Vol. 33, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2011D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 33, No. 1January/February 2011
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.
January
Board of Trustees
January 3 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
January 5, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
January 11, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
January13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
January 19, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
January 25, 7:30 p.m.
February
Village Center Development Comm.
February 2, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
February 7 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
February 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Village Hall Closed
February 21, Presidents’ Day
Safety Council
February 22, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
February 28, 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Consolidated Elections
Page 3:
• Snow Plowing Operations
Page 5:
• Your Child and 9-1-1
Page 7:
• Boards and Commissions Thank You
WRF Replacement Project
On November 1st the Village Board
approved award of the construction contract
for the renovation of the Wastewater
Reclamation Facility to Joseph J. Henderson
and Son of Gurnee, IL. The contractor
has spent the last few weeks preparing for
the project and expects to mobilize and
begin construction in mid-January. Some
of the early construction elements include
relocation of the incoming power feed to the
facility and rerouting of some critical piping
to allow construction of the new influent
pumping station.
Construction of the facility improvements
is expected to continue through the next
few years. Service to Village residents will
continue uninterrupted through the duration
of the project. Some of the most visible
aspects of the project include demolition of
the large trickling filter domes, elimination
of the sludge drying beds, reconfiguration of
Hackberry Road including the addition of
angle parking to better serve users of Shepard
Park, and construction of a public restroom,
also intended for park users.
Continued on Page 2
Tax Levy Approved by
Board of Trustees
Each year local governments must approve
a tax levy ordinance in order to receive
property taxes the next year. The ordinance
must be adopted before the last Tuesday in
December. Deerfield’s Mayor and Board
of Trustees approved the 2010 Real Estate
Tax Levy Ordinance at their December 20th
meeting.
Based on fiscal year 2009/2010 year end
results and fiscal year 2010/2011 year to
date results, the Village was able to abate
(remove) several debt service line items from
the levy. These abatements reduced the levy
by approximately $1.3 million.
The 2010 Village levy, including abatements,
is $3,570,912. This represents an increase
over the 2009 levy of approximately
$544,000. A Truth in Taxation hearing
was required since the increase from the
2009 levy was greater than 5%. Notice of
the hearing was published in the Deerfield
Review and it was held during the December
6, 2010 Board meeting.
Continued on Page 2
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2011
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from 12:30 - 2:20 p.m. at the North Shore
Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road
in Bannockburn. Everyone is invited to
attend this FREE program, no RSVP
required, and please bring your friends!
Deb Roffman is a powerful advocate for
children. She understands that in a society
that gives confusing and exploitative
messages about sexuality, children are
desperate for communication from the
caring adults in their lives.
Barbara Coloroso
Do not miss these important programs
presented by the nation’s foremost
authority on bullying. Reknowned author
and educator, Barbara Coloroso, will
be making two exclusive appearances
Tuesday, February 22, 2011. First, from
12:20 - 2:30 p.m. at Highland Park High
School and then again from 7:00 - 9:00
p.m. at Deerfield High School. All are
invited to attend these FREE programs!
No RSVP required, and please bring a
friend.
Barbara Coloroso is a best-selling author
and an internationally recognized speaker
and consultant on parenting, teaching,
school discipline, positive school climate,
bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict
resolution and restorative justice. She has
appeared on Oprah, CBS, NBC, ABC,
CNN and NPR and has been featured in
the New York Times, Time, U.S. News
& World Report, Newsweek, and other
national and international publications. e
Tax Levy
Continued from Page 1
A significant portion of the increase in
the tax levy (92%) is for debt service
on the new Wastewater Reclamation
Facility. Construction on this $30 million
improvement will take place through 2013.
To date the Village has issued $7.5 million
of Build America Bonds to finance the
first phase of construction. The Village
continues to explore alternative funding
sources to minimize borrowing costs.
Individual property tax bills, payable in
June and September, are comprised of
levies from multiple taxing districts. The
Village receives approximately 3% of the
total property tax bill. Property taxes,
along with other sources of revenue,
allow the Village to provide services such
as police protection, public works and
administration.
