December 11, 2019 Board Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
December 11, 2019
President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Abbeville Library at 9:00AM. The following members were present: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Anita Levy, Jason Connor and Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member..
Absent: Bridget Winters
Guest were: Eugene Sellers, Jr., Charlotte Trosclair, director, and Amy Stelly, business manager
Prayer was led by Mr. Jason Connor
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Anita Levy
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to accept the November 19, 2019 meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Bridget Winters
Mr. Eugene Sellers, Jr. gave a short presentation on the completion of the work at the Abbeville Library.
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve final payment to the contractor, Kenneth Guillot Painting LLC. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Bridget Winters
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Ms. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to approve final payment to the architect, The Sellers Group. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Anita Levy
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: Bridget Winters
There being no further business and upon motion of Ms. Anita Levy and seconded by Ms. Jane Barras the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Betty D. Girouard, Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: December 11, 2019
TIME: __9:30AM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
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
- Leon Broussard
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
New Business:
- Conduct interviews for Library Director Position
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)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: December 11, 2019
TIME: __9:00AM______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
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
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _November 6, 2019_____.
(Date of last meeting)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approve final payment for contractor Abbeville Library repairs
- Approve final payment for architect for Abbeville Library repairs
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)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING – Special Meeting
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Special Meeting
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 19, 2019
TIME: _5:00 PM______
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
- Bridget Winters
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Regular Minutes from last meetings _October 10, 2019___.
(Dates of last meetings)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Review applications for Director’s Position
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 6, 2019 Budget Hearing Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 6, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
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
- Leon Broussard
New Business:
- Public discussion of Proposed 2020 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)
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 6, 2019 Budget Hearing Minutes
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 6, 2019
Public Hearing
President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control budget hearing to order on Wednesday, November 6, 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, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters.
Absent was: None.
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, library director, Amy Stelly, business manager and Felicia Willams.
There being no public comments and upon motion of Ms. Anita Levy and seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard the hearing was adjourned.
APPROVED:
_________________________________
Board President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Charlotte Trosclair, Secretary
November 6, 2019 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 6, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
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
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _October 10, 2019_____.
(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:
- Amend 2019 budget
- Discuss salary increase for library staff
- Discuss salary for library director
- Adopt 2020 health insurance rates
- Approve 2020 IRS mileage rate
- Adopt 2020 Budget
- Approve 2020 Holidays
- Approve 2020 Meeting Schedule
- Set date to discuss director applications and interviews
- Approve Staff Day/Christmas (December 13th)
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)
November 6, 2019 Board Meeting
PROCEEDINGS
Vermilion Parish Library
Board of Control
November 6, 2019
President, Betty Girouard called the Vermilion Parish Public Library Board of Control meeting to order on Wednesday, November 6, 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, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters.
Absent: None
Guest were: Charlotte Trosclair, director, Amy Stelly, business manager, and Felicia Williams
Prayer was led by Mrs. Jane Barras
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jason Connor.
Board President, Mrs. Betty Girouard welcomed Ms. Felicia Williams.
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of and to unanimously accept the October 10, 2019 meeting minutes. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Mr. 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, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member 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 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, Police Jury ex-officio member 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 amend the agenda.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy, seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board voted to add Ms. Felicia Williams as item number 1 and to add research other banks as item number 2 to the agenda.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy, seconded by Mr. Leon Broussard and carried the board voted to table action on Ms. Felicia Williams’ request.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard, seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board voted to have the director look into what other banks have to offer.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Jason Connor seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to amend the 2019 budget. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Ms. Anita Levy and carried the board unanimously voted to give a salary increase to regular and part-time staff for the 2020 budget year.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Jane Barras seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to give a salary increase to the current director for the 2020 budget year.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Melanie Hensgens seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the 2020 health insurance rates. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member 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 2020 IRS mileage rate. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mr. Leon Broussard seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hensgens and carried the board unanimously voted to adopt the 2020 budget. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Mrs. Melanie Hensgens seconded by Mrs. Bridget Winters and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the 2020 holidays. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Ms. Yolanda Broussard seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to approve the 2020 meeting schedule. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Ms. Yolanda Broussard seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to set the date as November 19, 2019 at 5:00PM to review applicants’ applications for the director’s position. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Ms. Yolanda Broussard seconded by Mr. Jason Connor and carried the board unanimously voted to set the date as December 11, 2019 to begin conducting interviews at 9:30AM for the director’s position. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
On the motion of Ms. Anita Levy seconded by Ms. Yolanda Broussard and carried the board unanimously voted to approve staff day as December 13, 2019. There were no public comments.
YEAS: Jane Barras, Betty Girouard, Melanie Hensgens, Yolanda Broussard, Jason Connor, Anita Levy, Leon Broussard, Police Jury ex-officio member and Bridget Winters
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business and upon motion of Mr. Leon Broussard and seconded by Ms. Anita Levy 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: November 6, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
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
- Leon Broussard
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _October 10, 2019_____.
(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:
- Amend 2019 budget
- Discuss salary increase for library staff
- Discuss salary for library director
- Adopt 2020 health insurance rates
- Approve 2020 IRS mileage rate
- Adopt 2020 Budget
- Approve 2020 Holidays
- Approve 2020 Meeting Schedule
- Set date to discuss director applications and interviews
- Approve Staff Day/Christmas (December 13th)
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)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: November 6, 2019
TIME: __5:00PM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
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
- Leon Broussard
New Business:
- Public discussion of Proposed 2020 Budge
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)
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.
October 10, 2019 Special Meeting Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Special Meeting
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: October 10, 2019
TIME: _2:00 PM______
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
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 and Special Meeting minutes from last meetings _August 27, 2019 and September 5, 2019____.
(Dates of last meetings)
Public comments on any agenda item will be considered from the audience at this time.
Old Business:
- Approve Letters of Engagement
- Discuss Director’s retirement
New Business:
- Review prospective Director applications
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.










December 11, 2019 Agenda
Notice Posted: ____________ _________ _________
(Date) (Time) (Staff initials)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: December 11, 2019
TIME: __9:00AM_______
PLACE OF MEETING: __Abbeville Library____________________________________
__405 East Saint Victor St.; Abbeville, LA 70510_______________
AGENDA:
Call to Order —Chairman—Betty Girouard
Prayer
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, _November 19, 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.
(Telephone number)