Hammond City Council Agenda – December 10, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
December 10, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
December 10, 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 November 19, 2024 Meeting

VI. PRESENTATION: NONE

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE: NONE.

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of An Ordinance Requiring Budget Reports to the City Council at the Second City Council Meeting Following the End of Each Quarter. (Councilman Andrew)

2. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a street naming request by Devon Wells to rename Carolina Street to Willie Grant Jackson Drive. (Charles Borchers)

3. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Kenneth Crockett to rezone 517 Hewitt Road from RS-11.A to MX-N in accordance with the preliminary plat by Max Bodin, Inc. dated 08/21/24. (Charles Borchers)

4. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Brian Dozier to rezone 1009 C M Fagan Drive from MX-N to MX-C in accordance with the preliminary plat by Martin Surveying Solutions, LLC dated 06/27/2024. (Charles Borchers)

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. Resolution to reappoint Jessica Shirey to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a four-year term until December 31, 2028. She was originally appointed to the Commission on October 20, 2015. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. Resolution to reappoint John Exnicios to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a four-year term until December 31, 2028. He was originally appointed to the Commission on October 8, 2019. (Mayor Panepinto)

3. Resolution to reappoint Tanya Turner to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a four-year term until December 31, 2028. She was originally appointed to the Commission on July 25, 2023 to complete the remainder of the term served by Shauna Seals. (Mayor Panepinto)

4. Resolution to reappoint Brandon Recotta to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a four-year term until December 31, 2028. He was originally appointed to the Commission on July 25, 2023 to complete the remainder of the term served by Jennifer White. (Mayor Panepinto)

5. Resolution to appoint Courtney Mahler to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a one-year term until December 31, 2025. This will complete the term served by Robert Dischler. (Mayor Panepinto)

6. Resolution to appoint Michael Holly to the Hammond Historic District Commission for a four-year term until December 31, 2028. Mr. Holly is a qualified architect who previously served on the Commission as Chairman from 1978-1988, and will be taking over for Ryan Faulk who has served on the Commission for the past 15 years. (Mayor Panepinto)

7. A resolution to approve Lighthouse Coastal Brasserie located at 116 W. Thomas St. Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain an alcohol permit for a restaurant. The owner is Lighthouse Coastal, LLC. (Charles Borchers)

8. A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the City of Hammond, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to vote upon the adoption of amendments to the current City of Hammond Home Rule Charter. (City Attorney, Andre Coudrain)

9. A resolution to purchase a Cummins ISL Engine from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group and install in a 2018 Pierce Saber Pumper Firetruck (Engine 11) in the amount of $66,075.14 (Charles Borchers)

10. A resolution to purchase a Woods BW 15.72’ Batwing Cutter from Star Equipment in the amount of $28,188.55. State Contract # 4400025551 (Mayor Panepinto)

11. A resolution to authorize the purchase of 4 Dodge Durango’s from Premier Dodge for a total of $183,039.00 State Contract # 4400023795 (Charles Borchers)

12. A resolution to authorize the Purchase of 4 Chevy Tahoe’s from Ross Downing Cheverolet for a total of $208,568.00. (Charles Borchers)

13. A resolution 1) accepting a $236,635 grant from the Community Development Block Grant Program for improvements to Martin Luther King Park; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

14. A resolution 1) accepting a $300,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for water meter upgrades; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

15. A resolution 1) accepting a $305,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for new hangar construction at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

16. A resolution 1) accepting a $350,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for downtown street and drainage improvements; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

17. A resolution 1) accepting a $50,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for equipment for the Hammond Police Department; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

18. A resolution 1) accepting a $16,810 grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase portable radios for the Hammond Police Department; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

19. Approval of Budget Change Form 25-01 merging remaining balance from a FY2022 appropriation to “HAEIDD (#51) Lift Station & Force Main Improvements” (proj. 616-12402) and “DDD Sewer Repairs” (proj. 616-12512). (Jay Pittman)

20. Ratify and award bids received 5/9/2024 for “HAEIDD Lift Station & Force Main Improvements [FY2024]” –project no. 616-12402. (Jay Pittman).

21. Execution of agreement with Sartin Riché Trial Lawyers to conduct investigation of the building department as approved on 11/19/2024 and opportunity for public question and comments (attorneys will be present for the meeting)

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 9th Day of December, 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.”

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.