Council Agendas
Hammond City Council Agenda – October 25, 2022
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
October 25, 2022
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
NONE
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 25, 2022
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 the October 11, 2022 meeting
VI. PRESENTATION-Jeannine Saucier 5k Purple Run, LLC
Bobby Mitchell, Code Enforcement- demolition request update status
VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE
VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday November 15, 2022, 2022 at 5:30pm
Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday November 15, 2022, 2022 at 5:30pm
IX. RESOLUTIONS:
- A resolution to approve The Livin Room, LLC located at 1801 Nashville Ave. Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell on premise Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is Terrie Clemmons LLC. (Kasey Daigle)
- A resolution to approve annual alcohol renewals for 2023. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Kasey Diagle)
- A resolution to authorize the Downtown Development District and its approved merchants to serve alcohol during the event Starry November Night, held on Saturday, November 19th, 2021 from 8am-8pm. The event is held within the boundaries of E. and W. Robert St., N. and S. Holly St., E. and W. Coleman St., and N. and S. Magnolia St. (Chelsea Tallo Little)
- A resolution to grant a Waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law to the Downtown Development District and its approved merchants during the event Starry November Night, held on Saturday, November 19th, 2021 from 8am-8pm. The event is held within the boundaries of E. and W. Robert St., N. and S. Holly St., E. and W. Coleman St., and N. and S. Magnolia St. (Chelsea Tallo Little)
- A resolution 1) approving Hammond Northshore Regional Airport’s 2023-28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); 2) requesting that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Division of Aviation provide funds required to complete the airport improvements specifically described in the Airport’s CIP Application; 3) agreeing to certain assurances related to the proceeding; 4) authorizing the Mayor and Hammond City Council President to sign CIP documents; and 5) authorizing the Hammond City Council Clerk to attest to these signatures. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)
- A resolution 1) accepting a $26,923 grant from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Division of Aviation for “Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation – Phase II (Design)” (City Project 22301) at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)
- A resolution supporting the submission of a grant application for $50,000 to the Community Water Enrichment Fund for improvements to the City’s water system. (Charles Borchers IV)
- A resolution authorizing Lisa Cockerham, Hammond City Council Clerk, to certify authorized signatories and signatures for the Fiscal Year 2022–23 Local Government Assistance Program and Community Water Enrichment Fund. (Charles Borchers IV)
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 24th Day of October 2022 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.”
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.
