Vol. 39, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2017D-Tales
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Vol. 39, No. 1January/February 2017
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
January
Sustainability Commission
January 19, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
January 23, 7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Engagement Commission
January 25, 7:15 p.m.
Plan Commission
January 26, 7:30 p.m.
February
Board of Trustees
February 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
February 1, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
February 27, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
February 9 & 23. 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Special Census
Page 5:
• Lead Testing
Page 6:
• Prevent Mailbox Damage
Page 7:
• Boards and Commissions Thank You
Message from Mayor
Harriet Rosenthal
Of all of the tasks the Village Board
undertakes, the passage of the yearly
budget is of utmost importance. It offers
us the opportunity to reflect
on the previous year’s
performance, and offers us
the same opportunity to
enforce the core values of
safety, fiscal responsibility
and improved infrastructure
for the year ahead. At the
same time, we evaluate a three-year capital
improvement plan setting and resetting
priorities and funding.
We do not take this job lightly. Staff begins
budget preparation in July. A preliminary
budget is delivered to the Board in
September, with budget meetings scheduled
for October. We meet in open meetings
with all of the department heads, listen
and question their budget requests, and
often times send them back to the drawing
board. We also discuss fees and salaries, in
comparison to surrounding communities.
Here are some of the highlights of the budget
for calendar year 2017:
While significant budget uncertainty is
being generated in Springfield, the Village is
planning conservatively and is armed to react
to any changes in pass-through revenues. We
learned from last year’s work stoppage on
Deerfield Road. Major projects using state
funds will not start until after a State budget
is in place.
With an overall increase of 3 percent in
Deerfield Road Project
Update and Thank You
The Village of Deerfield would like to thank
residents, businesses and motorists for their
patience during this year’s Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project. This was a complex
infrastructure improvement project that
included new water main, storm sewers,
private utility relocation (North Shore Gas
and AT&T), new traffic signals and, finally, a
new road.
Work began on this $18.2 million, multi-
agency project in early February and the
Village is pleased to report that all lanes
of traffic were opened on Deerfield Road
on November 23 between the bridge over
route 41 in the east to the Metra underpass
in the west.
The contractor has completed the
winterization of the project within the
project limits with all sidewalks and roads
now open to the public. Over the course
of the winter, the electrical contractor will
continue installation of traffic signals, as
weather permits. This may require lane
closures near the work area.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2017
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villageNEWS
Mayor’s Message
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operating costs, we will continue to provide
essential services in the manner expected by
our residents. The overall budget, however,
reflects a 0.81 percent reduction. There is
a 4 percent increase in water user fees to
reflect a 5 percent increase in the wholesale
water rate we pay to Highland Park as the
Village’s water provider.
This is the third and final year of an
aggressive capital improvement program.
The budget for projects in 2017 is $11.3
million. This figure includes $2.5 million
for street rehabilitation projects and more
than $1 million is sewer projects, as well as
the Brierhill Road Reconstruction Project
and the Kates Road Bridge Reconstruction
Project. These capital investments are
heavily leveraged with Federal, State,
and County funds, in keeping with our
challenging goal. No projects move forward
without a funding source.
All of these projects are being funded
without an increase in the Village’s
portion of the tax levy. Although the
Village’s portion of the total property
tax bill is already less than five percent,
we are committed to seeking out
alternative funding sources to lessen the
burden on homeowners.
The budget also includes revenues from
a new prepared food and beverage tax of
one percent. Most of our surrounding
communities already impose this tax,
and our doing so will be a win/win for
Deerfield. Traditionally, the Village uses
property tax dollars to pay for infrastructure
improvements. This tax will provide tax
relief to property owners, as non-residents
who use our infrastructure will help pay for
it every time they eat in town. Furthermore,
such locally administered revenue sources
help the Village mitigate revenue threats
from the State.
Consistent with collective bargaining
agreements, employees will receive a
2.25 percent wage increase. Employee
contributions to their health insurance
plans were significantly increased in 2016.
We will also continue to make our pension
fund payments, decreasing future unfunded
liabilities and meeting our responsibilities
to maintain our Aaa bond rating, one of a
very few communities in Illinois to receive
this top rating.
