Hammond City Council Agenda – May 11, 2021

Hammond City Council Members
Councilman Kip Andrews- President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio- Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales
Councilman Steve Leon

City Council Clerk, Tonia Banks
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 11, 2021
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 11, 2021
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PRAYER: Chaplin Keith Kincaid
North Oaks Hospital

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.
Pledge Girl scouts troop 31018- Kylie Jarreau, & Rylie Jarreau

V. REPORTS:

1. Mayor:

2. Council:

A. Hammond Housing Committee

VI. Minutes

A. Minutes of April 27, 2021

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution to reappoint Shauna Seals to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a four-year term from April 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, and the City of Hammond to maintain a public tag agency in the city limits. (Lacy Landrum)

3. A resolution supporting the submission of a $71,932 application to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grants Program to establish a voluntary intervention, support, and mentoring program for juveniles at risk of entering the criminal justice system. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

4. A resolution 1) accepting a $91,162 grant from the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

5. A resolution to purchase an Ford F-150 XL in the amount of $38,620.00 from Bill Hood Ford (State Contract) #4400020874. (Chief Daniel Folks)

6. A resolution to equip the Kenney Recreation Center with back-up generators by (1) authorizing the expenditure of up to $150,000 for the generators, materials, and supplies, (2) using the $100,000 allocated in the FY2021 budget for the Kenney Center generators and using $50,000 from the afterschool program (10050500-560131), and (3) authorizing the purchase of two Generac generators from Arcco for a total cost of $122,983.65 under state contract #4400013661. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in accordance with the procedures of Section 5-03 of the City’s Charter. (Lacy Landrum)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to adopt and establish a tax on all taxable property within the corporate limits of Hammond for the Year 2021. (Lacy Landrum)
Public Works: 2.00 Mills
General Alimony: 9.04 Mills
Police & Fire: 10.00 Mills
Total: 21.04 Mills

3. Introduction of an Ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Betty L. Brown (owner) to allow placement of a manufactured home meeting all code requirements on Lot 7 Block 7 Greenville Park Addition located at 108 W. Green St. Zoned RS 3 (Z 2021 04 00090) the Zoning Commission Recommended approval with conditions 1) this approval is with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon a change in occupancy or ownership of Betty L. Brown, and
2) the manufactured home must meet all requirements of placement and must be constructed to meet the latest HUD standards.

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 CHAMBERS AT 312 EAST CHARLES STREET, HAMMOND, LOUISIANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 42:19, ON OR BEFORE THE 10th Day of May 2021 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.”

Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.