Ashley Arabie

The Broussard Council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The council accepted the minutes from the previous meeting. Magistrate Judge Carol Spel Jr. was recognized for 40 years of service to the city. Brent Potan discussed the development of the Eola Place subdivision, addressing concerns about water and sewer services. A resolution was passed to appoint a study committee for a proposed historic district. The council also amended the 2024-2025 operating budget to increase expenditures for property purchases and approved the substantial completion of the South Bernard Reconstruction Project. Additionally, an ordinance was introduced to amend the zoning ordinance for property along Garber Road.

The Broussard Council meeting included discussions and actions on various items. Judge Carol Spellell was unable to attend, leading to a motion to table his recognition to the next meeting. Charles Sharma from Crew of Crew du Acadian presented a donation to the Broussard Police Department, and local business sponsors and cooking teams were recognized for their participation in the festival. The council approved financial reports for February, March, and April 2025. Resolutions were passed to authorize the mayor to execute an act of abandonment and revocation of the dedication of Gondrin Lane, and to authorize the abandonment and relocation of the dedication of Charles Long Lane. Additionally, a resolution was approved for the acceptance of an act of dedication by St. ATN LLC. An ordinance was introduced to annex property located on the southern side of US Highway 90 and on the eastern side of South Gerard Road. Ordinances were also introduced to amend the operating budget for the fiscal year July 1st, 2024, to June 30th, 2025, and to adopt an operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2025, and ending June 30th, 2026. The Police Department is holding a fundraiser for an officer's wife.

The council meeting covered several key items. A resolution was adopted for the construction of a waterline along Ambassador Caffrey Parkway and Bonan Road, with the lowest bid from Southern Constructors LLC. Another resolution was adopted to request financial assistance from the state of Louisiana. An ordinance amending the 2020-2021 operating budget was adopted to include funding for the Main Street Phase One project. An update was provided on Christmas events, including the annual tree lighting, Papa Noel's Market, a citywide decorating contest, and a Zoom call with Santa. The Christmas parade was postponed to the spring.

The council meeting covered several key items. The minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting were accepted. The January 2021 financial report was approved, with discussion on bond refunding and sales tax revenue. The Broussard Fire Department's 2020 annual report was presented, highlighting new equipment purchases, a drive-by birthday program, and property acquisition for a future fire and police complex. A variance request for a building's road height was approved. Finally, a resolution declaring the Main Street parking project substantially complete was approved.

The council meeting included presentations on the city's February 2021 financial report, which showed positive results and upcoming FEMA reimbursements from Hurricane Laura and the American Rescue Plan. A proclamation recognizing the French language and culture was presented. A proposal for J-turns on South Bernard Road was discussed, focusing on improving access to businesses and addressing traffic flow in developing areas. The council considered the costs and potential phasing of the J-turn project, with a recommendation to prioritize the J-turn at the intersection of Albertson's Parkway and South Bernard Road due to the development of a new medical facility.