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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 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY AUGUST 5, 2025. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Present: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Eddy LeBlanc Absent: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon Upon motion of albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the bid in the amount of $208,400 from Ocmand Construction for the project to refurbish the Parc Hardy Pavilion. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to go into executive session to consider pending litigation. Upon motion of Aldert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to come out of executive session. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation of legal counsel to resolve the proposed litigation. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. __________________________________                                               _____________________________ Kristi LeBlanc                                                                                                 Ricky Calais City Clerk                                                                                                          Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6: 00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JULY 8, 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 Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:             Item #12. Authorize Mayor to award the contract for Gary Drive, Lena, Drive, Goldie Drive Water Line Extension Project to the lower bidder. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following minutes of the City Council: Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a Resolution in support of the Teche-Vermillion Commission area projects. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TECHE-VERMILLION COMMISSION AREA PROJECTS WHEREAS,   the Teche-Vermillion Commission has scheduled upcoming projects that help maintain the two bodies of water involved; and WHEREAS,   the removal of debris and low hanging limbs along the Bayou Teche will provide for improved safe navigation; and WHEREAS,   the replacement of the outdated structure along Ruth Canal will include needed upgrades to enhance the ability to manage water between the Vermillion River and Bayou Teche; and WHEREAS,  both projects are important to this region; and WHEREAS,  on this 8th day of July 2025, 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, along with Mayor Ricky J. Calais, do hereby extend their full support to the efforts of the Teche-Vermillion Commission in its pursuit of these valuable projects. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Alber Menard, duly seconded by Alderman Ryan Breaux, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 8th day of July 2025: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS:  None ABSENT: None          ABSTAIN: None                                                                                AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 8th day of July 2025. Signed: _____________________________________________                                        Ricky J. Calais, Mayor CERTIFICATE             I, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge on July 8, 2025, 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 adopted a Resolution establishing utility rates. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UTILITY RATES             WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, manages and operates a Municipal water and sewerage system for the majority of the residents within the City;             WHEREAS, the costs associated with maintaining said system have been increasing, along with the escalating costs of adhering to all federal and state standards;             WHEREAS, we must fund and pursue substantial repairs and upgrades to our water plant, water towers, as well as to sections of our sewerage system throughout the City;             WHEREAS, our current water and sewer rate structure is insufficient to support the costs associated with completing all the necessary repairs, upgrades and improvements;             WHEREAS, La.R.S. 33:4161, et seq, grants unto the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the authority to operate and maintain utility services within its municipal limits;             WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:4163 expressly grants unto the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the authority to establish rates, rules, and regulations, with regard to the sale and distribution of utility services;             WHEREAS, the establishment of rates, rules, and regulations, with regard to the sale and distribution of municipal utility services has been deemed a legislative function:             BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the sewerage rates for the sale and distribution of the said utilities for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, are hereby increased to Proposed Water Rate Structure (Residential and Commerical) Water Consumption                                                   Sewer Rate (thousand gallons)                                                       (per thousand gallons) Flat Rate                                                                      $19.91 Costs per 1,000 gallons of usage                                    6.43 Proposed Water Rate Structure for Out-of-Town (Residential and Commerical) Water Consumption                                                   Sewer Rate (thousand gallons)                                                       (per thousand gallons) Flat Rate                                                                      $25.48 Costs per 1,000 gallons of usage                                    9.65 Proposed Sewer Rate Structure (Residential and Commercial) Water Consumption                                                   Sewer Rate Flat Rate                                                                      $20.30 Costs per 1,000 gallons of water usage                          6.04 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the subject rates shall be charged effective August 1, 2025.             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, be and is hereby authorized, directed, and empowered to adopt any and all steps necessary and deemed fit and appropriate in his discretion in order to implement and effectuate the foregoing resolution(s).             THIS RESOLUTION, having been submitted to a vote, the result was as follows: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS: None ABSENTIONS: None ABSENTS:     None           THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted on the 9th day of July, 2025. ATTEST: ________________________ KRISTI LEBLANC, City Clerk _________________________ RICKY J. CALAIS Mayor Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2314 (An ordinance to amend Division 3 of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 2-51.4.1, 2-51.5…

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 6:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY JUNE 24, 2025. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Present: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Albert Menard Absent: Eddie LeBlanc Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance # 2311(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, 2025 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A). Mayor informed Auditor J.L. Sonnier that City Clerk Kristi needed to end the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by transferring a little more than anticipated.  On page 7 Line Item #818 Sales Tax Fund #1 projected year proposed budget 3 Million be changed to 3.50 Million and Line Item # 828 on page 8 be changed from 3 Million to 3.50 Million. 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 # 2311(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, 2025 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A)was adopted with changes. ORDINANCE 2311 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, 2025 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  24, 2025 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 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 24th day of  June 2025, 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 24, 2025 adopted Ordinance number 2311 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas: Scotty Borel, Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon, Albert Menard Nays:  None Absent: Eddy LeBlanc Attest: /S/ Kristi LeBlanc_____ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk Ricky Calais__________                                            June 25, 2025_______ Ricky Calais, Mayor                                                               Date Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance # 2312(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 ADOPTED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”)was opened. Neil Melancon offered changes to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget on account # 452 city court be increased by 2.06%. Mayor Calais suggested that, instead of using City General Funds, he thought it reasonable to request that City Court fund the raise of their department’s employees.  He based this on the fact that they have their own checking account, which has accumulated over $250,000 that can only be used for the operations of City Court and asking them to use this account to fund roughly $3,000 for a 2% did not seem unreasonable. Alderman Melancon requested that it come out of the City’s General Fund, arguing that City Court could incur expenses throughout the year that would require them to use this fund. Mayor Calais stated it was set up for operations of city court, and their salaries are part of their operating expenses. Alderman Melancon requested the City establish whether or not City Court should be funded out of the City’s General Funds or out of their account. Mr. J. L. Sonnier suggested that it is practical to assess this situation on a year-to-year basis and determine where the money should come from each year. Alderman Breaux agreed with Mr. Sonnier and stated that if, in fact, they use their funds throughout this next fiscal year, the Board could determine their next raise come from the City’s General Fund.  Being that they do currently have the funds, Alderman Breaux suggested that the City request City Court to pay for the 2.06% raise for their employees. Alderman Melancon asked on #461 Live Streaming of Council Meeting $20,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 be moved to Fiscal Year 2025-2026. In general fund the I-10 gateway signage for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 be moved to Fiscal Year 2025-2026. In General Fund account # 536 the I-10 signage put into Gloria Drive Drainage Project $100,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 be moved to Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Alderman Melancon inquired to Mayor Calais as to why the estimates for the Utility revenues were lower than the original budget. Mayor Calais explained it was overestimated. Alderman Menard requested that the council pay be increased by $200/month per alderman. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried the following Ordinance #2312 was adopted with changes. ORDINANCE 2312 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 ADOPTED 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…

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6: 00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT: Albert Menard Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 13, 2025. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2314 (An ordinance to amend Division 3 of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 2-51.4.1, 2-51.5 (h), 2-51.5.1 and 2-51.6 (d) regarding ADA guidelines for participation in public meetings by the public or members of the Board of Alderman, broadcasting and recording of public meetings of the Board of Aldermen and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a Resolution authorizing Mayor Ricky Calais to cancel lease with Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC and to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC for disposal and burning of tree and limb debris on land owned by the City of Breaux Bridge. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR RICKY CALAIS TO CANCEL LEASE WITH HEBERT’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, LLC AND TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH HEBERT’S TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, LLC FOR DISPOSAL AND BURNING OF TREE AND LIMB DEBRIS ON LAND OWNED BY CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE             WHEREAS,  The City of Breaux Bridge and Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC entered into a Lease dated effective June 9, 2020, which is recorded under Entry No. 538190 in the official records of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, for the subject property bearing St. Martin Parish Assessor’s Office Parcel No. 08001A3848 (“Subject Property”);             WHEREAS, said Lease granted Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC exclusive use of the Subject Property for the purpose of delivering and disposing of trees and branches for its tree cutting business, for a term of one (1) year and continuing thereafter on a year to year basis for a maximum of ten (10) years, with a monthly base rental fee of $750.00 per year during the term of said Lease; WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Subject Property can now serve a public purpose through a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC pursuant to the terms as set forth in Exhibit “A;” and thus, the aforesaid Lease is no longer appropriate;             WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge and Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC mutually desire to cancel the aforementioned Lease and enter into said Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, for a period of twenty (20) years, granting Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC non-exclusive use of the Subject Property for the purposes of delivering, disposing and burning of tree and limb debris for the City, at no cost to the City, and to continue to dispose of such debris in the course and scope of Hebert’s business;   WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge does not possess a burn permit or other convenient means of disposal for tree and limb debris, which Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC is able to provide; the value of which to the City of the proposed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement exceeds the value of the exclusive use of the Subject Property by the City;  WHEREAS, on this 10th day of June, 2025, the Mayor and 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 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Alderman of the City of Breaux Bridge does hereby authorize the Mayor to cancel the Lease dated effective June 9, 2020 by and between the City of Breaux Bridge and Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Alderman of the City of Breaux Bridge does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the City of Breaux Bridge and Hebert’s Tree & Stump Removal, LLC in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit “A,” and further authorizing the Mayor to take such further action as necessary or prudent to carry out the intentions hereof and sign. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Alderman Eddy LeBlanc, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 10th day of June, 2025: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc  NAYS: None ABSENT: Albert Menard       ABSTAIN: None                                                                    AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 10th day of June, 2025. 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 June 10, 2025, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________ KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK                                                Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting _____________________________                          ________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                 Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                   Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF  BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6: 00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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 Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2025. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a traffic study regarding future development in the northwest quadrant of Interstate 10. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a Resolution in support of the City’s application to the Acadiana Planning Commission regarding the Berard Street/Mills Avenue Sidewalk Project. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA REGARDING THE BERARD STREET / MILLS AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT WHEREAS,   the City of Breaux Bridge is applying to the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding for the Berard Street and Mills Avenue 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 13th day of May, 2025, 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 complete an application on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge regarding the Berard Street and Mills Avenue Sidewalk Project. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Albert Menard, duly seconded by Alderman Ryan Breaux, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 13th day of May, 2025: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS: None ABSENT: None          ABSTAIN: None                                                                                AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 13th day of May, 2025. 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 May 13, 2025, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________      KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved authorizing the Mayor to sign and Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Breaux Bridge and State of Louisiana regarding the re-designation of the Lafayette Metropolitan Planning Organization as the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization and its Governance. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2311 (An Ordinance approving and adopting an annual plan for repair and maintenance of municipality infrastructure for the fiscal year 2025-206 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). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2312 ((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 Adopted According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as “Exhibit A.”). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2313 (An Ordinance approving and adopting an annual plan for repair and maintenance of municipality infrastructure for the fiscal year 2025-206 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.) Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following with respect to Phase 3-A of Parc Ridge Subdivision: Approval of Parc Ridge Development, LLC’s submission of proposal for Act of Dedication to the City, approval of Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Parc Ridge Development, LLC’s Dedication by the City and grant of authority for Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City ; approval and acceptance of Parc Ridge Development, LLC and J. Breaux Enterprises, LLC’s request to the City to accept the Phase 3-A subdivision improvements as completed; approval of City Engineer’s determination of amount for the construction costs of the Phase 3-A subdivision improvements for purposes of warranty and maintenance agreements an maintenance bonds; approval Initial Two Year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between City and Parc Ridge Development, LLC and J. Breaux Enterprises, LLC and grant of authority for Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City, approval and acceptance of maintenance bonds for first year and second year of  Initial Two Year Warranty and Maintenance Agreement between City and Parc Ridge Development, LLC and J. Breaux Enterprises. 