Hammond City Council Agenda – November 30, 2021

Hammond City Council Members
Councilman Kip Andrews- President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio- Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales
Councilman Steve Leon

City Council Clerk, Lisa Cockerham
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 30, 2021
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER:

II. ROLL CALL:

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to allow for temporary housing for repairs after Hurricane Ida. (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
November 30, 2021
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:

Mayor:

Council:
• Demetra Wright, D&V Mobile Home Park
• SBA Office of Disaster Assistance, Discuss items available to homeowners, renters and non-profit organizations including places of worship for all citizens that went through the disaster. (Barbara Nitis)
• Charter Review Committee Update (Frank DiVittorio)

VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of minutes of the November 9, 2021 meeting.

VII. RESOLUTIONS

A. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

B. NEW BUSINESS:

1. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission and City of Hammond. (Mayor Panepinto)

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

A. OLD BUSINESS NONE

B.NEW BUSINESS:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to allow for temporary housing for repairs after Hurricane Ida. (Lacy Landrum)

Review and action concerning

IX. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

X. OTHER MATTERS

Review and consider resolution: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-MD-02804* Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Exhibit-A Exhibit-B

*the Council may enter executive session pursuant to LSA RS 42:17(A)(2)

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 29th Day of November 2021 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 address to the presiding officer only.
4. There shall be no indulging in personalities and 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.”

Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Lisa Cockerham at 985-277-5610. Request should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.