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Hammond City Council Agenda – April 26, 2022

April 25, 2022

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
April 26, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance of an ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com. (Jana Soileau)

1. WOODS 6 FOOT FINISHING MOWER- MODEL# PRO 7200- SERIAL# 128382- AIRPORT
2. UNIT# 1060 KUBOTA 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRACTOR- MODEL# 14630- SERIAL# 35978- AIRPORT
3. UNIT# 1057 GRAVELY ZERO TURN MOWER MODEL #1602 SERIAL# 008148- AIRPORT
4. MEN I S SILVER WEDDING RING
5. ASSORTED WALLETS- 25 DIFFERENT COLORS AND STYLES
6. LARGE LEVEL
7. ASSORTED MEN’S WATCHES- 9 DIFFERENT BRANDS
8. BOX OF ASSORTED CLOTHES, NIKE BAG WITH CLOTHES, NIKE SHOES, CAMERA BAG WITH CLOTHES, PAIR SLIPPERS, CREW SOCKS, MESH BOOK BAG WITH CLOTHES, JACKET & COAT.
9. ASSORTED GUN HOLSTERS- 5 DIFFERENT COLORS ANDSTYLES
10. ASSORTED CD’S AND BAG
11. NINTENDO
12. ASSORTED CAMERA ITEMS. CAMERA BAG, CAMERA, KIE & PHONE, CAMERA CASE, SHARPER IMAGEIGITAL CAMERA, AND CANON CAMERA
13. ASSORTED PURSES- 10 DIFFERENT COLORS AND SIZES
14. FISHING POLE
15. 6 CONTAINERS OF GAIN DETERGENT AND 1 BOTTLE OF GATORAID.
16. LEXMARK COMPUTER
17. PORTABLE DVD PLAYER
18. BINOCULARS
19. SOCKET SET
20. NYLON BAG, SAINTS BAG
21. BRINKS HOME SECURITY LOCK BOX
22. ASSORTED RADIO PARTS- RADION FACE PLATE, PARTS AND FACE PLATES, CAR STEREO(RUSTY)
23. ASSORTED T-SHIRTS, AND BOXERS
24. WINNIS THE POOH BACKSACK
25. ASSORTED OIL AND SOAP
26. 4 PORT CABLE GATEWAY ROUTER
27. ASSORTED VEHICLE PARTS-VEHICLE PARTS, VEHICLE PARTS WITH STEREO EQUIPMENT
28. DOG BED
29. USED SILVER CLIPBOARD
30. DE-WALT TOOL BAG AND TOOLS
31. 5O PCS STUBBY TOOL SET GREAT NECK BRAND
32. HATCHET, AND HAMMER WITH BLACK HANDLE
33. SKILL DRILL BIT SET IN BLACK CASE
34. DEWALT DRILL AND FLASHLIGHT 20V
35. CRAFTMAN UNIVERSAL TOOL SET
36. BATTERY
37. ASSORTED MAG: 2 GLOCK 22, I SIG 9MM PISTOL MAG CONTAINING 4 ROUNDS, MAG BULLET, 2 BLACK MAG
38. MULTI PURPOSE TOOL IN A NYLON CASE
39. BLACK BAG W/CLAW HAMMER, AND MISC ITEMS
40. 1 BOX OF 9MM LUGE-R AMMO (MONARCH)
41. ASSORTED ELECTRONICS ITEMS
42. BLACK BAG CONTAINING AN ENVELOPE, PICK TOOL AND REMOTE
43. SOLID COLOR BACK PACK
44. ASSORTED HAND TOOLS, TOOLS IN GREEN BOX, AND RUSTY HAND TOOLS
45. DEWALT TOOLS, AND DEWALT AIR POWERED NAILGUN.
46. ASSORTED PERFUME AND SEAN JOHN AND GUCCI COLOGNE
47. CELL PHONE
48. DRUM & SYMBOL IN A BLACK BAG
49. ASSORTED BAGS OF CLOTHING
50. VIZIO TV
51. HISENSE TV
52. TV
53. BOLT CUTTERS
54. GOLD WEDDING RING
55. CLASS RING

