Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   September 12, 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. Assembly Park Clubhouse rebuild variance application was considered at this month’s Plan Commission.  You received all the public comments and “opposition packet” separately by email.  The Plan Commission recommended denial of their application 4-1 with 2 abstentions.  At Tuesday’s Board Meeting, you voted 2-1 with 1 abstention (Charvat was absent) to also deny the Variances.  Yesterday, the Walworth County Board of Adjustment voted 3-0 to deny the Variances as well.
    2. Sean Staunton, Tandem Construction, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow car & boat storage in the existing building at 4149 Industrial Ct.  Approval recommended by the Plan Commission and listed on Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.
    3. Police Committee has recommended lowering the Cobblestone Rd. (STH 11 to Amos Rd.) to 45mph.  Approved at Tuesday’s Board Meeting.
    4. The Lake Committee has recommended a change in their membership to include a representative from Delavan Lake Improvement Association.  Also approved at Tuesday’s Board Meeting.
    5. 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.   
    6. The DOT’ STH 50 project began Tuesday, 9/2 and is scheduled to be completed by late November near Thanksgiving.  https://projects.511wi.gov/50wash/
    7. 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.   
    8. 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. Enjoy your weekend!                                   

     

     

    Meetings next week:  Finance Committee, Monday at 3:30pm

     Special Board, Tuesday at 4:00pm