Hammond City Council Agenda – July 9, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 9, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 9, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to adopt the following adjusted millage rates and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said corporate limits of the City of Hammond for the Year 2024, for the purpose of raising revenue:

MILLAGE:

General Alimony, General Funds (5207001)

8.730 Mills

Fire/Police (5207002)

9.650 Mills

Public Works (5207003)

1.930 Mills

Total

20.310 Mills

(Mayor Panepinto)

2. An ordinance to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2024, and when collected, the revenue from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rates are”

Adjusted Rate                                         2024 Levy

General Alimony , General Funds      8.730 Mills                                             9.040 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police                                         9.650 Mills                                            10.000 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works                                      1.930 Mills                                             2.000 Mills
5207003

Total                                                   20.310 Mills                                           21.040 Mills

(Mayor Panipento)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
July 9, 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 June 24, 2024 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to adopt the following adjusted millage rates and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said corporate limits of the City of Hammond for the Year 2024, for the purpose of raising revenue:

MILLAGE:

General Alimony, General Funds 8.730 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police 9.650 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works 1.930 Mills
(5207003)

Total 20.310 Mills

(Mayor Panepinto)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2024, and when collected, the revenue from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rates are”

Adjusted Rate                                         2024 Levy

General Alimony , General Funds      8.730 Mills                                             9.040 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police                                         9.650 Mills                                            10.000 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works                                      1.930 Mills                                             2.000 Mills
5207003

Total                                                   20.310 Mills                                           21.040 Mills

(Mayor Panipento)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1 Introduction of an Ordinance to Set Water Sewer and Garbage fees for Single Family Properties.
(Councilman Andrew)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Off The Hook – Hammond located at 370 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403 to obtain an alcohol permit for a restaurant. The owner is Moreaux Restaurant Group, LLC. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into the annual Maintenance Agreement including Mowing and Litter Pickup for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025 between Hammond and the State of Louisiana, DOTD, Office of Engineering. (Mayor Panepinto)

3. A resolution supporting the submission of an application to the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program for 240 trees for an annual Louisiana Arbor Day tree giveaway January 17, 2025. (Mayor Panepinto)

4. A resolution of the Hammond City Council confirming the Appointment of Monica Perez to the Planning and Zoning Commission (Mayor Panepinto).

5. A resolution to approve the appointment of Charles Borchers IV as the Director of Administration for the City of Hammond with an annual salary of $80,000 effective July 10, 2024. (Mayor Panepinto)

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 9th Day of July, 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.