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Who’s on the Regular City Council
- Anita Levy — Mayor
Who’s on the Special City Council
- Terry Broussard — Councilmember
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:20
Committee
Council Meeting Room, Abbeville
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30
Regular City Council
101 N State Street, Abbeville
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30
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101 North State Street, Abbeville
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30
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101 N State Street, Abbeville
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:30
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101 North State Street, Abbeville
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30
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101 N State Street, Abbeville
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30
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Tue Oct 5, 2027 · 17:30
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101 North State Street, Abbeville
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30
Regular City Council
Abbeville City Council to review 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
The City Council will consider several infrastructure repairs and equipment upgrades. The body is also reviewing a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and requesting aviation funding. Other items include special event permits and personnel actions.
- Approval of 5 year Capital Improvement Plan and requests for FAA and DOTD Aviation funding
- Payment of $19,985.00 to Griner Drilling Service, Inc. for service pump #7 repair
- Payment of $15,140.00 to CC Lynch and Associates for DEQ compliance equipment
- Payment of $14,026.04 to Terry's Diesel Repair & Sales, LLC for Unit #588 repairs
- Special event permits for Christ the King Eucharistic Procession and Bikes, Brews & Omelettes Two
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101 North State Street, Abbeville
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Regular City Council Meeting
October 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Council Meeting Room, 101 North State Street,
Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
Agenda
Notice Posted: October 19, 2026 at 4:00 P.M..
Regular Order of Business
Call to Order by Mayor
Roll Call by Kathy Faulk
Prayer
Pledge
Public Comments
(To allow comments on any of the following items prior to action.)
Personnel
1.
To ratify the four day suspension and the 90 days of a no take home vehicle for Officer Orion
Skinner due to his second at fault accident.
Presentations
1.
Ms. Julie Babineaux, Vermilion Parish Tourist Director to introduce herself - Councilman Brady
Broussard, Jr.
2.
Mrs. Arlene Collee to discuss the upcoming Giant Omelette Festival
3.
Ms. Michelle LuQuette, the new administrator of SLCC, to introduce herself - Councilwoman
Terry Broussard.
4.
Mr. Roderick Darby with Vermilion Reach Group to discuss MLK Day, MLK Gala and Uniquely
U events.
Approval of bills, budget reports and minutes
1.
To ratify bills paid in the month of September 2026
2.
To approve the September 2026 budget to actual report.
3.
To approve the minutes from the regular City Council meetings held on September 15, 2026
and October 6, 2026.
New Business
1.
To approve a special event permit for St. Mary Magdalen Church to hold the Christ the King
Eucharistic Procession on November 22, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
2.
To approve a special event permit for Transportation Recreat …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30
Regular City Council
✓ Decided: Abbeville Council implements moratorium on tiny and container homes
The City Council established a moratorium on tiny and container homes pending the drafting of a regulating ordinance. The council also authorized the sale of city-adjudicated properties and approved over $530,000 in payments for maintenance and water plant improvements.
- Implemented moratorium on tiny and container homes (unanimous)
- Authorized City Attorney to prepare adjudicated properties for sale (unanimous)
- Approved $524,733.45 payment to Preferred Mechanical, LLC for Water Treatment Plant Improvements (unanimous)
- Approved $7,249.89 payment to Broad Point Power Solutions for generator maintenance (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to execute lease assumption for Oceans Fleet Services at Chris Crusta Memorial Airport (unanimous)
- Approved mobile home ordinance variance for 815 Breaux Road (unanimous)
- Ratified appointment of two Police Officers and two Fire Fighters (unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Next Step Project 2.0 Community Walk on Oct 17, 2026 (unanimous)
101 N State Street, Abbeville
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City of Abbeville
Regular Meeting
October 6, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a regular meeting on October 6,
2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101 North
State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Anita R. Levy, Mayor, presiding.
Members Present:
Council Members Minh Bui, Terry Broussard,
Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, Rachel
Touchet Mouton and William Noegel
Members Absent:
None
Also Present:
Bart Broussard, City Attorney
Chris Hardy, Police Department Lieutenant
Doris Langlinais, Jr., Fire Chief
Todd Vincent, Engineer
Kim Touchet, Engineer
Cristian LeJeune, Digital Media Assistant
Carolyn Bessard, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor
Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director
Charles Dill, Planning and Zoning Commission
Elaine Dill, Municipal Civil Service Board
Mayor Levy called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Mayor Levy asked
Councilman William Noegel to lead those assembled in prayer. Mayor Levy called on
Councilman Brady Broussard, Jr. to lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Levy asked if there were any comments on any agenda item prior to action. There were
none.
