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St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE HELD A CITY HALL, 101 BERARD STREET, AT 6:00 P.M. ON TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 9, 2025
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
Absent: None
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard Item # 14 (Enter into Executive Session to discuss Chief’s recommendation to terminate one employee) and Item #15 (Approve or deny recommendation of Chief to terminate one employee, Joshua Martin) were deleted from the agenda.
Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the November 11, 2025 Mayor and Board of Alderman meeting were approved.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2318 (An ordinance to rezone to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting the northern boundary of Park Avenue from Poydras Highway to 11th Street, and identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901L2706, 06901L2807, 06901L2910, 06901L3011, 06901L3112, 06901L3214, 06901L3315, 06901L3416, 06901L3518, 06901L3619, 06901L3822, 06901L4330, 06901L4330, 06901L4634, 06901L4735, 06901L4736, 06901L4531, 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.) was opened.
City Attorney Bart Hebert and the Board of Aldermen discussed the changes from Commercial to Residential.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2318
An ordinance to rezone to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting the northern boundary of Park Avenue from Poydras Highway to 11th Street, and identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901L2706, 06901L2807, 06901L2910, 06901L3011, 06901L3112, 06901L3214, 06901L3315, 06901L3416, 06901L3518, 06901L3619, 06901L3822, 06901L4330, 06901L4634, 06901L4735, 06901L4736, 06901L4531, 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 9th day of December, 2025, that:
The regulations for the R-3 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to certain lots abutting Park Avenue from Poydras Street to 11th 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:
06901L2706, 06901L2807, 06901L2910, 06901L3011, 06901L3112, 06901L3214, 06901L3315, 06901L3416, 06901L3518, 06901L3619, 06901L3822, 06901L4330, 06901L4634, 06901L4735, 06901L4736, and 06901L4531 – the portion of said parcel designated as Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 of Block 7 of Broussard Addition to the Town of Breaux Bridge.
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 City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to have recorded the district boundary changes made pursuant to this ordinance on the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, together with the number of the amending ordinance, and the date of its passage, 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 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 9th day of December, 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.
UPON MOTION of Albert Menard, seconded by Neil Melancon, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
1 Introduced on the 14th day of October, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
2 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
3 Presented at a public hearing held on the 9th day of December, 2025,
The Board of Aldermen, on the 9th day of December, 2025, adopted Ordinance Number 2318 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSENTIONS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
KRISTI LEBLANC,
CLERK
RICKY CALAIS,
CITY MAYOR
DATE
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2319 ( (An ordinance to rezone to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting a 30’ Reserved Passage, a 25’ Right of Passage, Timic Drive, Elmire Drive, Boyer Street, Francis Leblanc Drive, Rosa Mae Drive, Gravouia Drive, and Kelli Drive, and identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901H2362, 06901H2163, 07001C2708, 07001C2509, 07001C2811, 07001C2713, 07001C2814, 07001C2914, 07001C3414, 07001C3216, 07001C3017, 07001C3219, 07001C3422, 07001C3918, 07001C3721, 07001C3424, 07001C3924, 07001C3626, 07001C3829, 07001C3930, 07001C4032, 07001C4231, 07001C4535, 07001C4438, 07001C4336, 07001C4540, 07001C4541, 07001C4642, 07001C4644, 07001C4745, 06901H2266, 07001C3516, 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.) was opened.
City Attorney Bart Hebert discussed the changes from Commercial to Residential.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy Leblanc and unanimously carried, the following ordinance was adopted.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2319
An ordinance to rezone to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting a 30’ Reserved Passage, a 25’ Right of Passage, Timic Drive, Elmire Drive, Boyer Street, Francis Leblanc Drive, Rosa Mae Drive, Gravouia Drive, and Kelli Drive, and identified by the St. Martin Parish Assessor by the following parcel numbers, to wit: 06901H2362, 06901H2163, 07001C2708, 07001C2509, 07001C2811, 07001C2713, 07001C2814, 07001C2914, 07001C3414, 07001C3216, 07001C3017, 07001C3219, 07001C3422, 07001C3918, 07001C3721, 07001C3424, 07001C3924, 07001C3626, 07001C3829, 07001C3930, 07001C4032, 07001C4231, 07001C4535, 07001C4438, 07001C4336, 07001C4540, 07001C4541, 07001C4642, 07001C4644, 07001C4745, 06901H2266, 07001C3516, 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 9th day of December, 2025, that:
The regulations for the R-3 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to certain lots abutting “30’ Reserved Passage” shown on plat of survey recorded under Entry No. 351443, “25’ Right of Passage” shown on plat of survey recorded under Entry No. 327094, Timic Drive, Elmire Drive, Boyer Street, Francis Leblanc Drive, Rosa Mae Drive, Gravouia Drive, and Kelli Drive and as further described herein, 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:
06901H2362, 06901H2163, 07001C2708, 07001C2509, 07001C2811, 07001C2713, 07001C2814, 07001C2914, 07001C3414, 07001C3216, 07001C3017, 07001C3219, 07001C3422, 07001C3918, 07001C3721, 07001C3424, 07001C3924, 07001C3626, 07001C3829, 07001C3930, 07001C4032, 07001C4231, 07001C4535, 07001C4438, 07001C4336, 07001C4540, 07001C4541, 07001C4642, 07001C4644, 07001C4745, 06901H2266, and 07001C3516 – the portion of said parcel designated as “LOT 2” on plat of survey recorded under Entry No. 161031, official records of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
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 City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to have recorded the district boundary changes made pursuant to this ordinance on the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, together with the number of the amending ordinance, and the date of its passage, 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 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 9th day of December, 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.