2. An ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a 30’ right of way agreement with Entergy for electrical service to the treatment plant expansion on Fagan Drive. (Webb Anderson)

3. An ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to transfer $315,000 from the Sales Tax Fund (203) balance to “FY 2022 Canal Improvements” (Project 12206). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 26, 2022
6:00 pm 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of Minutes of the April 12, 2022 meeting

VI. Presentation – Salary Study Presentation, HR Nola- Jacob Dufour

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to adopt a redistricting plan for the City of Hammond. PlanA PlanA-Map#1 PlanA-Map#2 PlanB PlanB-Map#1 PlanB-Map#2 (Bill Blair)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday May 3, 2022 at 5:30pm

2. Introduction for an Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) to allow for a mobile home located in at Proposed Mobile Home Area at 17081 Hoover St. per survey by McLin Land Surveying, Inc., dated 3/14/1994; Zoned RS-3. (Z-2022-03-00101); and the Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions 1) this approval is with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon a change in occupancy or ownership of Mary Richardson, and 2)the manufactured home must meet all requirements of placement and must be constructed to meet HUD standards. (Jeffery Leuenberger)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 5:30 pm

3. Introduction for an Ordinance to grant an Expanded Conditional Use (ECU) to allow for a tattoo parlor allowed as a conditional use located at 1040 Roma Avenue, Suite A per deed by Roma Street Management, LLC dated 6/23/2017 Zoned C-N (Z-2022- 03-00102); the Zoning Commission recommended approval with the condition that such a use is a personal right and expires upon change in occupancy or ownership. (Jeffery Leuenberger)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 5:30 pm

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

A. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com. (Jana Soileau)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to enter into a 30’ right of way agreement with Entergy for electrical service to the treatment plant expansion on Fagan Drive. (Webb Anderson)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget to transfer $315,000 from the Sales Tax Fund (203) balance to “FY 2022 Canal Improvements” (Project 12206). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Lacy Landrum)

IX. RESOLUTIONS

A. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution authorizing La Carreta, located at 108 Northwest Railroad Avenue, to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm in the closed area of West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south side of the Casa de Fresa parking lot. (Mary Royer)

2. A resolution authorizing Tacos & Beer to sell and serve alcohol for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 3:00pm to 10:00pm in the Morrison Alley Park behind the restaurants and between Cypress and Cherry Streets. (Jose Valencia)

3. A resolution authorizing Tacos & Beer to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 3:00pm to 10:00pm in the Morrison Alley Park behind the restaurants and between Cypress and Cherry Streets. (Jose Valencia)

4. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a software support agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for hardware and software services in the amount of $56,998. (Marcus McMillian)

5. A resolution to ratify and award bids for “Jackson Park Basketball Court” (Project 420-12208. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Webb Anderson).

6. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 503 Wilbert Dangerfield Dr. (85% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Nathaniel Ruffin, JR. 901 Sun Lane, Hammond, LA 70401. (Bobby Mitchell)

7. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 813 E. Church Street (97% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner Estate of Willie Lust, SR, C/O Janice Lusk, Post Office Box 354, Hammond, LA 70404 and Dorothy Mitchell, Post Office Box 354, Hammond, LA 70404 (Bobby Mitchell)

8. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 908 E Coleman Ave (100% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner is Estate of Lucille Horland, 908 E. Coleman Ave, Hammond, LA 70403, Community Connections, Charitable Foundation, LLC. 5154 Faulkner Dr., Darrow, LA (Bobby Mitchell)

9. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 804 E. Robinson St (house 100% damaged) (shed 98% damaged), locate in Council District 1. The owner is Chris Burton, 28039 Trellis Burton Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438. (Bobby Mitchell)

10. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 1525 S. Morris Blvd (92% damaged) located in Council District 3. The owner is MINH LY, 44452 Hayley Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. (Bobby Mitchell)

11. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 2310 Center Ave (100 % damaged) located in Council District 4. The owner, Estate of Louise M. Stall, C/O William A. Lepore, Post Office Box 1816, Hammond, LA 70404 and Estate of Johnny Stall, 2310 Center Ave, Hammond, LA 70401. (Bobby Mitchell)

X. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

XI. 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 25th Day of April 2022 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.

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