Minutes

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

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

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET OF 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023.  Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert                  Albert Menard Absent:  None Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2023 and for the Special Meeting of October 31, 2023. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendations of Norris Theriot and Neil Angelle, to be appointed to the Breaux Bridge Civil Service Board. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved Mayor Calais to authorize use of Capital Outlay Funds on the Cecile Boulevard sidewalk project. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution authorizing submittal of FY 2024/2025 LCDBG Application, and entering into agreements associated with administration and engineering services. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMITAL OF FY 2024/2025 LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION, AND ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge (“City”) desires to submit a fiscal year 2024/25 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (“LCDBG”) Public Facilities application (the “Application”); and, WHEREAS, the City intends to use local funds to pay for all administrative costs, including Application preparation, administrative consultant fees, and any other administrative costs incurred by the City associated with the Application; and, WHEREAS, the City intends to use local funds to pay for all engineering costs, including Application preparation, basic engineering design, surveying, permitting, project representation, and construction phase services incurred by the City associated with the Application; and,  WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Frye Magee, LLC, to perform all administrative consulting services associated with the Application, which includes assistance with developing the Application and performing all LCDBG administrative consulting duties following a grant award; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with Domingue Szabo & Associates, Inc. to perform all engineering consulting services associates with the Application, which includes assistance with developing the Application and performing all necessary engineering consulting services following a grant award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA: Said Resolution having been read and considered by a quorum of the City Council, a record vote was taken and the following result was had: YEA: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAY: None ABSENT: None WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above Resolution duly adopted in full on this 14th day of November, 2023. ATTEST: ________________________________                    ________________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, Clerk                                                           Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk, and City Attorney to take bids under advisement and award bids to the highest bidder. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution authorizing Phase II of the auction of surplus vehicles and equipment for City of Breaux Bridge. RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA      WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, owns certain surplus movable property which is not needed for public purposes; and      WHEREAS, the City now desires to sell said surplus movable property to the highest bidder; and      THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, that the City of Breaux Bridge, will solicit bids for the sale of the following described surplus movable property, which is not needed for public purposes: 2001 Chevy Pickup   White 2006 Chevy Pickup   White 2006 Chevy Pickup   Silver 2004 Chevy Truck    White 2006 Chevy Truck    White      FURTHER RESOLVED that after the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Breaux Bridge will advertise for bids for said surplus property in accordance with law; FURTHER RESOLVED that Notice of this Resolution and the proposed sale of said movable property shall be published one time at least fifteen days prior to the date of the sale in the official journal of the city.      APPROVED AND ADOPTED at Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this ___th day of November 2023.                              _____________________________                              RICKY CALAIS, MAYOR _________________________________ KRISTI LeBLANC, CITY CLERK Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen entered into executive session to discuss pending litigation to approve a legal plan of action. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Executive Session. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation of the City Attorney.  Councilmen Albert Menard and Scotty Borel abstained due to conflict of interest. Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. _________________________________                              ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                             Ricky J. Calais City Clerk                                                                               Mayor

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

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

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  None Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of the following item to the agenda:            Item #13: Approve recommendation to award the low bidder on sewer pond rehab project to NCMC contingent upon final approval of the funding agency. Upon motion Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the August 8, 2023 City Council meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2291 (Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the municipal budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”.). Mayor Calais explained the changes that were made either by him or at the request or suggestion of the council and referred to the handout that the Aldermen had received. The changes included increases in the salaries of the Aldermen and City Prosecutor, Marshal’s and Police department budgets to purchase defibrillators, Christmas light budget to replace old and broken decorations. The changes also included increases to various projects including the following: Tennis Courts at Parc Hardy, fencing and backstops for Parc Hardy, and increase in repairs and maintenance for the Bridge Street sewer project. Councilman Melancon requested the following to be added to the budget:A line item for District D Drainage and Infrastructure for $100,000 and District D Signage and Infrastructure for $100,000.  Councilman Melancon explained that he pursued state funding for projects for his district and therefore wanted those projects to be reflected in the budget. Council Borel requested that $10,000 be added to the line item for the Summer Recreation Program. Council LeBlanc requested that the Mayor’s salary be increased by 7%. Parks and Recreation Director Randy Cormier pointed out that the increase for Parc Hardy fencing that was explained earlier did not include upgrading the backstops.  He gave a quote for the entire project and asked that it also be included. Councilmen Melancon and Breaux spoke in favor of these upgrades. Councilman Breaux suggested an increase in the Chief’s salary of 3%. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2291. Councilman Albert Menard motioned that all changes be approved and that the aldermen’s salary be increased and that the City Clerk’s salary be increased.  This motioned was seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2291 (Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the municipal budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”.). ORDINANCE 2291 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA, THAT THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in session on September 12, 2023 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 be amended according to the terms and figures contained in the attached exhibit identified as “Exhibit A”. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on the 12th day of September, 2023, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: The Board of Aldermen, on September 12, 2023 adopted Ordinance number 2291 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas: Ryan  Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc Nays: None Absent: None Attest: ___________________________________________ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk ___________________________________________          _____________________ Ricky Calais, Mayor                                                               Date Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2290 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.19.5 regarding C-6 Requirements by changing the requirements of the enhanced street front public servitude from twenty feet to ten feet and matters relating thereto.). Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Broussard explained that this ordinance would change the public servitude from twenty feet to ten feet.  Mayor Calais explained that when the Rees Street Corridor was created, this regulation went into effect and has since presented problems for businesses looking to open along Rees Street. Councilman Melancon stated that this Ordinance would give ten feet of servitude back to the landowner. Upon motion of Alber Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2290. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2290 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 23-5.19.5 regarding C-6 Requirements by changing the requirements of the enhanced street front public servitude from twenty feet…