Under the contract with Waste
Management, there was no increase in
pricing in 2016 for residential refuse,
recycling, and yard waste scavenger
services. Those will increase by two percent
in 2017 to cover leaf pickup expenses.
To the residents along Deerfield Road and
to those on North Avenue, Deer Lake/
Estate Drive, Constance/Christopher and
Willow Road, thank you for your patience
and understanding during the completion
of these critical, long-term improvements.
Thank you to the staff for their efforts in
preparing the 2017 budget, and treating
the Village money as if it were their own,
especially Finance Director Eric Burk.
A final thank you to my colleagues on the
Board who do their homework, ask their
questions, make their arguments, and work
through many hours of budget meetings,
always knowing they are all taxpayers, too.
Thank you.
Deerfield Road
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In the spring of 2017, the contractor will
resume operations in both Deerfield and
Highland Park. In Deerfield, the contractor
will work to activate the new traffic signals,
install permanent pavement striping,
complete the brick sidewalk work on the
north side of Deerfield Road, and install
trees and other landscape material.
Weather depending, the majority of the
work within Deerfield is anticipated to take
up to one month to complete and require
some temporary lane closures.
In Highland Park, the contractor will be
completing the reconstruction of the north
side of Deerfield Road from the border
to Windsor Road. This work will require
the complete removal of the roadway,
preparation of the road base, and paving of
the new roadway.
Also planned for next year in Highland
Park is the resurfacing of Deerfield Road
from Windsor Road to US 41. This work in
Highland Park is anticipated to take up to
three months and will result in one lane in
each direction through the work limits.
For more information please contact the
Village of Deerfield Department of Public
Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490. e
Special Census Starting
A Special Census of the AMLI and
Woodview luxury apartment developments
will take place in late January and early
February. These developments were built
in late 2015 and early 2016 and have
a population estimated at nearly 800
residents currently not counted in the
Village’s official population total.
Deerfield receives Federal and State funding
on a per-capita basis. The Village anticipates
receiving an annual increase in funding of
between $52,000 and $113,000, pending
the Census results. These funds are critical
for the Village to provide essential services
such as street repair, public safety, programs
for seniors, and other important services.
The Village thanks residents in advance for
their cooperation.
The U.S. Census Bureau administers
testing, finger printing, and background
checks for all staff hired. Workers will wear
a U.S. Census Bureau badge at all times.
Census interviews will last approximately
10 minutes with the enumerator asking
five questions for each person living in
the household. All responses are strictly
confidential.
For more information, contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 or visit
www.deerfield.il.us. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
Police Take Polar
Plunge Feb. 19
The Polar Plunge, presented by Law
Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is
a unique opportunity to support Special
Olympics athletes by taking a flying leap –
a leap into the frigid waters of the
Twin Lakes.
Participants must raise $100 in donations
from friends, family and co-workers in
exchange for jumping into the icy waters.
The Deerfield Police Department will par-
ticipate again in this event as they have for
almost a decade.
The plunge will take place Sunday, Febru-
ary 19, 2017, at Twin Lakes located at 1200
E. Twin Lakes Dr., Palatine, IL.
If you would like to help us with our Plunge
and this great cause, please contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.794.7501 or via email at:
mglowacz@deerfield.il.us e
Your Child and 9-1-1
9-1-1 is a vital part of the emergency
response system. If an emergency situation
exists and the only person who is able to
call 9-1-1 is a child, that child’s knowledge
of 9-1-1 and how to use the system can be
the key to getting the help that is needed.
Here are some tips to help arm your child
with the tools they need to call 9-1-1.
Teach your child their last name, their
parents’ names, their home address and
phone number. Always list this information
near the phone.
Teach your child the name of your
employer and the phone number.
Teach your child when they should
call 9-1-1 and not to be afraid to call
9-1-1 if there is any doubt as to whether
they should.
Teach your child to dial “Nine, One, One”
and never teach them “Nine Eleven”, this
might confuse the child and they may look
for the number eleven on the phone.
Make sure your child can reach at least
one of the phones in your house. Wall
mounted phones can be unreachable for
small children.
