Hammond City Council Agenda – March 24, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 24, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. An Ordinance to to correct Ordinance No.26-5790 Regarding Rezoning of 803, 807, and 809 South Oak Street. (Frankie Legaux)

2. An Ordinance to approve a request Robert Penn for a Major Subdivision on Hewitt Road, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Charles Borchers)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 24, 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 March 10, 2026 Meeting.

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to to correct Ordinance No.26-5790 Regarding Rezoning of 803, 807, and 809 South Oak Street. (Frankie Legaux, Charle Borchers)

2. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve a request by Robert Penn for a Major Subdivision on Hewitt Road, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Frankie Legaux, Charles Borchers)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance to approve a Major Subdivision by Trent Anthony at 401 J. W. Davis Drive, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Frankie Legaux, Charles Borchers)

2. Introduction of an Ordinance to Name the Pavilion in Martin Luther King, Jr Park, The Maxine Dixon Pavilion in honor of Maxine Dixon. (Councilman Andrews)

3. Introduction of an Ordinance to Name the Softball Field in Martin Luther King, Jr Park in honor of Leon “Blue” McCray. (Councilman Andrews)

4. Introduction of an Ordinance to Name the Basketball Court in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Honor of Wilfred Don Stepteau. (Councilman Andrews)

5. Introduction of an Ordinance to Name the Safe Haven Building in Martin Luther King, Jr Park in honor of Dr. Clara V. Robertson. (Councilman Andrews)

6. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances Regarding Renewal, Suspension and Revocation of Alcohol Permits and Related Matters. (Councilman Andrews)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract on behalf of The City of Hammond with Curtis Environmental Services, Inc., in the estimated annual amount of $55,484.00. (Charles Borchers)

2. A resolution ratifying and accepting a quote from Superior Recreational Products to purchase three picnic pavilions for Mooney Avenue Park in the amount of $41,040 for RFP 20-26. (Charles Borchers IV)

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 23rd Day March 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”