Hammond City Council Agenda – June 28, 2022

Hammond City Council Members
Councilman Kip Andrews – President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio – Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales
Councilman Steve Leon

City Council Clerk, Lisa Cockerham
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 28, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment’s meeting day to allow for a process that meets the time line set forth by City Council for applications. (TA-2022-05-00026) (Lacy Landrum)

2. An Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Vince Roubique (owner) and Andrew Faller (applicant) to rezone Lot 5A1-B from I-L and C-H to I-L, located at 206 Tower Drive, per survey by Andrew Faller, PLS, dated 4/27/2022; Zoned C-H and I-L. (Z-2022-04-00109) (Lacy Landrum)

3. An Ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in accordance with the procedures of Section 5-03 of the City’s Charter. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 28, 2022
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes of the June 14, 2022 meetings

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, and Board of Adjustment’s meeting day to allow for a process that expedites applications to the City Council. (TA-2022-05-00026) (Lacy Landrum)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Vince Roubique (owner) and Andrew Faller (applicant) to rezone Lot 5A1-B from I-L and C-H to I-L, located at 206 Tower Drive, per survey by Andrew Faller, PLS, dated 4/27/2022; Zoned C-H and I-L. (Z-2022-04-00109) (Lacy Landrum)

3. Final adoption of an Ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in accordance with the procedures of Section 5-03 of the City’s Charter. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Passman E.V.T. Sales and Service for onsite fire truck maintenance. Estimated yearly cost $30,400.00 – RFP 23-08 (Jana Soileau)

2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with D.L. Diagle & Co., LLC to remodel the Interior Central Fire Station in the amount of $142,000.00 RFP 22-31 (Jana Soileau)

3. A resolution supporting the submission of a $22,500 application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase 15 portable radios for the Hammond Police Department.
(Charles Borcher IV)

4. A resolution supporting the submission of an application to the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program for 150 trees for the City’s annual Louisiana Arbor Day tree giveaway January 20, 2023. (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution 1) accepting a $45,000 grant from the Traffic Safety Grant Program for Impaired Driving, Occupant Protection, and Juvenile Underage Drinking Enforcement; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution 1) accepting a $40,000 grant from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program to perform an expanded sewer system evaluation survey of west Hammond (Phase 3); 2) approving a cash match of $13,333; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution 1) accepting an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant, not to exceed $250,000, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the rehabilitation of Runway 18/36 at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (David Lobue).

8. A resolution to approve Olde Town Hatchet House located at 112 W. Thomas St, Hammond La 70401 to obtain an alcohol permit for a restaurant. The owner is OTHH Investments, LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

VIII. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

IX. ADJOURN

I, COUNCIL CLERK, LISA COCKERHAM, OF THE HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING WAS POSTED AT THE COUNCIL’S CHAMBERS AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:19, ON OR BEFORE THE 27th Day of June 2022 at 4:00pm.
RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In the interest of fairness and time, the following guidelines are established, relative to public participation and discussion of any agenda item.
1. All persons desiring to speak on a specific agenda item will request the attention of the presiding officer at the time the item is being considered.
2. After recognitions, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
3. All questions and comments are to be addressed to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities. The participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the rules of decorum of the council.
5. When a council member, citizen, elected or appointed public official refuses to adhere to these procedural policies, and the behavior interferes with or disrupts the normal order of business, the presiding officer may eject or request the removal of the disruptive or obstructive party or parties. The presiding officer shall prior to the discussion of a particular item, allow time for the discussion of that item. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that time has expired. Discussion shall cease, and the matter shall then be voted upon forthwith. When called upon for a vote, each council member present shall respond “yes,” “no” or “abstain.” A failure to answer shall be recorded as “abstain.”

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