By Joseph Slacian
jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
WABASH, Ind. – Dee Byerly, a 13 ½-year member of the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety, participated in his last board meeting on Thursday, June 15.
Byerly will leave the board effect July 1.
He said he enjoyed his time on the board, but believes it is time to move on.
Byerly, the former Chief Operating Officer of North Central Co-op, served on the board for 12 years under Mayor Bob Vanlandingham.
Mayor Scott Long convinced Byerly to serve on the board for six months during the transition period between the two administrations.
“Somehow, that turned into 18 months,” Byerly joked.
Long thanked Byerly for his time on the board, and presented him a plaque honoring him for his time.