Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   January 9, 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. John Berget, North by Northwest Storage, 4954 STH 50, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit for the Phase 2 development of his self-storage and mini-warehouse business.  Plan Commission recommended approval and planned for next Tuesday’s   Board Meeting Agenda.
    2. Caroline Randazzo, 2903 Borg Rd., has applied for Variances to allow reconstruction and repair of an existing boathouse.  Plan Commission recommended approval and planned for next Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda. 
    3. 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. 
    4. 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.   
    5. Short-term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
    6. All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com.    
    7. The Highway Shop is a “free drop-off site” for Waste Oil that is used for heating purposes.  We are currently in low supply.
    8. Winterfest is coming up next Saturday, 1/17, at Community Park from 11am – 5pm.

    https://townofdelavan.com/2026/01/02/winterfest-jan-18th-town-of-delavan-community-park-12-6pm/

    1. Enjoy your weekend!                                   

     

     

     

    Meetings next week:  Admin, Monday at 4:00pm

                                         Board Meeting, Tuesday at 6:00pm