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…

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, MARCH 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, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. Abest:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:             #13: Introduce Ordinance #2325 (An ordinance to rezone lots from a C-2 Zoning District to a R-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.2, two lots located at 425 Gaston Street being identified as Parcel No. 06901K4923 and 06901G1121 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor 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 Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the February 10, 2026, City Council Meeting. The Board of Aldermen brought a rule to show cause for the property at 403 11th Street to the table.Compliance Coordinator Bianca Faulk explained that she did not receive any responses from the property owners, nor were they present at the meeting. Councilman Menard recommended that the Council condemn the property so the City could take action to clean it up. Inspector Rodney Richard recommend that because this property is in a dilapidated, unsafe state, the Council should condemn and move to demolish after the allotted amount of days.Councilman Melancon stated that the first complaint he received was in May 2021.  He stated that the Council and City have been more than fair in giving the property owners time to take action to correct the issues. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the condemnation of the property at 403 11th Street, further moving that the owners be given 30 days to take action to bring the property to code and after 30 days, the City would have the authority to demolish the structure. The Boad of Aldermen brought a rule to show case for the property at 401 Gravouia Drive to the table.Compliance Coordinator Bianca Faulk explained that conversations with the property owner about the issues have been going on since 2021.  She explained that in April of 2024 2 citations were issued, but no action was taken.Councilman Melancon asked if there were utilities connected to the home. The property owner replied that there were no utilities connected.Inspector Richard stated that the condition of this property would be classified as a blighted property. Because of this, the City could allow a certain amount of time to the owner to clean up the property and, if not done by that time, the City could go in and clean up the property.Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen granted the property owner of 401 Gravouia Drive 30 days to clean up the property to code, and if not done after those 30 days, the City would have the authority to clean up the property. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution supporting the City of Breaux Bridge application to the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding the Berard Street Sidewalk Project. RESOLUTION CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE APPLICATION TO THE ACADIANA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION REGARDING THE BERARD STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT WHEREAS,   the City of Breaux Bridge has received approval of its application to construct sidewalks along Berard Street (Highway 31) from Refinery Street to Mills Avenue; and WHEREAS,   this addition to our sidewalk network will enhance pedestrian traffic and more effectively connect sections of our community; and WHEREAS,   the City of Breaux Bridge agrees to assume full responsibility for the required match, for design and construction engineering and inspection, for managing and maintaining the project, and for legal liability incurred as a result of the project; and WHEREAS,  on this 10th day of March, 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 assistance of and funding from the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning organization and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in support of the construction of the Berard Street sidewalks from Refinery Street to Mills Avenue. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Aldermen Albert Menard, duly seconded by Aldermen Scotty Borel, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 10th day of March, 2026: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlancNAYS: None ABSENT: None          ABSTAIN: None                                                                                AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 10th day of March, 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 March 10, 2026, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________      KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK                                                                               Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Report. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION…

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, JANUARY 13, 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, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc Absent: Scotty Borel Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of the following item to the agenda:             #10 – Appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the December 9, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution of authorizing and directing Mayor to execute an Act of Acceptance from Elliot Construction, LLC, pertaining to the completion of the Armentine Cove Outfall for the City of Breaux Bridge. Resolution of Acceptance             A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from Elliott Construction, LLC, of Grand Coteau, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Armentine Cove Outfall Addition for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.                 Whereas, Elliott Construction, LLC, as Contractor, has substantially completed the Armentine Cove Outfall Addition for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and                 Whereas, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;                 Now, therefore, it be resolved by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance 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, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc     Nays None     Absent Scotty Borel                 And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 13th day of January, 2026. Attest: By_______________________________                                BY                                                                                                                  Secretary                                                                                                                Mayor NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE             TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially to all subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials: Public Notice is hereby given according to law that the undersigned Owner has accepted, as substantially complete, the work done on the Armentine Cove Outfall Addition by Elliott Construction, LLC, Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated September 11, 2025, and recorded under Book No. 1828, page 533 in the Records of the Clerk of Court, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana;                 All subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials must assert whatever claim they may have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of said Contract, according to law, within 45 days from registration hereof.                                                                                 CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA                                                                                 BY:_______________________________                                                                                                 Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Date:  14th day of January, 2026. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to delete the following item of the agenda and to table at the February meeting:             #8 – Rules to show cause: Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation of Chief LeBlanc to hire Christopher Lantier as Patrol Officer. A motion was offered by Ryan Breaux, to recommend the nomination of Eddy LeBlanc as Mayor Pro Tempe. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the nomination of Scotty Borel as Mayor Pro Tempe for the year of 2026. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. ______________________________                        ______________________________ 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 A CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 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, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc Absent: None Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard Item # 14 (Enter into Executive Session to discuss Chief’s recommendation to terminate one employee) and Item #15 (Approve or deny recommendation of Chief to terminate one employee, Joshua Martin) were deleted from the agenda. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the November 11, 2025 Mayor and Board of Alderman meeting were approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2318 (An ordinance to rezone to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting the northern boundary of Park Avenue from Poydras Highway to 11th Street, and identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901L2706, 06901L2807, 06901L2910, 06901L3011, 06901L3112, 06901L3214, 06901L3315, 06901L3416, 06901L3518, 06901L3619, 06901L3822, 06901L4330, 06901L4330, 06901L4634, 06901L4735, 06901L4736, 06901L4531, 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.) was opened. City Attorney Bart Hebert and the Board of Aldermen discussed the changes from Commercial to Residential. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the following ordinance was adopted: ORDINANCE NUMBER 2318 An ordinance to rezone to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting the northern boundary of Park Avenue from Poydras Highway to 11th Street, and identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901L2706, 06901L2807, 06901L2910, 06901L3011, 06901L3112, 06901L3214, 06901L3315, 06901L3416, 06901L3518, 06901L3619, 06901L3822, 06901L4330, 06901L4634, 06901L4735, 06901L4736, 06901L4531, 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. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 9th day of December, 2025, that: The regulations for the R-3 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to certain lots abutting Park Avenue from Poydras Street to 11th Street, all said lots to be rezoned of 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 which lots are further identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901L2706, 06901L2807, 06901L2910, 06901L3011, 06901L3112, 06901L3214, 06901L3315, 06901L3416, 06901L3518, 06901L3619, 06901L3822, 06901L4330, 06901L4634, 06901L4735, 06901L4736, and 06901L4531 – the portion of said parcel designated as Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 of Block 7 of Broussard Addition to the Town 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 9th day of December, 2025, that this ordinance shall become effective upon signature of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the lapse…

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:OO P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025. 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, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc Absent: None Upon Motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, Item #9(Introduce Ordinance #2323 to declare vacant lot located at 329 Berard Street,  Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such property by private sale to X for $X5 (appraised price), and matters related thereto) was deleted from the agenda. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following items to the agenda: Item #17-Review Status of 403 11th Street, Item #18-Accept WWTP upgrade project and Item #19-Gary Drive and Dell Drive [project to the agenda. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the October 14, 2025 Council Meeting were approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the council approved to adopt Resolution authorizing the Mayor to place for public bid the purchase of residential building located at 227 Refinery street which is to be removed from city lot by highest bidder at highest bidder’s sole cost and expense, in addition thereto the minimum bid amount to be paid to the city is set at $15,000.00. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council authorized the Mayor to enter into agreement with lawyers, Burns Charest LLP (which includes any successor to the partnership of BC) and Barry J. Sallinger, in connection with claims against various entities, including Lumen Technologies and AT&T (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Defendants,”) for all claims for damages arising out of contamination from lead-wrapped cables and the prosecution of those Claims. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2317(An ordinance approving and adopting an Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Sewer system repairs to address infiltration issues; (2) Engineering and construction costs associated with the Mills Avenue and Champagne Blvd extension projects: (3) Access road improvements and/or construction regarding property development along I-10, to be funded through the use of tax proceeds generated by the special tax imposed by Sales Tax District No. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.)was opened. Mayor Calais stated that the city needs to pass Ordinance to spend 80% taxing money and that the city collects about $l million in taxing district and requires an ordinance to spend $80% of proceeds. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance # 2317 was adopted.                                                             ORDINANCE NUMBER 2317 An ordinance approving and adopting an Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Sewer system repairs to address infiltration issues; (2) Engineering and construction costs associated with the Mills Avenue and Champagne Blvd extension projects: (3) Access road improvements and/or construction regarding property development along I-10, to be funded through the use of tax proceeds generated by the special tax imposed by Sales Tax District No. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, by Act Number 923 of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session, La.R.S. 33:2711 was amended by the enactment of subparagraph D thereof to permit a municipality such as the City of Breaux Bridge to create a special sales tax district within a portion of the municipality for the purpose of levying and collecting a one (1%) per cent sales and use tax; WHEREAS, the said Act Number 923 mandated that the proceeds from such a tax be used by the municipality pursuant to the specific terms and conditions of an intergovernmental agreement between the municipality and the sales tax district; WHEREAS, the said Act Number 923 further mandated that the proceeds of the aforementioned tax be utilized for the payment of the costs and expenses of constructing, improving, and maintaining the municipality’s infrastructure which services property located within its jurisdictional boundaries or be used to promote the economic development of both the district and municipality; WHEREAS, on November 11, 2008, by Ordinance Number 2163, the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge created a special sales tax district and designated it as “Sales Tax District No. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana” (“District”); WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 2163, the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge further approved and adopted an intergovernmental agreement between it and the District with respect to the use and expenditure of the proceeds of the taxes generated by the District; WHEREAS, on November 11, 2008, by Ordinance Number 2164, the District and/or the City of Breaux Bridge levied and imposed a sales and use tax of one (1%) per cent upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and on sales of services within the District, commencing on January 1, 2009; WHEREAS, the aforementioned intergovernmental agreement, as well as Ordinance Number 2164, created with the fiscal agent bank of the City of Breaux Bridge a special fund designated as the “Sales Tax District No. 1 Infrastructure Fund”, into which fund there would be deposited and held as…

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:OO P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025. 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 Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:             Item #17 Consider reappointing Kenneth LeBlanc to the SMEDA Board. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen deleted the following item to the agenda:             Item #7: Adopt a Resolution Dedicating Debra Drive in Honor of Russell Hanes. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Niel Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen deleted the following item to the agenda:             Item #15: Introduce Ordinance #2321 (An Ordinance to declare vacant lot located at 329 Berard Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such property by private sale to X for $X5 (appraised price), and matters related thereto.)-Mayor Calais Councilman Scotty Borel asked to be excused. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddie LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the October 21, 2025 Council Meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution Calling for the Adoption of the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire as Required by the Office of the Legislative Auditor, State of Louisiana. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEMS SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE AS REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, STATE OF LOUISIANA. WHEREAS, The Legislative Auditor, State of Louisiana requires a Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire, and; WHEREAS, Said questionnaire is to be completed and submitted to the Auditing Firm of Kolder, Champagne, Slaven and Company, LLC and; WHEREAS, Said questionnaire must be adopted by a resolution of the Board of Aldermen, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen, of the City of Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on this the 11th day of July, that the aforementioned Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire is hereby adopted by the City of Breaux Bridge; BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, said completed questionnaire and this resolution are forwarded to the auditing firm Kolder, Champagne, Slaven and Company, LLC Certified Public Accountants engaged by the City of Breaux Bridge. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote and the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:  Ryan Breaux, Albert Menard, Niel Melancon, and Eddie LeBlanc NAYS: None ABSENT:  Scotty Borel And the resolution was adopted this one Thibod aux, Howard Ale Mic11th day of July 2017, at which meeting a quorum was present. GIVEN UNDER MY OFFICIAL SIGNATURE and seal of office, this 11th day of July, 2017.                                                                                     ____________________                                                                                     Ricky Calais                                                                                     Mayor ATTEST : _____________________ Kristi LeBlanc City Clerk Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Niel Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved hiring of one police officer, Cynthia Bethel. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddie LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved Consider the following with respect to Phase II of Atchafalaya Trace subdivision:  approval of Breaux Bridge One, LLC’s submission of proposal for Act of Dedication to the City, approval of Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Breaux Bridge One, LLC’s Dedication by the City and grant of authority for Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City ; approval and acceptance of Breaux Bridge One, LLC’s request to the City to accept the Phase II of Atchafalaya Trace subdivision’s improvements as completed; approval of City Engineer’s determination of amount for the construction costs of the Phase II of Atchafalaya Trace subdivision improvements for purposes of warranty and maintenance agreements an maintenance bonds; approval Initial Two Year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between City and Breaux Bridge One, LLC and contractor and grant of authority for Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City, approval and acceptance Irrevocable Letters of Credit for first year and second year of  Initial Two Year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between City and Breaux Bridge One, LLC and contractor. Upon motion of Ryan Brreaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2315 (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, all lots abutting Grand Point Avenue from Poydras Street to Doyle Melancon Road, less and except that lot identified as Tract 1 on a plat of survey recorded under Entry No. 238018 of the official records of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, 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.) Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained that rezoning this area to C-1 would allow both residential and commercial. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Niel Melancon and unanimously carried, there having been no further input from the Council or public, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2315. Upon motion of Niel Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2315 (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, all lots abutting Grand Point…

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:OO P.M. ON TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 9, 2025. 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, Albert Menard, and Neil Melancon Absent:  Eddy LeBlanc Upon motion of Alber Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:             Item #13: Consider authorizing Chief LeBlanc to purchase replacement duty weapons for the Police Department. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:             Item #14: Adopt a Resolution in support of a Proclamation declaring October 2025 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Breaux Bridge. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following sets of minutes: Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution and Notice of Acceptance from Co-D Construction pertaining to the completion of the Cecile Boulevard Sidewalk Addition. Resolution of Acceptance             A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from Co-D Construction of Louisiana, LLC, of Parks, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Cecile Boulevard Sidewalk Addition for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.             Whereas, Co-D Construction of Louisiana, LLC, as Contractor, has substantially completed the Cecile Boulevard Sidewalk Addition for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and             Whereas, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;             Now, therefore, it be resolved by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.             The foregoing resolution was offered by Albert Menard and seconded by Scotty Borel. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas Ryan  Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon     Nays None     Absent Eddy LeBlanc             And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 9th day of September, 2025. Attest: By_______________________________                 BY                                                                                          Secretary                                                                                 Mayor NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE             TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially to all subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials: Public Notice is hereby given according to law that the undersigned Owner has accepted, as substantially complete, the work done on the Cecile Boulevard Sidewalk Addition by Co-D Construction of Louisiana, LLC, Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated April 26, 2024, and recorded under Book No. 1779, page 289 in the Records of the Clerk of Court, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana;             All subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials must assert whatever claim they may have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of said Contract, according to law, within 45 days from registration hereof.                                                             CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA                                                             BY:_______________________________                                                                         Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Date:  9th day of September, 2025. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to engage in public works endeavors with St. Martin Parish Government regarding the Elise D Drive drainage project. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution that calls for entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Martin parish Government regarding the Belle Terre drainage project. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution authorizing Mayor Calais to place for public bid the purchase of residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, which residential building is to be removed from said city lot by highest bidder at highest bidder’s sole cost and expense, and in addition thereto, the minimum bid amount to be paid to the City is set at $15,000. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2315 (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, all lots abutting Grand Point Avenue from Poydras Street to Doyle Melancon Road, less and except that lot identified as Tract 1 on a plat of survey recorded under Entry No. 238018 of the official records of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, 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 Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2316 (An ordinance to rezone to an R-4 Zoning District,…

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:OO P.M. ON TUESDAY,  AUGUST 12, 2025. 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:  Bryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc. Absent:  Neil Melancon Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the minutes of the July 8, 2025, Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda:             Item #4  Approve appointment of Lee Durio as counsel for the Board of Adjustments. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved Lee Durio as counsel for the Board of Adjustments. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.  ____________________________               ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc CMC                                      Ricky Calais City Clerk                                                                   Mayor