City Council Meeting Agenda – October 15, 2013

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 15, 2013
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:  Jason Hood, President

II. ROLL CALL: Johnny Blount (  ) Jason Hood (  ) Robert “Bobby “Martin (  ) Lemar Marshall (  )Mike Williams (  )

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 10-5197 C.S. establishing certain requirements for the discharge of wastewater in the City of Hammond. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Garry Knight)

2. An Ordinance to authorize the borrowing of funds from the Sales Tax Fund No. 20395000-590185 in the amount not to exceed $350,000 for the Airport Control Tower Project at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (Mayor Foster)

3. An Ordinance to change the name of Alabama Street to George Perkins Sr. Drive (approx 50’ wide and 1282’ in length) in its entirety from the east starting at J. W. Davis Drive  running west to Mooney Ave. as a part of the Colonial Place Addition. (Robert “Bobby” Martin)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 15, 2013
6:00 PM or immediately following public hearing.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Jason Hood, President

II. ROLL CALL:  Johnny Blount ( ) Jason Hood ( ) Robert “Bobby” Martin ( ) Lemar Marshall ( ) Mike Williams ( )

III. PRAYER:

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

V. REPORTS:

a. Council:

b. Mayor:

c. New Businesses:

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

Minutes of October 1, 2013

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

VIII. OLD BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution approving of Change Order No. 3 (Final) on “Drainage Improvements [FY2013]” [project #420-11208] with $41,279.46 extra:  Rue Cannes additional pipe lining. (Webb Anderson)

2. A resolution accepting of Work as substantially complete on “Drainage Improvements [FY2013]” [project #420-11208], commencing 45 day lien period withholding 5% retainage. (Webb Anderson)

3. A resolution to ratify and award bids received October 11, 2013, for “Sewer Rehabilitation – Infiltration/Inflow Repairs – LaDEQ CWSRF 221741-01” [project #616-31401]. Attachment#1 Attachment #2 Attachment#3 (Webb Anderson)

4. A resolution authorizing the renewal of all existing businesses High and/or Low Alcohol permits in the City of Hammond for the Calendar year 2014. (Jinnie Wilson)

5.  A resolution to authorize Shanes Rib Shack located at 610 Palace Drive to get a High and Low alcohol Permit for 2013 and 2014.  The owner the of the business is Porks Up Hammond LLC. (Jinnie Wilson)

6. A resolution authorizing Family Night with the Great Pumpkin a waiver of the City of Hammond Open Container Law for October 31, 2013 within the boundaries of the Kidder Parking Mall and half of Casa de Frasa and between West Charles, North West Railroad Avenue and Cate Street from the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Jane Bretschger)

7. A resolution to accept the bid of Spartan Construction Co. in the amount of $1,677,000 for the Airport Control Tower Project at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, subject to the authorization of borrowing funds from the Sales Tax Fund No. 20395000-590185, and to authorize the mayor to sign all documents related thereto.  (Michael Hixson)

X. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

XI. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Final Adoption of an Ordinance to approve the rezoning request by Lloyd Engeran Jr. & Laura E. Sanfilippo ETAL to rezone the most easterly portion of Lots 6, 7, & 8 Block 3 of the Oakridge Addition (approx 300’+/-) from R4 to C3 located at 923, 925, & 927 South Morrison Blvd. (RZ2013-8-1) failure of majority vote by Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

XII. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 10-5197 C.S. establishing certain requirements for the discharge of wastewater in the City of Hammond. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Garry Knight)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the borrowing of funds from the Sales Tax Fund No. 20395000-590185 in the amount not to exceed $350,000 for the Airport Control Tower Project at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (Mayor Foster)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to change the name of Alabama Street to George Perkins Sr. Drive (approx 50’ wide and 1282’ in length) in its entirety from the east starting at J. W. Davis Drive  running west to Mooney Ave. as a part of the Colonial Place Addition. (Robert “Bobby” Martin)

XIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance SDF2009-8-1 Major Subdivision request by Alack Properties LLC (Greg Alack) to amend Ord#12-5283 approving Alack Business Park Subdivision to extend deadline to construct cul-de-sac on Arc Way and to accept revised performance bond in the amount of $69,500 for construction of the cul-de-sac, located at 17420 Hwy 190 East; Zoned C3 (Josh Taylor)

XIV. ADJOURN.

I, WHITNEY COOPER CLERK OF THE HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING WAS POSTED AT THE COUNCIL’S OFFICE AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:4.7, ON THE 11th,   day of  October  ,  2013.

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 address to the presiding officer only.

4.   There shall be no indulging in personalities and 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.