Darren Olagues, president of Cleco Power
A $3.53 billion bid to buy Cleco, the utility company that serves Eunice, and turn it into a privately-owned company drew the skepticism of Jack Burson, Eunice alderman at-large.
Jack Burson, Eunice alderman at-large, listens to Don Reber, chairman of the Eunice Economic Development Committee, urge aldermen to act on a master plan for the city during Tuesday’s meeting. At left is Mayor Rusty Moody. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Talk of a master plan for Eunice elicited a sharp response from Jack Burson, alderman at-large, even as the council approved naming steering committee members by Aug. 18.
The Eunice Board of Aldermen are to meet Tuesday beginning with a public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
The creation of a steering committee of 11 people to study the cost effectiveness of a master plan for Eunice was approved Tuesday by aldermen.
Alderman Marion “Nootsie” Sattler said the committee would provide progress reports back to the council on a periodic basis in his motion.
A Walmart Neighborhood Market Store is planned for the northeast corner of St. Mary and U.S. 190. The site is to be annexed into the city of Eunice. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
A $3 increase in the basic natural gas rate charge was approved by Eunice aldermen Tuesday night without any public comment.
The increase is on the first 1,000 cubic feet of gas.
