Hammond City Council Agenda – October 28, 2025

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 28, 2025
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 28, 2025
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 14, 2025 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

OLD BUSINESS:

1. An ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to the Town of Independence of one (1) 2011 Tahoe (K-9 unit). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

2. An ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to St. Helena Parish of one (1) 2016 Tahoe (K-9 unit). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Charles Borchers IV)

3. Override of the Mayor’s veto of an ordinance granting an expanded conditional use to Sherri Brown Jackson to construct a duplex at 806 Mooney Avenue. (Councilman Devon Wells)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a request by Tyler Olivia to Annex 17400 Highway 190 East into the City’s corporate limits in accordance with a survey by Max Bodin, Inc, dated August 27, 2025. The property is to be zoned C-H and located in District 1. The Planning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (5-0). (Charles Borchers)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Annual Alcohol Renewals for 2026. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 Attachment#4 (Charles Borchers)

2. A resolution to approve HRD Truck Stop located at 3151 Hwy 190 West Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell packaged Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is HRD Group LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

3. A resolution to accept the proposed health insurance package for calendar year 2026. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (Henry Powell)

4. Review and ratify bids received 10/16/2025 for “Woodbridge South Outfall”–project no. 420-12506. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 (Mitchell D. Roniger).

5. A resolution 1) accepting a $55,050 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)

6. A resolution 1) accepting a $16,230 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Program to move the application process for Historic District reviews and approvals online, to make Historic District resources more interactive, and to make information easier to find; 2) approving a $10,820 cash match from the Historic District and the Grant Match Fund; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution 1) supporting the submission of a $10,000 application to the Artistic Transformations Revitalizing Challenging Spaces Grant Program for the installation of public art in Morrison Alley; and 2) supporting a $5,000 cash match from the Grant Match Fund.

8. A resolution to extend the ordinance of the moratorium on the acceptance of applications and issuance of permits or approvals for off premises signs and billboards within the City of Hammond for an additional 90 days.(Councilwman Gonzales)

9. A resolution requesting the Louisiana State Police to conduct a review of the incident regarding Bobby Ray MCCaskey. (Councilman Kip Andrews)

10. A resolution requesting the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to conduct an audit of the Hammond Police Department, particularly but not limited to details. (Councilman Kip Andrews)

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 27TH Day of October 2025 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.”

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. “You may access the live broadcast of this meeting by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhammondla”