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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, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc ABSENT:  None 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 Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda:  Item #13:  Consider approving the updated Parc Ridge Phase 1 plat        dated August 28, 2024 Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda: Item #14:  Introduction of 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.) Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to delete the following item on the agenda: Item #8 Authorize the hiring of one patrol officer-Chief LeBlanc. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 13, 2024. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of two new patrol vehicles for the police department. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the bid for the Gary Drive/Dell Drive Road project to be awarded to Elliott Construction, LLC in the amount of $626,680.00. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to update the Parc Ridge Phase 1 plat dated August 28, 2024. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to consider the following with respect to Phase 1 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 1 subdivision improvements as completed; approval of City Engineer’s determination of amount for the construction costs of the Phase 1 subdivision improvements for purposes of warranty and maintenance agreements and 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 Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to adopt Ordinance #2305 (An ordinance to create Chapter 24-Mobile Home, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks, Mobile Food Vehicle, and Mobile Food Vehicle Parks). ORDINANCE NUMBER 2305 An ordinance to enact and adopt Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances, Section Numbers 24-1 through 24-230 regarding the regulation of mobile homes, manufactured homes, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, mobile food vehicles and mobile food vehicle parks. 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 September 2024, that: The Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana be amended by the enactment and adoption of Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances, Section Numbers 24-1 through 24-230 regarding the regulation of mobile homes, manufactured homes, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, mobile food vehicles and mobile food vehicle parks, as follows: ARTICLE I.  IN GENERAL Sec. 24-1. – Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Accessory building means a subordinate building on a lot, the use of which is customarily incidental, secondary, or minor to that of the main building or principle building.  Accessory structure means any structural additions to the mobile home or manufactured home, which includes awnings, cabanas, carports, Florida rooms, porches, ramadas, storage cabinets and similar appurtenant structures. Agent means any person authorized by the licensee of a mobile home or manufactured home park and/or subdivision to operate, develop and/or maintain such park and/or subdivision under the provisions of this chapter. Building means a roofed structure created for permanent use. Building official means the officer or other person charged with the administration and enforcement of the building code ordinances, or his duly authorized representative. Commercial use means use for business or other governmental entity purposes, such as, without limitation, first responders, or for uses other than permanent or temporary residential purposes. Common area means any area or space designed for joint use of occupants of parks and/or subdivisions. Density means the number of mobile home or manufactured home stands per gross acre. Doublewide mobile home means a mobile home with two or more units separately towable but designed to be joined onto an integral unit at the site. Driveway means a minor private path used by vehicles and pedestrians on a space or for common access to a small group of spaces or common facilities. Expandable mobile home means a mobile home with two or more room…

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, JULY 9, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc. Absent: Scotty Borel and Ryan Breaux Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried the minutes of the June 11, 2024 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen were approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2304 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Sections 23-5.10, and 23-5.10.a, regarding zoning regulations applicable to C-1, concerning neighborhood mixed districts, and matters related thereto.) Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard that this Ordinance had been previously introduced and that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended it for approval by the Board of Aldermen. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, and having no further input from the council or public, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing on Ordinance #2304. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #23042304 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Sections 23-5.10, and 23-5.10.a, regarding zoning regulations applicable to C-1, concerning neighborhood mixed districts, and matters related thereto.) ORDINANCE NUMBER 2304    An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Sections 23-5.10, and 23-5.10.a regarding zoning regulations applicable to C-1, concerning neighborhood mixed districts, 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 9th day of July, 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 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sections 23-5.10, and 23-5.10.a as follows: Sec. 23-5.10 – C-1, Neighborhood Mixed District. Permitted uses:  Single family dwellings, churches and temples, public and private schools (this includes public and private nursery schools and kindergartens but does not include trade and business schools), parks and playgrounds, private recreational uses, libraries and museums, private gardens, plant nurseries, home occupation and accessory uses, fresh produce farmers market, coffee shop, gas station, business or professional offices, bicycle shop, health food shop, hobby shop, bakery, small neighborhood grocery, pharmacy, credit union office, hospice office, laundromat, mail outlet, bookstore, gift shop, flower shop, and small deli, barber shop, beauty parlor and antique shop. Minimum lot area: Five thousand square feet Minimum yards: Front depth 15 feet. Front width, fifty feet. Side five (5) feet provided the buildings are of fireproof construction; otherwise a ten (10) foot minimum side yard is required. Rear yard must equal twenty (20%) of lot depth but is not required to exceed twenty-five (25) feet. No permitted commercial use shall be allowed unless it satisfies the following requirements: 2. Lot is not utilized for residential purposes, 3. Business is only allowed to operate between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00p.m. 4. Signs can only be illuminated during hours of operation. Sec. 23-5.10.a. – C-1, Neighborhood Business District.              Reserved. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that all other ordinances and provisions of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that are in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent any such conflict exists. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision, word, phrase, or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.       BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in regular session on the 9th day of July, 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 override of a veto, whichever occurs first.             UPON MOTION of Albert Menard, seconded by Neil Melancon, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was: The Board of Aldermen, on the 9th day of July, 2024, adopted Ordinance Number 2304 by virtue of the following votes: YEAS: Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS: None ABSENT: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel ABSENTIONS: None ATTEST:                                                                                APPROVED: ______________________                                                    ________________________ KRISTI LEBLANC,                                                              RICKY CALAIS, CITY CLERK                                                                        MAYOR ______________________                                                    ________________________ DATE                                                                                      DATE Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2305 (An ordinance to create Chapter 24 – Mobile Home, Mobile Home Parks, Recreational Vehicle Parks, Mobile Food Vehicle, and Mobile Food Vehicle Parks.) Upon motion of Albert Menard, 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 ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 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. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the June Meeting Agenda:             # 14: Authorize Mayor Calais to pursue a project to refurbish or replace the pavilion at Parc Hardy with the consultation of Councilmen. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the June Meeting Agenda:             #15: Authorize Mayor Calais and City Attorney Bart Hebert to amend the lease contract with Hebert’s Tree Service regarding the use of City property on Brick Street. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the May 14, 2024 City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing for Ordinance #2301 (Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 be Amended According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as “Exhibit A”). Mayor Calais requested the following items be added to the amended budget. Upon motion of Alber Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, there having been no further input from the Council or the public, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2301. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2301 (Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 be Amended According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as “Exhibit A”), including the above-mentioned additions. ORDINANCE 2301 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA, THAT THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in session on June 11, 2024 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on the 11th day of June, 2024, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: The Board of Aldermen, on June 11, 2024 adopted Ordinance number 2301 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc Nays:  None Absent: None Attest: None ___________________________________________ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk ___________________________________________          _____________________ Ricky Calais, Mayor                                                               Date Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing for Ordinance #2302 (Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana that the Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 be Adopted According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as “Exhibit A”). Alderman Melancon requested the following items to be added to the budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. Alderman Menard requested the following items to be changed in the budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, there having been no further input from the Council or the public, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2302. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2302 ((Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana that the Municipal Budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 be Adopted According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as “Exhibit A”). ORDINANCE 2302 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 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 in session on June 11, 2024, that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 be adopted 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 11th day of June, 2024 that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, seconded by Neil Melancon and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: 1.         Introduced on May 14, 2024 at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. 2.         Disseminated to the Mayor and all Aldermen; 3.         Published, by title in the official journal of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, together with notice…

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, MAY 14, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the May Meeting Agenda: Item #19 :  Approve or deny authorizing Mayor Calais to accept and sign amended plat for Parc Ridge Subdivision, Phase III. 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 April 9, 2024 meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen were approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution and Notice of Acceptance with CO-D Construction for the Visitor’s Center Teche Erosion Control Project. Resolution of Acceptance             A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from CO-D Construction of Louisiana, LLC, of St. Martinville, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Visitor’s Center Teche Erosion Control Project for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.             Whereas, CO-D Construction of Louisiana, LLC., as Contractor, has substantially completed the Visitor’s Center Teche Erosion Control Project for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and             Whereas, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;             Now, therefore, it be resolved by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.             The foregoing resolution was offered by Albert Menard and seconded by Eddy LeBlanc. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc     Nays None     Absent Ryan Breaux             And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of May, 2024. Attest: By_______________________________                 By                                                                               Secretary                                                                                 Mayor NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE             TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially to all subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials: Public Notice is hereby given according to law that the undersigned Owner has accepted, as substantially complete, the work done on the Visitor Center Teche Erosion Control Project by CO-D Construction of Louisiana, LLC., Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated April 4, 2024, and recorded under Book No. 1777, page 30 in the Records of the Clerk of Court, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana;             All subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials must assert whatever claim they may have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of said Contract, according to law, within 45 days from registration hereof.                                                             CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA                                                             BY:_______________________________                                                                         Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Date:  17th day of May, 2024. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved that the policies and procedures manual be modified as required by state. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the request of Chief LeBlanc to fund the registration of three motorcycles. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a Resolution to authorize Mayor Calais to move forward with legal action on behalf of City and against owners of Lot 55 of Armentine Cove Subdivision for expropriation of drainage servitude for Armentine Cove Drainage Outfall Project. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance 2296 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.5 and 23-5.18.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to R-4 concerning mobile homes, installation standards for mobile homes and matters related thereto.) Planning and zoning director, Jeremy Broussard explained the changes that were being made to this ordinance.  One of the changes is to include the words “mobile home,” which was left out of the ordinance due to an oversight. The second change was making the maximum age of allowed mobile homes to be 10 years. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard, and unanimously carried, there being no public input the public hearing on Ordinance #2296 was closed. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2296 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-5.5 and 23-5.18.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to R-4 concerning mobile homes, installation standards for mobile homes, and matters related thereto.) ORDINANCE NUMBER 2296    An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-5.5 and 23-5.18.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to R-4 concerning mobile homes, installation standards for mobile homes, and matters…

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. Absent:  None Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda: #15 – Consider authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest bid on the Cecile                               Boulevard Sidewalk Project and authorize Mayor to sign the contract                            awarding the bid to CO-D Construction. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the March 12, 2024, City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution proclaiming April to be “Fair Housing Month”. STATE OF LOUISIANA City of Breaux Bridge PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all Americans – individually and collectively – to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom from housing discrimination wherever it exists; and WHEREAS, this law guarantees for each citizen that critical, personal element of freedom of choice – selection of the home, and WHEREAS, a fair housing law has been passed by the State of Louisiana, and implementation of the law requires the positive commitment, involvement and support of each of our citizens, and WHEREAS, the department and agencies of the State of Louisiana are to provide leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all our citizens, and WHEREAS, barriers that dimmish the rights and limit the options of any citizen to freely choose a home will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; the City of Breaux Bridge does hereby proclaim the month of April 2024 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH In the City of Breaux Bridge  ______________________ Ricky J. Calais, Mayor City of Breaux Bridge Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the Millage Rates for 2024. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION                 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2024 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Breaux Bridge:                                                                                                 MILLAGE           General Alimony                                                             4.230 mills 5140001                 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2024, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.                 The foregoing resolution was read in full; the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:                 YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc                 NAYS:  None                 ABSTAINED: None                 ABSENT:  None CERTIFICATE             I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on April 9, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.                 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 10th day of April, 2024.                 __________________________                                                  ________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                                                        Ricky Calais, Mayor Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2297 (An Ordinance to rezone to a C-2 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 0f the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5,11, the portions of the following lots, only to the extent located with a R-1 Zoning District prior to the adoption of this ordinance, which lots are identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor as Parcel ID Nos. 0690003142, 0690003043, 0690003543, 06901D1665 and 0690003137, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge; and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same: and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2298 (An Ordinance to amend Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 6-16, 6-20, 6-25, 6-26, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-51, 6-81, 6-82, 6-101, Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2299 (An ordinance to rezone to a R-4 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.5, each and every lot abutting Richard Street, Sterling Street, William Street, Nettie Street, Skipper Street, and Castille Street, and each and every lot east of Margaret Street and west of Alexander Street and abutting Anderson Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in…

