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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, 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…

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 12, 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 Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of June 14, 2022 City Council Meeting. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by E.J. Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Mayor Calais, Eddy LeBlanc, Ryan Breaux and legal guidance of Bart Hebert to pursue the upgrades to the baseball/softball facilities in Parc Hardy through Sustainability Partners. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux 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, JUNE 14, 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 Ledet, and unanimously carried the minutes of the May 10, 2022, City Council meeting were approved. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Scotty Borel, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of a special meeting held on May 27, 2022. Upon motion of Eddy Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved authorizing Mayor Calais to award the contract for the CWEF 2019 Lime Silo Repainting Project to Southern Coating, LLC of Broussard as the lowest bidder in the amount of $64,183. Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded  by Ernest Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2276 (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 23-4.26 and 23-4.27 regarding general zoning regulations applicable to all zoning districts, concerning regulation of buildings and structures, size and location thereof, and restrictions with respect to front yard, rear yard and side yard, and matters related thereto.). Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained that this Ordinance passed at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.  The Ordinance outlines setbacks for accessory  buildings on residential lots. After discussion with the council, a final decision on what the setbacks should be was decided on and are reflected in the adopted Ordinance below. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2276. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2276 (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 23-4.26 and 23-4.27 regarding general zoning regulations applicable to all zoning districts, concerning regulation of buildings and structures, size and location thereof, and restrictions with respect to front yard, rear yard and side yard, and matters related thereto.). ORDINANCE NUMBER 2276 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 23-4.26 and 23-4.27 regarding general zoning regulations applicable to all zoning districts, concerning regulation of buildings and structures, size and location thereof, and restrictions with respect to front yard, rear yard and side yard, and matters related thereto. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 14th day of June, 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 23-4.26 and 23-4.27 as follows: Sec. 23-4.26. – Accessory building and structures other than fences; distance from lot line. No part of any structure, other than a fence, and no part of any building shall be built less than five (5) feet from any lot line.  Additionally, no part of any such structure or accessory building shall be taller than twice the distance such part of the subject structure or accessory building is from any lot line. Sec. 23-4.27. – Accessory building; location. Accessory buildings shall not be built in the front yard or within the area of minimum setback for the side yard, and the front setback for an accessory building shall be no closer to the front lot line than the part of the front of the principal building located furthest from the front lot line. In addition, no accessory building shall be closer than 40’ from to the front lot line. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that all other ordinances and provisions of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that are in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby declared to be repealed to the extent any such conflict exists. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision, word, phrase, or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.             BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in regular session on the 14th day of June, 2022, that this ordinance shall become effective upon signature of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, the lapse of ten (10) days after receipt of the Mayor of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana without signature or veto, or upon an override of a veto, whichever occurs first.              UPON MOTION of Neil Melancon, seconded by Ryan Breaux, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was: 1.         Introduced on March 8, 2022, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; 2.         Disseminated to the Mayor and all Aldermen;  3.         Published, by title, in the official journal of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, together with the notice of the time and place of its consideration for formal adoption; and 4.         Presented at a public hearing held on…

PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY MAY 27, 2022 Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc. Absent: Scotty Borel Upon motion of Ernest Ledet duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution requesting financial assistance from the State of Louisiana under the fiscal year 2021-2022 Local Government Assistance Program and Community Water Enrichment Fund Program. The following resolution was offered by Ernest Ledet, seconded by Eddy LeBalnc and duly resolved: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM             WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has appropriated funding for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) and Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) Program; and             WHEREAS, the Local Government Assistance Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for a wide range of projects to improve public health, public safety, living conditions and for economic development purposes; and             WHEREAS, the Community Water Enrichment Fund Program offers grants to eligible municipalities and parishes for rehabilitation, improvements and new construction projects for community potable water systems; and             WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to submit applications to the Louisiana Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Local Government Assistance Program and also the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program.             NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge that Mayor Ricky J. Calais is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Local Government Assistance Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded; and             BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and submit an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development under the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded.              THEREUPON, the above resolution was declared adopted. ****************************************************************************** C E R T I F I C A T E             I, Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, do hereby certify that the above is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Breaux Bridge on May 27, 2022 at which time a quorum was present and voting.  ____________________________________ KRISTI LEBLANC CITY CLERK                                                                                      CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Neil Melancon 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, MAY 10, 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 addition to the May Meeting Agenda: Item #18: Authorizing  Mayor Ricky Calais to purchase two (2)                               police units. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried the minutes of the April 12, 2022, City Council meeting were approved. Upon Motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried that the Resolution in Support of the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District Capital Outlay Request for Funds to Construct and Equip a New Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory project was adopted. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ACADIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY DISTRICT CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST FOR FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A NEW ACADIANA CRIMINALISTICS LABORATORY; COMMITTING TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,609.00 SHOULD SAID CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUEST BE FUNDED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS BE REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.              WHEREAS, the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana operating the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory for the purpose of crime detection, prevention, investigation, and other related criminal investigative services; and             WHEREAS, the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District boundaries include the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion; and             WHEREAS, the current Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory facility is in need of repairs, expansion and upgrading to meet the increased demand for its services by the law enforcement, prosecutorial, and judicial community; and             WHEREAS, the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District has submitted a Capital Outlay Request to the State of Louisiana for funding to plan, construct and equip a much-needed new Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory, including office, evidence storage and laboratory space; and             WHEREAS, the new Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory will be built on an approximately three (3) acre tract of land owned by the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District located adjacent to or near the current Crime Lab facility; and             WHEREAS, the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory Project is extremely important to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Acadiana Region; and             WHEREAS, most Capital Outlay Requests require some level of local matching funds; and             WHEREAS City Council of Jeanerette wishes to express its full and complete support of the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District Capital Outlay Request and its commitment to provide its pro-rata share of any required matching funds should the Request be funded.             NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Breaux Bridge hereby expresses its full and complete support of the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District Capital Outlay Request to the State of Louisiana for funding to plan, construct and equip a new Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory to be located on land owned by the District located adjacent to or near the current Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory facility.              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of Breaux Bridge also commits to cooperate with the Administrative Branch of the City of Breaux Bridge to use their best efforts to provide funding of up to $117,609.00 should the Capital Outlay Request made by the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory District be funded by the State of Louisiana and local matching funds required. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council of Breaux Bridge and approval by the Mayor. This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS:     Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, E.J. Ledet, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc    NAYS:     None ABSENT:   None And the Resolution was declared effective this 10th day of May, 2022. __________________________________                                        ____________________                                  Mayor                                                                             Date Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc, and unanimously carried, the Board Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2277 (BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUSISANA, THAT THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”). UPON MOTION OF Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2278 (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 ADOPTED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced ORDINANCE #2279 (AN ORDINANCE REAPPORTIONING SINGLE MEMBER VOTING DISTRICTS FOR THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN FOR THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2020 CENSUS). Director of Planning & Zoning, Jeremy Broussard explained to the council that the developers of Parc Ridge Subdivision met every deadline they were given.  Parc Ridge developers were on time, everything was set just with the festival we could not quorum.  All the inspections were done, and they met all the required regulations except for the sidewalks, a price was given for the bond. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen allowed an irrevocable letter of credit or a performance bond…

PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 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 Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following addition to the agenda:             Item #9 – Acceptance of Belle Terre Lift Station Generator Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the March 8, 2022 regular meeting. Upon motion of Ernest “E.J. Ledet, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the March 15,  2022 special meeting. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the millage rates of 4.230 mills for the 2022 tax year by way of the following resolution. CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE RESOLUTION             BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2022 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 2022, 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, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, 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 12, 2022, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.             Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 13th day of April, 2022.   __________________________                                            ________________________Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk                                                      Ricky Calais, Mayor  Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the Belle Terre Lift Station Generator. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. ___________________________                                          ____________________________Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                             Ricky J. CalaisCity Clerk                                                                               Mayor Proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Adjustments of the City of Breaux Bridge held at the City Hall, 101 Berard Street, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened the meeting to consider the appeal from property at 650 St. Charles Street, concerning the City’s denial of a permit for an accessory building. The board of Aldermen unanimously elected Eddie LeBlanc as chair-person for the Board of Adjustments. Jeremy Broussard, Planning and Zoning Director, discussed and explained that the request of an accessory building at 650 St. Charles Street violated city ordinances and therefore was denied.  The ordinances in violation are: Ordinance Sec. 23-4.19, 23-4.25, 23-4.27, and 23-5.3. these ordinances here passed by the City Council by Ordinance No. 2232, 8-8-2017, No. 2247,  10-9-2018, No. 2267, 12-8-2020 and No. 2273, 12-14-2021. Bart Hebert, City Attorney, explained to the Board of Adjustments that the decision can be tabled, ask for more information, take the time to review all of the documents concerning this appeal. Mr. Hebert also suggested that if the Board of Adjustments would consider making a variance, the Board take it under advisement so the variance would be under the circumstances. Mr. Nick Chauffe discussed and explained that the request of an accessory building at  650 St. Charles Street was a lack of process. Mr. Chauffe continued to say that Mr. Broussard gave him incorrect information. The Board of Adjustments decided to take this request under advisement. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Adjustments adjourned the meeting.

PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2022 Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet, Neil Melancon and Eddy LeBlanc. Upon motion of Ernest Ledet duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation involving the City of Breaux Bridge. Upon motion of Ernest Ledet duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to come out of executive session. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux and duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted City Attorney, Bart Hebert’s recommendation on the pending litigation involving the City. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Neil Melancon 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, MARCH 8, 2022.

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, FEBRUARY 8, 2022. Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance were recited. Present:  Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest 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 minutes of the January 11, 2022 City Council meeting were approved. Upon motion of Ernest Ledet, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance 2275 (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 23-5.12, 23-5.19.3, 23-5.19.4, 23-5.19.10 3.1, et al.  regarding zoning regulations applicable to C-3 and C-6 concerning off street parking regulations, and concerning schools, and matters related thereto). Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution requesting the Louisiana State Legislature to enact legislation to amend  LA. R.S. 33.381 or otherwise to allow the City to appoint its Chief of Police. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO AMEND LA. R.S. 33:381 OR OTHERWISE TO ALLOW THE CITY TO APPOINT ITS CHIEF OF POLICE WHEREAS the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge wishes to provide for and improve the security afforded to its citizens; WHEREAS it is critical to this community that we create the opportunity to expand our pool of available, qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police;  WHEREAS the position of Chief of Police of the City of Breaux Bridge is currently limited to candidates residing within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge; WHEREAS the current size of the City’s population limits available candidates for this critical position;  WHEREAS the Board of Aldermen desires to remove the current requirement that the Chief of Police reside within the City’s corporate limits;  WHEREAS the Board of Aldermen desires that the Mayor be permitted to make a recommendation to fill the position of Chief of Police, with final approval by a majority vote of the Board of Aldermen; WHEREAS the Board of Aldermen desires that the Board of Aldermen be permitted to set the salary of the Chief of Police upon recommendation of the Mayor; WHEREAS the Board of Aldermen desires to impose a minimum of five years of law enforcement experience as a requirement for consideration for the position of Chief of Police; WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen desires the assistance of the local delegation of Louisiana state legislators to amend La. R.S. 33:381 to provide for the changes mentioned above with regard to the appointment of the Chief of Police for the City of Breaux Bridge; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge requests Senator Fred Mills pursue the enactment of legislation in support of and providing for the change to La. R.S. 33:381, or otherwise, with regard to the appointment of Chief of Police, in accordance with the foregoing, and to become effective January 1, 2023, or such other time deemed appropriate by the Louisiana state legislators. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Alderman Eddy LeBlanc, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 8th day of February, 2022: YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc                       NAYS: Scotty Borel, Ernest “E.J.” Ledet                  ABSENT: None          ABSTAIN: None                                                                                AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 8th day of February, 2022. Signed: ___________________________________________                                Ricky J. Calais, Mayor, City of Breaux Bridge 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 February 8, 2022, at which time a quorum was present and voting. ________________________KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK                                                                        Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation by the Zoning Committee to rezone 1 lot Parcel ID# 06900O2857. Lot is 44.42 acres with 499.18 feet of frontage on Champagne Blvd. from Residential – 1 to Medical – 1. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the request by Chief Cantu to hire two patrol officers: Nolan Davis and Hannah Hayes. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ernest Ledet and Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting. ___________________________________                          ______________________________Kristi LeBlanc, CMC                                                                 Ricky CalaisCity Clerk                                                                                 Mayor