September 12, 2023
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT: None Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of the following item to the agenda: Item #13: Approve recommendation to award the low bidder on sewer pond rehab project to NCMC contingent upon final approval of the funding agency. Upon motion Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the August 8, 2023 City Council meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2291 (Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the municipal budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”.). Mayor Calais explained the changes that were made either by him or at the request or suggestion of the council and referred to the handout that the Aldermen had received. The changes included increases in the salaries of the Aldermen and City Prosecutor, Marshal’s and Police department budgets to purchase defibrillators, Christmas light budget to replace old and broken decorations. The changes also included increases to various projects including the following: Tennis Courts at Parc Hardy, fencing and backstops for Parc Hardy, and increase in repairs and maintenance for the Bridge Street sewer project. Councilman Melancon requested the following to be added to the budget:A line item for District D Drainage and Infrastructure for $100,000 and District D Signage and Infrastructure for $100,000. Councilman Melancon explained that he pursued state funding for projects for his district and therefore wanted those projects to be reflected in the budget. Council Borel requested that $10,000 be added to the line item for the Summer Recreation Program. Council LeBlanc requested that the Mayor’s salary be increased by 7%. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Cormier pointed out that the increase for Parc Hardy fencing that was explained earlier did not include upgrading the backstops. He gave a quote for the entire project and asked that it also be included. Councilmen Melancon and Breaux spoke in favor of these upgrades. Councilman Breaux suggested an increase in the Chief’s salary of 3%. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2291. Councilman Albert Menard motioned that all changes be approved and that the aldermen’s salary be increased and that the City Clerk’s salary be increased. This motioned was seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2291 (Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the municipal budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”.). ORDINANCE 2291 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA, THAT THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in session on September 12, 2023 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on the 12th day of September, 2023, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: The Board of Aldermen, on September 12, 2023 adopted Ordinance number 2291 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc Nays: None Absent: None Attest: ___________________________________________ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk ___________________________________________ _____________________ Ricky Calais, Mayor Date Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2290 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.19.5 regarding C-6 Requirements by changing the requirements of the enhanced street front public servitude from twenty feet to ten feet and matters relating thereto.). Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Broussard explained that this ordinance would change the public servitude from twenty feet to ten feet. Mayor Calais explained that when the Rees Street Corridor was created, this regulation went into effect and has since presented problems for businesses looking to open along Rees Street. Councilman Melancon stated that this Ordinance would give ten feet of servitude back to the landowner. Upon motion of Alber Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2290. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2290 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.19.5 regarding C-6 Requirements by changing the requirements of the enhanced street front public servitude from twenty feet…