-01 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Minh Bui to ratify the
appointment of Colby Sigue and Jimmie Mao to the position of Police Officer in the Abbeville
Police Department pending successful completio …
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30
Regular City Council
Abbeville City Council to consider funding applications and utility software
The City Council will discuss a community coalition's findings regarding a proposed SpaceX spaceport. The body is deciding on several contracts, including meter reading software and tree trimming services.
- Authorization for Sellers and Associates, Inc. to apply for Capital Outlay funding
- Approval of SPMR Subscription Agreement for meter reading software
- Tree trimming on electrical lines at $9,900.00 per week for four additional weeks
- Rental agreement with Quadient for a City Hall postage machine
- Special event permit for Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in Magdalen Square on October 31, 2026
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✓ Decided: Abbeville Council approves funding application and utility software
The City Council authorized a Capital Outlay funding application and approved new meter reading software. The council also ratified August bills and extended a contract for transmission line tree trimming.
- Ratified bills paid in August 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Oct 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution R26-34 authorizing Sellers & Associates, Inc. to apply for Capital Outlay funding (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign SPMR Subscription Agreement for meter reading software (Unanimous)
- Ratified rental agreement with Quadient for City Hall postage machine (Unanimous)
- Approved four-week extension for transmission line tree trimmers at $9,900 per week (Unanimous)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Council Meeting Room, 101 North State Street,
Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
AGENDA
NOTICE POSTED: September 14, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Call to Order by Mayor
Roll Call by Kathy Faulk
Prayer
Pledge
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(To allow comments on any of the following items prior to action.)
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Swearing in of the Mayor's Youth Council.
2.
Mr. Kalen Smith to discuss the Next Step Project 2.0 to be held in Comeaux Park on October 17,
2026.
3.
Ms. Melissa Hargrave with Vermilion United, a newly formed community coalition focused on the
proposed SpaceX Starbase, Louisiana spaceport near Pecan Island, to share what their coalition has
learned so far and to inform the Council that this work is underway.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
1.
To ratify bills paid in the month of August 2026.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
To approve a special event permit for the Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion to hold the Jack-O-Lantern
Jubilee on October 31, 2026 in Magdalen Square from 6 PM to 8 PM.
2.
To adopt a resolution to authorize Sellers and Associates, Inc. to submit an application to Capital
Outlay for funding and grants and to authorize the Mayor to sign any documents related to the
application and implementation of the program.
3.
To authorize the Mayor to sign the SPMR Subscription Agreement for new meter reading software.
4.
To ratify the Mayor's execution of the rental agreement with Quadient for th …
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City of Abbeville
Regular Meeting
September 15, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a regular meeting on September
15, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101
North State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-
Tem, presiding.
Members Present:
Council Members Minh Bui, Terry Broussard,
Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, Rachel
Touchet Mouton and William Noegel
Members Absent:
Mayor Anita Levy
Also Present:
Bart Broussard, City Attorney
Mike Hardy, Police Chief
Doris Langlinais, Jr., Fire Chief
Todd Vincent, Engineer
Kim Touchet, Engineer
Cristian LeJeune, Digital Media Assistant
Carolyn Bessard, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor
Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director
Byron Dozier, Parks and Recreation Coordinator,
QSA
Charles Dill, Planning and Zoning Commission
Elaine Dill, Municipal Civil Service Board
Melissa Hargrave, Vermilion United
Mayor’s Youth Council Members
Councilman Broussard called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Councilman
Broussard asked Mrs. Elaine Dill to lead those assembled in prayer. Mrs. Dill requested a
moment of silence for all veterans, fallen and 9/11 victims. Councilman Broussard asked Ms.
Carolyn Bessard to lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilman Broussard asked if there were any comments on any agenda item. There were none.
Mrs. Cr …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30
Regular City Council
Council considers $1 million payment for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
The Abbeville City Council will meet to vote on several payments, including a large sum for water treatment plant work and storm damage repairs. The body will also consider a mobile home variance and a settlement regarding police pay litigation.
- Payment of $1,071,629.56 to Preferred Mechanical, LLC for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
- Payment of $17,774.08 to Shelton Energy Solutions for storm damage work
- Resolution to ratify a settlement agreement concerning Police pay litigation
- Variance request for a mobile home at 204 Southland Dr Lot 43
- Discussion of a drainage study on the west end of St. Mary Street
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✓ Decided: Abbeville Council approves $1M water plant payment and legal settlements
The City Council approved a $1,071,629.56 payment for water treatment plant improvements and ratified a legal settlement regarding police pay. The council also authorized a drainage study for St. Mary Street and a claim in a class action suit against Waste Connection Entity.
- Approved $1,071,629.56 payment to Preferred Mechanical LLC for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
- Ratified legal settlement in Timothy Bourque, et al, v. City of Abbeville (Resolution R26-33)
- Authorized Sellers and Associates, Inc. to conduct drainage study on west end of St. Mary Street
- Authorized filing of claim in Waste Connection Entity class action settlement
- Approved $17,774.08 payment to Shelton Energy Solutions for storm damage repair
- Approved mobile home ordinance variance for Donald Seaux at 204 Southland Drive Lot 43
- Approved August 18, 2026 regular and committee meeting minutes
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 01, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Council Meeting Room, 101 North State Street,
Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
AGENDA
NOTICE POSTED: August 31, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Call to Order by Mayor
Roll Call by Kathy Faulk
Prayer
Pledge
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(To allow comments on any of the following items prior to action.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
To approve the minutes from the August 18, 2026 regular City Council meeting and the August 18,
2026 Committee meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
To approve a variance from the mobile home ordinance for Mr. Donald Seaux to move a new 2025,
16 X 46 mobile home to 204 Southland Dr Lot 43. The variance is needed due to the size of the
mobile home. - Kim Touchet.
2.
To adopt a resolution ratifying and confirming the Mayor's execution of a settlement release document
and compromise agreement concerning Police pay litigation and claims - Bart Broussard.
3.
To authorize the filing of a claim in the class action settlement filed against Waste Connection Entity -
Bart Broussard.
4.
Discussion and possible action pertaining to a drainage study on the west end of St. Mary Street -
Councilman Billy Noegel.
5.
To ratify payment of the invoice from Shelton Energy Solutions in the amount of $17,774.08 for work
needed after 8/21/26 storm damage - Chris Gautreaux.
6.
To approve payment of partial payment estimate number 13 in the amount of $1,071,629.56 payable
to Preferred Mechanical, LLC re …
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City of Abbeville
Regular Meeting
September 1, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a regular meeting on September 1,
2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101 North
State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Anita R. Levy, Mayor, presiding.
Members Present:
Council Members Minh Bui, Terry Broussard,
Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, Rachel
Touchet Mouton and William Noegel
Members Absent:
None
Also Present:
Bart Broussard, City Attorney
Mike Hardy, Police Chief
Doris Langlinais, Jr., Fire Chief
Todd Vincent, Engineer
Kim Touchet, Engineer
Cristian LeJeune, Digital Media Assistant
Carolyn Bessard, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor
Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director
Byron Dozier, Parks and Recreation Coordinator,
QSA
Charles Dill, Planning and Zoning Commission
Elaine Dill, Municipal Civil Service Board
Jeremiah Bolden, City Marshal
Reggie Hilts, Deputy City Marshal
Mother Madge McClain
Mayor Levy called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Mayor Levy asked Mother
Madge McClain to lead those assembled in prayer. Mayor Levy called on Chief Doris
Langlinais, Jr. to lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Bart Broussard asked the City Council to amend the agenda for item number 2. The current
language on the agenda states, “To adopt a resolution ratifying and confirming the Mayor’s
execution of a settl …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:30
Regular City Council
Council to review airport contracts and dilapidated properties
The Abbeville City Council will discuss actions regarding three dilapidated properties and vote on several planning commission recommendations. The body will also consider airport project agreements and electrical equipment purchases.
- Proposed $11,128.32 quote from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for the Bypass Electrical Substation
- Proposed $17,188.00 quote from Sunbelt Solomon for stock transformers
- Resolution to authorize airport project contracts with DOTD and FAA for fiscal year 2026
- Boundary line proposal for a gas station/convenience store at W. Summers Drive and Park Avenue
- Discussions on dilapidated properties at 210 S. Lamar, 215 S. Myrtle, and 1407 E. Lafayette
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✓ Decided: Abbeville City Council condemns three structures and approves airport agreements
The City Council condemned three properties due to code violations and approved several zoning variances. The council also authorized the Mayor to execute airport project contracts and approved electrical and transformer equipment purchases.
