September 2026

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, AUGUST 11, 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: Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc Absent: Ryan Breaux Upon motion of  Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen removed the following item from the agenda:             Item #9: Introduce Ordinance #2324 (An ordinance to rezone to an R-e Zoning District, as described in chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, each and every lot abutting Wild Cherry Lane or Sidney Drive from Hebert Drive to Suzie Drive and each and every lot abutting Suzie Drive, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlines in “red” on the 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.) Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 14, 2026. Upon motion Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the special meeting held on July 30, 2026. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the opening of bids of surplus vehicles and equipment. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution declaring certain items as surplus moveable property and authorizing the donation of said surplus moveable property to the Parish of St. Martin. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SAID SURPLUS MOVEABLE PROPERTY TO THE PARISH OF ST MARTIN             WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge discussed the adoption of a resolution which would declare certain items, owned by the City of Breaux Bridge (the “City”), as surplus moveable property in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R.S. 33:4711.1 (B)(3), and authorizing Mayor Ricky Calais to execute a Donation of Movables of said surplus movable property, in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Section 14 (E) of the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana R.S. 38:2319.21, to: PARISH OF ST MARTIN, a political subdivision located in the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana, whose functions include public drainage and infrastructure and whose mailing address is P.O Box 9, St. Martinville, Louisiana, 70582”); WHEREAS, the City owns certain movable property, specifically culverts, that were utilized by the City of Breaux Bridge; WHEREAS, the City has determined that the following culverts are no longer needed for public purposes by the City, and are thus surplus movable property in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R.S. 33:4711.1 (B)(3): WHEREAS, the City has learned that Parish of St. Martin is in need of, and desires a donation from the City of, additional culverts to be utilized by their government for the purposes of public drainage or infrastructure; WHEREAS, the City hereby wishes to donate the culverts to the Parish of St. Martin in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Section 14 (E) of the Louisiana Constitution and Louisiana R.S. 38:2319.21; WHEREAS, all the terms and conditions of the proposed donation of the Vehicles have been memorialized in the document entitled DONATION OF MOVABLES, a copy of which was presented to the Board of Aldermen as part of this proposed resolution; and WHEREAS,  on this 11th day of August, 2026, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, at its regularly scheduled meeting convened on August 11, 2026, resolved that it hereby adopts this Resolution and declares the aforementioned items as surplus moveable property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen do hereby express approval of the aforementioned Donation of Movables between and among the City and the Parish of St. Martin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution expressly authorizes Mayor Ricky J. Calais to execute the aforementioned Donation of Movables between and among the City and the Parish of St. Martin. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Alderman Albert Menard, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 11th day of August, 2026: YEAS: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS:  None ABSENT: Ryan Breaux ABSTAIN: None                                                         AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 11th day of August, 2026. CERTIFICATE             I, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge on August 11, 2026, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________ KRISTI LeBLANC, CLERK                Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. _______________________________                      _________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc                                                             Ricky Calais City Clerk                                                                   Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 8:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon Absent: Eddy Leblanc, Scotty Borel Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a Resolution in support of an application to the Delta Regional Authority to secure a grant for the construction of an access road into the northwest quadrant off I-10. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE APPLICATION TO THE DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY REGARDING THE ACCESS ROAD INTO THE I-10 NORTHWEST QUADRANT PROJECT WHEREAS,         the City of Breaux Bridge is applying to the Delta Regional Authority for $500,000 to assist with the construction of an access road into the property in the northwest quadrant off Interstate-10; and WHEREAS,         this access road would help in our efforts to attract and drive commercial development along our interstate corridor; and WHEREAS,         the City of Breaux Bridge sees this construction and future development as critical to growing our revenue, which then will help support ongoing improvements in the quality of life of this community; and WHEREAS,  on this 30th day of July, 2026, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge authorizes and directs Mayor Ricky J. Calais to request the approval by the Delta Regional Authority of our grant application in support of the construction of the northwest quadrant access road. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Albert Menard, duly seconded by Alderman Ryan Breaux, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 30th day of July, 2026: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon       NAYS: None ABSENT: Scotty Borel, Eddy LeBlanc        ABSTAIN: None                                                            AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 30th day of July, 2026. CERTIFICATE           I, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge on July 30, 2026, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________      KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK                           Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. ___________________________                 ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                   Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                    Mayor

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, JULY 14, 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, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc Absent:None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the agenda:             #14. Consider approving the replacement of the Park Hardy playground equipment.             #15. Consider resolution to authorize the auction of surplus equipment.             #16.  Consider introducing Ordinance #2342 Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the June 9, 2026, city council regular meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to go into executive session. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to proceed under the advice of legal counsel. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2340 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Section 23-5.10 regarding zoning regulations applicable to the C-1 Zoning District for neighborhood mixed districts to include automobile sales and automobile detail services, and matters related thereto). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2341 (An ordinance to rezone to a R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, all lots abutting Cecile Boulevard, lots that abutting Blanchard Street with the Parcel ID 06901J1529, 06901J1429, 06901J1428, and 06901J1327, and the portion of the lots with Parcel ID 08001A3260 and 0800003713 that are R-2, 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). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux and seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution declaring that the construction of roadways extending Mills Avenue and Champagne Boulevard and the acquire land on which to construct said roadways are necessary for the public interest, and approval for Mayor to have such properties appraised and to acquire such properties and matters relating thereto. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS EXTENDING MILLS AVENUE AND CHAMPAGNE BOULEVARD AND TO ACQUIRE LAND ON WHICH TO CONSTRUCT SAID ROADWAYS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST, APPROVAL FOR MAYOR TO HAVE SUCH PROPERTIES APPRAISED AND TO ACQUIRE SUCH PROPERTIES AND MATTERS RELATING THERETO             WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, have determined that the extension of Mills Avenue and of Champagne Boulevard sufficient to link Mills Avenue to Doyle Melancon Road and to Champagne Boulevard is necessary for the public interest in that the construction of said roadway will permit economic development along said roadway in areas which presently do not have access to public road frontage; WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, have determined that the construction of said roadways is further necessary for the public interest in that the construction of said roadway will allow for faster and more efficient flow of traffic throughout the City of Breaux Bridge; WHEREAS, following consultation with the City Engineer and with the intent to minimize the burden on adjacent landowners while maximizing the efficiency of the route of the proposed roadway, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge have determined most advantageous route of the proposed roadway is to traverse the parcels of property (hereinafter the “Subject Parcels”) shown in the plats of survey dated April 23, 2026 by Domingue, Szabo & Associates, Incorporated and attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the Subject Parcels can be acquired by voluntary sale of the same from the property owner or by expropriation through judicial process; WHEREAS, regardless of the means of acquisition of the Subject Parcels by the City of Breaux Bridge, it is necessary to have the value of said parcels of property for same determined by appraisal of the same; WHEREAS,on this 14th day of July, 2026, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, hereby declare that the extension of Mills Avenue and of Champagne Boulevard and the construction of roadways sufficient to link Mills Street to Doyle Melancon Road and to Champagne Boulevard and the acquisition of land necessary to accomplish same is necessary for the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, hereby declare that the most advantageous route of the proposed roadway is to traverse the Subject Parcels as described above. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Ricky Calais, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to engage the services of a licensed real estate appraiser to…