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Board adopts new salary schedule; nearly $103,230 moved from contingency to cover midyear increases
Summary
The Board approved Resolution 2024-30 to implement a new salary schedule recommended by McGrath HR and amend the 2024 budget by transferring $103,229.56 from contingency to department budgets; McGrath advised using the 50th-percentile market target and supervisors discussed retention and sustainability concerns.
The Vernon County Board voted to adopt a revised county salary schedule and amend the 2024 budget to fund the changes. McGrath Human Resources Group presented the market update and recommended moving pay ranges toward the 50th percentile to improve retention and recruitment; Board members debated whether targeting the median is sustainable long-term but approved the resolution on a unanimous voice vote.
The resolution directs implementation of the new salary schedule effective July 7, 2024, and amends the county budget to transfer $103,229.56 from the contingency fund to various department budgets to cover the July–December fiscal impact. The meeting packet included a department-by-department estimate showing a total fiscal impact of $103,229.56, with notable line items such as $17,530.04 estimated for the Sheriff’s Office and $20,229.93 for Human Services.
Supervisor Stanek questioned whether basing ranges at the 50th percentile would be sufficient to address retention; McGrath responded that staying near the average is the most practical option given financial constraints. The resolution passed on a voice vote with all members present voting in favor. The Board did not set additional amendments or conditions at this meeting.
