City Council Meeting Agenda – March 19, 2013

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING 312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 19, 2013
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:  Jason Hood, President

II. ROLL CALL: Johnny Blount (  ) Jason Hood (  ) Robert “Bobby “Martin (  ) Lemar Marshall (  )Mike Williams (  )

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to approve the Final subdivision of Locascio Subdivision with a performance bond for the construction of public improvements and a 50’ access servitude, and acceptance of water & sewer improvements and public utility servitude for maintenance located at 1925 SW Railroad Ave. in accordance with final plat by David L. Patterson and construction plans by Greyden Engineering; Zoned C3 (SDF2013-2-1) (Josh Taylor)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 19, 2013
6:00 PM or immediately following public hearing.

I.  CALL TO ORDER: Jason Hood, President

II.  ROLL CALL:  Johnny Blount (  ) Jason Hood (  ) Robert “Bobby” Martin (  ) Lemar Marshall (  ) Mike Williams (  )

III.  PRAYER:

IV.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

V.  REPORTS:

a. Council:

b. Mayor:

c. New Businesses:

VI.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

Minutes of March 5th, 2013

VII.  RESOLUTIONS:

VIII.  OLD BUSINESS:

IX.  NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for the project identified as AIP No. SPN H.009376 with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Jason Ball)

2. A resolution approving Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa, Inc. a permit to sell beer and to receive a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law for the Poker Run and Wing Cook-Off being held May 4th from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Hammond Harley Davidson located at 1530 SW Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA 70403. (Jodie Powell)

3. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 309 E. Colorado St. 93% damaged, located in District 1. The owner of the property is Ora L. Pierre and Curtis Whitney, Post Office Box 624, Natalbany, LA 70451. (Bobby Mitchell)

4. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 703 N. Holly St. 90% damaged, located in District 1. The owner of the property is Ora L. Pierre and Curtis Whitney, Post Office Box 624, Natalbany, LA 70451. (Bobby Mitchell)

5. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 1302 Apple St. 95% damaged, located in District 1. The owner of the property is Ashley West, 1007 E Hanson St. Hammond, LA 70401. (Bobby Mitchell)

6. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 411 S. Chestnut St. 83% damaged, located in District 2. The owner of the property is Keith M. Hayel, Post Office Box 1511, Mandeville, LA 70470. (Bobby Mitchell)

7. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 210 E. Stanley St. 100% damaged, located in District 3. The owner of the property is Money L. Johnson, et al c/o Thomas Truman Johnson, 803 Woodside Lane, Bay City MI 48708. (Bobby Mitchell)

8. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 605 Second Ave. 89% damaged, located in District 3. The owner of the property is Gladys W. Williams c/o Janice Williams, 304 White Street, Hammond LA 70403. (Bobby Mitchell)

9. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 970 S. Pine St. 88% damaged, located in District 3. The owner of the property is Georgia D. Harris, 310 S. General Pershing, Hammond, LA 70403. (Bobby Mitchell)

10. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 911 Mooney Ave. 92% damaged, located in District 3. The owner of the property is Wilbert J. Square, Vergia Mae Square, 911 Mooney Ave.  Hammond, LA 70401. (Bobby Mitchell)

11. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 1001 Mooney Ave. 76% damaged, located in District 3. The owner of the property is Daisy L. Sims, 607 Second Ave. Hammond, LA 70401.  (Bobby Mitchell)

12. A resolution to authorize demolition of the property located on 1003 Mooney Ave. 93% damaged, located in District 3. The owner of the property is Robert J. Zanders, est. et al, Post Office Box 1482 Hammond, LA 70404. (Bobby Mitchell)

13. A resolution to authorize the demolition of the property located on 1110 W. Morris Ave. 41% damaged, located in District 4. The owner of the property is Lynn S. White 1107 W. Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401. (Bobby Mitchell)

14. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Hammond and Riptide Swim Club, Inc. designating Riptide as the operator of the City of Hammond swimming facility for the period April 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013.  (Monroe Jones)

15. A resolution to approve an “Owner-Engineer Agreement (E-510)” between City of Hammond and Spangler Engineering for “Sewer Rehabilitation – Infiltration/Inflow Repairs – LaDEQ CWSRF CS221741-01”.  (Chuck Spangler)

16. A resolution (1) approving an application for $250,000 in grant funds to the Land and Water Conservation Fund administered by the Louisiana Office of State Parks, Division of Outdoor Recreation, for Phase 2 of Zemurray Park renovations; (2) agreeing to match grant funds with $250,000 cash funds; and (3) authorizing the Mayor to sign all grant-related documents. (Lacy Landrum)

X.  FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve the Final subdivision of Locascio Subdivision with a performance bond for the construction of public improvements and a 50’ access servitude, and acceptance of water & sewer improvements and public utility servitude for maintenance located at 1925 SW Railroad Ave. in accordance with final plat by David L. Patterson and construction plans by Greyden Engineering; Zoned C3 (SDF2013-2-1) (Josh Taylor)

XI.  INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Ross E. Downing LLC to rezone 4.59 acres located at 600 S. Morrison Blvd. from RS to C3 in accordance with survey by Richard F. Kluge dated 2/21/1963 (RZ2013-2-1) as recommended approved by Zoning Commission. (Josh Taylor)

2. Introduction of an Ordinance to approve ECU2013-2-1 Expanded Conditional Use request by Los Primos Supermarket LLC (occupant) and Times Square 45, LLC (owner) to allow consumption of alcohol in a deli in a B2-District located at 1320 N. Morrison Blvd Suites 118 &119 as recommended approved by the Zoning Commission.  (Josh Taylor)

XII.  ADJOURN.

I, WHITNEY COOPER CLERK 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 THE 18th  day of  March ,  2013.

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.