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West Lafayette council authorizes mayor to sign 36‑month natural gas contract
Summary
After a citizen presentation and staff recommendation, the Village Council authorized the mayor to sign a 36‑month natural gas supply agreement (IGS/Palmer Energy) at a staff‑estimated price of about $711 per MCF; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote.
The Village of West Lafayette Council voted to authorize the mayor to sign a 36‑month natural gas agreement with Palmer Energy for the IGS term after staff said refreshed pricing will be confirmed before signature.
During the citizens comment period, Mr. Snaply told the council the village’s current recommended price is "559" and reviewed market pressures driving prices higher, saying the rise is linked to electric demand and liquefied natural gas exports. He told council members the staff recommendation was for a 36‑month fixed rate and that the staff had a February 9 pricing estimate of "711 with IGS Energy." "There is still no fee to leave or no fee to join at any time," Snaply added when describing program terms.
Council members moved to allow administrative signature by the mayor so staff can refresh pricing during regular business hours and complete the contract logistics; councilors said the timing is logistical because suppliers are closed at the 7 p.m. meeting hour. The motion to authorize the mayor to sign the Palmer Energy IGS 36‑month term at approximately $711 per MCF passed on a roll‑call vote with recorded votes in the transcript: Mabel — yes; Mau — yes; Yoh — no; Hersy — yes; Co — yes; Fisher — yes. The council announced the motion carried.
The action follows staff advice that refreshed pricing would be obtained the morning after the meeting and that the mayor would sign administratively to capture market pricing. No contract text or final price was provided at the meeting; council members said staff would return any updated numbers to the mayor and council if necessary.
The council moved next to routine committee reports and other agenda items.
