Vol. 29, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2007
Village ofDeerfield
850 Waukegan RoadDeerfield, Illinois 60015847/945-5000
Visit us online atwww.deerfield-il.org
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
July
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August 28, 7:30 p.m.
Deerfield Family Days -July 3 and 4
The 44th Annual
Deerfield Family Days
festivities will take place
on July 3rd and 4th.
Spectacular fireworks,
great live entertainment,
exciting family activities
and a festive parade will
delight Deerfield residents during this two
day community event.
Deerfield Family Days is sponsored by the
Village of Deerfield and is planned by the
all volunteer Family Days Committee.
Their hard work and dedication keep this
annual event a staple of the Deerfield
community. Funding for Family Days
comes from the generous support of many
Deerfield residents and businesses.
For a full listing of Family Days events,
please turn to page 2. Also, be sure to
visit the Village’s website at
www.deerfield-il.org for more information.
Village Hall - Phase 1Nearing Completion
The initial phase of the Village Hall
expansion and renovation project is
nearing completion. This phase includes
the new wing housing the Administration
and Finance Departments, and public
meeting space including the council
chambers. The Village Hall will be closed
on Friday, July 20 for the relocation of
staff into the new wing. The first day of
business in the new wing will be Monday,
July 23. After that, all meetings of the
Village’s boards and commissions will
take place in the new meeting rooms on
the second floor.
The second phase of the project,
renovation of the existing Village Hall, will
D-TALESYour Municipal News Source
July / August 2007 Vol. 29, No. 4
Village ManagerRetires
On June 22, Bob Franz, Village
Manager since August 1979,
retired from his duties, having been the
longest serving Village Manager in
Deerfield’s history. Bob’s leadership has
benefitted the community in countless ways
over the last 28 years, and his expertise and
solid management style have been
instrumental in leading Deerfield’s growth
during that time. In honor of his ser vice, the
Mayor and Board of Trustees proclaimed
June 18 - 23 “Bob Franz Week.” In
addition, the new Village Hall council
chambers will be named in his honor.
After an exhaustive executive search, Kent
Street, current Village Administrator in Lake
Bluff, Illinois has been named as Mr. Franz’
replacement. He will assume his duties in
September. Until that time, Philip Kiraly,
Assistant Village Manager will serve as
Interim Village Manager.
Check it Out!
PPaaggee 22::
• Family Days Schedule
PPaaggee 33::
• Public Works Information
PPaaggee 44::
• Board Report and Community Calendar
PPaaggee 77::
• Village Reminders
Continued on Page 6
Garbage Cans
Over the past few months, some residents
have received notices from Veolia
Environmental Services indicating that their
current garbage can is too large. Through
their contract with the Village of Deerfield,
there is a size restriction on garbage cans –
plastic cans can be no larger than 45-
gallons. The following questions and answers
have been developed to help explain this
issue. Continued on Page 6
villageNEWS
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DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYSJULY 3 and 4, 2007
Celebrating Excellence in Education
COME CELEBRATE 44 YEARS OF FIREWORKS, FOOD, AND FUN
Tuesday, July 3rd – Deerfield High School
5:00 p.m.GGAATTEESS OOPPEENN:: Concession sales begin
6:00 p.m.Entertainment for children on stage: Magic Show, Stilt Walker, Moon Walk
6:30 p.m.The New Invaders present The Ultimate 60’s Flashback
7:00 p.m.Raising of the Flag by the American Legion and singing of the National Anthem
9:15 p.m.FFIIRREEWWOORRKKSS: Our largest and most exciting display!
Tickets: $4.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Children (under 13) and Seniors (65+)
Wednesday, July 4th – Jewett Park Community Center and Grounds
7:30 to 10:30 a.m.Pancake Breakfast served by the members of the Patty Turner Senior Center
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Arts and Crafts Sales:Park Grounds
8:00 a.m.Deerfield Rotary Club 10k Race starting at Walden School
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.Bike Decorating and Parade:Parking Lot at Rosemary Terrace and Deerfield
Road
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Flower Show: Submit flowers for judging between 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Oak
Room, Jewett Park Community Center
8:45 to 10:00 a.m.Dog Show: Field House Patio
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Rides, Games, Petting Zoo, Ponies and Concessions: Jewett Park Grounds
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Live Entertainment - Copper Box: Jewett Park Grounds
NOON SPECTACULAR DEERFIELD PARADE
Parade Route: Deerspring Pool to Waukegan Road, Waukegan Road to Hazel Avenue,
Ending at Jewett Park
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
For July 3rd and 4th Food and Rides: $.50 per ticket – Books of 20 for $10.00
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Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer
continues to plague the
Chicagoland area, with a
quarantine zone being
recently expanded in an
attempt to slow down the
spread of this resilient insect.
