Special Meeting Proceedings April 9, 2025

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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:

Board Members Yeas Nays Absent Abstain
Anita Levy X
Yolanda Broussard X
Bridget Winters X
JB Moreno X
Shane Meaux X
Meg Hebert X
Melanie Hensgens X
John LeBlanc X

 

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

 

 

 

 

APPROVED:

 

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John LeBlanc, Board President

ATTEST:

 

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Dawn Hebert, Secretary