NOTICE OF PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: April 5, 2021
TIME: _12:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2303584597
Meeting ID: 230 358 4597
AGENDA:
Call to Order — Anita Levy
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Yolanda Broussard
- Bridget Winters
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- Paul Bourgeois, Jr., Police Jury ex-officio member
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Discussion of the Delcambre Branch Agreement
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.
February 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
February 2, 2021
Board President Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Abbeville Library at 5:05 PM. The following members were present: Jane Barras on phone, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Brousard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr. Absent was Jason Connor. Amy Stelly, Charlotte Bourg, and Grant Domingue were in attendance.
Prayer was led by Bridget Winters and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Yolanda Broussard.
Amy Stelly called the roll.
Betty Girouard asked if there were any public comments on any agenda item. There were none.
On the motion of Anita Levy and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the minutes for the last meeting and hearing on November 2, 2020 were accepted as written.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board accepted the director’s report as presented by Charlotte Bourg.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
New Business
Betty Girouard opened the floor for nominations for Board President.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
Jane Barras nominated Bridget Winters for the office of president, Ms. Winters respectfully declined the nomination. Bridget Winters nominated Anita Levy for the office of president.
On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, Anita Levy was elected Board President by Acclamation.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
The meeting was then turned over to new President Anita Levy.
Anita Levy opened the floor for nominations for Board Vice President.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
Bridget Winters nominated Melanie Hensgens.
On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Yolanda Broussard, Melanie Hensgens was elected Vice President by acclamation.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Bridget Winters the board appointed Charlotte Bourg as Secretary.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Bridget Winters the board voted to appoint Amy Stelly as Treasurer.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Betty Girouard the board amended the 2020 budget.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Bridget Winters the board approved the new signees for the bank account as Charlotte Bourg, Jane Barras, Anita Levy, and Melanie Hensgens.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board approved the new Laptop Checkout Policy.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Betty Girouard and seconded by Paul Bourgeois, Jr. the evaluation of the director was tabled.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board asked Charlotte Bourg to update the challenged materials policy and procedures. Charlotte Bourg will form a committee to handle challenged materials.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Betty Girouard the board decided after discussion to have Charlotte Bourg work with Iberia Parish Library to renegotiate the cooperative agreement for the Delcambre Branch Library.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Paul Bourgeois, Jr. and seconded by Betty Girouard the board tasked Charlotte Bourg with the responsibility of appearing before the Vermilion Parish Police Jury to represent the library.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Jason Connor
On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Betty Girouard the meeting was adjourned.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 2, 2021
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library_______
405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510______
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Betty Girouard
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Bridget Winters
- Paul Bourgeois, Jr., Police Jury ex-officio member
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approval of Hearing Minutes and Regular Meeting minutes from last meeting, November 4, 2020
- Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
- Approve Director’s Report – Charlotte Bourg
New Business:
- Elect Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
- Amend 2020 Budget
- Approve signees for bank account
- Approve Laptop Checkout Policy
- Appointment of committee to develop director evaluation tool
- Request for reconsideration of materials
- Discuss progress of Delcambre Co-Operative Agreement
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.
Certification of Inability to Operate Due to Lack of Quorum
In accordance with the Executive Proclamation JBE 2020-30 issued by Governor John Bel Edwards on March 16, 2020, and concurrence by the Attorney General on March 19, 2020, this notice shall serve as certification of the Vermilion Parish Library’s inability to otherwise operate in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to a lack of quorum as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Section 4 of JBE 2020-30 the Vermilion Parish Library will provide for attendance at its essential government meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 via video conference in order to obtain a quorum of its members. Therefore, in accordance with JBE 2020-30, the Vermilion Parish meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM will be held via video conference and in a manner that will allow for observation and input by members of the public, as set forth in the notice posted on Friday, October 30, 2020. All other Open Meetings Law requirements have been met.
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Charlotte Bourg
Director, Vermilion Parish Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 4, 2020
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 230 358 4597
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Betty Girouard
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Bridget Winters
- Paul Bourgeois
New Business:
- Public discussion of Proposed 2021 Budget
Adjournment
Charlotte Bourg
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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 4, 2020
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 230 358 4597
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Betty Girouard
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Bridget Winters
- Paul Bourgeois
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approval of meeting minutes from previous meeting.
- Approve Financial Report—Amy Stelly
- Approve Director’s Report – Charlotte Bourg
New Business:
- Amend 2020 Budget
- Adopt 2021 Budget
- Discuss salary increase for library staff
- Adopt 2021 health insurance rates
- Approve the IRS mileage rates for 2021
- Approve 2021 Holidays
- Approve 2021 Meeting Schedule
- Approve Staff Day/Christmas (December 11th)
- Discuss and approve updated policies
- Discussion of Delcambre Branch Co-Operative agreement
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.
August 4, 2020
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
August 4, 2020
Board President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 via Zoom teleconference at 5:05 PM. The following members were present by roll call by Amy Stelly: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Bridget Winters, Yolanda Broussard, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr. ex-officio member.
Absent: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
Guests were: Charlotte Bourg, Director; Amy Stelly, Business Manager; Matthew Margaglio, Auditor; Sue Trahan; Dawn Hebert; and Grant Domingue, Tech Support.
Prayer: Jane Barras
Pledge: Yolanda Broussard
The floor was opened up for any agenda item from the audience. There were no public comments.
