Vol. 29, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2007
Village of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945-5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield-il.org
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
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Property Taxes andUpcoming Budget
Each local government serving the residents
of Deerfield collects property taxes from
residential and commercial property owners.
At their December 4th meeting, the Mayor
and Board of Trustees approved the 2006
Real Estate Tax Levy Ordinance that
determines the property taxes that the
Village will receive in the next year. The
amount to be collected by the Village will be
the same as was collected last year.
As a portion of individual property tax bills,
the Village receives approximately 7% of the
total. This figure represents approximately
10% of the total revenue collected by the
Village annually. Other revenue sources
include sales tax, user charges and permit
fees.
Village staff has begun preparing the 2007-
2008 annual budget. This intensive process
examines major capital improvement
projects, along with everyday operations,
and forecasts revenues and expenditures for
the upcoming year. The Village Board has
maintained a conservative approach so as to
keep the burden on the taxpayers in
Deerfield as small as possible. We are also
pleased to report the Village’s 16th
consecutive Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award from the Government
Finance Officers Association. This award
highlights the commitment of the Village
Board to present and approve a budget that
promotes openness, encourages resident
participation, and meets the highest
standards of local government budgeting.
Additional budget information will be
available in upcoming issues of D-Tales.
D-TALESYour Municipal News Source
January / February 2007 Vol. 29, No. 1
Acts of Kindness Program
The Village of Deerfield’s Acts of Kindness
initiative has a new logo.
The winning logo was submitted
anonymously. Over 200 entrants sent in
wonder ful and creative logos. 10 finalists
were chosen by those who attended the
November Acts of Kindness Open Meeting.
The Community Relations Commission then
selected the winner.
The Village of Deerfield will utilize the Acts
of Kindness Logo on the 2007-2008
vehicle stickers. The logo will also be highly
visible on a banner placed on the soon to
be erected banner pole at the intersection of
Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
In addition to promoting kindness
throughout the Village of Deerfield, awards
are being given out by the Community
Relations Commission to those who have
demonstrated outstanding Acts of Kindness.
On December 7, the first two awards were
presented. Sam and Beth Sciarretta of
Check it Out!
PPaaggee 22::
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Search for New Village Manager
PPaaggee 33::
• Snow Plowing Operations
PPaaggee 55::
• Underage Drinking
• Citizens Police Academy
PPaaggee 66::
• Clean Air Counts
Happy New YearTThhee VViillllaaggee ooff DDeeeerrffiieelldd wwiisshheess yyoouu aa pprroossppeerroouuss 22000077!!
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villageNEWS
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Search For NewVillage Manager toBegin
Bob Franz, who has served as
Village Manager since 1979,
recently announced his
retirement, effective June 22,
2007.
In December, the Mayor and
Village Board approved a
contract with The PAR Group
of Lake Bluff, Illinois to
conduct the executive search for
Mr. Franz’s replacement. The
PAR Group has facilitated a
significant number of similar
searches in the area and will
conduct a national search for
Deerfield’s new Village
Manager. The search is set to
begin in January.
The Mayor has appointed a
committee to review and
inter view candidates. The
Village Board will ultimately
approve the appointment of the
new Village Manager at the
conclusion of the inter view
process.
The Village of Deerfield
operates under the council-
manager form of government
whereby the elected Village
Board sets policy and the
Village Manager carries out
that policy and directs the day-
to-day operations
of the Village.
The State of Illinois Public Act
094-0741 requires a carbon
monoxide detector be installed
within 15 feet of all sleeping
rooms of all residential units.
This act became effective
January 1, 2007.
The Act applies to any
residential unit with a sleeping
room. A detector has to be
installed within 15 feet of each
sleeping room. This may
require multiple detectors for
your home or apartment.
This applies to single-family
homes, duplexes, townhouses,
apartments, hotels and motels.
There are various types of
detectors that can be used:
•Battery powered
•Plug in with battery back up
•Direct wired in the building
electric system with battery
back up.
There are certain combination
smoke/carbon monoxide
detectors that may be used to
comply with this new
regulation. If you plan to
utilize this type, consult the
product literature or
manufacturer for compatibility
with your existing detectors.
