Hammond City Council Agenda – March 23, 2021

Hammond City Council Members
Councilman Kip Andrews- President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio- Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales
Councilman Steve Leon

City Council Clerk, Tonia Banks
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 23, 2021
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to reconsider an accept final subdivision plat and construction plans for “PS-2” Major Subdivision (22 single family lots & greenspace), acceptance of dedication of all public improvements in accordance with final plat by John E. Bonneau & Associates, Inc. and construction drawings by Webb M. Anderson dated revised 12/23/2020, and acceptance of 1 year performance bond in the amount of $428,520.00 request by Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. located at 1105 Hewitt Rd; Zoned RS-11.A (SUB-2020-10-00138) Recommend Approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

2. An ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Lacy Landrum & Laura Hammett)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 23, 2021
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.Mayor

2. Council

A. E. J. Forgotston

B. Chuck Spangler/ Guy Palermo

VI. Minutes of March 9, 2021

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Hammond Police Department concerning the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area regional task force. (Chief Edwin Bergeron)

2. A resolution 1) supporting the submission of a $55,000 application to the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program for the rehabilitation of the Miller Memorial Library; and 2) supporting a cash match of $5,000. (Charles Borchers IV)

3. A resolution approving the transfer of $68,000 to “Cate Square Park Improvements” (Project 12014)—specifically, by transferring $32,000 from the City’s KABOOM! Grant for Cate Square Park Playground (Project 42102) and $36,000 from the Grant Match Fund (Fund 208)—to consolidate funds under one project so it may be bid. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

4. A resolution to approve The Blvd Event Center located at 1242 South Morrison Blvd., Unit P Hammond LA. 70403 for High/Low alcohol approval on premise. The owners are The Blvd Lounge & Grill LLC. (Laura Hammett)

5. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a work authorization for professional services with Garver, LLC for “Runway 18-36 Pavement surface analysis” at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (David Lobue).

6. A resolution to reappoint Joe Thomas to the Hammond Airport Authority for a five-year term ending 9/30/22. (David Lobue)

7. A resolution to reappoint Mark Rolling to the Hammond Airport Authority for a five-year term ending 9/30/24. (David Lobue)

8. A resolution to review and consider responses to RFP 21-13 request for legal advisor for Hammond City Council. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Councilman Andrews)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to reconsider an accept final subdivision plat and construction plans for “PS-2” Major Subdivision (22 single family lots & greenspace), acceptance of dedication of all public improvements in accordance with final plat by John E. Bonneau & Associates, Inc. and construction drawings by Webb M. Anderson dated revised 12/23/2020, and acceptance of 1 year performance bond in the amount of $428,520.00 request by Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. located at 1105 Hewitt Rd; Zoned RS-11.A (SUB-2020-10-00138) Recommend Approval by Planning Commission. (Tracie Schillace)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Lacy Landrum & Laura Hammett)

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING: 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 22nd Day of March 2021 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.