Byron council accepts resignation, approves event and sampling compensation, and records wage adjustments

The Byron Town Council on July 14 accepted the resignation of Councilman Mikey Brightly and approved several administrative items affecting staffing and event finances.

Council accepted Brightly’s resignation; the minutes note he submitted a letter and "expressed his thanks to the Town." Councilmembers discussed how to fill the open seat by appointment or election but took no final action in the meeting notes.

The council voted to approve an additional $200 Byron Days event fee (motion by Brandon Hessenthaler, seconded by Mikey Brightly) and directed that funds raised through Byron Days be deposited into the Recreation Department Fund for future events. The council also approved compensating non-town personnel $50 when they transport time-sensitive water or sewer samples to Billings, to maintain compliance without diverting town staff time (motion by Karma Sanders, seconded by Mikey Brightly).

Clerk/Treasurer Nicole Hunter was authorized to contact Wade Hirshi for office audit support if required. Mayor Clark proposed adding three days bereavement leave plus two days for out-of-town travel for full-time employees; no motion was recorded for that item in the minutes. During an executive session to discuss personnel and hourly wages, the council approved wage adjustments and reconvened to record that action.

Public comment included a request from Linda Neville to investigate the museum’s temperature; staff were directed to contact Grizzly Plumbing. The council scheduled a Rural Water kickoff meeting for Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. before the regular council meeting to continue project planning.

The council adjourned after completing the agenda.