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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…

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 10, 2024. 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. 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 approved the addition of the following item to the agenda:                Item #13: Enter into executive session regarding ongoing litigation involving the issue with Armentine Cove. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the Council Meeting of November 12, 2024. An update on progress to the audit findings was provided to the Council. An update on the rule to show cause for 403 11th Street was provided to the Council. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Neil Melancon that the homeowner’s be given until the next council meeting, January 14, 2025, to provide to the Council a scope of work to be done on the property to bring it up to code. The annual City Audit Report was given by City auditor, Russell Champagne. The “Life Saving Award” and “Beyond the Call of Duty Award” were presented by Chief LeBlanc to officer Andrew Wilson for his life-saving actions both on and off duty. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried, with Alderman Melancon abstaining from the vote, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2307 (An ordinance to rezone lots to a I-2 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.15, the portions of the following lots, only to the extent located within 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. 06901L2230, 06901L2223, 06901L2021, 06901L2020, 06901L1919 & approximately 60 feet of 06901L1615 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.) ORDINANCE NUMBER 2307    An ordinance to rezone lots to a I-2 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.15, the portions of the following lots, only to the extent located within 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. 06901L2230, 06901L2223, 06901L2021, 06901L2020, 06901L1919 & approximately 60 feet of 06901L1615 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. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 10th day of December, 2024, that: The regulations for the I-2 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.11, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to the following lots, only to the extent said lots were located within 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. 06901L2230, 06901L2223, 06901L2021, 06901L2020, 06901L1919 & approximately 60 feet of 06901L1615, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to file with the Chairman of the Planning Commission a copy of this ordinance that amends the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge within thirty (30) days after the adoption of said ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to have recorded the district boundary changes made pursuant to this ordinance on the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, together with the number of the amending ordinance, and the date of its passage, within thirty (30) days after the adoption of said ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that all other ordinances and provisions of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that are in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent any such conflict exists. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision, word, phrase, or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.       BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in regular session on the 10th day of December, 2024, that this ordinance shall become effective upon signature of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the lapse of ten (10) days after receipt of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana without signature or veto, or upon an…

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, NOVEMBER 12, 2024. 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. 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  minutes of the October 8, 2024 City Council meeting were approved. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the public hearing on the rule to show cause for 403 11th Street was opened. Mr. Richard, inspector, spoke about his recommendation for this property.  He recommended that the structure be condemned and demolished due to the condition and the work that would be needed to bring it up to code. Roxanne Batiste spoke on behalf of the homeowners. She discussed the plans that they have to repair the home to code. Mr. Richard explained that, in his opinion, if the cost to repair a home is greater than 50% of the value of the home, it is not financially reasonable to repair the home. He stated that he believes this to be the case with this particular home. Councilmen  Neil Melancon ask what is the condition of the floor joists.  Mr. Richard can’t tell the house is sitting on the ground, so he could not inspect underneath the house. Roxanne communicated that they understand the cost and are willing to spend the repair of the house because of sentimental value.  Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen granted the homeowners until the next council meeting to provide a scope of work, plan, and cost of construction written by a licensed contractor in order to bring the home up to code. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the public hearing on the rule to show cause for 508 Dorset Street was opened. Mr. Albert Menard spoke with homeowner; they are in agreement to have it condemned and demolished.    Mr. Cooney Richard and Bart Hebert deemed that the resident is in dilapidated and unsafe condition. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, public hearing regarding 508 Dorset Street be closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the council granted the property owners ninety days to demolish and remove all materials on property. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing for 352 Dorset Street was opened. Bianca Faulk informed the council that permits have been pulled for this property and demolition has begun. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing on 352 Dorset Street was closed. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, property owners were given ninety days to clean up and demolish and remove all materials. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, and duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the following Resolution to execute an act of substantial completion from Gulf Coast Underground, LLC pertaining to the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation LCDBG FY 2022 Project. resolution Resolution of SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA, AN ACT OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FROM GULF COAST UNDERGROUND, LLC, CONTRACTOR, PERTAINING TO THE COMPLETION OF A CONTRACT FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION LCDBG FY 2022.                 Whereas, Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, as Contractor, has substantially completed the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation LCDBG FY 2022, for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, as of October 21, 2024, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto, with the exceptions noted on the list of deficiencies attached hereto; and                 Whereas, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana desired to accept the work as being substantially complete, subject to the correction within the lien period of the listed deficiencies;                 Now, therefore, it be resolved by the City of Breaux Bridge, of the Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana, that the Mayor of the said City of Breaux Bridge be and is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Substantial Completion, accepting the work as being substantially complete and that the Mayor be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Notice of Substantial Completion recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.                 The foregoing resolution was offered by Ryan Breaux and seconded by Albert Menard. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:                    Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS:                   None ABSTAIN:            None ABSENT:              None                 And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 12th day of November, 2024. /s/ Ricky Calais                                                                Ricky Calais, Mayor /s/ Kristi LeBlanc                            Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                     Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux,  and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Ricky Calais to renew City’s contract with Acadian Ambulance Service. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais to purchase a Public Works Storage building with an estimated cost of $37,000. Upon motion of Albert Menard, and duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the following Resolution Calling for the Adoption of the Systems…

