City Council Meeting Agenda – July 26, 2016

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 26th, 2016
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER: Councilman President Mike Williams

II. ROLL CALL: Johnny Blount ( ), Jason Hood ( ), Janice Carter Beard ( ), Lemar Marshall ( ), Mike Williams ( )

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to approve Expanded Conditional Use request by Delishia Wilson (Building Blocks Early Learning Center) to allow operation of a daycare at 911 Old Covington Hwy being property approx. 208’x 208’ in accordance with survey by Gilbert Sullivan dated 11.9.1991; Zoned RM-2 and Iowa Addition Overlay (Z-2016-06-00025). Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission with the following condition: 1) the approval shall be with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon change in occupancy as listed above. (Tracie Schillace)

2. An Ordinance to approve Expanded Conditional Use request by Joseph Ribando III to allow a microbrew pub with sales and consumption in accordance with LA Alcohol and Tobacco Control Microbrewer guidelines located at 1110 CM Fagan Drive; Zoned CH (Z-2016-06-00026). Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions: 1) the approval shall be with the understanding such use is a personal right that expires upon change in occupancy as listed above; 2) must be in accordance with LA Alcohol and Tobacco Control Microbrewer Permit; and 3) 12% Alcohol Cap on any alcohol sold. (Tracie Schillace)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 26th, 2016
6:00 PM or immediately following public hearing.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Councilman President Mike Williams

II. ROLL CALL: Johnny Blount (), Jason Hood (), Janice Carter Beard (), Lemar Marshall (), Mike Williams ()

III. PRAYER:

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. REPORTS

1.   Council:

A. TFL 1 year Hammond Smoke-free ordinance recognition

B. Recognition of the Hammond Hurricanes (National Champions for YBOA)

2. Mayor:

3. Recognition of New Businesses:

VI. Minutes of June 12th, 2016

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A.  OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B.  NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council of Aging from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

3. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

4. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with CASA from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

5. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

6. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign the annual support agreement and license agreement for Munis Software. (Lacy Landrum)

7. A resolution to authorize the Downtown Development District Office and the merchants located within the Downtown Development District to serve alcohol during the Hot August Night Event on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. within the boundaries of W. & E. Robert St. from N. Pine St. to N. Holly St., W. & E. Coleman St. from S. Pine St. to S. Holly St., N. & S. Pine St. from W. Robert St. to W. Coleman Ave., N. & S. Holly St. from E. Robert St. to E. Coleman St. The concentration of visitors is on E. and W. Thomas Street. (Chelsea Tallo)

8. A resolution to grant a Waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law to the Downtown Development District Office and the merchants located within the Downtown Development District on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. within the boundaries of W. & E. Robert St. from N. Pine St. to N. Holly St., W. & E. Coleman St. from S. Pine St. to S. Holly St., N. & S. Pine St. from W. Robert St. to W. Coleman Ave., N. & S. Holly St. from E. Robert St. to E. Coleman St. (Chelsea Tallo)

9. A resolution to approve the appointment of Marcus McMillian as the Director of Information Technology with an annual salary of $66,243 (Pay Grade 137, Step 12) effective August 8, 2016. (Mayor Panepinto)

10. A resolution to approve the appointment of Jana Thurman to Purchasing Manager with an annual salary of $44,157 (Pay Grade 129, Step 4) effective July 27, 2016. (Mayor Panepinto)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve Expanded Conditional Use request by Delishia Wilson (Building Blocks Early Learning Center) to allow operation of a daycare at 911 Old Covington Hwy being property approx. 208’x 208’ in accordance with survey by Gilbert Sullivan dated 11.9.1991; Zoned RM-2 and Iowa Addition Overlay (Z-2016-06-00025) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission with the following condition: 1) the approval shall be with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon change in occupancy as listed above. (Tracie Schillace)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve Expanded Conditional Use request by Joseph Ribando III to allow a microbrew pub with sales and consumption in accordance with LA Alcohol and Tobacco Control Microbrewer guidelines located at 1110 CM Fagan Drive; Zoned CH (Z-2016-06-00026) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission with the following conditions: 1) the approval shall be with the understanding such use is a personal right that expires upon change in occupancy as listed above; 2) must be in accordance with LA Alcohol and Tobacco Control Microbrewer Permit and; 3) 12% Alcohol Cap on any alcohol sold. (Tracie Schillace)

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

X. ADJOURN

I,  COUNCIL CLERK, TONIA BANKS, 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 OR BEFORE THE 25th DAY OF JULY 2016 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 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 “yes,”  “no” or “abstain.” A failure to answer shall be recorded as “abstain.”