Vol. 38, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2016Message from Deerfield
Mayor Harriet
Rosenthal
Of all the tasks the Village Board
undertakes, the passage of
the yearly budget is of utmost
importance. It allows for
us to reflect on the previous
year’s performance, while
making sure in the year to
come we continue to enforce
the core values of safety,
fiscal responsibility and sound infrastructure
investment. At the same time we evaluate a
three-year capital improvement plan setting
and resetting priorities and funding.
We do not take this job lightly. Staff begins
budget preparation in June. A preliminary
budget is delivered to the Board in
September, with budget meetings scheduled
for October. We meet in open meetings
with all of the department heads, listen
and question their budget requests, and
often times send them back to the drawing
board. We also discuss fees and salaries, in
comparison to surrounding communities.
Here are some of the highlights of the budget
for calendar year 2016:
While significant budget uncertainty is
being generated in Springfield, the Village is
planning conservatively and is armed to react
to any changes in pass-through revenues.
With an overall decrease of 2 percent in
operating costs, we will continue to provide
essential services in the manner expected by
our residents. A 2 percent increase in total
D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 38, No. 1January/February 2016
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
January
Community Relations Commission
January 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
January 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
January 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
January 21, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
January 25, 7:30 p.m.
February
Board of Trustees
February 1 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
February 3, 6:00 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
February 9, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
February 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
February 11 & 25 7:30 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Family Days Parade Route
Page 5:
• Electric Aggregation Update
Page 6:
• Girl Power! Program
Page 7:
• Boards and Commissions Thank You
Deerfield Road Project
Open House Jan. 20
The Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project
starts in early 2016 and will continue through
November of 2016. To help residents and
businesses impacted by this infrastructure
improvement, the Village will hold public
meetings on January 20 at Village Hall.
Business owners are invited to a 3 p.m. open
house and residents are invited to a 7 p.m.
open house.
The Village has awarded the construction
contract for the Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project to A-Lamp
Concrete Contractors.
The scope of work for the project includes
reconstruction of Deerfield Road between
the Metra Underpass and Windsor Drive
in the City of Highland Park, water main
replacement, sanitary sewer repair and lining,
storm sewer replacement, and removal/
replacement of sidewalk along the south side
of Deerfield Road, removal/replacement
of the nine traffic signals, installation of an
over-height vehicle detection system near the
Deerfield Metra underpass, rehabilitation
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2016
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villageNEWS
Mayor’s Message
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expenditures is anticipated due largely to an
aggressive infrastructure plan. In addition,
there is an increase in water and sewer user
fees to reflect actual expenditures due to
the additional costs charged to the Village
by third party providers. Everyone now
will pay the same amount for yearly vehicle
stickers. As that revenue is used to maintain
and care for roads, all drivers should pay
their fair share. Should there be a financial
hardship, contact the Village Manager.
This is the second year of an aggressive
three-year capital improvement program,
consisting of reconstruction of Deerfield
Road from the Metra underpass east to our
eastern border. It includes new sidewalks
installed on the south side of Deerfield
Road allowing pedestrians and bikers a
grass buffer between the sidewalk and the
road for safety.
There is a 2016 Street Rehabilitation
plan, as well as a North Avenue
reconstruction project between Chestnut
and Wilmot. These capital investments
are heavily leveraged with Federal, State,
and County funds, in keeping with our
historical practice.
We are proud of our Moody’s AAA bond
rating, and will continue forward in our
fiscally responsible manner to maintain it.
Consistent with collective bargaining
agreements, employees will receive a
2.25 percent wage increase, while at the
same time increasing their contributions
to the health insurance plan. We will
also continue to make our pension fund
payments, decreasing future unfunded
liabilities and meeting our responsibilities.
Under a newly negotiated contract with
Waste Management, 2016 residential refuse,
recycling, and yard waste scavenger services
will remain at 2015 pricing.