UPON MOTION of Neil Melancon, seconded by Eddy LeBlanc, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
1 Introduced on the 14th day of October, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
2 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
3 Presented at a public hearing held on the 9th day of December, 2025,
The Board of Aldermen, on the 9th day of December, 2025, adopted Ordinance Number 2319 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSENTIONS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
KRISTI LEBLANC,
CLERK RICKY CALAIS,
CITY MAYOR
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Scotty Borel and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2320 (An ordinance to rezone from a C-2 to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting Elise D. Drive and bearing addresses 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312, and 317 Elise D. Drive, 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.) was opened.
Mayor Ricky Calais explained the changes.
Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, there being no further input the public hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Eddy Leblanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2320
An ordinance to rezone from a C-2 to an R-3 Zoning District, as described in Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, certain lots abutting Elise D. Drive and bearing addresses 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312, and 317 Elise D. Drive, 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 9th day of December, 2025, that:
The regulations for the R-3 Zoning District, as set forth Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances, the Zoning Ordinance, at Sec. 23-5.4, as may be amended from time to time, shall hereafter apply to certain lots abutting Elise D. Drive, all said lots to be rezoned of are located within the corporate limits of the City of Breaux Bridge and more particularly identified by the following municipal addresses and St. Martin Parish Tax Assessor Parcel Numbers:
304 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1548
308 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1349
310 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1150
312 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1151
317 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1254
309 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1452
307 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1551
305 Elise D. Dr., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517 – Parcel No. 06901H1850
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 City Clerk of the City of Breaux Bridge is hereby directed to have recorded the district boundary changes made pursuant to this ordinance on the official zoning map of the City of Breaux Bridge, together with the number of the amending ordinance, and the date of its passage, 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 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 9th day of December, 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.
UPON MOTION of Eddy LeBlanc, seconded by Melancon, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
1 Introduced on the 14th day of October, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
2 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
3 Presented at a public hearing held on the 9th day of December, 2025,
The Board of Aldermen, on the 9th day of December, 2025, adopted Ordinance Number 2320 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSENTIONS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
KRISTI LEBLANC,
CLERK RICKY CALAIS,
CITY MAYOR
DATE
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2324 (An ordinance to amend Division 4 of Article II of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 2-67 regarding court review of any decision by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge and matters related thereto.) was opened.
City Attorney Bart Hebert discussed the changes on the deadline to appeal a decision by the Board of Aldermen.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2324
An ordinance to amend Division 4 of Article II of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 2-67 regarding court review of any decision by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge and matters related thereto.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana duly convened in regular session on the 9th day of December, 2025, that:
Division 4 of Article II of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana be amended by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of enactment of Section 2-67, as follows:
Sec. 2-67 – Court Review
Any person or persons aggrieved by any decision of the Board of Aldermen may appeal such decision to the 16th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Martin, provided that such petition is filed within thirty (30) days of the date such decision is made by the Board of Aldermen.
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 9th day of December, 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.
UPON MOTION of Albert Menard, seconded by Ryan Breaux, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
4 Introduced on November 11, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana;
5 Disseminated to the Mayor and all Aldermen;
6 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
7 Presented at a public hearing held on the 9th day of December, 2025,
The Board of Aldermen, on the 9th day of December, 2025, adopted Ordinance Number 2324 by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSENTIONS: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
KRISTI LEBLANC,
CLERK RICKY CALAIS,
CITY MAYOR
DATE
Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen authorized Chief of Police Albert Leblanc to hire Logan Breaux as a Patrol Officer.
Upon motion of Albert Menard duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Kristi LeBlanc, CMC
City Clerk
Ricky Calais
Mayor
Jan. 21, 2026
Cost: $372.00
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
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:OO P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025.
