Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   January 29, 2026    

 

 

Please take time to read this week’s Friday Memo- -a general recap of the week and upcoming news.  As always, should you like more information, I ask that you call the office, e-mail or stop in.  Thanks for your continued support. 

      1. Assmann Trust, N3851 STH 67, has applied for a partial Rezone from A-1 to A-4 and a Conditional Use Permit to allow storage and parking of contractor equipment.  Tuesday’s Plan Commission agenda. 
      2. Mark Wetterling, 4107 Pleasant St., has applied for a Variance to allow construction of a 26’ X 36’ Detached Garage.  Tuesday’s Plan Commission agenda.   
      3. Lakeland Community Church has met with Walworth County Zoning and Delavan Lake Sanitary District this month on their expansion plans and options without Sanitary Sewer.  They are planning on appearing at the March 3 Plan Commission with their application again.    
      4. The Town Board is still planning an August, 2026 Referendum for Police & Fire staffing.  The question for the August ballot will need to be known by April and, if approved by the voters, would be a tax increase added to the following year’s tax levy helping to fund the 2027 & future years budgets.  Board approved a staffing study by McMahon & Associates to begin soon. 
      5. Private Road Maintenance & Snow Plowing has been discussed at last year’s August Public Works Committee and Board Meeting.    You also reviewed and discussed Attorney Koch’s legal opinion recommending contracts with property owners for this service.  Comments were made that advance notice will be given to all Private Road property owners receiving plowing and maintenance services so they can prepare for the 26/27 season.  Contracts with all associations desiring to continue the municipal services is the goal.  No immediate action was taken and tabled to the discretion of the Town Chair with continued discussion at the monthly Public Works Committee meetings.   
      6. Short-term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
      7. All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com.    
      8. The Highway Shop is a “free drop-off site” for Waste Oil that is used for heating purposes.  We are currently in low supply.
      9. The Fire & Rescue Committee will not be meeting in February.
      10. Enjoy your weekend with hopefully the coldest days behind us for a while.  Out of the office tomorrow.                                         

       

       

       

      Meetings next week:  Admin, Monday at 4:00pm

                                           Police & Water Safety, Tuesday at 3:30pm

                                           Park & Tourism, Tuesday at 4:30pm

                                           Plan Commission, Tuesday at 6:30pm

                                           Public Works, Wednesday at 1:15pm

                                           Lake Committee, Wednesday at 6:00pm