To the residents of Briarwood Vista,
North Trails, and those served by
Central Avenue, thank you for your
patience and understanding during the
completion of these critical, long-term
improvements in 2015.
Thank you to the staff for their efforts in
preparing the 2016 budget, and treating
the Village money as if it were their own. A
special thank you to Finance Director Eric
Burk, who we have put through his paces
the last few years.
A final thank you to my colleagues on the
Board who do their homework, ask their
questions, make their arguments, and work
through many hours of budget meetings,
always knowing they are all taxpayers, too.
Thank you.
Deerfield Road
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of four bridges, reconstruction of one
bridge, and pavement rehabilitation/
resurfacing between Windsor Drive and
US Route 41 in the City of Highland Park.
Some landscape and punch-list work may
extend into 2017.
During the January 20 open houses,
staff will introduce the team that will
be managing and constructing the
improvements, and answer any questions
that may arise.
The Village also created a project specific
website, www.DeerfieldRoad.com, where
residents can learn up-to-date information
regarding the project. The website is
currently live and is a great way to stay
informed about the project.
If you have any questions or need additional
information please contact the Village of
Deerfield Department of Public Works and
Engineering at 847.317.2490 or visit the
project specific website at www.DeerfieldRoad.
com e
Family Days Parade Gets
New Route Due to
Deerfield Road Project
The Family Days Parade will start at
Deerfield High School this year and go
south down Waukegan Road, turn west
onto Hazel and then end on Park Avenue at
Jewett Park.
The change was prompted by the Deerfield
Road Reconstruction Project, which will be
under construction this July 4 season.
The Family Days Commission worked with
representatives from the Police Department
and Public Works Department to find a safe
alternative to the traditional parade route
down Deerfield Road. The new route will
be approximately one tenth of a mile longer.
For more information about the Family
Days Parade, contact Family Days Parade
Organizer Judy Geuder at familydaysparade@
deerfield.il.us.
For more information about Family Days
2016 or to be a sponsor of this community
event, please contact Family Days Commission
Co-Chair Barb Reich at familydays@
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policeDEPARTMENT
Teach Your Child How
to Dial 9-1-1
9-1-1 is a vital part of the emergency
response system. If an emergency situation
exists and the only person who is able to
call 9-1-1 is a child, that child’s knowledge
of 9-1-1 and how to use the system can be
the key to getting the help that is needed.
Here are some tips to help arm your child
with the tools they need to 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 the 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 teach them “Nine Eleven”, this
might confuse the child and they may look
for the number eleven on the phone.
Make sure your child can reach at least
one of the phones in your house. Wall
mounted phones can be unreachable for
small children.
Discuss with your child any situations
that may be unique to them. This could
include an elderly live-in relative; young-
er sibling or other unique factor that the
child might encounter.
Always call from a safe location. If the
house is on fire, get out and call from a
nearby phone.
Also, teach your child how to use your
home phone and your cell phone to
call 9-1-1. e
to Avoid phone Scams,
Just Hang Up!
When a stranger calls and asks you to wire
them money whether they are purporting
to be a utility company, a relative, or the
IRS - “Just Hang Up!”
Every year, thousands of people lose money
to telephone scams. Scammers will say any-
thing to cheat people out of money. Some
seem very friendly, calling you by your first
name, making small talk, and asking about
your family; they may claim to work for a
company you trust, or they many send mail,
email, or ads to convince you to call them.
If you get a call from someone you don’t
know who is trying to sell you something
you hadn’t planned to buy, say “No thanks,”
and hang up! If they pressure you about
giving up personal information — like your
credit card or Social Security number - it is
likely a scam, hang up!
You can register, for free, with The National
Do Not Call Registry by either calling
888.382.1222 or at www.donotcall.gov.
The registry gives the option to block
telemarketing calls to a home phone or cell
phone. Most telemarketers should not call
your home once your number has been on
the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can
file a complaint with the registry.
