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 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, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon and Eddy Leblanc.
Abest: None
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following item to the agenda:
#13: Introduce Ordinance #2325 (An ordinance to rezone lots from a C-2 Zoning District to a R-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.2, two lots located at 425 Gaston Street being identified as Parcel No. 06901K4923 and 06901G1121 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor 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 Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the minutes of the February 10, 2026, City Council Meeting.
The Board of Aldermen brought a rule to show cause for the property at 403 11th Street to the table.
Compliance Coordinator Bianca Faulk explained that she did not receive any responses from the property owners, nor were they present at the meeting. Councilman Menard recommended that the Council condemn the property so the City could take action to clean it up.
Inspector Rodney Richard recommend that because this property is in a dilapidated, unsafe state, the Council should condemn and move to demolish after the allotted amount of days.
Councilman Melancon stated that the first complaint he received was in May 2021. He stated that the Council and City have been more than fair in giving the property owners time to take action to correct the issues.
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the condemnation of the property at 403 11th Street, further moving that the owners be given 30 days to take action to bring the property to code and after 30 days, the City would have the authority to demolish the structure.
The Boad of Aldermen brought a rule to show case for the property at 401 Gravouia Drive to the table.
Compliance Coordinator Bianca Faulk explained that conversations with the property owner about the issues have been going on since 2021. She explained that in April of 2024 2 citations were issued, but no action was taken.
Councilman Melancon asked if there were utilities connected to the home. The property owner replied that there were no utilities connected.
Inspector Richard stated that the condition of this property would be classified as a blighted property. Because of this, the City could allow a certain amount of time to the owner to clean up the property and, if not done by that time, the City could go in and clean up the property.
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen granted the property owner of 401 Gravouia Drive 30 days to clean up the property to code, and if not done after those 30 days, the City would have the authority to clean up the property.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen adopted a Resolution supporting the City of Breaux Bridge application to the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding the Berard Street Sidewalk Project.
RESOLUTION
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE APPLICATION TO THE ACADIANA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
REGARDING THE BERARD STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge has received approval of its application to construct sidewalks along Berard Street (Highway 31) from Refinery Street to Mills Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this addition to our sidewalk network will enhance pedestrian traffic and more effectively connect sections of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge agrees to assume full responsibility for the required match, for design and construction engineering and inspection, for managing and maintaining the project, and for legal liability incurred as a result of the project; and
WHEREAS, on this 10th day of March, 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; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Breaux Bridge authorizes and directs Mayor Ricky J. Calais to request the assistance of and funding from the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning organization and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in support of the construction of the Berard Street sidewalks from Refinery Street to Mills Avenue.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
By motion of Aldermen Albert Menard, duly seconded by Aldermen Scotty Borel, the above Resolution was adopted by the following vote on this 10th day of March, 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 10th day of March, 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 March 10, 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 pertaining to the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Report.
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE
MUNICIPAL WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Breaux Bridge informs Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen:
- Reviewed the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report, which is attached to this Resolution.
On roll call, the above Resolution was adopted as follows:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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Ricky J. Calais, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk
I certify that the following Resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on March 10, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 10th day of March, 2026.
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Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of alderman adopted the Millage Rates for 2026.
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Breaux Bridge:
MILLAGE
General Alimony 3.880 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 2026, 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, Albert Menard, 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 March 10, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, this 10th day of March, 2026.
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Kristi LeBlanc, City Clerk Ricky Calais, Mayor
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen approved the recommendation of Chief LeBlanc to hire Jazmine Fontenot as a patrol officer.
Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Alber Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2323 (An Ordinance to declare vacant lot located at 329 Berard Street, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 not needed for any public purpose and to dispose of such property by private sale to Jerry Hale for $2,000 (appraised price), and matters related thereto.)
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2325 (An ordinance to rezone lots from a C-2 Zoning District to a R-1 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.2, two lots located at 425 Gaston Street being identified as Parcel No. 06901K4923 and 06901G1121 of the St. Martin Parish Assessor 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 Albert Menard, 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