Hammond City Council Agenda – July 14, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 14, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. An ordinance to approve a Variance by Tom Pistorius to allow construction of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity house at 1504 North Oak Street, in District 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

2. An ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Andrew Faller at 2700 Westpark Avenue, in District 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. An ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Elaine Frazier at 904 Holton Hill Lane for placement of a mobile home, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

4. An ordinance to approve a Street Renaming by Councilman Kip Andrews to change East Crystal Street to Charlie Muse Drive, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Councilman Andrews)

5. An ordinance to approve a Street Renaming by Yashica Ard to change Campo Street to Saul Cryer Sr. Drive, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Yashica Ard)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 14, 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 June 23, 2026 Meeting.

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Variance by Tom Pistorius to allow construction of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity house at 1504 North Oak Street, in District 2. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Andrew Faller at 2700 Westpark Avenue, in District 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Elaine Frazier at 904 Holton Hill Lane for placement of a mobile home, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

4. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Street Renaming by Councilman Kip Andrews to change East Crystal Street to Charlie Muse Drive, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Councilman Andrews)

5. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Street Renaming by Yashica Ard to change Campo Street to Saul Cryer Sr. Drive, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Yashica Ard)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. An Ordinance adopting an unassigned fund balance policy and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Councilman Andrews)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Tangipahoa Communication District #1 in the amount of $121,223 for 911 services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Funding will come from the Fire Millage. (Daniel Folks)

2. A Resolution to purchase a Kubota KX030-4R1 Excavator in the amount of $49,215.92 from Star Equipment, State Contract # 4400034371. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with The Daily Star to serve as the Official Journal of the City for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Charles Borchers IV)

4. A resolution 1) adopting the 2026 Tangipahoa Parish Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan for Hammond; and 2) supporting continued participation in the mitigation planning process and implementation of mitigation actions identified in the Plan as resources and funding allow. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution to reappoint George Bergeron to represent the Hammond Police Department on the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a 3-year term beginning July 30, 2026 and ending July 29, 2029. (Angelo Monistere)

6. A resolution to appoint Cody Moore to represent the Hammond Fire Department on the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a 3-year term beginning July 30, 2026 and ending July 29, 2029. (Daniel Folks)

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 13th Day July 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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