City of Muskego, Committee of the Whole - 9/22/26

The City of Muskego Committee of the Whole meeting on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on the city's health insurance plan renewal and utility budgets. The health insurance presentation detailed a 25% premium increase renewal from the Wisconsin Counties Association Group Health Trust (GHT), the city's current insurer. Alternatives such as self-funding and joining the Employee Trust Fund (ETF) were discussed, but the recommendation was to remain with GHT for the upcoming year due to network stability and employee disruption concerns. The city also reviewed the Family Advantage Health Plan opt-out program, which has saved the city significant costs by incentivizing employees to use spouse plans. Additionally, the meeting covered the water and sewer utility budgets, highlighting capital improvement projects including a $2.5 million force main replacement funded through reserves without new borrowing. While no rate increases are proposed for 2027, future rate adjustments are anticipated to address rising operating and infrastructure costs. The committee agreed to continue budget discussions in future meetings and maintain the current health insurance plan for the year.