January 2025

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, DECEMBER 10, 2024. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order, the Invocation and 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 Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of the following item to the agenda:                Item #13: Enter into executive session regarding ongoing litigation involving the issue with Armentine Cove. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 12, 2024. An update on progress to the audit findings was provided to the Council. An update on the rule to show cause for 403 11th Street was provided to the Council. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Neil Melancon that the homeowner’s be given until the next council meeting, January 14, 2025, to provide to the Council a scope of work to be done on the property to bring it up to code. The annual City Audit Report was given by City auditor, Russell Champagne. The “Life Saving Award” and “Beyond the Call of Duty Award” were presented by Chief LeBlanc to officer Andrew Wilson for his life-saving actions both on and off duty. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried, with Alderman Melancon abstaining from the vote, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2307 (An ordinance to rezone lots to a I-2 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.15, the portions of the following lots, only to the extent located within a R-1 Zoning District prior to the adoption of this ordinance, which lots are identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor as Parcel ID Nos. 06901L2230, 06901L2223, 06901L2021, 06901L2020, 06901L1919 & approximately 60 feet of 06901L1615 all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge; and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.) ORDINANCE NUMBER 2307    An ordinance to rezone lots to a I-2 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.15, the portions of the following lots, only to the extent located within a R-1 Zoning District prior to the adoption of this ordinance, which lots are identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor as Parcel ID Nos. 06901L2230, 06901L2223, 06901L2021, 06901L2020, 06901L1919 & approximately 60 feet of 06901L1615 all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge; and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof. 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 December, 2024, that: The regulations for the I-2 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.11, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to the following lots, only to the extent said lots were located within a R-1 Zoning District prior to the adoption of this ordinance, which lots are identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor as Parcel ID Nos. 06901L2230, 06901L2223, 06901L2021, 06901L2020, 06901L1919 & approximately 60 feet of 06901L1615, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to file with the Chairman of the Planning Commission a copy of this ordinance that amends the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge within thirty (30) days after the adoption of said ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to have recorded the district boundary changes made pursuant to this ordinance on the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, together with the number of the amending ordinance, and the date of its passage, within thirty (30) days after the adoption of said ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that all other ordinances and provisions of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that are in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent any such conflict exists. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision, word, phrase, or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.       BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in regular session on the 10th day of December, 2024, that this ordinance shall become effective upon signature of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the lapse of ten (10) days after receipt of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana without signature or veto, or upon an…

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, NOVEMBER 12, 2024. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order, the Invocation and 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 Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the  minutes of the October 8, 2024 City Council meeting were approved. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the public hearing on the rule to show cause for 403 11th Street was opened. Mr. Richard, inspector, spoke about his recommendation for this property.  He recommended that the structure be condemned and demolished due to the condition and the work that would be needed to bring it up to code. Roxanne Batiste spoke on behalf of the homeowners. She discussed the plans that they have to repair the home to code. Mr. Richard explained that, in his opinion, if the cost to repair a home is greater than 50% of the value of the home, it is not financially reasonable to repair the home. He stated that he believes this to be the case with this particular home. Councilmen  Neil Melancon ask what is the condition of the floor joists.  Mr. Richard can’t tell the house is sitting on the ground, so he could not inspect underneath the house. Roxanne communicated that they understand the cost and are willing to spend the repair of the house because of sentimental value.  Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen granted the homeowners until the next council meeting to provide a scope of work, plan, and cost of construction written by a licensed contractor in order to bring the home up to code. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the public hearing on the rule to show cause for 508 Dorset Street was opened. Mr. Albert Menard spoke with homeowner; they are in agreement to have it condemned and demolished.    Mr. Cooney Richard and Bart Hebert deemed that the resident is in dilapidated and unsafe condition. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, public hearing regarding 508 Dorset Street be closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the council granted the property owners ninety days to demolish and remove all materials on property. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing for 352 Dorset Street was opened. Bianca Faulk informed the council that permits have been pulled for this property and demolition has begun. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing on 352 Dorset Street was closed. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, property owners were given ninety days to clean up and demolish and remove all materials. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, and duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the following Resolution to execute an act of substantial completion from Gulf Coast Underground, LLC pertaining to the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation LCDBG FY 2022 Project. resolution Resolution of SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA, AN ACT OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FROM GULF COAST UNDERGROUND, LLC, CONTRACTOR, PERTAINING TO THE COMPLETION OF A CONTRACT FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION LCDBG FY 2022.                 Whereas, Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, as Contractor, has substantially completed the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation LCDBG FY 2022, for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, as of October 21, 2024, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto, with the exceptions noted on the list of deficiencies attached hereto; and                 Whereas, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana desired to accept the work as being substantially complete, subject to the correction within the lien period of the listed deficiencies;                 Now, therefore, it be resolved by the City of Breaux Bridge, of the Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana, that the Mayor of the said City of Breaux Bridge be and is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Substantial Completion, accepting the work as being substantially complete and that the Mayor be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Notice of Substantial Completion recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.                 The foregoing resolution was offered by Ryan Breaux and seconded by Albert Menard. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:                    Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS:                   None ABSTAIN:            None ABSENT:              None                 And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2024. /s/ Ricky Calais                                                                Ricky Calais, Mayor /s/ Kristi LeBlanc                            Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                     Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux,  and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Ricky Calais to renew City’s contract with Acadian Ambulance Service. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais to purchase a Public Works Storage building with an estimated cost of $37,000. Upon motion of Albert Menard, and duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the following Resolution Calling for the Adoption of the Systems…