Hammond City Council Agenda – August 9, 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 9, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com. (Jana Soileau)
• John Deere Backhoe Model 410G
• 4 Backhoe Tires
• 1997 Chevrolet Chassis Panel Truck Unit 611
• (2) STIHL BR 380 Blowers
• STIHL BR 340 Blowers

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 09, 2022
6:00pm or at conclusion of Public Hearing

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PRAYER

IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Ja’marie Knighten – All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute.

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes of the July 26, 2022 meeting

VI. PRESENTATIONS:

• President Andrews -Recognition Students
• Grants Committee Representative

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction 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)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday August 23, 2022 at 5:30pm

2. In accordance with Office of Justice Programs grant requirements, the introduction of 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)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday August 23, 2022 at 5:30pm

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

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)
• John Deere Backhoe Model 410G
• 4 Backhoe Tires
• 1997 Chevrolet Chassis Panel Truck Unit 611
• (2) STIHL BR 380 Blowers
• STIHL BR 340 Blowers

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to appoint Robert Dischler to the Hammond Historic District Commission for the remainder of a four-year term ending on December 31, 2025. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. A resolution to approve Shack’s located at 201 E. Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell on premise Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is Greerco, LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

3. A resolution to authorize the Purchase of a M7060HDC Utility Cab Tractor for $41,505.94 for the Water & Sewer Department. State Contract 4400017852. (Jana Soileau)

4. A resolution to authorize the purchase of a Paratech Heavy Extrication Kit or $52,140.00 (Chief Folks)

5. A resolution to submit a grant application to the Natural Resources Conservation Service for a project total of $1,350,000 for “Fagan Drive Bank Stabilization”. The project total includes a match from the Grant Match Fund of $180,000. (Jay Pittman)

6. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging for $60,000 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

7. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Services Agreement between Tangipahoa Parish Government Animal Control and the City of Hammond for $60,057 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

8. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs for $1,892 from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

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 8th 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.