PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD AT THE CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025.
Present: Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert Menard
Absent: Scotty Borel
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.
Mayor Calais called the meeting to order; the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were recited.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, Item # 11 Adopt Ordinance # 2310 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Sections 23-2 and 23-5.2, regarding the definition of institutions and permitted uses of lots or buildings in R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 residential zoning districts, and matters related thereto.) was deleted from the agenda.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the minutes of the January 14, 2025 council meeting was approved.
The Commander of VFW District 4 awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to Officer Andrew Wilson with the Breaux Bridge Police Department for his unwavering commitment as a Public Servant on and off the job for his thoughtful decision making and dedication to public service.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council approved the recommendation of Chief of Police Albert LeBlanc to hire Cary James Burton III as Police officer with the Breaux Bridge Police Department.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the following Resolution was adopted.
The following resolution was offered by Albert Menard, seconded by Ryan Breaux and duly resolved:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF LOUISIANA UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY WATER ENRICHMENT FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature has appropriated funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 Local Government Assistance Program and also the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 Community Water Enrichment Fund Program and also execute any and all documents should this grant be funded.
THEREUPON, the above resolution was declared adopted.
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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 11, 2025 at which time a quorum was present and voting.
/S/ Kristi LebLanc________
KRISTI LEBLANC
CITY CLERK
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance # 2309 (An ordinance to declare residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such residential building to be removed from the said property by public bid, and matters related thereto) was opened.
Alderman Ryan Breaux asked when were bids due?
Mayor Calais explained where the property was located on Refinery Street West to the left on Berard Street where what used to be the DOTD site and we call it the public annex, the building owned by the Angelle Family that the city bought, and the city does not need the building.
Alderman Breaux asked when the bids would be opened.
Mayor Calais explained possible March and if not March, he would let him know.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux the public hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance # 23089 (An ordinance to declare residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such residential building to be removed from the said property by public bid, and matters related thereto) was adopted.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2309
An ordinance to declare residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such residential building to be removed from the said property by public bid, and matters related thereto.
WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana (the “City”) has purchased the property located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 (the “Property”) to utilize such lot for a public need;
WHEREAS, there is a residential building located on the Property that is not needed for any public purpose and hinders the City’s use of the Property (the “Building”);
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Building must be removed from the Property for the City to effectively use the Property for a public need;
WHEREAS, Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 authorizes a municipality to dispose of any property not needed for a public purpose;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana have determined that the Building does not serve any public purpose and must be removed from the Property;
WHEREAS, the City desires to place the sale and removal of the Building for public bid, and has set the minimum bid for such sale at Fifteen Thousand and No/100 ($15,000.00) Dollars, after considering the appraised value of the Building and estimated cost to remove and relocate the Building.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the dictates of Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 (B), an ordinance must be introduced by the City before a municipality may dispose of property no longer needed for a public purpose;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 11th day of February 2025, declared that the Building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 serves no public purpose;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the City shall place for bid the sale of the Building, with the removal thereof from the Property at the expense of high bidder, which shall be for the best price and terms offered to the City, but in no event less than Fifteen Thousand and No/100 ($15,000.00) Dollars.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 33:4712 (B), notice of this proposed Ordinance shall be published three (3) times in fifteen (15) days, one week apart, in a newspaper having a general circulation in the City.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that any opposition to this proposed Ordinance shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana within fifteen (15) days after the first publication of the aforementioned notice.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that any opposition to this proposed Ordinance is timely and properly filed, the City shall not adopt this Ordinance until a hearing has been held; and further, this Ordinance shall not become effective until all delays and requirements of law are satisfied.
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 11th day of February, 2025, 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.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that once this Ordinance becomes effective, the Mayor for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, be and is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to enter into any and all contracts and execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the above and foregoing edicts.
UPON MOTION of Albert Menard, seconded by Ryan Breaux, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
- Introduced on January 14 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
- Disseminated to the Mayor and all Aldermen;
- Published, by title, in the official journal of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on January 22, 2025, January 29, 2025 and February 5, 2025, together with the notice of the time and place of its consideration for formal adoption; and
- Presented at a public hearing held on the 11th day of February, 2025,
The Board of Aldermen, on the 11th day of February, 2025, adopted Ordinance Number 2309 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Eddy LeBlanc, Neil Melancon and Albert Menard
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Scotty Borel
ABSENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/S/ Kristi LeBlanc_______ /S/ Ricky Calais_______
KRISTI LEBLANC, RICKY CALAIS,
CITY CLERK MAYOR
February 12, 2025 February 12, 2025______
DATE DATE
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council elected Alderman Ryan Breaux as Mayor Pro Tempe for the Year 2025.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the council moved to go into executive session to discuss a pending legal matter.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council moved to come out of executive session.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the council accepted the recommendation of City Attorney Bart Hebert on a legal matter.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned.
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Kristi LeBlanc Ricky Calais
City Clerk Mayor
