Caroline Bauer, a Sulphur resident, told the City Council the proposed lease or sale to Lake Charles Methanol 2 would "have a huge negative impact on our city and parish," arguing the project previously relied on federal subsidies and could seek further credits and loan guarantees that limit local tax revenue. "If you approve this ordinance moving forward, you will be laying the groundwork for that to happen. Please vote no," she said.

Bart Lubow, who lives in the Maplewood area, said the council's "first and primary responsibility" is residents' safety and that he had seen no credible mitigation or emergency response plan for the pipelines associated with the project. "There is nothing that we have seen to date that mitigates the risk that this pipeline poses," Lubow said.

Other speakers described long histories of industrial pollution in nearby Mossville and West Calcasieu and warned about cumulative public‑health harms, potential blast‑zone issues near homes and schools, and the loss of control if the city conveys land to a private holding company. Deborah Ramirez, CEO of Mossville Environmental Action Now, said residents have "no land to spare" and urged the council to say no to further development of CO2 pipeline infrastructure.

At the dais, the administration acknowledged it had received a financially significant offer and said staff felt it would be irresponsible not to formally evaluate the opportunity and present it to the council for discussion. The administration emphasized it could not confirm whether Lake Charles Methanol would proceed with or without the city.

Council members and multiple commenters also raised sewer capacity and land‑preservation concerns: several speakers said the parcel is one of the few areas available to expand the regional wastewater plant that serves West Calcasieu and warned selling it could preclude a needed expansion. One resident said the wastewater plant expansion is "10 years overdue" and that selling remaining expansion land would be "irreplaceable" for the city.

Procedurally, the council moved to introduce ordinance 95‑25 ("authorizing the mayor to execute a buy/sale agreement between the City of Sulphur and Lake Charles Methanol 2 and authorize the sale of property located adjacent to the wastewater treatment facility"). The motion to introduce was made and seconded and the item proceeded for council consideration; the transcript records additional roll‑call activity and a brief recess while council continued deliberations. The transcript does not record a final sale closing in this meeting.

Why it matters: speakers framed the question as one of long‑term control over critical infrastructure and public safety versus a short‑term financial offer. Commenters emphasized prior failed versions of the project that used federal funding, the potential for future federal tax credits, and the risk that permanent conveyance to a holding company would eliminate local control. Council members asked for staff analysis and the administration noted the need to study the offer formally before any final vote.

Next steps: the ordinance was formally introduced for council consideration (ordinance 95‑25). The transcript shows public comment, council discussion and procedural votes associated with introduction and scheduling; the transcript does not document a completed sale or final adoption of ordinance 95‑25 at this meeting.

Quotes: "If you approve this ordinance moving forward, you will be laying the groundwork for that to happen. Please vote no," Caroline Bauer said. "Your first and primary responsibility as elected officials for the City of Sulphur is the safety, well‑being and health of our residents," Bart Lubow said.

The council did not announce a final closing or conveyance in the meeting; public opposition and requests for further analysis were a dominant theme of the hearing.