Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   March 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. Premier Lakeside Storage, 4200 STH 50, has applied for a new Certified Survey Map and Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of their mini-warehouse storage business with the proposed addition of 4 new storage buildings.  This was recommended by the Plan Commission with several conditions.  Board Meeting agenda.
      2. We have asked Accurate to amend their 2025-2028 Assessment Contract to move up the market revaluation to 2027 to avoid the 2028 Presidential Election year.  Proposed costs and services remain the same with exterior inspections planned of all properties and interior inspections requested.  Board Meeting agenda.
      3. You have received a draft of a Fire & Rescue IGA with Fontana to serve a portion of the Town of Walworth.  Board Meeting agenda.
      4. A proposed new Police Union Contract to include 2027 & 2028 is planned for a Closed Session immediately followed by an Open Session for voting at Tuesday’s Board Meeting.
      5. Town Attorney Request for Proposals have been sent to the following attorneys:  Dale Thorpe, Noah Wishau, Steve Koch, and Remzy Bitar.  Please let me know if you would like others added and we should have proposals to consider for interviews in a few weeks.
      6. A Community Park planning work group including Leah, Kevin Kiekhafer, Steve, Tom, and Stefanie will continue on April 1 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. Mitch Lee is planning a Water-Ski Slalom Course near the peninsula in Delavan Lake beginning this Spring-Fall season.  He has already appeared before the Park & Tourism and Lake Committees for general information and Q & A.  The Lake Committee did recommend approval subject to an agreement that would allow removal and/or changes if there were serious concerns.  Mitch is planning to attend next Tuesday’s Board Meeting requesting board approval so he can apply for DNR Permitting.
      8. Ben Nixdorf has submitted his non-candidacy and will be ending his service on the Town Board in April.  Mary O’Connor has submitted her candidacy forms for supervisor and will be on the April ballot along with incumbents Mary Knipper as Town Chair and Leah Flitcroft as supervisor.  Thanks to all for their community service!
      9. A 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!  Out of the office on Friday.                                              

       

       

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