St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District, LA
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District
Board to discuss payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
The St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2026. The board will consider approving minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting and discuss a potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd. as part of a pilot update.
- Discussion of potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
7:30 a.m. or immediately following the SMEDA Board Meeting
St. Martin Parish Breaux Bridge Complex
601 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Or via Zoom Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83177458789
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 1, 2026
6. AQUASPERSIONS PILOT UPDATE
Discussion of potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Wed Apr 1, 2026
St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District
Board to discuss tax payment options for Aquaspersions Ltd.
The St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
- Discussion of potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
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✓ Decided: St. Martin Economic and Industrial Development District approves February minutes
The Board approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. Executive Director Jennifer Stelly provided a status update on a potential Aquaspersions PILOT, noting that the board is awaiting an economic impact study.
- Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7:30 a.m. or immediately following the SMEDA Board Meeting
St. Martin Parish Breaux Bridge Complex
601 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Or via Zoom Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89639103399
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026
6. AQUASPERSIONS PILOT UPDATE
Discussion of potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE
ST. MARTIN ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
The Board of Directors of the St. Martin Economic and Industrial Development District met on
this day with board members Fred Mills Jr, Raymond Smith, Donald Thibodeaux, Henry
Derouselle, and Eric Martin in attendance via web application Zoom. Also in attendance via Zoom
was attorney Allan Durand. In attendance in perso n was SME IDD Executive Director Jennifer
Stelly.
Absent: Jimmy Bulliard, Lorna Mills, Myran Chautin, and Kenneth LeBlanc
Mr. Fred Mills Jr called the meeting to order at 7:16am.
Jennifer Stelly presented the Board with the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 2026.
On a motion by Raymond Smith, seconded by Eric Martin and unanimously carried, the minutes
of the February 17, 2026 meeting were approved.
Ms. Stelly then gave a brief update on the status of the potential Aquaspersions PILOT. She said
that she is still waiting for the economic impact study to be completed. Once it is complete it will
be sent to our attorney for his review to verify it is a viable option. She will update the Board as
things progress. She said she has begun having preliminary conversations with the taxing entities
to explain the process and gauge their openness in participating.
On a motion by Eric Martin, seconded by Raymond and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned at 7:20 a.m. …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District
St. Martin Parish Economic and Industrial Development District to elect officers
The district will hold an introductory meeting to establish its leadership and operational identity. The board will elect officers and appoint an executive director. Members will also discuss a potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
- Appointment of Executive Director
- Approval of district logo
- Discussion of payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
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✓ Decided: Board appoints officers, executive director, and approves new logo
The St. Martin Economic and Industrial Development District appointed its board officers and Executive Director. The board also approved a new logo for the district. A potential payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for Aquaspersions was discussed but not decided.
- Appointed Fred Mills Jr as President, Jimmy Bulliard as Vice President, and Raymond Smith as Secretary/Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jennifer Stelly as Executive Director (Unanimous)
- Approved proposed district logo (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
7:30 a.m. or immediately following the SMEDA Board Meeting
St. Martin Parish Breaux Bridge Complex
601 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Or via Zoom Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87988847353
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INTRODUCTION TO SMEIDD
A brief introduction to the new district and its purpose and powers
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
a. Chair
b. Vice-Chair
c. Secretary/Treasurer
4. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5. APPROVAL OF LOGO
6. AQUASPERSIONS PILOT DISCUSSION
Discussion of potential payment in lieu of taxes for Aquaspersions Ltd.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE
ST. MARTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
The Board of Directors of the St. Martin Economic and Industrial Development District met on
this day with board members Fred Mills Jr, Raymond Smith, Donald Thibodeaux, Henry
Derouselle, Lorna Mills, Myran Chautin, Kenneth LeBlanc, and Eric Martin in attendance via web
application Zoom. Also in attendance via Zoom was attorney Allan Durand. In attendance in
person was SMEDA Executive Director Jennifer Stelly.
Absent: Jimmy Bulliard
Mr. Fred Mills Jr called the meeting to order at 7:11am.
SMEDA Executive Director Jennifer Stelly gave a brief introduction to the new district and
reviewed its purpose and powers. Raymond Smith raised questions regarding taxing issues and
the comingling of SMEDA and SMEIDD funds. Myran Chautin asked if the two entities can be
combined. Ms. Stelly advised that she would research that and advise. Kenneth LeBlanc asked if
SMEIDD has the ability to purchase property to which Ms. Stelly confirmed.
Discussion was then had regarding the appointment of officers. After a brief discussion, a motion
was made b y Myran Chautin to appoint Fred Mills Jr as P resident, Jimmy Bulliard as Vice
President, and Raymond Smith as Secretary /Treasurer. The motion was unanimously seconded,
and the proposed slate of officers was approved.
The board then discuss ed the appointment of an E xecuti …
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