Hammond City Council Agenda – August 27, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 27, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to transfer $15,000.00 from the Downtown Development District Fund (207) Balance to the ‘Digital Gateway Project’ account (12327). (Michelle Kendall)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 27, 2024
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 August 13, 2024 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to transfer $15,000.00 from the Downtown Development District Fund (207) Balance to the ‘Digital Gateway Project’ account (12327). (Michelle Kendall)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance of the Hammond City Council amending the Official Zoning Map for the following addresses along Hewitt Road:
515 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-C.
0.19 Acres in rear of 515 Hewitt Road, amending from RS11.A to MX-C.
515 ½ Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX C.
513 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-C.
411 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX- C to MX-C. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to increase fees for leases and services at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. Attachment#1  Attachment#2 (Mayor Panepinto)

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS- DISCUSSION

1. Permits, construction, code violations, remedies, and related issues and action regarding 1100 Rue Challet, Hammond, Louisiana. (Councilman DiVittorio)

IX. RESOLUTIONS

1. A resolution to approve Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to hold its annual Parish Fair on October 25, 26, 27, 2024 within the boundaries of Magnolia Street from W. Colorado to railroad track, and NW Railroad Ave from W Colorado to railroad track. (Larisa Mears)

2. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to “serve, sell or otherwise handle alcohol” on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 9am to 10pm, and Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 9 am to 6pm within the boundaries set. (Larisa Mears)

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 25, 2024 5pm to 10pm, Saturday, October 26, 2024 9am to 10pm, and Sunday October 27, 2024 9am to 6pm within the boundaries set. (Larisa Mears)

4. A resolution for approval of Final Acceptance/Substantial Completion for “Airport East Utility Connection” – project no. 616-12408. (Mitchell D. Roniger).

5. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Robinson Dozer Work LLC, for Demolishing services at 501 W Coleman St., Hammond LA., in the amount of $44,500.00
RFP 24-26 (Mayor Panepinto)

6. A resolution to purchas a Kubota M5-111HDC-1 Tractor with a 60” Diamond side Rotary Mower for total amount of $98,584.06. Star Equipment will be the delivering dealer, State Contract#4400025216 & Contract # 4400027628. (Mayor Panepinto)

7. A resolution 1) accepting a $277,225 grant from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Restoration Program to rehabilitate Lift Station 22, which serves the Woodbridge Subdivision and surrounding area, and Lift Station 45, which serves the Elmwood Park Subdivision and surrounding area; 2) approving a cash match of $103,940; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. The rehabilitation of these lift stations is included in the City’s 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. (Mayor Panepinto)

8. A resolution to open an investigation into the building department office regarding any and all matters related to permits under Section 2-06 of the City Charter, hiring an attorney to conduct the investigation pursuant to Section 4-02(E) of the City Charter, obtaining and independent audit of the building department under Section 2-07 of the City Charter, selecting a Certified Public Accountant or firm pursuant to Section 2-07 to conduct the audit, and authorizing the lawyer and accountant to coordinate and work together regarding the investigation and audit. (Councilman DiVittiorio)

9. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a one (1) year agreement with Verizon Wireless/Connect. The proposed one (1) year agreement is for the Verizon Reveal application and hardware which will enable the tracking of city vehicles. This for 240 vehicles at a total price of $50,256.00. ( Mayor Panepinto)

10. A resolution to approve Brady’s located at 110 SW Railroad Ave. Hammond, LA 70403 to obtain an alcohol permit for a restaurant. The owner is Shamrock Hospitality. (Mayor Panepinto)

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 26th Day of August, 2024 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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