Franklin Parish Library Board of Control Called Meeting

December 6, 2021.

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting at 10:00 on Monday, December 6, 2021.  John Guice called the meeting to order with Dorothy Brown, Leslie Young, and Emily Shields present.  Amending the 2021 budget was discussed.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to amend the 2021 budget as presented.  Leslie Young made the motion to amend the 2021 budget as presented second was made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  The proposed 2022 budget was discussed.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adopt the 2022 budget as presented.  Emily Shields made the motion to adopt the 2022 budget as presented, second was made by Leslie Young and all were in favor.  The board was given an update on the roofing, HVAC, and lighting projects that are underway at the Franklin Parish Library.  There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.

Minutes Franklin Parish Library Board

October 25, 2021

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a regular meeting at noon on Monday, October 25, 2021. Board President, John Guice, called the meeting to order with members Leslie Young, Emily Shields, and Dorothy Brown present. John Guice asked for a motion to accept the minutes as published. Emily Shields made the motion to accept the minutes as published second was made Leslie Young and all were in favor. Onie Parker presented the statistical report and noted that circulation is good as compared to the same quarter last year. The financial report for the quarter was presented. Mr. Guice asked for a motion to receive the financial report as informational. Leslie Young made the motion to accept the financial report as informational and second was made by Emily Shields and all were in favor. Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager, recommended that the 2021 budget be amended and a discussion followed. Mr. Guice called for a motion to consider amending the 2021 budget. Emily Shields made the motion regarding amending the budget and Leslie Young offered the second and all were in favor. The Library Board, Library Director, and Business Manager developed a proposed budget for 2022. In other business, the board was updated on roof and HVAC repairs. The board was also asked to reserve November 9, 2021 for the opening of bids for the lighting project. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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

Library Board Minutes Called Meeting

September 2, 2021

The Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at noon. Mr. Guice called the meeting to order with Dr. Marionneaux, Emily Shields, and Dorothy Brown present. The board discussed two options for the wording of a policy regarding Covid 19. Following a lengthy discussion, Mr. Guice asked for a motion to accept option one with the discussed changes. Emily Shields made the motion with second by Dorothy Brown all were in favor. There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.

Library Board Minutes for Called Meeting

August 16, 2021

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting Monday, August 16, 2021.  Mr. Guice called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, Dorothy Brown, and Emily Shields present.  The board discussed workers compensation and reviewed the guidelines presented.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adopt the guidelines as presented and the amendment that was discussed.  Bill Marionneaux made the motion to accept the discussed guidelines and amendment with second made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  Mr. Guice and Dr. Marionneaux shared what they learned from the pre-construction meeting that was held Friday, August13, 2021 with other board members.  The board reviewed the procedures being followed in response to the surge in COVID cases and following a lengthy discussion the board decided to add an additional step for the staff.   Mr. Guice asked for a motion to accept a new procedure that non-vaccinated staff be tested at regular intervals at the discretion of the board.  Leslie Young made the motion to accept the policy with second made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  The board also discussed direct deposit procedures and decided to add a second option for those not using this payment method.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adjourn that was made by Leslie Young with second by Dorothy Brown.

Library Board of Control Minutes

July 26, 2021

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021at 12:00 am. John Guice called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Dorothy Brown, Leslie Young, and Emily Shields present. Mr. Guice asked for a motion that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as published. Bill Marionneaux made the motion to accept the minutes as published. Second was made my Leslie Young. There being no discussion or objections the minutes were so approved. Onie Parker gave the statistical and financial reports noting that circulation was up for the quarter and that the financial picture is good. Parker also reported on the Summer Reading program “Tails and Tales” that was virtual this year. There were 140 total site sessions. One hundred twenty-four children signed up for the program, 52 turned in reading logs, and 762 books were read. The board then reviewed the steps that have been taken to begin the roof and HVAC project at the Main Library and discussed what will be done as the projects move forward. Mr. Guice then asked for a motion to adjourn which was made by Leslie Young with second made by Dorothy Brown. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.

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

Library Board Minutes Called Meeting

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting on July 20, 2021 at 12:00am.  Board President, John Guice, opened the meeting with Leslie Young, Emily Shields, and Bill Marionneaux present.  Also, attending were Ken McManus and Cinnamon Gooding of McManus Engineering.  Mr. McManus recommended that the board award contracts to E. Cornell Malone Corporation, Jackson, Mississippi for the Roofing and Renovations Project and to 318 Heating and Air, Monroe, Louisiana for the HVAC Replacement Project.  Mr. Guice entertained a motion to award the Roofing and Renovations Project contract as recommended by McManus Engineering.  Leslie Young made the motion to award the contract to E. Cornell Malone Corporation, Jackson Mississippi for the Roofing and Renovations Project.  Second was made by Bill Marionneaux.  There being no discussion or objections the motion was so ordered.  Mr. Guice then asked for a motion to award the HVAC Replacement contract as recommended by McManus Engineering.  Emily Shields made the motion to award 318 Heating and Air, Monroe, Louisiana the contract for the HVAC Replacement Project.  Second was made by Bill Marionneaux.  There being no discussion or objections the motion was so ordered.  A brief discussion followed regarding a possible timeline and Ken McManus explained how the project would move forward.  There being no other business Mr. Guice called for a motion to adjourn. Leslie Young made a motion for adjournment.  Second was made by Emily Shields.

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

Franklin Parish Library Called Meeting

March 26, 2021

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting at 8:30 am on Friday, March 26, 2021.  John Guice called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, Dorothy Brown, and Emily Shields present.  Also attending the meeting was Ken McManus, Engineer,   who presented the final plans for the roof repair on the Main Library, the Learning Center, flashing work on the Genealogy roof, and drain work at the back of the Learning Center.  Mr. McManus then answered board member’s questions.  Following the question and answer period, Mr. Guice called for a motion to authorize Mr. McManus to proceed preparing material specs to move toward bid.  Bill Marionneaux made the motion with second by Leslie Young and all were in favor.  There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted

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

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