Brett Flaherty

Malibu property sale for luxury RV and cabin resort

Supporters say the sale would recover more than the town overpaid for the land; opponents say a rec center or housing would generate far more long-term economic value.

Payson Golf Club rezone for 125 manufactured homes

Critics say manufactured homes could drag down values of nearby homes worth $450,000-$900,000.

Rumsey Park PFAS treatment funding

$20 million WIFA request pending; $1.5 million already secured for design; media replacement estimated in the hundreds of thousands every ~3 years.

Wildfire evacuation route scoping (Green Valley Parkway extension)

No new cost — town's share was already funded per the original cost estimate.

PSPRS Pension Debt Refinancing

$20 million in pension debt will be paid off over a ten-year payment plan.

Remote-control boats on Green Valley Park Lake

Flock surveillance camera pause

The system was grant-funded; ongoing costs end with the October 8 discontinuation.

Police accountability questioned over 90-year-old's arrest

Town facility waste collection contract

$63,827.30 per year for town facility waste service.

Four-way stop debate at Main Street and Green Valley Parkway

A four-way stop would cost little, but engineers warn it would add delay for the ~300 east-west vehicles at peak — and an unwarranted stop creates liability risk.

AI permitting technology pilot

Free pilot now; after that, roughly $10-$100 per permit or an annual fee, possibly offset by a technology fee on applicants.

Lions Club concession stand at Rumsey Park

No purchase cost; future operating and maintenance costs come from the Parks and Recreation budget.

Emergency clause policy

Council Member Flaherty noted skipping the emergency clause on the recent PSPRS bond may have cost the town roughly $600,000-$700,000 in higher interest.

Magistrate term extension

A four-year agreement would lock in the magistrate's salary, avoiding renegotiation every two years.

DANCO Affordable Housing Ground Lease Extension

The land cost the town about $3.2 million (~$165,000/acre); lease payment terms haven't been set yet.

2026 Primary Election Results and New Leadership

Prop 420's approval lets the town keep its existing spending baseline rather than being capped by state limits — no immediate tax change.

Town Manager contract extension

A third year of the manager's contract extends his salary and benefits terms; specifics were not disclosed.

Wildfire preparedness and Firewise enforcement

Decker asked the town to fund firewise ordinance enforcement and evacuation planning; no funding was committed.

FY 2026-2027 Final Budget Adoption

The budget balances with about $120,000 surplus and a 2.8% employee raise.

Beverage policy at town events

Consent Agenda (B.1–B.4)

Ordinance No. 2026-110 — Magistrate term extended to four years

Resolution No. 2026-045 — Appoint Donald Garvin as Town Magistrate

Resolution No. 2026-047 — Lions Club concession stand MOU at Rumsey Park

Resolution No. 2026-048 — ADOT IGA amendment for wildfire evacuation route

2027 Council meeting schedule

Approval of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of October 28, 2026.

Council Decision Request filed by Victoria Andrews, Information Technology Director, to Approve the Bridging Agreement between the Town of Payson and RingCentral Telecommunications using the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Agreement.

Consent Agenda (B.1 minutes; B.2 FY 2026-2027 Pension Funding Policy)

Waste Collection Agreement for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.1)

Executive session on Payson Golf Club Escrow and Funding Agreement (H.4)

Postponement of Ordinance No. 2026-109 rezoning (F.1)

Collaborative Partnerships LLC / ASU agreement (H.2)

Consent Agenda (B.1-B.3)

Remove B.4 Pension Funding Policy from Consent Agenda

Resolution No. 2026-044 — Procurement Policy Amendment

S.A.V.E. Procurement Services Agreement (H.1)

Town Manager Employment Agreement Amendment (H.2)

Approval of Meeting Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting of September 23, 2026.

Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes

to approve the Consent Agenda

to award the Group 1 Waste Collection & Disposal Services Contract to Waste Management of Arizona in the amount of $63,827.30 per year

to Enter Recess to convene executive session

to postpone Item F.1. to a later date

to postpone Item F.1. to a later date

to approve the Consent Agenda

to Enter Recess to convene executive session

to award the Group 1 Waste Collection & Disposal Services Contract to Waste Management of Arizona in the amount of $63,827.30 per year

Postponement of Ordinance No. 2026-109 rezoning (F.1)

Consent Agenda (B.1-B.3)

Resolution No. 2026-044 — Procurement Policy Amendment

S.A.V.E. Procurement Services Agreement (H.1)

Town Manager Employment Agreement Amendment (H.2)

recess to executive session.

to Approve entering into the S.A.V.E. Procurement Services agreement.

to approve all items listed on the Consent Agenda except Item B.4.

to Approve F.1) Discussion/possible action regarding Resolution No. 2026-044 captioned as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING FINANCIAL POLICY 504 –

to Approve the first amendment to the Town Manager's Employment agreement.

Highway 260 property acquisition — executive session and staff direction (H.4)

to Approve the first amendment to the Town Manager's Employment agreement.

recess to executive session.

to Approve F.1) Discussion/possible action regarding Resolution No. 2026-044 captioned as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PAYSON, ARIZONA, AMENDING FINANCIAL POLICY 504 –

to approve all items listed on the Consent Agenda except Item B.4.

to Approve entering into the S.A.V.E. Procurement Services agreement.

direct staff as to H.2. as discussed in executive session.

to Enter Recess to convene executive session.

direct Christina Estes-Werther as to H.3. to move forward with details as discussed in executive session to extend Town Manager Darren Coldwell's contract for a third year.

to Enter Recess to convene executive session.

direct staff as to H.2. as discussed in executive session.

direct Christina Estes-Werther as to H.3. to move forward with details as discussed in executive session to extend Town Manager Darren Coldwell's contract for a third year.

to Enter Recess to convene executive session.

direct staff as to H.2. as discussed in executive session.

direct Christina Estes-Werther as to H.3. to move forward with details as discussed in executive session to extend Town Manager Darren Coldwell's contract for a third year.

to Approve the application for a Series 10 Liquor License filed by Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz, agent for Walgreen Arizona Drug Co.

to approve all items listed on the Consent Agenda except Item B.2.

to Approve Item B.2) Council Decision Request filed by David Christian, Finance Director, to transfer funds to remedy negative fund balances.

to Approve Ordinance No. 2026-105 ADOPTING CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL CODES, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, TO SERVE AS THE TOWN’S BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND FIRE CODE.

to Approve Resolution No. 2026-032 DECLARING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS TO BE PUBLIC RECORDS TO SERVE AS THE TOWN’S BUILDING REGULATIONS AND FIRE CODE; AND DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TO MAINTAIN COPIES THEREOF A

to Approve Resolution No. 2026-041 TO NAME THE RUMSEY 3 BALLFIELD "TED PETTET FIELD."

to Approve Resolution No. 2026-042 TO NAME THE MAIN ARENA AT THE PAYSON EVENT CENTER “BILL ARMSTRONG ARENA.”

to Approve Resolution No. 2026-034 as amended to reflect the following language in section 11: not to exceed an 11-year term after initial execution and not to exceed 6.25%

to approve the Consent Agenda

to Approve funds from the Council Contingency Fund as previously agreed with Woda Cooper not to exceed $190,000

to Approve application for a Series 012 Restaurant Liquor License filed by Mingyi Sun, agent for AI Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

to Approve application for a Series 012 Restaurant Liquor License filed by Daniel Kang agent for Chicken Time

to Approve application for a Series 012 Restaurant Liquor License filed by Richard Stockman, agent for Fargo's

to Approve Resolution No. 2026-034

Consent Agenda (B.1–B.6)

Council Contingency Funds for LIHTC Housing Project (H.1)

to approve Resolution No. 2026-035 CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE JULY 21, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION, AND ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER