Hammond City Council Agenda – October 22, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 22, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance to approve a request by Mitch Crayton on behalf of Hammond Cypress Crossing, Inc. to approve the Cypress Crossing Subdivision (Lots 1-14, G1, G2, G3), originally presented by Red, LLC, located in Block 97 of the Hyer Survey, Section 25 T6S-R7E, Greensburg Land District, City of Hammond, with the following considerations:

a. In accordance with the Final Plat by William J. Bodin, Jr. dated revised June 4, 2019;
b. In accordance with the As Builts by Max J. Bodin, Inc., dated revised September 3, 2024;
c. With revocation of the most westerly portion of unimproved East Park Avenue right-of-way, shown as Lot 15 (measuring 54’ x 92.5’) on the Final Plat by Bodin & Webb Inc., dated revised June 4, 2019;
d. Acceptance of a two-year maintenance letter of credit for streets, water, sewer, and lighting; and
e. Acceptance of a one-year performance letter of credit for sidewalks.
Recommended 3-0 for approval by the Zoning Commission. (Charles Borchers)

2. An ordinance to approve a request for annexation by Hi Park LLC & Edson Group Limited Partnership to annex 6.92 acres located on Hipark Blvd in accordance with the Survey by Andrew Faller dated August 15, 2024 and to be zoned I-L. Recommended 3-0 for approval by the Zoning Commission. (Charles Borchers)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 22, 2024
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 October 8, 2024 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request by Mitch Crayton on behalf of Hammond Cypress Crossing, Inc. to approve the Cypress Crossing Subdivision (Lots 1-14, G1, G2, G3), originally presented by Red, LLC, located in Block 97 of the Hyer Survey, Section 25 T6S-R7E, Greensburg Land District, City of Hammond, with the following considerations:

a. In accordance with the Final Plat by William J. Bodin, Jr. dated revised June 4, 2019;
b. In accordance with the As Builts by Max J. Bodin, Inc., dated revised September 3, 2024;
c. With revocation of the most westerly portion of unimproved East Park Avenue right-of-way, shown as Lot 15 (measuring 54’ x 92.5’) on the Final Plat by Bodin & Webb Inc., dated revised June 4, 2019;
d. Acceptance of a two-year maintenance letter of credit for streets, water, sewer, and lighting; and
e. Acceptance of a one-year performance letter of credit for sidewalks.
Recommended 3-0 for approval by the Zoning Commission. (Charles Borchers)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a request for annexation by Hi Park LLC & Edson Group Limited Partnership to annex 6.92 acres located on Hipark Blvd in accordance with the Survey by Andrew Faller dated August 15, 2024 and to be zoned I-L. Recommended 3-0 for approval by the Zoning Commission. (Charles Borchers)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to amend the City of Hammond budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to transfer $28,188.55 from Sales Tax Fund Balance (203) to Airport Fixed Assets (10038000-570000) for the purchase of Woods BW 15.72 15’ Batwing Cutter (State Contract 4400.025551) (Pete Panepinto)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution affirming the passage of an ordinance on July 9, 2024 to adopt the following adjusted millage rates, levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the corporate limits of the City of Hammond for the Year 2024, for the purpose of raising revenue:
MILLAGE:
General Alimony, General Funds         8.730 Mills
(5207001)
Fire/Police                                          9.650 Mills
(5207002)
Public Works                                       1.930 Mills
(5207003)
Total                                                   20.310 Mills

(Charles Borchers)

2. A resolution 1) accepting a $44,950 grant from the Traffic Safety Grant Program for Impaired Driving, Occupant Protection, and Juvenile Underage Drinking Enforcement; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution to reappoint Guy Recotta to the Hammond Airport Authority for a five year term ending September 30, 2029 (Charles Borchers)

4. A resolution to reappoint Mark Rolling to the Hammond Airport Authority for a five year term ending September 30, 2029 (Charles Borchers)

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 21st Day of October, 2024 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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