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HR reported 179 hires and 176 separations year-to-date. Of the separations, 81 were involuntary but that total includes seasonal and limited-term assignments ending; six were terminations and the remaining 99 were voluntary separations, HR said. The county currently has 43 open requisitions to fill 82 vacancies, many of which are seasonal.

HR Director Molly said implementation of the compensation consultant's recommendations will continue after her departure; staff provided two wage-grid scenarios in the packet: a projected 2026 grid and a market-adjusted comparison that moves several grades based on market analysis. Administrator Leonard said market-driven grade shifts were recommended where recruitment outages showed the county's prior grade placement was below market (for example, the recently recruited highway commissioner role required a grade move to align with market demand).

Committee members pressed for more detail on voluntary vs. involuntary separations and requested annual review of range shifts to avoid letting scales grow stale. HR said the county historically used a culture survey but resource constraints curtailed it; staff are exploring shorter, targeted \"pulse\" surveys and other staff-engagement strategies while continuing training, rounding and cross-department dialogue.

No committee action was taken; HR and administration will return with implementation timing for the compensation adjustments and more granular separation data.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marathon County Human Resources, Finance & Property Committee Meeting - 8/26/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Marathon County's Executive Committee discussed a recently completed compensation study and staffing turnover; HR reported 179 hires and 176 separations year-to-date and presented next steps on compensation-range changes and pulse-survey planning.","taxTitle","Marathon County, Wisconsin","taxId",4560,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488233,"Executive committee approves 2026 CIP project list and discusses funding options amid tight capacity",486,2775000,3261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225&start=2775&end=3261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225/thumbnail_2775000.jpg","/articles/6488233/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Executive-committee-approves-2026-CIP-project-list-and-discusses-funding-options-amid-tight-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488233-5ed8049d4bfc68e08d26cd78ac3c373e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489971&Signature=Jes86ZI708wWfNk1EMgCbXVCKJsaBPEAFNL1SN7rrzg0ArSoTyKHmwOmrTisz~QesriC4HO9GskKYfCmVGKJ1VSD-GeDOR7iLBN-zb0Cmsw3aT6EL8hCf0g80Z~O-jLoaY7G09tW3jMC3f07cZAxUn51BDPCcO7PEThPlRh-zXLonr5gqEW2M6q58E~vUwHTPsnq3CR-D6mKcbynKOVUcHBrh1yPXguHqVc9Cn5Y1kXrNrtkwkWZYr4ESoOgRYcOktHhLL~CokzxP2NpN2ckOmJOu9CC71zeZgWk6TgUGWdch8y6F8XTHBfpGsPImPUH3XMjKSv9mIPxCljAjBRuGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marathon County Executive Committee approved a 2026 capital improvement program (CIP) project list and discussed funding strategies, deferrals and risks tied to pushing projects into later years.

Chris (county staff) presented a revised five-year plan, noting adjustments to remove non-CIP items, to separate highway projects funded by local highway aid (GTA), and to clarify placeholder amounts (for example, multiple ice-arena scenarios). He said the apparent $46 million number included roughly $34 million of optional ice-arena scenarios; after removing options, the 2026 baseline approaches $17 million. The rolling-stock policy indexing example yielded a 4.48% increase for vehicles; staff provided both illustrative numbers (with and without the CPI adjustment) so board members can compare approaches.

Staff emphasized a core subset of projects they consider mission-critical for 2026: highway projects that protect GTA funding, IT/cybersecurity software replacements and essential rolling stock (including sheriff's contractual obligations). Many other projects were shown as deferred to 2027 in the staff plan. Chris described funding options including levy, borrowing, reallocation of near-complete ARPA projects (subject to Treasury guidance) and careful review of current encumbered projects for potential remaining balances.

Committee members asked about deferred end-of-life maintenance risk, such as HVAC units and exterior work on the juvenile facility. Staff said they would return with detailed impact analysis for projects that carry potential operational ripple effects (e.g., jail HVAC failures that could disrupt operations). Staff also noted regulatory changes (for example, refrigerant rules) that will likely increase replacement costs for some deferred projects.

