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June 9, 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 JUNE 9, 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 Board of Aldermen and Mayor. Present: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the May, 12, 2026 meeting were approved with the following change:             A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE APPLICATION            TO THE ACADIANA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION/DOTD            REGARDING THE POYDRAS STREET SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2328 (Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the Municipal Budget for Fiscal year Ending June 30, 2026 be Amended According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as Exhibit “A”.) was opened for discussion. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, there being no further input, the public hearing on Ordinance #2328 was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance #2328 as submitted. ORDINANCE 2328 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA, THAT THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in session on June 9, 2026 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on the 9th day of June, 2026, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, seconded by Ryan Breaux, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: The Board of Aldermen, on June 9, 2026 adopted Ordinance number 2328 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc Nays: None Absent: None Attest: None ___________________________________________ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk ___________________________________________          _____________________ Ricky Calais, Mayor                                                               Date “Exhibit A” City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Fiscal Year June 30, 2026 Budget  General Fund  Sales Tax Fund  Dist Sales Tax Fund  Utility    Fund Revenues Taxes       900,155    6,822,796    1,089,220                   – Licenses & Permits       542,161                   –                   –                   – Intergovernmental       789,051                   –                   –                   – Charges for Services       970,095                   –                   –    4,248,224 Fines & Forfeits         87,926                   –                   –                   – Parks & Recreation         67,610 Miscellaneous       178,511           2,880                   –         75,470 Total Revenues    3,535,509    6,825,676    1,089,220    4,323,694 Expenditures General Government    2,428,282       109,100         17,000                   – Bridges & Streets    2,207,022                   –                   –                   – Sanitation       995,000                   –                   –                   – Police    3,656,392                   –                   –                   – Fire                   –                   –                   –                   – Parks & Recreation       510,444                   –                   –                   – Utility Fund                   –                   –                   –    4,884,759 Transfers In: Sales Tax Fund #1  (3,200,000)                   –                   –     (200,000) Sales Tax Fund #2  (2,000,000)                   –                   –                   – Dist Sls Tx Fd     (200,000)                   –                   –     (600,000) Dist Sls Tx Maint Fd                   –                   –                   –                   – General Fund                   –                   –                   –                   – Utility Fund                   –                   –                   –                   – LCDBG Grant                   –                   –                   –                   – CDBG Sewer                   –                   –                   –                   – Sewer Spec Assess                   –                   –                   – Transfers Out: General Fund                   –    5,200,000                   –                   – Dist Sls Tax Fd                   –                   –                   –                   – Dist Sls Tx Maint Fd                   –                   –                   –                   – 2008 St Imp Debt Service                   –                   –                   –                   – Cecile Blvd Sidewalks                   –         70,556 2023 Sls Tx #2 Sinking Fd                   –       941,964                   –                   – Park Fund                   –                   –       200,000                   – Utility Fund                   –       200,000       600,000                   – Limited Tx Rev Bd 2010         25,588                      –                   – 2015 Rev Bond Sink Fund                   –                   –         78,042                   – Capital Project Funds                   –                   –                   –       334,698 Total Expenditures    4,422,728    6,521,620       895,042    4,419,457 Excess (Deficiency) Of Rev & Other Sources Over Expen & Other Uses     (887,219)       304,056       194,178       (95,763) Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2329 (Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana that the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027 Be Adopted According to the terms and Figures contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as Exhibit “A”.) was opened for discussion. Mayor Ricky Calais requested the following items to be changed on the budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027.                    Line item 101-533 Increase by 38,000 Motor equipment maintenance            Capital Outlay Project to extend sewer – Local Bond Funds $350,000            Sewer line infiltration/East Bridge St, School, 6th Street-Create Capital Outlay sewer line            repair in the new…