Combination detectors typically
have a different alarm tone for
smoke detection and carbon
monoxide detection.
Homeowners who plan to
hardwire the detector may be
required to acquire a building
permit. Consult the Community
Development Department at
847/945-5000 for all
permitting requirements.
This act requires the detector
to be in place by January 1,
2007. There are penalties in
the act for noncompliance. A
copy of the act is available
online at www.ilga.gov.
For more information, please
call the Community
Development Department at
847/945-5000 or email
deermail@deerfield-il.org.
Italian Kitchen were given a
kindness award for their
ongoing support of the Acts of
Kindness Program. The Italian
Kitchen has donated
refreshments for the open
monthly meetings since the
inception of the program in
July. The second award was
presented to Kevin Quigley
from Kevin’s Place. He was
given a kindness award for his
support of community youth
during the recent tragic loss of
two teenagers in an automobile
accident.
Dr. Lauren Gerber, the Acts of
Kindness Coordinator,
welcomes anyone interested in
participating in this growing
initiative to contact her at
l.gerber@comcast.net. There
are numerous sub-committees
in place that are eager for
additional par ticipants. The
Ambassadors of Kindness at
Deerfield High School and
Junior Ambassadors of
Kindness at the junior high
schools welcome anyone
interested in joining their
efforts. The next meeting will
be held on February 1 at 7:00
p.m. at Village Hall, 850
Waukegan Road.
Acts of KindnessCont’d
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Thank You, Clean Air CountsParticipants!
Special thanks to these local businesses and organizations that
have made a commitment to the Clean Air Counts program!
AAA My Health
Astellas US
Baxter Healthcare
Carr America - Parkway North
Chicago Marriott Suites - Deerfield
DBR Chamber of Commerce
Embassy Suites Hotel - Deerfield
Takeda Pharmeceuticals - North America
TMA of Lake Cook
Village of Deerfield
Whole Foods
For more information, please visit www.deerfield-il.org.
The new logo for the Random
Acts of Kindness Program (left)
recently approved by the
Community Relations
Commission will be
placed on the 2007-
2008 Deerfield
vehicle stickers.
Over 200
applicants
submitted designs.
The winning
design was
submitted
anonymously.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors RequiredJanuary 1, 2007
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Snow PlowingOperations
Snow removal operations
began earlier than usual this
season due to a significant
snowfall December 1. The
Village’s Public Works
Depar tment was prepared to
deal with the situation and
succeeded in clearing
Deer field’s more than 70 miles
of roadways quickly and
effectively.
To assist neighbors and Village
staff this winter, it is important
to remember the following:
•One way to assure that
street plows do not fill a
cleared driveway entrance
with snow is to follow this
simple guideline: Shovel the
snow to the side, in the
direction of traffic, and
clear a pocket of snow on
the opposite side of your
driveway. (see the
illustration above) The
accumulated snow in the
plow will dump into the
pocket and not on your
driveway. This simple
procedure will reduce the
possibility of residual snow
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.
If you decide to install a new
mailbox, contact JULIE at
800/892-0123 before you dig.
Various utility companies will
come out and mark the
location of any buried utilities
so that you will know where
they are located.
If you have questions regarding
your mailbox, please contact
the Public Works Department
at 847/317-7245.
2007 Construction
The 2007 construction season
is set to begin this spring,
including a complete
reconstruction of Crabtree Lane
and street resurfacing and
watermain work in the Clavinia
subdivision. Look for more
information in future D-Tales!
Properly InstalledMailboxes PreventDamage
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 planning to install a new
one, please be aware of how
to properly install a mailbox
that meets Village standards.
The majority of mailbox
knockdowns result because
the post supporting the
mailbox has deteriorated - it
has either rusted or rotted - or
because the mailbox was
installed too close to the
roadway.
A mailbox must extend no less
than 12 inches away from the
back of the curb or the
roadway edge. The mailbox
post must be mounted at least
Winter StormTerms
SSttoorrmm WWaattcchh:: Severe weather
such as heavy snow or ice is
possible.
SSttoorrmm WWaarrnniinngg::Severe winter
conditions have begun or will
begin very soon.
