St. Martinville Teche News
August 5, 2026
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ST. MARTIN PARISH COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 7, 2026
The St. Martin Parish Council met in Regular Session convened at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Carroll J. Fuselier Meeting Room, St. Martin Parish Annex Building, 301 West Port Street, St. Martinville, Louisiana.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Chris Tauzin.
The Invocation was read by Brooke Thibodeaux, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ben Clay.
The following members were present: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville. Members absent: Tangie Narcisse (excused). Also present: Parish President Pete Delcambre, Director of Administration Raymond Bernard, Jr., Director of Finance Sean Hundley, Director of Public Works Jason Castille, Deputy Clerk of the Council Chantelle Dever and Parish Attorney Lee Durio.
A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Hoyt Louviere to approve the minutes of the St. Martin Parish Council Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Hoyt Louviere to approve the minutes of the St. Martin Parish Council Special Meeting of June 16, 2026.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
Director of Administration Raymond Bernard, Jr. gave a presentation (on-file) on the Acadiana Planning Commission Washington, D.C./Capitol Hill visit to discuss regional priorities.
Council Members asked questions and made comments concerning the presented project, Cypress Bayou and Coulee LaSalle Drainage Improvements.
Director of Public Works Jason Castille gave an overview (handout on-file) of Public Works Operations. A lengthy discussion was had between Council Members and the administration on the maintenance of canals in wetlands. Chairman Chris Tauzin requested Parish Attorney Lee Durio have an opinion on this by the next Council Meeting.
Clerk of the Council Brooke Thibodeaux read Special Business Item A.) RULE TO SHOW CAUSE to address nuisance property located at 1083 Elus Drive, Breaux Bridge (District 4). Property owned by Carlton Boudreaux.
Property owner Carlton Boudreaux was not present to discuss the condition of 1083 Elus Drive, Breaux Bridge. Director of Planning and Zoning Morgan Allemond provided information on the property. After hearing testimony from Ms. Allemond and upon reviewing the photographs taken by Compliance Officer Ronald Solarie (on-file), the Council found that under Section 24-105 of the St. Martin Parish Code of Ordinances, the condition of the property renders it a “Nuisance” as a result of the abandoned, dilapidated and/or dangerous structures on the premises.
Therefore, a motion was made by Carla JeanBatiste and seconded by David Poirier authorizing Parish President Pete Delcambre to proceed with an Order of Condemnation and Abatement of 1083 Elus Drive, Breaux Bridge.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
Clerk of the Council Brooke Thibodeaux read Special Business Item B.) RULE TO SHOW CAUSE to address nuisance property located at 1060 Pointe Claire Road, St. Martinville (District 1). Property owned by Kevin and Shelly Domingue.
Property owner Kevin Domingue was present to discuss the condition of 1060 Pointe Claire Road, St. Martinville. Director of Planning and Zoning Morgan Allemond provided information on the property. Mr. Domingue explained why certain things were on the property. After hearing testimonies from Ms. Allemond and Mr. Domingue and upon reviewing the photographs taken by Compliance Officer Ronald Solarie (on-file), the Council found that under Section 24-105 of the St. Martin Parish Code of Ordinances, the condition of the property renders it a “Nuisance” as a result of the overgrown grass, inoperable vehicles, old appliances, trash, and other debris on the premises.
Council Member Vincent Alexander stepped out at 5:58 p.m. and returned at 5:59 p.m.
Therefore, a motion was made by Carla JeanBatiste and seconded by Hoyt Louviere authorizing Parish President Pete Delcambre to proceed with an Order of Condemnation and Abatement of 1060 Pointe Claire Road, St. Martinville.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
The Council met as a “Board of Adjustment” to consider granting an exception to Williams, Inc. (Ricky Zeringue) to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned W-3 (Woodland/Floodplain-Commercial/Light Industrial), located at 1361 East Stephensville Road, Morgan City (District 1). This property is zoned W-3 (Woodland/Floodplain-Commercial/Light Industrial) and a “single-family mobile home” is not a permitted use in this zoning district. As per the St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, Williams, Inc. (Ricky Zeringue) must get Board of Adjustment approval prior to permitting/construction.