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, AUGUST 8, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  None Upon motion of 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 #16- Accept the bid from Athletic Turf Solutions, LLC for the Park Hardy Baseball Field Artificial Turf Project. Upon motion Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the July 11, 2023 City Council meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the request to grant Mayor Calais permission to sign approval of final plat for Atchafalaya Trace Phase III Development with the provision that the bond be set at $203,500 and the contractor be given 18 months to complete the agreed-upon work. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution of acceptance for the Belle Terre Force Main 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 Bihm Construction Company, Inc., of Opelousas, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Belle Terre Force Main Replacement for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.             WHEREAS, Bihm Construction Company, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the Belle Terre Force Main Replacement 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 Ryan Breaux. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:             Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc NAYS:            None ABSENT:       None               AND the resolution was declared adopted on this the 8th day of August, 2023. 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 Belle Terre Force Main Replacement by Bihm Construction Company, Inc.., Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated January 13, 2023, and recorded under Book No. 1738, page 457 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:  8th  day of August, 2023. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2288 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 3-1, 3-27 and 3-40, applicable to alcoholic beverages, permits for the sale thereof, the location and operation of alcoholic beverage outlets and matters related thereto.). Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained that the current ordinance prohibits some types of restaurants that include a bar feature to be opened within 300 feet of schools, nurseries, playgrounds, etc. The wording of the current ordinance would prohibit restaurants that are primarily restaurants, but include a bar area in them. He explained that this amended ordinance would alleviate the strictness of the original ordinance so as to allow these businesses to operate within this zone. Bart Hebert, the City Attorney, explained that this ordinance would be mimicking the state law on this matter and the City would no longer be more restrictive than state law. He also stated that the language of the ordinance needed to be clearer and that this amendment would clarify any confusion of the original about how to measure the distance from the business to daycares, schools, etc. Alderman Melancon pointed out that in this version of the ordinance, the City would only allow the restaurants to serve alcohol until 11:00 p.m. He requested that be changed to 12:00 p.m. midnight. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2288. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2288, with the change that the businesses must stop selling alcohol between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless a special permit is granted by the council. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2288  An ordinance to amend Chapter 3 of the Code of…

