Hammond City Council Agenda – August 23, 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
August 23, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to extend the moratorium on the acceptance and processing of subdivision plats, site development plans or zoning amendments for multifamily housing within the city of Hammond for an additional 90 days. (Sam Divittorio)

2. In accordance with Office of Justice Programs grant requirements, an ordinance to update Rule XI-6 Information Security of the City’s IT Policy and Procedure Manual to include a procedure for reporting an actual or imminent breach of personally identifiable information associated with an OJP-funded program or activity or a federal information system used or operated by the City. (Charles Borchers IV)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 23, 2022
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 the August 3, 2022 meeting
Approval of Minutes of the August 9, 2022 meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to extend the moratorium on the acceptance and processing of subdivision plats, site development plans or zoning amendments for multifamily housing within the city of Hammond for an additional 90 days. (Sam Divittorio)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance, In accordance with Office of Justice Programs grant requirements, an ordinance to update Rule XI-6 Information Security of the City’s IT Policy and Procedure Manual to include a procedure for reporting an actual or imminent breach of personally identifiable information associated with an OJP-funded program or activity or a federal information system used or operated by the City. (Charles Borchers IV)

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Holy Ghost to hold its annual Parish Fair on October 21, 22, 23, 2022 within the boundaries of Magnolia Street from W. Colorado to railroad track, and NW Railroad Avenue from W. Colorado to railroad track. (Hollie Wootan)

2. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to sell alcohol on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 10am to 7pm within the boundaries set. (Hollie Wootan)

3. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for the following dates and times: Friday, October 21, 2022, from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 10am to 7pm within the boundaries set. (Hollie Wootan)

4. A resolution to authorize the Hammond Regional Arts Center to sell and serve alcohol on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm for the Brews Arts Festival within the boundaries of Morrison Alley Park (between Cypress and Cherry Streets) and the Hammond Regional Arts Center located at 217 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70401. (Jordan Kenning)

5. A resolution to authorize the Hammond Regional Arts Center to obtain a Waiver of the Open Container Law on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4:00pm until 10:00pm for the Brews Arts Festival within the boundaries of Morrison Alley Park (between Cypress and Cherry Streets) and the Hammond Regional Arts Center located at 217 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA 70401. (Jordan Kenning)

6. A resolution to transfer $45,000 from Water/Sewer Available Funds (61636000 – 560330) to a new project for new chlorine injector pumps at the South Treatment Plant. (Lacy Landrum)

7. A resolution to authorize the purchase of 13 Mobile Radios for the 2023 Tahoe’s from Two-Way Communications. Total Cost $31,840.64 State Contract 4400025021 (Chief Edwin Bergeron)

8. A resolution to authorize the purchase of Computer Aided Dispatch/Mobile Computing, Law Enforcement Records Management System and 5 year annual support from Kologik, LLC in the total amount of $732,175.00 (Chief Edwin Bergeron)

9. A resolution to authorize the purchase of (4) 2023 F-150 Crew Cab Trucks for the Police Department from Bill Hood Ford. Cost $157,944.00 Stated Contract 4400023793 (Chief Edwin Bergeron)

10. A resolution to authorize the purchase of a Sewer Cleaning Combination Truck from Covington Sales and Services for the Street Department. RFP 23-18 Total Cost $464,984.00 (Robert Williams)

11. A resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2023 F-150 Truck for the Street Department from Bill Hood Ford. Total Cost $37,404.00 State Contract 4400023793 (Robert Williams)

12. A resolution for the approval of solid waste service contract with Waste Pro of Louisiana, Inc. (Andre Coudrain)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Meshach F. Samuels (owner) to rezone 0.313 acres of land from RS-3 to MX-N, located at 1102 N. Cherry St. per survey by William J. Bodin, PLS dated 2/8/2022: Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-04-00107) (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday September 13, 2022 at 5:30pm

2. Introduction of an Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget to transfer $66,107 from the General Fund (100) balance to General Administration (10015800) for the funding of nonprofit partners. (Councilman Wells)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday September 13, 2022 at 5:30pm

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 22nd Day of August 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 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.”

Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Lisa Cockerham @ 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.