Vol. 3, No. 3 - Jan 19831
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January, 1983 Vol. 3, No. 3
STATUS REPORT - FLOODING PROBLEMS IN DEERFIELD
With this issue of D-TALES, we hope to bring you up to date on the various issues relating to
the floods of July 22nd and December 2nd:
FLOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The following seven member Committee has been meeting on a regular basis to deal with all as-
pects of the flooding problems:
Alan Schultz, Chairman
Roy Fay Dick Miller
Wally Hanson Phil Maxey
Harlan Johnson Lee Rose
�ost of the members have engineering backgrounds and several were victims of the flooding in
982. A number of sub -committees have been formed, each working on a particular phase of the
overall problem. Flood Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public, and ideas and com-
ments are welcome.
CREEK MAINTENANCE:
The Village has signed a Loan Agreement with the Union Drainage District, providing $175,000
in funds to clean the West Fork creek. The work is scheduled to begin in February and will
involve removing trees, brush and other obstructions from the drainage ditch.
FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT:
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers continues its study of the North Branch Floodwater Manage-
ment Plan. It hopes to complete the report by early summer, at -which time it will be reviewed
in Washington by several agencies and Congress.
Deerfield is primarily interested in the retention basin which would be built in Bannockburn
(at the southeast corner of the Tollway and Duffy Lane). This site has not yet been acquired
but the State of Illinois and Lake County Forest Preserve District are working to that end.
Your participation is needed in this project. Letters should be sent to Governor Thompson and
our Federal legislators, asking that this flood control project be given a high priority. We
have included a sample letter in this issue - and urge you to take time to send it to each of
those legislators listed. You could, of course, compose your own version of this.
LOCAL STORM/SANITARY SEWER PROBLEMS:
The Village is currently interviewing engineering �firms to undertake extensive pre -design work n localized sewer problems within certain areas of the community. Your cooperation is needed
in helping to identify these problem areas. On the back page of this newsletter is a question-
naire that we ask you to complete and return to the Village Hall. The information you provide
will be kept as confidential as possible. In order for us to plan for the necessary improve-
ments, we need as much information as possible about houses in Deerfield experiencing water
problems.
We will continue to keep you informed of our progress in succeeding issues of D-TALES.
IT'S BUDGET TIME AGAIN ...
ELECTRICAL COMMISSION
We've started work on the 1983-84 budget and,
as always, we'd welcome your comments early in
the process so they can be given consideration
in developing our financial plans for the com-
ing year.
HOT TIPS FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief Gagne and the Fire personnel would greatly
appreciate it if you would be a
volunteer..... not to fight fires,
of course, but to keep this little
hydrant near your home clean and
ready for action...... shovel the
snow away from it so the Fire-fighters can get
to it in a hurry. We hope they never need to
use yours, but better safe than sorry!
About portable heaters: the Fire Department does
not recommend or encourage the use of any kind
of portable heater in your home. They highly re-
commend the installation of smoke detectors.....
with fresh batteries... and the use of exit drills
for your family.
SEND THIS LETTER`!'!!
This is the sample letter to the elected officials regarding
Floodwater Management Plan. Either copy it as is or revise it
in your own words ...but DO send it!
EXAMPLE:
Congressman John Porter Senator Charles H. Percy
House of Representatives Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Congressman Porter: Dear Senator Percy:
Governor James R. Thompson Senator Alan Dixon
Governor's Mansion Senate Office Building
Springfield, Illinois 62706 Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Governor Thompson: Dear Senator Dixon:
As a resident(s) of the Village of Deerfield, I/we are vitally
concerned about the flooding which occured in our community
last July and again in December.
Our Village officials are making every effort to prevent a recur-
rence of this disastrous situation. Our residents are doing
whatever possible to floodproof their homes.
However, all of our combined efforts can not accomplish our
goal. We desperately need the implementation of the Flood-
water Management Plan for the North Branch of the Chicago
River. The most important improvement for the Village of Deer-
field will be the construction of the proposed retention basin in
the.Vit( ge of -'Bannockburn (Structure #27).
I/we urge you to help us to alleviate the flooding problems by
dRoing"all inryour power to move the Floodwater Management
Plan a"Iong as expeditiously as possible.
Sm�c�e`t�ely
The Electrical Commission recommends safe a
practical standards for the installation, a
teration and use of electrical equipment - and
they also recommend regulations governing the
issuance of permits and the fees therefor. Ac-
cording to Statute, this Commission must be
comprised of five members (with the Chief El-
ectrical Inspector as a sixth member and ex
officio Chairman) who meet the following re-
quirements: Registered Professional Engineer,
Electrical Contractor, Journeyman Electrician,
Fire Chief or representative of an Inspection
Bureau, and a representative of an Electrical
Supply House. The members serve for four year
terms.
Charles Smalley, Ch. Ted Galvani
James Brown Jack Liske -
Jack'Gagne Richard Osman
SUBSIDIZED CAB SERVICE
Following the demise of the Dial -a -Ride bus
service, the RTA, American Taxi and the Village
entered into a joint agreement to provide cab
service for Deerfield residents who are 65 or
older or who are handicapped. This service
enables. them to travel by cab anywhere withi�
the Village for 50t and at reduced rates out
side the Village.
This service is now known as the "Deerfield
Paratransit System" and, in addition to the
name change, we have introduced "trip tickets"
which are to be used for each ride ... and the
phone number has been changed to 945-3970.
This number is for the Paratransit service ex-
clusively. Further details are available at
the Village Hall.
STUDENT OFFICIALS
Student Government Day (which is actually two
days) coincided with the November 2nd election
and the Village Hall was comparable to a zoo!
Elected student officials spent the morning of
the 2nd with their counterparts, with tours of
the various facilities conducted that afternoon
and all day on the 3rd. After spending time
with our eighth graders, we can assure you that
you'll be in good hands when these young ones
take over!
Do you know how much the Mayor and Board of
Trustees are paid for their services to you?
Close your eyes ..... what do you see? Nothing?
That's the right answer. No salaries, no ex-
pense accounts, no gas allowance..... nothing!
IF THIS HAD BEEN RAIN .....
SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM
eople used to say: "If this had been snow..."
ow the snow doesn't look so bad to us! There
are some things you need to know about how to
handle snow.
First ..... when you shovel your driveway, pile
the snow on the right as you face the street.
If you'll remember to do this, our plows will
put less of the snow back in your driveway.
Sec ond... do NOT park on the street for 24 hours
after 3" or more of snow has fallen. AND IN NO
CASE should you park on the street between 2:00
and 6:00 A.M.
Also.... don't even think of pushing your snow
into or across the street! This is covered by
ordinance and could be very costly for you.
Our Public Works Department prides itself on
doing a superior job in keeping the streets in
good condition for you. You can help them by
following the few suggestions listed above.
THE FALLING LEAVES ...
In order to be sure we have enough leaves to
haul in the Fall, we planted another 111 new
0,arkway trees! As usual, the Crimson King led
the popularity contest.
The Leaf Pick Up Program was successful altho
the leaves were"not very cooperative in some
areas of the Village.
We hauled about 3000 cubic
yards of leaves this year as
compared with 4000 last year.
Some people bagged a lot of
n their leaves, taking advan-
tage of the scavenger service
for which we have already
b paid.
d 1 it* 0 0ry•cb The leaves are stockpiled at
the Village garage. If you'd
like to have some for mulching, we'll deliver!
After these have composted, they make a great
addition to your garden.
BE A FRIEND ... FOR LIFE!
That's the slogan for the Blood Center of
Northern Illinois, of which Deerfield is a
ember. This used to be the North Suburban
lood Center but the name was changed after
the Michael Reese Foundation and the NSBC
merged on January 1, 1983. There are now 25
member hospitals, including Lake Forest and
Highland Park.
The next drawing will be March 6th...give a
pint of blood..help yourself and others=.!!
