City Council Meeting Agenda – March 5, 2013

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 5, 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 authorize the purchase of a certain parcel of property known as the former Hancock Bank Building located at 120 S. Oak Street, Hammond, Louisiana and adjoining lots, for the price of $625,000 and to allow the Mayor or Director of Administration to sign necessary documents to effect proper transfer. (Mayor Foster)

2.  An ordinance to declare the following movable property as surplus and to be sold through Govdeals.com.

1 – 1998 Crown Vic. Unit# 426 – VIN# 2FAFP71WZWX154324

2 – 2002 Dodge Durango Unit# 557 – VIN# 1D4HR38N23F550265

3 – 2005 Crown Vic. Unit# 589 – VIN# 2FAFP71W05X126066

4 – 2003 Crown Vic. Unit# 550 – VIN# 2FAF71W43X171525

5 – 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Unit# 542 – VIN# 3B7KC23Z82M287450

6 – 1999 Ford F-150 Unit# 441 – VIN# 2FTZF1728XCA34709

7 – 1983 John Deere 450-D Dozer Unit# 165 VIN# T0450DC702032

(Ernest Peters)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 5, 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:

  • Keep Hammond Beautiful annual report to the Council by Mr. Vic Couvillion.

b. Mayor:

c. New Businesses:

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Minutes of February 15^th, 2013

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

VIII. OLD BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

1.  A resolution to approve of Change Order No. Three (3) – FINAL on “New Water Well – Zemurray Park” [project #616-11103].  (Chuck Spangler)

2. A resolution to accept “New Water Well – Zemurray Park” [project #616-11103] as substantially complete, withholding 5% retainage and commencing 45 day lien period. (Chuck Spangler)

IX. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the purchase of a certain parcel of property known as the former Hancock Bank Building located at 120 S. Oak Street, Hammond, Louisiana and adjoining lots, for the price of $625,000 and to allow the Mayor or Director of Administration to sign necessary documents to effect proper transfer. (Mayor Foster)

2.  Final adoption of an ordinance to declare the following movable property as surplus and to be sold through Govdeals.com

1 – 1998 Crown Vic. Unit# 426 – VIN# 2FAFP71WZWX154324

2 – 2002 Dodge Durango Unit# 557 – VIN# 1D4HR38N23F550265

3 – 2005 Crown Vic. Unit# 589 – VIN# 2FAFP71W05X126066

4 – 2003 Crown Vic. Unit# 550 – VIN# 2FAF71W43X171525

5 – 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Unit# 542 – VIN# 3B7KC23Z82M287450

6 – 1999 Ford F-150 Unit# 441 – VIN# 2FTZF1728XCA34709

7 – 1983 John Deere 450-D Dozer Unit# 165 VIN# T0450DC702032

(Ernest Peters)

X. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction 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. 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 4h  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.