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 14, 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, Scotty Borel, Neil Melancon, Albert Menard, and Eddy Leblanc
Absent:None
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the following additions to the agenda:
#14. Consider approving the replacement of the Park Hardy playground equipment.
#15. Consider resolution to authorize the auction of surplus equipment.
#16. Consider introducing Ordinance #2342
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the June 9, 2026, city council regular meeting.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to go into executive session.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved to proceed under the advice of legal counsel.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2340 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Section 23-5.10 regarding zoning regulations applicable to the C-1 Zoning District for neighborhood mixed districts to include automobile sales and automobile detail services, and matters related thereto).
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2341 (An ordinance to rezone to a R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, all lots abutting Cecile Boulevard, lots that abutting Blanchard Street with the Parcel ID 06901J1529, 06901J1429, 06901J1428, and 06901J1327, and the portion of the lots with Parcel ID 08001A3260 and 0800003713 that are R-2, 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 and seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution declaring that the construction of roadways extending Mills Avenue and Champagne Boulevard and the acquire land on which to construct said roadways are necessary for the public interest, and approval for Mayor to have such properties appraised and to acquire such properties and matters relating thereto.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAYS EXTENDING MILLS AVENUE AND CHAMPAGNE BOULEVARD AND TO ACQUIRE LAND ON WHICH TO CONSTRUCT SAID ROADWAYS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST, APPROVAL FOR MAYOR TO HAVE SUCH PROPERTIES APPRAISED AND TO ACQUIRE SUCH PROPERTIES AND MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, have determined that the extension of Mills Avenue and of Champagne Boulevard sufficient to link Mills Avenue to Doyle Melancon Road and to Champagne Boulevard is necessary for the public interest in that the construction of said roadway will permit economic development along said roadway in areas which presently do not have access to public road frontage;
WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, have determined that the construction of said roadways is further necessary for the public interest in that the construction of said roadway will allow for faster and more efficient flow of traffic throughout the City of Breaux Bridge;
WHEREAS, following consultation with the City Engineer and with the intent to minimize the burden on adjacent landowners while maximizing the efficiency of the route of the proposed roadway, the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge have determined most advantageous route of the proposed roadway is to traverse the parcels of property (hereinafter the “Subject Parcels”) shown in the plats of survey dated April 23, 2026 by Domingue, Szabo & Associates, Incorporated and attached hereto as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Subject Parcels can be acquired by voluntary sale of the same from the property owner or by expropriation through judicial process;
WHEREAS, regardless of the means of acquisition of the Subject Parcels by the City of Breaux Bridge, it is necessary to have the value of said parcels of property for same determined by appraisal of the same;
WHEREAS,on this 14th day of July, 2026, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, did meet in open and regular session in order to consider this Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, hereby declare that the extension of Mills Avenue and of Champagne Boulevard and the construction of roadways sufficient to link Mills Street to Doyle Melancon Road and to Champagne Boulevard and the acquisition of land necessary to accomplish same is necessary for the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that, We, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, hereby declare that the most advantageous route of the proposed roadway is to traverse the Subject Parcels as described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Ricky Calais, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to engage the services of a licensed real estate appraiser to determine the value of the said Subject Parcels and further, upon receipt of such valuations to move forward with and take all necessary steps to acquire such property or property rights, including the offer, negotiation, and acquisition of said property or property rights through purchase or by expropriation, as provided under La. R.S. 19:101, et. seq.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
By motion of Alderman Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Alderman Albert Menard, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 14th day of July, 2026:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AND THIS RESOLUTION was declared adopted as of the 14th day of July, 2026.
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 the 14th day of July, 2026, at which time a quorum was present and voting.
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KRISTI LEBLANC, CLERK
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a resolution for the Mayor to place for public bid the purchase of the residential building located at 227 Refinery Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517, which residential building is to be removed from said City lot by the highest bidder at the highest bidder’s sole cost and expense, and in addition thereto, the minimum bid amount to be paid to the City is set at $15,000.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation from Chief LeBlanc to hire Kristopher Chad Brown for police officer.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation from Chief LeBlanc to hire Byron Vincent Smith for police officer.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the authorization for Mayor to purchase and replace playground equipment at Parc Hardy.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved Mayor to authorize the auction of surplus equipment.
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, owns certain surplus movable property which is not needed for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to sell said surplus movable property to the highest bidder; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, that the City of Breaux Bridge, will solicit bids for the sale of the following described surplus movable property, which is not needed for public purposes:
Unit Year/Make VIN
B-3 2013 Chevy Impala 2G1WF5E37D1254252
B-4 2007 Chevy Tahoe 1GNFC13J57R289966
B-8 2007 Chevy Impala 2G1WS58R479380277
B-27 2014 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E32E1112799
B-29 2015 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E39F1106533
B-30 2015 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E38F1111206
B-34 2012 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E31C1163126
B-37 2012 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E32C1175642
B-38 2006 Chevy Impala 2G1WS581169362151
B-39 2013 Chevy Impala 2G1WD5E31D1145503
B-10 2006 Ford Taurus 1FAHP53266A263076
B-41 2003 Ford Van 1FMRE11W93HB08507
ATV-2 1996 Polaris 2931692
ATV-3 1996 Polaris 2932038
2018 Dodge Durango 1C4RDHAG7JC159846
2008 Chevy Impala 2G1WS553489246239
Bush Hog
FURTHER RESOLVED that after the adoption of this Resolution, the City of Breaux Bridge will advertise for bids for said surplus property in accordance with law;
FURTHER RESOLVED that Notice of this Resolution and the proposed sale of said movable property shall be published one time at least fifteen days prior to the date of the sale in the official journal of the city.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 14th day of July 2026.
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RICKY CALAIS, MAYOR
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KRISTI LeBLANC, CITY CLERK
Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2342 (An ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment Section 23-5.14 regarding zoning regulations applicable to the I-1 Zoning District for Light Industrial to include business offices, and matters related thereto).
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adjourned the meeting.
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Kristi LeBlanc Ricky Calais
City Clerk Mayor