from the public on any agenda item.

Charlotte Bourg welcomed the attendees and discussed the reasons for starting this work. The other attendees introduced themselves and why they were participating in the planning process. A plan was developed to collect not only demographic data but also anecdotal data from citizens in Vermilion Parish. At the next meeting Charlotte Bourg will have demographic data and information on population trends in the parish. Some of the ideas for collecting anecdotal data include electronic and paper surveys, idea boards for suggestions, and focus groups to be held at all the library buildings. Claire and Kirk will invite others to participate in this process.

The next meeting will be in Abbeville at 5pm on March 31, 2025.
The meeting was then adjourned.

Attested and Approved:

__________________________
Charlotte Bourg, Library Director

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 18, 2025
TIME: 5:00PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library,405 East Saint Victor St., Abbeville, LA, 70510

AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
a. Anita Levy
b. Bridget Winters
c. JB Moreno
d. John LeBlanc
e. Meg Hebert
f. Melanie Hensgens
g. Shane Meaux
h. Yolanda Broussard

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

1. Election of Officers
i. President
ii. Vice President
Elected Board President continues with the meeting.

2. Approval of meeting minutes from last meetings
3. Approval of Charlotte Bourg as Secretary and Amy Stelly as Treasurer
4. Approve change in signees for bank account if necessary
5. Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
6. Amend 2024 Budget
7. Approve Director’s Report – Charlotte Bourg
8. Approve cost of living increase for employees at 3%
9. Approve merit pay increase of additional 3% for eligible employees
10. Approve cost of living increase for director at 3%
11. Discussion of Vermilion Library Foundation membership by Meg Hebert
12. Ratify the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
13. Approve resolution for the disposition of surplus electronic property
14. Approve resolution for the disposition of surplus office equipment

Adjournment
Charlotte Bourg, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St., Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-8674

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Bourg at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: February 17, 2025
TIME: 5:00PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Abbeville Library,405 East Saint Victor St., Abbeville, LA, 70510
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Take attendance on those present on a sign-up sheet.

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

1. Opening remarks on why the library is doing this work
2. Those present will do introductions
3. Discussion of why we are forming this committee
4. Discussion of demographics in Vermilion Parish
5. Discussion on methods of data collection
6. Decision on next meeting date, location, and next steps

Adjournment

Charlotte Bourg, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St., Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-8674

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Bourg at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.

PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
December 17, 2024
Director Evaluation Committee Meeting

Library Board Members called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control Director’s Evaluation Committee meeting to order on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Abbeville Library at 9:30AM. The following members were present: John LeBlanc, Bridget Winters, Melanie Hensgens. Amy Stelly, Business Manager, was present to audio record and take minutes. Also present were JB Moreno, Dawn Hebert, and Charlotte Bourg.

Bridget Winters said the prayer, JB Moreno led the pledge.

Amy Stelly called the roll.
There were no public comments on any agenda item.
Bridget Winters opened the evaluations sent in by Library Board of Control members first, in alphabetical order. Shane Meaux did not submit an evaluation form. Ms. Bridget Winters called out the scores and read comments out loud. Ms. Melanie Hensgens, Mr. John LeBlanc, and Amy Stelly keep notes and tallies. Charlotte Bourg left the meeting after the board evaluations were processed. Ms. Bridget Winters went through the same process with the employee forms.

After the evaluations scores were tallied, on the motion of Mr. John LeBlanc and seconded by Ms. Melanie Hensgens the meeting was adjourned.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Library Board of Control
Director Evaluation Committee

A public meeting will be held as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
TIME: 9:00AM
PLACE OF MEETING: 405 E. St. Victor St., Abbeville, LA 70510

AGENDA:
Roll Call
1. Bridget Winters
2. John LeBlanc
3. Melanie Hensgens

Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.

1. Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting.
2. Opening of evaluation surveys and tallying of results to be presented to entire board.

Adjournment

Charlotte Bourg, Library Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East St. Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510
337-893-2674

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Charlotte Bourg at 337-893-2674 describing the assistance that is necessary.

PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 12, 2024
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

Library Board President, Anita Levy, called the Vermilion Parish Library Board of Control budget hearing to order on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Abbeville Library at 6:00PM. The following members were present: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters. Melanie Hensgens was 4 minutes late. Absent was JB Moreno. Guests 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.

John LeBlanc commented the millage had been rolled forward to 4.46 mils. There being no other public comments on the budget, the board moved to the public meeting.

Board President Anita Levy called the regular meeting to order at 6:03PM.

Anita Levy called for public comments on any agenda items, there were no comments offered.

On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by John LeBlanc, the board voted unanimously to amend the agenda to include a discussion of the director’s evaluation process and schedule.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Shane Meaux and seconded by John LeBlanc the board voted to dispense with the reading of and to accept the previous meeting minutes.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

The board decided not to move to executive session under the advice of Paul Moresi. On the motion of Meg Hebert, seconded by John LeBlanc, the board voted to send a letter to former employee Daphne Hardy. The discussion of any personnel issues was tabled until the February regular board meeting.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

Paul Moresi gave an overview of open meeting laws to the board. He asked Charlotte Bourg, Director, to send the information packets to the board after the meeting.

On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by Meg Hebert, the board accepted the Director’s Report as presented.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of John LeBlanc, seconded by Shane Meaux, the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by John LeBlanc, the Board voted to amend the 2024 budget.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by Meg Hebert, the board approved the 2025 budget.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by John LeBlanc, the board conducted a roll call vote to table the discussion of cost of a 3% living pay increase for the staff and the director until after the director’s evaluation.
Meg Hebert YEA
Melanie Hensgens YEA
Shane Meaux YEA
Bridget Winters YEA
John LeBlanc YEA
Anita Levy YEA
Yolanda Broussard YEA
JB Moreno ABSENT
There was no dissention among the board.

On the motion of John LeBlanc, seconded by Shane Meaux, the board voted to accept the janitorial services quote from Hebert’s Carpet & Upholstery Care as it was the lowest quote.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by Bridget Winters, the board voted to accept the quote for replacement of the Kaplan Branch flooring from Shaw Integrated.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board approved the board meeting schedule for 2025 with the meeting time changed from 6pm to 5pm.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Yolanda Broussard, seconded by Shane Meaux, the board approved the 2025 library holiday schedule.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of John LeBlanc, seconded by Shane Meaux, the board approved the Federal Mileage Rates as set by the Federal Government.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by John LeBlanc, the board approved the Health Insurance Rates as set.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Meg Hebert, seconded by Melanie Hensgens, the board approved the updates to the Employee Handbook.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Meg Hebert, seconded by Melanie Hensgens, the board approved the changes to the Meeting Room Policy to allow for organization to collect membership dues during meetings.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

On the motion of Melanie Hensgens, seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the board approved the PR and Media Policy.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

Charlotte Bourg, Director, presented a process for developing a strategic plan for the library system. On the motion of Shane Meaux, seconded by John LeBlanc, the board approved the start of the process for the library system.
YEAS: Anita Levy, Yolanda Broussard, John LeBlanc, Shane Meaux, Melanie Hensgens, Meg Hebert, and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: JB Moreno

Bridget Winters discussed the director’s evaluation process and dates. Bridget Winters requested Board President Anita Levy to consult with Paul Moresi, Attorney on the open meetings laws on the evaluation committee meetings to review submitted evaluation documents. The board discussed reviewing the compilation of evaluation responses at the February meeting, for going to a meeting in January.

On the motion of John LeBlanc, seconded by Yolanda Broussard, the meeting was adjourned.