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 MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF THE CITY OF  BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6: 00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 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, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the March 11, 2025 City Council meeting and March 20, 2025 City Council Special meeting were approved. Add Item #10:  Amendment to budget consider repurposing line item 101-536 which is currently  I-10 signage to be used for Gloria Drive drainage. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition as Item #10 to the April Meeting Agenda. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved that the budget line item 101-536 be repurpose to Gloria Drive drainage. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen Accepted the recommendation of Chief LeBlanc to promote the following individuals to the rank of Sergeant:                         Telecia Chattos                         Andrew Wilson                         Erik Ledoux                         Ryan Savoie                         Traven LeBlanc                         Zachary Williams Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the millage rates of 3.880 mills for the 2025 tax year by way of the following resolution.                                                                                                                                                                          CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION             BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2025 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Breaux Bridge:                                                                                     MILLAGE             General Alimony                                            3.880 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 2025, 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 8, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.             Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 9th day of April, 2025. __________________________                                            ________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                                                      Ricky Calais, Mayor Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard discuss ordinance to rezone lots along Grand Point  Ave from C-2 and R-1 to C-1 and R-3.  Also rezone lots on Berard Street from C-2, R-1, R-2, and R-3 to C-1. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. ____________________________________                          _____________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMS                                                                   Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                                          Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 7:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order. Present: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Eddie LeBlanc Absent: Albert Menard Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to go into executive session for discussion of character and professional competence of city employee, and consider recommendation for disciplinary action, if any, concerning such employee; at open meeting, if so desired by subject employee, or consider executive session to consider such matter. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddie LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to come out of executive session. City Attorney, Bart Hebert, advised Chief of Police, Albert LeBlanc, that under the circumstances there is no longer needed for any action, the employee has resigned. Upon Motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Scotty Borel 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, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert Menard Absent:  Scotty Borel 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. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, Item # 11 Adopt Ordinance # 2310 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-2 and 23-5.2, regarding the definition of institutions and permitted uses of lots or buildings in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 residential zoning districts, and matters related thereto.) was deleted from the agenda. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the minutes of the January 14, 2025 council meeting was approved. The Commander of VFW District 4 awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Officer Andrew Wilson with the Breaux Bridge Police Department for his unwavering commitment as a Public Servant on and off the job for his thoughtful decision making and dedication to public service. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Albert LeBlanc to hire Cary James Burton III as Police officer with the Breaux Bridge Police Department. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the following Resolution was adopted. The following resolution was offered by Albert Menard, seconded by Ryan Breaux and duly resolved: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM             WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has appropriated funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 Local Government Assistance Program and also the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 11, 2025 at which time a quorum was present and voting.                                                                                     /S/ Kristi LebLanc________                                                                                                             KRISTI LEBLANC                                                                                     CITY CLERK                                                                                     CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance # 2309 (An ordinance to declare residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such residential building to be removed from the said property by public bid, and matters related thereto) was opened. Alderman Ryan Breaux asked when were bids due? Mayor Calais explained where the property was located on Refinery Street West to the left on Berard Street where what used to be the DOTD site and we call it the public annex, the building owned by the Angelle Family that the city bought, and the city does not need the building. Alderman Breaux asked when the bids would be opened. Mayor Calais explained possible March and if not March, he would let him know. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux the public hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance # 23089 (An ordinance to declare residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such residential building to be removed from the said property by public bid, and matters related thereto) was adopted. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2309 An ordinance to declare residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such residential building to be removed from the said property by public bid, and matters related thereto. WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana (the “City”) has purchased the property located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 (the “Property”) to utilize such lot for a public need; WHEREAS, there is a residential building located on the Property that is not needed for any public purpose and hinders the City’s use of the Property (the “Building”); WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Building must be removed from the Property for the City to effectively use the Property for…

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 MARCH 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 Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen approved adding Item #10 to the agenda.                 Item #10-Discussion on a Farmer’s Market Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the minutes of the February 11, 2025 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 accepted the recommendation of our engineers to award the bid for the Clearwell Cover Replacement and Backwash Pump Station Project to Preferred Mechanical, LLC. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution regarding Municipal Water Pollution Prevention. 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 11, 2025, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 12th day of March, 2025.                                                                                 _________________________________                                                                                 Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened the public hearing on Ordinance #2310 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or reenactment of Sections 23-2.1 and 23-5.2, regarding the definition of institutions and permitted uses of lots or buildings in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 residential zoning districts, and matters related thereto.) Director of Planning and Zoning, Jeremy Broussard explained the position of the Planning and Zoning Board and why they denied Ordinance #2310.                 Mayor Calais said they would just start over with the process. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing on Ordinance #2310. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen did not approve Ordinance #2310 as written. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. _______________________________________       _________________________________     Krisit 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, JANUARY 14, 2025. Mayor Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and 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. An update to the auditors’ findings was presented to the Council. 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 deleted the following item from the agenda:             Item #13: Take action regarding the condemnation and demolition of 508 Dorset Street. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen made the following addition to the agenda:             Item #14: Appoint Chester Cedars as counsel for the Board of Adjustments meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the December 10, 2024 City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation to award the bid for the Water Plant Clearwell Cover Replacement Project to NCMC, LLC in the amount $1,197,000. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance # 2308 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 19-50(a), regarding acceptance of improvements, warranty and maintenance agreements, bonds or irrevocable letter of credit, and matters related thereto.) Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained that the only change to this ordinance is the decrease of the amount of bond or letter of credit from 100% of the construction cost of the public subdivision facilities constructed, to 25%.  Upon review, it was determined that 100% was not necessary and a lower percentage would allow smaller developments to occur. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, there having been no further input from the Council or public, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2308. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2308 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 19-50(a), regarding acceptance of improvements, warranty and maintenance agreements, bonds or irrevocable letter of credit, and matters related thereto.) ORDINANCE NUMBER 2308 An ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 19-50(a), regarding acceptance of improvements, warranty and maintenance agreements, bonds or irrevocable letter of credit, and matters related thereto. 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 January 2025, that: The Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana be amended by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 19-50(a), as follows: Sec. 19-50 – Acceptance of Improvements.     (a)    Warranty and Maintenance Agreement & Bonds or Irrevocable Letter of Credit When the construction of the subdivision improvements is completed, the developer and his contractor shall prepare a written request to the City of Breaux Bridge asking the City to accept the completed improvements.  With the request, the developer and his contractor shall file an agreement with the City of Breaux Bridge to provide a warranty of two (2) years from the date of acceptance by the City as complete (Note this does not constitute acceptance for perpetual maintenance). The developer and his contractor further agree that they are responsible for the proper maintenance of the improvements during the warranty period. The developer and contractor shall provide a bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit, as determined by City Council, covering the first year of the warranty, equal to 25% of the construction cost of the public subdivision facilities constructed, as determined by City Engineer. The developer and contractor shall also provide a second bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit, as determined by City Council, equal to 10% of said construction cost of the public subdivision facilities constructed, covering the second year of the warranty. The approved bonds or Irrevocable Letters of Credit shall specifically cover any and all corrective and maintenance work required during the two (2) year warranty period. These approved bonds or Irrevocable Letters of Credit shall be utilized by the City if the developer and contractor do not provide the required corrective and maintenance work. Perpetual Maintenance by the City of Breaux Bridge shall not be assumed before the end of the warranty period. The City Attorney shall approve the developer’s and contractor’s warranty, maintenance agreement, and bonds or Irrevocable Letters of Credit prior to the City’ acceptance. 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…