— The Breaux Bridge City Council worked through a brief agenda at its October meeting, adopting an annual Systems Survey report required by the state legislative auditor and receiving updates on city finances, infrastruc ture and community activities.
Mayor Ricky Calais reported September sales tax collections of $640,181, an increase of 4.5 percent over the same month last year. He thanked the business community for its efforts in reporting sales taxes, which help fund city services.
Calais also announced that sewer line repairs were beginning in the Bridge Street, St. Charles Street and Ophelia Street areas. New playground equipment had arrived for Parc Hardy, he said, and installation began Oct. 13.
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Councilman Scotty Borel introduced members of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Knights of Peter Claver. The council presented the group with a resolution recognizing 100 years of service to the church, God and the community.
Chez Hope Director Kelli Cantu addressed the council about the organization’s work supporting victims of domestic violence. She also received a proclamation recognizing those efforts.
Police Chief Albert “Buz” LeBlanc presented his annual report on the Breaux Bridge Police Department’s work and thanked the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office for its assistance.
With no further business, the council adjourned until November.