The committee voted to send the revised CIP project list to the county board. The motion carried unanimously.","The committee approved a revised 2026 capital improvement project list and discussed deferrals, lockdowns on mission-critical items (roads/IT/rolling stock), ARPA reallocation timing, and the exposure of deferred projects to year-over-year cost increases.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488237,"Committee backs recommendation for partial historic designation of East Case Hall stone wing",297,352000,649000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225&start=352&end=649","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6488237/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Committee-backs-recommendation-for-partial-historic-designation-of-East-Case-Hall-stone-wing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488237-d3c487716f82431f4c7bbe66fd7f1b90/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489971&Signature=oms~U0N5YJVxZBUiLMR1z2iPjQKQSdc4iEoILfSpgMk1aCShxez~2NMmumSCiWoQDmI8ylBDqh-LZ84UYUqnrbkEBtL9GItjwvscrnkJ9iBTDdmf7p3GzM9NGvgO9ZxtKXHVjqzAoRxgGbQsHAgWC0I-n49BF-bLC9Y-sXI0O-CoeGIqLUaXSWMTQkIjs32H-owvRA8fMhQ0ZQ-YX2wrMJvHHQWUA722LpwfTJnhVtjCJNT7C1bIyUUX02PMq-Mh7LMZG28bhOKtDCBtcbWkbAcc7zKsvUp4yQji0zBxkXtCA1Fc0O~IysP9Gcr424xQHtE3o9EVfc1v0jgY-EL5AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marathon County Executive Committee voted to recommend that the City of Wausau list the stone wing portion of East Case Hall as a historic landmark rather than designating the entire facility.

Administrator Leonard told the committee the three central questions were whether partial designation is allowed, whether designation would affect future improvements (for example, air conditioning) and whether insurance costs would increase. He said the short answers were: yes, partial designations are possible; major renovations such as adding air conditioning would have to follow the city's process; and insurance could increase if the county sought replacement coverage that preserved historic character. \"There would be a significant increase if the county sought to, ensure the those buildings, to provide for historic...replacement consistent with their historic character,\" Leonard said, noting that such replacement coverage is optional.

A parks commission had recommended a partial designation focused on the stone wing because that portion contains Depression-era stonework and the site where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke years earlier. Chair Gibbs moved that the county follow the parks commission recommendation for partial designation; the motion carried unanimously. The administrator said staff would communicate the committee's recommendation to the City of Wausau Historic Landmarks Commission and designated Jamie Polley to attend the city's meeting if needed.

The committee emphasized that partial designation would not obligate the county to insure or restore the building to a historic standard and that funding or insurance choices would be made separately. No county legislation was initiated; the vote was a recommendation to the City of Wausau's review process.","Marathon County officials recommended that the City of Wausau designate the stone wing of East Case Hall as a historic landmark, noting that partial designation is permissible and that listing may affect future renovations and insurance costs.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488241,"Northcentral Healthcare officials brief committee on fee setting, Medicaid reliance and financial impact of Pine Crest sale",1365,823000,2188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225&start=823&end=2188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225/thumbnail_823000.jpg","/articles/6488241/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Northcentral-Healthcare-officials-brief-committee-on-fee-setting-Medicaid-reliance-and-financial-impact-of-Pine-Crest-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488241-8307156ba05a3745162708a0bada17be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489971&Signature=iovKuQe4gS1g3vCSMfXK-VDYozAD7Hz3c7LhGCxoecw3pZwF5kkpoftruib9FnSyGHOdLvI5dNggNwICyqCro9Pi5BGMBoqD0Oxro-o9uZpWo5eubtnBPzRMLtW8T7fFbW2fqANFblcLL84oL2suZT23SgFgRRs-MUXe39BFz4EUHUXIESQYjiJqiuLFhmI00h~F5qbnDRZLIA1vJqpzZ3AqM2teXOu2lsPLA3KUEA8kLrfVzwFc3f92VyxQ9hISpN6GuM0HD3IBOqvehZMOpWxzW2EkdtNqn47TLGgrV2F8wpgx2wFfOpt9YbwozGu34YxAtks39zralSZSXxBmqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Northcentral Healthcare representatives explained to the Marathon County Executive Committee how their fee schedule is set, why many listed fees do not reflect actual reimbursement, and how the 2025 sale of Pine Crest will affect the organization's 2026 finances.

Jason (Northcentral Healthcare) told the committee that many charges in the health system's posted fee schedule are gross charges: \"A lot of our fees are set by Medicaid or commercial payers... we could set it for what we want, but we might get paid a much lower rate,\" he said. He added that Northcentral contracts with multiple counties and often bills Medicaid rates to those counties.

Committee members asked about whether higher listed fees translate to increased revenue and whether Northcentral maintains waiting lists. Jason said many fees are seldom billed or are captured within lump-sum daily Medicaid payments, so some line-item fees remain at 0% increases because they rarely generate separate reimbursements. On capacity, he said Mount View Care Center can staff up to 160 beds and is currently at about 117'118; waiting lists vary by unit and are driven more by staffing challenges than by payer mix.

Northcentral's finance representative Gary said the Pine Crest sale reduces the organization's ability to absorb indirect expenses: \"We have about $1,200,000 of indirect expenses that we need to find in our budget in 2026,\" he said, and noted Pine Crest contributed about $500,000 net income last year, totaling roughly $1.7 million in impact to cover in 2026. The organization expects a short-term cash dip in 2026 while reconciliations and rate-setting adjustments lag.

