1162025 POLICE PSPRS BOARD MEETING MINUTES APPROVE.PDF

Minutes of the Tempe Police Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board meeting hosted virtually via 
Cisco Webex and in person at the Human Resources Conference Room located at 20 E. 6th Street Tempe, AZ 
85281 on Thursday November 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Boardmembers Present (via Webex):
Boardmembers Present (in person): Boardmembers Absent:
Andy Arredondo
Keith Burke
None
Brian Kidd
Lori Messer 
 
 
Christian Phillips 
 
 
 
 
 
City Staff Present (via Webex): 
City Staff Present (in person):
Legal Counsel Present:
Kathleen Broman, HR Manager
Tammy Milhon, HR Specialist
Lesli Sorensen (in person)
Nichole Gonzalez, Workers Comp. 
Program Specialist 
Sarah Jenkins, Administrative 
Supervisor 
Robert Wisniewski, attorney for  
Thomas Lundberg & Zachary Hyde 
(in person)
Matt Quick, HR Specialist
 
 
 
Chair Keith Burke called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m.  
1.
Consideration of Meeting Minutes
Motion by Christian Phillips to approve the September 4, 2025 Police PSPRS Board Meeting Minutes and the 
September 4, Police PSPRS Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes; second by Brian Kidd. Motion passed on a 
voice vote 5-0.  
 
Ayes: Chair Burke; Boardmembers Arredondo, Kidd, Messer and Phillips 
Nays: None 
Absent: None 
2.
Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session, if necessary 
Motion by Christian Phillips to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the 
Board’s Legal Counsel and to discuss confidential records by law; second by Brian Kidd. Motion passed on a voice 
vote 5-0.  
Ayes: Chair Burke; Boardmembers Arredondo, Kidd, Messer and Phillips 
Nays: None 
Absent: None 
 
The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 2:11 p.m. The Board reconvened at 2:29 p.m. 
 
 
 
Minutes 
Tempe Police Public Safety Personnel
Retirement System Board 
November 6, 2025

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3.
Hearing on the Application for Accidental Disability Benefits for Thomas Brandon Lundberg 
(continued from February 6, 2025 and August 7, 2025)
Chair Burke said that this is a continuation of the hearing on the application for accidental disability benefits for 
Thomas Brandon Lundberg. At the February 6, 2025 hearing, the Board made a motion to table the application until 
such time as a decision has been made by the Administrative Law Judge.  At the August 7, 2025 meeting, the Board 
made a motion to accept the application and send the applicant for an Independent Medical Exam. The results of the 
IME have been submitted to the Board. At today’s hearing the Board must determine whether the documentation 
submitted is sufficient to make a determination on Mr. Lundberg’s application.  
 
Motion by Chris Phillips to approve the application for accidental disability benefits for Thomas Brandon Lundberg 
based on the results of the Independent Medical Exam; Second by Brian Kidd. Motion passed on a voice vote 5-0.  
 
Ayes: Chair Burke; Boardmembers Arredondo, Kidd, Messer and Phillips 
Nays: None 
Absent: None 
 
The following questions from the Accidental Disability Questionnaire, Form P5-LB-A were read out loud and verbally 
affirmed by the Board: 
 
1. Did the employee file the application after the disabling incident, or within one year of ceasing to be an employee? 
Yes  
2. Did (or will) the employee terminate by a reason of disability? Yes  
3. Did employment terminate based on a disciplinary action? No  
4. If the member’s period of DROP has ended, if applicable, did (or will) the employee terminate by a reason of 
disability? Not Applicable 
5. Is the employee still working in a position within their job classification that the Local Board considers a reasonable 
range of duties position? No  
6. Has the employee refused a position within their job classification that the Local Board considered a reasonable 
range of duties? No  
7. Did the injury or condition occur prior to the current PSPRS membership date? No 
8. Was the injury or condition the result of an event incurred during the performance of the employee’s duty? Yes  
 
Chair Burke asked if anyone would like to address the board.  
 
Mr. Lundberg read the following statement: 
Thank you to the board for approving the application. I gave everything to this career, oftentimes, I gave too much, 
oftentimes, at the expense of my family. There have been a number of people who supported my career, too many to 
name and I’ll reach out to them individually. I want to thank my wife, Megan, who has sacrificed so much and been 
my strength when I needed it most. Thank you.  
 
4.
Hearing on the Application for Accidental Disability Benefits for Zachary Hyde (continued from 
September 4, 2025)
Chair Burke said that this is a continuation of the hearing on the application for accidental disability benefits for 
Zachary Hyde. At the September 4, 2025 hearing, the Board made a motion to table the application pending receipt 
of additional medical records as well as the police incident report from 6/20/2024, Mr. Hyde’s personnel file and 
Internal Affairs files. The additional materials have been provided to the Board. At today’s hearing the Board must 
determine whether the documentation submitted is sufficient to conclude that the statutory requirements are satisfied 
for the Board to direct that Mr. Hyde be sent for an Independent Medical Exam (IME).

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Chair Burke asked if anyone would like to address the board. Mr. Wisniewski, attorney for Zachary Hyde, had no 
comments to add. Boardmember Arredondo said that there is compelling information that he’d like more time to 
review as it came to boardmembers late. Mr. Kidd said that the documentation was 85 pages, and he agrees with Mr. 
Arredondo that additional time to review would be beneficial.  
Motion by Christian Phillips to table the application to allow additional time to review the application; Second by Brian 
Kidd. Motion passed on a voice vote 5-0.  
Ayes: Chair Burke; Boardmembers Arredondo, Kidd, Messer and Phillips 
Nays: None 
Absent: None 
5.
New Members 
Motion by Brian Kidd to approve the new member applications of Sean Bunker (pre-existing condition), Elmer 
Coronado Gomez, Cameron Garcia, Jaiah Grondin (pre-existing condition), Reginald Kindle, Jr. Samuel 
Richardson, Quinn Rush (pre-existing condition), Tyler Sandoval (pre-existing condition) and Morgan 
Williams; Second by Chris Phillips. Motion passed on a voice vote 4-0.  
 
Ayes: Chair Burke; Boardmembers Kidd, Messer, and Phillips 
Nays: None 
Absent: Boardmember Arredondo 
 
6.
Future Meeting Date 
The next meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025.  
 
7.
Future Agenda Items 
No future agenda items discussed. 
8.
Public Appearances
There were no public appearances. 
Adjournment 
Motion to adjourn by Andy Arredondo; second by Christian Phillips. Motion passed on a voice vote 5-0.  
Ayes: Chair Burke; Boardmembers Arredondo, Kidd, Messer and Phillips 
Nays: None 
Absent: None 
 
The meeting adjourned at 2:42 p.m.  
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Kathleen Broman, Local Board Secretary