Hammond City Council Agenda – September 27, 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 27, 2022
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING:

1. 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)

2. An ordinance regarding Joe Farris Drive and Susan Drive in Lakewood Subdivision. (Councilman DiVittorio)

3. An ordinance to amend the Hammond Unified Development Code Regarding Subdivision Approvals. (Councilman DiVittorio)

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 27, 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 September 13, 2022 meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

1. Final adoption 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)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance regarding Joe Farris Drive and Susan Drive in Lakewood Subdivision (Councilman DiVittorio)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend the Hammond Unified Development Code Regarding Subdivision Approvals. (Councilman DiVittorio)

VII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to appoint Kyle Johnson to the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three-year term ending on July 29, 2025. (Mayor Panepinto)

2. A resolution on Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Annual Report on South Wastewater Plants required by LADEQ in Our Discharge Permit (Guy Palermo)

3. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Rycars Construction for $134,430.00 to replace the existing metal roof at the City of Hammond Maintenance Garage. RFP 23-21 (Lacy Landrum)

4. A resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with MRP Contractors, LLC, for Demolition services at 19354 Hwy 190 East, Hammond LA, in the amount of $26,500.00 RFP (David Lobue)

5. A resolution 1) accepting a $4,000 grant from the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership to purchase new and replacement body armor for Hammond police officers; 2) approving a $4,000 cash match from the Hammond Police Department; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution supporting the submission of a grant application for $50,000 to the Local Government Assistance Program to make necessary repairs and renovations to the Levy Building. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

8. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Child Advocacy Services, Inc. from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

9. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

10. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

11. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Urban Market Experience from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

12. A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Tangi Humane Society from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. (Lacy Landrum)

VIII. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

IX. 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 26th 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.