The Sulphur City Council on June 9 approved an amended landowner‑authorization that allows Lake Charles Methanol 2 LLC (LCM) to enter city property for site surveys, soil borings and environmental assessments as part of a preliminary study to evaluate whether the site is suitable for a longer‑term lease or project.

The meeting drew extended public comment. Cindy Robertson, a resident who identified herself from 624 West Surdine, urged the council to table the measure and review the full packet. "If this is where they're gonna run the pipeline ... that means there's a CO2 pipeline that will come through," Robertson said; she urged delaying any action until the community had enough information and a legible map showing proposed work.

Elizabeth Myers (2011 North Pagleys Parkway) asked the council to protect city land value and insisted the city limit or condition access so that property value and future municipal use are protected if the company later decides not to proceed. John McDaniel, an engineering consultant who said he has worked on methanol projects since 2011, said permits had been obtained under prior incarnations of the project and that the company is evaluating constructability and site expansion options.

Legal counsel and staff frequently noted the agreement before the council is limited to site study authorization, not a lease or construction approval. Council legal counsel emphasized indemnification language in the document and that any future lease or construction agreement would return to council for full approval.

After public comment and a short amendment process to clean up corporate names and contract language, the council held a roll call vote on the amendment to allow LCM to enter and study the site; the amendment passed. Councilors said any future lease, terms, compensation and project specifics would require separate action and opportunity for public review.