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 10, 2026.
Mayor Ricky Calais called the meeting to order, the invocation and the pledge of Allegiance were recited.
Monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the General Funds, Sales Tax Funds, Park and Recreation Funds, and Utility Funds were distributed to the councilmen and Mayor.
PRESENT: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc.
ABSENT: Scotty Borel and Albert Menard.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the deletion of the following items to the agenda:
#7 Rules to show cause:
- 403 11th Street
- 401 Gravouia Drive
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the January 13, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Alderman accepted the request by Atchafalaya Trace Subdivision Phase IV to get Final Plat approval. For all improvements that are not completed at the time of Final Plat approval, the Planning Committee has set the amount of no less than 125% of cost to construction; no longer than 2 years to be completed; and must be secured with an Irrevocable Line of Credit (ILOC).
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a public hearing for Ordinance #2321 (An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting Berard Street as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated South of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated North of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.)
Mayor Calais explained that this ordinance is similar to a previous one passed by the council to rezone parts of Grand Point and Main Street.
Planning and Zoning Director, Jeremy Broussard explained that the proposed C-1 designation is a mixed-use district, which fits this area. He explained that there is currently a mix of residential and commercial properties in this area.
Mayor Calais stated that residential lots in this area are prohibited from getting permits for renovations or additions because they are in a commercial zone. This change would allow those homeowners to access these permits.
Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, and there being no further input, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance # 2321.
Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance #2321 (An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting Berard Street as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated South of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated North of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.).
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2321
An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting Berard Street as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated South of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situated North of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 10th day of February, 2026, that:
The regulations for the C-1 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to lots abutting Berard Street/Louisiana Highway 31 as follows: all lots abutting the West side of Berard Street from Ledoux Street to Courthouse Street, less and except that parcel owned by the City of Breaux Bridge identified as Parcel No. 06901J3734 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor; all lots abutting the East side of Berard Street from Refinery Street to Patin Street; lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situatedSouth of Patin Street bearing municipal addresses of 113 Patin Street, 418 Berard Street, 420 Patin Street, and 428 Berard Street; and lots abutting the East side of Berard Street situatedNorth of Refinery Street bearing municipal addresses of 102 Refinery and 806 Berard Street, all said lots to be rezoned of are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and which lots are further identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit:
06901J2452, 06901J2561, 06901J2758, 06901J2857, 06901J2956, 06901J3053, 06901J3151, 06901J3150, 06901J3250, 06901J2849, 06901J2948, 06901J3047, 06901J3246, 06901J3345, 06901J4525, 06901J4424, 06901J4723, 06901J4920, 06901J4919, 06901J4918, 06901J5018, 06901J3549, 06901J3448, 06901J4348, 06901J4139, 06901J4744, 06901F0535, 06901F0635, 06901J4429, 06901J4131, 06901J4135, 06901J4133, 06901J3734, 06901J3738, 06901J3541, 06901J3442, 06901J3342, 06901J1664, 06901J1960, 06901J2059, 06901J2258, 06901J2257, 06901J2356, 06901J5117, 06901I5272, 06901I5271, 06901I5370, 06901E1468, 06901E1568, 06901J1070, 06901J1168, 06901J1467, 06901J0867, 06901J2243, 06901J1661, 06901J1947
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to file with the Chairman of the Planning Commission a copy of this ordinance that amends the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge within thirty (30) days after the adoption of said ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, be amended to reflect the changes to the zoning classification of the lots and the changes to the boundaries of the zoning districts as per the rezoning of lots made pursuant to the adoption of this Ordinance, and that the City Clerk have recorded the district boundary changes on the official zoning map, together with the number of this amending ordinance and the date of its passage within thirty (30) business days of the adoption of said ordinance, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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 10th day of February, 2026, 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 Eddy LeBlanc, seconded by Ryan Breaux, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
- Introduced on the 11th day of November, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
- 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
- Presented at a public hearing held on the 10th day of February, 2026.
The Board of Aldermen, on the 10th day of February, 2026, adopted Ordinance Number 2321 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard
ABSENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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KRISTI LEBLANC, RICKY CALAIS,
CITY CLERK MAYOR
______________________ ________________________
DATE DATE
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux , duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing for Ordinance #2322. (An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting South Main Street as follows: all lots abutting the East side of South Main Street from Veteran Drive to Sidonia Drive; all lots abutting the West side of South Main Street from Webb Avenue to Cormier Drive; lots North of Veteran Drive bearing municipal addresses of 625 Main Street, 631 Main Street, 637 Main Street, and 715 Main Street and the lot bearing St. Martin Parish Assessor Parcel No. 08001C2756; and lots South of Sidonia Drive bearing municipal addresses of 105 Sidonia Drive, 1303 Main Street, 1305 Main Street, insofar as the portion thereof situated between South Main Street and the western boundary of Parcel No. 08002A3743, which bears the municipal address of 1305-A Main Street, and 1307 Main Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.)
Mayor Calais explained that this ordinance was similar in effect to the previous ordinance passed.
Jeremy Broussard explained that the only difference here is that there are several vacant lots in this area and not many businesses, though this new zoning designation limits the types of businesses that can be located in this zone.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2322.