Northcentral officials also told the committee that Medicaid is the largest payer and, for many lines, the most advantageous. They flagged two budget risks for 2026: (1) individuals losing insurance coverage and increases in charity-care, and (2) uncertainty over federal/state changes to Medicaid that could affect reimbursements. The county's proposed tax levy contribution for Northcentral in 2026 was given as $5,861,018.18; staff said $1.5 million of that supports Mount View and the remainder supports other operations.

The committee heard that Northcentral is adjusting its internal tax-levy allocation method to show clearer operating performance by program lines, and that longer-term rate-setting changes will be reflected in future reconciliations (hospital rate setting may not pick up full effects until 2027). Committee members asked for follow-up numbers on per-resident subsidy estimates and the near-term cash-flow effects resulting from Pine Crest's sale.

No formal committee action was required on the presentation; Northcentral staff provided the briefing as part of the county's 2026 budget-development discussions.","Northcentral Healthcare leaders told the Marathon County Executive Committee how fee-setting constraints and the sale of Pine Crest will affect operations and the 2026 budget, and described strategies to manage reimbursement and charity-care risks.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6488244,"Executive committee approves consent items, forwards state funding resolution and authorizes property sale; several budget items advanced",174,4006000,4180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225&start=4006&end=4180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681981-fd4fdfe8e501207038fb362b6f9c8225/thumbnail_4006000.jpg","/articles/6488244/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Executive-committee-approves-consent-items-forwards-state-funding-resolution-and-authorizes-property-sale-several-budget-items-advanced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488244-6747e03a408aa5987a8c8189cbcfc667/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489971&Signature=kq0AYwIQIy~U3wr5rOz~GhGOfQ4jcFdv4xMwu3TGFXqJFMul7puSB3erZuIoq9tmyZyCY7rFAXgcbYgqpjyQl3HIRy~rtIJnLCcxk1-0KMiGNtX78X8qLX10s~LM4X15dZJ9-KztWhlwtzoC~XzihZ8Cq-p9txXrMicCBjMRM630z5LIKRNG2hKscLV~nktLyDDOFwEMQ~QhPxPeVTllDHN~B5Wm8XpI1xG3U72Ie8MAhmAd6~kQJhTO0Mg1CKb3wiJ~1Wu1rVFXB2D9GowBz-X7D23OSXv3fFSlUGW1AtOE6G6KMwVpZ-iHhz7uXOTkKw94WPBEmCGW2qvRnyVNiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Marathon County Executive Committee approved a slate of procedural and substantive items during its meeting, carrying several motions unanimously and forwarding a draft resolution to the full county board with one abstention.

The committee voted to approve routine minutes from its Aug. 13 meeting and to accept recommended new and expanded positions for inclusion in the county administrator's proposed 2026 budget. Both motions carried unanimously.

Members also voted unanimously to recommend a partial historic-landmark designation for the stone wing of East Case Hall in the City of Wausau, and to approve the 2026 capital improvement program (CIP) project list. The committee authorized listing and auction of county-owned property at 529 McClellan Street in Wausau, with proceeds designated to support Northcentral Healthcare's debt service obligations; that motion carried unanimously.

On a separate motion, the committee voted to forward a resolution calling on the state of Wisconsin to provide funding to counties to support required additional administrative functions for income-maintenance programs (such as SNAP eligibility). Supervisor Hart moved the resolution to the full county board; Chair Gibbs seconded. Supervisor Poole abstained; the motion otherwise passed.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of Aug. 13 minutes: motion to approve carried unanimously (aye); mover and second recorded on the record; no recorded opposition.

- Inclusion of recommended new and expanded/reclassified positions in the 2026 budget: motion carried unanimously. The administrator had presented three new position requests plus a position transfer and a reclassification; funding for some requested positions remains contingent on budget allocation.

- Recommendation to support a partial historic-landmark designation for East Case Hall (stone wing): motion carried unanimously; the committee directed staff to communicate the recommendation to the City of Wausau's historic landmarks commission.

- Approval of 2026 CIP project list: motion carried unanimously. The committee discussed deferrals, rolling-stock policy indexing and the need to protect highway funding (GTA) and essential IT and public-safety projects while deferring other items.

- Resolution calling on the state of Wisconsin for additional funding for county-administered income-maintenance functions: motion to forward to full county board passed with one abstention (Supervisor Poole).

- Authorization to list and auction county property at 529 McClellan Street in Wausau and apply proceeds to Northcentral Healthcare debt service: motion carried unanimously.

The committee recorded no defeated motions during the meeting. Several votes were unanimous; the only recorded partial dissent was Supervisor Poole's abstention on the state-funding resolution.","The Marathon County Executive Committee unanimously approved several procedural and capital items, recommended partial historic designation, authorized a property sale, and voted to forward a resolution asking the state to fund added income-maintenance administration duties; Supervisor Poole abstained on the state-resolution vote.","actionData","errors"]

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