City Council Meeting Agenda – June 27, 2017

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 27, 2017
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER: Council President Lemar Marshall

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

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to remove a Provision for the Regulation of Aluminum and Electrical Wire. (Cyril Gaiennie)

2. An Ordinance to Amend Unified Development Code Ordinance # 14-5364 Section 10.2.7 Sidewalk and Bicycle Path Improvement Standards “A” to read as: Six (6) inch thick Portland cement concrete sidewalks may be required along both sides of all public and private subdivision streets (TA-2017-03-0005) Recommend approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

3. An Ordinance to Amend Unified Development Code Ordinance #14-5364 Section 14.3.2 Surfacing Required “A” to add: (3) Pavement in city right of ways (a) driveways and any pavement in rights-of-ways to be designed with (6) inch thick concrete and as required in Appendix C-Parking, Streets, and Roadways (TA-2017-05-0007) Recommend approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

4. An Ordinance declaring 3 (Three) Bullet Proof Vest surplus property and providing for a donation to benefit the safety of Tickfaw State Park Ranger’s. (Jana Thurman)

5. An Ordinance to create the position for Environmental Services Lab Supervisor, Pay Grade 125. (Loretta Severan)

6. An Ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on GovsDeal.com. (Jana Thurman)

Unit# 644 – 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAFP71W57X130858
Unit# 712 – 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAFP71V08X125690
Unit# 762 – 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAHP71V79X123686
Unit# 716 – 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAFP71V88X125680
Unit# 816 – 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FABP7BV7AX109814
Unit# 814 – 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FABP7BV3AX109812
Unit# 568 – 2004 Ford F-250, VIN# 1FTNF20L54EB85231

7. An Ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 in accordance with the procedures set with in Section 5-03 of the City of Hammond Charter.(Lacy Landrum)
Attachment 1, Attachment 2

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 27, 2017
  6:00pm Immediately following Public Hearing.

I. CALL TO ORDER: Council President Lemar Marshall

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. Civic Source

2. Mayor:

3. Recognition of New Businesses:

VI. Minutes of June 13, 2017

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution regarding eligibility for appointment to the Hammond Fire and Police Civil Service board. (James Stewart)

2. A resolution accepting an award of $250,000 in Land and Water Conservation Funds, administered by the Louisiana Office of State Parks Division of Outdoor Recreation, for
“Zemurray Park Pool Renovation” (State Project 22-00944); (2) agreeing to a cash match of $250,000 from the Grant Match Fund (FY18); and (3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to
sign grant documents. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

3. A resolution (1) supporting the submission of a COPS Hiring Program grant funding 75% of the entry level salaries and benefits of 2 new police officers; and (2) supporting a cash
match of 25% of these salaries and benefits from the Hammond Police Department. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

4.  A resolution to select a consultant to provide architectural services for Zemurray Pool Project. Solicited by Request for Qualifications received on May 19, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

5. A resolution to select a consult to provide master planning services for Zemurray Park. Solicited by Request for Proposals (17-24) received on May 19, 2017. (Lacy Landrum)

6. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Hammond Police Department to participate in the
State of Louisiana Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program. (Lacy Landrum)

7. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Rogers Ready Mix, LLC. For Ready Mix Concrete Services for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018. (Jana Thurman)
Attachment 1, Attachment 2

8. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Harper Metal Buildings Services, Inc. for $39, 900 to expand existing metal building at the 190 Maintenance yard.
(Jana Thurman)

9. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract on behalf of the City of Hammond with Gall’s LLC., the approximate amount of $50,000 for Fire & Police Department
Uniforms. (Jana Thurman)

10. A resolution to approve Change Order No. 5 (Final) – on “Sewer Rehabilitation: Infiltration/Inflow Repairs,” (Project # 616-11605) for an increase of $48,922.74. (Chuck Spangler)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to remove a Provision for the Regulation of Aluminum and Electrical Wire. (Cyril Gaiennie)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Unified Development Code Ordinance # 14-5364 Section 10.2.7 Sidewalk and Bicycle Path Improvement Standards “A” to read as: Six (6) inch thick Portland cement concrete sidewalks may be required along both sides of all public and private subdivision streets (TA-2017-03-0005) Recommend approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

3. Final adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Unified Development Code Ordinance #14-5364 Section 14.3.2 Surfacing Required “A” to add: (3) Pavement in city right of ways (a) driveways and any pavement in rights-of-ways to be designed with (6) inch thick concrete and as required in Appendix C-Parking, Streets, and Roadways (TA-2017-05-0007) Recommend approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

4. Final adoption of an Ordinance declaring 3 (Three) Bullet Proof Vest surplus property and providing for a donation to benefit the safety of Tickfaw State Park Ranger’s. (Jana Thurman)

5. Final adoption an Ordinance to create the position for Environmental Services Lab Supervisor, Pay Grade 125. (Loretta Severan)

6. Final adoption of an Ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on GovsDeal.com. (Jana Thurman)

Unit# 644 – 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAFP71W57X130858
Unit# 712 – 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAFP71V08X125690
Unit# 762 – 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAHP71V79X123686
Unit# 716 – 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FAFP71V88X125680
Unit# 816 – 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FABP7BV7AX109814
Unit# 814 – 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN# 2FABP7BV3AX109812
Unit# 568 – 2004 Ford F-250, VIN# 1FTNF20L54EB85231

7. Final adoption an Ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond budget for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 in accordance with the procedures set with in Section 5-03 of the City of Hammond Charter. (Lacy Landrum) Attachment 1, Attachment 2

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance to authorize the Mayor to sign all documents in connection with the acceptance by the City of a right of way donation being a portion (5.29’x247.19’) of property fronting on Mooney Ave. by Devon & Becky Wells in accordance with survey by Wm. J. Bodin Jr. dated May 5, 2017; Zoned C-N (SUB2017-03-00061) Recommend acceptance by Planning Commission(Tracie Schillace)

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 26th DAY Of June 2017 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.”