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
Absent: None
Upon Motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, Item #9(Introduce Ordinance #2323 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 X for $X5 (appraised price), and matters related thereto) was deleted from the agenda.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen added the following items to the agenda:
Item #17-Review Status of 403 11th Street,
Item #18-Accept WWTP upgrade project and
Item #19-Gary Drive and Dell Drive [project to the agenda.
Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the October 14, 2025 Council Meeting were approved.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the council approved to adopt Resolution authorizing the Mayor to place for public bid the purchase of residential building located at 227 Refinery street which is to be removed from city lot by highest bidder at highest bidder’s sole cost and expense, in addition thereto the minimum bid amount to be paid to the city is set at $15,000.00.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the council authorized the Mayor to enter into agreement with lawyers, Burns Charest LLP (which includes any successor to the partnership of BC) and Barry J. Sallinger, in connection with claims against various entities, including Lumen Technologies and AT&T (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Defendants,”) for all claims for damages arising out of contamination from lead-wrapped cables and the prosecution of those Claims.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the public hearing on Ordinance #2317(An ordinance approving and adopting an Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Sewer system repairs to address infiltration issues; (2) Engineering and construction costs associated with the Mills Avenue and Champagne Blvd extension projects: (3) Access road improvements and/or construction regarding property development along I-10, to be funded through the use of tax proceeds generated by the special tax imposed by Sales Tax District No. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.)was opened.
Mayor Calais stated that the city needs to pass Ordinance to spend 80% taxing money and that the city collects about $l million in taxing district and requires an ordinance to spend $80% of proceeds.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, there being no further input the hearing was closed.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance # 2317 was adopted.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2317
An ordinance approving and adopting an Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Sewer system repairs to address infiltration issues; (2) Engineering and construction costs associated with the Mills Avenue and Champagne Blvd extension projects: (3) Access road improvements and/or construction regarding property development along I-10, to be funded through the use of tax proceeds generated by the special tax imposed by Sales Tax District No. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, by Act Number 923 of the 2008 Regular Legislative Session, La.R.S. 33:2711 was amended by the enactment of subparagraph D thereof to permit a municipality such as the City of Breaux Bridge to create a special sales tax district within a portion of the municipality for the purpose of levying and collecting a one (1%) per cent sales and use tax;
WHEREAS, the said Act Number 923 mandated that the proceeds from such a tax be used by the municipality pursuant to the specific terms and conditions of an intergovernmental agreement between the municipality and the sales tax district;
WHEREAS, the said Act Number 923 further mandated that the proceeds of the aforementioned tax be utilized for the payment of the costs and expenses of constructing, improving, and maintaining the municipality’s infrastructure which services property located within its jurisdictional boundaries or be used to promote the economic development of both the district and municipality;
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2008, by Ordinance Number 2163, the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge created a special sales tax district and designated it as “Sales Tax District No. 1 of the City of Breaux Bridge, State of Louisiana” (“District”);
WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 2163, the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge further approved and adopted an intergovernmental agreement between it and the District with respect to the use and expenditure of the proceeds of the taxes generated by the District;
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2008, by Ordinance Number 2164, the District and/or the City of Breaux Bridge levied and imposed a sales and use tax of one (1%) per cent upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property, and on sales of services within the District, commencing on January 1, 2009;
WHEREAS, the aforementioned intergovernmental agreement, as well as Ordinance Number 2164, created with the fiscal agent bank of the City of Breaux Bridge a special fund designated as the “Sales Tax District No. 1 Infrastructure Fund”, into which fund there would be deposited and held as sacred funds all proceeds collection by the Parish Sales Tax Collector from the levy of the tax after deducting therefrom the reasonable expenses of the Collector incurred in connection with the collection and enforcement of the collection of the tax, all as more fully set forth in Ordinance Number 2164;
WHEREAS, the aforementioned intergovernmental agreement further provided that all proceeds received by the City of Breaux Bridge from the collection of the said tax shall be used for the payment of the costs and expenses of constructing, improving, and maintaining the City’s infrastructure which serves property located therein or shall be used to promote the economic development of the District or the City, it being provided, however, that a minimum of thirty-five (35%) per cent of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be dedicated and set aside for the purpose of providing matching funds to be received by the City from state and/or federal grants for the construction and improvement of the infrastructure of the City;
WHEREAS, La.R.S.33:2711(D) was amended and re-enacted by Act Number 568 of the 2012 Louisiana Legislature as La.R.S. 47:338.1(D) to require that all tax proceeds generated by the District be expended as follows: twenty (20%) per cent of the proceeds be used annually for the repair and maintenance of the City’s infrastructure provided that an Annual Plan for Repair and Maintenance of Municipality Infrastructure be approved by ordinance and by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Aldermen, and eighty (80%) per cent of the proceeds collected by expended on new construction of infrastructure or substantial improvements of existing infrastructure. However, any such expenditure must be pursuant to a Master Plan for the Construction of Municipal Infrastructure listing the specific projects to be funded through the said tax proceeds, and furthermore, that any such plan be adopted by ordinance passed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the City’s governing authority;
WHEREAS, the intergovernmental agreement confected between the City of Breaux Bridge and the District was revised and amended by virtue of Ordinance Number 2200 adopted on March 11, 2014, to reflect the mandates set forth in La.R.S. 47:338.1(D) as amended by Act Number 568 of the 2012 Louisiana Legislature;
WHEREAS, the intergovernmental agreement confected between the City of Breaux Bridge and the District was revised and amended by virtue of Ordinance Number 2212 adopted on July 14, 2015, to reflect the mandates set forth in La.R.S. 47:338.1(D) as amended by Act Number 568 of the 2012 Louisiana Legislature;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and city engineer for the City of Breaux Bridge prepared a Master Plan for the Construction of Municipal Infrastructure, which was adopted by the governing authority of the City of Breaux Bridge on November 11, 2025 by Ordinance Number 2317;
WHEREAS, the Mayor and city engineer for the City of Breaux Bridge have prepared an Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Sewer system repairs to address infiltration issues; (2) Engineering and construction costs associated with the Mills Avenue and Champagne Blvd extension projects: (3) Access road improvements and/or construction regarding property development along I-10;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the dictates of La.R.S. 47:338.1(D)(2)(b)(i), an ordinance must be adopted by the City of Breaux Bridge approving the attached Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Sewer system repairs to address infiltration issues; (2) Engineering and construction costs associated with the Mills Avenue and Champagne Blvd extension projects: (3) Access road improvements and/or construction regarding property development along I-10;
BE IT, THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, that the Amendment to the Master Plan to include the following projects: (1) Improvements to drainage along Nona Street; (2) Improvements to drainage along Claude Street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the estimated costs for each of the projects identified on the attached Amendment to the Master Plan are set forth for informative purposes only. As such, the undertaking of these projects is not dependent upon the actual costs associated therewith. The total amount of the proceeds from the Sales Tax District No. 1 Infrastructure Fund to be used for the projects embraced by the Master Plan for the Construction of Municipal Infrastructure, as amended herein, shall not exceed the total of the sum of eighty (80%) per cent of the sales tax proceeds on deposit in the said fund after expenditures associated with the Master Plan.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Breaux Bridge shall not be obligated to undertake the projects identified on the attached Amendment to the Master Plan in the event that the final costs therefor exceed available funds or that any project associated therewith be determined to be fiscally imprudent.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, be and is hereby authorized, directed, and empowered to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the above and foregoing edicts.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED 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 Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, duly convened in regular session on the 11th day of November, 2025, that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Mayor.
UPON MOTION of Albert Menard, seconded by Ryan Breaux, and upon verification and assurance that the foregoing ordinance was:
1 Introduced on October 14, 2025, at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen 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 notice of the time and place of its consideration for formal adoption; and
4 Presented at a public hearing held on the 11th day of November, 2025, before the Board of Aldermen, the Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance Number 2317 on 11th day of November, 2025, by virtue of the following votes:
YEAS: Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
AND THIS ORDINANCE is hereby declared adopted as of this 11th day of November, 2025.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/S/Kristi Leblanc
CITY CLERK /S/ Ricky Calais
MAYOR
November 12, 2025
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced Ordinance #2324(An ordinance to amend Division 4 of Article II of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances by the repeal, amendment, revision, enactment, and/or re-enactment of Section 2-67 regarding court review of any decision by the Board of Aldermen for the City of Breaux Bridge and matters related thereto.).
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced 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.).
Upon motion of Neil Melancon, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen introduced 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).
Upon motion of Scotty Borel, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the Board of Aldermen approved the request of the Breaux Bridge Housing Authority to waive PILOT(Payment in Lieu of Taxes) for another 5 year period.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried, the Board of Aldermen moved to go into executive session to discuss Chief’s recommendation to terminate one employee.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Ryan Breaux and unanimously carried the council moved to come out of executive session.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the council approved the Chief’s recommendation to terminate Employee Raiford Ballard.
Upon motion of Ryan Breaux, duly seconded by Albert Menard and unanimously carried the Board of Alderman adopted a Resolution and Notice of Acceptance authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from NCMC, LLC, of Baton Rouge, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from NCMC, LLC, of Baton Rouge, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.
WHEREAS, NCMC, LLC, as Contractor, has substantially completed the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Ryan Breaux and seconded by Albert Menard.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS None
ABSENT None
AND the resolution was declared adopted on this the 11th day of November, 2025.
