Council Agendas

Hammond City Council Agenda – May 13, 2025

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 13, 2025
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

1. An ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Wells to rezone 1009 Mooney Avenue from RS-3 to RM-3. The property is located in District 3. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial 2-1. (Charles Borchers IV)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 13, 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 April 22, 2025 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Christopher Wells to rezone 1009 Mooney Avenue from RS-3 to RM-3. The property is located in District 3. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial 2-1. (Charles Borchers IV)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the City of Hammond’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with a budget work session to follow on May 30, 2025 and a public hearing to follow on June 10, 2025. (Charles Borchers IV)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to authorize Hammond Downtown Development District to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol at the following events:Hammond Live, June 13th, July 18th, 5-8PM, at Cate Square Park. (Michelle Kendall)

2. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container law to the Hammond Downtown Development District at the following events: Hammond Live, June 13th, July 18th, 5-8PM, at Cate Square Park. (Michelle Kendall)

3. A resolution to authorize Hammond Downtown Development District to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol at the following event:Pavilion Grand Opening, July 31st, 3-8PM, at the Downtown Pavilion. (Michelle Kendall)

4. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container law to the Hammond Downtown Development District at the following event: Pavilion Grand Opening, July 31st, 3-8PM, at the Downtown Pavilion. (Michelle Kendall)

5. A resolution to authorize Hammond Downtown Development District to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol at the following event: Hot August Stroll, August 23rd, 8AM-8PM, the event boundaries are E. and W. Robert St, N. and S. Cherry St, E. and W. Coleman Ave, and N. and S. Magnolia St, and include Railroad Park, the 100 block of W Charles near Cate Square Park, and Cate Square Park. (Michelle Kendall)

6. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container law to the Hammond Downtown Development District at the following event: Hot August Stroll, August 23rd, 8AM-8PM, the event boundaries are E. and W. Robert St, N. and S. Cherry St, E. and W. Coleman Ave, and N. and S. Magnolia St, and include Railroad Park, the 100 block of W Charles near Cate Square Park, and Cate Square Park. (Michelle Kendall)

7. A resolution to authorize We Didn’t Planet LLC to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol at the following events: Planet in the Park, June 7th, August 9th, 11AM-6PM, at Cate Square Park (Alec Griffith)

8. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container law to We Didn’t Planet LLC at the following events: Planet in the Park, June 7th, August 9th, 11AM-6PM, at Cate Square Park (Alec Griffith)

9. A resolution to ratify and reject all bids received for “Hammond Community Center Addition.” (Charles Borchers IV)

10. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Daily Star to serve as the City’s official journal of record from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

11. A resolution approving the City’s holiday closing schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

12. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to renew a 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $445,502.88 ($89,100.58 per year) under State Contract 4400028582 for licensing, services, including cloud storage, warranties, and upgrades for the Police Department’s body cameras. (Charles Borchers IV)

13. A resolution to ratify proposals received for “Mooney Avenue Park Splash Pad” (RFP 25-11) and award a contract in the amount of $123,000 to the lowest responsive and responsible proposer, Francise Horticultural Services pending concurrence from the State Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. (Charles Borchers IV)

14. A resolution to appoint Nicolas LeBlanc to the Hammond Historic District Commission for the remainder of a 4-year term ending December 31, 2028. Mr. LeBlance will be completing the term of Brandon Recotta, who has stepped down after being reappointed to the Commission in December 2024. (Mayor Panepinto)

15. A resolution supporting the submission of a $10,000 application to the Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Program for improvements to the Levy Building. (Charles Borchers IV)

16. A Resolution to request an Attorney General Opinion Regarding Guns in City Parks and Recreation Areas. (Councilman Andrews)

17. A resolution to approve the engagement of Deborah Villio to represent the City of Hammond and its employees in cases where there is conflict of interest with the City attorney’s representation. (Andre Coudrain)

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 12th Day of May 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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