Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   April 17, 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. Gage Marine, 5167 STH 50, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a 12,000sf addition to an existing building for boat repairs.  Following Fire Dept. review, Gage agreed to widen the West drive and to leave and maintain their construction access road for permanent Fire Dept access to the rear of the building.  You voted to approve the CUP Amendment at Tuesday’s Board Meeting.
      2. The DNR approved an allowable increase of $5 to the base fee for launching boats at Community Park.  The Town is currently charging maximum allowed fees from the DNR last approved fee schedule in 2019.  The Park Committee tabled consideration of any fee changes at their last meeting.  There was discussion only at Tuesday’s Board Meeting with interest in possibly having a Special Board Meeting by the end of the month.  Village of Williams Bay and Village of Fontana confirmed they have increased their fees to the new maximum allowed.
      3. At Tuesday’s Board Meeting, you also approved the Delavan Ave. Vacation requested by Becky Stritt, 3239 South Shore Dr.
      4. And you also approved the new ordinance eliminating the monthly Committee of the Whole Meeting and moving the Board Meeting night schedule to 2nd Tuesdays monthly. 
      5. A Special Board Meeting is planned for Thursday, 5/1, at 2pm to interview attorney candidates Steve Koch and Noah Wishau.  You should have received all the related information by email.    
      6. A Community Park planning work group including Leah, Kevin Kiekhafer, Steve, Tom, and Stefanie will continue on May 6 at 3:30pm.  Lots to plan & discuss in preparation for Steve’s retirement at year end:  Pay station(s), grounds & maintenance, labor, fees, parking, services, etc., etc. 
      7. Town Chair Mary Knipper will be giving a presentation on the multi-year dredging projects for Delavan Lake at the Saturday, 4/19, Walworth County Lakes Association Meeting beginning at 9:00am.  The meeting location is Waters Edge in Community Park.  All are welcome. 
      8. A Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
      9. All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com. 
      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. Town Hall is closed for Good Friday.  Enjoy your Easter weekend!  He is Risen!                                                    

       

       

      Meetings next week:  None scheduled at this time.