Frank “Buddy” Helton Jr., chairman of the Central St. Landry Economic Development District, speak at the June 5 Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
A sewer plant built to assist development along Interstate 49 in the Opelousas area appears headed to a showdown at the next St. Landry Parish Council meeting.
The issue is whether or not the plant’s ownership can be transferred to the City of Opelousas.
Parish President Jessie Bellard vetoed the transfer after the Council approved a transfer on a 8-1 vote. Three Council members were absent fr…