ATTEST:
By______________________________
Secretary
Mayor
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially to all subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials:
Public Notice is hereby given according to law that the undersigned Owner has accepted, as substantially complete, the work done on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade by NCMC, LLC, Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated October 30, 2023, and recorded under Book No. 1764, page 761 in the Records of the Clerk of Court, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana;
All subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials must assert whatever claim they may have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of said Contract, according to law, within 45 days from registration hereof.
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
BY: Ricky J. Calais, Mayor
Date:12th day of November, 2025.
Upon motion of Eddy LeBlanc duly seconded by Neil Melancon and unanimously carried, the council adopted a Resolution and Notice of Acceptance authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from Elliott Construction, LLC, of Grand Coteau, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the 2024 Pavement Improvements Project for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana an Act of Acceptance from Elliott Construction, LLC, of Grand Coteau, LA, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the 2024 Pavement Improvements Project for the City of Breaux Bridge, LA.
WHEREAS, Elliott Construction, LLC, as Contractor, has substantially completed the 2024 Pavement Improvements Project for the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the Contract Documents pertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana acting through its Mayor and Councilmen, desires to accept the completed work;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED by the Councilmen of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, acting as the governing authority for the said City of Breaux Bridge, that the Mayor, be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, accepting the work as being complete, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Eddy LeBlanc and seconded by Neil Melancon.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS Ryan Breaux, Scotty Borel, Albert Menard, Neil Melancon, Eddy LeBlanc
NAYS None
ABSENT None
AND the resolution was declared adopted on this the 11th day of November, 2025.
ATTEST:
By
Secretary Mayor
OTICE OF ACCEPTANCE
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially to all subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials:
Public Notice is hereby given according to law that the undersigned Owner has accepted, as substantially complete, the work done on the 2024 Pavement Improvements Project by Elliott Construction, LLC, Contractor, under his contract with the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, dated October 7, 2024, and recorded under Book No. 1794, page 751 in the Records of the Clerk of Court, Parish of St. Martin, Louisiana;
All subcontractors, workmen, laborers, mechanics, and furnishers of materials must assert whatever claim they may have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of said Contract, according to law, within 45 days from registration hereof.
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
BY: Ricky J. Calais, Mayor
Date: 12th day of November, 2025.
Upon motion of Albert Menard, duly seconded by Eddy LeBlanc and unanimously carried the meeting was adjourned.
Jan. 21, 2026
Cost: $2671.00
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
School Board Member
Training Resolution
WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish school board shall receive a
minimum of six hours of training and instruction, as required by ACT 705 of the 2011 Louisiana Legislature; and
WHEREAS, this training and instruction shall consist of school laws of this state, laws governing the powers, duties, and responsibilities of city and parish schoolboards, educational trends, research and policy; and
WHEREAS, such instruction may be received from an institution of higher
education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the State Department of Education, or by an in-service training program conducted by a city or parish school board central office or the Louisiana School Boards Association, or training provided at the national level; and
WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish board shall receive one hour of
ethics training, per year, of their tenure as board member;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it become public record that Steve Fuselier, Wanda B. Vital, Edna M. Johnson, Jimmy Durio, Russel Foti, Richard Potier, and Marlin d’Augereau, members ofthe St. Martin Parish School
Board, have successfully received and exceeded the six hours of required training as mandated by the Legislature of Louisiana and all board members have fulfilled the mandate of one hour of ethics training for the year 2025.
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Superintendent of St. Martin Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted at its regular School Board meeting on January 7, 2026.
Frederick Wiltz, Superintendent
St. Martin Parish School Board
January 21, 2026
Cost: $24.00
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
Public Notice
(Notice of Intention to Introduce Bill - 2026 Regular
Legislative Session)
Public notice is hereby given, as provided by R.S. 47:1907.1 that there will be introduced at the forthcoming session of the Legislature of Louisiana, to be convened on March 9, 2026, a bill relative to authorizing assessors in this state to increase their annual salary compensation in an amount not to exceed five percent annually through Fiscal Year 2028-2029; and to provide for related matters.
1.21, 1.28
Cost: $6.25
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
S H E R I F F’ S S A L E
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF ST. MARTIN
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Suit#: 95738
21ST MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
VS
RHEA RENEE DILLON A/K/A RHEA R. DILLON A/K/A RHEA DILLON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE issued out of the Honorable the 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Martin, State of Louisiana, on October 20, 2025, and to me directed in the above and entitled and numbered matter, I have seized and taken in my possession and will offer for sale for cash, to the last and highest bidder, after due advertisement, according to law in the St. Martin Parish Law Enforcement Center, 400 St. Martin Street, St. Martinville, Louisiana at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 the following mentioned and described property, to-wit:
2022 Champion (CHAM) Mobile Home bearing serial number 025000HA002257A
AND
That certain lot or parcel of land, with all buildings and improvements thereon, with all rights, ways, privileges and servitudes thereto appertaining, situated in Section 111, Township 8 South, Range 5 East and/or Section 75, Township 8 South, Range 6 East, East Side of Bayou Teche, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, being known and designated as LOT 4A-3 containing 0.312 ACRES, per Plat of Survey by Morgan Goudeau & Associates, dated March 15, 2023 and attached hereto and made a part hereof. Having a frontage of 98.81 feet on LA Highway 341 and having such further shape, form, measurements, configurations, dimensions and boundaries as shown on said plat of survey.
