Hammond City Council Agenda – February 28, 2023

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
February 28, 2023
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

Wilbert Dangerfield Award of Excellence Ceremony will be immediately following our regular session.

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
February 28, 2023
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 February 14, 2023 meeting

VI. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to transfer $42,964.91 from the Downtown Development District Fund (207) Balance to the line item of Sidewalk Improvements within the DDD Fund (20775100 – 570302). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Michelle Kendall)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to transfer $43,000 from the Sales Tax Fund Balance (203) to Building Maintenance – Sidewalk Maintenance line item (10028500 – 530129) for the sidewalk improvements project at 108 Northwest Railroad Avenue. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Lacy Landrum)

3. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to SOARR INC. of three (3) Lenovo Thinkcenter M71z computers. (Jana Soileau)

4. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to the Northshore STEM Coalition of three (3) Lenovo Thinkcenter M71z computers. (Jana Soileau)

5. Introduction of an Ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum of three (3) Lenovo Thinkcenter M71z computers. (Jana Soileau)

6. Introduction of an Ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the following items on Govdeals.com

1. UNIT 648- 3D2WG46A07G770018, 2007 DODGE RAM 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK MILEAGE:
96124.
2. UNIT 323- 1HTSCACNI SH614558 1994 , INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK, MILEAGE: 109551.4
3. UNIT 390- 1HTSCABP2VH471790
1997 INTERNA TION AL 4700 TRASH TRUCK, MILEAGE: 89387.4
4. UNIT 654- 1HTWGAAR48J644067
2008 INTERNATION AL 7400 6 X 4 SBA DIESEL,
MILEAGE: UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME
5. UNIT 392- SERIAL # TO310DA823012 310 D, JOHN DEERE BACKHOE
READ IN G: 4073.7 HOURS
6. 2006 HONDA PUMP,
WP30 X GX160 5.5 3″ PUMP
7. SPRAYER W/ WATER TANK, SERIAL #A9838
8. GREEN BOX TRAILER 70LP (BIG TEX)
9. STIHL TS 460 PIP E SAW
10. STIH L 021 CHAIN SAW 311Y
11. SHARP ARM 207 DIGITAL IMAGES (PRlNTER)
12. 2 WOOD DESKS AND 1 METAL DESK
13. 2 T ALL METAL CABINETS (GREY AND BR OWN)
14. 35 SAFARIL-BLACK POLICE HOLSTERS 15. 15. 14000 LBS FOUR POST AUTO LIFT
16. 2007 HONDA UPRIGHT RAMMER
17. TROY-BILT, EDGER-TRENC HER
18. 40′ SEA-CAN CONTAINER
19. UNIT 540 – 7773T BOBCAT WITH TIRES (Jana Soileau)

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve funding for the sidewalk improvements project at 108 Northwest Railroad Avenue with a three-way, equal share of the total cost of $128,894.72, between La Carreta Inc., the Hammond Downtown Development District, and the City of Hammond. The City’s contribution will be $42,964.91 and will be contingent on approval of the DDD budget transfer and approval of the City’s budget transfer. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Lacy Landrum)

2. A resolution to transfer funds between line items within the Fire Millage Fund (209) to purchase a Pierce Custom Saber Pumper Truck:
Transfer $11,332.26 from Small Tools (540167) to Fixed Assets (570000)
Transfer $50,000.00 from Grant Match (560634) to Fixed Assets (570000)
Transfer $234,141.94 from Building Improvements (570141) to Fixed Assets (570000). (Chief Folks & Lacy Landrum)

3. A resolution for the Fire Department to purchase a Pierce Custom Saber Pumper Truck for $631,905.01 State Contract # 4400017741 (Chief Folks)

4. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Enmon Enterprises LLC DBA Jani –King for Janitorial services for the Recreation Department in the amount of $58,896.00 annually. (Jana Soileau)

5. A resolution supporting the submission of a $50,000 grant application to the AARP Community Challenge to transform Morrison Alley and its pocket park into a vibrant public space. (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution to Ratify & Award bids received 2/23/2023 for “Concrete Street Improvements (FY2023) Project No. 420-12310 Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Chuck Spangler )

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 February 2023 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.