Sulphur council introduces lease ordinance for Lake Charles Methanol 2; residents urge ‘no’ over pipeline and pollution concerns

The Sulphur City Council on Nov. 10 introduced an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement with Lake Charles Methanol 2 for city property adjacent to the wastewater treatment facility (Ordinance 94-25). Staff said the proposed lease would permit the company to use roughly 2.73 acres and carry an annual rent of $81,900; the staff presentation described the underlying municipal property as roughly 40 acres with the wastewater plant occupying about 15 acres and noted other leased parcels in the exhibit.

Council chair emphasized that the vote on the ordinance was introductory only: approval tonight would move the item to further review and a subsequent meeting for confirmation or denial, not constitute final disposition.

The meeting drew heavy public comment. Dozens of residents urged the council to oppose…