Being a portion of the property acquired by Bush Hog Unlimited, LLC from Denise Broussard Bennett and Clara B. Ledet and Michael E. Ledet, per Act of Quit Claim Deed and Warranty Deed and Affidavit of Compliance, recorded June 6, 2023 and February 13, 2023 and May 18, 2023 in COB 1893/680/564675, 1887/237/562125 and 1748/767/564292, all of the records of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
***ALL SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS MUST HAVE CASH PAYMENT IN THE FORM OF A CASHIER’S CHECK OR A VERIFIABLE LETTER OF CREDIT IN FAVOR OF SAID BIDDER FROM A SOLVENT BANK, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OR OTHER SUCH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND FULL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON THE DATE OF THE SALE***
Given under my hand officially at St. Martinville, Louisiana on this 17th day of December, 2025.
BECKET BREAUX, SHERIFF
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Publish: December 24, 2025 January 21, 2026
Cost: $67.50
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CONTRACT NO. 2
DURAND SUBDIVISION PHASE IIA DRAINAGE IPROVEMENT PROJECT
OLIVIER LANE AND STEPHANIE DRIVE OUTFALL IMPROVEMENTS)(PHASE 1)
FOR THE
CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE
ST. MARTIN PARISH, LOUISIANA
Sealed bids will be received by the City of St. Martinville at any time or day prior to, but no later than 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 for the above listed project.
The project scope shall consist of drainage improvements to the outfall at Olivier Lane and Stephanie Drive and other miscellaneous work.
Bids may be mailed to City of St. Martinville, Attn: Lorrie Poirier, Clerk (Executive Assistant), P.O. Box 379, St. Martinville, LA 70582, or delivered to 120 New Market St. St. Martinville, LA 70582, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to the bid opening. Bid documents may also be viewed, downloaded, and submitted online at www.centralbidding.com until the deadline listed below.
All bids with a properly executed envelope, will be opened publicly, and read aloud on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in the City of St. Martinville Council Chambers, located in City Hall at 120 New Market Street, St. Martinville, Louisiana. The construction cost estimate will be read aloud upon opening of bids.
The Contractor shall obtain, maintain during the life of the project, and provide to the Owner copies of the following bonds and policies which shall be obtained from surety companies which appear on the U.S. Treasury Circular 570, licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, in the amounts and for the purpose stated and subject to the Owner’s approval.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.
1. BID BOND: A “Bid Guarantee” equivalent to 5% of the bid price consisting of a firm commitment, such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check, money order or other negotiable instrument, shall accompany each bid as assurance that the bidder will, upon acceptance of his bid, execute such contractual documents as may be required and within the time specified.
2. PERFORMANCE BOND: A performance bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure the Contractor’s faithful performance of the contract.
3. PAYMENT BOND: A payment bond of not less than 100% of the contract price shall be executed to assure payment as required by law of all persons supplying labor and material in the performance of the work provided by the contract.
Bids will be evaluated by the City of St. Martinville based on the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The City of St. Martinville reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
The City of St. Martinville strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the City of St. Martinville for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services, and labor in which disadvantaged businesses are available.
Only the bids of contractors licensed under Louisiana Contractor’s Licensing Law R.S. 37:2150-2173 will be considered for bids exceeding $50,000.00. Should the bid exceed $50,000.00, contractors desiring to bid shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction in full force and effect at the time drawings, specifications and forms are requested from the office of the Engineers.
The contract documents may be examined on all business days at the following locations during the specified hours:
1. McBade Engineers and Consultants, LLC, 327 Iberia Street, Suite 5, Youngsville, Louisiana 70592
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday thru Thursday)
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon (Friday)
Contract documents may be obtained at the office of McBade Engineers and Consultants, LLC, 327 Iberia Street, Suite 5, Youngsville, Louisiana 70592, Phone Number (337) 451-5823, upon payment of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each complete set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit (less actual cost of reproduction) will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. They will not be mailed without such a request. Plans and specifications shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date.