Old Business
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Paul Bourgeois, Jr. the minutes for the last meeting were approved.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
On the motion of Jane Barras and seconded by Paul Bougeois, Jr. the Director’s Report was accepted.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
The Financial Report was given by Amy Stelly, Business Manager. On the motion of Bridget Winters and seconded by Jane Barras the board voted to approve the financial report including a budget to actual comparison as presented by Amy Stelly.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
New Business
The auditor was present to answer questions regarding the audit report for 2019. Matthew Margaglio stated the audit was good, with no findings. On the motion of Yolanda Broussard, seconded by Melanie Hensgens the audit report was accepted.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard, seconded by Bridget Winters the board accepted the letter of engagement for Kolder, Slaven and Company.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
Repairs and costs for the repairs at the Maurice location were discussed. On the motion of Jane Barras, seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board decided to go forward with repairing the flooring in the location.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
Repairs and costs for the repairs at the Abbeville location were discussed. On the motion of Bridget Winters, seconded by Melanie Hensgens the board decided to go ahead with all repairs.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
On the motion of Melanie Hensgens, seconded by Yolanda Broussard the board decided to allow disposal of excess computer equipment.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard, seconded by Bridget Winters, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 was declared a holiday to allow for participation in national and local elections.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
On the motion of Yolanda Broussard, seconded by Jane Barras the next board meeting was moved to Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Melanie Hensgens, Betty Girouard, Yolanda Broussard, Bridget Winters, Paul Bourgeois, Jr.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Anita Levy, Jason Connor
There being no further business and upon motion of Yolanda Broussard and seconded by Jane Barras the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Betty D. Girouard, Board President
ATTEST:
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Charlotte Bourg, Secretary
Certification of Inability to Operate Due to Lack of Quorum
In accordance with the Executive Proclamation JBE 2020-30 issued by Governor John Bel Edwards on March 16, 2020, and concurrence by the Attorney General on March 19, 2020, this notice shall serve as certification of the Vermilion Parish Library’s inability to otherwise operate in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to a lack of quorum as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Section 4 of JBE 2020-30 the Vermilion Parish Library will provide for attendance at its essential government meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 via video conference in order to obtain a quorum of its members. Therefore, in accordance with JBE 2020-30, the Vermilion Parish meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM will be held via video conference and in a manner that will allow for observation and input by members of the public, as set forth in the notice posted on Friday, July31, 2020. All other Open Meetings Law requirements have been met.
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Charlotte Bourg
Director, Vermilion Parish Library
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, August 4, 2020
TIME: 5:00 PM
PLACE OF MEETING: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2303584597
Meeting ID: 230 358 4597
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
- Jane Barras
- Melanie Hensgens
- Anita Levy
- Betty Girouard
- Jason Connor
- Yolanda Broussard
- Bridget Winters
- Paul Bourgeois, Vermilion Parish Police Jury Ex-Officio
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business
- Reading of last meeting minutes
- Discuss and approve the Director’s Report – Charlotte Bourg
- Discuss and approve the Financial Report – Amy Stelly
New Business:
- Accept the Audit Report
- Approve the letter of engagement for Kolder, Slaven, and Company.
- Discuss repairs at the Maurice Branch and Abbeville Branch
- Approve disposal of excess computer equipment
- Approve election day Holiday, November 3, 2020
- Move next board meeting to Wednesday, November 4, 2020
- Discuss diversity and inclusion of library staff
Adjournment
Charlotte Bourg, Director
Vermilion Parish Library
405 East Saint Victor Street, 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.
July 8, 2020 Proceedings
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
July 8, 2020
Board President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 via Zoom teleconference at 5:02 PM. The following members were present by roll call by Amy Stelly: Jane Barras, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard, and Paul Bourgeois, Jr. ex-officio member.
Absent: Melanie Hensgens, Bridget Winters
Guests were: Charlotte Bourg, Director, Amy Stelly, Business Manager, and Grant Domingue, Tech Support.
Prayer: Paul Bourgeois
Pledge: Yolanda Broussard
The floor was opened up for any agenda item from the audience. There were no public comments.
Old Business
On the motion of Jason Connor and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the minutes for the last meeting, February 4, 2020 were approved.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard, and Paul Bourgeois
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens, Bridget Winters
New Business
On the motion of Jason Connor and seconded by Yolanda Broussard the Resolution to approve the 2020 millage rates were approved.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Anita Levy, Betty Girouard, Jason Connor, Yolanda Broussard, and Paul Bourgeois
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Melanie Hensgens, Bridget Winters
There being no further business and upon motion of Anita Levy and seconded by Paul Bourgeois the meeting was adjourned.
Certification of Inability to Operate Due to Lack of Quorum
In accordance with the Executive Proclamation JBE 2020-30 issued by Governor John Bel Edwards on March 16, 2020, and concurrence by the Attorney General on March 19, 2020, this notice shall serve as certification of the Vermilion Parish Library’s inability to otherwise operate in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to a lack of quorum as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Pursuant to Section 4 of JBE 2020-30 the Vermilion Parish Library will provide for attendance at its essential government meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 via video conference in order to obtain a quorum of its members. Therefore, in accordance with JBE 2020-30, the Vermilion Parish meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 5:00 PM will be held via video conference and in a manner that will allow for observation and input by members of the public, as set forth in the notice posted on Monday, July 6, 2020, 2020. All other Open Meetings Law requirements have been met.
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Charlotte Bourg
Director, Vermilion Parish Library
Proceedings Special Meeting 4/5/21
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control Special Meeting
April 5, 2021
The Vermilion Parish Library Board had a special meeting at 12 pm on Monday, April 5, 2021 via Zoom to discuss the Delcambre Branch Agreement. Present were Paul Bourgeois, Jane Barras, and Anita Levy. Guests included Charlotte Bourg, Director and Amy Stelly, Business Manager.
There were no public comments.
There was not a quorum of the board present, therefore only a discussion of the situation occurred. The Director, Charlotte Bourg will keep members apprised of the situation.