Hammond City Council Members
Councilwoman Carlee Gonzales- President
Councilman Sam DiVittorio- Vice President
Councilman Devon Wells
Councilman Kip Andrews
Councilman Steve Leon
City Council Clerk, Tonia Banks
City Attorney, Andre Coudrain
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 22, 2020
5:30pm
I. CALL TO ORDER:
II. ROLL CALL:
III. PUBLIC HEARING:
MILLAGE
General Alimony, General Fund 9.010 Mills
(5207001)
Fire/Police 9.970 Mills
(5207002)
Public Works 1.990 Mills
(5207003)
Total 20.970 Mills
Adjusted Rate 2020 Levy
General Alimony, General Fund 9.010 Mills 9.040 Mills
(5207001)
Fire/Police 9.970 Mills 10.000 Mills
(5207002)
Public Works 1.990 Mills 2.000 Mills
(5207003)
Total 20.970 Mills 21.040 Mills
3. An ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com. (Jana Thurman)
• Bobcat Stump Grinder Model #SGx60/B950
• District of America, Auto 2-post lift Model 9000EB
• Scottsman Ice bin
• Portable Air Compressor 1HP
• Bobcat Jaw
• Woods 3240 Bat wing model 9580
• Unit 604 Kubota Tractor M110
• Tracks off a Kubota Excavator
• Tracks off a Bobcat skid steer
• Kohler 180K W Model 180RZD Generator serial 0702759
• Bobcat Breaker Model B
4. An ordinance to accept permanent servitudes related to drainage improvements on Brandi Lane.
A. Frances Ard, 406 Brandi Lane, Hammond, LA 70403
B. Louis & Angela Billiot, 408 Brandi Lane, Hammond, LA 70403
(Lacy Landrum)
5. An ordinance regarding use of the Hammond Rail Spur for a minimum fee of $350 per rail car. (Lacy Landrum)
HAMMOND CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
312 EAST CHARLES STREET
HAMMOND, LOUISIANA
September 22, 2020
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. REPORTS:
1. Council:
2. Mayor: Pam Lightfoot CRS Program
VI. Minutes
VII. RESOLUTIONS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
1. A resolution to purchase Ten (10) fully equipped Police Tahoe’s from Dana Safety Supply in the amount of $438,872.00 RFP 21-06 ( Jana Thurman)
2. A request for proposals for legal services for City Council attorney. (Councilman Andrews)
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. A resolution to approve Wingstop #1748 located at 1712 SW Railroad Ave., Suite 2, Unit B Hammond, La. to sell for low alcohol on premise. The owners are Gabbywings Enterprises, LLC. ( Laura Hammett)
2. A resolution to approve The Rind Cheese Shop currently located at 1307 W. University Ave., Hammond La. 70401 to sell High/Low packaged alcohol at its new location 212 SW Railroad Ave., Hammond La. 70403. The owners as The Rind LLC. ( Laura Hammett)
4. A resolution authorizing the Mayor to authorize Airport Consultant Michael Baker International to design the Terminal apron joint reseal at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (this $34,945 work authorization is to be funded entirely by the $35,000 grant accepted by Resolution 20-0908-14). Attachment#1 Attachment#2 (David Lobue)
6. A resolution to ratify and award bids received 9/22/2020 for “Mooney Park Improvements” (Project #420-11919). (Chuck Spangler)
7. A resolution to purchase 100 new body camera packages from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a total cost of $286,514.40 to be paid over five years at $57,302.88 annually. The annual funds will come primarily from police millage and from court awarded cash if needed. (Chief Edwin Bergeron, Jr.)
8. A resolution creating a housing advisory committee. (Councilman DiVittorio)
VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
MILLAGE
General Alimony, General Fund 9.010 Mills
(5207001)
Fire/Police 9.970 Mills
(5207002)
Public Works 1.990 Mills
(5207003)
Total 20.970 Mills
Adjusted Rate 2020 Levy
General Alimony, General Fund 9.010 Mills 9.040 Mills
(5207001)
Fire/Police 9.970 Mills 10.000 Mills
(5207002)
Public Works 1.990 Mills 2.000 Mills
(5207003)
Total 20.970 Mills 21.040 Mills
3. Final adoption of an ordinance to declare as surplus and authorize the sale of items listed below to sell on Govdeal.com. (Jana Thurman)
• Bobcat Stump Grinder Model #SGx60/B950
• District of America, Auto 2-post lift Model 9000EB
• Scottsman Ice bin
• Portable Air Compressor 1HP
• Bobcat Jaw
• Woods 3240 Bat wing model 9580
• Unit 604 Kubota Tractor M110
• Tracks off a Kubota Excavator
• Tracks off a Bobcat skid steer
• Kohler 180K W Model 180RZD Generator serial 0702759
• Bobcat Breaker Model B
A. Frances Ard, 406 Brandi Lane, Hammond, LA 70403
B. Louis & Angela Billiot, 408 Brandi Lane, Hammond, LA 70403
(Lacy Landrum)
5. Final adoption of ordinance regarding use of the Hammond Rail Spur for a minimum fee of $350 per rail car. (Lacy Landrum)
IX. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE:
X. ADJOURN
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. Prior to the vote of a particular item on the agenda, the presiding officer shall allow time for the public discussion of that agenda item.
2. 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.
3. After recognition, the participant is requested to give his/her name and address and duly noted in the minutes.
4. All questions and comments are to be address to the presiding officer only and shall be limited to the agenda item under consideration.
5. There shall be no indulging in personalities, no offensive or profane language shall be used and the participant must adhere to the item at hand, and the decorum of the Council.
6. When a person refuses to adhere to these 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 person or persons.
7. The presiding officer may limit the amount of time for public comment in the interest of an orderly meeting. Repetitive comments are discouraged.
8. The Council Clerk shall be the official timekeeper of the Council and shall interrupt discussion to advise the Council that any time limit has expired.
9. 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.”
10. During the period of a declared public health or public safety emergency, the number of persons attending the meeting in person may be limited or rules maintaining an appropriate distance from others may be imposed to comply with any emergency proclamation or in accordance with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of Public Health or the Louisiana Department of Health. In such instances, or in order to comply with any emergency proclamation, the Council shall provide an alternate method for public participation and public comment such as via internet, video, e-mail, facsimile or telephone. The specific procedure for any alternate method of public participation and comment shall be contained in the public notice or agenda for the meeting.
11. Persons needing accommodations or assistance should contact City Council Clerk Tonia Banks at 985-277-5610. Requests should be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.