Please contact the Deerfield Police
Department at 847.945.8636 or the Illinois
Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Hotline
at 800.386.5438 if you have been a victim of
a fraud. e
Call ComEd to Report a
Power Outage
If you experience a power outage, not re-
lated to an emergency, call ComEd at
1.800.EDISON.1 (1.800.334.7661), not the
Police Department or Village Hall.
When the power goes out, many people feel
more comfortable speaking to a person at
the Police Department or Village Hall, but
using ComEd’s automated system is the
fastest way to report a power outage and
have it logged in ComEd’s system. In many
cases, the Village cannot report a power
outage to ComEd on behalf of a resident.
When you call ComEd’s outage reporting
line and leave a message about your power
being off, automated location equipment
similar to that used in 9-1-1 records your
account information based on your address
and phone number.
ComEd Contacts
Phone: 1.800.EDISON.1 (1.800.334.7661)
Outage Alerts: Need to report an outage?
Text the word OUT to 26633 (ComEd)
and get updates until your power is
restored. Visit www.ComEd.com/Text for
more information and to sign up.
Outage Maps: With ComEd’s outage
map, customers can view all outages in the
ComEd service area at once and zoom in to
get details on specific areas. Check out the
interactive map at www.ComEd.com/Map
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Safety Tips for Active
Shooter Situation
Be aware of your environment and any
possible dangers.
Take note of the two nearest exits in any
facility you visit.
If you are in an office, stay there and secure
the door.
If you are in a hallway, get into a room and
secure the door.
As a last resort, attempt to take the active
shooter down. When the shooter is at close
range and you cannot flee, your chance of
survival is much greater if you try to inca-
pacitate him/her
Call 9-1-1 when it is safe to do so.
For more information about active shooter
situations, visit www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/
active_shooter_booklet.pdf e
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communityCALENDAR
Deerfield Park District
Choose your summer day camps now!
Wide variety of camps listed in the Park
District winter brochure.
School Days Out Trips - January 18
Summer Day Camp web & walk-in regis-
tration begins - January 18
Preschool walk-in registration begins -
January 18
Half Day Happenings - January 22
Golf Mixer at DGCLC - February 9
School Days Out Trips - February 15
Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance at PTC -
February 21
Kid’s Flea Market at JPCC - February 27
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
Deerfield Public Library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Please register in advance by
phone at 847.945.3311, online at www.
deerfieldlibrary.org, or in person at the
Library.
Walt Disney World: Insider’s Guide
Saturday, January 16, 2-3:30 p.m.
Don’t know where to start? This is
the place!
How to Draw Minecraft
Monday, January 18, 11 a.m.–noon, ages
7-12
Led by art teacher Christine Thornton.
Sensory Storytime for Children of ALL
Abilities
Saturday, January 23, 11 a.m. - noon, ages
3 and up and their families
Children with special needs and siblings
are invited to stories, music, and play.
Keep Your Fork, There’s Pie! With Paula
Haney
Saturday, January 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Author of Hoosier “Mama Book of Pie”
will share tips and demonstrate how to
make pie crust.
Pizza & Paperbacks: Chill out with a
Good Book
Monday, February 1, 7 -8 p.m., Grades
6-12
Discussion of “I am Princess X” while
munching on some pizza.
Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Professor
Richard Mallette
Saturday, February 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Learn why this play has spellbound audi-
ences for centuries.
Comics Club
Monday, February 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m.,
Grades 4-5
Discussion about a new graphic novel,
“Secret Coders.” Copies available in Book
Group collection.
Battle of the Bulge: The Forgotten Heroes
Thursday, February 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Robert Mueller revisits Western Europe’s
largest battle of WWII.
Rumpelstiltskin
Saturday, February 20, 11 a.m. – noon,
Family program, all ages
Performance by the Improv Playhouse
and their Theatre for Young Audiences.
West Deerfield
Township
Township Board meetings will be held
January 19 and February 16 at the
Township Offices, 601 Deerfield Road.
For more information, visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved ordinance authorizing a special use for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility to be located on the Village water tower
Approved resolution urging Illinois leaders to release non-general fund revenues payable to local governments
Approved ordinance creating a Class E liquor license for Josh’s on the Square
Approved ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016
Approved an ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield Wage and Salary Plan
Approved a resolution adopting the consolidated fee schedule for fiscal year 2016
Approved a resolution designating Deerfield Bank and Trust as a depository of public funds
Awarded the contract for the Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project
Authorized extension of a turf maintenance contract with Moore Landscapes
Authorized extension of a parkway tree trimming contract with Advanced Tree Care
Authorized extension of a tree and stump removal contract with Advanced Tree Care
Authorized extension of a landscape planting and maintenance contract with Moore Landscapes
Approved ordinance authorizing a Special Use to allow a new roof on the fire station at 500 Waukegan Road
Approved ordinance adopting by reference of the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance
Approved ordinance authorizing an amendment to the commercial planned unit development to permit renovations to Deerbrook
Shopping Center, allow a special use amendment for a Jewel Osco grocery store, and a text amendment to permit a pharmacy
drive-thru
Approved ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2016
Approved resolution authorizing a real estate purchase agreement for property at 1219 Carlisle Place
Authorized renewal of GIS service provider contract
Awards and Proclamations
Accepted Respiratory Health Association’s Lung Health Champion award
Presented GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award to Finance Director Eric Burk
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Deerfield Flood
Information:
Installment 1 of 3
Flood Hazard Areas
Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year
floodplain) in the Village of Deerfield are
located near the Middle Fork and West Fork
of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
The eastern portion of Deerfield is in the
Middle Fork watershed, while the western
part of town is in the West Fork watershed.
For a detailed map visit the Village of Deer-
field website www.deerfield.il.us under maps
and information.
Information on whether your property is in
the 100-year floodplain can be obtained by
visiting the Engineering Department and
having a staff member help you. Contact the
Engineering Department at 847.317.2490
for further assistance.
Flood Safety
The following common-sense guidelines
can help protect you from the dangers of
flooding:
• Do not drive through a flooded area.
More people drown in cars than
anywhere else. Do not drive around
barriers.
• Do not walk through flowing water.
Currents can be deceptive. Six inches
of water can knock you off your feet.
Flood Recommendations
• Stay away from power lines and electri-
cal wires. If your house is about to
be flooded, turn off the power at the
service box. Electrical current can
travel through water. Electrocution is
the second leading cause of death dur-
ing floods.
• Be alert for gas leaks. Turn off the gas
to your house before it floods. If you
smell gas, report it to a Village offi-
cial or your gas company. Do not use
candles, lanterns or open flames if you
smell gas or are unsure if your gas has
been shut off.
• Keep children away from the flood wa-
ters, ditches, culverts and storm drains.
Flood waters can carry unimaginable
items that have dislodged themselves.
• Clean everything that has been wet.
Flood water will be contaminated with
sewage and other chemicals that pose
severe health threats.
• Look out for animals, especially
snakes. Small animals that have been
flooded out of their homes may seek
shelter in yours.
• Do not use gas engines, such as genera-
tors, or charcoal fires indoors during
power outages. Carbon monoxide ex-
haust can pose serious health hazards.
Property Protection
If your property is susceptible to flooding,
there are many flood damage reduction
measures you can employ.
• Watertight seals can be applied to brick
and block walls to protect against low-
level flooding.
• Utilities, such as heating and air con-
ditioning systems, water heaters and
other major appliances, can be elevated
to higher floors in the structure or on
raised platforms.
• Temporary measures such as moving
furniture and other valuables to higher
floors or sandbagging exterior open-
ings will also help.
• Elevating or relocating the entire struc-
ture may also be a feasible option.
