Friday Memo

 

 FRIDAY MEMO

 

 

To:                  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:   October 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. At Tuesday’s Board Meeting, you will be voting on the Pre-Sale Report and bidding of the $1,050,000 1-year note, plus interest, to help fund the 2027 Budget.  And you will be voting to award the winning bank bid before you vote on the Tax Levy at the 11/10 Budget meetings.  Ehlers will be present by Zoom at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. 
    2. Also at next Tuesday’s Board Meeting, both Delavan and Williams Bay Schools will be giving public information on their 11/3 Referendums.
    3. 331 Burdick, LLC, 2225 South Shore Dr., has applied for a Variance to allow a tear down of an existing garage to be replaced with a new & larger garage on the same lot without a home.  They have a separate parcel across from their home on South Shore Dr. with a stand-alone garage.  A garage or accessory structure on a lot without a home requires the Variance.   Plan Commission recommended approval and planned agenda item for next Tuesday’s Board Meeting.
    4. Public Works Committee & Town Board has voted to approve a 20% increase in Private Road Maintenance charges.  Fees were increased 10% each year for 2023-2025, but were unchanged for 2026.   
    5. TDS is planning a broadband expansion project throughout the Town with construction beginning sometime 4th Quarter, 2026, or 1st Quarter, 2027.  Expect a company rep attending a future Board Meeting to give a brief introduction of the company and project.  i3 Broadband is also expressing interest in broadband expansion in the Town.  We have not met directly with them yet.  Both providers should be direct competition to Charter/Spectrum. 
    6. At the June Board Meeting, you reached consensus to keep the status quo for Public Works to continue Private Road Maintenance & Snow Plowing.     
    7. Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline is available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
    8. A Special Board Meeting was held last week on the proposed 2027 Draft Budget and future Capital Budget planning.  Thanks to Darlene and the Finance Committee for all their hard work.  The draft budget includes a projected Tax Levy increase of 5.2% right now with the Budget Hearing scheduled for 11/10 at 6:00pm where the Town Board will have their final vote on the Tax Levy and 2027 Budget.  And the Town’s Tax Levy is almost 25% of the total Property Tax Bill.   
    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. Mechanic/Crewman position is open in the Public Works Department.  And we are hoping to interview qualified candidates at the 11/4 Public Works Committee.   https://townofdelavan.com/2026/09/23/help-wanted-mechanic/
    12. Enjoy your weekend!  Go Brewers!!      

                                       

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