- Condemned structures at 210 S. Lamar, 215 S. Myrtle, and 1407 E Lafayette Street (unanimous)
- Approved boundary lines for potential gas station/convenience store at W. Summers Drive and Park Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved landscape ordinance variance for sign at 107 S Henry Street (unanimous)
- Approved property line setback variance for mobile home at 807 N Bailey Street (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to execute DOTD and FAA agreements for FY2026 airport projects (unanimous)
- Approved $11,128.32 quote from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories for Bypass Electrical Substation (unanimous)
- Approved $17,188.00 quote from Sunbelt Solomon for stock transformers (unanimous)
- Reaffirmed settlement terms and authorized release documents for Timothy Bourque, et al v. City of Abbeville (unanimous)
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Council Meeting Room, 101 North State Street,
Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
AGENDA
NOTICE POSTED: August 17, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS
Call to Order by Mayor
Roll Call by Kathy Faulk
Prayer
Pledge
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(To allow comments on any of the following items prior to action.)
PERSONNEL
1.
To accept the resignation of Lukas Meaux from the Abbeville Fire Department - Chief Doris
Langlinais, Jr.
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Mr. Roderick Darby to discuss the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Gala and Uniquely U - Councilwoman
Terry Broussard.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, BILLS AND BUDGET REPORTS
1.
Ratify bills paid in the month of July 2026.
2.
To approve the minutes from the August 3, 2026 special City Council meeting.
3.
To approve the budget to actual report for July 2026.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Discussion with the property owner of 210 S. Lamar pertaining to the dilapidate property and to
authorize any action necessary.
2.
Discussion with the property owner of 215 S. Myrtle pertaining to the dilapidated structure and to
authorize any action necessary.
3.
Discussion with the property owner of 1407 E. Lafayette pertaining to the dilapidated property and to
authorize any action necessary.
4.
To approve the recommendation of the Abbeville Planning Commission to approve the proportion of
boundary lines for the potential construction of a gas station/convenience store at the Southwest
Corner of …
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City of Abbeville
Regular Meeting
August 18, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a regular meeting on August 18,
2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101 North
State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Anita R. Levy, Mayor, presiding.
Members Present:
Council Members Minh Bui, Terry Broussard,
Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, Rachel
Touchet Mouton and William Noegel
Members Absent:
None
Also Present:
Bart Broussard, City Attorney
Mike Hardy, Police Chief
Doris Langlinais, Jr., Fire Chief
Emily Faulk, Engineer
Kim Touchet, Engineer
Carolyn Bessard, Administrative Assistant to the
Mayor
Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director
Byran Fisher, code Enforcement Officer
Byron Dozier, Parks and Recreation Coordinator,
QSA
Charles Dill, Planning and Zoning Commission
Elaine Dill, Municipal Civil Service Board
Jeremiah Bolden, City Marshal
Ronald Darby, Vermilion Parish Police Juror
Chris Bessard, Vermilion Reach Group
Mayor Levy called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Mayor Levy asked Police
Juror Ronald Darby to lead those assembled in prayer. Mayor Levy called on Councilman
Brady Broussard, Jr. to lead those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Levy asked if there were any comments on any of the agenda items prior to action. There
were none.
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:20
Committee
Finance Committee to review second quarter 2026 budget update
The Finance Committee will meet to receive an update on revenues, expenses, and budgets following the second quarter of 2026. The presentation will be provided by Mr. Steve Moosa.
- Update on revenues, expenses and budgets after the 2nd quarter of 2026
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✓ Decided: City of Abbeville reviews second quarter 2026 revenues and expenditures
The Mayor and City Council received a financial update for the second quarter of 2026. No formal actions were taken or votes cast during the meeting.
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COMMITTEE MEETING
August 18, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Council Meeting Room, 101 North State Street,
Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
AGENDA
NOTICE POSTED: August 17, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
To allow a public comment period on any agenda item prior to action.
Finance Committee - Chaired by Councilman Brady Broussard, Jr.
1.
Update on revenues, expenses and budgets after the 2nd quarter of 2026 - Mr. Steve Moosa.
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City of Abbeville
Committee Meeting
August 18, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a committee meeting on August
18, 2026 at 5:20 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101
North State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Anita R. Levy, Mayor, presiding.
Members Present:
Council Members Minh Bui, Terry Broussard,
Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, Rachel
Touchet Mouton and William Noegel
Members Absent:
None
Also Present:
Mike Hardy, Police Chief
Bart Broussard, City Attorney
Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director
Cristian LeJeune, Digital Media Assistant
Carolyn Bessard, Administration Assistant to the
Mayor
Bryan Fisher, Code enforcement officer
Jeremiah Bolden, City Marshal
Byron Dozier, QSA Parks & Recreation
Coordinator
Steve Moosa, CPA
Ronald Darby, Vermilion Parish Police Jury
Mayor Levy called the meeting to order. Mayor Levy asked if there were any comments on any
agenda item prior to action. There were none. She turned the floor over to Finance Committee
Chair, Councilman Brady Broussard, Jr. Councilman Broussard read aloud agenda item #1:
update of revenues and expenditures after the second quarter of 2026. Councilman Broussard
turned the floor over to Mr. Steve Moosa, CPA. Mr. Moosa updated the Mayor and Council on
the revenues and expenditures for the second quarter of the year.
