Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   October 29, 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. Brown’s Service-Wisconsin Golf, 3808 South Shore Dr., has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a new 60’X190’ Golf Cart Storage building.  Next Tuesday’s Plan Commission agenda. 
    2. Delavan Lake Enterprises, LLC, 5020 STH 50, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 200’ X 60’ Boat Storage building and to allow boat storage in 2 other existing buildings the same size.  Plan Commission agenda.
    3. South Shore Storage, LLC, 3714 South Shore Dr., has applied for a post-construction Side Yard Setback Variance of .3’ (3-4”) to allow a building to remain in its current location.  Plan Commission agenda.
    4. James & Misty Quinn, 5711 Amos Rd., have applied for a Certified Survey Map to create a new buildable lot.  Plan Commission agenda.
    5. Lakeland Community Church, N3181 STH 67, has applied for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment & Variance to allow a building and parking expansion.  Plan Commission agenda.
    6. Interior inspection request letters were mailed to 1250 or 1/3 of property owners last week.  The remaining 2/3 of property owners will be receiving letters next year after Board of Review.  The Town has not received a total revaluation, including interior & exterior inspections, since before Accurate began assessment work in 2012.  And property owners have the right to deny access for the interior inspections, but the goal of the revaluation for the 2025-2028 Assessment Contract is to update the property records for accuracy.  https://townofdelavan.com/2025/10/21/did-you-recieve-a-notice-from-accurate/
    7. Several budget meetings with Finance and Board have taken place.  We are now planning an August, 2026 Referendum for Police & Fire.  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. 
    8. The 2026 Budget Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, 11/11, beginning at 6:00pm.  Electors attending will be voting on the requested tax levy of $5,637,569, immediately following the Budget Hearing.  This tax levy is an 8.2% increase over 2025 and total expenses also increased 1.6% over 2025.
    9. A Special Board Meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 3:30pm to award the bank bid for the 1-year note of $999,500 to help fund the 2026 budget.
    10. 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.   
    1. 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/ 
    2. Thanks to Steve Shoff for all his hard work as Park Contractor the past 20 years. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement!
    1. Short Term Rental Complaint Hotline is now available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
    2. All Assessed Values for the Town are available online at accurateassessor.com.    
    3. The Highway Shop is a “free drop-off site” for Waste Oil that is used for heating purposes.  We are currently in low supply.
    4. Out of the office Thursday and Friday.  Enjoy your weekend!                           

     

     

    Meetings next week:  Special Board, Monday at 3:30pm

                                         Admin, Monday at 4:00pm

                                         Police & Water Safety, Tuesday at 3:30pm

                                         Park & Tourism, Tuesday at 4:30pm

                                         Plan Commission, Tuesday at 6:30pm

                                         Public Works, Wednesday at 1:15pm

                                         Lake, Wednesday at 6:00pm

                                         Fire & Rescue, Thursday at 5:00pm