Hammond City Council Agenda – August 22, 2023

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 22, 2023
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

Old Business:

1. An ordinance to approve a request by Mimi McKee Catherall (owner) to rezone 207 South Holly Street per survey by Clifford Webb dated 2/21/1962 from RM-2 to MX-C with the allowed use of light industrial prohibited. (District 2) (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 22, 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 August 8, 2023 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

Old Business:
1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Mimi McKee Catherall (owner) to rezone 207 South Holly Street per survey by Clifford Webb dated 2/21/1962 from RM-2 to MX-C with the allowed use of light industrial prohibited. (District 2) (Lacy Landrum)

IX. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
1. An ordinance to declare the intention to obtain full ownership of property adjudicated to the city of Hammond located at 118 West Louisa Street under LSA RS 47:2236, authorizing the sale of the property to the adjoining landowner pursuant to LSA RS 47:2202 and providing for related matters. (Andre Coudrain)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Tasha Dameron for the location of 307 N. Oak St., Zoned RM-3, to allow the use of Real Estate office. Expanded Conditional Use contingent on: 1) this is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use; and it meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code. (District 2) (Lacy Landrum)

X. RESOLUTIONS:

NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution to reappoint George Bergeron to represent the police department on the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term from July 29, 2023 – July 29, 2026. (Asst. Chief Monistere)

2. A resolution to reappoint John Philip Notariano to represent the fire department on the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term from July 29, 2023 – July 29, 2026. (Chief Daniel Folks)

3. A resolution to approve Why Not Pizza located at 14175 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain an alcohol permit for a restaurant. The owner is Why Not Pizza, LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

4. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Lion Environmental, LLC to serve as the city’s laboratory compliance manager for an amount of $54,360 annually. The contract period will be from September 1, 2023 until August 31, 2024, with an option to renew two additional twelve month periods at same terms and conditions. Contract not to exceed 36 months. (Guy Palermo)

5. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Roofing Solutions, for $44,950.00 to repair the damaged roof at 1290 S.W. Ave Fire Department Headquarters. RFP 24-09 (Chief Daniel Folks)

6. A resolution to authorize the Purchase of 30 Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses for a total of $295,714.94. RFP 24-08 (Chief Folks)

7. A resolution to purchase 8-9 Police Tahoe’s from Gerry Lane for a total amount of up to $400,000 using State Contract pricing. (Asst. Chief Monistere)

8. A resolution approving the purchase of site furniture, including 8 picnic tables, 12 park benches, and 13 waste receptacles, from SiteScapes in the amount of $49,320. The purchase will be made with funds in Project 32203, Land and Water Conservation Fund grant project “Mooney Avenue Park Improvements, Phase II.” (Charles Borchers IV) Attachment#1 Attchmant#2 Attachment#3

9. Discussion of a change to the City Charter for the election of the police chief. (Councilman Wells)

XI. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

XII. 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 21st Day of August 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.