Hammond City Council Agenda – April 8, 2025

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 8, 2025
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. An ordinance request for a conditional use Variance by Chris Ruffin to allow a mobile home in RS-3 Zoning. The property is 106 Alexander Road, located in District 1. (Charles Borchers)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
April 8, 2025
6:00pm 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 March 25, 2025 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance request for a conditional use Variance by Chris Ruffin to allow a mobile home in RS-3 Zoning. The property is 106 Alexander Road, located in District 1. (Charles Borchers)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

OLD BUSINESS

1. A resolution authorizing La Carreta, located at 108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond LA, to close traffic to West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south of the Case de Fresa parking lot Monday, May 05, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, as well as authorizing La Carreta to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for our annual Cinco De Mayo celebration Monday, May 05, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in the closed area of West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south of the Case de Fresa parking lot. (Kayli Payne)

2. A resolution 1) accepting a $250,000 grant from Tangipahoa Parish Government for improvements to West Minnesota Park Road; 2) approving a cash match of up to $370,000 from the Grant Match Fund; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

RESOLUTIONS: NEW BUSINESS

1. A resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2025 F-150 Extended Cab Truck for the Parks & Ground Department from Bill Hood Ford. Total Cost $42,107.00 State Contract 4400023793. (Charles Borchers)

2. A Resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract on behalf of The City of Hammond with LAMM Food Service in the estimated annual amount of $75,440.00. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew insurance coverage for the City of Hammond for the period May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. (Don Stiel)

4. A resolution authorizing Planet Recess Inc. to make repairs to Clarke Park Playground following the fire that damaged the playground. The cost of repairs is estimated at $75,000. Funds will come from Clark Park Improv ements (42050000-570295-12316). (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution regarding referral of the February 10, 2025 incident regarding Bobby Ray McCaskey to the Louisiana Attorney General. (Councilman Andrews)

IX. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

X . 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 7th Day of April 2025 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 addressed to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities. 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.”

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