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
Special City Council
City Council to consider $145,000 for building repairs and water plant payments
The Abbeville City Council will meet to approve several infrastructure payments and building repairs. The agenda includes a landscaping variance for Vermilion Credit Union and the appointment of a Planning Commission member.
- Repairs to 407 Charity Street and 200 Magdalen Square not to exceed $145,000
- Payment of $270,599.36 to Preferred Mechanical LLC for Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
- Landscaping ordinance variance for Vermilion Credit Union at 108 South East Street
- Payment of $38,712.63 to Lathan Construction LLC for demolition of blighted structures
- Special event permit for the Bowzer Trail Ride at the Red Barn on November 15, 2026
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✓ Decided: Abbeville City Council approves $339,197 settlement for police litigation
The City Council approved a settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving 12 claimants against the police department. The council also authorized funds for building repairs and various infrastructure payments.
- Approved $339,197.26 settlement for Timothy Bourque, et al v. City of Abbeville (unanimous)
- Approved up to $145,000 for repairs at 407 Charity Street and 200 North Magdalen Square (unanimous)
- Approved $270,599.36 payment to Preferred Mechanical LLC for Water Treatment Plant project (unanimous)
- Approved $38,712.63 payment to Lathan Construction, LLC for blighted structures demolition (unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Bowzer Trail Ride on November 15, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved landscaping ordinance variance for Vermilion Credit Union (unanimous)
- Appointed Ravin St. Julien to the Abbeville Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Mayor Anita R. Levy to the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority Board (unanimous)
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 03, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Council Meeting Room, 101 North State Street,
Abbeville, Louisiana 70510
AGENDA
NOTICE POSTED: July 31, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
.
Call to Order and Roll Call
.
Prayer
.
Pledge of Allegiance
To allow a public comment period on any agenda item prior to action.
This Special Meeting will address the following:
1.
To approve a special event permit for the Bowzer Trail Ride to be held on November 15, 2026 at the
Red Barn. The special event permit is needed for the trail ride to access the City street.
2.
To accept the recommendation from the Abbeville Planning Commission to approve the variance from
the landscaping ordinance for Vermilion Credit Union located at 108 South East Street.
3.
To adopt a resolution appointing Mayor Anita R. Levy to serve as director on the Board of Directors of
the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority (LEPA).
4.
To submit a name to fill the vacancy on the Abbeville Planning Commission.
5.
To approve the June 2026 budget to actual report.
6.
To approve the minutes from the July 14, 2026 special City Council meeting.
7.
To approve the accounting of the 2025 tax roll.
8.
To approve repairs to the two newly acquired buildings, 407 Charity Street and 200 Magdalen Square,
at a cost not to exceed $145,000 to be paid from the City Sales Tax Fund - Councilman Brady
Broussard, Jr.
9.
To approve payment of the invoice from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in the amount of
$5 …
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City of Abbeville
Special Meeting
August 3, 2026
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a special meeting on August 3,
2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101 North
State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Anita R. Levy, Mayor, presiding.
Members Present:
Council Members Minh Bang Bui, Brady
Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, Rachel Touchet
Mouton and William (Billy) Noegel
Members Absent:
Councilwoman Terry Broussard
Also Present:
Bart Broussard, City Attorney
Mike Hardy, Police Chief
Patrick Ashley, Assistant Fire Chief
Todd Vincent, Engineer
Kim Touchet, Engineer
Cristian Lejeune, Digital Media Assistant
Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director
Bryan Fisher, Code Enforcement Officer
Reggie Hilts, Deputy City Marshal
Mayor Levy called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Mayor Levy asked Deputy
City Marshal Reggie Hilts to lead those assembled in prayer. Mayor Levy led those assembled
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Levy asked if there were any comments on any of the agenda items prior to action. There
were none.
-01 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Billy Noegel to approve a
special event permit for the Bowzer Trail Ride to be held on November 15, 2026 at the Red Barn
on Rodeo Road. The permit is needed for the trail ride to access the city street. The motion
carried unanimously.
-02 introduced by Mr. Br …
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