City Council Meeting Agenda – June 12, 2018

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 12, 2018
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

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

III. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 12, 2018
6:00pm Immediately following Public Hearing.

I.  CALL TO ORDER:

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:

2. Mayor:

3. Recognition of New Businesses:

VI. Minutes of May 22, 2018.

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Cummins Inc., DBA Cummins Sales for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services in the amount of $22,915.00.  (Jana Thurman)

2. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract for a Roof Replacement at the Evidence building with Roofing Solutions, in the amount of $33,420.00. (Jana Thurman)

3. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Enterprise Car Rentals for the estimated annual amount of $33, 667.20 (Jana Thurman)

4. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the City of Hammond with the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the project “Land Acquisition” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport Tangipahoa Parish (State Project No. H.013519). (David Lobue)

5. A resolution to approve One Thirteen Restaurant located at 113 North Oak Street, Hammond, La, 70401 to sell High/Low Alcohol on premise. The owner is One Thirteen Hospitality, LLC.
(Jinnie Wilson)

6. A resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Hammond, to engage the services of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Special Bond Counsel Adams and Reese LLP for purposes related to the bonding of pending Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan CS221742-01. Use of the LDEQ Special Bond Counsel is expected to save the City $10,000. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

7. A resolution (1) declaring the City of Hammond’s intention to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $2.1 million for the purpose of paying a portion of the cost of acquiring and constructing additions, extensions, and improvements to the City’s wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal system; and (2) providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

8. A resolution to ratify and award bids received on June 1, 2018 for “Airport Hangars.” (Cyril Gaiennie)

9. A resolution to approve Final Acceptance of “Bulkhead Improvements [FY 2016]”, project #420-11609. (Chuck Spangler)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to accept a street dedication request by Susan Cousain of a 0.10 acre portion for Harden Drive right of way being 20.15’ X 173.31’ in accordance with survey by Wm. J. Bodin Jr. dated 5/15/2018; Zoned RS-11.A (SUB-2018-05-00082). Recommend approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to rezone 17.5 acres being the proposed Covington Ridge Subdivision from RS-8 to a PD (Planned Development) request by Landrick Real Estate LLC in accordance with zoning map by McLin Taylor Inc. dated May 14, 2018 located at TempAdd 6 Old Covington Hwy (Z-2018-04-00048). Recommend approval by Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

3. Introduction of an ordinance for an Expanded Conditional Use request by The Nightkap Billiards & Eatery to allow sale of alcohol in conjunction with a billiards hall located at 42309 S. Morrison Blvd. Suite B in accordance with site plan dated 5/11/2018; Zoned C-H (Z-2018-05-00047). Recommend approval with the following conditions by Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

(a) This approval is with the understanding will expire upon a change in occupancy or ownership from The Nighkap Billiards & Eatery; and
(b) This approval is only for Suite B acting as a Billiards Hall.

4. Introduction of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, of the City of Hammond, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the parameters thereof and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of such bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Councilman Jason Hood)

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. 42:19, ON OR BEFORE THE 11th Day Of June 2018 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.