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May 12, 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,  MAY 12,2026 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 Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, a resolution supporting application to AMPO for Poydras Street sidewalks was added as Item #15 to the agenda. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, open bids for surplus equipment advertised April 22, 2026 was added as Item #16 to the agenda. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the April 14, 2026 council meeting were approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried the council moved to go into executive session. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the council moved to come out of executive session. Chester Cedars gave an update on the litigation with RaceTrac appeal lodged by the owners and informed that the city had prevailed on every previous matter and advised the matter would be argued before the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, and that he felt the city has strong legal standing. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted: Resolution of Acceptance 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 ACCEPTANCE FROM NCMC, LLC CONTRACTOR, PERTAINING TO THE COMPLETION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE FILTER REHABILITATION AT THE BREAUX BRIDGE WATER TREATMENT PLANT                 Whereas, NCMC, L.L.C., as Contractor, has substantially completed the Filter Rehabilitation Project, for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, as of May 5, 2026, 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 Albert Menard and seconded by Ryan Breaux. 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 May 2026. /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 public hearing on Ordinance # 2323(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 Jerry Hale for $2000.00 (appraised price), and matters related thereto) was opened. Mayor Calais explained the small section of the property located at the corner of Dorset and Berard Street purchased by the city to widen the road and property owner Jerry Hale was the adjacent property owner to the property purchased and advised the council the city had no use for the property. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried there being no public input, the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried Ordinance #2323 was adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 2323 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 Jerry Hale for the sum of $2,000.00, the appraised fair market value of such property, and matters related thereto. WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge (the “City”) purchased the property located at 329 Berard Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 (the “Property”) for the purpose widening of Dorset Street (the “Project”);  WHEREAS, the Project did not require use of the entirety of the Property, and the unused portion of the Property remainingafter the Project (the “Lot”) is not needed for any public purpose by the City; WHEREAS, the City obtained an appraisal of the Lot by Ransel Real Estate Appraisals dated September 17, 2025 whereby the fair market value of the Lot was determined to be the sum of Two Thousand and No/100 ($2,000.00) Dollars (the “Appraised Value”); WHEREAS, Jerry Hale owns land adjacent to the Lot and has agreed to purchase the Lot from the City for the Appraised Value; WHEREAS, Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 authorizes a municipality to dispose of any property not needed for a public purpose; and the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen have determined that the Lot is no longer serves any public purpose;   WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:4712 B, before the City may sell public property to private persons, it must declare that the property is no longer needed for a public purpose, and an ordinance must be introduced, giving the reasons for the action on the part of the…

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April 14, 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,  APRIL 14,2026 Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Present: Ryan Breaux, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc Absent: Scotty Borel and Neil Melancon Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the deletion and rewording of the following item to the agenda: #7 – Adopt a Resolution in support of an application to the Lafayette MPO regarding the resurfacing of Rees Street (State highway 328) from E Bridge Street to Refinery Street Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the deletion of the following item to the agenda: #8 – Adopt ordinance #2323 (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 Jerry Hale for $2,000 (appraised price), and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the March 10, 2026, City Council Regular Metting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution supporting of the application to Lafayette MPO regarding the Rees Street sidewalk improvement. RESOLUTION CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE APPLICATION TO THE ACADIANA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION / DOTD REGARDING THE REES STREET SIDWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS,   Rees Street is a major route for pedestrian traffic within the City limits of the City; and WHEREAS,   the sidewalks along Rees Street from Refinery Street to E Bridge Street would benefit from upgrading to ADA standards; and WHEREAS,   the City of Breaux Bridge is eligible to apply to the Acadiana Planning Commission and Lafayette MPO for Federal funding under the Feder Pavement Preservation Program; and WHEREAS,  the City 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 because of the project; and WHEREAS,  on this 14th day of April, 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 improvements to sidewalks along Rees Street from Refinery Street to E Bridge Street. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Aldermen Alber Menard, duly seconded by Aldermen Ryan Breaux, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 14th day of April, 2026: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Albert Menard, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS: None ABSENT: Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon         ABSTAIN: None                                            AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 14th day of April, 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 April 14, 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 opened public hearing on 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.) Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained the Ordinance further. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen, with no further input, the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2325. ORDINANCE NUMBER 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. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 14th day of April, 2026, that: The regulations for the R-1 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.2, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to two certain lots located at 425 Gaston Street, being identified as Parcel Nos. 06901K4923 and 06901G1121 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor.  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…

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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…

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March 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, 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…

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January 13, 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, 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

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December 9, 2025

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…

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November 11, 2025

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…

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October 14, 2025

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…

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