Discuss with your child any situations
that may be unique to them. This could
include an elderly live-in relative; younger
sibling or other unique factor that the child
might encounter.
Always call from a safe location. If the
house is on fire, get out and call from a
nearby phone.
Also, teach your child how to use your
home phone and your cell phone to
call 9-1-1. e
to Avoid phone Scams,
Just Hang Up!
When a stranger calls and asks you to wire
them money whether they are purporting
to be a utility company, a relative, or the
IRS - “Just Hang Up!”
Every year, thousands of people lose money
to telephone scams. Scammers will say any-
thing to cheat people out of money. Some
seem very friendly, calling you by your first
name, making small talk, and asking about
your family; they may claim to work for a
company you trust, or they may send mail,
email, or ads to convince you to call them.
If you get a call from someone you don’t
know who is trying to sell you something
you hadn’t planned to buy, say “No thanks,”
and hang up! If they pressure you about
giving up personal information — like your
credit card or Social Security number - it is
likely a scam, hang up!
You can register, for free, with The National
Do Not Call Registry by either calling
888.382.1222 or at www.donotcall.gov.
The registry gives the option to block
telemarketing calls to a home phone or cell
phone. Most telemarketers should not call
your home once your number has been on
the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can
file a complaint with the registry.
Please contact the Deerfield Police
Department at 847.945.8636 or the Illinois
Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Hotline
at 800.386.5438 if you have been a victim of
a fraud. e
Power Outages
If you experience a power outage, not re-
lated to an emergency, call ComEd at
1.800.EDISON.1 (1.800.334.7661), not
the Police Department or Village Hall.
When the power goes out, many people feel
more comfortable speaking to a person at
the Police Department or Village Hall, but
using ComEd’s automated system is the
fastest way to report a power outage and
have it logged in ComEd’s system. In most
cases, the Village cannot report a power
outage to ComEd on behalf of a resident.
When you call ComEd’s outage reporting
line and leave a message about your power
being off, automated location equipment
records your account information based on
your address and phone number. With your
call, you are also leaving valuable location
information to help the power company
locate the problem and possibly reduce the
duration of the outage.
ComEd Contacts
Phone: 1.800.EDISON.1 (1.800.334.7661)
Outage Alerts: Need to report an outage?
Text the word OUT to 26633 (ComEd)
and get updates until your power is restored.
Visit www.ComEd.com/Text for more infor-
mation and to sign up.
Outage Maps: With ComEd’s outage
map, customers can view all outages in
the ComEd service area at once and
zoom in to get details on specific areas,
such as the estimated restoration time
and status of crews working to resolve
problems. Check out the interactive map
at www.ComEd.com/Map e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
Deerfield Park District
Choose your summer day camps now!
Wide variety of camps listed in the Park
District winter brochure.
January 27 – Family Game Night at JPCC
February 10 – Fireman’s Chili Bowl
at PTC
February 12 – Daddy/Daughter Dance
at PTC
February 20 – School Days Out – Wilmot
Mountain – Snow Tubing
February 22 – Firepit Round Up at PTC
February 25 – Kids Flea Market at JPCC
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
Deerfield Public Library
All Library programs are free and open
to the public. Please register in advance
by phone at 847.945.3311, online at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org, or in person at
the Library.
Family Times
Saturdays, January and February, 10 a.m.,
Children with an adult
Drop-in for stories, songs, and fingerplays
the whole family will enjoy!
Estate Planning, Insurance Made Simple
Saturday, January 21, 10 -11:30 a.m.
Learn how wills, trusts, titling of
property, and powers of attorney work.
Find out the basics on insurance policies
for life, disability, long-term care, auto,
and homeowners.
New Year’s Wellness Resolutions
Thursday, January 26, 7 -8:30 p.m.
Sachs Recreation Center Wellness
Coordinator Jennie Michalik explains how
to set meaningful goals and achieve them.
Lego Club
Wednesday, February 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m.,
Sundays, January 29 and February 19,
2:30-3:30 p.m.
All Ages; Adult must be accompanied by
a child
Drop-in and show off your creativity.
Fly Me to the Moon
Saturday, February 11, 11 -11:45 a.m.
Ages 7-12
Hear the exciting, true story of the Apollo
13 mission to the Moon and the science
of traveling in space.
Think Like a College Admissions Officer
Wednesday, February 15, 7–8 p.m.
Learn the best approach to the application
process, step by step.
Emily’s Story: The Brave Journey of an
Orphan Train Rider
Thursday, February 16, 7 -8:30 p.m.
Between 1854 and 1929, nearly 250,000
children were transported from NYC to
farm families in almost every state. Learn
Emily Kidder’s story from her grandson.
Pizza and Board Game Hangout
Tuesday, February 21, 6–7 p.m.
Grades 5-8, all abilities
Middle-schoolers of all abilities are
invited for tasty games. Caregivers
welcome. Let us know ahead if any
accommodations are required.
West Deerfield
Township
The Township Board meeting will be held
February 21 at the Township Offices, 601
Deerfield Road. For more information,
visit www.westdeerfieldtownship.org
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved ordinance authorizing a special use for a self-improvement facility for Shred415 at 636 Deerfield Road
Approved ordinance authorizing an exception to the approved sign criteria for the Charles Ifergan building to allow a new east wall sign
Approved ordinance amending Article 3 (Film Production) of Chapter 14 (Licenses) of the Municipal Code
Approved ordinance amending the list of permitted uses and special uses in the C-1 Village Center Zoning District and the C-3 Limited
Commercial Office District
Approved resolution authorizing construction on State highway
Approved ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2017
Approved an ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield Wage and Salary Plan
Approved a resolution adopting the consolidated fee schedule for fiscal year 2017
Approved a resolution authorizing of work for the Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project
Authorized final payment for the installation of the right-in-right-out access drive for the Lindemann parking lot
Approved ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2017
Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2016 tax levy requirements for Series 2010 General Obligation Bonds
Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2016 tax levy requirements for Series 2011B General Obligation Bonds
Authorized extension of a turf maintenance contract with Moore Landscapes
Authorized extension of a parkway tree trimming contract with Advanced Tree Care
Authorized extension of a tree and stump removal contract with Advanced Tree Care
Authorized design contract for 630 Central parking lot design
Approved ordinance increasing the minimum legal age to 21 for the purchase and sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes
Authorized award of the 2017 manhole rehabilitation program engineering contract
Awards and Proclamations
Issued proclamation honoring retiring Deerfield Park District Director Rick Julison
Presented GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award to Finance Director Eric Burk
Promoted Sergeant Chuck Horstein to Commander
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publicWORKS
Deerfield Flood
Information:
Installment 2 of 3
FloodPlain Permit
Requirements
All developments within the 100-year
floodplain (not just construction of
buildings, but filling, excavation, fences,
etc.) are required to undergo a formal review
by the Engineering Department. Approval
must be granted prior to doing any work
in a floodplain area. Please contact the
Engineering Department at 847.317.2490 to
receive all the information you will need in
order to properly develop in the floodplain.
Substantial
Improvement/Damage
The National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) requires that if the cost of
improvements to a building in a floodplain
or the cost to repair damages (from any
cause) to a building in a floodplain exceeds
50 percent of the market value of the
building (excluding land value), the entire
building must be brought up to current
floodplain management standards. Building
improvement projects include exterior
and interior remodeling, rehabilitation,
additions and repair and reconstruction
projects. Additionally, the cost of currently
planned improvements will be added to
the cost of previously made improvements
and compared to the existing market value
to determine if the improvements exceed
50 percent of the structure’s value. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 for further information.
Flood Insurance
If you do not have flood insurance,
talk to your insurance agent. Most
homeowners’ insurance policies do not
cover damage from floods. Flood insurance
is only available to those communities
participating in the NFIP. Because of
our floodplain management programs,
Deerfield residents are able to obtain flood
insurance. Additionally, because the Village
participates in FEMA’s CRS program, flood
insurance premiums are discounted.
