Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – November 9, 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, Lisa Cockerham
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 9, 2021
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An ordinance to revise Article 8.1.7 of the Unified Development Code regarding the definition of the properties included in the Hammond Historical District. (Ryan Faulk)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 9, 2021
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. REPORTS:
Mayor:
Council:
• Charter Review Committee Chair update
• Jeannine Saucier/Nnenna Minimah- talk about 5K Purple Run at Cate Sq. Park to raise awareness for domestic violence.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the October 26, 2021 meeting.
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a JD 410SL Backhoe Loader for $115,833.98 for the Street Department. State Contract # 44000117717. (Robert Williams)
2. A Resolution to authorize the Mayor to renew the Google Work Space Business Plus license agreement for a three year term. (Marcus McMillian)
3. A resolution to appoint Nnenna Minimah to the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term from November 10, 2021 – July 29, 2023, (Mayor Panepinto)
4. A resolution 1) accepting a $9,500 grant from the Community Water Enrichment Fund to install a water main along Pride Drive West; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)
6. A resolution to accept the proposed health insurance package for calendar year 2022. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Henry Powell)
7. A resolution to reject the proposals received by RFP #22-13 to provide a comprehensive classification, salary and compensation study for the City of Hammond. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 Attachment#4 Attachment#5 (Diana Guzman-McMahon)
8. A resolution to purchase new salary software from CompAnalyst and to complete a salary study in-house. The first year cost is $19,000, and years 2-4 are each $11,500, for a total cost of $53,500. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Diana Guzman-McMahon)
VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
A. OLD BUSINESS NONE
B.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Final Adoption of an ordinance to revise Article 8.1.7 of the Unified Development Code regarding the definition of the properties included in the Hammond Historical District. (Ryan Faulk)
IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Introduction of an ordinance to allow for temporary housing for repairs after Hurricane Ida. (Lacy Landrum)
Public Hearing will be scheduled for November 30, 2021, at 5:30
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 8th Day of November 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 Lisa Cockerham at 985-277-5610. Request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
