Minutes – January 12, 2026

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Monday, January 12, 2026

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met for their regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at noon. Leslie Young, Board President, called the meeting to order with Emily Shields, Dorothy Brown, John Guice, Linda Lochbrunner, and Kayla P. Shirley present. Guest in attendance was Cinnamon Gooding.

Cinnamon Gooding, Service Group Unlimited, LLC, gave an update regarding on-going repair/replacement planning for the roof of the genealogy building. Discussion was held regarding the next steps, potential timeframes for bid advertise, and estimated costs for project completion. A motion was made by Brown, seconded by Shields, to move forward with advertisement for the project with the window for bid submission slated to open February 24, 2026, at 10am. With all in favor, none opposed, motion carried. Gooding and Shirley will continue to update the board accordingly. A special called meeting shall be called when necessary. Gooding exited meeting at the close of this discussion.

After review and discussion, Young asked for a motion to accept the December 8, 2025, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Shields and seconded by Brown. With no objections and all in favor, December 8, 2025, minutes approved as presented.

Shirley, Library Director, gave the board an update regarding library operations including the Checkout Louisiana Museum Program, STEM Camp, Quilting Retreat, and others. Shirley reported that the Learning Center’s access to wifi has now been completed with network clean-up and telephone upgrades to VOIP still on-going. Shirley presented the 4th Quarter 2025 statistics along with a 2022 through 2025 annual report comparison for circulation, library visits, public computer use, and Wi-Fi usage. The data shows an increase in all four categories. 2025 circulation shows an increase of 9% over 2024. 2025 annual visits shows a 24% increase over 2024. 2025 public computer usage shows an increase of 8% over 2024. 2025 Wi-Fi-usage shows an increase of 44% over 2024.

Lochbrunner presented the current statement of cash position, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position. The board discussed the importance of financial stability in light of the upkeep and maintenance required for multiple buildings over a century in age. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Brown and seconded by Shields to move $200,000 into a CD account with a local banking institution. With no objections and all in favor, motion carried.

After discussion, a motion was made by Brown, seconded by Guice, that the 2026 officers remain the same with Leslie Young serving as Board of Control President, Emily Shields serving as Board of Control Vice President, and Dr. Bill Marionneaux serving as Board of Control Treasurer. With no objections and all in favor, motion carried.

With no other pending business to discuss, Young asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Guice and seconded by Shields. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes – December 9, 2025

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Monday, December 8, 2025

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on December 6, 2024. Leslie Young, Board President, called the meeting to order with Emily Shields, Dr. Bill Marionneaux, Dorothy Brown, John Guice, Linda Lochbrunner, and Kayla P. Shirley present. Guests in attendance were Ken McManus and Cinnamon Gooding.

Ken McManus and Cinnamon Gooding, Service Group Unlimited, LLC, gave an update regarding on-going repair/replacement planning for the roof of the genealogy building. Initial plans were given to the board for review. Discussion was held regarding the next steps, potential timeframes for bid advertise, and possible time-frames for project completion. McManus and Gooding will return with final plans for board approval at the next board meeting on January 12, 2026. Shirley will continue to update the board accordingly. A special called meeting shall be called if necessary. McManus and Gooding exited meeting at the close of this discussion.

After review and discussion, Young asked for a motion to accept the October 27, 2025, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Shields and seconded by Dr. Marionneaux. With no objections and all in favor, October 27, 2025, minutes approved as presented.

Shirley, Library Director, gave the board an update regarding library operations including upcoming activities, new community partnerships, and the possibility of entering into a Cooperative Agreement with Franklin Parish Sheriff Department’s MERIT Program to provide a library space within the MERIT building to increase student’s access to high quality literature. Shirley reported that she had met with Sheriff Bryan Linder and Alice Prescott, MERIT Program Director. All were in agreement that this would be a positive addition to the MERIT Program and would like to move forward. A motion was made by Dr. Marionneaux, seconded by Shields, to allow Shirley to move forward with a Cooperative Agreement with Franklin Parish Sheriff Department’s MERIT Program. Shirley will update the board accordingly.

Lochbrunner presented the current statement of cash position, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position.

The proposed 2026 budget was discussed. Brown made a motion to accept the 2026 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Shields. With no objections, all in favor, the 2026 budget is accepted.  

The Library Board of Control will meet for regularly scheduled meetings January 12, April 27, July 27, and October 26, 2026, at Noon, at the Franklin Parish Library.

With no other pending business to discuss, Young asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Shields. Meeting adjourned.

Minutes – October 27, 2025

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Monday, October 27, 2025

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting in the Learning Center. Leslie Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at noon, with Dorothy Brown, Johnny Guice, Emily Shields, and Kayla P. Shirley present.

After review, Young asked for a motion to accept the July 28, 2025, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Guice and seconded by Brown. With no objections and all in favor, July 28, 2025, minutes were approved as presented.

Shirley, Library Director, presented the third quarter statistical report for the Board’s review and discussion. Shirley reported an increase in visits, circulation, public computer usage, and program attendance as compared to 3rd quarter 2024. Shirley noted that Wisner Branch statistics have all increased since opening the branch on Monday’s in May 2025. Shirley reported the hiring of Carrie McMurry as the Children’s Specialist in August 2025 and the hiring of Melisa Martin as the Genealogy Assistant in October 2025.

In the absence of Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager, Shirley presented third quarter financial report, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position. Shirley reported that no budget amendment is required for the 2025 budget.

The Board discussed the on-going building renovations. Shirley noted the repair to the women’s restroom in the Learning Center was complete. Shirley noted that she is awaiting more information from Service Group Unlimited, LLC, regarding the plans for moving forward with the Genealogy roof repair/replacement. Shirley will update the board accordingly and, if necessary, a special-called meeting would be requested.

