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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, APRIL 11, 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 and Eddy LeBlanc. ABSENT: None Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons of 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 Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition of two items to the agenda:             Item #18: Adopt a Resolution in support of a regional juvenile detention center.             Item #19: Authorize Domingue Szabo and Associates to begin design work for the Mills Extension Project. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen removed the following item from the agenda:             Item #7: Consider creating a parking lot on City property west of City Hall. Upon motion of Albert Menard and duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of March 14, 2023 meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais to fund the City’s portion of the signage for the Teche Project. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the request to name “Champagne’s Bakery’s Pink Cookie” as the official cookie of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized the construction of the Veteran’s Park Flag Plaza. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized the improvements to Carl Williams Park. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized the Mayor to execute the necessary documents to abandon the undeveloped portion of the Ruby Drive right-of-way. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution proclaiming April 2023 to be Fair Housing Month in the City of Breaux Bridge. 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 2023 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH In the City of Breaux Bridge ______________________ Ricky J. Calais, MayorCity of Breaux Bridge Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution setting the millage rates for the 2023 tax year. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGERESOLUTION             BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2023 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 2023, 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 11, 2023, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.             Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 12th day of April, 2023.        __________________________                                            ________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                                                      Ricky Calais, Mayor Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation of the City Engineers to reject the bid by NCMC, LLC in the amount of $5,627,000 for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing for Ordinance #2282 (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 23-4.30 regarding general zoning regulations applicable to all zoning districts, concerning regulation of buildings and structures, size, and location thereof, and restrictions with respect 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, MARCH 14, 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 and Eddy LeBlanc. ABSENT: None Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons of 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 Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the amendment of Item #9 of the agenda: “Consider the recommendation from Chief LeBlanc to hire one patrol officer.”  The change was as follows:“Consider the recommendation from Chief LeBlanc to hire two patrol officers.” At the request of Alderman Melancon and, upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following items to the agenda:             Item # 11. Discuss plans to create a limestone parking lot behind City Hall for Downtown parking access.             Item #12. Presentation of bond proposal options. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the February 14, 2023 meeting were approved. Mayor Calais announced that Item #10 would be taken up at this time. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing regarding the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to deny a request to rezone a lot Parcel ID#05902C4420 located at the corner of Rees Street Extension and Julie Street from R-1, Residential 1, to R-5, Residential 5. Mayor Calais explained that neither he nor the Board pursued this issue. Alderman Breaux explained that he had sent a letter to gauge public opinion on this issue and the Planning and Zoning Commission member pursued it further. Comments were opened to the public.  The developer of the proposed business explained that the development he plans to build would not be low-income or HUD-assisted housing.  He stated that the structure would be townhomes in the price range of $350,000-$400,000. Some residents stated that they had not been informed of the specifics of this development. Mayor Calais stated that the request on the table was to rezone the property to R-5,  which means that anything in that zone category would be allowable on that property. He expressed his concern that there would be no way for the City or neighboring residents to stop a developer from building other, not-discussed structures on that property as long as it conformed to the R-5 zoning regulations.   Mayor Calais explained that this public hearing is the second part of a two-part process. The request first goes to the Planning and Zoning Board who makes the initial recommendation.  That recommendation then goes to the City Council for approval or denial. The Planning and Zoning Board denied the request to rezone this property from R-1 to R-5. A resident of the neighboring subdivision raised concerns about the potential traffic issues that this development would create and also the concern that the developer was not present at the initial meeting to explain what his plans were for developing the property. A resident of North Bridge subdivision suggested that the City Council mandate that only the owner of a property could request a rezone.  Mayor Calais explained that this is the requirement, however, someone can make the request on behalf of the owner with their permission, as happened in this case. Mr. Ellis Reed of North Bridge Subdivision explained that when someone buys a house or land in a particular subdivision, they do so knowing the surrounding zones.  He cited Atchafalaya Trace Subdivision as an example.  He stated that the front of this subdivision is zoned commercial, therefore, the residents who buy homes or property in this subdivision do so with the knowledge that at some point a commercial business could be placed at the entrance of their subdivision.  He further stated that the residents of North Bridge subdivision bought their homes or property under the impression that the zone in front of their subdivision would remain Residential-1 and would likely be developed as such. Several residents of North Bridge expressed concerns over drainage and traffic issues as well as obstructed views of the road that a tall structure would create.             Alderman Melancon explained that he attended the initial Planning and Zoning meeting and expressed that he thought the developer having a presence at that meeting to explain his intentions would have gone a long way to assuaging concerns. He also expressed that the Council may have some work to do to improve the Ordinances regulating these types of issues. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing regarding the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to deny a request to rezone a lot Parcel ID#05902C4420 located at the corner of Rees Street Extension and Julie Street from R-1, Residential 1, to R-5, Residential 5. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board to deny the request to rezone a lot Parcel ID#05902C4420 located at the corner of Rees Street Extension and Julie Street from R-1, Residential 1, to R-5, Residential 5, with a roll call vote taken as follows:             Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc            Nays: None            Abstain: None Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2283 (An Ordinance to contract the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge as proposed in the Petition filed on behalf of Mr. Thomas Huval and Mrs. Velma Huval with the City under letter dated January 16, 2023 respecting…

