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A committee member moved that the committee enter closed session “pursuant to 19.85, section 1, paragraph f, considering financial, medical, social, or personal histories or disciplinary data” and related personnel discussion. The motion was seconded by Tierney and passed by roll call: Martins — aye; Killian — aye; Tierney — aye; chair — aye.

Committee members returned to open session at the end of the meeting; no public details about the matters discussed in closed session were released during the public minutes portion of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wausau City Council Human Resources Committee Meeting Pt.1 - 8/27/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Human Resources Committee voted by roll call to enter a closed session to consider disciplinary or personnel investigation matters under Wisconsin statute §19.85(1)(f).","taxTitle","Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin","taxId",4562,"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},6479481,"Wausau committee tables proposal to reorganize fire department leadership to align span of control",1129,153035,1282565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693657-46af4d04bf245493ba0f33d84c4fd4a3&start=153&end=1282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693657-46af4d04bf245493ba0f33d84c4fd4a3/thumbnail_153035.jpg","/articles/6479481/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-committee-tables-proposal-to-reorganize-fire-department-leadership-to-align-span-of-control","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479481-db2986f1a4ab84738f9bd29003a2daf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775125490&Signature=br4ahzYWspX-jVZ0S46T9zi2OGh7LTCNIWD-wXBFo-Hm3vrGNlBlNg6v~MjEvW~X~KVQdSdYSXB~Qc7WX9KFu7nVaXIrAGaVaGijiSF7~vWmKWAQVBMPXMCHOq75A8OnfWD5uPIS-qmnEJrrjEIVcAIO-HEFmFZfK1ll6GU0L7nrAQFS8qWYBMgOlIPSLY5p~nuDRHfXjfGQGAIWTYaEZG0~1P7EtMFGry7eh83~11T6JAdlg50naenNhjND6T8j02XgUxvCIeHOwolVKvjeVq0iJQnax5VsMSUJpkgvLYab0Q1olbazthdmU7CsUnsl2QM5O7riECWo4ZNdpIjuYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Human Resources Committee discussed and then voted to table a proposed reorganization of the fire department's leadership model so department heads can address outstanding questions about staffing and budget impacts.

HR staff and Fire Chief Jeremy presented a new organizational chart that would adjust the roles of deputy fire chief and fire training division chief to improve operational oversight and provide cross-staffing flexibility. The chief said the change would address the department's span of control and allow leaders to fill battalion chief duties when needed, potentially reducing overtime. “...we could move the deputy chief into those spots if we chose to to not only save on overtime, but to get them more involved with the crews on a day to day basis,” Fire Chief Jeremy said.

Committee members acknowledged potential benefits but raised questions about timing and budget. One member said the department has “unpleasantries” that should be answered before approving further reorganization; another said the changes could be a helpful step without delaying personnel investigations. Several members noted October is the start of the city's budget season and recommended returning the item after department budgets are more settled.

Committee discussion also referenced National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) span-of-control guidance and the department's apprenticeship program. The chief reported the training division chief position had been vacant since January, and that the department had selected six participants for an apprenticeship program with an initial $10,000 incentive; roughly 20 applicants applied and the six remain in the program.

Committee member motioned to table the reorganization to the October meeting. The motion was seconded by Tierney and carried by voice vote. The HR director said staff could bring a 2026 implementation option and more detailed budget numbers when the item returns.

The committee will revisit the proposal at its October meeting, after budget workshops and follow-up information from department leaders.","Committee discussed a proposed restructure to add or repurpose deputy and training division chief roles to improve oversight and reduce overtime, but members voted to table the proposal until October so staffing and budget questions can be resolved.",{"_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},6479485,"Wausau HR committee approves handbook change after Wisconsin Retirement System rate increase",104,46364,150480,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693657-46af4d04bf245493ba0f33d84c4fd4a3&start=46&end=150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693657-46af4d04bf245493ba0f33d84c4fd4a3/thumbnail_46364.jpg","/articles/6479485/Wausau/Marathon-County/Wisconsin/Wausau-HR-committee-approves-handbook-change-after-Wisconsin-Retirement-System-rate-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479485-00cd1154c2b83cb69cbfa4e3ef348ecd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775125490&Signature=CKI6JlljpcUEyC6WxtSYtwYO0~Gpyocrf64lqaDv5M-bv4gS~zbt~4oNbjUVgyDCIyHvHwzUzjR~zllU4PfOLUGVAye-~AjCCBt-C1nqs9RoLga3mNTgpUdgYN0b4sYD~1xceBP1LgPtodq3Wr8LKMjLRe3DijWPiH9EqJlHetPgMtLWAq-n61GZKK-bH0n~PXrI1Ve5CnYEx-oDdQqbP6sulIuViKBg94bCaCyx16PkwpE31MsFDDwPqP00n7ewKdoXxgu97YRxkdrQqRqqfonlTU27VGPUHE1jLfe2rfFkm5WPqMjqhAnbW2VZYs8Dl2esU5g606z9JXZhZegXFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wausau Human Resources Committee approved a revision to the city employee handbook addressing language tied to the Wisconsin Retirement System contribution rate.

The change removes handbook wording that referred to a 7% employee contribution and aligns the manual with the higher WRS rate, which committee members said has risen to 7.9%.

The Human Resources Director told the committee that the handbook currently includes an exclusion for the Wisconsin Retirement System under general provisions and that the city must update that language after the WRS rate increase. “The WRS percentage rate...it was raised the WRS rates were raised to 7.9%,” the Human Resources Director said. The director also said the city will need to revisit collective bargaining agreement language that references the prior 7% contribution for employees hired after 07/01/2011.

Committee member Killian moved to accept the handbook language change; Martins seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Committee members placed the July 2025 human resources report on file earlier in the meeting and approved the committee minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting before taking the handbook action.

The committee did not set an implementation date in the public discussion; the director indicated collective bargaining agreements will need separate review to reconcile handbook language with contract provisions.

The meeting later moved to other agenda items, including discussion of a proposed fire-department reorganization and a closed session on personnel matters.","The Human Resources Committee approved a revision to the city employee handbook to remove language tied to the former 7% Wisconsin Retirement System contribution and to allow reworking of collective bargaining language after the WRS rate rose to 7.9%.","actionData","errors"]

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