BBlliizzzzaarrdd WWaarrnniinngg::Heavy
snow and strong winds will
produce near zero visibility,
deep drifts and dangerous
wind chill.
FFrreeeezziinngg RRaaiinn:: Rain that
freezes, creating a coating of
ice on roads and walkways.
SSlleeeett::Rain that turns to ice
pellets before reaching the
ground. Sleet also causes
roads to freeze and become
slipper y.
FFlluurrrriieess::Light snow falling for
short durations. No
accumulation is typically
expected.
SSnnooww SShhoowweerrss::Snow falling
at varying intensities for brief
periods of time.
BBlloowwiinngg SSnnooww::Wind-driven
snow that reduces visibility
and causes significant
drifting.
BBlliizzzzaarrdd:: Winds over 35 mph
with snow and blowing snow
that reduces visibility to near
zero.
being plowed from the street
into your driveway.
•By Village ordinance,
vehicles cannot be parked
on the street for 24 hours
after 3 inches of snow have
fallen. Keeping your vehicles
off the street assists our
plows and salt trucks in
clearing the streets as
quickly as possible.
•By Village ordinance, you
may not deposit snow from
your property onto the street
or sidewalk. This can
hinder safe passage of
vehicles and pedestrians,
and makes it harder for
Village plow crews to keep
streets clear.
•Adopt a fire hydrant!
Remember, when you shovel
your sidewalk and driveway,
don’t forget to clear snow
away from fire hydrants in
front of your property to
ensure that they are
accessible if needed.
The illustration above highlights
the best ways to shovel snow to
keep your driveway as clear as
possible during plowing
operations.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last publication of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village Board
meetings, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield-il.org.
Village Board Action
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a 4-way stop sign at Willow and Gordon.
Approved an Ordinance approving an amendment to the signage plan for Corporate 500 Centre.
Approved an Ordinance granting a variation for 1114 Davis Avenue.
Authorized a Contract with PAR Group, LLC to conduct an executive search for the recruitment of a new Village Manager.
Approved a Resolution declaring a surplus of tax increment financing funds and amending the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Annual Budget.
Approved an Ordinance decreasing the number of Class E liquor licenses from 14 to 13 (Lotus Brasserie).
Authorized a Contract for on-call snow removal services.
Approved Ordinances authorizing the construction of Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim at 1101-1201 Lake Cook Road in the Deerfield
Business Center.
Approved an Ordinance abating all of the 2006 tax levy requirements for the Series 2003 General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Approved an Ordinance abating all of the 2006 tax levy requirements for the Series 1998 General Obligation Bonds.
Proclamations, Appointments and Recognitions
Proclaimed November 5 – 11, 2006 as Marine Week in Deerfield.
Proclaimed November 28, 2006 as American Association of University Women Day.
Appointed the following residents to various Boards and Commissions:
Tom Dahlberg – Appearance Review Commission
Berton Ring – Board of Building Appeals
Paul Blakey, James Warren – Board of Police Commissioners
Leonard Adams – Board of Zoning Appeals
Paul Diambri (Ch.), Phillip Elbling, William Steffey – Cable & Telecommunications Commission
Mitchell Feinberg, Penina Frankel, Ken Schmetterer, Lois Shane – Community Relations Commission
Edwin Seidman (Ch.), Donald Anderson, Amy Parker – Energy and Recycling Commission
Jack Pohn (Co-Ch.) Gene DiClementi, Edwin Seidman – Family Days Commission
Jeffrey Marks (Ch.), Dorothy Fiedler –Fine Arts Commission
Jules Crystal (Ch.) – Manpower Commission
Elaine Jacoby, Plan Commission
Mark Anfenson – Police Pension Board
Alan Bromberg (Ch.) – Safety Council
Gary Cooper, Jannes Zobus – Village Center Development Commission
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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Deerfield Park District
Half Day Happenings
Jewett Park Community Center
January 12, February 16
Schools Out Programs
Jewett Park Community Center
January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr.
