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Notice 10-22-2026 : In-person absentee “early” voting is happening now at the Clerk’s office; hours are 9:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, October 20 – Thursday, October 29.

Friday Memo

To:  Town Board Members

From:  John Olson, Town Administrator

Date:  October 23, 2026

 

  1. The 2027 Budget Notice & Summary has been published with the Public Hearing scheduled for 11/10 at 6:00pm.  A Special Board Meeting will immediately follow where the Town Board will vote on the proposed Tax Levy of $5,920,497, and the final budget.  This proposed Tax Levy represents a 5.2% increase over last year.  And the proposed Mill Rate will increase from $3.05/1K to $3.18/1K of Assessed Value.  The proposed 2027 budget includes funding for 1 additional FT Police Officer and 1 FT Fire/EMS position.  The full detailed budget spreadsheet is available by email upon request and will be available at the Budget Hearing.  Please let me know – [email protected].
  2. At this month’s Board Meeting, you voted to approve 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 Special Board following the Budget Hearing.    
  3. Also at this month’s Board Meeting, reps from both Delavan and Williams Bay Schools were present to give public information on their 11/3 Referendums.  You can review the information presented here:  https://townofdelavan.com/2026/10/07/school-referendums-presentations/
  4. Early voting for the 11/3 Election began this past Tuesday, 10/20 through Thursday, 10/29 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  https://townofdelavan.com/2026/10/07/general-election-november-03-2026/
  5. A Closed Special Board Meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday at 4:30pm re: 2027 Fire Chief Contract.
  6. 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.   
  7. 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. 
  8. At the June Board Meeting, you reached consensus to keep the status quo for Public Works to continue Private Road Maintenance & Snow Plowing.     
  9. Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline is available 24/7 at 866-257-0149 or online at https://www.harmari.com/tipform-delavan
  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. 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/
  13. Special thanks to Michele and Liz for all their work on the new website.  Liz has A LOT of patience!  It looks great!
  14. Trick or Treating this Sunday, 10/25, from Noon-3pm followed by the Halloween Party from 3:00-5:00pm at Waters Edge.  https://townofdelavan.com/news-and-notices/kids-halloween-party/
  15. Enjoy your weekend!  Go Brewers!!      

                                   

 

Meetings next week:  Special Board, Tuesday at 4:30pm