Comments on: Century, Pensacola At Stalemate Over North Escambia Gas Franchise

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 22 May 2014 22:07:25 +0000

When the franchise rights expire in 2018 for Century, one option that could happen is the City of Pensacola assumes responsibility for all Natural Gas Services. Might be a time to consider building bridges with the BCC and seek a middle ground.

By: bama54

bama54 — Thu, 22 May 2014 20:02:50 +0000

just listening: just remember we have 5 County Commissioners, and 4 of them represent Pensacola, and 1 for district 5!! The odds are not good!!

By: tired of politics

tired of politics — Thu, 22 May 2014 16:08:40 +0000

Again the south end of county has done something illegal…if this were and individual they would go after them….but they don´t even respond and stop “stealing” from Century. They take away our schools and county offices so we have to drive further than necessary to take card of business or to educate our children. If they won´t respond and do what is right maybe it can be taken even higher….we should all contact Gov Scott to have the counties business practices checked into….they only want downtown Pensacola to get everything and forget the county extends a lot further north.

By: just listening

just listening — Thu, 22 May 2014 14:47:33 +0000

Clearly A wrong has been done by Energy Services of Pensacola–no doubt about it. The infringement was the beginning and now a ha-d-ha-ha at Century as to who the big guy is and setting back and doing nothing to rectify the WRONG but maybe padding the pockets of some commissioners and a Lawyer or two in the process to insure they get what they want. Century has good intentions and want to serve these customers and was probably never notified when services was desired or needed since there was no conversation between Energy services of Pensacola and Century. The Schools, Businesses and private customers in this area are not to blame they are just caught In the middle. The threat of cutting them off is a Big bully threat from Energy Services of Pensacola. The simple answer and right thing to do is for Energy Services of Pensacola to OWN up to its underhanded actions and threats to customers. Transfer the installed Service now in existence to Century with no Strings attached for the YEARS of income that Century was deprived of and JUST walk away. Allow Century to install a Meter at the Francize line of the existing Supply line and go elsewhere to do business. Otherwise Century should call their bluff and spend the last Dime in the Coffers and show them a lesson. Surely there are Justly Mannered Folk on the County Commission that see the where the fault lies. If it comes to Litigations, there too are folk that can see the Energy Services of Pensacola’s short comings and clear the air in Century’s favor. Just saying

By: Robert S.

Robert S. — Thu, 22 May 2014 13:41:20 +0000

“Pensacola” leadership does not appear to be really interested in all of the city boundaries but is focused on the downtown area where the growth is in bars and small businesses hiring people at minimum wage.
Only reason one can see for “Pensacola” to be interested in the gas service to the north end is financial and territorial in wanting to have a monopoly on all natural gas services in Escambia County.
For the city gas to threaten cutting off fuel to homes and to schools gives the public a perception of them being mean and bullying.

By: Matt Dannheisser

Matt Dannheisser — Thu, 22 May 2014 13:36:20 +0000

The larger and more important issue is that Pensacola is charging the Town’s customers substantially more than what Century would charge. Those customers may not be aware of the extent to which they are being overcharged. Anyone who is affected and interested in learning more is encouraged to contact the Century Town Clerk, Leslie Gonzales (850-256-3208) for more information.

By: linda

linda — Thu, 22 May 2014 12:41:18 +0000

Things are done by those that benefit from them…another issue of out of sight out of mind . nothing will be done until its too late .they want growth..but their interest in the needs of a sparse community doesn’t apply to them . lets wait and see actions . but they do have the funds and means for those that are in the circle.

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 22 May 2014 10:13:32 +0000

It seems to me that this is another case of Pensacola’s wanting to use the north end of the county for it’s own benefit and not doing anything to help the north end. It is just about greed. And it is a shame that Century should even have to fight this battle when Pensacola gas has been in the wrong to begin with.