Hammond City Council Agenda – October 27, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 27, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance approving a request by David Clemmons to complete a major subdivision and rezoning of adjacent properties to create a single C-N parcel at 1205 North Morrison Boulevard in District 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption, (4-0) This major subdivision and rezoning are contingent upon Mr. Clemmons producing proof of ownership of associated property that he is acquiring from Don Alack Jr. and Don Alack Sr. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

2. An ordinance to amend fees for leases and services at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport by adding a six cents per square foot per month fee for the rental of private apron/ramp. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 27, 2026
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 27, 2026 Meeting.

VI. PRESENTATION: Bishop E. Rene Soule, Berean Community Development Corporation

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance approving a request by David Clemmons to complete a major subdivision and rezoning of adjacent properties to create a single C-N parcel at 1205 North Morrison Boulevard in District 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption, (4-0) This major subdivision and rezoning are contingent upon Mr. Clemmons producing proof of ownership of associated property that he is acquiring from Don Alack Jr. and Don Alack Sr. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend fees for leases and services at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport by adding a six cents per square foot per month fee for the rental of private apron/ramp. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance approving a request by Joshua Merrifield for an Expanded Conditional Use for a mobile home at 500 M.C. Moore Road, in District 1. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends adoption (4-0) (Charles Borchers)

2. Introduction of an ordinance approving a request by Dottie Calderone, on behalf of the Louis Tallo Estate for a Rezoning at 1328 South Magnolia Street from RM-2 to MX-C, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends adoption (3-1) (Charles Borchers)

3. Introduction of an ordinance to amend Rule V-12 of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual for City Employees 1) to correct the unintentional omission of the Retirement Group Insurance Plan from the manual and 2) to authorize benefit cards for participants under this plan. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Charles Borchers IV)

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to ratify and award bids received 10/22/2026 for “Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements [FY 2027]” – project no. 420-12705. (Mitchell D. Roniger).

2. A resolution authorizing the purchase of equipment (for the New 2026 Dodge Durango’s) from Southeast Safety Solutions for the Total of $66,878.66. (Charles Borchers)

3. A resolution 1) accepting a $100,000 grant from the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council to purchase two law enforcement vehicles and related equipment; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is no match requirement. (Charles Borchers)

4. A resolution 1) supporting the submission of an $35,912.97 grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase a digital fire extinguisher training system for the Hammond Fire Department. (Charles Borchers)

5. A resolution supporting 1) the submission of a $16,170 grant application to the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership to purchase new and replacement body armor for Hammond police officers; and 2) a cash match of $16,171 from the Hammond Police Department. Charles Borchers)

6. A resolution 1) authorizing the Mayor to enter into a reimbursable agreement with FAA in the amount of $96,775.54 for installation and the first 2 years’ of maintenance of a FAA mission support line at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and 2) approving the use of Grant Match Funds to cover this cost. Following installation and the first 2 years’ of maintenance, FAA will assume future costs associated with the mission support line. (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 26h Day October 2026 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 (three minute time limit for public comment).
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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