Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – May 12, 2026
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 12, 2026
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
3. An ordinance by the City Planner to amend Signage and Notices from the City’s Unified Development Code, (UDC). The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Councilman DiVittorio)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 12, 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 April 28, 2026 Meeting.
VI. Presentation, Councilman Andrews
VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
3. Final adoption of an ordinance by the City Planner to amend Signage and Notices from the City’s Unified Development Code, (UDC). The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Councilman DiVittorio)
VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:
1. Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with a budget work session to follow on May 29, 2026 and a public hearing to follow on June 9, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)
UNIT DESCRIPTION MILEAGE VIN PROBLEMS WITH UNIT
1006 2014 Expedition 1FMJU1F57EEF10921 Needs new motor
2013 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXBG7DH509903 No title due to vehicle being seized and a lien on it. Parts car only
600 2007 CHRYSLER 61,787 2C3LA43R77H603825 Obsolete components: A/C in-Operative and cannot be re-Paired due to parts avail-Ability and needs a new Transmission.
995 2013 ТАНОЕ 125,333 1GNLC2EOXDR259466 Needs new motor
760 2009 CROWN VIC 94,229 2FAHP71V29X123689 Needs new motor & wiring
242 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE 1GYEC63T35R145407 Seizure, inside destroyed and has been flooded
1099 2017 ТАНОЕ 74,411 1GNCLEDCOHR159632 Damage wiring harness; electrical issues front to back.
1088 2016 ТАНОЕ 108,614 1GNCLDEC5GR381453 Engine block cracked/thrown rod
1040 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2G1WG5EK0B1244664 Seizure, needs a new transmission and the interior needs replacing
994 2013 ТАНОЕ 1GNLC2E02DR263107 Needs motor
1044 2015 EXPLORER 106,678 1FM5K8AR7FGA94241 Needs transmission and catalytic converter
976 2012 ТАНОЕ 141,814 1GNLC2E08CR326841 Needs new motor
1087 2016 ТАНОЕ 160,417 1GNLCDEC2GR382737 A/C system inoperative and needs motor
400 2008 WOOD BW 1800 1108510 Front tongue damaged; gearbox failure; deck/hull rusted;tires in poor conditions; hub damaged
100 2015 HISUN UTV LWGMDXZ07FA000050 All seats require re-placement. The engine is misfiring and in poor condition. The transmission and rear differential both need replacement, and parts are difficult to locate due to availability.
442 1999 DODGE RAM 3B6MC3657XM539143 Needs new motor
3705 9000 LB 2 POST 937250 Needs safety locks, AUTO LIFT cylinder leaks will not meet/pass code
567 2004 FORD F150 2FTRX17W44CA26683 Needs motor
2007 ТАНОЕ 1GNFC13C57R372492 Needs new motor and transmission
592 2005 FORD F250 1FTNF20595EB30803 Needs motor, A/C system inoperative
7131 6X12 PULL TRAILER 3500 LB Axle and tires missing;
tongue bent; unit not
operational
5288 TRAILER, LEAF DUMPING 16VDX102711E41941
4FT BUSH HOG Gear box broke
6FT BUSH HOG Deck rusted out and gear box broken. (Charles Borchers)
IX. RESOLUTIONS:
MILLAGE
General Alimony, General Fund……………………………………………..9.040 Mills
Fire, Fire Millage Fund / Police, Police Millage Fund ……………….10.000 Mills
Public Works, General Fund………………………………………………….2.000 Mills
Total Mills……………………………………………………………………………21.040 Mills (Charles Borchers)
3. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 601 South Mooney, Hammond La, locate in Council District 3. The owner WILLIE V. NEWSOME, 601 S MOONEY HAMMOND LA 70403 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff c/o SRI, Inc. 8024 Bash Street Indianapolis, IN 46250. ( Larry Pines)
4. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 1403 Corbin Road, Hammond LA., locate in Council District 3. The owner James Jerome Drake, Sr. P. O. Box 292 Ponchatoula, LA 70454, Lee Sbisa Collins 300 North Holly Street, Hammond, LA 70401. ( Larry Pines)
5. 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. (Larry Pines)
6. 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. (Larry Pines)
7. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 2804 Garner Hammond LA, locate in Council District 4. The owner UNITED COMPANIES FINANCIAL CORPORATION, P O BOX 1351 HAMMOND LA 70404 United Companies Financial Corporation Attn: Rebecca A. Roof P. O. Box 1681 Baton Rouge, LA 70821, Lillie Barton 501 Edwin Neill Way, #36 Hammond, LA 70403, Roosevelt Barton Jr. 19176 Lincoln Lane Hammond, LA 70403, Kristen Blackburn 703 Washington Street Hammond, LA 70403, David Comb 3539 Ridgeway Road Memphis, TN 38115, Vonzell Barton, Dunyell Barton , Jerrell Barton, Cherelle Barton, Chanetryell Hurst 606 Washington Street Hammond, LA 70401. ( Larry Pines)
8. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 2804 B Garner Hammond LA, locate in Council District 4. The owner UNITED COMPANIES FINANCIAL CORPORATION, P O BOX 1351 HAMMOND LA 70404 United Companies Financial Corporation Attn: Rebecca A. Roof P. O. Box 1681 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 Lillie Barton 501 Edwin Neill Way, #36 Hammond, LA 70403 Roosevelt Barton Jr. 19176 Lincoln Lane Hammond, LA 70403 Kristen Blackburn 703 Washington Street Hammond, LA 70403 David Comb 3539 Ridgeway Road Memphis, TN 38115 Vonzell Barton, Dunyell Barton , Jerrell Barton, Cherelle Barton, Chanetryell Hurst 606 Washington Street Hammond, LA 70401.
( Larry Pines)
9. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 615 Barns Hammond LA, locate in Council District 4. The owner: ELLA M OLIVER, 615 BARNES STREET HAMMOND LA 70401. Trustee, Successor in Interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Mid-State Trust XI 800 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402, Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing P. O. Box 10826 Greenville SC 29603-0826, Alvin Scott 615 Barns Street Hammond, LA 70401. ( Larry Pines)
10. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 608 East Michigan Hammond La, locate in Council District 1. The owner: MARIE R JOHNSON, C/O CATHERINE GRADY 1706 PALMETTO STREET HAMMOND LA 70403 Parish of Tangipahoa c/o CIVICSOURCE Attn: Leo Sayer 935 Gravier Street, Suite 1700 New Orleans, LA 70112. ( Larry Pines)
11. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 17039 Holten Hill Hammond La, locate in Council District 1. The owner: KENDRICK L DAWSON & GLORIA C L, 300 LABREA BLVD MCDONOUGH GA 30253. ( Larry Pines)
12. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 1307 N Harvey Hammond La Hammond LA, locate in Council District 1. The owner: TAYLOR WANZA, 1400 HARVEY STREET HAMMOND LA 70401. ( Larry Pines)
13. A resolution authorizing the demolition of property located at 608 Campo Hammond La, locate in Council District 1. The owner: DANIELS WALTER, 903 MARTIN LUTHER KING HAMMOND LA 70401. Occupant 608 Campo Street Hammond, La. ( Larry Pines)
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 11th Day May 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”