A motion was made by Hoyt Louviere and seconded by Corey Melancon to grant an exception to Williams, Inc. (Ricky Zeringue) to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned W-3 (Woodland/Floodplain-Commercial/Light Industrial), located at 1361 East Stephensville Road, Morgan City. This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
The Council met as a “Board of Adjustment” to consider granting an exception to Todd Thibodeaux (Kalyn Poirrier) to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned C-1 (Light Commercial), located at 4584 Main Highway, Breaux Bridge (District 4). This property is zoned C-1 (Light Commercial) and a “single-family mobile home” is not a permitted use in this zoning district. As per the St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, Todd Thibodeaux (Kalyn Poirrier) must get Board of Adjustment approval prior to permitting/construction.
A motion was made by Ben Clay and seconded by Hoyt Louviere to grant an exception to Todd Thibodeaux (Kalyn Poirrier) to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned C-1 (Light Commercial), located at 4584 Main Highway, Breaux Bridge. This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
The Council met as a “Board of Adjustment” to consider granting an exception to Baylin Trahan to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned I-1 (Light Industrial), located at 1501 Coteau Rodaire Highway, Arnaudville (District 9). This property is zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) and a “single-family mobile home” is not a permitted use in this zoning district. As per the St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, Baylin Trahan must get Board of Adjustment approval prior to permitting/construction.
A motion was made by Ben Clay and seconded by Hoyt Louviere to grant an exception to Baylin Trahan to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned I-1 (Light Industrial), located at 1501 Coteau Rodaire Highway, Arnaudville. This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
The Council met as a “Board of Adjustment” to consider granting an exception to Carolyn Calais (Tyler Senegal) to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned I-1 (Light Industrial), located at 1401 Sawmill Road Lot#8, Breaux Bridge (District 9). This property is zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) and a “single-family mobile home” is not a permitted use in this zoning district. As per the St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, Carolyn Calais (Tyler Senegal) must get Board of Adjustment approval prior to permitting/construction.
A motion was made by Ben Clay and seconded by Hoyt Louviere to grant an exception to Carolyn Calais (Tyler Senegal) to move a single-family mobile home on property zoned I-1 (Light Industrial), located at 1401 Sawmill Road Lot#8, Breaux Bridge. This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
Parish President Pete Delcambre provided status reports (on-file) relative to the St. Martin Consolidated Waterworks District No. 4.
A discussion was had amongst Council Members and Parish President Pete Delcambre on housing horses at the St. Martin Parish Animal Shelter. Chairman Chris Tauzin mentioned that loose horses are a safety concern, and the ordinance will need to be amended if the Administration decides horses will not be brought to the shelter. Council Member Vincent Alexander read a law on animal shelters that becomes effective August 1, 2026.
A motion was made by Carla JeanBatiste and seconded by David Poirier to open the Public Hearing to obtain public comments regarding the ordinances being considered for final adoption.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
Chairman Chris Tauzin asked for public comments regarding the proposed ordinances being considered for final adoption.
Clerk of the Council Brooke Thibodeaux read each ordinance summary.
Council Member Carla JeanBatiste briefly spoke about Ordinance Summary No. 1549-OR and declared that this ordinance will allow residents to open an Airbnb in a W-2 zoning district.
Upon requesting and hearing no further comments from the audience regarding the proposed ordinances being considered for final adoption, the Chairman requested a motion to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Ben Clay and seconded by Hoyt Louviere that the Public Hearing be closed.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the motion was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
A motion was made by Chris Courville and seconded by Corey Melancon that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-07-1548-OR
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, ST. MARTIN PARISH ZONING ORDINANCE, APPENDIX D, PARISH ROAD ZONING DATA SHEETS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT BY: AMENDING ZONING CLASSIFICATION DISTRICT ON A PORTION OF A ROAD ZONED IN THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 18, 1995. {1002 ORCHARD PARK DRIVE}
The Parish Council of the Parish of St. Martin does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION I: The Parish Road Zoning Data Sheets are hereby amended to change the zoning classification district on a portion of the parish road listed below and to allow the remainder of the road to remain as classified.
Road Old Zoning New Zoning
Classification Classification
Orchard R-2 C-2
Park Drive (Mixed (General
(1002) Residential) Commer
cial)
This zoning classification change is being made to allow for a parking lot for Andy’s Endiglo Club, owned and operated by Andrew Babineaux, located at 1002 Orchard Park Drive, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, with the following conditions:
A. If a change in the type of use for 1002 Orchard Park Drive is desired in the future, the change would have to be approved by the Parish Council by the ordinance process outlines by the Code of Ordinances for St. Martin Parish.
B. This zoning classification shall remain in effect only so long as the subject property remains owned by Andrew Babineaux. Once the property is sold or transfers ownership, the zoning classification will automatically revert back to the old zoning classification of R-2 (Mixed Residential).
