Finance Committee Meeting | December 8, 2025

The City of Watertown Finance Committee met on December 8, 2025, to discuss several financial and procurement-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a new solid waste contract with a new vendor offering significant savings estimated at approximately $71,000 annually compared to the previous Waste Management contract. The committee also reviewed and approved EMS billing write-offs for uncollectible accounts and discussed the 2026 payroll resolution, which implemented a revised pay table based on a recent pay study, including a 2% increase and structural corrections to pay grades. Additionally, the committee reviewed the final status of Tax Increment District (TID) number four, including the reassignment of a refund balance and deliberated on the allocation of remaining funds for future capital projects, with a motion passed to update the annual streets account allocation and hold remaining funds for future use. Several closed sessions were held concerning legal advice and claims, with motions to disallow certain claims. The meeting concluded with no further procurement actions.