Hammond City Council Agenda – January 28, 2020

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 28, 2020
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 Thurman)
• 2006 Ford Crown Victoria- VIN# 2FAFP71W16X141936
• 2004 Dodge Durango- VIN# 1D4HD38N74F176087
• 88 Miscellaneous unclaimed property- list attached
• Kubota Front End Bucket
• Marco Spray Tank

2. An ordinance to declare 26 bicycles as surplus property and to donate them to a nonprofit organization. (Jana Thurman)

3. An Ordinance for Annexation into the Hammond City Limits, Initial Zoning to C-H, and Placement into City Council District #4 requested by Richard Witham (applicant) & Farris Family LLC (owner) for Tract A-3 of the Pat Farris Mini-Partition located at 2307 W. Thomas St. in accordance with survey by Wm. J. Bodin Jr. recorded on 12/30/2019 COB 1528/Page 103 (Z-2019-12-00067) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

4. An Ordinance to rezone 3 parcels being 25.640 acres request by STOA Holdings LLC. located at 1600 Baurele Road from RS.11-A to MX-N in accordance with survey by Lester A. McLin Jr. dated 12/4/2019 (Z-2019-12-00068) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

5. An Ordinance to amend Ordinance UDC#14-5364 Article 9.1.5 Landscaping Standards A) 4) to allow the required street yard planting area to be waived if and only if the zero foot (0′) build-to-line is used in the respective zoning districts (TA-2019-11-00018) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSIONAGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
January 28, 2020
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. REPORTS:

1. Council:

2. Mayor:

VI. Minutes of January 14, 2020

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the City of Hammond, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Grant Schlueter)

2. A resolution supporting the submission of a grant application under the Litter Cleanup Supplies Affiliate Grant Program for litter cleanup supplies for Keep Hammond Beautiful. (Charles W. Borchers IV)

3. A resolution 1) accepting a $1,000,000 grant from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to be used toward the purchase of the 19.35 acres, more or less, and all improvements thereupon previously authorized for purchase by the Hammond City Council by Ordinance No. 19-5599 C.S.; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (David Lobue)”

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 Thurman)
• 2006 Ford Crown Victoria- VIN# 2FAFP71W16X141936
• 2004 Dodge Durango- VIN# 1D4HD38N74F176087
• 88 Miscellaneous unclaimed property- list attached
• Kubota Front End Bucket
• Marco Spray Tank

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to declare 26 bicycles as surplus property and to donate them to a nonprofit organization. (Jana Thurman)

3. Final adoption of an Ordinance for Annexation into the Hammond City Limits, Initial Zoning to C-H, and Placement into City Council District #4 requested by Richard Witham (applicant) & Farris Family LLC (owner) for Tract A-3 of the Pat Farris Mini-Partition located at 2307 W. Thomas St. in accordance with survey by Wm. J. Bodin Jr. recorded on 12/30/2019 COB 1528/Page 103 (Z-2019-12-00067) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

4. Final adoption of an Ordinance to rezone 3 parcels being 25.640 acres request by STOA Holdings LLC. located at 1600 Baurele Road from RS.11-A to MX-N in accordance with survey by Lester A. McLin Jr. dated 12/4/2019 (Z-2019-12-00068) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

5. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend Ordinance UDC#14-5364 Article 9.1.5 Landscaping Standards A) 4) to allow the required street yard planting area to be waived if and only if the zero foot (0′) build-to-line is used in the respective zoning districts (TA-2019-11-00018) Recommend approval by the Zoning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

IX. ADJOURN:

I, COUNCIL CLERK, TONIA BANKS, 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 27th Day of JANUAY 2020 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 address to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities and 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 Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.