C. A privacy fence, at least six (6) feet in height, shall be erected on the southern boundary of the property, parallel to Orchard Park Drive. The location of the said fence shall not infringe upon the servitude rights of the St. Martin Parish Government. Moreover, the fence shall be of the identical quality and material as the current fencing on the property, subject to the St. Martin Parish Code of Ordinances.
D. Means of egress and ingress shall be from Louisiana Highway 31 (Main Highway).
E. 1002 Orchard Park Drive shall be used solely as a parking lot for events being held at Andy’s Endiglo Club.
F. Parking is to be contained within the fenced area.
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon approval of the St. Martin Parish Council and the signature of the Parish President.
This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: Vincent Alexander.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Ordinance was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Carla JeanBatiste and seconded by Chris Tauzin that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-07-1549-OR
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, ST. MARTIN PARISH ZONING ORDINANCE, ADOPTED DECEMBER 18, 1995, APPENDIX A, SCHEDULE OF ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, ZONING DISTRICT W-2 (WOODLAND/FLOODPLAIN - RECREATIONAL/RESIDENTIAL USES).
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Government has determined that Appendix A of its current zoning ordinance should be revised relative to Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses); and
WHEREAS, Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses) currently does not allow for tourist homes; and
WHEREAS, Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses) would be an appropriate zoning classification for tourist homes considering the current zoning in effect for that designation; and
WHEREAS, St. Martin Parish Government has determined that tourist homes should be allowed in Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses) and feels that tourist homes do not alter the characteristics of that certain zoning designation; and
WHEREAS, to achieve this the St. Martin Parish Government wishes to amend Chapter 19, St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, adopted December 18, 1995, Appendix A, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses) to allow for tourist homes as a permitted use.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED by St. Martin Parish Council that Chapter 19, St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, adopted December 18, 1995, Appendix A, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses) be and is hereby amended, revised, enacted, and/or reenacted as follows:
Zoning District W-2 (Woodland/Floodplain - Recreational/Residential Uses).
Permitted Uses:
Those uses allowed in zoning districts W-1 (Woodland/Floodplain Restricted Conservation Area) and R-2 (Mixed Residential) areas; public and private camp sites; tourist homes; temporary commercial amusement or recreational developments.
Permitted as Exception by Board of Adjustment:
Railroads; temporary building used in conjunction with construction; institutions; radio and television broadcasting towers; [and] day nurseries.
Permitted Signs:
Business signs not over 120 square feet.
Maximum Floor Area:
None.
Maximum Height of Main Building:
50 feet.
Lot Requirements (subject to Louisiana State Sanitary Code, Chapter 13):
Minimum lot area: 3,000 square feet.
Front yard: 20 feet.
Side yard: 10 feet.
Rear yard: 25 feet.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that should any clause or provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, be deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this edict which can be afforded legal efficacy with the invalid provision or application, and to end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon approval of the St. Martin Parish Council and the signature of the Parish President.
This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Ordinance was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Carla JeanBatiste that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-07-1550-OR
AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE EXTENT OF THE SERVITUDE RIGHTS OF ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT FROM ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET TO FORTY (40) FEET ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THAT CERTAIN DRAINAGE CHANNEL DESIGNATED AS L-1G-2 ON A PORTION OF PARCEL NUMBER 1820000661, THAT PORTION COMMENCING ON THE SOUTHWESTERN-MOST PORTION OF THE PARCEL FOR TWO HUNDRED (200) FEET IN A NORTHEASTERN DIRECTION AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 26-06-1547-OR.
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Government enjoys a servitude of drainage and maintenance under the provisions of La. R.S. 38:113 as regards a certain drainage channel designed in its records as “L-1G-2”; and
WHEREAS, the servitude rights of St. Martin Parish Government extends for a distance of one hundred (100) feet on both sides of the said channel, all pursuant to La. R.S. 38:113; and
WHEREAS, Workstrings International, LLC owns that certain tract of land currently designated as Parcel Number 1820000661 of the records of the Office of Assessor for St. Martin Parish; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid channel traverses the said parcel; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the said Parcel Number 1820000661 has requested that the St. Martin Parish Government reduce the extent of its servitude interest as regards a 200-foot portion its property referenced herein; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department of St. Martin Parish Government has determined that the performance and/or maintenance of the said lateral requires only forty (40) feet as regards and only as regards that portion being 200 feet northeastern from the southwestern-most part of the parcel which traverses the property currently depicted as Parcel Number 1820000661.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED that the St. Martin Parish Council does hereby agree and declare that it shall exercise any and all servitude rights granted to it under La. R.S. 38:113 to the extent of forty (40) feet of Lateral L-1G-2 of its records and only insofar as that portion commencing at the southwestern-most portion of the parcel continuing 200 feet northeastern of Parcel Number 1820000661 of the records of the Office of Assessor for St. Martin Parish.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no other rights of St. Martin Parish Government as regards the said lateral shall be affected by this edict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that should any clause or provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, be deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this edict which can be afforded legal efficacy with the invalid provision or application, and to end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 26-06-1547-OR, adopted on June 2, 2026, is hereby repealed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon approval of the St. Martin Parish Council and the signature of the Parish President.