More detailed information regarding flood-
related issues in Deerfield is available from:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department 847.317.2490
• Floodplain FAQ page on the web at
www.deerfield.il.us
Deerfield’s Current
Electrical Supplier -
ComEd
After several years of receiving lower-cost
electricity from an alternate energy supplier,
in spring 2015, the Village of Deerfield
began once again receiving electricity from
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), which
currently supplies energy to all Deerfield
customers that have not entered into a
separate, private contract with an alternate
energy supplier.
Several years ago, in an effort to secure
the lowest possible cost for electricity, the
Village and seven other area communities
formed the North Shore Electricity
Aggregation Consortium. From 2012
through spring 2015, Deerfield and the
other consortium member communities
received electricity from MC Squared
Energy Services. Under this program,
Deerfield residents’ aggregate savings is
estimated at $3.2 million..
When the consortium’s contract with
MC Squared Energy Services ended
last year, a competitive bidding process
sourced Constellation/Integrys Energy
as the lowest-cost energy supplier and
the consortium entered a two-year
contract with the firm. A clause in the
contract allows consortium communities
to purchase energy from ComEd in the
event that the utility’s rates are lower than
those offered by Constellation/ Integrys
Energy. As ComEd’s rates currently are
lower than those offered by the alternate
energy supplier, Deerfield residential and
small business electricity supply accounts
continue to receive energy from ComEd.
If rates from Constellation/Integrys
Energy fall below those offered by ComEd,
electrical supply will be transitioned to the
alternate energy firm. Should this occur,
Deerfield residents will be notified and
there will be no action required unless
residents or small business owners want
to ‘opt out’ of the electrical aggregation
contract and enter a separate, private
contract with a different energy supplier.
Residents are always able to enter into a
separate, private contract with an alternative
energy supplier on their own. Please note
that the Village does not endorse or solicit
for any separate energy suppliers.
For more information about electric
aggregation, contact the Village Manager’s
office at 847.719.7400 e
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Prevent Damage to
Mailboxes
During the winter months, mailboxes are
sometimes damaged when snow storms
affect Deerfield. If your mailbox has been
damaged this winter, or if you are planing
to install a new one, please be aware of
how to properly install a mailbox that
meets Postal standards.
A mailbox must be at least 12 inches
away from the back of the curb or the
roadway edge. The mailbox post must be
mounted at least 18 inches away from the
back of the curb or roadway edge. The
post should be strong, but should be able
to break away if struck by a vehicle that
leaves the pavement.
The majority of mailbox knockdowns
result because the post supporting the
mailbox has deteriorated or because
the mailbox was installed too close to
the roadway.
If you decide to install a new mailbox,
contact JULIE by dialing 811 before you
dig. This will allow you to know where
buried utilities are located.
If you have questions regarding your mailbox
installation, please contact the Public Works
Department at 847.317.7245 e
Girl Power! Program
5th Grade Girl Power! “The Representa-
tion Project” is a curriculum based on a
film that explores how our culture defines
being female. Sessions will focus on me-
dia literacy and messages, leadership and
assertiveness skills, diversity, and an op-
portunity to explore one’s own strengths.
The free program runs for six weeks
Wednesdays from Feb. 10 to March 16
4:30 to 6 p.m. at Village Hall. The pro-
gram is intended for 5th grade girls.
To register, contact Stephanie Locascio,
LCPC, at 847.945.3120 Ext. 2 or
slocascio@deerfield.il.us e
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
Jan. 14, Guided Meditation with Jennie Mi-
chalik
Jan. 18, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “The
Best Actresses Never to Win an Oscar!”