Day) & February 19 (Presidents’
Day),
Chess Tournament
Jewett Park
January 20
Teen Ski Trip
Chestnut Mountain
February 2 - 3
8th Grade Boys Basketball
Tournament
Caruso Middle School
February 2 - 4
8th Grade Girls Basketball
Tournament
Shepard Middle School
February 9 - 11
Daddy/Daughter Dinner Dance
Patty Turner Senior Center
February 11
Theater D Performance
Patty Turner Senior Center
February 16 - 18, 23 - 25
Golf Mixer
Deerfield Golf Club
February 20
Mom/Son Activity
Jewett Park Community Center
February 23
For more information on event
times, or to register for Park District
programs, call 847/945-0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org.
Deerfield Public Library
The library will be closed January 1
and February 19. The library will
open at 10 a.m. on January 10 and
February 28.
AAdduulltt PPrrooggrraammss::
Career Advice
January 16 and February 20, 9:30
- 11 a.m.
Great Decisions
Tuesdays, January 23 - March 27,
7:30 - 9 p.m.
AARP Tax Aid Program
Tuesdays beginning February 2,
1-4 p.m.
Bel Sonore
Februar y 11, 2 p.m.
Academy Awards
February 21, 7 p.m.
Peter Nye and the Bluegrass Band
February 21, 7 p.m.
BBooookk DDiissccuussssiioonnss::
The Glass Castle
January 11, 10:30 a.m.
Little Women
January 18, 7:30 p.m.
The Rich Part of Life
February 8, 10:30 a.m.
March
February 15, 7:30 p.m.
YYoouutthh PPrrooggrraammss::
Drop-in Craft
January 4, 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Pajama Storytime
January 8, 7 p.m.
After School Stories
Wednesdays or Thursdays, January
17 - February 15, 4 p.m.
Steve Belliveau’s Zany Magic Show,
January 20, 2 p.m.
lllinois Juggling Institute Workshop,
February 3, 2 p.m.
Chinese New Year Party
February 17, 2 p.m.
Note: Please register in advance for
all programs by calling 847/945-
3311. Visit the library on the web at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org
West Deerfield Township
Township Board meetings will be
held January 16 and February 20 at
the Township Offices, 601 Deerfield
Road. Call 847/945-0614 or visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org for
more information.
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Parents also need to establish
clear, open and honest
communication with their
children. Ask your children
about their ideas, their
opinions, and what they like to
do with their friends. This
communication can also help to
build up a child’s self esteem
and lets them know their
parents care about what they
think and about what is
happening in their lives. This
makes it more likely they will
confide in a parent when
difficult problems arise.
Make sensible rules for your
child and enforce them
consistently. Rules can help
protect children from physical
harm, but they can also teach
them self-discipline, which can
lower the risk for substance
and alcohol abuse. Developing
these rules together with your
child can increase his or her
desire to follow the rules.
Citizens PoliceAcademy
The Deerfield Police
Department is sponsoring a
Citizens Police Academy.
Classes meet on Wednesday
evenings, from 7:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m. beginning January
24, 2007 through March 28,
2007. Classes are limited to 12
participants who must be at
least 18 years old, a Deerfield
resident and have no felony
convictions.
•Alcohol can have lasting
effects on the brain. It can
impair how a person learns,
thinks, and remembers.
•Alcohol can kill. When a
person drinks too much
alcohol in a very short time,
alcohol poisoning can
occur. Breathing becomes
difficult. A person can
vomit, pass out, or even die.
•Alcohol can hurt your child
even if he or she is not the
one drinking. If your child
is around people who are
drinking, he or she is at
risk of being injured,
affected by violence, and
exposed to out of control
behavior and the poor
decisions made by the
drinker.
Family influence is an
important part of a child’s
development. A parent’s words
or actions impact them in many
ways every day. Family influence
includes getting involved in a
child’s life. Parents’ involvement
in positive activities in their
children’s lives can help them
pursue positive goals. In
addition, parents will be better
able to witness changes in their
child that may indicate a
problem.
Another aspect of family
influence is the example that
parents set for their children. It
is important to think about
what you say and how you act
in front of your child. Your
child learns social skills by
watching you. Any illegal,
unhealthy, or dangerous
activities that a parent may
partake in send the message to
a child that these practices are
acceptable.
Most classes will be held at the
Deerfield Police Department,
850 Waukegan Road, but some
classes may also be held at an
alternate location, depending on
the subject matter. Topics
covered in the classes include
fundamentals of investigations,
narcotics, canine units, and a
citizen ride-along.
To apply to participate in the
Citizens Police Academy,
download an application from
the Police Department’s website
at www.deerfield-
il.org/police/cpa.htm and return
the completed application to the
Police Department. You may
also pick up an application at
the Police Department.
Questions may be directed to
Sgt. Mel Soltwisch at 847/945-
8636 from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.
The Deerfield Police
Department is committed to the
philosophy of Community
Policing. The Citizen Police
Academy provides a forum to
improve lines of communication
between the police and the
community. Graduates become
partners with the Police
Depar tment in identifying
problems and solutions to
quality of life issues that face
the Deerfield community and
take their knowledge back to
their neighborhoods, where they
can inform neighbors about the
Police Department.
Underage Drinking
A recent survey conducted by
the National Institute on Drug
Abuse provided shocking
information regarding the age
at which many children begin
to drink. According to the
survey, some children as young
as 13 drink to the point of
getting drunk. This is alarming
for many reasons, but mostly
because this early behavior can
be dangerous or deadly. More
children and teens are killed
by alcohol related causes than
by all other illegal drugs
combined. Yet, despite the
growing trend of underage
drinking and the possible
serious consequences, parents
sometimes underestimate the
extent to which their teen is
using alcohol. What parents
may not realize is that children
who have not experimented
with alcohol say parental
disapproval of underage
drinking is the key reason why
they have chosen not to drink.
The following are important
facts about alcohol and how it
affects the body:
•Alcohol passes through the
lining of the stomach into
the bloodstream. It irritates
the stomach lining, which
can make a person feel
nauseous.
•Alcohol moves through the
bloodstream to every organ
in the body, including the
brain.
•Alcohol enters the brain
and changes the way a
person behaves. Alcohol
can make a person do
things they might other wise
refrain from doing.
•Alcohol impairs the ability
to make good decisions.
Prepare. Plan. Stay informed!
Has your family developed a disaster preparedness
plan? If not, please visit
www.deerfield-il.org/police/home/html
for more information from the Department of
Homeland Security.
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Village Hall Schedule
Village Hall will be closed in
observance of the following
holidays:
New Years Day
Monday, January 1
Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 19
Holiday Refuse Collection
Schedule
The New Year’s Day holiday refuse
collection schedule is as follows:
•Monday pick up will be on
Tuesday, January 2.
•Tuesday pick up will be on
Wednesday, January 3.
•Thursday pick up will be on
Friday, January 5.
•Friday pick up will be on
Saturday, January 6.
Christmas Tree
Collection
Veolia Environmental
Services, the Village’s solid waste
contractor, will collect Christmas
trees and other organic holiday
decorations for recycling on
January 2 and 8 (for those with
Monday collections) and January 3
and 9 (for those with Tuesday
collections). Trees and other
organic greenery will be picked up
at the curb oonnllyy if all plastic bags,
metal (including tinsel) and other
decorations are removed.
SWALCO Collections
Need to dispose of old electronics
after the holidays? SWALCO is
hosting the following Household
Electronics Collections:
Round Lake Public Works
751 W. Townline Road
January 9, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Gurnee Public Works
1151 Kilbourne Road
January 25, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Call 847/377-2550 for more
information.
Senior Programs @ PTSC
For more
information
on any of the
programs
listed below, or to receive the Patty
Turner Senior Center newsletter,
please call 847/940-4010.
January 9:Blood Pressure/Blood
Sugar Testing
January 10: Three Musketeers at
the Shakespeare Theater
January 11:Birding in Panama
January 16: Doubt
January 25: Living Options
February 1:Rules of the Road
February 1: Winter Chili Lunch
February 4: Super Bowl Party
February 7: Twelve Angry Men
February 8 and 9: AARP Driver
Safety Program
February 13: Blood
Pressure/Blood Sugar Testing
February 13: Second Tuesday
Lecture Series, The Merchant of
Venice - A Jewish Perspective,at
Highland Park Country Club
February 20: Mardi Gras Breakfast
February 28: Legends
Lending Closet
The Patty Turner Senior Center
lends, on a short term basis,
wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath
benches, commodes, grabber
sticks, etc. for those residents with
the need for such items. Please
contact staff at the PTSC at
847/940-4010 for additional
information on this program.
