Hammond City Council Agenda – October 11, 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
October 11, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

NONE

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 11, 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 September 27, 2022 meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to appoint Kyle Johnson to the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term ending on July 29, 2025. (Kip Andrews)

2. A resolution to “Ratify and Award bids for “Sewer Rehabilitation [FY2022-23]” Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Chuck Spangler)”

3.  A resolution 1) accepting a $19,965 grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase portable radios for the Hammond Police Department; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents.  (Charles Borchers IV)

4.  A resolution to authorize the purchase of (4) 2023 Ram 1500 SSV Crew Cab 4 x 4 for the Police Department from Community Motors, LLC Total Cost $148,117.16. Stated Contract 4400023795 (Jana Soileau)

5. A resolution to authorize the purchase of 2022 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab for the Street Department from Community Motors, LLC. Total Cost $35,713.00 (Jana Soileau)

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 7th Day of October 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.”

Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Lisa Cockerham @ 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.