Hammond City Council Agenda – September 13, 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
September 13, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. An Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Meshach F. Samuels (owner) to rezone 0.313 acres of land from RS-3 to MX-N, located at 1102 N. Cherry St. per survey by William J. Bodin, PLS dated 2/8/2022: Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-04-00107) (Lacy Landrum)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 13, 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 August 24, 2022 meeting

VI. PRESENTATION- COPE PROJECT

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

1. Final adoption of an Ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Meshach F. Samuels (owner) to rezone 0.313 acres of land from RS-3 to MX-N, located at 1102 N. Cherry St. per survey by William J. Bodin, PLS dated 2/8/2022: Zoned RS-3 (Z-2022-04-00107) (Lacy Landrum)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AND SET OF PUBLIC HEARING:

1. Introduction of an ordinance to transfer $204,158.84 from the Sales Tax (203) fund balance to a new project to pay for city’s 10% cost share of the Hurricane Ida debris removal (FEMA paid for 90% of the cost). (Lacy Landrum)

Public Hearing will be scheduled for Tuesday September 27, 2022 at 5:30pm

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Jacmel Inn located at 903 East Morris Avenue Hammond, LA 70403 to obtain a permit to sell on premise Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is Cocina Flores-Robledo LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

2. A resolution to approve Lit Pizza located at 1735 SW Railroad Avenue Suite A Hammond, LA 70403 to obtain a permit to sell on premise Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is BR Guest #9 LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

3. A resolution to approve Bhagat LLC located at 285 S. Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain a permit to sell packaged Hi/Low alcohol. The owner is Bhagat LLC. (Kasey Daigle)

4. A resolution to authorize the purchase of Veema Storage Replacement from CMA Technology Solutions in the amount of $52,757.00 (Marcus McMillian)

5. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Roofing Solutions for $28,950.00 to remove and replace the existing shingle roof at the Mayor’s Office. RFP 23-23. (Jana Soileau)

6. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Roofing Solutions for $35,450.00 to remove and replace the existing shingle roof at City Hall. RFP 23-25 (Jana Soileau)

7. A resolution to purchase a full Cantilever Hip Shade for Zemurray Park Pool $35,110.00 RFP 23-19 (Desiree Dotey)

8. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a work authorization for professional services with Michael Baker International for “Runway 18-36 Rehabilitation (Design)” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (David Lobue)

9. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Kushner LaGraize, LLC for auditing services for FY 2022 and FY 2023. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 Attachment#4 (Laura Hammett)

10. A resolution for the approval of solid waste service contract with Waste Pro of Louisiana, Inc. Attachment#1 Attachment#2 Attachment#3 Attachment#4 (Andre Coudrain)

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 12th Day of September 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.