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Key actions approved or introduced:

• Planet in the Park — Benny’s Place: The council approved a resolution authorizing Benny’s Place to serve alcohol at the Planet in the Park event on Feb. 8, 2025, at K Square Park (200 West Charles Street). The council also approved a waiver of the city’s open container law for the same event. Alec Griffith of We Didn’t Planet, LLC spoke in support of the request. The motions passed by recorded voice votes.

• Downtown Development District board appointments: The council approved several volunteer appointments to the Downtown Development District (DDD) board for two‑year terms through Dec. 31, 2026. Appointees approved included Kayla Morgan (Regions Bank), John Exnisios (Hancock Whitney Bank), Justin Cash (First Guaranty Bank), and Hillary Raczek (Westside business/property owners seat). Michelle Kendall presented the nominations and the appointees addressed the council.

• Hammond Tangipahoa Home Mortgage Authority: The council approved a resolution accepting the termination and dissolution of the Hammond Tangipahoa Home Mortgage Authority. Stan Dammeron, who said he served as chairman, presented a check for the residual funds from the authority totaling $273,518.52 and said the entity dissolved on Dec. 31, 2024.

• Grants and equipment for police: The council accepted a $15,080 grant from the Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program to purchase portable radios for the Hammond Police Department; no local match was required. Separately, the council approved a purchase of five dashboard cameras for the police fleet totaling $48,423 under state contract number 4400‑028‑582; the equipment is bundled with a five‑year service agreement to lock in pricing.

• Hammond BBQ / downtown events: The council approved two separate resolutions authorizing Hammond BBQ Inc. to sell or serve alcohol on city property for downtown event dates (March 28–29, 2025, and May 28–29, 2025) and granted corresponding waivers of the open container ordinance for the event boundaries described in the resolutions. Brian Chiry (Hammond BBQ Inc.) outlined the events and said proceeds support local charities.

• Introduction — Hammond North Shore Regional Airport fees: City staff introduced an ordinance to increase fees for leases and services at Hammond North Shore Regional Airport; the introduction provides public notice and schedules a public hearing at the next council meeting. Staff said the airport authority board approved the rates and an appraisal showed rates consistent with appraised values; an effective date of July 1 was noted in the introduction.

All listed resolutions and introductions passed or were introduced by recorded voice votes with council members recorded as “Aye.” Specific vote tallies were recorded on the meeting record as unanimous “Aye” votes among council members present.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Hammond, LA - City Council Meeting - January 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Hammond City Council on Jan. 28 approved a package of routine resolutions and introductions, including event alcohol permits and open‑container waivers, downtown board appointments, equipment purchases for the police department, and acceptance of a residual donation from a dissolved mortgage authority.","taxTitle","Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana","taxId",4559,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677482,"Hammond council introduces 180‑day moratorium on new billboards to study sign rules",102,789000,891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172864-e09c5047852160a0179c11bd9927f8e4&start=789&end=891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172864-e09c5047852160a0179c11bd9927f8e4/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/6677482/Hammond/Tangipahoa-Parish/Louisiana/Hammond-council-introduces-180day-moratorium-on-new-billboards-to-study-sign-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677482-ab35c8270713090c978a2daf3650907b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773738834&Signature=XjFY4UGUwVgA1DzD6BDlCWe-YE0L3l7OGW~1CWj01lbukVGqXCeIKvihfvTr70LpjWdyakJP40UY6GU4G1rxGhXZVEq-c571hEhpPcDyBNYrrGpQDvd4Iqg83qbEeTZERHvfv3QV02ruxoYUEEZ7KrNzWqcba5GwIRrWrV5zQ40HFzcTmWp2FSeG9jvqpru7xnXnozinSe6JYVWyoam6Y085Bcw0n7LExWqC8TKDqwN0tty7w6cR5ZaWhSR~NVIS3vUE-0DmCplLCOuCFu5sGTfXYnQsd0Q2BueerM4CnQeP7YxHJihaC-G-YNntXiaprrp8dZ8HERNGONxuevAWcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond City Council on Jan. 28 voted to introduce an ordinance establishing a temporary 180‑day moratorium on acceptance and processing of permits for off‑premises signs and billboards within the city.

Councilwoman Gonzales, who introduced the measure, said she received complaints about recently placed billboards and believes the Unified Development Code (UDC) lacks adequate controls on billboard density and the approval process. She asked planning staff to provide at least two example ordinances from other jurisdictions so the council can consider updates to Hammond’s UDC.

“I looked at the UDC. I think that it is lacking in controlling density and I have some questions about the approval process,” Gonzales said. “I have prepared this moratorium to give us about six months to come up with the best practices and best changes in the UDC.” She also said a prior moratorium on new billboards had been ended when the UDC was adopted, and the proposed temporary moratorium would allow staff and council time to research alternatives.

The council voted to introduce the ordinance; a motion to introduce passed by recorded voice vote with council members noting “Aye.” The introduction triggers a public notice and a fuller hearing at the next council meeting, at which the council will accept public comment and consider final action.","Councilwoman Gonzales introduced a temporary 180‑day moratorium on off‑premises signs and billboards, citing complaints about density and gaps in the city's Unified Development Code; the council voted to introduce the ordinance for later public hearing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6677487,"Hammond council approves rezoning at 1009 Jim Fagan Drive to allow self‑storage expansion",571,106000,677000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2172864-e09c5047852160a0179c11bd9927f8e4&start=106&end=677","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2172864-e09c5047852160a0179c11bd9927f8e4/thumbnail_106000.jpg","/articles/6677487/Hammond/Tangipahoa-Parish/Louisiana/Hammond-council-approves-rezoning-at-1009-Jim-Fagan-Drive-to-allow-selfstorage-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677487-e52a22496e515d2eeeee12e363e53687/orig.mp4?Expires=1773738834&Signature=VJBv-wWP-bXlL4oqGuvVgQDCSin~zcjn4uxeyD~183OKs1KWZ3Dc03v~-i4Kk4mAIU27NDmsPXI8coLZko-Uif3C3agrv7zIEVR7TmuUimJvGfaHYRx7-Tto0g2iKllhJudq8HUcnmUcllie98wDtQwLx2bY5GUTmxXL~CRJOwQtb6Tvt-eTx1HVb7A489aOsta2aA21nxAcEhQmaDD0hD~F~B1pVBfy5lxTnzCojOmfyoE7ipQo29UR4Kb~RC9hCcYv73yumX2W1jlG8CJ2k2SmazCBQhcIM2vdhGlKcvuvZgDicjaf~-84BhyNPtAVjfTMyfadimFtccWywjIvUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hammond City Council on Jan. 28 gave final adoption to an ordinance rezoning 1009 Jim Fagan Drive from MXN to MXC to allow an existing self‑storage operator to expand across the street.

Planning staff and the council said the change is required because the MXN zoning classification does not allow self storage while MXC does; the rezoning follows a preliminary plat prepared by Martin Surveying Solutions LLC dated 6/27/24. Darby Lambert, speaking for applicant Brian Dozier, told the council the proposal is for a single, climate‑controlled building with a concrete drive around the structure and an estimated “around a 150 and up” storage units range.

“This is just storage. It’s actually one big building, all climate controlled,” Lambert said during the public hearing. City staff told the council the planning and zoning commission, the planning director and planning coordinator reviewed the request and recommended approval.

Council members asked about materials and site layout. Lambert said the preliminary drawing shown to the council was prepared after the planning commission meeting and that the developer is willing to alter the facade or design “to accommodate and have it look like we want it to look.” Lambert said the building is expected to be metal and that the developer can modify the design to address council or community concerns.

A motion to approve final adoption carried on a voice vote; council members recorded as voting “Aye” were Councilman David Herriot, Councilman Andrews, Councilwoman Gonzales, Councilman Leon, Councilman Wells and Councilman De Vitterio. The ordinance was recorded as ordinance number 1.

The council did not specify additional conditions on the zoning change in the public record beyond the plan and plat referenced during the hearing. The city’s planning staff will retain the preliminary plat and any site plans submitted with the building permit and final site review process.","The Hammond City Council gave final approval to rezone 1009 Jim Fagan Drive from MXN to MXC, clearing the way for an expansion of a climate‑controlled self‑storage facility after planning staff recommended approval.","actionData","errors"]

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