FRIDAY MEMO
To: Town Board Members
From: John Olson, Town Administrator
Date: December 19, 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.
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- An informal meeting with Delavan City Council was held last Monday, 12/15. Positive comments and goals were discussed primarily in the area of shared future Lake maintenance & boater safety expenses. The Park & Rec agreement concerns were also expressed with a formal notice of non-renewal given.
- Lakeland Community Church, N3181 STH 67, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment & Variance to allow a building and parking expansion. Plan Commission tabled to allow for more review of the septic system capacity. This is planned for consideration again at the January 6 Plan Commission.
- 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.
- Private Road Maintenance & Snow Plowing has been discussed at the 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.
- AJ Booth has resigned as Town Mechanic with Friday, 1/2, as his last day of employment. He will be missed.
- Short-term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
- All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com.
- The Highway Shop is a “free drop-off site” for Waste Oil that is used for heating purposes. We are currently in low supply.
- Merry Christmas! A King is born. Town Hall is closed next Wednesday and Thursday.
- Enjoy your weekend!
Meetings next week: None scheduled at this time.