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, JULY 11, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Fund, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel,  Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, and Eddy Leblanc. ABSENT:  None Upon motion Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the June 13, 2023, City Council meeting and June 27, 2023, City Council Special meeting were approved. Upon motion of  Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution authorizing Mayor Ricky Calais to accept the Veteran’s Drive Outfall Improvement Project as complete. 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 Southern Constructors, LLC, of New Iberia, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Veterans Drive Outfall Improvement for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.             WHEREAS, Southern Constructurs, LLC., as Contractor, has substantially completed the Veteran’s Drive Outfall Replacement for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and             WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;             NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.             The foregoing resolution was offered by Ryan Breaux and seconded by Neil Melancon. 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   ABSENT:       None             AND the resolution was declared adopted on this the 11th day of July, 2023. 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 Veteran’s Drive Outfall Improvement by Southern Constructors, LLC., Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated October 18, 2022, and recorded under Book No. 1732, page 370 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:  12th day of July, 2023. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Alderman accepted the recommendation from Chief Albert LeBlanc for hiring of three Patrol Officers, Justin Gray, Chloe Thibodeaux, and Eric Ledoux. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried the Board of Alderman Introduced Ordinance #2288 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances, by the repeat, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 3-1, 3-27 and 3-40, applicable to alcoholic beverage outlets and matters related thereto.). Parish President, Chester Cedars discussed the current plans for St. Martin Parish Government for a road project that is originally budgeted for this year.  Doyle Melancon extension is one of the roads that is selected for reconstruction.  Mr. Cedars also mentioned that the city and parish are jointly responsible for the maintenance of that road.  St. Martin Parish Government is requesting that the city participate in the reconstruction of that road as part of the parish project.  The total estimated cost of the reconstruction is $930,000.00 that contains a 10% contingency at the estimated cost as of May 4, 2023.  Reconstruction of the Doyle Melancon project will be bid in September.  Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Alderman agreed to pursue a partnership with the parish to participate to the extent of 50% of the cost of the reconstruction of Doyle Melancon Extension. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, 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 THEIR REGULAR MEETING PLACE THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation were recited. Present: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc Absent:  Ryan Breaux Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, Ordinance 2284 was adopted as submitted. (BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA, THAT THE MUNICPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAER ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO TH ETERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”.)  ORDINANCE 2284 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, 2023 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 __27__, 2023 that: The Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 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 _27th  day of June, 2023, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard___, seconded by Scotty Borel___, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was: Introduced on May 9, 2023 at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; Disseminated to the Mayor and all Aldermen; Published, by title, in the official journal of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, together with notice of the time and place of its consideration for formal adoption; and Presented at a public hearing on the 13th of June, 2023. The Board of Aldermen, on June _27_, 2023 adopted Ordinance number 2284 by virtue of the following votes: Yeas:  Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc Nays:  None Absent:  Ryan Breaux Attest:  ___________________________________________ Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk ___________________________________________          _____________________ Ricky Calais, Mayor                                                               Date City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Fiscal Year June 30, 2023 Budget                  General Fund   Sales Tax Fund   Dist Sales Tax Fund   Utility     Fund  Revenues           Taxes       846,406     6,059,730     1,013,558                    –    Licenses & Permits       501,926                    –                     –                     –     Intergovernmental       766,931                    –                     –         115,674    Charges for Services       795,269                    –                     –      2,911,697    Fines & Forfeits         41,289                    –                     –                     –     Parks & Recreation         12,900          Miscellaneous       147,745            4,782                    –           47,527    Total Revenues    3,112,466     6,064,512     1,013,558     3,074,898              Expenditures           General Government    1,883,964          99,460          15,222                    –     Bridges & Streets    1,883,364                    –                     –                     –     Sanitation       795,269                    –                     –                     –     Police    2,627,435                    –                     –                     –     Fire                   –                     –                     –                     –     Parks & Recreation       360,924                    –                     –                     –     Utility Fund                   –                     –                     –      3,434,104  Transfers In:           Sales Tax Fund #1  (2,500,000)                   –                     –       (340,000)   Sales Tax Fund #2  (3,000,000)                   –                     –       (400,000)…

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 13, 2023. 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 ABSENT:  Eddy LeBlanc 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 Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the deletion of the following item to the agenda: #12-Introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of Code of Ordinance, the Zoning              Ordinance, to require an application fee for all home occupation petitions. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the May 9, 2023, City Council Meeting and the minutes of the May 15, 2023, City Council Special Meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2287 (An ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2023 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.). Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, and there being no further input, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2287. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2287 (An ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2023 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.). The following ordinance having been introduced at a special meeting on May 15, 2023, and notice of its introduction having been published in the official journal and a public hearing having been held in connection therewith on this date, was offered for final adoption by Albert Menard and seconded by Neil Melancon: ORDINANCE NO. 2287 An ordinance providing for the incurring of debt and issuance of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2023 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.             WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”) is now receiving revenues derived from the levy and collection of a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax (the “Tax”) being levied and collected by the Issuer, pursuant to an election held in the Issuer on November 16, 2019, at which election the following proposition was approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting in such election, viz: PROPOSITION (SALES TAX) Shall the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana (the “City”), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of one percent (1%) (the “Tax”) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in the City, all as defined by law, in perpetuity, beginning January 1, 2020 (an estimated $2,700,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated and used solely for the purposes of (i) acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and/or operating infrastructure, including public streets, sidewalks and rights-of-way, drainage, water works, parks and recreation facilities, and the purchasing and acquiring of necessary equipment, land and rights-of-way for any of the aforesaid public works, improvements and facilities, (ii) public safety, including police and fire operations, facilities and equipment and (iii) cultural and economic development?                   WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of the aforesaid election, the Issuer adopted an ordinance providing for the levy and collection of the Tax beginning January 1, 2020 (the “Tax Ordinance”); and              WHEREAS, the Issuer now desires to incur debt and issue its Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2023, in the principal amount of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) (the “Bonds”), pursuant to Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisi­ana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”), for the purpose of (i) acquiring, constructing and/or improving infrastructure, including public streets, sidewalks and rights-of-way, drainage, water works, parks and recreation facilities, and the purchasing and acquiring of necessary equipment, land and rights-of-way for any of the aforesaid public works, improvements and facilities; (ii) paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds; and             WHEREAS, the Bonds shall be secured by and payable out of the proceeds of the Tax after the payment by the Issuer of the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax (the “Net Revenues of the Tax”); and             WHEREAS, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved the levy of the Tax at its meeting on September 19, 2019; and             WHEREAS, the maturities of the hereinafter described Bonds will be arranged so that the total amount of principal and interest falling due in any year on the Bonds will never exceed 75% of the revenues of the Tax estimated to be received by the Issuer in the year in which the Bonds are issued; and             WHEREAS, other than the Bonds herein authorized, the Issuer has no outstanding bonds or other obligations of any kind or nature payable from or enjoying a lien on the Tax herein pledged; and             WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Issuer to fix the details necessary with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and…