Committee on Personnel

Room 201-B and Microsoft Teams County Legislative Information Center

Agenda — 37 items

1. 1 This meeting will occur in Room 201-B of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. For convenience, and in accordance with Section 1.01(d) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, this meeting will also be live-streamed via Microsoft Teams and may be accessed on the County Legislative Information Center: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If during this meeting, the live-stream becomes unavailable, please know that this meeting will continue in person through the conclusion of the Committee’s business as noticed in this agenda so long as a quorum of the Committee remains. A recording of the meeting will be posted after its conclusion. Any members of the public wishing to address the Committee may provide public comment by either: ○ Filling out a Public Comment Card in Room 201-B, or ○ Visiting: milwaukee.gov/PublicComment and following the instructions provided to participate via Microsoft Teams. Please know that your ability to participate in this meeting via Microsoft Teams may be limited should the live-stream become unavailable at any time during this meeting. To this end, members of the public are encouraged to attend and to participate in meetings of any Milwaukee County body in person whenever possible. Members of the public may also submit a written eComment via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC) at: https://milwaukeecounty.legistar.com, upon publication of the Committee’s agenda. The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments via CLIC and will append these official public records to Reference File No. 26-15 at the conclusion of each meeting.
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3. 2 Roll Call at 9:34 a.m.
4. 3 Public Notice
5. 3 Supervisor Sheldon A. Wasserman appeared virtually for today's meeting.
6. 4 PLEASE NOTE: All files advancing to the County Board from this Committee will be considered at the Thursday, October 1, 2026, meeting.
7. 4 Supervisor Steven Shea was not present at the time the roll was called, but appeared virtually shortly thereafter.
8. 5 In accordance with Section 1.13(f) of the Milwaukee County Code of General Ordinances, items may be taken out of order.
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10. 6 Call To Order
11. 7 Roll Call at 9:34 a.m.
12. 8 RESOLUTION - 1
13. 1 A resolution declaring it the policy of Milwaukee County to transition future OBRA-eligible employees to Social Security, close the OBRA Retirement System to new entrants, and provide for the eventual termination of the plan (Referred to the Committees on Personnel [Personnel]; and Finance) (09/17/26 Personnel Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 26-660 LAID OVER TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR Pass
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15. 11 MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO - 1
16. 2 From the Executive Zoo Director, requesting the creation of 1.0 FTE Coordinator, Behavioral Husbandry and the abolishment of 1.0 FTE Curator, Behavioral Husbandry and Ambassador Animals. 26-602 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
17. 13 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURE - 1
18. 3 From the Executive Director of Parks requesting to increase crew leader pay from a differential of $0.25 per hour to a minimum of $0.75 per hour and a maximum of $2.00 per hour by amending Milwaukee County Ordinance 17.14(22)(d). (07/16/26 Meeting: Laid Over to the Call of the Chairperson) 26-535 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
19. 15 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 1
20. 4 From the Executive Director, Department of Transportation, requesting authorization to abolish 4.0 vacant FTE Fleet Mechanic positions pay grade NR21, and create 4.0 FTE vacant Heavy Duty Mechanic positions, pay grade NR23 in Department of Transportation-Fleet Management. 26-623 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
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22. 18 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE - 1
23. 5 From the Chief of Staff, Milwaukee County Executive’s Office requesting authorization of the extension of Claire Miller’s TAHC to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer from October 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the position is filled. 26-663 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
24. 20 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES - 6
25. 6 From the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization to execute an agreement with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) to provide Basic Life, Optional Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for Milwaukee County employees and retirees for the period January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. (Referred to the Committee on Personnel for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statutes; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 26-643 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
26. 7 From the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, requesting authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement with WebMD Health Services Group, Inc. extending wellness administration services from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. (Referred to the Committee on Personnel for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, per Section 59.52(31)(d), Wisconsin State Statues; Referred to the Committee on Finance) 26-646 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
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28. 8 From the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, Requesting Reallocation of Lead Mechanic 530 - Fleet Management. 26-612 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Pass
29. 9 2026 Adopted Budget Amendment 3: From the Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report regarding the Milwaukee County’s health plan overview. (Considered by the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-653 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN
30. 10 From the Retirement Plan Services Director, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report on the 2026 Milwaukee County legacy pension contributions. (Considered by the Committees on Personnel; and Finance) (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-642 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN
31. 11 From the Chief Human Resources Officer, Department of Human Resources, providing an informational report regarding: Reclassification of Existing positions (classified and unclassified); Advancements within the Pay Range; Appointments at an Advanced Step of the Pay Range; Revisions to Executive Compensation Plan positions; Dual Employment; Emergency Appointments; Temporary Appointments; and Temporary Assignments to a Higher Classification. (INFORMATIONAL ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE COMMITTEE) 26-16 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
32. 27 Length of Meeting: 9:34 a.m. to 10:58 a.m.
33. 28 E-COMMENTS - 1
34. 12 eComments submitted to the Committee on Personnel via the County Legislative Information Center (CLIC). *The Office of the County Clerk collects eComments submitted via CLIC, and appends these official public records to Reference File No. 26-15 at the conclusion of each meeting. 26-15 DISCUSSED WITH NO ACTION TAKEN.
35. 30 Adjourned, Allyson R. Smith Committee Coordinator Legislative Services, Office of the County Clerk Committee on Personnel
36. 31 Deadline for the next meeting: The next regular meeting for the Committee on Personnel is Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Approval Tracking System review must be completed in Legistar on or before MONDAY, November 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for the December meeting cycle.
37. 32 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests:

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