Hammond City Council Agenda – March 25, 2025

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 25, 2025
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

OLD BUSINESS

1. An Ordinance to approve Rezoning by Gemetri Carter from RM-2 to MX-C in accordance with the preliminary plat by Bodin and Webb Inc, dated 12/13/2019, concerning 508 S. Range Road. (Charles Borchers)

NEW BUSINESS

1. An ordinance to amend the code of ordinances regarding condemnation and demolition of unsafe buildings. (Andre Coudrain)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
March 25, 2025
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 11, 2025 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

OLD BUSINESS

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve Rezoning by Gemetri Carter from RM-2 to MX-C in accordance with the preliminary plat by Bodin and Webb Inc, dated 12/13/2019, concerning 508 S. Range Road. (Charles Borchers)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend the code of ordinances regarding condemnation and demolition of unsafe buildings. (Andre Coudrain)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an Ordinance request for a conditional use Variance by Chris Ruffin to allow a mobile home in RS-3 Zoning. The property is 106 Alexander Road, located in District 1. (Charles Borchers)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Uncorked located at 2110 West Thomas St., Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain an alcohol permit for a Wholesale Dealer. The owner is Frankonia Fine Wines, LLC. (Charles Borchers)

2. A resolution authorizing La Carreta, located at 108 NW Railroad Ave., Hammond LA, to close traffic to West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south of the Case de Fresa parking lot Monday, May 05, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, as well as authorizing La Carreta to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for our annual Cinco De Mayo celebration Monday, May 05, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in the closed area of West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south of the Case de Fresa parking lot. (Kayli Payne)

3. A resolution to ratify and award bids received 03/13/2025 for “Baffle Curtains – South WWTP & Effluent System Repairs” award bid to low bidder, Mitchell Contracting in the amount of $276,000.00. –project no. (Chuck Spangler)

4. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Tycer Ready Mix per RFP 26-03 proposing pricing. ( Charles Borchers)

5. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract on behalf of The City of Hammond with Rail Technical Services for railroad track, signal and bridge inspections in the estimated annual amount of $33,420.00. (Charles Borchers)

6. A resolution to authorize the purchase of (4) 2025 F-150 5.0L Crew Cab 4-WD for the Fire Department from Bill Hood Ford. Total sale Price $191,475.00 State Contract 4400023793. (Charles Borchers)

7. A resolution 1) accepting a $250,000 grant from Tangipahoa Parish Government for improvements to West Minnesota Park Road; 2) approving a cash match of up to $370,000 from the Grant Match Fund; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A resolution supporting the submission of a $50,000 application to the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program for improvements to the Miller Memorial Library. (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 24th Day of March 2025 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.”

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