St. Martinville Teche News
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