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, APRIL 9, 2024. 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 Fund and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. Absent:  None Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda: #15 – Consider authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid on the Cecile                               Boulevard Sidewalk Project and authorize Mayor to sign the contract                            awarding the bid to CO-D Construction. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the March 12, 2024, City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution proclaiming April to be “Fair Housing Month”. STATE OF LOUISIANA City of Breaux Bridge PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all Americans – individually and collectively – to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom from housing discrimination wherever it exists; and WHEREAS, this law guarantees for each citizen that critical, personal element of freedom of choice – selection of the home, and WHEREAS, a fair housing law has been passed by the State of Louisiana, and implementation of the law requires the positive commitment, involvement and support of each of our citizens, and WHEREAS, the department and agencies of the State of Louisiana are to provide leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all our citizens, and WHEREAS, barriers that dimmish the rights and limit the options of any citizen to freely choose a home will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; the City of Breaux Bridge does hereby proclaim the month of April 2024 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH In the City of Breaux Bridge  ______________________ Ricky J. Calais, Mayor City of Breaux Bridge Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the Millage Rates for 2024. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION                 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2024 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Breaux Bridge:                                                                                                 MILLAGE           General Alimony                                                             4.230 mills 5140001                 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2024, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.                 The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:                 YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc                 NAYS:  None                 ABSTAINED: None                 ABSENT:  None CERTIFICATE             I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on April 9, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.                 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 10th day of April, 2024.                 __________________________                                                  ________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                                                        Ricky Calais, Mayor Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2297 (An Ordinance to rezone to a C-2 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 0f the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5,11, the portions of the following lots, only to the extent located with a R-1 Zoning District prior to the adoption of this ordinance, which lots are identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor as Parcel ID Nos. 0690003142, 0690003043, 0690003543, 06901D1665 and 0690003137, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge; and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same: and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2298 (An Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 6-16, 6-20, 6-25, 6-26, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-51, 6-81, 6-82, 6-101, Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2299 (An ordinance to rezone to a R-4 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.5, each and every lot abutting Richard Street, Sterling Street, William Street, Nettie Street, Skipper Street, and Castille Street, and each and every lot east of Margaret Street and west of Alexander Street and abutting Anderson 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…

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 12, 2024. 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 Fund and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. Absent:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried the minutes of the February 14, 2024, Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit for 2024. RESOLUTION CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Breaux Bridge informs Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen: 1.            Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report, which is attached to this Resolution. On roll call, the above Resolution was adopted as follows: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc                 NAYS: None                 ABSTAINED: None                 ABSENT: None                                                                                 ______________________________________                                                                                                         Ricky J. Calais, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk I certify that the following Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on March 12, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 13th day of March, 2024.                                                                                 _________________________________                                                                                 Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2296 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/ or re-enactment of Section 23-5.5 regarding zoning regulations applicable to R-4 concerning mobile homes, and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to hire 2 full time Patrol Officers as listed below: Terrell Joseph Bergeron Jarrad Miles Mouton Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Ricky Calais and City Attorney Bart Hebert to finalize a Tower lease agreement with AT & T requiring a certain type of structure that the Board agreed to and also applies to the Land and Option Lease agreement the City Attorney just revised. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Ricky Calais to purchase a drainage servitude for the Armentine Cove Outfall Canal for the appraised value.                 CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DRAINAGE SERVITUDE FOR ARMENTINE COVE OUTFALL CANAL FOR APPRAISED VALUE WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, previously determined that the construction of the Armentine Cove Outfall Canal and the acquisition of the accompanying permanent servitude of drainage on the property more particularly described as follows is necessary for the public interest, to wit: The 15-foot strip of land located adjacent to and contiguous with the existing drainage servitude located on the Northwestern 5 feet of that certain parcel of ground being known and designated as Lot 55 of Armentine Cove Subdivision on that certain plat of survey dated December 20, 2002, prepared by Charles W. “Bill” McLeod attached to act recorded under Entry Number 370932 of the records of the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court’s Office. Also shown as “PROPOSED 15’ DRAINAGE SERVITUE” on Map Showing Utility Servitudes To Be Acquired By The City of Breaux Bridge, LA from Jessie & Anastasia Knecht prepared by Devon C. Richard, dated November, 2020, a copy of which is attached hereto, located in Section 40, Township 9 South, Range 5 East, City of Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana (the “Property”); WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, previously empowered, authorized and directed Mayor Ricky Calais to engage the services of a licensed real estate appraiser to determine the value of the proposed servitude of drainage to be obtained by purchase or by expropriation; WHEREAS, the Appraisal dated October 31, 2023 and prepared by Michael T. Cope, a Licensed Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, established that the total estimated just compensation to the full extent of the owner’s loss for the acquisition of a permanent servitude of drainage on the Property is $11,010.00; WHEREAS,on this 12th day of March, 2024, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Alderman of the City of Breaux Bridge, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, hereby declare that the above-described permanent servitude of drainage on the Property should be purchased from the owners of the Property for the amount of $11,010.00. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Ricky Calais be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to offer to purchase from the owners of the Property for the amount of $11,010.00, and execute any and all acts necessary to acquire same, on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge the above-described permanent servitude of drainage on the Property that is necessary for the construction and maintenance of the Armentine Cove Outfall Canal; This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Aldermen Ryan  Breaux, duly seconded by Aldermen Albert Menard, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 12th day of March, 2024: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty…

  PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 9:30 A.M. ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order. Present:  Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc. Absent: Scotty Borel and Ryan Breaux Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution requesting financial assistance from the State of Louisiana under the fiscal year 2023-2024 Local Government Assistance Program and Community Water Enrichment Fund Program. The following resolution was offered by Albert Menard, seconded by Eddy LeBalnc and duly resolved: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM             WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has appropriated funding for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) Program; and             WHEREAS, the Local Government Assistance Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for a wide range of projects to improve public health, public safety, living conditions and for economic development purposes; and             WHEREAS, the Community Water Enrichment Fund Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for rehabilitation, improvements and new construction projects for community potable water systems; and             WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to submit applications to the Louisiana Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2023-20224 Local Government Assistance Program and also the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program.             NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge that Mayor Ricky J. Calais is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Local Government Assistance Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded; and             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded.              THEREUPON, the above resolution was declared adopted. ****************************************************************************** C E R T I F I C A T E             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 February 26, 2024 at which time a quorum was present and voting. ____________________________________                                                                                                             KRISTI LEBLANC                                                                                     CITY CLERK                                                                                     CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddie Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen deleted Item #5. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting.  ________________________________________             ______________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc                                                                                     Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                                             Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, February 14, 2024. 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 Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:   Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert Menard Absent:  Scotty Borel Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda: #16: Authorize Mayor to enter into Lease Agreement with landowner for sludge dumping. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the  Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the January 9, 2024 council meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council accepted the recommendation of City Engineer Chris Richard to award the Filter Rehabilitation Project to NCMC, LLC. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following Resolution and Notice of Acceptance on the Water Well #7 Project was adopted.                                                                                 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 WATER WELL NO. 7 by Griner Drilling Service, Inc., Contractor, under their contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated January 10, 2022, and recorded under Book No. 1699, page 253 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:  /S/ Ricky J. Calais_______                                                                         Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Date:  14th of February, 2024. 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 Griner Drilling Service, Inc., of Rayne, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the WATER WELL NO. 7 for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.             Whereas, Griner Drilling Service, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the WATER WELL NO. 7 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 Neil Melancon. 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 14th day of February, 2024. Attest: By/S/ Ricky Calais_____         Mayor By:  Kristi LeBlanc_________                         Secretary Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried with Neil Melancon abstaining from vote, the Council approved Mayor Calais to proceed with the purchase of the Periou-Clause Property located adjacent to Parc Hardy. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the public hearing on Ordinance #2292(An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-5.11 and 23-5.19.