Breaux Bridge — The Breaux Bridge City Council’s April meeting was largely a housekeeping session, focusing on routine updates and ongoing projects.
Mayor Ricky Calais reported that March sales tax revenues totaled $589,042, an increase of $22,714 compared to the same month last year. For the fiscal year, revenues are up approximately 3.1 percent, though the city remains significantly under budget overall.
Calais also updated the council on efforts to repair the southern end of Rees Street, from Bridge Street to Refinery Street.
“This section of road is in poor condition and has been patched multiple times,” he said. “DOTD initially indicated the project would begin soon, but later said it may be delayed until next year’s budget.”
Calais said he has been working with Rep. Chad Boyer and Sen. Blake Miguez to push for the project to move forward as soon as possible.
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The mayor also announced the start of a project to extend sewer service to the northeast quadrant near Interstate 10, an area that currently lacks coverage. He noted that Rep. Boyer has secured state funding for part of the project.
The council approved a resolution supporting an application for federal funding to improve sidewalks along Rees Street between Bridge Street and Refinery Street.
“It’s an effort to secure grant funding specifically designated for these types of improvements,” Calais said.
In zoning matters, the council approved a request to rezone two lots at the corner of Rees Street and Gaston Drive from C-2 back to R-1. Members also discussed the possibility of rezoning areas along Parkway Drive to better accommodate future commercial development.
The council accepted as substantially complete a water infrastructure project along Gary Drive, Lena Drive, and Goldie Drive, which aims to improve residential water service and fire protection.
Finally, the council authorized the auction of surplus equipment.
With no further business, the council adjourned until May.
