Nick Isgro, mayor of Waterville, speaks with City Manager Mike Roy before to a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Sydney Mayhew, Ward 4, explains why he wanted to sustain the budget veto during a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Bob Vear speaks about the 8.3 percent tax increase during a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Waterville resident, Thomas Klepach holds his daughter Islam Keplach, 6, as she describes why the community pool is important to her and her family during a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Matt Skehan, Waterville parks and recreation director, addresses budget concerns with the pool renovations during a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Mayor Nick Isgro discusses budget concerns during a city council meeting at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Mike Roy, city manager, holds his head in his hands during budget discussions during a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Amanda Isgro, wife of Mayor Nick Isgro, confronts Councilor Lauren Lessing, Ward 3, during a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Lauren Lessing, of Ward 3, listens to commenters during community notes at a city council meeting Tuesday at the city council chambers in Waterville.

Sydney Mayhew, Ward 4, wipes his brow during budget discussions during a city council meeting at the city council Tuesday chambers in Waterville.