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Sweetwater names new board members and proclaims "Eddie Byram Day" recognizing police chief’s 25 years
Summary
The mayor proclaimed July 1, 2026, as Eddie Byram Day and the board approved several reappointments and appointments to city boards and commissions, including reappointments to the industrial development, planning, library, building‑codes and heritage museum boards.
Mayor and board members recognized Police Chief Robert E. Byram with a formal proclamation marking his 25 years of service to Sweetwater and Monroe County and declared July 1, 2026, "Eddie Byram Day." Chief Byram thanked the board.
The board also handled multiple appointments and reappointments across city boards. Actions taken included the reappointment of Richard Collette to the industrial development board for a four‑year term; the reappointment of Jason Dacus to the economic development board; the appointment of Steve Hearn to the planning commission; the reappointment of Mary Chapman to the historic zoning commission; reappointments or continuations discussed for health, education and housing board members; reappointment of Susan Turpin to the Heritage Museum Board with one seat tabled for a later appointment; reappointment of Sam Mosier to the building codes board through 2029; and appointments of Kathy Bargner and Mary Seals to the library board for terms expiring July 1, 2029.
The recorder requested adding Savannah Frank to bank signatories for front-office needs; the board approved the addition.
Why it matters: these appointments shape local boards that oversee planning, historic zoning, library services, building-code review and economic development, affecting city operations and community programs.
What’s next: open vacancies discussed during the meeting will be addressed at future sessions; several reappointments and appointments carried by voice vote without recorded opposition.