Clean Air Counts
Did you know
that utilizing
energy-
efficient lighting can save you
more than $8,000 over 30
years and also improve your
ability to read at night?
Simply replacing three standard
bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs
can save the average
homeowner about $78 a year.
The long term benefits of these
bulbs outweighs their initial
cost and, many times, rebates
may be available to provide
further cost savings.
To get the maximum cost
benefit from these bulbs, they
should be used in fixtures that
are left on for hours at a time –
such as outdoor lanterns or
security floodlights, hallways,
landings, or your most lived-in
rooms. A compact fluorescent
light bulb can last 10 times
longer than a regular bulb and
use about 75 percent less
energy.
Other benefits of energy-efficient
lighting practices include:
•Reduced emissions of
nitrogen oxide, carbon
dioxide, and sulfur dioxide
into the environment for
better air quality;
•Improved electricity system
reliability;
•Reduced electrical and
cooling loads in buildings;
•Lower electricity costs
(roughly 10-15%);
•Lower maintenance costs;
•More appropriate lighting
levels;
•More aesthetically pleasing
light.
Find out how you can make
Clean Air Count by visiting
www.deerfield-il.org. Help make
your home and the Deerfield
community a leader in
improving our air and our
quality of life.
Residents Honored
At this year’s Thanksgiving
Interfaith Service, Lynda and Tuck
Woodson, Trudy Bettiker, Lynn
Elliott and Jerry Zachar were
honored with the 2006 Human
Relations Award, presented by the
Community Relations Commission
for their contributions to their
community. We extend our sincere
congratulations to these residents,
who have dedicated so much of
their time to be of service to
others.
Deerfield Park Foundation
Engraved Bricks Program
The Deerfield Park Foundation is
selling engraved bricks to be placed
in the new entryway at Deerspring
Pool. Proceeds from these bricks
will be used toward the
construction of a new playground
in Deerspring Park, to be installed
during the summer of 2007. The
Park Foundation uses proceeds to
offer scholarships to Deerfield Park
District residents in financial need,
as well as toward park
beautification. In the past,
contributions have been used for
such things as the Veterans
Memorial statue at Jewett Park.
These engraved bricks are available
for purchase as a way to honor
family, friends, or even to honor a
graduation or birthday.
Corporations can show their
support for the community by
purchasing a brick with their
company name engraved.
The Deerfield Park Foundation is
501(c)3 not-for-profit
nongovernmental entity. All
contributions are tax deductible to
the extent allowed by IRS laws. To
make a contribution to the
Deerfield Park Foundation, call
847/572-2611, or email
info@dfpd.org. Multiple bricks may
be ordered and placed next to each
other for longer messages. Brick
orders typically take six to eight
weeks, and installation is
dependent upon weather
conditions.
Comcast Internet and Cable
The Village of Deerfield is served
by Comcast for cable and
broadband internet service. If you
have questions regarding service,
please contact Comcast directly at
800/288-2085. Should you have
questions regarding your bill, you
may call 866/594-1234.
If you need additional assistance,
please contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847/945-
5000.
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TThhaannkk YYoouu!!Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered their time on the Village’s manyBoards and Commissions to serve the Deerfield community throughout this past year.
Appearance Review Commission
Richard Coen, Ch.
Jules Beskin** ~ Patrick Carroll*
Lisa Cummings ~ Tom Dahlberg
Howard Shachter ~ Glenn Zagon
Board of Building Appeals
Ted Galvani ~ Walter Hallford
Richard R. Osman ~ Berton Ring
Steven Welch
Board of Police Commissioners
Arthur Rollin, Ch.*
James Marovitz, Ch. ~ Paul Blakey
James Warren ~ Rick Hiton, ex officio
Board of Zoning Appeals
Bob Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams ~ Herbert Kessel
Theodore Kuczek ~ Michael Lewitz**
Jim Moyer ~ Bruce Robbins
Karen Scott
Cable & Telecommunication Commission
Paul Diambri, Ch.
