Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   March 13, 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. A lot of wind and a little more Winter this weekend!
      2. Assmann Trust, N3851 STH 67, is applying for a partial Rezoning from A-1 to A-4 and Conditional Use Permit to allow storage and parking of contractor equipment.  This was recommended for approval at the last Plan Commission.  Approved at last Tuesday’s Board Meeting.      
      3. Lakeland Community Church, N3181 STH 67, has met with Walworth County Zoning and Delavan Lake Sanitary District last month on their expansion plans and options without Sanitary Sewer.  This was also recommended for approval at the last Plan Commission.  But it was denied approval at last Tuesday’s Board Meeting.  You have already received a follow-up letter from Lakeland today.  Legal confirmed that only those voting “no” are able to request reconsideration at the next Board Meeting.      
      4. Park & Tourism Committee and Town Board has voted to give formal notice of renegotiation of the City of Delavan Park & Recreation Services IGA for 2027.  Reps from the City are planning to be present at the April 7 Park Committee.
      5. At the February Board Meeting, you voted to begin the liquor license revocation process if the Delavan Tap House is not open for business by 4-30-2026.
      6. The Town Board is still planning an August 11, 2026 Referendum for Police & Fire staffing.  The question for the August ballot will need to be known at the latest by June 1, confirmed by the Walworth County Clerk.  She is hoping a board decision will be made earlier so the May 12 Board Meeting should be our goal.  If you approve the ballot question and the referendum passes, the tax increase would be added to the following year’s tax levy helping to fund the 2027 & future years budgets.  Board approved a staffing study by McMahon & Associates that is scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.  McMahon is not recommending a referendum at this time, but gradual increase in staffing over the next several years based on need.  Expect a meeting to be scheduled with McMahon after the final report is completed at the end of this month. 
      7. 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 without availability of private contractor service is the goal.  No immediate action was taken and tabled to the discretion of the Town Chair.  Mary added this agenda item to the last Board Meeting where you had lengthy discussion.  And it remains listed on the agenda monthly Public Works Committee meetings.   
      8. Mechanic Job Opening:  https://townofdelavan.com/2026/01/15/help-wanted-mechanic/
      9. Short-term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
      10. All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com.    
      11. The Highway Shop is a “free drop-off site” for Waste Oil that is used for heating purposes.  We are currently in low supply.
      12. Enjoy your weekend!                                   

       

       

       

      Meetings next week:  None scheduled at this time.