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. Absent:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried the minutes of the February 14, 2024, Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit for 2024. RESOLUTION CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Breaux Bridge informs Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen: 1.            Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report, which is attached to this Resolution. On roll call, the above Resolution was adopted as follows: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc                 NAYS: None                 ABSTAINED: None                 ABSENT: None                                                                                 ______________________________________                                                                                                         Ricky J. Calais, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk I certify that the following Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on March 12, 2024, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 13th day of March, 2024.                                                                                 _________________________________                                                                                 Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2296 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/ or re-enactment of Section 23-5.5 regarding zoning regulations applicable to R-4 concerning mobile homes, and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to hire 2 full time Patrol Officers as listed below: Terrell Joseph Bergeron Jarrad Miles Mouton Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Ricky Calais and City Attorney Bart Hebert to finalize a Tower lease agreement with AT & T requiring a certain type of structure that the Board agreed to and also applies to the Land and Option Lease agreement the City Attorney just revised. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Ricky Calais to purchase a drainage servitude for the Armentine Cove Outfall Canal for the appraised value.                 CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DRAINAGE SERVITUDE FOR ARMENTINE COVE OUTFALL CANAL FOR APPRAISED VALUE WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, previously determined that the construction of the Armentine Cove Outfall Canal and the acquisition of the accompanying permanent servitude of drainage on the property more particularly described as follows is necessary for the public interest, to wit: The 15-foot strip of land located adjacent to and contiguous with the existing drainage servitude located on the Northwestern 5 feet of that certain parcel of ground being known and designated as Lot 55 of Armentine Cove Subdivision on that certain plat of survey dated December 20, 2002, prepared by Charles W. “Bill” McLeod attached to act recorded under Entry Number 370932 of the records of the St. Martin Parish Clerk of Court’s Office. Also shown as “PROPOSED 15’ DRAINAGE SERVITUE” on Map Showing Utility Servitudes To Be Acquired By The City of Breaux Bridge, LA from Jessie & Anastasia Knecht prepared by Devon C. Richard, dated November, 2020, a copy of which is attached hereto, located in Section 40, Township 9 South, Range 5 East, City of Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana (the “Property”); WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, previously empowered, authorized and directed Mayor Ricky Calais to engage the services of a licensed real estate appraiser to determine the value of the proposed servitude of drainage to be obtained by purchase or by expropriation; WHEREAS, the Appraisal dated October 31, 2023 and prepared by Michael T. Cope, a Licensed Louisiana Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, established that the total estimated just compensation to the full extent of the owner’s loss for the acquisition of a permanent servitude of drainage on the Property is $11,010.00; WHEREAS,on this 12th day of March, 2024, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Alderman of the City of Breaux Bridge, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, hereby declare that the above-described permanent servitude of drainage on the Property should be purchased from the owners of the Property for the amount of $11,010.00. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Ricky Calais be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to offer to purchase from the owners of the Property for the amount of $11,010.00, and execute any and all acts necessary to acquire same, on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge the above-described permanent servitude of drainage on the Property that is necessary for the construction and maintenance of the Armentine Cove Outfall Canal; This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Aldermen Ryan  Breaux, duly seconded by Aldermen Albert Menard, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 12th day of March, 2024: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty…

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

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, February 14, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:   Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert Menard Absent:  Scotty Borel Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda: #16: Authorize Mayor to enter into Lease Agreement with landowner for sludge dumping. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the  Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the January 9, 2024 council meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council accepted the recommendation of City Engineer Chris Richard to award the Filter Rehabilitation Project to NCMC, LLC. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following Resolution and Notice of Acceptance on the Water Well #7 Project was adopted.                                                                                 NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE             TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially to all subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials: Public Notice is hereby given according to law that the undersigned Owner has accepted, as substantially complete, the work done on the WATER WELL NO. 7 by Griner Drilling Service, Inc., Contractor, under their contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated January 10, 2022, and recorded under Book No. 1699, page 253 in the Records of the Clerk of Court, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana;             All subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials must assert whatever claim they may have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of said Contract, according to law, within 45 days from registration hereof.                                                             CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA                                                             BY:  /S/ Ricky J. Calais_______                                                                         Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Date:  14th of February, 2024. Resolution of Acceptance             A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from Griner Drilling Service, Inc., of Rayne, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the WATER WELL NO. 7 for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.             Whereas, Griner Drilling Service, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the WATER WELL NO. 7 for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and             Whereas, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;             Now, therefore, it be resolved by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.             