Don't be alarmed if you see something like
this pulling up behind someone you know. It
may very well . _ be the beginning
of a free trip to Hawaii! From
December lst to May 31st,
the Police will o be watching for
safe and courteous drivers, and when
they find one, they will present her with a
merit citation.(well, maybe "her or him")...
then on June 4th, at noon, a drawing will be
held in the Village Hall and two safe drivers
will be awarded a round trip ticket to Hawaii.
So, remember your manners ... it could take you
to faraway places!
PICTURE THIS ...
Over 800 Deerfield residents are enjoying cable
television. OMNICOM continues to market their
service as the power supplies are activated in
each.subdivision. All residents who choose to
subscribe should be connected by early Spring.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
This is a free, equal opportunity employment
agency that currently has 2,000 young people
in their files for part time, after school or
vacation jobs. Call Y.E.S. at 433-4090 or
441-5514, week days except Wednesday from 10
to 5... they'll help you help these young people
and yourself!
DEERFIELD PEOPLE ARE SPECIAL ...
The consensus is that a 10% return on surveys
is a good return. Now, why should that be so?
Why can't we reasonably expect a 90% return...
especially when the problem being surveyed is
flooding? The results of our current survey
are vital to every Deerfield homeowner. Won't
you contribute to a 90% return? We know our
people are unique - here's a chance to prove
it! But do it now, before you forget.
ENERGY TIP
'If every dishwasher user in
cAgft the country (and in the city,
too) cut out just one load a
week, we'd save almost 15 mil-
lion kilowatt hours of electricity every day --
or the equivalent of about 9000 barrels of oil!
**********
The Energy Advisory Council wants you to know
that there are energy saving tips available
at the Village Hall. Heaven knows, we can all
use help in saving energy and cutting down on
those utility bills!
SURVEY ON FLOODING
WE URGENTLY NEED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM YOU TO HELP US WORK TOWARD A
SOLUTION TO THE FLOODING PROBLEMS, PLEASE TAKE TIME TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY,
NAME ADDRESS
PHONE
1, HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED AT THIS ADDRESS?
2, IS YOUR GARAGE, BASEMENT, OTHER, LOCATED BELOW GRADE? YES Fil NO
3, HAVE YOU HAD ANY BACKUPS FROM THE SANITARY SEWER? fl YES ED NO
4, WHERE DID THE BACKUP ENTER (floor drain, sink, shower stall, etc.)?
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5,
HOW DEEP WAS THE SEWAGE?
6,
APPROXIMATE DATE(S):
7,
DO YOU HAVE AN OVERHEAD SANITARY SEWER?
Q YES
NO DON'T KNOW _
8,
WAS YOUR ELECTRICAL SERVICE INTERRUPTED
DURING FLOODING?
[j YES F1 NO
9,
HAVE YOU HAD ANY STORM WATER FLOODING?
YES n
NO
10,
WHERE DID IT ENTER (basement walls, window wells, doors, sump,
etc.)?
11,
HOW DEEP WAS
THE WATER?
C] LESS
THAN 6" MORE
THAN
12" 0 OVER 5'
12,
DID YOU HAVE
STORM WATER
FLOODING
IN THE RAINSTORM
OF
JULY FIDECEMBER
13,
HAVE YOU HAD
STORM WATER
FLOODING
DURING OTHER STORMS?
YES M NO
WHEN?
14,
DO YOU HAVE A
SUMP PUMP?
YES
M N0, HOW
MANY?
15.
WHERE DOES IT
DISCHARGE?
a YARD
E:] STORM SEWER
SANITARY SEWER
16.
DOES YOUR HOME HAVE A FLOOD CONTROL
SYSTEM? YES
NO
17,
COMMENTS:
MAIL OR BRING YOUR COMPLETED SURVEY TO THE.VILLAGE.HALL,,,PLEASE!
_ VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Fire Department .....................945-2121
Police Department ...................945-2131
Village Hall.........................945-5000
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Marvin W. Ehlers Edwin Seidman
Jerold Heisler Vernon Swanson
Cynthia Marty J. Robert York
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