JASON WILLIS, MAYOR
CITY OF ST. MARTINVILLE
Publication Dates: January 14, 2026 January 21, 2026 , and January 28, 2026
Cost: $72.00
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE LAND OFFICE
By virtue of and in conformity with the of Louisiana Revised Statutes 41:1211, et seq., sealed bids will be accepted on or before the 23rd of January, 2026, at eleven o’clock a.m., for the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining a single habitable structure on the following described tract in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, to wit: A certain tract of State owned (nonsevered) land identified as Campsite Lot No. 03, Exxon Canal Houseboat Area, Section 3, T15S, R11E, Louisiana Meridian
All bids must be forwarded by United States Mail to the State Land Office, Post Office Box 44124, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804 or delivered to 1201 North Third Street, Suite G-223, Baton Rouge, LA and must be accompanied by check or money order for full amount of first year’s rental of not less than Eight Hundred Twelve and 00/100 ($812.00) Dollars per year for a term of ten (10) years.
The word BID and the DATE the bid is to be opened should be written on the outside of the envelope containing your bid so that it will not be opened with the regular mail.
The Right to Reject Any and All Bids Is Reserved. Note: Successful Bidder Must Pay the Advertising Charges.
Cheston Hill
Public Land Adminstrator
Publish January 7, 14 & 21, 2026
Cost: $21.00
St. Martinville Teche News
St Martinville
January 21, 2026
Keywords:
Mineral Lease Sale
Miscellaneous Notices
Minden Press-Herald
Minden
January 21, 2026
WEBSTER PARISH
PUBLIC NOTICE
Parcel# 121526
Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Webster has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Webster for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 10:00 A.M. on February 20, 2026, at Webster Parish Police Jurys Office, 401 Main Street, Minden, LA 71055 in the Committee Room. The minimum bid has been set at $3,306.94. Anyone intending to bid must deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by February 17, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property.
For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com
Parcel# 121526 / Municipal Address: 251 Water Ave. Cotton Valley, LA 71018
Brief Legal: LOT 112.6 X 180 FT, TRACT 112.6 X 200 FT & LOT 112.6 X 190 FT IN NW/4 OF SE/4 SEC. 17-21-10
Legal Description: LOT 112.6 X 180: Begin at the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4); Section 17, Township 21 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, thence run North 250 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 30 minutes East 134 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue North 89 degrees 90 minutes East 180 feet; thence run North 112.6 feet; thence run South 112.6 feet to the point of beginning.
TRACT 112.6 X 200.51 ACRES: Begin at the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE/4), Section 17, Township 21 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, and thence run North 250 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 30 minutes East 314 feet to the Point of Beginning Proper; thence run North 112.6 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 30 minutes East 200 feet; thence run South 112.6 feet; thence run South 89 degrees 30 minutes West 200 feet to the Point of Beginning Proper, containing 0.51 acres, together with all improvements located thereon.
Vendor herein retains all oil, gas and other minerals and all mineral and royalty rights whatsoever under the hereinabove described lands as well as the right to grant any and all oil, gas and mineral leases, including the free right of ingress and egress upon, over and across said lands, and the usual right to explore for, mine, drill, lay pipe lines, roadways and the other privileges usually included in oil, gas and mineral leases. Vendor is to receive all bonuses, rentals and royalties payable under any such lease.
LOT 112.6 X 190.459 ACRES: Begin at the Southwest Corner of the Northwest Quarter if the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 of SE4) Section 17, Township 21 North Rage 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana an thence run North 250 feet thence run North 89 degrees 30 minutes East 514 feet to the Point of Beginning Proper; thence run North 112.6 feet; thence run North 89 degrees 30 minutes East 190 feet; to the point of Beginning Proper containing 0.459 acres, together with all improvements located thereon;
Vendor herein retains all oil, gas and other minerals and all mineral and royalty rights whatsoever under the hereinabove described lands as well as the right to grant any and all oil, gas, and mineral leases, including the free right to ingress and egress upon, over and across said lands, and the usual right to explore for mine, drill lay pipe lines, roadways and the other privileges usually included in oil, gas, and mineral leases. Vendor is to receive all bonuses, rentals and royalties, payable under any such lease.
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
Minden Press-Herald
Miscellaneous Notices
Minden Press-Herald
Minden
January 21, 2026
Notice to
Bidders
The Village of Doyline is accepting immediate bids for the Removal of Debris and Full Dirt Work of Property currently owned by them on West End of College Street, Doyline, La- Parish Assessment #128521.
Bids are to be delivered to Village of Doyline, Town Hall no later than February 2, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. The method of delivery can be in person, by mail or email at Doylineclerk@gmail.com
For questions, please contact Myra at 318-745-2625.
December 21, 2026
Minden Press-Herald
MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 2025
VILLAGE OF DOYLINE
Meeting was called to Order by Mayor Gates. Invocation was offered by Jakie Daniels with the Pledge of Allegiance offered by Steve Bridwell. Roll was called; Present: Mayor Gates, Clerk Myra Kilburn, Alderman Steve Bridwell, Alderwoman Rachael Muniz, Alderman Jakie Daniels. Absent: Sewer Superintendent Mike Dunaway and Chief Robert Hayden.