The foregoing resolution was offered by Albert Menard and seconded by Neil Melancon. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas Ryan Breaux, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc     Nays None     Absent Scotty Borel             And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of February, 2024. Attest: By/S/ Ricky Calais_____         Mayor By:  Kristi LeBlanc_________                         Secretary Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried with Neil Melancon abstaining from vote, the Council approved Mayor Calais to proceed with the purchase of the Periou-Clause Property located adjacent to Parc Hardy. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the public hearing on Ordinance #2292(An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-5.11 and 23-5.19.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to all C-2 and C-6 zoning districts, concerning regulation of overnight camping and/or recreational vehicle parks, and matters related thereto) was opened. Planning and zoning director, Jeremy Broussard explained the Ordinance was removing camp grounds and over night camping out of commercial districts C2 and C6 that have no regulations for it.  It is to remove them and come up with regulations to define and place what and where they want RV Park to be allowed. Mayor Calais explained he and Jeremy spoke and that Jeremy knows the neighboring cities that do not have specific sections or zones in their communities for campgrounds.  They basically adopt minimum design that if you want to come to their community this is the design you have to meet, very strict standards you have to build it, examples are paved roads and paved pads for the campers.  Mayor Calais stated there is no specific area in town you can put it.  They can come in front of the Planning and Zoning and council to state where they want to put it, they pick an area and come to get permission to put it there, that way it can be better regulated. Jeremy voiced it would make it more convenient to where the city would guide and place certain uses, that way they are not rezoning property and that way they don’t rezone property for campground and if they decide not to do the campground they don’t do some other use due to the rezoning of the property. Albert Menard asked Jeremy what zone is a RV Campground. Jeremy responded that they have it in C-2 and C-6. Albert Menard wanted to…

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:    Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried the minutes of the December 12, 2023 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and carried, with a recusal by Alderman Menard, the Board of Aldermen awarded the bids of surplus vehicles and equipment. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved an additional amount of approximately $33,000 to complete the improvement projects in Carl Williams Park. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen elected Alderman Albert Menard to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore for the year of 2024. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2293 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal of Sections 23-4.28 through 23-4.28.5, and by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-9 through 23-9.4 regarding zoning regulations and home occupation and matters related thereto.). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2294 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-11.2 and 23-13.2(3) regarding zoning regulations and fees for appeals to the board of adjustment and petitions for amendment of a zoning ordinance and matters related thereto.). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2295 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 19-13, 19-46 and 19-48 regarding subdivision regulation and fees for plan review and matters related thereto.). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved funding for baseball/softball facility dugout expansion and dugout benches in Parc Hardy for the approximate amount of $70,000. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen adjourned meeting. ______________________________                        ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                 Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                   Mayor

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:    Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  Neil Melancon Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of one item to the agenda:             Item #14:    A Resolution authorizing an agreement with the state of Louisiana regarding the Grand Point sidewalk project. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting was approved. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded  by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to hire 3 New Patrol Officers as listed below:             Keilan Boyd             Traven Leblanc             Ryan Savoie Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to purchase 1 license plate reader system for 1 patrol car. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2292 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and /or re-enactment of Sections 23-5.11 and 23-5.19.3 regarding zoning regulations applicable to all C-2 and C-6 zoning districts, concerning regulation of overnight camping and/or recreational vehicle parks, and matters related thereto.) Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorizing the Mayor to sign the documented regarding Grand Point sidewalk project. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA REGARDING THE GRAND POINT SIDEWALK PROJECT WHEREAS,   the City of Breaux Bridge has been approved by the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding for State Project No. H.015354, the Grand Point Sidewalk project; and WHEREAS,   an agreement between Louisiana DOTD and the City of Breaux Bridge must be executed; and WHEREAS,   Mayor Ricky Calais is the Chief Executive of the City of Breaux Bridge; and WHEREAS,  on this 12th day of  December, 2023, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge authorizes and directs Mayor Ricky J. Calais to execute said agreement by way of his signature in support of the Grand Point Sidewalk project. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Aldermen Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Aldermen Albert Menard, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 12th day of December, 2023: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Eddy LeBlanc              NAYS: None ABSENT: Neil Melancon       ABSTAIN: None                                                                    AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 12th day of December, 2023. CERTIFICATE             I, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge on December 12, 2023, at which time a quorum was present and voting. _____________________________      KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard, and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen adjourned meeting. ______________________________                        ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                 Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                   Mayor