Hammond City Council Agenda – September 24, 2024

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 24, 2024
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

OLD BUSINESS:

1. An ordinance to rezone all of the property in the city limits within the following boundaries which is currently zoned RS11-A to RS-11: Crapanzano Road (west side), US Hwy 190 West (north side), Interstate 55 (east side), and Stein Road (south side). (Mayor Panepinto)

NEW BUSINESS

1. An ordinance to increase fees for leases and services at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (Mayor Panepinto)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 24, 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 August 27, 2024 Meeting

VI. PRESENTATION: Karen Wallsten- Housing Enhancement Committee

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to rezone all of the property in the city limits within the following boundaries which is currently zoned RS11-A to RS-11: Crapanzano Road (west side), US Hwy 190 West (north side), Interstate 55 (east side), and Stein Road (south side). (Mayor Panepinto)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to increase fees for leases and services at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. (Mayor Panepinto)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: OLD BUSINESS

1. Introduction 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-C.
0.19 Acres in rear of 515 Hewitt Road, amending from RS11.A to MX-C.
515 ½ Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX C.
513 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX-C to MX-C.
411 Hewitt Road, amending from MX-N and MX- C to MX-C. (Mayor Panepinto)

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Introduction 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)

2. Introduction 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)

IX. OTHER BUSINESS- DISCUSSION

City Council to continue the discussion on how to move forward with opening an investigation into the building department office regarding any and all matters. (Councilman DiVittorio)

X. RESOLUTIONS

1. A resolution to approve Shukar LLC located at 1200 S Morrison Blvd. Hammond, LA 70403 to obtain an alcohol permit for a Convenience Store. The owner is Shukar LLC. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. A resolution of the Hammond City Council regarding Postal Delivery. (Councilman Wells)

3. A resolution 1) accepting an $8,800 grant from the Healthy Communities Grant Program to purchase trash can liners and cleanup supplies to reduce litter in Hammond; 2) approving a 15% in-kind match in volunteer hours; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Mayor Panepinto)

4. A resolution 1) accepting a $7,200 grant from the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Beautification Grant Program for improvements to Morrison Alley; 2) approving a 15% in-kind match in volunteer hours; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Mayor Panepinto)

5. A resolution 1) accepting a grant of 100 trees from the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program for an annual Louisiana Arbor Day tree giveaway January 17, 2025; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Mayor Panepinto)

6. A resolution to ratify bids for “The Pavillion” and to award a contract in the amount of $774,900 to the lowest responsible bidder, Kelly Construction Group. (Tom Pistorius)

7. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Pointer Smith Contracting, for Railroad Track Repairs in the amount of $54,650.00. (Mayor Panepinto)

8. A resolution 1) accepting $1,140,273 in Federal Aviation Administration grant funds for “Terminal Apron Joint Reseal and Taxiway A and E Point Repairs” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Mayor Panepinto)

9. A resolution 1) accepting $115,083 in Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development grant funds for “Terminal Apron Joint Reseal and Taxiway A and E Point Repairs” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Mayor Panepinto)

10. A resolution ratifying bids for “Terminal Apron Joint Reseal and Taxiway A and E Point Repairs” at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract in the amount of $1,092,080 with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Byron E. Talbot Contractor Inc. (Mayor Panepinto)

11. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment in the amount of $158,276 to Work Authorization 17 with design engineer Michael Baker International for construction support services for “Terminal Apron Joint Reseal and Taxiway A and E Point Repairs.” (Mayor Panepinto)

XI. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

XII . 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 23rd Day of September, 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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