Author: Dale Berry

April 24, 2023

The Library Board of Control met in a regularly scheduled meeting on April 24, 2023. Leslie Young, Board President called the meeting to order with Emily Shields, Dr. Bill Marionneaux, and Dorothy Brown present.

Leslie Young ask for a motion to accept the minutes, from the last meeting, as published. Dr. Bill Marionneaux made the motion to accept the minutes as published and Emily Shields made the second.

Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager and Interim Library Director presented the financial report and noted the Library is currently in a good financial position.

Linda Lochbrunner gave the statistical report. Circulation and Library visits were up for the quarter.

In Other Business, Library Board Resolutions were presented. Leslie Young ask for a motion to accept the Board Resolutions. Dorothy Brown Made the motion to accept and Emily Shields made the second. The construction project was discussed at length. Where the process was at and estimated length of time to completion.

The Board discussed the pending Legislation regarding Access to Certain Materials in Public Libraries. This is HB 102 and SB 7. Both have been referred to Committees to review.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.

March 24, 2023

The Franklin Parish Library Board held a special meeting Friday, March 24, 2023, at 12 p.m. Present were Leslie Young, Bill Marionneaux, Emily Shields, John Guice and Dorothy Brown.

The minutes from the Feb. 27 meeting were approved following a motion by Marionneaux, second by Brown.

The board discussed applications received for the position of library director. Applications were reviewed and ranked and it was agreed that interviews would be set up as quickly as possible.

The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Guice, second by Marionneaux.

February 10, 2023

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on Friday, February 10, 2023. Leslie Young called the meeting to order with Dorothy Brown, Bill Marionneaux, and Emily Shields present.  Leslie Young ask for a motion to move forward with consideration of the new Library Director. Emily Shields made the motion and Dorothy Brown made the second with a unanimous vote to move forward.

Other business: The Annual Public Libraries in Louisiana Statistical Report for 2021 was passed out for Board Members to review. Next, the Board was updated on the Sale of the Surplus Equipment.

No further business, Leslie Young ask for a motion to adjourn. Bill Marionneaux made the motion and seconded by Dorothy Brown. Meeting adjourned.

February 27, 2023

The Franklin Parish Library Board held a special meeting Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at 4 p.m. Vice President Leslie Young called the meeting to order. Also present were Bill Marionneaux, Emily Shields and Dorothy Brown.

The minutes from several past special meetings were presented for approval. On a motion by Marionneaux, second by Shields, minutes were approved for meetings held on Oct. 24, Dec. 2, Dec. 20, 2022; and  Jan. 18, Jan. 30 and Feb. 10, 2023.

Young read a letter from Board President John Guice stating that he was resigning as board president but wished to remain on the board. Brown made a motion to nominate Young to officially fill the role of president and Shields offered a second. The motion passed. Marionneaux then nominated Shields for vice president. Brown offered a second and that motion passed.

The board also voted to increase compensation for interim library director Linda Lochbrunner following a motion by Shields, second by Marionneaux.

The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Marionneaux, second by Brown.

January 30, 2023

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a regular meeting on Monday, January 30, 2023 at noon. Leslie Young, Vice-President, called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Emily Shields, and Dorothy Brown present. The Library Board interviewed a candidate for Library Director. In Other Business, Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager, presented changes for the Ethics Policy. Mrs. Young asked for a motion to accept the changes to the Ethics Policy as presented. Emily Shields made the motion to accept the changes to the Ethics Policy as present with second being made by Bill Marionneaux. Changes to the Disbursement Policy were presented by Linda Lochbrunner. Mrs. Young asked for a motion to accept the changes to the Disbursement Policy as presented. Bill Marionneaux made the motion to accept the presented changes to the Disbursement Policy with second being made by Dorothy Brown. Linda Lochbrunner then presented changes to the Financial Policy. Mrs. Young asked for a motion to accept the presented changes to the Financial Policy. Emily Shields made the motion to accept the Financial Policy changes as presented with second by Bill Marionneaux. Linda Lochbrunner then presented the financial report noting that the Library is in a good financial position. Onie Parker, Director, presented the statistical report noting that circulation was up from the same period last year, and that computer and Wi-Fi usage were steady for the quarter. There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.

