Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – May 26, 2020
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 26, 2020
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
1. An ordinance declaring (1) 2003 F- 250 moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to benefit public safety. (Jana Thurman)
2. An ordinance declaring (1) Crown Victoria moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to benefit public safety. (Jana Thurman)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
May 26, 2020
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. Council:
2. Mayor:
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
1. A resolution to purchase one (1) fully equipped Police K-9 Tahoe from Dana Safety Supply in the amount of $48,260.00 (RFP 20-16). (Jana Thurman)
2. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into contract with Rhorer Mutual Industries for Railroad Track Repairs in the amount of $83,345.00 (RFP 20-17). (Jana Thurman)
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. A resolution to appoint Natalie Messer to the Hammond Housing Authority Board for a five-year term from June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2025. (Mayor Panepinto)
2. A resolution to appoint Elliott Sanders to the Hammond Housing Authority Board for a five-year term from June 1, 2020 – May 31, 2025. (Mayor Panepinto)
3. A resolution to appoint Roy Blackwood to the Hammond Historic District Commission to serve the remainder of a four-year term until December 31, 2021. (Mayor Panepinto)
4. A resolution obligating funds ($250,000, as previously approved from the Grant Match Fund) to Land and Water Conservation Fund Project “Mooney Avenue Park Improvements.” (Charles Borchers IV)
5. A resolution to purchase Model 300REOZJ Kohler Emergency Generator form RP Power in the amount of $52,835.00 RFP 20-20 (Water & Sewer Department).(Jana Thurman)
6. A resolution to ratify and award bids received 5/20/2020 for “Sidewalk & Drainage Improvements [FY2020” Project# 420-12010. (Chuck Spangler). Attachment#1 Attachment#2
VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
1. An ordinance declaring (1) 2003 F- 250 moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to benefit public safety. (Jana Thurman)
2. An ordinance declaring (1) 2009 Crown Victoria moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to benefit public safety. (Jana Thurman)
IX. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE: 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 May 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. Prior to the vote of a particular item on the agenda, the presiding officer shall allow time for the public discussion of that agenda item.
2. 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.
3. After recognition, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
4. All questions and comments are to be address to the presiding officer only and shall be limited to the agenda item under consideration.
5. There shall be no indulging in personalities, no offensive or profane language shall be used and the participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the decorum of the Council.
6. When a person refuses to adhere to these 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 person or persons.
7. The presiding officer may limit the amount of time for public comment in the interest of an orderly meeting. Repetitive comments are discouraged.
8. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that any time limit has expired.
9. 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.”
10. During the period of a declared public health or public safety emergency, the number of persons attending the meeting in person may be limited or rules maintaining an appropriate distance from others may be imposed to comply with any emergency proclamation or in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of Public Health or the Louisiana Department of Health. In such instances, or in order to comply with any emergency proclamation, the Council shall provide an alternate method for public participation and public comment such as via internet, video, e-mail, facsimile or telephone. The specific procedure for any alternate method of public participation and comment shall be contained in the public notice or agenda for the meeting.
11. Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