This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Ordinance was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Ben Clay that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-07-1551-OR
AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE EXTENT OF THE SERVITUDE RIGHTS OF ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT FROM ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET TO FORTY-SEVEN (47) FEET ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THAT CERTAIN DRAINAGE CHANNEL DESIGNATED AS L-34D-6 WHICH BORDERS PARCEL NUMBER 08102A2066.
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Government enjoys a servitude of drainage and maintenance under the provisions of La. R.S. 38:113 as regards a certain drainage channel designed in its records as “L-34D-6”; and
WHEREAS, the servitude rights of St. Martin Parish Government extend for a distance of one hundred (100) feet on both sides of the said channel, all pursuant to La. R.S. 38:113; and
WHEREAS, I Buy Homes Cash Louisiana, LLC owns that certain tract of land currently designated as Parcel Number 08102A2066 of the records of the Office of Assessor for St. Martin Parish; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid channel borders the said parcel; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the said Parcel Number 08102A2066 has requested that the St. Martin Parish Government reduce the extent of its servitude interest as regards its property referenced herein; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department of St. Martin Parish Government has determined that the performance and/or maintenance of the said lateral requires only forty-seven (47) feet as regards and only as regards that portion which traverses the property currently depicted as Parcel Number 08102A2066.
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED that the St. Martin Parish Council does hereby agree and declare that it shall exercise any and all servitude rights granted to it under La. R.S. 38:113 to the extent of forty-seven (47) feet of Lateral L-34D-6 of its records and only insofar as that portion of the said channel which encroaches upon the property currently depicted as Parcel Number 08102A2066 of the records of the Office of Assessor for St. Martin Parish.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no other rights of St. Martin Parish Government as regards the said lateral shall be affected by this edict.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that should any clause or provision of this ordinance, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, be deemed invalid or unenforceable for any reason, then such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this edict which can be afforded legal efficacy with the invalid provision or application, and to end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon approval of the St. Martin Parish Council and the signature of the Parish President.
This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Ordinance was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Ben Clay and seconded by Corey Melancon that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-063-RS
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR A GRANT UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FTA PROGRAMS MANAGED THROUGH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT, 49 CFR 5311, FORMULA GRANT FOR RURAL AREAS.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs; and
WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by ST. MARTIN PARISH COUNCIL:
1. That the PARISH PRESIDENT is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of operating and/or capital assistance projects pursuant to the FTA Transit Programs.
2. That the PARISH PRESIDENT is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
3. That the PARISH PRESIDENT is authorized to furnish such additional information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or financial reimbursement of the project.
4. That the PARISH PRESIDENT is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project’s procurement needs.
5. That the PARISH PRESIDENT is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects.
6. This resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revocation shall be furnished to the DOTD.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Ben Clay that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-064-RS
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FOR THE TI-ADAM GUIDRY BRIDGE OVER COULEE (STATE PROJECT NUMBER H.015508 AND FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H015508), AND THE HUVAL STREET OVER TRUE CANAL (STATE PROJECT NO. H.015509 AND FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H015509).
WHEREAS, St. Martin Parish Government (herein referred to as Saint Martin Parrish Government) and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (“DOTD”) desire to cooperate in the financing and delivery of the Projects as described herein; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin Parrish Government understands that funding for this project is not a grant, but reimbursement/disbursement of eligible expenditures as provided herein; and
WHEREAS, if applicable, the Projects is part of a Transportation Improvements Program (“TIP”), serving to implement the area-wide transportation plan held currently valid by appropriate local officials and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”), and developed as required by Section 134 of Title 23, U.S.C.; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin Parrish Government, grants access within the project limits to DOTD and all necessary parties required to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is agreeable to the implementation of the Project and desires to cooperate with the Entity as hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, Saint Martin Parrish Government, is required to attend the mandatory Qualification Core Training and adhere to the Local Public Agency (“LPA”) Manual:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that Parish President Pete Delcambre, be and is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to enter into an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (“DOTD”), for the Ti-Adam Guidry Bridge over Coulee (State Project No. H.015508 and Federal Aid Project No. H015508), and the Huval Street over True Canal St. Martin Parish (State Project No. H.015509 and Federal Aid Project No. H015509).
