Hammond City Council Agenda – June 9, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 9, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. An ordinance to approve a Rezoning by Tamika Dillon, to rezone 1605 West Church Street from RM-2 to MX-N, for her massage business, Body Maintenance, located in District 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Charle Borchers)

2. An ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Sergio Mesa at 700 and 702 East Thomas Street, 105 South Chestnut Street, and 711 East Morris Avenue, located in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. An ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Laquetta Hills at 110 Alexander Road, to allow for a mobile home in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Charles Borchers)

4. An ordinance adopt the City of Hammond’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Charles Borchers)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
June 9, 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 May 26, 2026 Meeting.

VI. PRESENTATION: Mr. Joe Thomas, Tangipahoa Parish

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Rezoning by Tamika Dillon, to rezone 1605 West Church Street from RM-2 to MX-N, for her massage business, Body Maintenance, located in District 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Charle Borchers)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Sergio Mesa at 700 and 702 East Thomas Street, 105 South Chestnut Street, and 711 East Morris Avenue, located in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Charles Borchers)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use by Laquetta Hills at 110 Alexander Road, to allow for a mobile home in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Charles Borchers)

4. Final adoption of an ordinance adopt the City of Hammond’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Charles Borchers)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of Ordinance to Name the Courtroom in the Leon Ford Memorial Justice Building in honor of Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway. ( Councilman Andrews)

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

Old Business:
1. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 201 Mississippi Street, Hammond LA. located in Council District 3. The owner HARRIS DIANE M. , P O BOX 333 HAMMOND LA 70401. (Charles Borchers)

2. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 2808 Garner Hammond La. located in Council District 4. The owner WESTLEY OLIVER, 2808 GARNER ST HAMMOND LA 70401. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 608 Campo Hammond La, located in Council District 1. The owner: DANIELS WALTER, 903 MARTIN LUTHER KING HAMMOND LA 70401. Occupant 608 Campo Street Hammond, La. (Charles Borchers)

New Business:

1. Review and consider appeal by Christopher Edwards, owner of the property located at 408/410 W. Thomas Street. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 ()

2. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into a contract with The Tangi Times as the Official Journal for the City of Hammond, from July l, 2026- June 30,2027. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution accepting a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant in the amount of $11,074.10 to purchase new and replacement body armor for Hammond police officers; 2) approving a $11,074.10 cash match from the Hammond Police Department; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers)

4. A resolution to 1) accept a $5,000 award from the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Affiliate Grant Program to help fund a city-wide litter prevention and recycling education initiative; and 2) support a 15% in-kind match in volunteer hours. (Charles Borchers)

5. A resolution 1) accepting a $1,941,677 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for “Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation (North)” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution 1) accepting a $102,194 grant from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Aviation Division for “Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation (North)” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution ratifying bids and awarding the contract for “Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation (North)” to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, R.J. Daigle & Sons Contracting Inc., in the amount of $1,937,597.50. Funding for the project will come from FAA and DOTD Aviation—from which the Council accepted $150,000 in initial funding on January 13, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Work Authorization in the amount of $140,400.94 with Michael Baker International for “Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation (North).” Funding for the work authorization will come from FAA and DOTD Aviation—from which the Council accepted $150,000 in initial funding on January 13, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

9. A resolution approving the City’s holiday closing schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Charles Borchers IV)

10. Ratify and award bids received 06/05/2026 for “Pedestrian Bridges – N. Cherry Street”–project no. 420-12629. (Mitch Roniger, P.E.).

X. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

XI . 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 8th Day June 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.”
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. “You may access the live broadcast of this meeting by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhammondla”