Hammond City Council Agenda – August 13, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 13, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com
1. 2013 Kia Soul
2. Unit 728 2008 Dodge Ram
3. 2 Wanco Digital Messaging boards
4. Hot water pressure washer Model # HW2-1100
5. Rear seats and cages from Police Vehicles
6. 18 wooden chairs
7. 15 tables
8. Light bars, wire and camera heads
(Mayor Panepinto)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
Ausgust 13, 2024
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 July 23, 2024 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com
9. 2013 Kia Soul
10. Unit 728 2008 Dodge Ram
11. 2 Wanco Digital Messaging boards
12. Hot water pressure washer Model # HW2-1100
13. Rear seats and cages from Police Vehicles
14. 18 wooden chairs
15. 15 tables
16. Light bars, wire and camera heads
(Mayor Panepinto)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to transfer $15,000.00 from the Downtown Development District Fund (207) Balance to the ‘Digital Gateway Project’ account (12327). Michelle Kendall

VIII. RESOLUTIONS

1. A resolution to re-appoint Ms. Phyllis McCraney, to the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term ending from August 13, 2024 to August 13, 2027. (Councilman Kip Andrews)

2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to renew the 3 year agreement with Softchoice Corporation for Microsoft Software, in the amount of $49,982.22 per year. (Mayor Panepinto)

3. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to renew the Google Work Space Business Plus license agreement for a three year term. The proposed three year contract is an upgrade to Workspace Enterprise Standard which gives the city more storage. The cost is $41,400.00 per year. (Mayor Panepinto)

4. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to renew the enterprise licensing agreement with ESRI in the amount of $27,500.00 . This is an annual renewal. (Mayor Panepinto)

5. A resolution to purchase a 2024 F350 Utility Crane Truck for the Water & Sewer department from Courtesy Automotive Group for $98,549,09 State Contract #4400023793. (Mayor Panepinto)

6. A resolution to purchase four K-9 package Chevrolet Silverado PPV trucks from Gerry Lane Chevrolet for a total amount of $293,493.88. State Contract #4400023794 (Mayor Panepinto)

7. A resolution regarding street lights in the city. (Councilman DiVittorio)

IX. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

X . 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 12th Day of August, 2024 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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