Shirley presented proposed amendments to the Lateness/Absenteeism Progressive Discipline Policy for board review and consideration. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Brown, seconded by Guice, to amend the Lateness/Absenteeism Progressive Discipline Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, the motion passed.

The Library Board and Director worked on developing the budget for 2026. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Brown and seconded by Shields to move forward with the proposed budget as amended during planning discussions. With no objections, motion carried.

At 1:05 pm, a motion was made by Shields, seconded by Brown, to enter into an executive session to discuss litigation regarding Stephanie Taylor-Foy v. Franklin Parish Library and LWCC, docket No. 24-04599, District 1E, Office of Worker’s Compensation, State of Louisiana. The motion carried with all in favor. The meeting then transitioned into executive session.

At 1:10 pm, a motion was made by Guice, seconded by Brown, to conclude and exit the executive session. The motion carried with all in favor. The board returned to open session, having taken no action.

A public hearing to approve the 2026 budget will be held on December 8, 2025, at noon, at the Franklin Parish Library, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana.

With no other pending business to discuss, Young asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Guice and seconded by Brown. With no objections, meeting adjourned.

Minutes – December 11, 2023

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Monday, December 11, 2023 

      The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on December 11, 2023. Leslie Young, Board President, called the meeting to order with Emily Shields, Dr. Bill Marionneaux, Dorothy Brown, Linda Lochbrunner, and Kayla P. Shirley present. 

      After review, Young asked for a motion to accept the October 23, 2023, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Brown. With no objections and all in favor, October 23, 2023, minutes approved as presented.  

Shirley, Library Director, and Lochbrunner, Business Manager, presented the current financial report, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position.  

            Young gave an update on the current status of the storefront construction project noting a walkthrough was completed with Ken McManus, Project Engineer, and the final paperwork has been completed. Shirley reported that the Learning Center repairs were beginning with asbestos abatement this week and repairs following.  

Amending the 2023 budget was discussed. Dr. Marionneaux made a motion to amend the 2023 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Shields. With no objections, all in favor, the 2023 budget is amended.  

      The proposed 2024 budget was discussed. Brown made a motion to accept the 2024 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Shields. With no objections, all in favor, the 2024 budget is accepted.  

      With no other pending business to discuss, Young asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Shields. Meeting adjourned. 

Minutes – October 23, 2023

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a regularly scheduled meeting on October 23, 2023. Emily Shields, Board Vice President, called the meeting to order with Dr. Bill Marionneaux, Dorothy Brown, John Guice, Linda Lochbrunner, and Kayla P. Shirley present in person. Leslie Young, Board President, joined virtually.

After review, Shields asked for a motion to accept the July 17, 2023, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Brown and seconded by Dr. Marionneaux. With no objections and all in favor, July 17, 2023, minutes approved as presented.

Kayla P. Shirley, Library Director, presented the statistical report, noting that circulation is down slightly from last quarter, possibly due to on-going construction. Shirley noted that staff have been busy over the past few weeks visiting various community events and programs, spreading the word about the library and services available.

Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager, presented the financial report, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position.

Young gave an update on the current status of the construction project. The Board discussed possibilities for future grant opportunities to further improve upon the progress of the library. Shirley will compile grant requests based upon items discussed. Young and Shirley will continue to update the board accordingly.

The board discussed outstanding change orders # 7 and #9. A motion was made by Guice, seconded by Brown to pay change order #7 in full. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed. After a lengthy discussion regarding change order #9, a motion was made by Dr. Marionneaux, seconded by Guice, to pay 85% of change order #9. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Young gave an update regarding the current status of the repairs needed to the Learning Center. She will continue to update the board accordingly.

Shirley informed the Board that the library had been approved to become a member of the Louisiana Digital Consortium which would enable the library to digitize genealogy collection items to include in the Louisiana Digital Library.

Shirley presented the Signature Authority Board Resolution, noting the need for the resolution is due to upcoming staff retirements. A motion to approve the board resolution to change signature authority was made by Dr. Marionneaux, seconded by Brown. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Shirley presented a holiday schedule comparison between the library’s current list of holiday closures and those of the State Library of Louisiana for discussion. After much discussion, a motion to update the current holiday closure schedule to include closing at noon the day before Thanksgiving was made by Dr. Marionneaux, seconded by Guice. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Shirley presented an amended Collection Development Policy for the board’s review and consideration. After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Brown to accept the amended Collection Development Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Shirley presented an amended Reconsideration of Materials Policy for the board’s review and consideration. After discussion, a motion was made by Guice and seconded by Dr. Marionneaux to accept the amended Reconsideration of Materials Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Shirley presented an amended Patron Library Cards Policy for the board’s review and consideration. After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Brown to accept the amended Patron Library Cards Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Shirley presented a new Minor Patron Library Cards and the Right of Parents Policy for the board’s review and consideration. After discussion, a motion was made by Brown and seconded by Dr. Marionneaux to adopt the Minor Patron Library Cards and the Rights of Parents Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

Shirley presented a new Security Camera Policy for the board’s review and consideration. After discussion, a motion was made by Brown and seconded by Guice to adopt the Security Camera Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, motion passed.

The Library Board, Director, and Business Manager worked on a budget for 2024 and discussed the amendment for the 2023 budget. A motion was made by Guice and seconded by Dr. Marionneaux to accept the recommendations for amending the 2023 budget. A public hearing regarding the amended of the 2023 budget and to approve the 2024 budget will be held on December 11, 2023, at 9:30am at the Franklin Parish Library, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana.

With no other pending business to discuss, Shields asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Brown. Meeting adjourned.