Jan. 19, Men’s Club: “The Battle of Trenton”
with Barry Bradford
Jan. 19, Jewelry Design with Sande Noble
Jan. 20, “Around the Town Chicago” Theatre
discussion group led by Alan Bresloff
Jan. 21, “That’s Amore” Italian event with
Frank Lamphere
Jan. 22, New Year’s Wellness Resolutions pro-
gram with Jennie Michalik
Jan. 26, Men’s Club: “Our Lady of Angels Fire”
with Jim Gibbons
Jan. 28, Guided Meditation with Jennie Mi-
chalik
Jan. 29, American Classic Tours program with
Joe Conroy
Feb. 2, Men’s Club: “The Search of the Un-
known Titanic Child” with Hal Tinberg
Feb. 2, AARP Tax Aide begins: By appoint-
ment only
Feb. 5, “5-Alarm Chili” hosted by the Deerfield
Fire Department
Feb. 9, Men’s Club: West Deerfield Township
Updates
Feb. 10, Improv for Seniors by Seniors
Feb. 11, “Dance Card Dances” with the Big
Band Sound of Deerfield
Feb. 12, PTC Book Club
Feb. 18, PTC Excursion: “Bye, Bye Birdie”
Luncheon Theatre at Drury Lane Theatre
Feb. 19, “Museums of the World: ”Celebrating
African American Art ” with Debra Levie
Feb. 22, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford: “Pre-
dicting the Oscars”
Feb. 23, Men’s Club: “Academy Award Film
Scores” with Dorothy Andries
Feb. 25, “Wine and Roses” Jazz event with the
Rose Collella Trio
Feb. 26, At the Conductor’s Podium: “A Cello
Concerto for All Seasons” with Jim Kendros
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communityINFO
Township Going
Places Program
West Deerfield Township operates
Going Places, a transportation
service designed to make life easier
for many residents.
Going Places is an appointment- based
service and requires registration. Once
registered, a modified minivan can
transport Township residents to their
medical, dental and physical therapy
appointments, as well as non-medical
appointments if the van is available.
To register, call the Township Transpor-
tation Department at 847.945.0614 x.
310 and ask to have a registration form
mailed to you.
Once registered, schedule an appoint-
ment for a medical ride up to 30 days in
advance, and three days in advance for
non-medical rides. Fares are $5 round
trip and $2 for Veterans.
This program provides independence to
those who might otherwise find it dif-
ficult to get to their appointments. e
Use TeenConnect for
Outdoor Chores
The Village’s TeenConnect program
helps match residents who need help
with outdoor chores with Deerfield
teens looking for work.
Residents looking for help can request
a copy of the list from the Village
and then contact the teens directly to
arrange to have the work done and
determine the rate of pay.
To get a copy of the list or to enroll as a
teen worker, contact Management Analyst
David Fitzgerald at 847.719.7400 or at
dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us 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 2015.
Appearance Review
Commission
Richard Coen, Ch.
Beth Chaitman ~ Lisa Dunn
Sean Ehlke* ~ Sherry Flores
Jason Golub ~ Jim Hollis
Elizabeth Low ~ Peter Whitaker
Board of Building Appeals
David Feinberg ~ Richard Osman
Berton Ring
Board of Police
Commissioners
Paul Blakey, Ch.
Dave Bennett, ex officio
John Hueberger ~ Rick Hiton
James Marovitz, ex officio
Board of Zoning Appeals
Robert Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams ~ Jeff Auerbach
Karen Bezman ~ Herbert Kessel
Theodore Kuczek ~ Karen Scott
Cable &
Telecommunications
Commission
Paul Diambri, Ch.
Alan Barasky ~ John Chaput
Neil Charak ~ Gregory Lapin
Steven Robinson ~ John Sanner
Adam Simon ~ Ken Urbaszewski
Cemetery Association
Maynard Grossman, Ch.
Michael Cramer ~ Paul Meintzer
Daniel Ziemba ~ John Zobus
Community Relations
Commission
Chris Foltz, Ch.