For more information, please contact the Fi-
nance Department at 847/945.5000 or visit
www.deerfield.il.us e
Deerfield Parents
Network Presents:
Deb Roffman
The Deerfield Parents Network presents
author and nationally certified Sexuality
and Family Life Educator Deb Roffman
who will present “Everything You Always
Wanted to Know About Talking To Your
Teens About Sex”. This presentation will
take place on Thursday, January 27, 2011,
WRF Replacement
Project
Continued from Page 1
The Village looks forward to beginning
the construction process in anticipation
of an improved facility that will enhance
efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Funding of this approximately $30 million
improvement will take place in phases over
the life of the project. To date, the Village
has issued $7.5 million of Build America
Bonds. The Village continues to explore
alternative funding sources to minimize
borrowing costs.
For more information, please contact the
Director of Public Works at 847/317.7245 or
visit www.deerfield.il.us e
Consolidated Elections
Three Village Trustee positions, along with
three Library Trustee terms, will be open
for election. All open trustee positions will
appear on the April, 2011 ballot. Village
Trustees are elected for four-year terms
while Library Trustees are elected to six-
year terms.
Packets of supplemental information
about the library and library trustee
responsibilities may be obtained by
contacting Mary Pergander, Library
Director. Current board members are
also available to speak with interested
candidates, if desired. e
Reminders:
Christmas Tree Collection:
Veolia will collect Christmas trees and other organic holiday
decorations placed at the curb during your regular garbage collection
for the first two weeks of January. e
Village Hall Closed:
Village Hall will be closed on Monday, February 21 in Observance of
Presidents’ Day. e
SWALCO Collections:
SWALCO hosts household electronic collections on Tuesdays and
Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., (year-round) at 1180 Half Day
Road, Highland Park.
For a list of items that are accepted for collection, please visit the
SWALCO website at www.lakecountyil.gov/swalco/default.htm e
Thank you, Norris W. Stilphen
Long time Village Manager, Norris W. Stilphen, who
contributed 20 years of dedicated service to the Village of
Deerfield passed away this past December at the age of 91.
Throughout his years as Village Manager he was dedicated
to improving our community. Norris’ professional service
resulted in many accomplishments including upgrades to
the water and sanitary sewer systems, implementation of
subdivision control ordinances, and many developments such
as Clavinia and Deerbrook Mall. Also, during his service the
Village elected to become a Home-Rule unit of government
and successfully brought closure of the Brickyards construction
landfill. Norris served the Village with distinction from 1959 -
1979, and we thank him greatly. e
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Snow Plowing
Operations
Snow removal and roadway ice control
operations have been underway since early
December. The Village’s Public Works
Department is prepared to deal with these
situations and is able to effectively clear
Deerfield’s 70 miles of roadway quickly to
make safe passage possible for all who use
our streets.
To assist your neighbors and Village staff
this winter, please 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 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 vehicles off the street assists
plows and salt trucks in clearing the
streets more effectively.
The illustration above highlights
the best ways to shovel snow to
keep your driveway as clear as
possible during plowing
operations.
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 make it harder
for Village plow crews to keep
streets clear.
Adopt a fire hydrant! •
Remember, when you shovel
your sidewalk and driveway, do
not forget to clear snow from
fire hydrants in front of your
property to ensure that they are
accessible if needed. e
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 planning
to install a new one, please be aware of
how to properly install a mailbox that
meets Postal standards.
The majority of mailbox
knockdowns result
because the post
supporting the mailbox
has deteriorated or
because the mailbox was
installed too close to
the roadway.
A mailbox may 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 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 by dialing 811 before you
dig. This will allow you to see 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 e
Sidewalk Snow Removal
Residents are asked to please be mindful
of pedestrians and school children by
clearing their sidewalk of snow and
ice. Trash bins should be placed on the
driveway apron to keep the sidewalk as
unobstructed as possible. e
boardREPORT
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Deerfield Park District
Half Day Happenings, January 14,
Grades 1-8
Martin Luther King Day - School’s Out
Program, Grades 1-8
Golf Mixer at Deerfield Golf Club,
February 15
Half Day Happenings, February 18,
Grades 1-8
Presidents’ Day - School’s Out Program,
February 21, Grades 1-8
Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance at Patty
Turner Center, February 27
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
Deerfield Public Library
The Library will be:
closed all day Saturday, Jan. 1.
open at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27.
closed all day Monday, Feb. 21.
open at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.
