February 10, 2026
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, FEBRUARY 10, 2026. 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 Funds, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT: Scotty Borel and Albert Menard. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the deletion of the following items to the agenda: #7 Rules to show cause: Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the January 13, 2026, City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Alderman accepted the request by Atchafalaya Trace Subdivision Phase IV to get Final Plat approval. For all improvements that are not completed at the time of Final Plat approval, the Planning Committee has set the amount of no less than 125% of cost to construction; no longer than 2 years to be completed; and must be secured with an Irrevocable Line of Credit (ILOC). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2321 (An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting Berard Street as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated South of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated North of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” 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.) Mayor Calais explained that this ordinance is similar to a previous one passed by the council to rezone parts of Grand Point and Main Street.Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained that the proposed C-1 designation is a mixed-use district, which fits this area. He explained that there is currently a mix of residential and commercial properties in this area. Mayor Calais stated that residential lots in this area are prohibited from getting permits for renovations or additions because they are in a commercial zone. This change would allow those homeowners to access these permits. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, and there being no further input, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance # 2321. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2321 (An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting Berard Street as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated South of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated North of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” 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 2321 An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting Berard Street as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated South of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated North of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for…