Hammond City Council Agenda – September 8, 2026

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 25, 2026
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 25, 2026
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 25, 2026 Meeting.

VI. PRESENTATION: Kovia Ventress- Southeast Advocated for Family Empowerment (SAFE)  Mr. Genco, Tangipahoa  Parish Schools

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a Rezoning by Neal Warren at 305 Hewitt Road from MX-N to MX-C, in District 3. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption, (5-0) (Charles Borchers

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

1.  Introduction of an ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of the items listed to sell on Govdeal.com ( Charles Borchers IV)

                UNIT     DESCRIPTION      MILEAGE                             VIN                         PROBLEMS 

• • 750       2010 FORD F-150          72584           1FTRF12W39KA39700      NEEDS ENGINE
  • 979       2012 CHEVY TAHOE    132803          1GNLC2E07CR325423      NEEDS ENGINE
  • 847       2010 CHEVY TAHOE    181989          1GNLC2E06BR173908      NEEDS ENGINE
  • 736       2004 FORD 150            140863          1FTVX12524NB96001      NEEDS ENGINE
  • 604       1999 FORD 150            139776          1FTRF27W1XNB81439      NEEDS ENGINE
  • 868      2011 CHEVY TAHOE     190521          1GNLC2R088R311299      WRECKED

       ASSET #                        DESCRIPTION                                                       CONDITION

  • 160                       Microfilm Machine                                                                      Poor
  • 4262                    Olivetti ET 2250 MD Typewriter                                              Poor
  • 3900                    LA. 70 Printer                                                                            Poor
  • 72                         Olivetti ET 2250 MD Typewriter                                              Poor
  • 12                         Office Chairs                                                                               Fair
  •                              Generac 25KW Generator Model SGoo47460                  Needs Engine
  •                              SEMO SAW – STIHL TS 400                                                  Poor
  •                              DEMO SAW – STIHL TS 420                                                  Poor
  •                              JOBSMAR AIR COMPRESSOR                                                Poor
  • 8459                   Canon Copier                                                                                Poor

  IX. RESOLUTIONS:

  OLD BUSINESS:

  1. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for animal services with Tangipahoa Parish Government in the amount of $58,752.00 from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. (Charles Borchers IV)

  NEW BUSINESS:

  1.  A resolution adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Authorizing the Mayor, Director of Administration, and the City Council Clerk to sign the questionnaire. (Charles Borchers) 
  2. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for improvements at the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport. Under this Agreement, LA DOTD will reimburse the Airport $10.996.79 for eligible expenses incurred between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)
  3. A resolution ratifying bids and awarding the contract for “Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment” to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Floore Industrial Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $668,641. Funding for the project will come from two State appropriations ($455,000), the Airport Fund ($150,000), and the Grant Match Fund ($63,641). (Charles Borchers IV)
  4. A Resolution to purchase a Kubota SVL75-3HW compact track loader in the amount of $67,641.80 from Star Equipment, State Contract #4400034371.  (Charles Borchers IV) 
  5. A Resolution to approve the Mayor to enter into contract with Arcco Company Services for Preventative Generator Maintenance and Repair services. Total Annual Preventative Maintenance amount of $89,560.00 and Repair Services hourly rate of $135.00 RFP 27-12. (Charles Borchers IV) 
  6. A Resolution to authorize the Purchase of seven (7) Dodge Durango’s from Premier Dodge for a total of $323,900.71 (State Contract # 4400023795). Funding will come from Police Millage and a Federal Law Enforcement Grant. (Charles Borchers IV) 

  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  4th Day September 2026 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 (three minute time limit for public comment).

  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. “You may access the live broadcast of this meeting by visiting https://www.youtube.com/@cityofhammondla”