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St. Martin Parish Council authorizes condemnation of Breaux Bridge property at 1008 Guidry Drive
Summary
The council unanimously authorized Parish President Chester Cedars to seek an Order of Condemnation and Abatement for 1008 Guidry Drive after Planning and Zoning reported an overgrown lot and an abandoned structure; the owner was served but was not present at the May 3 meeting.
The St. Martin Parish Council voted unanimously May 3 to authorize Parish President Chester Cedars to proceed with an Order of Condemnation and Abatement for a property at 1008 Guidry Drive in Breaux Bridge.
Clerk Brooke Gillespie read the Rule to Show Cause for the property, which is owned by Thomas Joseph c/o Gayle Bourda. Planning and Zoning Director Morgan Allemond told the council that Ms. Bourda was served on April 20 regarding overgrown grass and an abandoned structure and that, in a phone call the previous day, the owner requested two weeks to cut the grass and said she planned to rent the mobile home. Compliance Officer Ronald Solarie's photographs were entered for the record and circulated to members.
Council Member Vincent Alexander reported the grass had been cut and provided photographs for members to view, but after reviewing testimony and the compliance photographs the council found the property constituted a nuisance under Section 24-105 of the St. Martin Parish Code of Ordinances. On a motion by Dean LeBlanc, seconded by Daniel Richard, Jr., the council authorized the Parish President to proceed with condemnation and abatement. The motion was adopted unanimously.
The council's action authorizes the parish administration to take the steps specified in the condemnation process; the transcript records that the owner was not present to respond at the meeting. No timetable for abatement or further administrative steps was specified at the meeting.
