Council approves $9.98 million in claims, reappoints electrical board member and names library board appointee
Summary
The Hammond City Council approved claims totaling $9,977,572.96 by roll call and voted to reappoint Jorge Bautista to the electrical board and appoint Tracy Miller to the library board; all recorded votes were unanimous.
At its April 28 meeting, the Hammond City Council approved claims numbered 3379 through 3747, dated April 10 through April 24, 2025, totaling $9,977,572.96.
A motion to approve the claims was made and seconded; the clerk conducted a roll call and the record shows nine votes in favor, zero opposed. The clerk announced, “Let the record show 9 in favor, 0 opposed.”
The council also considered two board appointments under new and unfinished business. The council reappointed Jorge Bautista to the electrical board (his prior term had ended April 25). The motion carried on roll call, recorded as 9 in favor, 0 opposed.
The council then appointed Tracy Miller to the library board to fill a seat expiring Sept. 11, 2025. The motion to appoint Miller passed by roll call, with the clerk again indicating nine votes in favor and none opposed.
Why it matters: Routine financial approvals and board appointments shape municipal operations and governance. The claims approval represents the city’s near-term contractual and operating spend; the appointments fill two advisory or regulatory positions.
Ending: The meeting adjourned after public expression and no further council business.