Thus far, Deerfield has not
been included in the
quarantine zone.
The Emerald Ash Borer, a
small (1/2 inch long, 1/8
inch wide) metallic green
beetle has wreaked havoc on
Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana,
destroying vast growths of
ash trees in its wake.
Firewood from Illinois has
been prohibited in some
parts of neighboring states in
hopes of limiting the spread
of the Ash Borer. The Village
asks residents to be on the
look out for signs of sick or
infested ash trees.
Ash trees won’t likely show
symptoms until the Ash Borer
has already imbedded itself
within the tree. The most
visible sign of infestation is a
noticeable dieback of the
crown of the tree, which
appears after the first year.
Other signs of infestation are
bark slits above larval
feeding galleries and damage
from woodpeckers, which
come to feed on the pre-
pupal lar vae. Adult beetles
will leave 1/8 inch “D”
shaped exit holes anywhere
on the tree.
Yearly treatment is needed to
ensure adequate protection
and should be applied by a
certified arborist.
Unfortunately, no treatment
has been found to eradicate
this insect, and once a tree is
infected, there is often little
that can be done, aside from
removing the tree.
Ash trees generally die within
1 to 3 years after infection.
Ash trees are identified by
their compound leaves with
small, glossy green leaflets
which grow in opposite pairs.
For more information, visit
www.deerfield-il.org for links
to various sites with
additional information,
including an updated map of
the Emerald Ash Borer
quarantine zone. Further
questions may be directed to
the Public Works Department
at 847/317-7325.
Information onFlooding
The information presented
below is the first in a series
of articles that will be
included in upcoming issues
of D-Tales related to flooding
and flood prevention. If you
have questions, please
contact the Engineering
Department at 847/317-
2490.
Flood Insurance
Because the Village of
Deerfield is a participating
member of the National
Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP), residents may
purchase flood insurance
through their local insurance
agent via the NFIP. There is
a 30 day waiting period for
flood insurance coverage to
begin. A home located within
a Special Flood Hazard Area
(SFHA) has a 26% chance of
being damaged by a flood
over the life of a 30 year
mortgage, and your
homeowner’s insurance will
not cover flood damage. This
is why flood insurance is
mandatory for all federally
backed mortgages. Your
home does not have to be in
a flood zone to be flooded.
Flood insurance is available
at a reduced rate for these
properties. Also, the Village
of Deerfield is applying for
FEMA's "Community Rating
System", which can further
reduce flood insurance
premiums.Flood Protection
If your property is susceptible
to flooding, there are some
things you can do to reduce
damage:
•Watertight seals can be
applied to brick and block
walls to protect against
low level flooding.
•Furnaces, water heaters
and major appliances can
be elevated on platforms
or moved to higher floors.
•Temporary measures
such as sandbagging
or removing items from
the flooded area can be
utilized.
• Surprisingly, elevating or
relocating the entire
structure may be a feasible
option. Grant money may
be available for this use.
Contact the Engineering
Department for more
information.
Drainage SystemMaintenance
As obvious as it may sound,
simply keeping smaller
ditches and streams free of
debris can dramatically
improve the outflow of run-off
from low lying areas, as well
as greatly reduce the
occurrence of ice jams. IItt iiss
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are also numerous drainage
districts within the County
that will relieve certain areas
from congestion from fallen
trees, leaves and beaver
dams.
ConstructionUpdates
Crabtree ReconstructionProject:
Construction is anticipated to
begin after July 4th, with
substantial completion being
anticipated by the end of
September. Campanella and
Sons Construction will
complete the work for this
project.
As part of this project, new
roadways, storm and sanitary
sewers, watermains, and
ser vice lines will all be
completely replaced.
Individual letters will be sent
to homeowners affected by
this project as it progresses.
Clavinia Subdivision WaterMain Project:
Construction is scheduled to
begin in late June. Lenny
Hoffman Excavating will
complete this project.
Deteriorated watermains
located on Susan, Sapling,
Clavinia, Dartmouth and
Castlewood will be replaced.
Concrete roadways will also
be removed in their entirety
and replaced with new
asphalt roadways with the
installation of new curbs and
some minor sidewalk
rehabilitation work.
Construction updates related
to these projects, in addition
to the Street Rehabilitation
Program and other projects
currently underway in the
Village, are posted at
www.deerfield-il.org and are
updated often. Further
questions may be directed to
the Engineering Department
at 847/317-2490.
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
•Awarded a Contract for Replacement Fence at the Deerfield Cemetery to All American Fence.
• Approved a Permit for School District 109 Education Foundation and the Deerfield Park Foundation to Hold a Circus at Brickyards
Park in September.
• Approved a Special Use to Allow a Bank in Deerfield Shoppers Court.
•Approved an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code to Enact a New Division Titled Emergency Management Agency.
• Approved an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code re: Definition of Attic Space in Residential Construction.
• Approved an Ordinance Directing the Disposition of Certain Surplus Motor Vehicles.
• Approved a Special Use to Allow a Bank in Deerfield Shoppers Court.
• Awarded a Contract to Provide Groundwater Sampling Services for Reservoir 29A for Year 2007.
• Awarded a Contract for Chlorine Conversion Project at the Deerfield Road and Warwick Road Storm Stations.
• Approved a Special Use to Allow Outdoor Seating, a Sign Modification and a Text Amendment for Signage for Stoney River Legendary
Steaks.
• Awarded a Contract for Clavinia Subdivision Roadway and Water Main Replacement.
• Awarded a Contract to Purchase Grinder Pack for Deep Sewage Line at Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
• Awarded a Contract to Purchase Water Meters from Midwest Meter, Inc.
• Awarded a Contract for Crabtree Infrastructure Improvement Project.
• Awarded a Contract for 2007 Dutch Elm Disease Study.
Proclamations, Appointments and Recognitions
Oath of Office Given to Trustees Robert Benton, Thomas Jester and William Seiden
Appointed Kent Street as Village Manager and Philip Kiraly as Interim Village Manager
Appointed the following residents to various Boards and Commissions:
Jeremy Kanter – Appearance Review Commission
Matthew Wylie – Energy and Recycling Commission
Proclaimed May 17, 2007 as “Jay Monier Day”
Proclaimed the week of June 18-23, 2007 as “Bob Franz Week”
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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Deerfield Park District
JULY:
Summer Sampler
Mitchell Park
Sundays through August 26
Eat to the Beat Concert
Jewett Park
Wednesdays through August 22
Family Camp Out
Maplewood Park
July 14 and 15
AUGUST:
Dive In Theater
Mitchell Pool
August 4
Extra Added Attraction
Jewett Park Community Center
August 6 - 10, 13 - 17
Deerspring Pool Closes
August 19
Family Theater Auditions
August 22, 23, 25
Family Theater Callbacks
August 26
For more information on event
times, or to register for these or
other Park District programs, please
call 847/945-0650, or visit the
Park District’s website at
www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org.
Deerfield Public Library
The Deerfield Library Board of
Trustees meets the third Wednesday
of each month at 7:00 p.m. The
Library will be closed on July 4th.
The lobby will remain open for
refreshments from 11:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m.
AAdduulltt PPrrooggrraammss::
Adult Reading Program
Through August 3
Movie Music Magic
July 4, 7 p.m.
Friends of the Library
August 1, 7 p.m.
YYoouutthh PPrrooggrraammss::
Youth Services Summer Reading
Program
Through August 4 for age 4
through entering 9th grade
Picnic Stories
Thursdays at 12 p.m.
through August 2.
Harry Potter Week
Sunday, July 15 through July
21. All ages welcome.
Cicada Mobile!
Tuesday, July 24, 4 - 7 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 at 7:00 p.m. on July 18 and
August 15 at the Township Offices,
601 Deerfield Road. Call 847/945-
0614 or visit the Township website
at www.westdeerfieldtownship.org
for more information.
Patty Turner Senior Center
Blood Pressure Screening
July 10
Mikhail Baryshnikov performs at the
Harris Theater
July 11
Summer Grilled Lunch
July 12
“Light in the Piazza” at the
Auditorium Theater
July 18
Horseshoe Casino Trip
July 31
Rules of the Road - sponsored by
the Secretary of State
August 2
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at the
Auditorium Theater
August 8
Summer Party at PTSC
August 10
Cholesterol Screenings
August 14
Noel Coward’s “Bittersweet”
August 24
Chemical Dependency Program
August 31
Summer Events/Festivals
Deerfield Family Days - July 3 and 4
Deerfield Farmers Market - every
Saturday through October 13
Apple Pie Baking Contest -
September 16
Historical Society Fall Fest -
September 9
Community Services Day -
September 15
policeDEPARTMENT
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Vacation Checklist
Going on vacation is an
exciting event. Much thought
usually goes into the
scheduling and planning to
be sure that all of the details
are taken care of. However,
when finalizing your plans, it
is just as important to
remember to take the
following steps to ensure the
security of your property and
belongings that stay behind.
Before you leave, take a few
minutes and review the
following suggestions
(Actually, many of these are
excellent things to remember
all year round.)
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Newspapers and mail that
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giveaways that no one has
been around.
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Ask that person to check
the house as often as
possible. Any deliveries
that were not stopped
should be taken inside.
Ask that person to open
the curtains periodically. .
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Having a light on each
level makes the home look
occupied. A timer on a
radio or television is also
a good idea. Timers
should also be placed on
exterior lights to keep the
house well lit at night
inside and out.
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ddoooorr ooppeenneerr..
Make sure that it can’t be
opened. Lock the door
between the inside of the
garage and house with a
keyed lock and deadbolt.
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llaawwnn..
Have the grass cut
promptly. Outdoor
valuables like grills, lawn
mowers, bikes, etc. should
be locked inside the
garage.
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oouuttssiiddee..
Burglars know these tricks
and know the common
hiding spots all too well.
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Make sure the second
level windows and doors
are locked as well. Many
burglars enter through the
second level due to
carelessness by the owners
in locking up the
windows.
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A dog inside the home is
a big deterrent to
criminals. Instead of
boarding your dog(s),
think about leaving them
in your home with a
neighbor or family
member taking care of
them.
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yyoouurr ddrriivveewwaayy..
Vehicles parked in the
driveway make the home
appear to be occupied. If
you have a trusted
neighbor, ask them to
park their cars in the
driveway while you are
gone.
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vvaaccaattiioonn wwaattcchh..
As an extra layer of
security, officers will
provide extra patrols
around your house while
you are away.
For more information, please
call 847/945-8636.
Fireworks Safety
The 4th of July holiday is a
time for celebration. Many
people enjoy fireworks
displays, but it is important
to remember that fireworks
should only be used by
professionals. Although the
purchase of some types of
fireworks may be legal in
some neighboring states, they
remain illegal to use and
even possess in Illinois.
People tend to overlook the
obvious dangers involved
with using fireworks.
Fireworks can find their way
into the hands of children
who can be burned, blinded,
and other wise injured from
heat, fire, projectiles, and
explosions. Remember,
fireworks are gunpowder
explosives and are extremely
dangerous.
One out of every three
fireworks injuries is to the
eyes, and one out of every
four fireworks eye injuries
causes some kind of
permanent blindness. You
can learn more about eye
safety from the Illinois
Society for the Prevention of
Blindness at
www.eyehealthillinois.org.
Deerfield ordinances prohibit
any person from using,
selling, delivering, exploding,
and/or possessing fireworks
in the Village. The term
"fireworks” includes such
items as firecrackers, cherry
bombs, M-80's, bottle
rockets, and roman candles.
Sparklers are also prohibited
in Deer field. (Did you know
that the tip of a sparkler
burns at 1,800 degrees?)
The laws in Illinois do not
change over the July 4
holiday or for any other
holiday. In other words,
fireworks are no more legal
on these dates than they are
at other times of the year.
The Deerfield Police
Department stresses that all
complaints of fireworks are
thoroughly investigated. If
someone is found to be in
violation, the items in
question will be confiscated
and the person(s) involved
will be arrested and/or
charged when appropriate.
This applies to both adults
and minors.
From time to time the Chief
of Police or his designee may
grant permission for special
events such as Deerfield
Family Days to discharge
fireworks within the Village
under and pursuant to
conditions set by the Chief of
Police and Fire Department.
Keep VehiclesLocked
Residents are reminded to
make sure that their vehicles
are locked at all times while
parked either in their
driveways or on the street.
Unlocked vehicles are prime
targets for thieves and an
open invitation to lose your
valuables.
Items such as cell phones,
iPods, laptops, purses,
wallets and loose change in
plain sight are an open
invitation to burglars as they
are quick and easy to grab.
Vehicles should be locked at
all times while unattended,
even if it is just for a few
moments, and garages
should stay locked as well.
For more information, please
call 847/945-8636.
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temporary handicapped ramp
will be installed. The general
route can be seen in the
schematic drawing below.
Until the second phase of
construction is complete,
access from the Police
Department lobby into the
Village Hall will not be
available. Access to the
Police Department will
remain otherwise unchanged.
We sincerely apologize for
any inconvenience that
residents will encounter
during this phase of
construction. However, taking
these temporary steps will
allow a more efficient
completion schedule.
For detailed information on
the Village Hall project,
please visit www.deerfield-
il.org.
Questions may be directed to
Philip Kiraly, Interim Village
Manager, at 847/945-5000,
or via email at
deermail@deerfield-il.org.
begin immediately thereafter
and should be completed by
January 2008. It will then be
utilized by the Community
Development Department,
which has a temporary home
at the Deerfield-Bannockburn
Fire Station at 500
Waukegan Road.
During the second phase of
construction, access to the
Village Hall will be somewhat
less convenient. The existing
front door of the Village Hall
will be removed, along with
the associated sidewalk,
staircase and overhang. The
new front door, just slightly
north of the existing door,
will become the primar y
entrance to the building.
Beginning in late July and
continuing through the end
of September, those who visit
the Village Hall will utilize
the existing sidewalk running
along the north side of Jewett
Park Drive and the west side
of Waukegan Road leading to
the new front walkway.
Access through these doors
will be available, and a
A: The major difference
between these carts and
many of the new garbage
cans being sold by retailers is
that Veolia’s trucks are
designed to mechanically lift
and dump the specific carts
issued for recycling. Some
garbage cans are also
similarly designed, but may
not have the correct
componentry needed for
collection utilizing the
mechanical arm of the truck.
If you have noticed that your
can has been lifted and
dumped by a Veolia truck in
the past, contact Veolia at
847/272-4145 to find out if
your can is acceptable. In
addition, the Village has
requested that retailers in
town post signage describing
the size limitation in place in
Deerfield.
Residents will have until July
15, 2007 to bring their cans
into compliance. After that
time, cans that are too large
will no longer be collected. If
you have questions, please
contact Veolia at 847/272-
4145.
Q: My can has been collected
for years and is larger than
45-gallons. Why the change?
A: These restrictions are not
meant to be a hardship for
residents, and they are not
new. Rather, they are
intended as a safety measure
for Veolia drivers who must
lift ever larger and heavier
cans into the trucks for
collection. Over the years,
this restriction has been
selectively enforced by Veolia,
but has now reached a point
where it is becoming a
significant issue, as there has
been a surge of cans sized as
large as 100 gallons being
used in town. It is important
to note that the size
restriction has been a part of
Deerfield’s contract with
Veolia for approximately eight
years.
Q: The recycling cart I
received from the Village last
year is larger than 45-
gallons. Why is that OK but
my can is not?
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Village Hall Access
During the initial stage of the
rehabilitation of the existing Village
Hall, pedestrian access to the Village
Hall will be limited to the new east
entrance (Entrance “B” as shown to
the right.) Entrance “A”will close
beginning Friday, July 20. Due to
construction needs, pedestrians must
follow the route as designated on the
exhibit to the right. TThhiiss wwiillll bbee
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SSeepptteemmbbeerr. The building will remain
handicapped accessible throughout
construction. The village appreciates
residents continued cooperation as
we pursue completion of the Village
Hall project by early 2008.
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Reminders:Village Hall Closed
Village Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 4.
Village Hall will be closed on Friday, July 20 to allow for
relocation of the Administration and Finance Departments. All
other Departments will keep their normal operating hours.
Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule
Due to the 4th of July holiday, refuse collection scheduled for
Thursday and Friday will be delayed one day during the week of
July 1 - 7.
Household Electronics Collection
The Village of Deerfield will hold a household electronics
collection on Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the
Public Works Facility, 465 Elm Street. For more information on
what can be collected, please visit www.swalco.org.
Vehicle Stickers
Vehicle stickers must be displayed by July 1st!
Save the Date - Community Services Day
The Third Annual Community Services Day will take place on
Saturday, September 15 at the Patty Turner Senior Center and
Brickyards Park. This event highlights the many services various
governmental agencies and service groups offer to the residents
of Deerfield and surrounding communities. Look for more
information in future issues of D-Tales as well as on the
Village’s website.