Be sure to check your policy to ensure you
have adequate coverage. These policies
usually cover the building structure, but not
its contents. Contents coverage can also
be obtained upon request. There is a 30-
day waiting period before flood insurance
coverage becomes effective. Plan ahead;
do not wait until a flood is predicted before
purchasing flood insurance. If you are
building inside the floodplain, the purchase
of flood insurance is mandatory if using a
federally regulated/insured bank for a loan.
For more information regarding flood-
related issues in Deerfield, contact the
following resources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
847.317.2490
• Floodplain FAQ page on the www.
deerfield.il.us website.
• Deerfield Library e
New Website Request
Tracker forms Now
Available
The Village now offers a Request Tracker
application on the Village website, www.
deerfield.il.us.
This new application gives residents the
ability to submit work orders to every de-
partment. For example, residents can now
submit a pothole repair request directly to
the Public Works Street Foreman and attach
a photo from their mobile phone.
The new program also gives village staff the
ability to respond directly to the requester if
they include their e-mail on the submitted
request form
The Village hopes the new Request Tracker
application will decrease the time it takes
for staff to respond to resident concerns,
and gives residents another option for sub-
mitting concerns, especially afterhours.
To use the Request Tracker application,
logon to the Village’s website and select the
Request Tracker icon in the middle of the
home screen.
If you have questions about the Request
Tracker application or suggestions for new
categories, contact Public Works Analyst
Justin Keenan at jkeenan@deerfield.il.us or
847.719.7462. e
Village Tests for Lead
in Public Buildings
The Public Works Department has
coordinated lead testing for public
agencies within Deerfield over the past
several months.
This effort included testing of all drinking
fountains or other fixtures where users may
draw water for consumption at facilities
operated by the Village, Deerfield Public
Library, Deerfield Park District and West
Deerfield Township.
To complete the tests, the appropriate
number of water sampling bottles were
given to each of the agencies involved along
with instructions on collecting samples.
A total of 135 samples were collected,
and were sent to an IEPA-certified
laboratory for testing. Results from all
samples came back with favorable results,
with no lead detected.
When lead is found in tap water, it comes
from the plumbing in and near the
buildings, not the local water supply. Water
leaving the water treatment plants is free
of lead.
While the use of lead pipes was banned
in 1986, lead can be found in older metal
water taps, interior water pipes, solder
that connects pipes, or pipes connecting
a building to the main water pipe in the
street. Lead found in tap water usually
comes from the corrosion of these items.
For more information please contact the
Village of Deerfield Department of Public
Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490. e
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D109 Kindergarten
On-Line Registration
Online registration for incoming
kindergarten and new first grade students
for the 2017-2018 school year opens
February 1. Current students do not
need to reregister; registration is only for
students who will be new to District 109
in the 2017-2018 school year and Helping
Hands students moving to kindergarten.
Children who will be five years old on
or before September 1, 2017, can be
registered for kindergarten.
Registration is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Complete online registration (on or
after February 1). Current District 109
parents will log into their Family Access
account and click the New Student
Online Registration button on the left.
Those new to District 109 can click this
link to begin the registration process.
2. Print all registration materials
(the registration form and three
supplements), and gather required
proof-of-residency documents and your
child’s original birth certificate.
3. Plan to attend a Drop In/Drop Off
session at the District Center, 517
Deerfield Road, to review documentation
and verify residency:
• Monday, Feb. 6, 1 – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Full-day kindergarten will be offered for
2017-2018. Parents also will have the
option to send their kindergarten child for
half of the school day.
The Board of Education has not yet made
a decision about the amount that will
be charged for full-day kindergarten for
2017-2018.
If you have questions about registration,
please contact Audrey Beresid at aberesid@
dps109.org.
Upcoming
Events @ PTC
For a complete listing of programs, or to
register to be a member, please call the Patty
Turner Center (PTC) at 847.940.4010 or visit
www.pattyturnercenter.org
Jan. 18 – PTC Theme Dinner Event: “Polyne-
sian Night Luau”
Jan. 20 – Friday with Friends: “It’s Game Day!”
