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 the 14th day of June, 2022,
The Board of Aldermen, on the 14th day of June, 2022, adopted Ordinance Number 2276 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest Ledet, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSENTIONS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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KRISTI LEBLANC, RICKY CALAIS,
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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DATE DATE
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing for Ordinance #2277 (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, 2022 be Amended According to the Terms and Figures Contained in the Attached Exhibit Identified as “Exhibit A”.).
Mr. J.L. Sonnier explained about the amended budget. He gave and original to actual comparison and explained that the City’s financials were in a better position than anticipated.
Upon motion of Ernest Ledet, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2277.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted the amended budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
ORDINANCE 2277
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, 2022 BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO THE TERMS AND FIGURES CONTAINED IN THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED AS “EXHIBIT A”.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in session on June 14, 2022 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”.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on the 14th day of June, 2022, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was:
- Introduced on May 10, 2022 at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen 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, together with notice of the time and place of its consideration for formal adoption; and
- Presented at a public hearing on the 14th of June, 2022.
The Board of Aldermen, on June 14, 2022 adopted Ordinance number 2277 by virtue of the following votes:
Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest Ledet, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
Nays: None
Absent: None
Attest: None
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Kristi Leblanc, City Clerk
___________________________________________ _____________________
Ricky Calais, Mayor Date
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Exhibit A City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana |
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| Fiscal Year June 30, 2022 Budget | |||||
| General Fund | Sales Tax Fund | Dist Sales Tax Fund | Utility Fund | ||
| Revenues | |||||
| Taxes | 827,934 | 5,727,910 | 966,123 | – | |
| Licenses & Permits | 461,243 | – | – | – | |
| Intergovernmental | 2,129,390 | – | – | 15,000 | |
| Charges for Services | 753,008 | – | – | 2,679,261 | |
| Fines & Forfeits | 51,186 | – | – | – | |
| Parks & Recreation | 10,280 | ||||
| Miscellaneous | 204,394 | 4,485 | – | 2,504 | |
| Total Revenues | 4,437,435 | 5,732,395 | 966,123 | 2,696,765 | |
| Expenditures | |||||
| General Government | 1,831,473 | 94,295 | 14,524 | – | |
| Bridges & Streets | 1,709,243 | – | – | – | |
| Sanitation | 753,008 | – | – | – | |
| Police | 2,576,809 | – | – | – | |
| Fire | – | – | – | – | |
| Parks & Recreation | 303,874 | – | – | – | |
| Utility Fund | – | – | – | 3,233,001 | |
| Transfers In: | |||||
| Sales Tax Fund #1 | (2,200,000) | – | – | (225,000) | |
| Sales Tax Fund #2 | (2,400,000) | – | – | – | |
| Dist Sls Tx Fd | – | – | – | – | |
| Dist Sls Tx Maint Fd | (190,000) | – | – | – | |
| General Fund | – | – | – | – | |
| Utility Fund | – | – | – | – | |
| LCDBG Grant | – | – | – | – | |
| CDBG Sewer | – | – | – | – | |
| Sewer Spec Assess | – | – | – | – | |
| Transfers Out: | |||||
| General Fund | – | 4,600,000 | – | – | |
| Dist Sls Tax Fd | – | – | – | – | |
| Dist Sls Tx Maint Fd | – | – | – | – | |
| 2008 St Imp Debt Service | – | 274,575 | – | – | |
| 2010 St Imp Debt Service | – | – | – | – | |
| Park Fund | – | – | 190,000 | – | |
| Utility Fund | – | 225,000 | – | – | |
| Limited Tx Rev Bd 2010 | 22,468 | – | – | – | |
| 2015 Rev Bond Sink Fund | – | – | 307,852 | – | |
| Capital Project Funds | 1,506,779 | – | – | – | |
| Total Expenditures | 3,913,654 | 5,193,870 | 512,376 | 3,008,001 | |
| Excess (Deficiency) Of | |||||
| Rev & Other Sources Over | |||||
| Expen & Other Uses | 523,781 | 538,525 | 453,747 | (311,236) | |
Upon motion of Ernest Ledet, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen opened a Public Hearing for 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.”).
Mr. J.L. Sonnier explained the expected revenues and expenditures of the upcoming fiscal year. Mayor Calais explained a few line items that he added to this years budget including the following: Marshal’s Office Expenses, several infrastructure projects, drainage projects, vehicles and equipment, a frontage road off the interstate, Water Well Number 7, Belle Terre Force Main Project, improvements to Parc Hardy baseball fields and an agency to help Breaux Bridge recruit more businesses to the City.
Alderman Melancon inquired about the decrease that was reflected in the City Court’s budget.
Mayor Calais explained that he had talked with the Judge and was agreeable to amending the proposed budget to reflect the rehiring of one employee and increasing the salaries of the City Court by 3%.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen closed the Public Hearing for Ordinance #2278.
A motion was made by Neil Melancon to adopt Ordinance #2278 with the revisions to the City Court line items, it was duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried by the Board of Aldermen.
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”.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on June 14, 2022, 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”.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in session on the 14th day of June, 2022 that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor.
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and upon verification and assurances that the foregoing ordinance was:
- Introduced on May 10, 2022 at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen 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, together with notice of the time and place of its consideration for formal adoption; and,
- Presented at a public hearing on the 14th day of June.
The Board of Aldermen, on June 14, 2022 adopted Ordinance Number 2278 by virtue of the following votes:
Yeas: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Ernest Ledet, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
Nays: None
Absent: None
Attest: None
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Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk
____________________________ ___________________________________
Ricky Calais, Mayor Date
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Exhibit A City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana |
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| Fiscal Year June 30, 2023 Budget | |||||
| General Fund | Sales Tax Fund | Dist Sales Tax Fund | Utility Fund | ||
| Revenues | |||||
| Taxes | 841,000 | 5,860,000 | 997,000 | – | |
| Licenses & Permits | 465,000 | – | – | – | |
| Intergovernmental | 2,119,249 | – | – | – | |
| Charges for Services | 785,000 | – | – | 3,169,000 | |
| Fines & Forfeits | 85,000 |
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