Hammond City Council Agenda – October 8, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 8, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An ordinance of the Hammond City Council amending the Official Zoning Map for the following addresses along Hewitt Road:
515 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-N.
0.19 Acres in rear of 515 Hewitt Road, amending from RS11.A to MX-N.
515 ½ Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX N.
513 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-N.
411 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX- C to MX-N. (Charles Borchers)

2. An ordinance to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2024, and when collected, the revenue from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rates are:
Adjusted Rate 2024 Levy

General Alimony , General Funds 8.730 Mills 9.040 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police 9.650 Mills 10.000 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works 1.930 Mills 2.000 Mills

Total 20.31 Mills 21.040 Mills

(Charles Borchers)

3. An ordinance requiring quarterly financial reports be provided to the City Council at the second City Council meeting following the end of each quarter. (Councilman Andrews)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
October 8, 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 September 24, 2024 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance of the Hammond City Council amending the Official Zoning Map for the following addresses along Hewitt Road:
515 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-N.
0.19 Acres in rear of 515 Hewitt Road, amending from RS11.A to MX-N.
515 ½ Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-N.
513 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-N.
411 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX- C to MX-N. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2024, and when collected, the revenue from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rates are:

Adjusted Rate 2024 Levy

General Alimony , General Funds 8.730 Mills 9.040 Mills
(5207001)

Fire/Police 9.650 Mills 10.000 Mills
(5207002)

Public Works 1.930 Mills 2.000 Mills

Total 20.31 Mills 21.040 Mills

(Mayor Panepinto)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance requiring quarterly financial reports be provided to the City Council at the second City Council meeting following the end of each quarter. (Councilman Andrews)

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction 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 Hyper Survey, Section 25 T6S-R7E, Greensburg Land District, with the following conditions: 1) in accordance with the Final Plat by William J. Bodin Jr. dated August 2, 2018; 2) in accordance with the As Builts by Max J. Bodin Inc. dated September 19, 2023; 3) with revocation of the most westerly portion of unimproved East Park Ave right of way, shown as Lot 15 (measuring 54’ x 92.5’) on the Final Plat by William J. Bodin Jr. dated August 2, 2018; 4)with acceptance of a 2-year maintenance Letter of Credit for streets, water, sewer, and lighting; and 5)with acceptance of a 1-year performance Letter of Credit for sidewalks. Recommended 3-0 for approval by the Zoning Commission. (Charles Borchers)
2. Introduction of an ordinance to approve a request for Annexation by HiPark LLC & Edson Group Limited Partnership to annex 6.92 acres located on HiPark Blvd in accordance with the Survey by Andrew Faller dated August 16, 2024 and to be zoned I-L. Recommended 3-0 for approval by the Zoning Commission. (Charles Borchers)

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to authorize Benny’s Place to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol during the the Planet in the Park event hoseted by We Didn’t Planet Clothing Co., held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 12:00pm – 7:00pm. The event will take place at Cate Square Park, 200 West Charles Street. (Alec Griffith)

2. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammonds Open Container law to Benny’s Place during the Planet in the Park event hosted by We Didn’t Planet Clothing Co., held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 12:00pm – 7:00pm. The event will take place at Cate Square Park, 200 West Charles Street. (Alec Griffith)

3. A resolution 1) accepting a $27,159.94 grant from the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership to purchase new and replacement body armor for Hammond police officers; 2) approving a $27,159.94 cash match from the Hammond Police Department; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers)

4. A resolution authorizing the purchase of 27 bulletproof vests for Hammond Police officers from Perret’s at a cost of $38,588.94 under State Contract 4400025826. The purchase will be made with $19,294.47 in FY22 and FY23 Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant funds and $19,294.47 in matching funds from the Hammond Police Department. (Charles Borchers)

5. A resolution supporting the submission of a $16,810 application to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to purchase portable radios for the Hammond Police Department. (Charles Borchers)

6. A resolution to ratify and award bids received 10/3/2024 for “Mary’s Alley Improvements [FY2024]” –project no. 420-12407. (Jay Pittman).

7. A resolution to ratify and award bids received 10/3/2024 for “Mooney Ave. Pedestrian Bridge” –project no. 420-12508. (Jay Pittman)
8. A resolution of the Hammond City Council providing a scope for its investigation of the building department and for incidental matters. (Councilman DiVittorio)
9. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Mosley’s Lawn and Garden for Demolishing services at 107 N. Cherry St, Hammond, LA in the amount of $45,000.00. (Charles Borchers)
10. A resolution to approve Annual Alcohol Renewals for 2025. (Charles Borchers)

11. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law for Railroad Roar from 5-8pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Railroad Park. (Michelle Kendall)

12. A resolution to authorize the Hammond Downtown Development District to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol the Farmers Market Fall Fest on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8am-12pm in Railroad Park. (Michelle Kendall)

13. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law for the Farmers Market Fall Fest on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8am-12pm in Railroad Park. (Michelle Kendall)

14. A resolution to authorize the Hammond Downtown Development District to serve, sell, or otherwise handle alcohol during Starry Saturday on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 8am-9pm. The event boundaries are Magnolia St, Robert St, Cherry St, and Coleman Ave. (Michelle Kendall)

15. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammond’s Open Container Law for Starry Saturday on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 8am-9pm. (Michelle Kendall)

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 7th 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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@ 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.