Hammond City Council Agenda – September 12, 2023

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 12, 2023
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING: 

1. An ordinance to declare the intention to obtain full ownership of property adjudicated to the city of Hammond located at 118 West Louisa Street under LSA RS 47:2236, authorizing the sale of the property to the adjoining landowner pursuant to LSA RS 47:2202 and providing for related matters. (Andre Coudrain)

2. An ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Tasha Dameron for the location of 307 N. Oak St., Zoned RM-3, to allow the use of Real Estate office. Expanded Conditional Use contingent on: 1) this is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use; and it meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code. (District 2) (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 12, 2023
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 August 22, 2023 Meeting

VI. PRESENTATIONS: President Kip Andrews
• Our Daily Bread Food Bank of Tangipahoa Parish
• Trojan Elite Track Club

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to declare the intention to obtain full ownership of property adjudicated to the city of Hammond located at 118 West Louisa Street under LSA RS 47:2236, authorizing the sale of the property to the adjoining landowner pursuant to LSA RS 47:2202 and providing for related matters. (Andre Coudrain)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve an Expanded Conditional Use request by Tasha Dameron for the location of 307 N. Oak St., Zoned RM-3, to allow the use of Real Estate office. Expanded Conditional Use contingent on: 1) this is a personal right and expires upon a change in ownership of the property from the person originally granted the conditional use; and it meets all the requirements in the Unified Development Code. (District 2) (Lacy Landrum)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to extend and modify the moratorium on the acceptance and processing of subdivision plats, site development plans or zoning amendments for multifamily housing within the city of Hammond for an additional 180 days. (Councilman DiVittorio)

2. Introduction of an ordinance directing the clearing of Right-Of-Ways. (Sam DiVittorio)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday September 26, 2023 at 5:30pm

IX. RESOLUTIONS: NEW BUSINESS

1. A resolution to approve Holy Ghost to hold its annual Parish Fair on October 27, 28, 29, 2023 within the boundaries of Magnolia Street from W. Colorado to railroad track, and NW Railroad Avenue from W. Colorado to railroad track. (Hollie Wootan)

2. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to “serve, sell or otherwise handle alcohol” on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 10 am to 6pm within the boundaries set. (Hollie Wootan)

3. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for the following dates and times: Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 10 am to 6pm within the boundaries set. (Hollie Wootan)

4. A resolution authorizing La Carreta, located at 108. Northwest Railroad Ave., Hammond LA, to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for our 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, September 15th, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the closed area of West Charles Street in front of the restaurant and in the south of the Case de Fresa parking lot. (Kayli Payne)

5. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with ARRCO Company Services for Preventative Generator Maintenance and Repair Services. Total Annual Preventive Maintenance amount of $65,560.00 and repair services hourly rate of $119.00. RFP 24-14. (Jana Soileau)

6. A resolution to authorize the purchase of 2 WANCO Messaging Signs for a total of $45,100.00 RFP 24-16 (Jana Soileau)

7. Discussion of quotes for the installation of vehicle tracking devices for city equipment and vehicles. (Marcus McMillian)

8. A resolution to purchase 4 Dodge Durango’s for a total amount of $167,978.48 using State Contract 4400033795 (Chief Bergeron)

9. A resolution to transfer $47,546 from the Tangi Humane Society line item (560252) into the Animal Control line item (560249) and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tangipahoa Parish Government Animal Control for animal control support for the period of September 15, 2023 to June 30, 2024 for $47,545.12. (Lacy Landrum)

10. Discussion of funding for non-profit organizations (Councilman Andrews)

11. Discussion of a change to the City Charter for the election of the police chief. (Councilman Wells)

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 11th Day of September, 2023 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.