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Carla JeanBatiste that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-065-RS
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Council is interested in reappointing members of the St. Martin Parish Waterworks District No. 3 Board (Cade) whose terms have expired.
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2025, the St. Martin Parish Council adopted Resolution Number 25-092-RS in Regular Session, appointing Tiffany James to fill the unexpired term of Cynthia Victor on the St. Martin Parish Board of Waterworks Commissioners District No. 3 (Cade); Resolution Number 25-092-RS stated “term expires on March 6, 2028”, and it should have read “term expires on July 2, 2026”:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Martin Parish Council does hereby reappoint Roland Kerlegan, Nikki Girouard, and Tiffany James, for three (3) year terms expiring on July 2, 2029, to serve as members on the St. Martin Parish Waterworks District No. 3 Board (Cade).
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused). And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Corey Melancon and seconded by Ben Clay that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-066-RS
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO PROCEED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, PROCUREMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT PAUL ANGELLE PARK AND THE CECILIA CIVIC CENTER.
WHEREAS, at it’s Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025, the St. Martin Parish Council approved the 2026 Operating and Maintenance Budget with the line item “Cecilia Recreation Improvements” in Fund No. 295 Hospital Service District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Council finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens of St. Martin Parish to utilize a portion of those funds for capital improvements to Paul Angelle Park and the Cecilia Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, several proposed capital improvement projects have been identified to enhance the functionality, safety, accessibility, and recreational opportunities available at these facilities; and
WHEREAS, the proposed projects include:
1. Site preparation and drainage improvements to approximately 4.25 acres currently under surface lease with the Calais family, including grading, shaping, drainage improvements, and re-seeding to provide suitable playing fields;
2. Construction of a covered drive-through drop-off and pick-up canopy and a covered rear patio/canopy addition at the Cecilia Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Council desires to authorize the Parish President to proceed with the necessary planning and procurement activities required to advance these projects in accordance with applicable state law and Parish purchasing policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Martin Parish Council that the Parish President is hereby authorized to proceed with the planning and development of the proposed projects and expend the money under line item “Cecilia Recreation Improvements” in Fund No. 295 Hospital Service District No. 1.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: Vincent Alexander.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Chris Tauzin and seconded by Corey Melancon that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-067-RS
WHEREAS, at the June 8, 2026 meeting the Spanish Lake Game and Fishing Preserve Commission (SLG&FPC) passed a resolution on lake regulations changes; and
WHEREAS, Spanish Lake is owned by the State of Louisiana and its use is administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF); and
WHEREAS, The parish councils of St. Martin and Iberia make requests and recommendations to LDWF for clarification and changes in administrative matters; and
WHEREAS, for local regulations not covered by state law to be enforced by LDWF officers on LDWF property such as Spanish Lake, the regulations must be approved by Louisiana Game and Fisheries Commission (LG&FC); and
WHEREAS, the Spanish Lake Game and Fishing Preserve Commission (SLG&FPC) have recommended the following regulation revisions with notes to alleviate redundancy, clarify the terms of public use of the lake, and enable enforcement of all regulations by LDWF officers:
Parking along levee road is permissible without blocking path of travel.
Note: Provides access to fishing piers and bank fish habitat
The only entrance and exit road is at the boat landing.
Note: Clarifies access and exit points to lake
Except for handicapped, ATVs, motorized carts, motorized bikes, and motorcycles are prohibited on levee.
Note: Adds handicap exceptions
Discharge of any firearm or air gun on the levee is prohibited.
Note: Adds air guns
Nighttime activity is prohibited. Nighttime is 30 minutes before official sunrise and 30 minutes after official sunset. Duck hunters may be on the lake one hour before sunrise.
Note: Defines nighttime
Jet-skis and air boats are prohibited.
Note: Spelling clarification
Swimming and water-skiing are prohibited.
Note: Adds swimming
Possession or use of nets including hoop nets, trammel nets, gill nets, fishing seines, or trot lines are prohibited, except by special permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Note: As is
No trapping of furbearing animals except by special permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Note: As is
Duck blinds permanently fixed to the lake bottom are prohibited.
Note: Louisiana law prohibits building of any permanent structure on public property. The law has not been enforced at Spanish Lake.
No dumping or littering.
Note: As is
Speed limit of 15 mph on levee road.
Note: Current limit of 5 mph is unrealistic
WHEREAS, St. Martin Parish Council is in support of these regulations and request the Louisiana Game and Fisheries Commission (LG&FC) approves same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Martin Parish Council does hereby request the Louisiana Game and Fisheries Commission (LG&FC) approve the Spanish Lake Game and Fishing Preserve Commission’s regulations revisions for the Spanish Lake.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Ben Clay and seconded by David Poirier that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-068-RS
WHEREAS, the St. Martin Parish Council is interested in reappointing a member to the St. Martin Parish Fire Protection District Civil Service Board whose term will be expiring.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Martin Parish Council does hereby reappoint Justin Cantu, to serve as member of the St. Martin Parish Fire Protection District Civil Service Board for a three (3) year term; said term will expire on August 1, 2029.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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A motion was made by Hoyt Louviere and seconded by Carla JeanBatiste that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-069-RS
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT, ST. MARTIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, A CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, PERTAINING TO THE ST. MARTIN CONSOLIDATED WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 4 WATER SECTOR PROGRAM PROJECT 2 - WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ST. MARTIN PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, Preferred Mechanical, LLC, 101 Galbert Rd, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, has substantially completed the work on the St. Martin Consolidated Waterworks District No. 4 Water Sector Program Project 2 - Water System Improvements Project, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Martin Parish Council, that Parish President Pete Delcambre be and he is hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to execute a Certificate of Substantial Completion for and on behalf of the St. Martin Parish Government accepting the work on the St. Martin Consolidated Waterworks District No. 4 Water Sector Program Project 2 - Water System Improvements Project, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, as being complete.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Certificate recorded in the mortgage records of St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Hoyt Louviere, Carla JeanBatiste, David Poirier, Chris Tauzin, Corey Melancon, Vincent Alexander, Ben Clay and Chris Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Tangie Narcisse (excused).
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 7th day of July, 2026.
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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and especially all subcontractors, architects, engineers, master-mechanics, workmen, laborers, and furnishers of material, machinery, and fixtures.
Public Notice is given, according to law, that the undersigned Owner has accepted the work done by Preferred Mechanical, LLC, 101 Galbert Rd, Lafayette, Louisiana 70506, under its contract with said Firm pertaining to the St. Martin Consolidated Waterworks District No. 4 Water Sector Program Project 2 - Water System Improvements Project, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
All subcontractors, architects, engineers, master-mechanics, workmen, laborers, and furnishers of materials, machinery, fixtures, and supplies must assert whatever claims they have against the said Contractor, growing out of the execution of the Contract.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at St. Martin Parish, Louisiana on this 7th day of July, 2026.
OWNER: ST. MARTIN
PARISH GOVERNMENT
By: Parish President Pete Delcambre
Clerk of the Council Brooke Thibodeaux read the ordinance introduced for publication, as follows:
SUMMARY NO. 1552-OR (Introduced by David Poirier, District 4)
An Ordinance reducing the speed limit to 30 mph on Wilfred Champagne Road, located in District 4. SUMMARY NO. 1553-OR (Introduced by Chris Courville, District 9)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, Appendix D, Parish Road Zoning Data Sheets of the Code of Ordinances for the St. Martin Parish Government by: amending the zoning classification district on a portion of a road zoned in the original ordinance adopted on December 18, 1995. {1043 Camp Bon Temps Road Lot#11}
SUMMARY NO. 1554-OR (Introduced by Ben Clay, District 8)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19, St. Martin Parish Zoning Ordinance, Appendix D, Parish Road Zoning Data Sheets of the Code of Ordinances for the St. Martin Parish Government by: amending the zoning classification district on a portion of a road zoned in the original ordinance adopted on December 18, 1995. {1073 Nina Highway}
SUMMARY NO. 1555-OR (Introduced by Tangie Narcisse, District 3)
An Ordinance authorizing St. Martin Parish Government to purchase immoveable property identified under Parcel ID 17201B1148 of the St. Martin Parish Tax Assessor and matters related thereto.
A motion was made by Corey Melancon seconded by Ben Clay that the St. Martin Parish Council does hereby adjourn. Motion was unanimously approved.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE EXACT AND TRUE:
BROOKE THIBODEAUX
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL August 5, 2026
Cost $693.00