Motion was made by Steve Bridwell, seconded by Rachael Muniz to accept the November Minutes as offered. Motion carried. Motion was made by Rachael Muniz, seconded by Jakie Daniels to accept the November Financials as offered, motion carried.
A discussion was held regarding Ordinance 2025-02, Establishing Sewer Deposits, motion was made by Jakie Daniels, seconded by Steve Bridwell to adopt this Ordinance, motion carried.
The mayor informed the council that we are currently without a Maintenance Supervisor and that a search will begin to replace the previous supervisor. Application can be made at Town Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The clerk informed the council that the financials continue to look good and that we will complete this year on a higher financial scale than last. She also informed the council that an amendment to the budget would be offered at the January meeting to address a contingency category.
Motion was made by Steve Bridwell, seconded by Rachael Muniz to adjourn, motion carried.
Mayor Gates
Myra Kilburn, Clerk
December 21, 2026
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January 21, 2026
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JANUARY 5, 2026
The Minden City Council met at 520 Broadway Street in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 6:00 PM with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, District D Councilman Michael Roy, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass.
Prayer: Carlton Myles
The prayer was offered by Carlton Myles.
Pledge: Levon Thomas
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Levon Thomas.
Call Meeting to Order
Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox
Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Additions to Agenda:
There were no additions to the agenda.
Public Comments
It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote.
Adoption of Minutes
(1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on December 1, 2025
Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop held on December 1, 2025, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor.
(2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on December 1, 2025
Michael Roy moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session held on December 1, 2025, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for the Year 2026
(3) Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for the Year 2026
Michael Roy moved to elect Carlton Myles, Council Representative for District A, as Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was as follows:
Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass.
Nay(s): None.
Abstention(s): Carlton Buddy Myles.
Absence(s): None.
The motion carried.
Resolutions
(4) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Signatory Power to Sign Checks
Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor, Nicholas A. Cox; Mayor Pro Tempore, Carlton Myles; City Clerk, Melaney Langford; Assistant City Clerk, Elizabeth Campbell; and City Clerk Office Manager, Katrina Oglesby to Sign Checks Drawn by this Municipal Corporation on Any Financial Institution in Custody of City of Minden Funds, Effective Upon Adoption, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was as follows:
Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass.
Nay(s): None.
Abstention(s): Carlton Buddy Myles.
Absence(s): None.
The motion carried.
Award Bid
(5) Award Bid No. 01-2026 - City of Minden Two-Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank
Michael Roy moved to award Bid No. 01-2026 City of Minden Two-Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank to the lowest qualified bidder meeting all requirements, Don M. Barron Contractor, Inc., subject to concurrence of funding award by Facility Planning and Control, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Authority to Advertise
(6) Authority to Advertise for Bids for One (1) Altec AT48M, or Equivalent, Bucket Truck for Department 40
Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for one (1) Altec AT48M, or equivalent, Bucket Truck for Department 40, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Authority for Mayor Cox to Accept Quote
(7) Authority for Mayor Cox to Accept Conterra Networks Quote #38111-Q-48575 and Execute Any and All Necessary Documents
Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize Mayor Cox to accept Conterra Networks Quote #38111-Q-48575 and execute any and all necessary documents, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Minden Planning Commission Appeal
(8) Minden Planning Commission Appeal - 1397 Sheppard Street
Levon Charlie Thomas moved to overturn the December 4, 2025, decision of the Minden Planning Commission. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was as follows:
Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass.
Nay(s): None.
Abstention(s): Carlton Buddy Myles.
Absence(s): None.
The motion carried.
Reports
(9) Budget/Financial Report for November 2025
City Clerk Melaney Langford presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of November 2025. No motion was required.
(10) Fire Report for December 2025
Fire Chief Brian Williams presented the Fire Report for the month of December 2025. No motion was required.
(11) Police Report for November 2025
Carlton Buddy Myles moved to accept the Police Report for the month of November 2025, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor.
Adjournment
Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned.
Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melaney Langford, City Clerk
December 21, 2026
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN WORKSHOP HELD ON JANUARY 5, 2026
The Minden City Council met at 520 Broadway Street in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 5:00 PM with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, District D Councilman Michael Roy, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. No votes were cast during these discussions.
Discussion
The following topics were discussed:
Christa Hawkins, Executive Director - HOPE Connections
Melaney Langford, City Clerk - November 2025 Budget Report
Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor - Miscellaneous City Matters
Jared McIver, Police Chief - November 2025 Police Report
Brian Williams, Fire Chief - December 2025 Fire Report
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melaney Langford, City Clerk
December 21, 2026
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