Town attorney Scott Simpson briefed Pierson residents on Amendment 3, explaining larger homestead exemptions, a lower cap on non‑homestead assessed‑value growth, a CPI adjustment, and new limits on what ad valorem revenue may be used for — and what localities can do to respond.

Council members and residents heard estimates that Amendment 3 could reduce Pierson's ad valorem revenue by roughly 18–25% in early years (cited as about $110,000 first year and approaching $250,000 in later years). Staff outlined response options: raise millage up to the cap, create a fire assessment, trim services or seek grants.

Town planner Mark Grett told the council the Phase 1 collection system and lift station designs are 100% complete and a bid package for the plant is ready; construction is estimated at about $8.2–8.3 million and the planner said the State Revolving Fund historically covers roughly 80% as grant/forgiveness, leaving ~20% local share if grants are not larger.

Consultant Brad Blaze told the council the town’s 2020 facility plan must be updated and that the State Revolving Fund (SRF) could provide up to 80% principal forgiveness; he described a phased network serving roughly 100 service connections and a proposed treatment site near the airport and school.

Council approved a one‑year extension of its modified sheriff contract covering 88 hours per pay period at $179,245 for fiscal year 2026–27, while members discussed future options including an MSTU and the timing of county legal review and true‑up calculations.

Town attorney Scott Simpson said a July 29 ruling found a property-tax amendment's ballot title and language unlawful and misleading; the attorney general has 10 days to rewrite the language and plaintiffs then have 10 days to respond.