Jan. 24 – Men’s Club: “New Year, New Tech-
nology” with Abt Electronics
Jan. 27 – At the Conductors Podium: “Mo-
zart’s Special Serenade” with Lecturer and
Historian Jim Kendros
Jan. 29 – PTC Excursion: Elgin Symphony
Orchestra Presents “Gershwin Rhapsodies”
Jan. 30 – 60 Minutes: “Singing in the Rain”
with Lecturer Barry Bradford
Jan. 31 – Men’s Club: “25 Years of Projects
& Exhibits at the Field Museum” with Field
Museum Head Photographer, John Weinstein
Feb. 1 – Self Defense Class by Brave Way
Feb. 3 – “Looking at Modern Art” with Art
Educator Debra Levie
Feb. 7 – Men’s Club: “Political Updates” with
Congressman Brad Schneider
Feb. 8 – PTC Excursion: Afternoon Tea at The
Drake Hotel
Feb. 10 – PTC Event: 5-Alarm Fireman’s Chili
Feb. 13 – Great Decisions
Feb. 13 – 60 Minutes: “Carole King’s Beauti-
ful” with Lecturer Barry Bradford
Feb. 14 – Men’s Club: “Sam Giancana & the St.
Valentine’s Day Massacre” with Lecturer Barry
Bradford
Feb. 14 – Women’s Club: “Ancient Love Sto-
ries” with Dramatist Megan Wells
Feb. 21 – Men’s Club: “Century of Progress
Fair” with Art Historian Jeff Mishur
Feb. 22 – PTC Theme Dinner Event: “Fire Pit
BBQ” with the Gin Palace Jesters
Feb. 23 – Guided Meditation with Sachs Well-
ness Coordinator, Jennie Michalik
Feb. 24 – Friday with Friends: “Musical Re-
vue”
Feb. 27 – Great Decisions
Feb. 27 – 60 Minutes: “Finding Neverland”
with Lecturer Barry Bradford
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communityINFO
Prevent Damage to
Mailboxes
During the winter months, mailboxes
are sometimes damaged when snow
storms affect Deerfield. If your mailbox
has been damaged this winter, or if you
are planing to install a new one, please
be aware of how to properly install a
mailbox that meets Postal standards.
A mailbox must be at least 12 inches
away from the back of the curb or the
roadway edge. The mailbox post must
be mounted at least 18 inches away
from the back of the curb or roadway
edge. The post should be strong, but
should be able to break away if struck
by a vehicle that leaves the pavement.
The majority of mailbox knockdowns
result because the post supporting the
mailbox has deteriorated or the mailbox
was installed too close to the roadway.
If you have questions regarding your mail-
box installation, please contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245 e
Township Going
Places Program
West Deerfield Township operates Going
Places, a transportation service designed
to make life easier for many residents.
Going Places is an appointment-based
service and requires registration.
Once registered, a modified minivan
can transport Township residents
to their medical and non-medical
appointments.
To register, call the Township
Transportation Department at
847.945.0614 x. 310.
Once registered, schedule an
appointment for a medical ride up to
30 days in advance, and three days in
advance for non-medical rides. Fares are
$5 round trip and $2 for Veterans. e
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communityINFO
THANK YOU!
Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered their time on the Village’s various
Boards, Commissions, and Committees in 2016.
Appearance Review
Commission
Richard Coen*, Ch.
Lisa Dunn, Ch. ~ Beth Chaitman
Sherry Flores ~ Jason Golub
Jim Hollis ~ Elizabeth Low
Daniel Moons
Board of Building Appeals
David Feinberg ~ Richard Osman
Berton Ring
Board of Police
Commissioners
Paul Blakey, Ch.
Dave Bennett, ex officio
John Hueberger ~ Rick Hiton
James Marovitz, ex officio
Board of Zoning Appeals
Robert Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams ~ Jeff Auerbach
Karen Bezman ~ Herbert Kessel
Theodore Kuczek ~ Karen Scott
Cable &
Telecommunications
Commission
Paul Diambri*, Ch.
Alan Barasky ~ John Chaput
Neil Charak ~ Gregory Lapin
Steven Robinson ~ John Sanner
Adam Simon ~ Ken Urbaszewski
Cemetery Association
Maynard Grossman, Ch.
