Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – February 10, 2026
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
February 10, 2026
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
Old Business
1. An ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Chad Stevens at 610 Hewitt Road, located in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)
New Business
3. An ordinance by the City Planner to amend the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding Appeals. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)
4. An ordinance to eliminate the 2,000-gallon minimum charge for water service. (Charles Borchers IV)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
February 10 , 2026
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 January 27, 2026 Meeting.
VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
Old Business
New Business
4. Final adoption of an ordinance to eliminate the 2,000-gallon minimum charge for water service. (Charles Borchers IV)
VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:
1. Introduction of Ordinance adjusting the rates for City Sewer Services. (Councilman Wells)
VIII. RESOLUTIONS:
1. A resolution to approve Hammond Citgo located at 1200 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell packaged Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is OM Morrison Hammond Oil LLC. (Charles Borchers)
2. A resolution to approve Lounge Trio located at 900 Magazine St., Hammond, LA 70403 to obtain an alcohol permit for a restaurant. The owner is Gaisha Earlycutt. (Charles Borchers)
3. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Pointer Smith Contracting for Railroad Track Repairs in the amount of $ 38,000. RFP-26-17. (Charles Borchers)
4. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammonds Open Container law during the Hammond Downtown Development District’s outdoor concert, Hammond Live, held on Friday, March 6th from 5:30pm to 8pm in Cate Square Park. (Ryan Oliphant)
5. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammonds Open Container law during
the Planet in the Park event co-hosted by the Downtown Development District and We Didn’t Planet LLC.,held on Saturday, March 14th from 11:30am – 7:00pm. The event will take place at Cate Square Park, 200 West Charles Street. (Alec Griffith)
6. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammonds Open Container law during the Hammond Downtown Development District’s outdoor concert, Hammond Live, held on Friday, April 10th from 5:30pm to 8pm in Cate Square Park. (Ryan Oliphant)
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 10th Day February 2026 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 (three minute time limit for public comment).
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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