Gil Antokal ~ Salome Berhanu*
Veronica Boyajian ~ Martin Friedman
Eric Hogberg ~ Bill Lundquist
Lori Zwart
Electrical Commission
Richard Osman ~ Michael Rouse
Family Days Commission
Barbara Reich, co-chair
John Coughenour, co-chair
Philip Bettiker ~ Angie Butera
Michael Butera ~ Judy Geuder
Barry Gray ~ Ed Seidman
Farmers Market
Committee
Andi & Alan Berkowitz
Pat & Tom Jester
Joan & Brian Reed
Fine Arts Commission
Jeffrey Marks, Ch.
Dorothy Fiedler ~ James Golding
Jill Shapiro ~ Ed Seidman
Kathleen Warren ~ Barbara Weisskopf
Manpower Commission
Susie Wexler, Ch.
Nick Alex ~ Jennifer Davis*
Jonathan Fiur ~ Susie Kessler
Plan Commission
Mary Oppenheim Ch.
Robert Benton ~ Larry Berg
Alan Bromberg ~ Elaine Jacoby
James Moyer ~ Stuart Shayman
Police Pension Board
Mark Anfenson ~ Robert Davenport
Ken Urbaszewski
Safety Council
William Keefe, Ch.
Marc Brown ~ Dorothy Collins
John Holland ~ Philip York
Sister City Committee
Else Kuerten ~ Kenneth Nyland
Ruth Schiffels
Storm Water Management
Committee
Bill Davis,* Ch.
Franklin Kulhanek ~ Lee Rose
Sustainability Commission
Donald Anderson, Ch.
Daniel Dorfman ~ Richard Heller
Laurie Leibowitz ~ Michael Shalen
Gloria Threats ~ Jerry Witkovsky
Brian Wolkenberg
Village Center
Commission
Jannes Zobus, Ch.
Oscar Adler** ~ Garo Emerzian
Joan Reed ~ Janice Shaw
Vicki Street
(* No Longer Serving)
(**Deceased)
If you are interested in volunteering on a
Board or Commission, please contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 for
an application. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
E-mail: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
Email: Robert.D.Nadler@gmail.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
Email: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847.719.7484 (Community Development)
847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
PRESORTED
STANDARD U.S.
POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 1
Deerfield, Illinois
D-Tales
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
POSTAL CUSTOMER
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
Be Prepared for Winter
The following tips are from the Deerfield
Police Department:
Make sure you have a battery-powered ra-
dio and National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) weather radio
receiver for listening to National Weather
Service broadcasts.
Listen to emergency broadcasts. Know
what winter storm warning terms mean:
Winter weather advisory: expect winter
weather conditions to cause inconvenience
and hazards.
Frost/freeze warning: expect below-freezing
temperatures.
Winter storm watch: be alert; a storm
is likely.
Winter storm warning: take action; the
storm is in or entering the area.
Blizzard warning: seek refuge
immediately! Snow and strong winds,
near-zero visibility, deep snow drifts and
life-threatening wind chill.
Extreme cold can cause water pipes in your
home to freeze and sometimes break. To
prevent this, leave all water taps slightly
open so they drip continuously, keep the
indoor temperature warm, and allow more
heated air near pipes by opening cabinet
doors under the kitchen sink.
If your pipes do freeze, do not thaw them
with a torch. Thaw the pipes slowly with
warm air from an electric hair dryer. If you
cannot thaw your pipes, or if the pipes
have broken open, use bottled water or get
water from a neighbor’s home until repairs
are completed.
Prepare your car with emergency supplies:
• Cell phone with portable charger
• Shovel
• Windshield scraper
• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlight
• Extra batteries
• Water
• Snack food
• Extra hats, coats, mittens
• Blankets
• Chains or rope
• Tire chains
• Canned compressed air with sealant
• Road salt and sand
• Booster cables
• Emergency flares
• Bright colored flag; help signs
• First aid kit
• Tool kit
• Road maps
• Compass
• Waterproof matches and a can to melt
snow for water
• Paper towels