Michael Cramer ~ Paul Meintzer
Daniel Ziemba ~ John Zobus
Community Relations
Commission
Chris Foltz*, Ch.
Gil Antokal ~
Veronica Boyajian ~ Martin Friedman
Eric Hogberg*~ Bill Lundquist
Elizabeth Ury ~ Lori Zwart*
Electrical Commission
Richard Osman ~ Michael Rouse
Family Days Commission
Barbara Reich, co-chair
John Coughenour, co-chair
Philip Bettiker ~ Angie Butera
Michael Butera ~ Michele Edelmuth
Judy Geuder ~ Barry Gray ~ Ed Seidman
Farmers Market
Committee
Nancy Anderson
Andi & Alan Berkowitz
Pat & Tom Jester
Kimberly Kilchenmann
Joan & Brian Reed
Fine Arts Commission
Jeffrey Marks, Ch.
Dorothy Fiedler ~ James Golding
Anne Kleinerman
Jill Shapiro* ~ Ed Seidman
Kathleen Warren ~ Barbara Weisskopf
Manpower Commission
Susie Wexler, Ch.
Nick Alex* ~ Jonathan Fiur*
Jonathan Kohl ~ Susie Kessler
Sam Solovy
Plan Commission
Mary Oppenheim Ch.
Robert Benton ~ Larry Berg
Alan Bromberg ~ Elaine Jacoby
James Moyer ~ Stuart Shayman
Police Pension Board
Mark Anfenson ~ Robert Davenport
Ken Urbaszewski
Safety Council
William Keefe, Ch.
Marc Brown ~ Dorothy Collins
Sister City Committee
Else Kuerten ~ Kenneth Nyland
Ruth Schiffels
Storm Water Management
Committee
Franklin Kulhanek ~ Lee Rose
Sustainability Commission
Donald Anderson, Ch.
Daniel Dorfman ~ Richard Heller
Laurie Leibowitz ~ Michael Shalen
Gloria Threats ~ Jerry Witkovsky*
Brian Wolkenberg ~ Chenlin Zhao
Village Center
Commission
Jannes Zobus, Ch.
Garo Emerzian ~ Joan Reed
Janice Shaw ~ Vicki Street
Kenneth Stolman
(* No Longer Serving)
(**Deceased)
If you are interested in volunteering on a
Board or Commission, please contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 for
an application. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
Email: Rnadler@kimcorealty.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
Email: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847.719.7484 (Community Development)
847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
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Be Prepared for Winter
The following tips are from the Deerfield
Police Department:
Make sure you have a battery-powered ra-
dio and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) weather radio
receiver for listening to National Weather
Service broadcasts.
Listen to emergency broadcasts. Know
what winter storm warning terms mean:
Winter weather advisory: expect winter
weather conditions to cause inconvenience
and hazards.
Frost/freeze warning: expect below-freezing
temperatures.
Winter storm watch: be alert; a storm is
likely.
Winter storm warning: take action; the
storm is in or entering the area.
Blizzard warning: seek refuge immediately!
Snow and strong winds, near-zero visibility,
deep snow drifts and life-threatening wind
chill.
Extreme cold can cause water pipes in your
home to freeze and sometimes break. To
prevent this, leave all water taps slightly
open so they drip continuously, keep the
indoor temperature warm, and allow more
heated air near pipes by opening cabinet
doors under the kitchen sink.
If your pipes do freeze, do not thaw them
with a torch. Thaw the pipes slowly with
warm air from an electric hair dryer. If you
cannot thaw your pipes, or if the pipes have
broken open, use bottled water or get water
from a neighbor’s home until repairs are
completed.
Prepare your car with emergency supplies:
• Cell phone with portable charger
• Shovel
• Windshield scraper
• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• Water
• Snack food
• Extra hats, coats, mittens
• Blankets
• Chains or rope
• Tire chains
• Canned compressed air with sealant
• Road salt and sand
• Booster cables
• Emergency flares
• Bright colored flag; help signs
• First aid kit
• Tool kit
• Road maps
• Compass
• Waterproof matches and a can to melt
snow for water
• Paper towels