January 18, 2023

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on January 18, 2023. John Guice called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, and Emily Shields present. Also attending the meeting were Ken McManus and Luke Sharbono from McManus Engineering, representatives from 318 Construction and ACME Glass. Following a lengthy discussion, Mr. Guice asked for a motion to accept the initial bid from 318 Construction. Leslie made the motion to accept the initial bid with second by Emily Shields and all were in favor. The board was presented a list of surplus items. Mr. Guice asked for a motion to declare the items on the list as surplus. Leslie Young made the motion to declare the list of items as surplus with second made by Emily Shields. The search for a new director and the next steps in the process were discussed. The board discussed the HVAC system at the learning center and approved moving forward to have the non-working unit replaced. The board discussed the current issues with the telephone system and approved having the lines and the phone system checked for problems. There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.

December 20, 2022

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on December 20, 2022 to open bids for the Store Front/Rear Project. Mr. Guice called the meeting to order with Leslie Young and Emily Shields present. Also, attending was Ken McManus, McManus Engineering. The bid was opened and read by Mr. McManus. Following a short discussion, Mr. Guice asked for a motion to take the bid under advisement. Leslie Young made the motion to take the bid under advisement, second was made by Emily Shields. There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted

Onie Parker, Library Director and Secretary to the Board of Control

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting at 10:00 am on Friday, December 4, 2020.  John Guice called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, Dorothy Brown, and Emily Shields present.  Amending the 2020 budget was discussed.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to amend the 2020 budget.  Leslie Young made the motion to amend the 2020 budget as presented second was made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  The proposed 2021 budget was discussed.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adopt the 2021 budget as presented.  Bill Marionneaux made the motion to adopt the 2021 budget as presented, second was made by Emily Shields and all were in favor.  The board discussed the status of the roof and the steps that had been taken to make repairs.  There being no other business, Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adjourn which was made by Leslie Young with the second by Bill Marionneaux and all were in favor.

Respectfully Submitted

Onie Parker, Library Director and Secretary to the Board of Control

October 26, 2020

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a regular meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020.  Board President, John Guice, called the meeting to order with members Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, and Emily Shields present.  John Guice asked for a motion to accept the minutes as published.  Leslie Young made the motion to accept the minutes as published second was made Bill Marionneaux and all were in favor.  Onie Parker presented the statistical report.  The board discussed the possible formats for future programs.  Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager, recommended that the 2020 budget be amended.  Following a discussion, Mr. Guice asked for a motion to consider the proposal to amend the 2020 budget.  Bill Marionneaux made the motion to consider amending the 2020 budget, second was made by Emily Shields and all were in favor.  The Library Board, Library Director, and Business Manager developed a proposed budget for 2021.  In other business, the board was updated on roof repairs, arrival of new furniture, and the moving of furniture at the main library and the Wisner branch.  How the library would move forward as new phases and guidelines were announced was also discussed.  There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Onie Parker, Director and Secretary to the Library Board of Control

October 9, 2020

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting on Friday, October 9, 2020.  John Guice, Board President, called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, Dorothy Brown, and Emily Shields present.  The board discussed library hours at the Wisner Branch.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to close on Saturday at the branch location.  Leslie Young made the motion to discontinue library hours on Saturday with the second made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  Staff insurance was discussed.  The board asked that the Library Director obtain additional information regarding staff insurance.  On-going roof issues related to hurricane damage were discussed.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to seal the roof with a sealant.  Emily Shields made the motion to use a sealant on the roof damaged by hurricane Laura second was made by Bill Marionneaux and all were in favor.  Onie Parker updated the board on the timeline for receiving the new shelving and furniture.  Mr. Guice then entertained a motion to adjourn.  The motion to adjourn was made by Leslie Young with the second made by Dorothy Brown.