HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
OCTOBER 14, 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 September 9, 2025 Meeting

VI. PRESENTATION: Southeast Advocates for Family Empowerment (S.A.F.E), Kovia Ventress

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:

OLD BUSINESS

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to remove and amend unused/outdated definitions and to establish specific use standards for group living and care facilities within the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC). The Planning & Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Frankie Legaux)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend general definitions in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC). The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Frankie Legaux)

2. Final adoption of an ordinance to amend definitions, add specific uses for definitions including guest house, home occupations, and restaurants, and add new Section 2.3.10 to the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding specific uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Frankie Legaux)

3. Final adoption of an ordinance to remove and amend unused/outdated definitions in the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) and add requirements for billboards. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Frankie Legaux)

4. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Sherri Brown Jackson to rezone 806 Mooney Avenue from RS-3 to RM-2 in District 3 for construction of a duplex. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0). (Frankie Legaux)

5. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a rezoning request by Chad Havell to rezone 610 West Morris Avenue from RM-2 to MX-N in District 2 to make his existing building into an office building. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0). (Frankie Legaux)

6. Final adoption of an ordinance to approve a revocation of City right of way for 703 South Cypress Street, which is located on the east side of South Cypress Street between addresses 623 and 703, in the Iowa Addition Overlay District in District 2. The applicant for this revocation is Mark Nettles, who understands that, in accordance with Unified Development Code, the revocation is conditioned on his payment of the costs of the associated survey, transfer of title, and recording. Hearing no objections, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 4-0. (Frankie Legaux)

7. Final adoption of an ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to the Town of Independence of one (1) 2011 Tahoe (K-9 unit). (Charles Borchers IV)

8. Final adoption of an ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to St. Helena Parish of one (1) 2016 Tahoe (K-9 unit). (Charles Borchers IV)

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE: NONE

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution 1) accepting a $600,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for the acquisition and installation of street lighting in historic downtown Hammond; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

2. A resolution 1) accepting a $200,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for the asphalt overlay of Cate Street from East Hanson Avenue to East Robert Street; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

3. A resolution 1) accepting a $150,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for the beautification of North Morrison Boulevard; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

4. A resolution 1) accepting a $100,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for drainage improvements between West Church Street and West Thomas Street; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

5. A resolution 1) accepting a $75,000 appropriation from the State of Louisiana for Recreation Department operations; and 2) authorizing the Mayor or his designee to complete and sign related documents. There is NO match requirement. (Charles Borchers IV)

6. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for animal services with Tangipahoa Parish Government in the amount of $60,057 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

7. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for public transportation services with the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging in the amount of $60,000 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for law enforcement services with the Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa in the amount of $11,107 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

9. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for veteran services with the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs the amount of $1,892 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. (Charles Borchers IV)

10. A resolution approving the purchase of 7 lift station generators from ARCCO Power Systems in the amount of $225,440.55, including $217,640.55 for the generators under State Contract 4400026321 and $7,800 for upgraded aluminum enclosures under a sole source contract. (Charles Borchers IV)

11. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City’s Open Container law during the Hammond Downtown Development District’s outdoor concert, Hammond Live, held on Friday, November 7th, 2025 from 5:30pm to 8pm in Cate Square Park. (Michelle Kendall)

12. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City’s Open Container law during the Planet in the Park event co-hosted by the Downtown Development District and We Didn’t Planet LLC., held on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 from 11:00am – 6:00pm in Cate Square Park. (Alec Griffith)

13. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City’s Open Container law during the Hammond Downtown Development District’s event, Starry Saturday, held on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 8:00am – 8:00pm within downtown boundaries. (Michelle Kendall)

14. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City’s Open Container law during the Hammond Farmers & Artisans Merry Market held on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 from 8:00am – noon in Railroad Park and within downtown boundaries. (Michelle Kendall)

15. A resolution to grant a waiver of the City of Hammonds Open Container law during the Hammond Downtown Development District, Southeastern Alumni Association, and Tangipahoa Chamber’s event, Throwback Thursday, for Southeastern’s Centennial Homecoming on Thursday, October 16th from 5:00pm -9:00pm at Railroad Park and within downtown boundaries. (Michelle Kendall)

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 10TH Day of October 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”

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