23.
The Deerfield Library Board of Trustees
meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of
each month.
Adult Programs
My Media Mall, January 8, 10:30 - 11:30
a.m.
Collage and the Human Anatomy, January
11, 7 p.m.
Inside your PC: The Magic Box Revealed,
January 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Arizona: The Road Less Traveled, January
26, 7 p..m.
My Media Mall - Byte Sized, January 27, 4
p.m.; & February 8, 7 p.m.
Buying and Selling on Ebay, February 2,
10:30 a.m.
Job Hunting @ DPL, February 3, 4-5 p.m.
Google, Yahoo and More, February 5, 10:30
- 11:30 a.m.
Keep Fit While Keeping Warm, February 10,
7-8 p.m.
Basic MS Word 2007, February 13, 2 p.m.
Chicago Music Scene, February 13, 2 p.m.
Trains in a Winter Wonderland, February 26,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rosemary Sazonoff Writing Contest for
Adults: A Dog’s life-Animal Essays, Stories,
and Poems, February 1 - 28
AARP TaxAide Programs, February 1 - April
15, 1 - 4 p.m.
Career Advice, Decmeber 7, January 4, and
February 1, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Library Poets, December 7, 14, and 21, and
January 4, 11, 18, 26, and February 2, 9, and
23, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Great Decisions, January 25 - March 22,
7:30 p.m.
Book Discussion
Revolutionary Road, January 13, 10:30
a.m.
Hunger Games, January 20, 7:30 p.m.
Half the Sky, February 10, 10:30 a.m.
The Girls from Ames, February 17, 7:30
p.m.
Monday Night Movies
All movies start at 6:30 p.m. Please register
in advance.
Despicable Me, January 10, Rated PG
Sorcerer’s Apprentice, January 24, Rated
PG
Eat, Pray, Love, February 28, Rated PG-13
Teen Programs
Teen Study Lounge, January 14 - 20
Sweet Cupcakes with Gale Gand, February
12, 2 - 3 p.m., Grades 6 - 12
Children’s Programs
Reading is Cool! Family Winter Reading
Program, December 13 - January 10
Visit with a Chicago Wolves Player, January
6, 4:30 p.m.
Family Winter Reading Program Finale,
Andy Head: Wonderful Wacky Juggler,
January 9, 2 - 3 p.m.
Spruce Up Your Space, January 5, 7 - 8
p.m., Grades 5 - 8
Baby Lapsit Storytime, January 14 & 28;
and February 11 & 25, 10:30 a.m.
Fun for Ones, January 11 & 25; and Feb-
ruary 8 & 22, 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos, Thursdays, January 13 -
February 17, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Pals, Mondays, January 10 -
February 14, 1:30 p.m.; or Wednesdays,
January 12 - February 16, 10 a.m.
After School Stories, Thursdays, January
13 - February 17, 4:30 p.m.
Sensory Storytime: Stories and Emergent
Literacy Activities for Special Needs
Children, Saturdays, January 15 & 29; and
February 12 & 26, 2 p.m.
Storytime, Milk & Cookies at Panera
Bread in Bannockburn, Tuesdays, January
4 & 18; and February 1 & 15, 9:30 a.m.
