Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   June 6, 2025    

 

 

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. Public Works Committee recommended awarding the low bids for both Road Improvement Projects:  Woodlawn Road & Drainage Improvements - Ultimate Backroads, LLC bid of $244,903, and the Inlet Oaks Subdivision Road Improvements (Inlet Shore Dr., Delavan Dr., and Breezy St.) – Wolf Paving bid of $269,967.  Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.   
      2. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the following 4 applications:
        1. North by Northwest Storage, 4954 STH 50, for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow the conversion of rental units to condo storage units for Buildings 5 & 6 and to allow 2 common area restrooms in the buildings.
        2. Elizabeth Ciesla, 2500 Rockford Colony Lane, for a Certified Survey Map combining 2 parcels into 1.
        3. South Shore Storage, LLC, 3714 South Shore Dr., for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to relocate parking to the East side of the property.
        4. Beth Pollard, 1508 Polk Ave., for Variances to allow a tear down and construction of a single-family home.  Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.
      3. The Community Park Site Plan & Parking/Launch Improvements and the 3 Pay Station proposal is also listed on the Board Meeting agenda. 
      4. The DNR recently approved an allowable increase of $5 to the base fee for launching boats at Community Park.  And you recently voted to approve the new maximum rates allowed by the DNR.
      5. There was some discussion at the April & May Admin Committees about Town employees, especially non-resident, serving on various committees with voting authority.  Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda. 
      6. DOT is asking for feedback on a possible roundabout at Town Hall & STH 67 due to accident frequency and safety.  You received details via email with the DOT engineer contact.   
      7. A Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
      8. All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com.  Open Book was held on Monday and Board of Review is scheduled for 6/24 from Noon-2:00pm. 
      9. Mary has been recommending all July Committee Meetings be pushed back to the 2nd week and the July Board Meeting be moved back 1 week to the 3rd Tuesday or July 15.
      10. The Highway Shop is a “free drop-off site” for Waste Oil that is used for heating purposes.  We are currently in low supply.
      11. Enjoy your weekend!                                               

       

       

       

      Meetings next week:  Board Meeting, Tuesday at 6:00pm