Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   July 11, 2024    

 

 

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. Accurate Appraisal has completed their 2024 Market Revaluation and the average Assessed Property Value has increased 47-52%.  Letters should be going in the mail to all property owners next week and an Accurate representative will be giving more general information at Tuesday’s Board Meeting via Zoom.  Remember that property tax increases are not primarily determined by increases in Assessed Value.  They are determined by the increases in the taxes levied by all the taxing entities:  Town, Schools, and County. 
    2. Shodeen (Shores of Delavan Lake – CTH F North & Mound Rd.) has applied for a Conditional Use Permit and a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow up to 6 model homes throughout the subdivision and a HOA Pavilion with recreational paths and picnic shelters.  This was recommended by the Plan Commission and is listed on Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.
    3. Splash Properties, 5788 STH 11, Elkhorn, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Auto Sales – JR Automotive, James Raderschadt.  Also recommended by the Plan Commission and listed on Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.
    4. Stanley Tomala, 5291 STH 50, has applied for a Rezone and Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 16-unit lodging facility for primarily Short-Term Rentals.  Also recommended by the Plan Commission and listed on Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.
    5. Cell At Auction opened bids for the cell tower land lease on Tuesday, July 2.  The high bidder was AIP Operation for $304K, less a 5% auction commission, leaving a net bid of just under $289K.  Finance Committee recommended accepting the high bid considering the instability of market demand with the recent T-Mobile acquisition of US Cellular.  Tuesday’s Board Meeting agenda.
    6. Leah Flitcroft was recently appointed as a new Town Board member.  Leah will be serving the remaining term of Chris Wasik’s term who recently resigned.  Thanks again to Leah for her willingness to serve the community.  
    7. Emergency Operations Center Training is scheduled for Monday, 8/19 at 6:00-8:30pm at the Fire Station.
    8. A Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
    9. Open Book for the 2024 Assessment year is scheduled for 7/29 from 10:00am-5:00pm and 7/30 from 9:00am-3:00pm.  Board of Review is scheduled for 9/12 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
    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. Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, 8/3, from 7:00am to Noon at the Fire Station.
    13. Special thanks and appreciation to Police, Fire, and Public Works for their emergency response late last month and all the extra storm damage brush pick-up by Public Works.
    14. Enjoy your weekend!  Out of the office tomorrow.             

                                       

     

     

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