Hammond City Council Meeting Agenda – September 23, 2025

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
5:30pm

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC HEARING

HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 23, 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), Kristi Kyser

VII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE: NONE

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE:

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

2. Introduction of an ordinance to mend definitions and add specific uses for those definitions including: guest house, home occupations and restaurants. Add new Section 2.3.10 from the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding specific uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (4-0) (Charles Borchers)

3. Introduction of an ordinance to amend the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regarding appeals. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0) (Charles Borchers)

4. Introduction of an ordinance to remove and amend unused/outdated definitions from the City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) and requirements for billboards. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0) (Charles Borchers)

5. Introduction 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 new construction of a duplex. The Planning and Zoning Commission, hearing no opposition, recommends adoption (3-0) (Charles Borchers)

6. Introduction 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) (Charles Borchers)

7. Introduction 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. (Charles Borchers IV)

8. Introduction of an ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to the Town of Independence. One (1) 2011 Tahoe (k-9 unit) (Charles Borchers)

9. Introduction of an ordinance declaring moveable property as surplus and providing for a donation to St. Helena Parish. One (1) 2016 Tahoe (k-9 unit) (Charles Borchers)

IX. RESOLUTIONS:

1. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to “serve, sell or otherwise handle alcohol” on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 9 am to 6pm within the boundaries set. (Chastity Landry)

2. A resolution authorizing Holy Ghost Parish Fair Committee to obtain a waiver of the Open Container Law for the following dates and times: Friday, October 24, 2025 5pm to 9 pm, Saturday, October 25, 2025 9am to 9pm, and Sunday October 26, 2025 9am to 6pm within the boundaries set. (Chastity Landry)

3. A resolution authorizing the purchase of computers and peripherals from Dell in the amount of $101,416.14 under State Contract 4400028252. (Charles Borchers)

4. A resolution to appoint Judah Richardson to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 4-year term beginning June 15, 2025 to June 15, 2029. (Charles Borchers)

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 22nd Day of September 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”