Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Payson City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with low priority
Lobbyist Consulting Agreement
A proposed consulting agreement with Legislative Executive Consulting, LLC — reportedly $20,000 a month — was pulled from the consent agenda and tabled over cost and missing scope-of-work concerns.
Building air conditioning failure
City Hall's AC finally quit — the unit had been budgeted for replacement three years running. Council told staff to get it fixed with money already set aside; expect AC back by next summer.
Cemetery fee changes
Cemetery fees were updated, but the city clarified infant burials and resident veteran fees are NOT going up — confusing paperwork made it look like a jump from $600 to $850. Non-resident fees did rise, and the sexton now has discretion for special circumstances.
Santaquin ends solid waste agreement
Santaquin told Payson its solid waste agreement is no longer cost-effective and will renew with its current carrier — meaning Payson got outbid on the regional contract.