Block Parties
If your block is planning a party, such gatherings require a
permit. There is no fee, but the application must be filled out so
a temporary street closure may be scheduled. Call 847/945-
5000 for more information. The application is available online.
Garage Sale Permits
Garage Sale permits are available at the Village Hall. Permits
are $5.00 and cover two sales per year with a maximum of 4
consecutive days for each sale.
Lawn Sprinkling
Between May 15th and September 15th lawn sprinkling
regulations are as follows:
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from midnight to noon and/or from 6:00 p.m. to
midnight. OOdddd nnuummbbeerreedd aaddddrreesssseess may water on odd
numbered dates from midnight to noon and/or from 6:00 p.m.
to midnight. This applies only to lawn sprinkling.
Yard Waste
Residents are reminded that yard waste must be disposed of in
paper yard waste bags, and a yard waste sticker must be
attached in order for it to be collected. This is also true of
bundled brush which must have a sticker adhered for collection.
Please visit www.deerfield-il.org/images/onyx.pdf for more
information.
Regulations toRemember
From time to time the Village
will utilize the newsletter to
remind residents about current
ordinances and regulations. The
following is a brief synopsis of
some regulations to remember:
•Construction may only be
performed between the hours
of 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday. Construction is not
permitted on Sundays or
holidays.
•Turn off automated
sprinklers that border
roadways under construction.
This helps prevent flooding
of the construction area.
•Up to 50 pounds of
construction debris may be
placed at the curb for regular
refuse collection. This
pertains only to small
construction projects. For
large scale projects with
materials in excess of 50
pounds, please use
alternative methods of
disposal such as a dumpster.
•Please be sure to have your
construction permit visible
from the street. This allows
building inspectors to easily
identify authorized and
unauthorized construction
projects in the Village.
•After completion of a
driveway, be sure to schedule
an inspection by a Village
building inspector in order to
receive your deposit refund.
•Commercial vehicles are
prohibited from being parked
or stored in residential
neighborhoods for any period
longer than the time needed
to load/unload the vehicle.
•Please drive slowly in
construction zones!
For more information, contact
the Community Development
Department at 847/719-7484
or the Public Works
Department at 847/317-7245
or visit www.deerfield-il.org.
Lawncare Buyback andGas Can ReplacementPrograms Scheduled
Residents
can do
their
part to
reduce
harmful
emissions and help everyone
breathe a little easier by
participating in Deerfield’s
Clean Air Counts event on
September 15, 2007 at
Community Services Day. The
event will take place from 9:00 -
11:00 a.m. at the Deerfield
Public Works Facility, 465 Elm
Street. This is the second year
of these events, which are fully
funded via two grants provided
by Clean Air Counts. Last year,
nearly 100 gas cans were
replaced and over 25 pieces of
environment-polluting lawncare
equipment were collected.
Lawn Care Buyback Program:
Gas powered lawn care
equipment contributes to
regional smog and air quality
problems. The buy back
program is designed for
Deerfield residents to allow
them to trade in their existing
gas-powered equipment for a
voucher to purchase new
environmentally friendly
equipment. The Village will
provide vouchers to receive a
rebate of up to $150 for
lawnmowers and $20 for
chippers, leaf blowers, hedge
trimmers and more!
Gas Can ReplacementProgram:
Emissions from old gas cans
pose a health threat to residents
due to the evaporation of toxic
fumes into the air. By providing
new, environmentally friendly
gas cans we can keep our
residents safe and help out the
environment in the process.
Simply turn in your old gas
can(s) and receive a brand new
one on September 15.
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Robert Benton - 945-1570
Michelle Feldman - 940-0628
Thomas Jester - 945-6489
Harriet Rosenthal - 945-3545
William S. Seiden - 945-2442
Barbara J. Struthers - 940-0917
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Philip A. Kiraly - 945-5000
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465 Elm Street
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/317-7245
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For updated news and events visitwww.deerfield-il.orgorwatch cable Channel 10
Important Numbers:Emergency: 911Community Development: 847/719-7484Engineering Department:847/317-2490Finance Department: 847/945-5000Police Non-Emergency: 847/945-8636Public Works: 847/317-7245Village Manager’s Office: 847/945-5000
Utility problems? Call these numbers first!AT&T: 888/611-4466Comcast: 866/594-1234ComEd:800/EDISON-1JULIE Locates: 811North Shore Gas: 866/556-6005Veolia Environmental Services: 847/272-4145