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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

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 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 Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting with the following change: “Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved authorizing Mayor Calais to pursue to purchase of the Pellerin Property located directed adjacent to City Hall, pending proper appraisals.” Will now read: “Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Ernest Ledet and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved authorizing Mayor Calais to pursue to purchase of the Pellerin Property located directed adjacent to City Hall, pending proper appraisals.” Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the renewal of the contract with Acadian Ambulance Services for emergency and non-emergency services for the City of Breaux Bridge for a three (3) year term, beginning on January 12, 2022. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the Planning Committee’s recommendation that the bond for improvements at Parc Ridge Subdivision Phase I be set at $176,000 with a timeframe of up to eighteen (18) months for completion. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to deny the rezoning of lot Parcel ID #06901B1635 located at 601 Parkway Drive from Industrial-1 to Residential-1. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing regarding the rezoning of lots Parcel ID#s: 06901J3228, 06901J3431, 06901J3738, 06901J3541, 06901J3442, 06901J3342, 06901J4348, 06901J4744, 06901J4139 located on Berard Street, Refinery Street and North Main Street from Residential-1 to Commercial-2. City Attorney Bart Hebert explained that this was a request on behalf of the City to correct the zones in this area.  This area is made up mostly of businesses that are currently zoned as Residential and are operating as non-conforming use.  This means that if these businesses were to close for a period of one year and one day, another business could not open there without going through the rezoning process.  He explained that the rezone of this area to Commercial-2 would not impact the businesses that are currently in this area. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing regarding the rezoning mentioned above. Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen accepted the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the rezoning of lots Parcel ID#s: 06901J3228, 06901J3431, 06901J3738, 06901J3541, 06901J3442, 06901J3342, 06901J4348, 06901J4744, 06901J4139 located on Berard Street, Refinery Street and North Main Street from Residential-1 to Commercial-2. Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ernest Ledet and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen approved the request by Chief Cantu to hire two patrol officers: Tyler Touchet and Zachary Segura. Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution to Adopt the St. Martin Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan. RESOLUTION City of Breaux Bridge To adopt the St. Martin Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update WHEREAS, on October 30, 2000, the President signed into law the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), and  WHEREAS, DMA 2000 amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by, among other things, adding a new section, 322—Mitigation Planning—which places new emphasis on local mitigation planning, and WHEREAS, Section 322 requires local governments to develop and submit mitigation plans as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project grants, and WHEREAS, an Interim Final Rule (the Rule) for implementing Section 322 was published in the Federal Register, 44 CFR Parts 201 and 206, on February 26, 2002, with requirements for Local Plans found in Part 201.6, and WHEREAS, in Louisiana, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) local mitigation planning initiative is focused at the parish level, and WHEREAS, when incorporated jurisdictions exist within the parishes, their governments are encouraged to participate in the Parish mitigation planning process, and WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge participated in the preparation of the St. Martin Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and supports the plan as it pertains to Breaux Bridge and the entire parish, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Breaux Bridge that the mayor and council does hereby adopt the overall Hazard Mitigation Plan Update dated November 2021.  This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. By motion of Alderman Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Alderman Neil Melancon, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 11th day of January 11, 2022: YEAS:              Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest Ledet, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc             NAYS:             None ABSENT:         None ABSTAIN:       None                                                                AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 11th day of January, 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 January 11, 2022, at which time a quorum was present and voting. __________________________…