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to all C-2 and C-6 zoning districts, concerning regulation of overnight camping and/or recreational vehicle parks, and matters related thereto) was opened. Planning and zoning director, Jeremy Broussard explained the Ordinance was removing camp grounds and over night camping out of commercial districts C2 and C6 that have no regulations for it.  It is to remove them and come up with regulations to define and place what and where they want RV Park to be allowed. Mayor Calais explained he and Jeremy spoke and that Jeremy knows the neighboring cities that do not have specific sections or zones in their communities for campgrounds.  They basically adopt minimum design that if you want to come to their community this is the design you have to meet, very strict standards you have to build it, examples are paved roads and paved pads for the campers.  Mayor Calais stated there is no specific area in town you can put it.  They can come in front of the Planning and Zoning and council to state where they want to put it, they pick an area and come to get permission to put it there, that way it can be better regulated. Jeremy voiced it would make it more convenient to where the city would guide and place certain uses, that way they are not rezoning property and that way they don’t rezone property for campground and if they decide not to do the campground they don’t do some other use due to the rezoning of the property. Albert Menard asked Jeremy what zone is a RV Campground. Jeremy responded that they have it in C-2 and C-6. Albert Menard wanted to…

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 9, 2024. 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 Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:    Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried the minutes of the December 12, 2023 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and carried, with a recusal by Alderman Menard, the Board of Aldermen awarded the bids of surplus vehicles and equipment. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved an additional amount of approximately $33,000 to complete the improvement projects in Carl Williams Park. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen elected Alderman Albert Menard to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore for the year of 2024. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2293 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal of Sections 23-4.28 through 23-4.28.5, and by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-9 through 23-9.4 regarding zoning regulations and home occupation and matters related thereto.). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2294 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-11.2 and 23-13.2(3) regarding zoning regulations and fees for appeals to the board of adjustment and petitions for amendment of a zoning ordinance and matters related thereto.). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2295 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 19-13, 19-46 and 19-48 regarding subdivision regulation and fees for plan review and matters related thereto.). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved funding for baseball/softball facility dugout expansion and dugout benches in Parc Hardy for the approximate amount of $70,000. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen adjourned 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 AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023. 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 Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:    Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  Neil Melancon Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of one item to the agenda:             Item #14:    A Resolution authorizing an agreement with the state of Louisiana regarding the Grand Point sidewalk project. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded  by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to hire 3 New Patrol Officers as listed below:             Keilan Boyd             Traven Leblanc             Ryan Savoie Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to purchase 1 license plate reader system for 1 patrol car. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2292 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and /or re-enactment of Sections 23-5.11 and 23-5.19.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to all C-2 and C-6 zoning districts, concerning regulation of overnight camping and/or recreational vehicle parks, and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorizing the Mayor to sign the documented regarding Grand Point sidewalk project. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA REGARDING THE GRAND POINT SIDEWALK PROJECT WHEREAS,   the City of Breaux Bridge has been approved by the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding for State Project No. H.015354, the Grand Point Sidewalk project; and WHEREAS,   an agreement between Louisiana DOTD and the City of Breaux Bridge must be executed; and WHEREAS,   Mayor Ricky Calais is the Chief Executive of the City of Breaux Bridge; and WHEREAS,  on this 12th day of  December, 2023, 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 execute said agreement by way of his signature in support of the Grand Point Sidewalk project. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Aldermen Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Aldermen Albert Menard, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 12th day of December, 2023: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Eddy LeBlanc              NAYS: None ABSENT: Neil Melancon       ABSTAIN: None                                                                    AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 12th day of December, 2023. 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 December 12, 2023, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________      KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard, and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen adjourned 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 AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET OF 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023.  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 Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert                  Albert Menard Absent:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2023 and for the Special Meeting of October 31, 2023. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendations of Norris Theriot and Neil Angelle, to be appointed to the Breaux Bridge Civil Service Board. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Calais to authorize use of Capital Outlay Funds on the Cecile Boulevard sidewalk project. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution authorizing submittal of FY 2024/2025 LCDBG Application, and entering into agreements associated with administration and engineering services. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMITAL OF FY 2024/2025 LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION, AND ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge (“City”) desires to submit a fiscal year 2024/25 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (“LCDBG”) Public Facilities application (the “Application”); and, WHEREAS, the City intends to use local funds to pay for all administrative costs, including Application preparation, administrative consultant fees, and any other administrative costs incurred by the City associated with the Application; and, WHEREAS, the City intends to use local funds to pay for all engineering costs, including Application preparation, basic engineering design, surveying, permitting, project representation, and construction phase services incurred by the City associated with the Application; and,  WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Frye Magee, LLC, to perform all administrative consulting services associated with the Application, which includes assistance with developing the Application and performing all LCDBG administrative consulting duties following a grant award; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Domingue Szabo & Associates, Inc. to perform all engineering consulting services associates with the Application, which includes assistance with developing the Application and performing all necessary engineering consulting services following a grant award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA: Said Resolution having been read and considered by a quorum of the City Council, a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEA: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAY: None ABSENT: None WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above Resolution duly adopted in full on this 14th day of November, 2023. ATTEST: ________________________________                    ________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, Clerk                                                           Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take bids under advisement and award bids to the highest bidder. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution authorizing Phase II of the auction of surplus vehicles and equipment for City of Breaux Bridge. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA      WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, owns certain surplus movable property which is not needed for public purposes; and      WHEREAS, the City now desires to sell said surplus movable property to the highest bidder; and      THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, that the City of Breaux Bridge, will solicit bids for the sale of the following described surplus movable property, which is not needed for public purposes: 2001 Chevy Pickup   White 2006 Chevy Pickup   White 2006 Chevy Pickup   Silver 2004 Chevy Truck    White 2006 Chevy Truck    White      FURTHER RESOLVED that after the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Breaux Bridge will advertise for bids for said surplus property in accordance with law; FURTHER RESOLVED that Notice of this Resolution and the proposed sale of said movable property shall be published one time at least fifteen days prior to the date of the sale in the official journal of the city.      APPROVED AND ADOPTED at Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this ___th day of November 2023.                              _____________________________                              RICKY CALAIS, MAYOR _________________________________ KRISTI LeBLANC, CITY CLERK Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen entered into executive session to discuss pending litigation to approve a legal plan of action. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Executive Session. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation of the City Attorney.  Councilmen Albert Menard and Scotty Borel abstained due to conflict of interest. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. _________________________________                              ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                             Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                               Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 8:30 A.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Present:  Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc Absent: Ryan Breaux Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert LeBlanc to hire 3 New Patrol Officers as listed below: Zachary Williams Trevor Francis Byronneshia Dillon Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. _________________________________________             ________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                                          Ricky Calais City Clerk                                                                                             Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET OF 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023.  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 Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert                  Albert Menard Absent:  None Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the council approved adding as Item # 10 authorize Mayor to advertise for bids on the water ground storage tank repairs. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the minutes of the September 12, 2023 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 LCDBG was opened. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried there being no public input, the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the council authorized the City Engineer to pursue filing application for the LCDBG. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Following Resolution to Citizen participation Plan (LCDBG was adopted. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN RESOLUTION BY THE City of Breaux Bridge WHEREAS,  the  City of Breaux Bridge  has been afforded the opportunity to apply and participate in the State of Louisiana 2024/25 Community Development Block Grant Program administered by the Division of Administration; and, WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to establish procedures to ensure adequate citizen participation with the program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Breaux Bridge, that the attached policy entitled “Citizen Participation Plan” is hereby adopted. Passed, approved and adopted by the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, on the _10th_ day of October 2023.                                                             /S/Ricky J. Calais Mayor ___________________________________ Ricky J. Calais, Mayor              _/S/ Kristi LeBlanc____________________ Kristi LeBlanc, Clerk CERTIFICATE I, Krsiti LeBlanc, Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a Resolution passed, approved, and adopted by the City of Breaux Bridge  on the 10th day of October , 2023. _/S/ Kristi Leblanc____________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, Clerk CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN The­­­­­­­­­­ City of Breaux Bridge has adopted the following Citizen Participation Plan to meet the citizen participation requirements of Section 508 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The is committed through adoption of this plan to full and total involvement of all residents of the community in the composition, implementation and assessment of its Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. Attempts will be made to reach all citizens, with particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income, residents of slum and blighted areas and of areas in which funds are proposed to be used. A copy of this plan will be made available to the public upon request. As part of the citizen participation requirements and to maximize citizen interaction, the City of Breaux Bridge shall:  participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blighted areas and of areas in which funds are proposed to be used;                     moderate income that request such assistance in developing proposals;        met in the case of public hearings; and                    response, within fifteen days where practicable, to written complaints and                    grievances.  Written minutes of the hearings and an attendance roster will be                    maintained by Kristi LeBlanc, Clerk. PUBLIC HEARINGS Notices informing citizens of any public hearings will appear in the official journal of the City of Breaux Bridge a minimum of five calendar days prior to the hearing. In addition, notices will also be posted in the City Hall and the hearing will be publicized through local community organizations, i.e., churches, clubs, etc., and/or dissemination of leaflets in the target area. Hearings will be held at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries with accommodations for individuals with disabilities and non‐English speaking persons.  Whenever possible these hearings will be held within or near the target areas, at times affording participation by the most affected residents. First Notice/Public Hearing A. The public hearing to address LCDBG application submittal will be held approximately Seven calendar days prior to the deadline for submission of the application for the current funding cycle. The Citizen Participation Plan will be available at the hearing. The public notice for this hearing will state that the following will be discussed: 2. The range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount                   proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate                   income; 3. The plans of the City of Breaux Bridge for minimizing displacement of persons                   as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by                   the City of Breaux Bridge to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities;                  and 4. The City of Breaux Bridge prior performance of LCDBG programs funded by the State     of Louisiana.  In addition, the notice shall state that all citizens, particularly low and     moderate income residents of slum and blighted areas, are encouraged to submit     their views and proposals regarding community development and housing needs.     Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals to: City of Breaux Bridge 101 Berard Street, Suite A Breaux Bridge, LA  70517 The notice will also state that accommodations will be made for disabled and non‐English speaking individuals provided a five day notice is received by the City of Breaux Bridge. Second Notice A. Seven calendar days, at a minimum, prior to…

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, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. 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 Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  None Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of the following item to the agenda:            Item #13: Approve recommendation to award the low bidder on sewer pond rehab project to NCMC contingent upon final approval of the funding agency. Upon motion Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the August 8, 2023 City Council meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2291 (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, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”.). Mayor Calais explained the changes that were made either by him or at the request or suggestion of the council and referred to the handout that the Aldermen had received. The changes included increases in the salaries of the Aldermen and City Prosecutor, Marshal’s and Police department budgets to purchase defibrillators, Christmas light budget to replace old and broken decorations. The changes also included increases to various projects including the following: Tennis Courts at Parc Hardy, fencing and backstops for Parc Hardy, and increase in repairs and maintenance for the Bridge Street sewer project. Councilman Melancon requested the following to be added to the budget:A line item for District D Drainage and Infrastructure for $100,000 and District D Signage and Infrastructure for $100,000.  Councilman Melancon explained that he pursued state funding for projects for his district and therefore wanted those projects to be reflected in the budget. Council Borel requested that $10,000 be added to the line item for the Summer Recreation Program. Council LeBlanc requested that the Mayor’s salary be increased by 7%. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Cormier pointed out that the increase for Parc Hardy fencing that was explained earlier did not include upgrading the backstops.  He gave a quote for the entire project and asked that it also be included. Councilmen Melancon and Breaux spoke in favor of these upgrades. Councilman Breaux suggested an increase in the Chief’s salary of 3%. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2291. Councilman Albert Menard motioned that all changes be approved and that the aldermen’s salary be increased and that the City Clerk’s salary be increased.  This motioned was seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2291 (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, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”.). ORDINANCE 2291 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, 2024 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 September 12, 2023 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 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 12th day of September, 2023, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: The Board of Aldermen, on September 12, 2023 adopted Ordinance number 2291 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas: Ryan  Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc Nays: None Absent: None Attest: ___________________________________________ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk ___________________________________________          _____________________ Ricky Calais, Mayor                                                               Date Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2290 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.19.5 regarding C-6 Requirements by changing the requirements of the enhanced street front public servitude from twenty feet to ten feet and matters relating thereto.). Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Broussard explained that this ordinance would change the public servitude from twenty feet to ten feet.  Mayor Calais explained that when the Rees Street Corridor was created, this regulation went into effect and has since presented problems for businesses looking to open along Rees Street. Councilman Melancon stated that this Ordinance would give ten feet of servitude back to the landowner. Upon motion of Alber Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2290. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2290 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.19.5 regarding C-6 Requirements by changing the requirements of the enhanced street front public servitude from twenty feet…