Hammond City Council Meeting Agenda – August 25, 2025

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 25, 2025
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
August 25, 2025
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 12, 2025 Meeting

VI. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE: NONE

VII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE

VIII. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution to approve Yellow Store. located at 310 E. University Ave Hammond, LA 70401 to obtain an alcohol permit for a convenience store. The owner is Bani Food Mart, LLC. (Charles Borchers)

2. Appointment to the Hammond Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board for a three year term ending August 25, 2028. (Councilman Andrews)

3. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Ronald Matthews to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 4-year term beginning June 16, 2025 and ending June 15, 2029.

4. A resolution confirming the reappointment of Monica Perez to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 4-year term beginning June 15, 2025 and ending June 14, 2029.

5. resolution confirming the reappointment of Trey Tycer to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 4-year term beginning June 15, 2025 and ending June 14, 2029.

6. A resolution 1) accepting a $10,000 grant from the Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grant Program for improvements to the Levy Building; 2) approving a cash match of $10,000 from previously approved funds for improvements to the building; and 3) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related document. (Charles Borchers)

7. A resolution ratifying and rejecting all bids received for “Mooney Avenue Park Picnic Pavilions & Gazebo” (RFB 26-07) as a result of all bids received being over budget. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A resolution ratifying quotes and authorizing the purchase of “Mooney Avenue Park Gazebo” from Superior Recreational Products in the amount of $55,890 pending concurrence from the State Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. (Charles Borchers IV)

9. A resolution ratifying quotes and awarding the contract for “Exterior Renovations at the Miller Memorial Library.” (Charles Borchers IV)

10. A resolution ratifying quotes and awarding the contract for “Exterior Renovations at the Levy Building/Hammond Regional Arts Center” to Staub Window Restorations in the amount of $49,300. (Charles Borchers IV)

11. A resolution to authorize the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the Purchasing Department from Bill Hood Ford. Total sale Price $40,159.00 State Contract 4400023793. (Charles Borchers)

12. A resolution to purchase Three (3) Runway End Identification Lights for a total amount of $40,844.19, From Allen Enterprises, Inc. (Charles Borchers)

IX. REPORTS:

Mayor:

Council:

X . 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 22nd Day of August 2025 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”