October 2024

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Albert Menard and Neil Melancon ABSENT:  Scotty Borel 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. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the Council approved the City assist the Boy Scouts Project to create obstacle course in the dog park. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance # 2305 (An ordinance to create Chapter 24-Mobile Home, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks, Mobile Food Vehicle, and Mobile Food Vehicle Parks) was opened. Jeremy Broussard- explained the ordinance is looking to create a whole new chapter 24 which puts everything that regulates mobile homes/parks rvs, food trucks/parks in one place.  The city currently doesn’t have any regulations on the books for these.  All mobile home regulations in the planning and zoning chapter will be moved to this chapter with no changes.  It creates a more dynamic process to allow these types of places, which will be assessed by the council on case-by-case basis. Mayor Calais- stated it was to make sure each one of these is done correctly. Jeremy Broussard -stated it was for protection of neighboring properties and the parks themselves pieced together from other neighboring cities. Ryan Breaux stated if other cities around are doing this, we need to as well to protect the city. Jeremy Broussard- stated it sets forth standards that mobile home parks must meet limitations on how many food trucks can be issued a license currently, yes 10 per year.  Must be on a commercial lot, have permission from the property owner and obtain a license from the city. Mayor Calais – We also need to be aware of local business.  Limit can be lowered or raised. Bart Hebert – After changes are requested, some of the changes may have to be applied to other corresponding ordinances.  He will clean up the other ordinances.  He may change the ordinance so that they won’t have to change multiple ordinances every time a change is made. Neil Melancon – Asked what are the license fee? Jeremy Broussard – $200.00 License which is the max allowed by the state. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, Neil Angelle was reappointed to the Breaux Bridge Police Civil Service Board. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the council moved to go into executive session to discuss the Chief’s recommendation regarding position held by Police Officer. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the council moved to come out of executive session. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the council accepted the recommendation of Albert LeBlanc Chief of Police to terminate employment of Police Officer Jarred Mouton with the Breaux Bridge Police Department. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. _____________________________                                              _____________________________ Kristi LeBlanc CMC                                                                       Ricky Calais City Clerk                                                                                           Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc ABSENT:  None 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. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda:  Item #13:  Consider approving the updated Parc Ridge Phase 1 plat        dated August 28, 2024 Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda: Item #14:  Introduction of Ordinance #2306 (An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Section 20-81.6 regarding the regulation of mobile food vehicle peddlers, and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to delete the following item on the agenda: Item #8 Authorize the hiring of one patrol officer-Chief LeBlanc. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2024. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of two new patrol vehicles for the police department. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the bid for the Gary Drive/Dell Drive Road project to be awarded to Elliott Construction, LLC in the amount of $626,680.00. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to update the Parc Ridge Phase 1 plat dated August 28, 2024. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to consider the following with respect to Phase 1 of Parc Ridge Subdivision:  approval of Parc Ridge Development, LLC’s submission of proposal for Act of Dedication to the City, approval of Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Parc Ridge Development, LLC’s Dedication by the City and grant of authority for Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City ; approval and acceptance of Parc Ridge Development, LLC and J. Breaux Enterprises, LLC’s request to the City to accept the Phase 1 subdivision improvements as completed; approval of City Engineer’s determination of amount for the construction costs of the Phase 1 subdivision improvements for purposes of warranty and maintenance agreements and maintenance bonds; approval Initial Two Year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between City and   Parc Ridge Development, LLC and J. Breaux Enterprises, LLC and grant of authority for Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City, approval and acceptance of maintenance bonds for first year and second year of  Initial Two Year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between City and Parc Ridge Development, LLC and J. Breaux Enterprises.  Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to adopt Ordinance #2305 (An ordinance to create Chapter 24-Mobile Home, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks, Mobile Food Vehicle, and Mobile Food Vehicle Parks). ORDINANCE NUMBER 2305 An ordinance to enact and adopt Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances, Section Numbers 24-1 through 24-230 regarding the regulation of mobile homes, manufactured homes, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, mobile food vehicles and mobile food vehicle parks. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 10th day of September 2024, that: The Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana be amended by the enactment and adoption of Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances, Section Numbers 24-1 through 24-230 regarding the regulation of mobile homes, manufactured homes, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, mobile food vehicles and mobile food vehicle parks, as follows: ARTICLE I.  IN GENERAL Sec. 24-1. – Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Accessory building means a subordinate building on a lot, the use of which is customarily incidental, secondary, or minor to that of the main building or principle building.  Accessory structure means any structural additions to the mobile home or manufactured home, which includes awnings, cabanas, carports, Florida rooms, porches, ramadas, storage cabinets and similar appurtenant structures. Agent means any person authorized by the licensee of a mobile home or manufactured home park and/or subdivision to operate, develop and/or maintain such park and/or subdivision under the provisions of this chapter. Building means a roofed structure created for permanent use. Building official means the officer or other person charged with the administration and enforcement of the building code ordinances, or his duly authorized representative. Commercial use means use for business or other governmental entity purposes, such as, without limitation, first responders, or for uses other than permanent or temporary residential purposes. Common area means any area or space designed for joint use of occupants of parks and/or subdivisions. Density means the number of mobile home or manufactured home stands per gross acre. Doublewide mobile home means a mobile home with two or more units separately towable but designed to be joined onto an integral unit at the site. Driveway means a minor private path used by vehicles and pedestrians on a space or for common access to a small group of spaces or common facilities. Expandable mobile home means a mobile home with two or more room…