Note: To register call 847/945.3311. For
more information and a full listing of events,
please visit the library on the web at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
West Deerfield
Township
Township Board meetings will be held
January 18 and February 15 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, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved ordinance granting a special use to permit liquor sales in a drug store (Walgreens, 780 Waukegan Road)
Approved ordinance increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses from 0 to 1 (Walgreens, 780 Waukegan Road)
Approved ordinance granting a special use to permit the establishment of a restaurant at 483 Lake Cook Road for Ristorante Abruzzo in
Deerfield Park Plaza (former Nick’s Fishmarket space)
Approved authorization to sign intergovernmental agreement for the use and operation of the Highland Park Public Access Center
Awarded contract to Dellinger Electric for energy efficiency improvements
Awarded contract to J.J. Henderson & Sons for construction of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Awarded contract to Soil and Material Consultants for Wastewater Reclamation Facility replacement project geotechnical engineering
Awarded contract to Valor Technologies to remediate asbestos containing materials at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Approved ordinance regarding issuance of 2010 series general obligation bonds
Awarded contract to Gewalt-Hamilton for phase II engineering design services contract for the Lake Eleanor Drive and the Heather Road
reconstruction projects
Awarded contract to Christopher Burke Engineering for phase I engineering design study for the improvement of Deerfield Road
Approved public comment policy
Approved ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow drug and grocery stores to remain open beyond the hours they are permitted
to sell alcoholic beverages.
Awards and Proclamations
Village received honorable mention as an Illinois Arts Friendly Community
Proclaimed November 19, 2010 as World Diabetes Day in Deerfield
Village was presented with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association
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Wind Chill Advisory: Issued when wind
chill temperatures are expected to be be-
tween 20 and 34 degress below zero.
Winter Weather Advisories: Issued
for accumulations of snow, freezing rain,
freezing drizzle, and sleet, which will cause
significant inconvenience and moderately
dangerous conditions.
Dense Fog Advisory: Issued when fog will
reduce visibility to 1/8 mile or less over a
widespread area.
Snow Flurries: Light snow falling for short
durations. No accumulation or light dusting
is all that is expected.
Snow Showers: Snow falling at varying
intesities for brief periods of time. Some
accumulation is possible.
Snow Squalls: Brief, intense snow showers
accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accu-
mulation may be significant. Snow squalls
are best known in the Great Lakes region.
Sleet: Raindrops that freeze into ice pellets
before reaching the ground. Sleet usually
bounces when hitting a surface and does
not stick to objects. However, it can ac-
cumulate like snow and cause a hazard to
motorists. 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.
Thank you!
The Police Department would like to thank the community for its
generosity and support throughout 2010. Thanks to your help, the
Department raised almost $6,000 for the American Cancer Society/
Relay for Life, over $9,000 for the Illinois Special Olympics, several
hundred dollars for the MS Foundation, a truckload of toys for the
Marine’s Toys for Tots, and dozens of bags of food for the West
Deerfield Township food pantry. e
Here are some tips to help arm your child
with the tools they need to make a 9-1-1
call:
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 work phone number.
Teach your child when they should call •
9-1-1
Teach your child 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 “Nine Eleven”. This
might confuse the child who 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.
Tell your child to always call from a •
safe location. If your 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
cal 9-1-1
Ensuring your child is informed on how to
properly use 9-1-1 can save your life and
theirs.
If you have questions or concerns, please
contact the Deerfield Police Department
Communications Director, Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847/945.8636. e
Theater D’s Squabbles:
Theater D, a Division of Deerfield Family
Theater, returns for its fifth season with
the show Squabbles, by Marshall Karp.
Performances are at the Patty Turner
Center March 11-13 and March 18-20,
2011. Show times are as follows:
Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.•
Sunday 3:00 p.m.•
Theater D and Deerfield Family Theater are
sponsored programs of the Deerfield Park
District
For more information regarding Squabbles,
please call Producer, Donna Price at
847/940.1890 (evenings) e
Know your winter
weather terms
With Old Man Winter just around the
corner, the National Weather Service urges
residents to keep abreast of local forecasts
and warnings and familiarize themselves
with key weather terminology.
Winter Storm Warning: Issued when a
combination of heavy snow, heavy freezing
rain, or heavy sleet is expected to begin.
Winter Storm Watch: Alerts the public
to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow,
freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm
Watches are usually issued 12 to 36 hours
before the beginning of a winter storm.
Winter Storm Outlook: Issued prior to a
Winter Storm Watch. The Outlook is given
when forecasters believe winter storm con-
ditions are possible and are usually issued
48 to 60 hours in advance of a winter storm.
Blizzard Warning: Issued for sustained or
gusty winds of 35 mph or more, and falling
or blowing snow creating visibilities at or
below 1/4 mile; these conditions should
persist for at least three hours.
Lake Effect Snow: Issued when lake effect
snow is expected to occur. A Lake Effect
Snow Advisory also cautions for the pos-
sibility of snow.
Wind Chill Warning: Issued when wind
chill temperatures are expected to be less
than 34 degress below zero.
communityINFO
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.
January 3, “Sixty Minutes” ~ Laughing the
Blahs Away - Bob Hope
January 4, Blood Pressue/Blood Sugar
January 7, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~ “Some
Like It Hot”
January 10, “Sixty Minutes” ~ Laughing
the Blahs Away - Jack Benny
January 11, Digital Cameras I (4 weeks)
January 12, Intro to Quicken (3 weeks)
January 13, Intro to Microsoft Power Point
(4 weeks)
January 14, Fabulous Friday Flicks ~
“Body Heat”
January 17, Great Decisions
January 21, Book-a-Month Club - “Time
and Again”
January 24, Asian Cooking Made Easy -
Healthy Asian Appetizers
January 26, ACES - Caregiver Support
Group
January 28, Chinese New Year Lunch &
Demonstration
February 1, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar
Screenings
February 8, Cholesterol Screening
February 13, Faith in Action presents a
Valentine Concert
February 21, Great Decisions
SHIP
Volunteers are available free of charge
to help interpret and resolve problems
with medical bills, Medicare, Medicare
Supplemental Insurance and with appeals if
needed. For an appointment, please call the
center at 847/940.4010
Lending Closet
The PTC lends on a short term basis,
wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches,
commodes, grabber sticks, etc.
Senior Car Program
The PTC offers a drop off/pick-up service
for older adults in Deerfield, Lincolnshire,
Bannockburn and Riverwoods. Reserva-
tions only. e
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Measure your Carbon
Footprint
A carbon footprint
is a measure of
the impact human
activities have
on the environment in terms of the
amount of green house gases produced,
measured in units of carbon dioxide.
During the winter season heating costs
can take a toll on your pocketbook, as
well as on the environment.
Following these simple steps can save
you money and help lessen your carbon
footprint.
Turn off unused lights and •
electronics.
Use compact fluorescent light •
bulbs.
Use a programmable thermostat to •
lower temperatures when no one is
at home.
Take a shorter shower, use a low-•
flow showerhead, and turn down
your water heater by 1-3 degrees.
Increase wall, window, and roof •
insulation as much as possible.
Decreasing your carbon footprint
will help contribute to a healthier
environment. Deerfield is a proud
member of Clean Air Counts, a
coalition of governments and private
businesses in the Chicagoland
area committed to promoting the
environment. These simple steps can
help you to do your part to make a
visible difference in Deerfield!
For more information on energy saving
tips, visit www.cleanaircounts.org. e
FitStart
Start the New Year
right! Everyone 16
and up is invited to
sign up for FitStart,
a fitness, nutrition
and healthy lifestyle program, that begins
just after the New Year at Sachs
Recreation Center (SRC), in Deerfield.
This 10-week class involves individual and
team challenges, prizes and more.
FitStart meets on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00p.m., from
January 10 through March 16. Instructor/
Nutritionist Jamie Portnoy helps
participants lose weight and feel great,
incorporating exercise and healthy eating in
this dynamic program. She will help guide
participants through a challenging and
lifestyle-changing program.
Other highlights include: weekly weigh-ins,
menus, weekly progress analysis, grocery
store tour, T-shirts, water bottle and access
to some of the most amazing group exercise
classes on the North Shore. Whitehall of
Deerfield is the FitStart program sponsor.
For more information, please contact SRC
Fitness Manager Tim Johnson at
tim@SachsRecCenter.org (847/572.2661) or
Fit Start Instructor Jamie Portnoy at
jportnoy7@aol.com (847/924.9564) e
Preschool Registration
2011-2012 registration is ongoing! Learn
to play & play to learn at Deerfield’s
Park District Preschool Program offered
September through May to all children 2.5
to 5 years of age. Lottery registration
deadline is Friday January 7, 2011 at 5:00
p.m. for Deerfield Park District residents.
“Walk-in” registration resumes Monday,
January 17, depending on space available.