John Chaput ~ Neil Charak
Phillip Elbling ~ Gregor y Lapin
Steven Robinson ~ John Sanner
William Steffey ~ Ken Urbaszewski
Cemetery Association
Maynard Grossman ~ Laura Kempf
Daniel Ziemba
Community Relations Commission
Jerr y Witkovsky, Ch.
Gil Antokal ~ Ellen Miller Eisenberg*
Mitchell Feinberg ~ Penina Frankel
Martin Friedman ~ Bruce Robbins
Neil Samuels ~ Ken Schmetterer
Lois Shane ~ Lawrence Tracey
Lori Zwart
Electrical Commission
James Brown ~ Ted Galvani
Richard R. Osman ~ James Quinn
Michael Rouse
Emergency Services Disaster Agency
Stan Rundell, Coordinator
David Arnold ~ John Chaput
Mel Fragassi** ~ Gerhard Haase**
Gregory Lapin ~ William Steffey
Charles Van Eeckhout ~ Jim Waring
Energy & Recycling Commission
Edwin Seidman, Ch.
Susan Ansbach ~ Donald Anderson
Ernst Kaufmann* ~ Amy Parker
Laurence Ratner ~ Glenn Schwartz
Family Days Committee
Judy Nelson, Co-Ch. ~ Jack Pohn, Co-Ch
Gene DiClementi ~ Ar thur Hyams
Rick Julison ~ Gene Meltser
Jim Moyer* ~ Edwin Seidman
Mark Villano
Farmer’s Market Committee
Pat & Tom Jester
Joanne Kunz
Joan & Brian Reed
Fine Arts Commission
Jeffrey Marks, Ch.
Jill Burstein* ~ Dorothy Fiedler
James Golding ~ Sharon Laney
Edwin Seidman ~ Barbara Weisskopf
Manpower Commission
Jules Crystal, Ch.
Sherrie Cromie ~ Julie Morrison
Jean Reuther ~ Susie Wexler
Plan Commission
Michael Swartz, Ch.
Martin Becker ~ Gail Gussis
Bruce Heitzinger* ~ David Marks
Mar y Oppenheim ~ Joseph Pugliese*
Stuart Shayman ~ Norton Wasserman
Police Pension Board
Mark Anfenson
Robert Davenport
Kenneth Urbaszewski
Safety Council
Alan Bromberg, Ch.
Melissa Bigg ~ Marc Brown
Dan Chamberlin* ~ Lora Hauser
William Keefe ~ Larry Smith
Sister City Committee
Edward Bohrer* ~ Else Kuerten
Ken Nylund ~ Ruth Schiffels
Stormwater Management Commission
Bill Davis, Ch.
Thomas Jester ~ Franklin Kulhanek
Lee Rose
Village Center
Development Commission
Alan Garfield, Ch.,
Oscar Adler ~ Douglas Banzuly
Gary Cooper ~ Garo Emerzian
Ernst Kaufmann ~ Joan Reed
Daniel Rudd ~ Jannes Zobus
Window Signage Committee
Harriet Rosenthal, Ch
Patrick Carroll ~ Gary Cooper
Rick Dozier ~ Gail Gussis
Marci Holzer ~ Joan Reed
Howard Schachter ~ Michael Swartz
Darcie Tapper ~ Andrew Wagner
(* No Longer Serving)
(**Deceased)
The Village of Deerfield is committed to providing superior services to its
residents. Therefore, we are pleased to respond to your individual questions,
thoughts, suggestions, or concerns. Simply return this form to Village Hall or
email us at deermail@deerfield-il.org. Please provide an address so that we can
respond directly.
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Please return to:
Village Manager’s Office
850 Waukegan Road
Deer field, Illinois 60015
Village Board meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held
at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Board Room at Village Hall. If a meeting falls on a
holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day.
The Village Board agenda is posted on the Village’s website and cable channel
10 on the Friday prior to the Village Board Meeting.
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Robert Benton - 945-1570
Michelle Feldman - 940-0628
Harriet Rosenthal - 945-3545
William S. Seiden - 945-2442
Barbara J. Struthers - 940-0917
Matthew J. Wylie - 945-5149
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Robert D. Franz - 945-5000
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Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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