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance # 2223.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2322
An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting South Main Street as follows: all lots abutting the East side of South Main Street from Veteran Drive to Sidonia Drive; all lots abutting the West side of South Main Street from Webb Avenue to Cormier Drive; lots North of Veteran Drive bearing municipal addresses of 625 Main Street, 631 Main Street, 637 Main Street, and 715 Main Street and the lot bearing St. Martin Parish Assessor Parcel No. 08001C2756; and lots South of Sidonia Drive bearing municipal addresses of 105 Sidonia Drive, 1303 Main Street, 1305 Main Street, insofar as the portion thereof situated between South Main Street and the western boundary of Parcel No. 08002A3743, which bears the municipal address of 1305-A Main Street, and 1307 Main Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 10th day of February, 2026, that:
The regulations for the C-1 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to, all lots abutting the East side of South Main Street from Veteran Drive to Sidonia Drive; all lots abutting the West side of South Main Street from Webb Avenue to Cormier Drive; lots North of Veteran Drive bearing municipal addresses of 625 Main Street, 631 Main Street, 637 Main Street, and 715 Main Street and the lot bearing St. Martin Parish Assessor Parcel No. 08001C2756; and lots South of Sidonia Drive bearing municipal addresses of 105 Sidonia Drive, 1303 Main Street, 1305 Main Street, insofar as the portion thereof situated between South Main Street and the western boundary of Parcel No. 08002A3743, which bears the municipal address of 1305-A Main Street, and 1307 Main Street, all said lots to be rezoned of are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and which lots are further identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit:
08001D0808, 08001H4412, 08001H4312, 08001H3813, 08001H3514, 08001H3415, 08001H3315, 08001H3116, 08001H2316, 08001H2117, 08001H2018, 08001H1319, 08001H1221, 08001H0722, 08002A4041, 08002A3841, 08002A4045, (insofar as the portion thereof situated between South Main Street and the western boundary of Parcel No. 08002A3743), 08002A3039, 08002A3239, 08002A3740, 08002A3838, 08001G0874, 08001G0968, 08001G2471, 08001G2670, 08001G2970, 08001G3169, 08001G3370, 08001G3668, 08001G3868, 08001G3867, 08001G4066, 08001G4164, 08001G4264, 08001G4861, 08001G4960, 08001G4959, 08001C1556, 08001C1655, 08001C1754, 08001C1854, 08001C1853, 08001C1858, 08001D0808, 08001H4412, 08001H4312, 08001H3813, 08001H3514, 08001H3415, 08001H3315, 08001H3116, 08001H2316, 08001H2117, 08001H1319, 08001H1221, 08001H0722, 08002A4041, 08002A3841, 08001C2057, 08001C2257, 08001C2657, 08001C1967, 08001C1669, 08001C1269, 08001D1512, 08001D1412, 08001H4316, 08001H3220, 08001H3021, 08001H2323, 08001H1029, 0800001443, 0800001343, 0800001344, 08002A4444, 08002A4145, 08002A3946, 08002A4045, 08002A3438, 08002A3538, 08002A3837, 0800001243, 08002A4134, 08002A4234, 08002A4433, 08001G0769, 08001G1166, 08001G1466, 08001G1766, 0800001940, 08001G2966, 08001G4260, 08001G5051, 08001G3159, 080012756, 08001D0708, 08001D0610
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to file with the Chairman of the Planning Commission a copy of this ordinance that amends the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge within thirty (30) days after the adoption of said ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, be amended to reflect the changes to the zoning classification of the lots and the changes to the boundaries of the zoning districts as per the rezoning of lots made pursuant to the adoption of this Ordinance, and that the City Clerk have recorded the district boundary changes on the official zoning map, together with the number of this amending ordinance and the date of its passage within thirty (30) business days of the adoption of said ordinance, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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 10th day of February, 2026, 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:
- Introduced on the11th day of November, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
- 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
- Presented at a public hearing held on the 10th day of February, 2026.
The Board of Aldermen, on the 10th day of February, 2026, adopted Ordinance Number 2322 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Neil Melancon, Eddy Leblanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Scotty Borel, Albert Menard
ABSENTIONS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
______________________ ________________________
KRISTI LEBLANC, RICKY CALAIS,
CITY CLERK MAYOR
______________________ ________________________
DATE DATE
Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, and there being no further input, the Board of Aldermen closed the public hearing for Ordinance #2322.
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to accept the recommendation of Ordinance #2322 (An ordinance to rezone to a C-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.10, lots abutting South Main Street as follows: all lots abutting the East side of South Main Street from Veteran Drive to Sidonia Drive; all lots abutting the West side of South Main Street from Webb Avenue to Cormier Drive; lots North of Veteran Drive bearing municipal addresses of 625 Main Street, 631 Main Street, 637 Main Street, and 715 Main Street and the lot bearing St. Martin Parish Assessor Parcel No. 08001C2756; and lots South of Sidonia Drive bearing municipal addresses of 105 Sidonia Drive, 1303 Main Street, 1305 Main Street, insofar as the portion thereof situated between South Main Street and the western boundary of Parcel No. 08002A3743, which bears the municipal address of 1305-A Main Street, and 1307 Main Street, all of which are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified as outlined in “red” on map attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A,” and further to amend the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, as provided for in Sec. 23-3.3, to reflect same; and matters related thereto and in furtherance thereof.).
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting.
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Kristi LeBlanc, CMC Ricky J. Calais
City Clerk Mayor