For a tour or more information, please call
847/572.2634 or you may email info@dfpd.
org or visit www.dfpd.org e
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THANK YOU!
Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered their time on the Village’s various
Boards, Commissions, and Committees in 2010.
Appearance Review
Commission
Richard Coen, Ch.
Beth Chaitman ~ Tom Dahlberg
Sean Ehlke ~ Jeremy Kanter
Robert Milani ~ Howard Shachter
Board of Building Appeals
David Feinberg ~ Ted Galvani
Walter Hallford ~ Richard Osman
Berton Ring ~ Steven Welch*
Board of Police
Commissioners
James Marovitz, Ch.
Paul Blakey ~ Rick Hilton
James Warren, ex officio
Board of Zoning Appeals
Robert Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams ~ Jeff Auerbach
Herbert Kessel ~ Theodore Kuczek
James Moyer ~ Karen Scott
Cable &
Telecommunications
Commission
Paul Diambri, Ch.
John Chaput ~ Neil Charak
Phillip Elbing ~ Gregory Lapin
Steven Robinson ~ John Sanner
William Steffey* ~ Ken Urbaszewski
Cemetery Association
Maynard Grossman, Ch.
Michael Cramer ~ Paul Meintzer
Daniel Ziemba ~ John Zobus
John Kress Willman**, ex officio
Community relations
Commission
Chris Foltz, Ch.
Gil Antokal ~ Mitchell Feinberg*
Penina Frankel* ~ Martin Friedman
Eric Hogberg ~ Neil Samuels
Lois Shane ~ Lawrence Tracey
Lori Zwart
Electrical Commission
James Brown ~ Ted Galvani
Richard Osman ~ James Quinn
Michael Rousse
Family Days Commission
Barbara Reich, co-chair
John Coughenour, co-chair
Chad Coe* ~ Dorothy Collins
Judy Nelson ~ Ed Seidman
Farmer’s Market
Committee
Andi & Alan Berkowitz
Pat & Tom Jester
Joanne Kunz
Joan & Brian Reed
Fine Arts Commission
Jeffrey Marks, Ch.
Dorothy Fiedler ~ James Golding
Sharon Laney ~ Ed Seidman
Beth Weis ~ Barbara Weisskopf
Manpower Commission
Jules Crystal, Ch.
Nick Alex ~ Julie Morrison*
Jean Reuther ~ Susie Wexler
Plan Commission
Michael Swartz , Ch. ~ Larry Berg
Gail Gussis* ~ Elaine Jacoby
Robert Nadler ~ Dan Shapiro
Stuart Shayman~ Norton Wasserman
Police Pension Board
Mark Anfenson ~ Robert Davenport
Ken Urbaszewski
Safety Council
Alan Bromberg ~ Marc Brown
John Holland ~ William Keefe
Larry Smith ~ Philip York
Frank Karkazis
Sister City Committee
Else Kuerten ~ Kenneth Nyland
Ruth Schiffels
Storm Water management
Committee
Bill Davis, Ch.
Franklin Kulhanek ~ Lee Rose
Sustainability Commission
Matthew Wylie, Ch.
Sandra Anspach ~ Donald Anderson
Liz Hawari ~ Mike Loeffl
Robert Milani ~ Amy Parker
Matt Pollack ~ Brian Rice
Glen Schwartz ~ Ed Seidman
Elizabeth Ury ~ Adam Beckerman*
Ron Miessen ~ Audrey Weiner
Village Center
Development Commission
Alan Garfield, Ch.
Oscar Adler ~ Douglas Banzuly
Gary Cooper ~ Garo Emerzian
Ernst Kaufmann ~ Joan Reed
Janice Shaw ~ Jannes Zobus
(* No Longer Serving)
(**Deceased)
If you are interested in volunteering on a
Board of Commission, please contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847/719.7404 for
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847/945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. Benton - 847/945.1570
Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Alan L. Farkas - 847/374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847/945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Mary Meirose Oppenheim - 847/948.9423
Email: mmoart@comcast.net
William S. Seiden - 847/945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
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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holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day.
The Village Board agenda and agenda packets are posted on the Village’s website at
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