Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   May 2, 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. Stan Tomala, 5291 STH 50, (STH 50 & Theatre Rd.) has applied for a Rezoning of R-1 & B-1 to R-2 to allow construction of a new single-family home.  Tuesday’s Plan Commission agenda.
      2. Lakeland Community Church, 3181 STH 67, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a 40’ X 100’ outdoor tent for ministry purposes from 6/15-8/18 approx. dates.  Tuesday’s Plan Commission agenda.
      3. At Thursday’s Special Board Meeting, you voted to appoint Steve Koch and his firm Seymour, Kremer, Koch as the new Town Attorney effective 6/1.  Many thanks to Rich Scholze for his excellent legal service to the Town since 2009 through his retirement effective at the end of May.
      4. The DNR recently approved an allowable increase of $5 to the base fee for launching boats at Community Park.  And you voted to approve the new maximum rates allowed by the DNR at Thursday’s Special Board Meeting.
      5. There was some discussion at the April Admin Committee about Town employees, especially non-resident, serving on various committees with voting authority.  It is listed again on Monday’s Admin Committee agenda. 
      6. 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.  Please consider in your committees and possibly Town Board could consider a formal response in the May Board Meeting.
      7. A Community Park planning work group including Leah, Kevin Kiekhafer, Steve, Tom, and Stefanie will continue on Tuesday 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. 
      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. 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:  Admin Committee, Monday at 4:00pm

                                           Police & Water Safety, Tuesday at 2:30pm

                                           Park & Tourism, Tuesday at 4:30pm

                                           Plan Commission, Tuesday at 6:30pm

                                           Public Works, Wednesday at 1:15pm

                                           Lake Committee, Wednesday at 6:00pm