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, 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 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 councilman and Mayor. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the January 10, 2023 meeting were approved. Alderman Ryan Breaux requested to be excused due a personal reason and was absent for the remainder of the meeting. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the executive session to be closed. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation of the City Attorney in regard to the litigation against the City. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the introduction of Ordinance #2283 (An Ordinance to contract the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge as proposed in the Petition filed on behalf of Mr. Thomas Huval and Mrs. Velma Huval with the City under letter dated January 16, 2023 respecting 5.080 acres of vacant land located at 2499 Rees Street Extension, Breaux Bridge Louisiana 70517.) Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the introduction of Ordinance #2282 (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 23-4.30 regarding general zoning regulations applicable to all zoning districts, concerning regulation of buildings and structures, size, and location thereof, and restrictions with respect to building materials on exterior walls and matters relating thereto.) Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the meeting to be adjourned   _______________________________                                  ______________________________ Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                               Ricky J. CalaisCity 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, JANUARY 10, 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, 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 Neil Melancon duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the December 13, 2022 City Council Meeting and the minutes of the December 22, 2022 Special Meeting of the Council. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition and deletion of the following items to the agenda:             Addition:            # 17 Consider appointment of City Auditor. Deletion:#11 Consider authorizing $25,000 for Lexipol Services regarding the updating and maintaining of the Police Department Policy and Procedures Manual. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:             #18 Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem for 2023. The following motion was offered by Albert Menard: Add item #19 to the agenda: Consider approving a 3% raise to all City employees.  Motion died due to lack of a second. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved authorizing the design work regarding the project to install artificial turf on Parc Hardy baseball/softball fields. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to renew or enter into a new contract with Pelican Waste for the City’s garbage pickup services. A roll-call vote was called and the results were as follows:            Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Eddy LeBlanc            Nays:   Neil Melancon  Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a vehicle for the Police Chief. Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of additional security cameras, in the amount of $15,000. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of Bart Hebert as the City’s attorney for the new term. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of Domingue Szabo and Associates as the City’s Engineering firm for the new term. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of Kristi LeBlanc as the City Clerk for the new term. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the nominations for the Planning and Zoning Commission for the new term.A substitute motion to the above was offered by Albert Menard that the appointments be tabled until each councilman could nominate their own candidate to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion died due to the lack of a second. The original motion was passed with the votes being as follows:             Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc            Nays: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of Champagne and Company as the City’s auditing firm for the new term. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the nomination of Neil Melancon as Mayor Pro-tem for 2023. Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________            ____________________________________Kristi Leblanc                                                            Ricky J. CalaisCity Clerk                                                                   Mayor 

PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 10:00 A.M. ON Thursday December 22, 2022 Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order. Present:  Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc. Absent: Ryan Breaux Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the council approved  to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the execution session was closed. Mayor Calais briefed the public that the executive session was in reference to an alleged incident involving a city employee. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Ernest Ledet and unanimously carried, the Council authorized Mayor Ricky Calais to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and authorized the Mayor to sign the settlement check on Claim #21492K455113. Upon motion of Ernest Ledet, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried there being no further business the meeting was adjourned. _____________________________                                        ______________________________Kristi LeBlanc                                                                                     Ricky J. CalaisCity 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, DECEMBER 13, 2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc ABSENT:  Ernest “E.J.” Ledet 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 Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the October 11, 2022 City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition item 12 be added as stated to the agenda:             #12 Consider renewing Trash service contract or open bids.   City Auditor Russel Champagne presented the outcome of the 2021/2022 fiscal year audit to the Council and informed them that the 2021/2022 fiscal year audit was good. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais to accept the bid from Bihm Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $505,151.24 for the Belle Terre force main upgrade project.  Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation from Chief Cantu to promote one police officer (Rayford Ballard) to the rank of Sergeant. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the results of the LCDBG utility rate study. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution establishing Utility Rates for water and sewer services.  After discussion with the council, item 12 was tabled until January 10, 2023. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.   ____________________________________            ____________________________________Kristi Leblanc                                                             Ricky J. CalaisCity 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 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 9,2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, Neil Melancon, 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 Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda:             #7: Approve or deny the request by Pelican Waste and Debris to amend the contract with the City to include a prorated fuel surcharge. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Ernest Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the October 11, 2022 City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the request by Pelican Waste and Debris to amend the contract with the City to include a prorated fuel surcharge. Upon motion of Ernest Ledet, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.   ____________________________________            ____________________________________Kristi Leblanc                                                             Ricky J. CalaisCity 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, OCTOBER 11, 2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, Neil Melancon, 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 Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the addition items 10 and 11 be added as stated to the agenda:             #10  Consider changes to the date of the November Council meeting. #11  Consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the payment of the engineering fees        which are part of the LCDBG  2023 fiscal year grant application. Upon motion of  Eddy Leblanc, and duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved deletion of items #7 and  #9 from the agenda. Item #7 – Consider approval of the Notice of Acceptance regarding the Lime Solo                                  Repainting Project. Item #9 – Consider the request from Chief Cantu to hire one Patrol Officer. Upon motion of Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the September 13, 2022 City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the change of classification of Tenneal Latiolais to Civil Service and her appointment as the Police Chief Secretary. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the change of the November City Council Meeting from Tuesday November 8, 2022 to Wednesday, November 9,  2022 at the regular time and place. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved a Resolution authorizing summital of FY 2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Application, and entering into agreements associated with administration and engineering services. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMITAL OF FY 2023 LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION, AND ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTRATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge desires to submit a fiscal year 2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (“LCDBG”) Public Facilities 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 MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA: The City enters into an agreement with Frye Magee, LLC to develop the Application, and perform all LCDBG administrative consulting duties following a grant award. The City enters into an agreement with Domingue, Szabo & Associates Inc. to assist with the development of the Application and perform all necessary engineering consulting services following a grant award. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the respective agreements with Frye Magee, LLC and Domingue, Szabo & Associates Inc. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and submit the Application, as well as all related documents, and to do any and all things necessary and proper to carry out this Resolution and to fulfill its objectives and purposes. This Resolution shall become effective upon final adoption and signature of the Mayor. 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, Ernest E.J. Ledet, Neil Melancon,               Eddy Leblanc NAY:   None ABSENT:  None WHEREUPON, the presiding officer declared the above Resolution duly adopted in full on this 10th day of ­­­­ October, 2022.  ATTEST:     ________________________________                    ________________________________Kristi LeBlanc, Clerk                                                  Ricky J. Calais, Mayor Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________            ____________________________________Kristi Leblanc                                                             Ricky J. CalaisCity 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, SEPTEMBER  13, 2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, 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 Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the September Meeting Agenda: Item 12: Authorization to Mayor to opt-out or opt-in of the Temporary Housing                               And Shelter Assistance Program Upon motion of Neil Melancon duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting were approved. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the September Meeting Agenda:                             Item 13:  Consider the purchase of new tractor with boom Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2280 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment, regarding general zoning regulations applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5, concerning regulation of the temporary model homes, townhouses, and matters relating thereto).             Jeremy Broussard explained the ordinance to the council.  He also talked about the definition of Townhomes and Model homes being added.  Jeremy Broussard mentioned that there are a couple of changes to the ordinance from the introduction til now.  The secondary recovery center and half-way homes is scratched out which Councilman Melancon brought up and should be taken out, so that would be an option. City Attorney, Bart Hebert, questioned Mr. Broussard if the lots are 3,000 or 3,500 square feet and Jeremy Broussard said the lots are 3,000 square feet. Jeremy Broussard explained another change that is in the original “No Off Sreet Parking” should be “No Street Parking”. The word was misplaced and the city doesn’t allow to park on the streets.  Councilman Melancon asked the city council permission to strike out Fraternity and Sorority Houses from Section 23-5.6-R5 (a).  Jeremy Broussard was asked the definition of “Club” and explained it to be like a Lions Club, KC Hall and a Fraternity would be considered club and not a drinking club.  He defined “Club” as a private recreational building or area operating by membership for the benefit of their membership and not for gang. The terms shall include country club and lodges. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2280. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2280 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment, regarding general zoning regulations applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5, concerning regulation of the temporary model homes, townhouses, and matters relating thereto) with the stipulation to strikeout Fraternity and Sorority Houses in Section 23-5.6-R5, Multiple Family Residential District and also secondary recovery center or halfway house and clarify under item (d) that the minimum lot area for townhouse dwelling is 3,000 square feet per unit. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2280    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 general zoning regulations, Sections 23-2.1, 23-4.29, 23-5.6 and 23-7.4, applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-5 regarding regulation of temporary model homes, townhouse dwellings 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 13th day of September, 2022, that: The Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana be amended by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-2.1, 23-4.29, 23-5.6 and 23-7.4 as follows: Sec. 23-2.1. – Definitions.  Dwelling, townhouse. A structure consisting of no less than three dwelling units, with no other dwelling or portion of other dwelling located directly above or below, where each unit has a separate entrance and direct ground level access to the outdoors. These units are connected to other dwelling units by a single party wall with no opening. A townhouse dwelling does not include a multi-family dwelling. A townhouse dwelling refers to the design of a structure and does not reflect the type of ownership of the individual units. No permit for any dwelling, townhouse shall be approved unless part of townhouse dwelling development that is part of a Concept Review Plan approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen.  Temporary Model Home. A furnished, single-family dwelling that is occupied, on a temporary basis for the period permitted under this Sec. 23-4.29, as a marketing tool to show prospective homebuyers a particular plan, type of construction, accoutrements or floor plan, and, additionally, as a residential sales office, for homes within the qualified subdivision, or phase thereof, for which it serves, and that is not occupied as a residence during the same time. Sec. 23-4.29. – Temporary Model Home and Sales Office. In zoning districts R-1, R-2, and R-3, one Temporary Model Home for a qualified residential subdivision may be allowed upon the issuance of a Temporary Model Home permit by the Planning Director, and issuance of an occupational license by the City, to the Developer of such subdivision, and payment of all fees associated therewith. Upon qualification and approval, the…

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 9, 2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. PRESENT:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, 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 Eddy LeBlanc duly seconded by Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the August Meeting Agenda:                 Item 11:  Consider the recommendation to reappointment Kenneth Mouton to the Civil Service                                  Board.                 Item 12:  Request by the Chief to hire one Patrol Officer. Upon motion of Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the July 8th meeting were approved. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing to consider 2023 LCDBG application. Prior to opening the public hearing, Mayor Calais explained that an application was submitted and was accepted on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge for roughly $900,000.00. This would be for a sewer rehab project. This would include various tests such as smoke testing, manhole inspections, then the contractor would proceed in repairing any issues with the sewer lines. This would include the West side area of Breaux Bridge, the downtown area, East of the Bayou (south side) up to Doucet Street. These are the oldest infrastructure in the city. This involves only sewer issues. Mr. Tauzin read from the newspaper an issue he was concerned with. The paper stated that this would be for the Ruston area.  Mayor Calais believed this to be a mistake. It should read the Breaux Bridge area, not Ruston. Tyler Benjamin asked how the bid process works. Mayor Calais stated that it is put online, and anyone can bid on it. The city engineers, if they know of some contractors would be interested and would be good contractors for the city, they would specifically target them and provide them with a packet to bid on the project.  Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Ernest “E.J.” Ledet and unanimously carried, their being no further input the Public Hearing was closed. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation of Chief Cantu to promote Taylor Boutin to Lieutenant. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation of Chief Cantu to hire John Leger as a Patrol Officer. Upon motion of Ernest “E.J.” Ledet duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2280 (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 general zoning regulations, Sections 23-2.1, 23-4.29,23-5.6 and 23-7.4, applicable to zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-5 regarding regulation of temporary model homes, townhouse dwellings and matters related thereto.)  Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Public Hearing was opened to consider Ordinance #2281 (An Ordinance approving and adopting an annual plan for repair and maintenance of municipality infrastructure for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to be funded through the use of tax proceeds generated by the special tax imposed by Sales Tax District NO. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith) Mayor Calais stated what the tax money would be used for. By law they are required to utilize 20 percent of the taxing district funds. A plan is adopted on how to spend roughly 200,000 dollars. This would be used to repair issues in Parc Hardy for batting cages, parking lot improvements etc. Alderman Neil Melancon asked if the proceeds pay for the upgrades to the turf? Attorney Bart Hebert stated that it was for infrastructure, wherever it is needed. Mayor Calais stated that Eighty percent of the money states it is to be used for new and substantial improvements to existing infrastructure and twenty percent would be used for maintenance and repairs. Alderman Eddy LeBlanc asked if the Batting cages need to be repaired? Park Director Randy Cormier agreed with Mayor Calais that the batting cages needed repairs. Mayor Calais stated that covers would be added to the batting cages.  Alderman Neil Melancon stated that they had allocated money towards the covers of the batting cages. Randy Cormier asked if it would be $200,000 used every year? Mayor Calais stated that they had last year too.  Mr. Ray Pellerin stated that the dog park needs parking. People must park along the street. Mayor Calais stated that they have parking next to the offices. The plan is to provide five or six parking spots on the west side of the park. Randy Cormier stated that they are looking into culverts. Mayor asked Randy Cormier to speak to the engineers to come and look at the situation. Upon motion Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Eddie LeBlanc and unanimously carried their being no further input, the public hearing was closed. Upon motion of Neil Melancon duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2281 as submitted. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2281 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN ANNUAL PLAN FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPALITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE USE OF TAX PROCEEDS GENERATED BY THE SPECIAL TAX IMPOSED BY SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN…