Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – July 28, 2020
Hammond City Council Members
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales- President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio- Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilman Kip Andrews
Councilman Steve Leon
City Council Clerk, Tonia Banks
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 28, 2020
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
a) This approval shall be with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon a change in ownership of Vashaun L. Moore; and
b) Must meet all placement requirements for a manufactured home.
(Tracie Schillace)
a) This approval shall be with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon change in ownership of Dianne W. Hooks; and
b) Must meet all placement requirements for a manufactured home.
(Tracie Schillace)
4. An ordinance to create the Accrual Buyout Fund. (Lacy Landrum)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 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:
A. Nicholas Stoulig
B. Demetrius Carter
C. Jamal Mosley
2. Mayor:
A. Amwaste Report
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. A resolution supporting the submission of a $19,776 grant application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase radio equipment for the Hammond Police Department. (Charles Borchers IV)
3. A resolution accepting “Air Traffic Control Tower Build-out” (Project 31706) as substantially complete and beginning the 45-day lien period for payment of retainage. (Charles Borchers IV)
4. A resolution to purchase one (1) Pierce Enforcer 75-foot Ladder Truck from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC for a total amount of $799,510.07. (Chief Daniel Folks)
5. A request to appeal a decision made by the Hammond Historic District Commission of an application to relocate the structure at 206 East Morris Street. This Application was presented and approved by the Hammond Historic District Commission on June 17, 2020. (Melanie Ricketts)
VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
a) This approval shall be with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon a change in ownership of Vashaun L. Moore; and
b) Must meet all placement requirements for a manufactured home.
(Tracie Schillace)
3. Final adoption of an ordinance for an Expanded Conditional Use request by Dianne W. Hooks to allow placement of a manufactured home meeting all code requirements on Lot 20 Rosehill Park Subdivision located at 2401 Center Ave.; Zoned RS-3 (Z-2020-06-00077). Recommend approval (5-0) with the following conditions by the Zoning Commission:
a) This approval shall be with the understanding that such use is a personal right that expires upon change in ownership of Dianne W. Hooks; and
b) Must meet all placement requirements for a manufactured home.
(Tracie Schillace)
4. Final adoption of an ordinance to create the Accrual Buyout Fund. (Lacy Landrum)
IX. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE: NONE
X. 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 July 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. Prior to the vote of a particular item on the agenda, the presiding officer shall allow time for the public discussion of that agenda item.
2. 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.
3. After recognition, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
4. All questions and comments are to be address to the presiding officer only and shall be limited to the agenda item under consideration.
5. There shall be no indulging in personalities, no offensive or profane language shall be used and the participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the decorum of the Council.
6. When a person refuses to adhere to these 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 person or persons.
7. The presiding officer may limit the amount of time for public comment in the interest of an orderly meeting. Repetitive comments are discouraged.
8. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that any time limit has expired.
9. 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.”
10. During the period of a declared public health or public safety emergency, the number of persons attending the meeting in person may be limited or rules maintaining an appropriate distance from others may be imposed to comply with any emergency proclamation or in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of Public Health or the Louisiana Department of Health. In such instances, or in order to comply with any emergency proclamation, the Council shall provide an alternate method for public participation and public comment such as via internet, video, e-mail, facsimile or telephone. The specific procedure for any alternate method of public participation and comment shall be contained in the public notice or agenda for the meeting.
11. Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
