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Byron council authorizes city attorney to begin property negotiations after closed session

City of Byron Mayor and Council · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Following a closed session on real estate on Oct. 11, 2021, the Byron City Council authorized City Attorney Brian Causey to begin negotiations on the property discussed; the council returned to open session and approved the authorization by unanimous vote.

Byron — After meeting in closed session to discuss real estate, the Byron City Council on Oct. 11 authorized City Attorney Brian Causey to begin negotiations on the property discussed in that closed session.

At 6:24 p.m. the council voted to enter closed session under O.C.G.A. 50‑14‑2 for the purpose of discussing real estate matters. The motion to enter closed session was made by Council Member Michael Chumbley and seconded by Council Member Chris Hodges; the minutes record five council members (Chris Hodges, Rusty Adams, James Richardson, Michael Chumbley and Alan Dorsey) as voting in favor and none as voting against. The minutes list attendees of the closed session as Mayor Michael Chidester, council members Rusty Adams, James Richardson, Michael Chumbley, Alan Dorsey and Chris Hodges, City Attorney Brian Causey, City Clerk Telina Allred and City Administrator Tiffany Sandefur.

The council returned to open session at 6:43 p.m. on a motion by Chris Hodges, seconded by Michael Chumbley. Immediately after, the council voted — on a motion by Michael Chumbley, seconded by Chris Hodges — to authorize City Attorney Brian Causey to begin negotiations on the property discussed during the closed session. The minutes record the authorization as approved unanimously; the minutes do not disclose details of the property or negotiation terms.

The council adjourned at 6:46 p.m.