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETTING 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 OCTOBER 8, 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: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. Absent: Ryan Breaux Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried the minutes of the September 10, 2024 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized a project to install an 8 inch water line down Gary Drive from Champagne Boulevard to Doyle Melancon Extension, with an estimated cost of $350,000.00. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, a public hearing was opened to discuss Ordinance 2306 ( An ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and /or re-enactment Section 20-81.6 regarding the regulation of mobile food vehicle peddlers, and matters related thereto.) Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Broussard explained the changes in Ordinance 2306. The wording was changed in many places from truck to vehicle. He also added the cost of $200 for the permit. He also changed the operation window from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. Mayor Calais stated that they added Section 19. Now they needed to decide on the time limit to operate. City Attorney Bart Hebert asked which section in the ordinance notes 4 hours of operation only? Board of Alderman Neil Melancon questioned the hours from 7 A.M to 7 P.M. Jeremy Broussard stated that there was a change from the 9 A.M. to 7 A.M. to accommodate the trucks that wish to serve breakfast. Mayor Calais stated that the reason we have some restrictions is to protect the brick-and-mortar restaurants and coffee shops that are a permanent part of the community. Jeremy Broussard stated that the hours of operation was already in the ordinance and if they wanted to change anything they could. Alderman Albert Menard stated that as long as no one complains about it he would leave it the way it is. The only thing he wants to do is to make sure is that this ordinance does not have an impact on the Crawfish Festival. City Attorney Bart Hebert discussed this issue with the Board of Aldermen and Mayor Calais to get the wording correct in the ordinance to protect Special events. Jeremy Broussard discussed at length the other change in the ordinance in section 20, which regulates the number of Mobile Food Vehicles allowed on a lot at one time. Alderman Neil Melancon discussed the number of Mobile Food Vehicles allowed to operate in Breaux Bridge. He would like to start with a low number. Jeremy Broussard stated that he thinks 5 active Mobile Food Vehicles in a year would be a good number. They all discussed back and forth on this issue. Alderman Eddy LeBlanc wanted to know the size of the “lot” that would be able to accommodate the truck or trucks. Jeremy Broussard discussed the issues with having more than one per lot. This would fall in the Mobile Food Truck Park Ordinance, which has its own list of standards that would have to be met. He discussed the list of standards with the Board of Aldermen. Alderman Neil Melancon wanted to know at the end of the year what happens if we have seven now would they have until January 31st? Or do they apply to this ordinance? Jeremy Broussard discussed what happens once they sign the ordinance, a person has between December 31st to January 31st to renew their license. If they limit it to only 5, he only issues five licenses once we start the new year. First come First serve. City Attorney Bart Hebert discussed with Alderman Albert Menard how he would word it in the ordinance for the Special Events, so that they would not be impacted by this ordinance. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing was closed. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, Ordinance #2306 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Section 20-81.6 regarding the regulation of mobile food vehicle peddlers, and matters related thereto.) was adopted with provisions for Special Events and to change the number from 10 to 7 Mobile Food trucks allowed to operate in Breaux Bridge in a year. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2306 An ordinance to amend Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Section 20-81.6 regarding the regulation of mobile food vehicle peddlers, 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 8th day of October 2024, 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 Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinance Section 20-81.6 regarding the regulation of mobile food vehicle peddlers, to read as follows: Sec. 20-81.6 – Mobile Food Vehicle Peddlers; Additional Regulations. (a) In addition to the requirements, restrictions, regulations, fines and penalties set forth in Sections 20-81 through 20-81.5 for Peddlers, the following shall apply to Mobile Food Vehicle Peddlers, as such term is defined hereunder. (b) Mobile Food Vehicle Peddler means a Peddler who operates, and serves or distributes victuals from, a vehicle or trailer that is completely mobile with no permanent fixed location, the vendor of which prepares all or most of its victuals on board…

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, AUGUST 13, 2024. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Albert Menard and Neil Melancon ABSENT:  Scotty Borel 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. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the Council approved the City assist the Boy Scouts Project to create obstacle course in the dog park. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance # 2305 (An ordinance to create Chapter 24-Mobile Home, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks, Mobile Food Vehicle, and Mobile Food Vehicle Parks) was opened. Jeremy Broussard- explained the ordinance is looking to create a whole new chapter 24 which puts everything that regulates mobile homes/parks rvs, food trucks/parks in one place.  The city currently doesn’t have any regulations on the books for these.  All mobile home regulations in the planning and zoning chapter will be moved to this chapter with no changes.  It creates a more dynamic process to allow these types of places, which will be assessed by the council on case-by-case basis. Mayor Calais- stated it was to make sure each one of these is done correctly. Jeremy Broussard -stated it was for protection of neighboring properties and the parks themselves pieced together from other neighboring cities. Ryan Breaux stated if other cities around are doing this, we need to as well to protect the city. Jeremy Broussard- stated it sets forth standards that mobile home parks must meet limitations on how many food trucks can be issued a license currently, yes 10 per year.  Must be on a commercial lot, have permission from the property owner and obtain a license from the city. Mayor Calais – We also need to be aware of local business.  Limit can be lowered or raised. Bart Hebert – After changes are requested, some of the changes may have to be applied to other corresponding ordinances.  He will clean up the other ordinances.  He may change the ordinance so that they won’t have to change multiple ordinances every time a change is made. Neil Melancon – Asked what are the license fee? Jeremy Broussard – $200.00 License which is the max allowed by the state. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the hearing was closed. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, Neil Angelle was reappointed to the Breaux Bridge Police Civil Service Board. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the council moved to go into executive session to discuss the Chief’s recommendation regarding position held by Police Officer. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the council moved to come out of executive session. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the council accepted the recommendation of Albert LeBlanc Chief of Police to terminate employment of Police Officer Jarred Mouton with the Breaux Bridge Police Department. 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