Special Library Board of Control meeting 8/19/22 @ 3pm

LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Friday, August 19, 2022

3:00 p.m. at Ville Platte Main Branch

 916 W. Main Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586

I   Opening Business

1. Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approval/Amendment of Agenda
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items

II    New Business

1. Motion to accept resignation from Dr. William D. Holmes. (See attached Exit form)

• Motion to remove Dr. William D. Holmes from Evangeline Parish Public Library Special Fund Checking Account & Passbook Savings account and cancel credit card effective August 19, 2022.

• Proposed plans by staff to continue operating the library system with the following administrative personnel:
  • Wesley Saunders – Assistant Director will sign off payroll & monthly bills
  • Jo Anna Miller – Business Manager Note: Made a request to the Policy Jury and received permission to get assistance from Mindy Lalonde for the 2023 Budget.
  • Emily Fontenot – Circulation Manager / Scheduling LL / Payroll
  • Suzy Lemoine – Outreach/Promotion Coordinator
  • Ted Lavergne – Facilities/Security Manger

With the increase in duties, would the board consider a pay increase of 6.5% for these staff members?  This would cost the library approximately $750 / month for all five employees.

       III   Adjournment