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Vol. 40, No. 1 - Jan/Feb2018Message from the Mayor: Harriet Rosenthal Congratulations Deerfield! We have made it through some significant construction projects in recent years. Of course, the reconstruction of our vital infrastructure such as Lake Cook Road, Deerfield Road and Kates Bridge are necessary to ensure the long-term prosperity of our Village. Nevertheless, living through repeat construction seasons causes all of us major inconvenience and tests our patience. I thank you for your understanding and recognize that it had a real impact on our residents and businesses. Just as in the past, capital projects slated for future years are strategically scheduled to minimize public disruption as much as possible. Each year the Village Board holds lengthy budget deliberations and reviews a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure needs to ensure that projects are prioritized based on factors such as critical need and anticipated economic benefit. Also, as part of the capital project analysis, the Board reviews various mechanisms to fund infrastructure projects leveraging private sector investments and grant funding, whenever possible. The Village Board members are taxpayers too, and we strive to keep the property tax increases to a minimum. We recognize that other governmental entities, such as the school districts, have little or no options to generate revenue other than from property taxes. In contrast, the Village, as a home- rule unit of government, can find more strategic ways of generating revenue. Some of our revenue sources other than property tax include the food and beverage tax - a significant portion of which is generated D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 40, No. 1January/February 2018 Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847.945.5000 Visit us online at www.deerfield.il.us January Board of Trustees January 16, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission January 18, 7:00 p.m. Appearance Review Commission January 22, 7:30 p.m. Cable & Telecommunications Commission January 23, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission January 25, 7:30 p.m. February Board of Trustees February 5 & 20, 7:30 p.m. Village Center Commission February 7, 6:00 p.m. Plan Commission February 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m. Appearance Review Commission February 26, 7:30 p.m. check it out! Page 2: • Economic Development Page 5: • Tree Trimming Page 6: • Prevent Mailbox Damage HAPPY NEW YEAR! Continued on Page 2 The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2018 by visitors and employees that work in our office parks and patronize our restaurants - and the hotel tax - also predominantly paid by visitors that are attending conventions or visiting the headquarters of one of our Fortune 500 businesses. Sales tax continues to be the single largest revenue source for the Village comprising approximately 18% of the Village’s total revenue base, while property tax accounts for approximately 14%. During budget deliberations, the Village Board also reviews service levels and explores ways to reduce expenditures without compromising vital service delivery. You will continually hear me encouraging our community to “shop local.” Purchasing your goods and services locally is a direct investment in the community and helps us keep property taxes as low as possible. This year’s property tax levy is estimated to cost the median home, priced at $500,000 of market value, $919.60 (Village portion only). This equates to a $5.00 increase for the resident of the $500,000 market-value home when compared to their property tax payment last year. This increase will allow the Village to continue to invest in necessary infrastructure improvements and results in the Village accounting for approximately 6% of a homeowner’s total property tax bill. We have seen millions of dollars of private Meeting Schedule Meeting times/dates subject to change. For a complete list of meetings visit, www.deerfield.il.us 2 villageNEWS Mayor’s Message Continued from Page 1 investment in the community this year. Whether it is the ongoing redevelopment efforts at Deerbrook Mall that has attracted new restaurants and regional furniture retailers, or the revitalizing of downtown retail buildings, or the investment in office space being occupied by Caterpillar’s new global headquarters; these investments minimize our reliance on property taxes and ensure the vibrancy of our commercial tax base, ultimately easing the burden on our residents. All of these dollars ensure that we can make the necessary improvements to our infrastructure, provide our residents with critical services such as police protection, potable water, and snow plowing and help us meet the high demand for service we provide our residents every day. Thank you for making Deerfield your home. Thank you to our professional staff for preparing the 2018 budget and treating the Village’s money as if it were their own. A final thank you to my colleagues on the Village Board for their many hours of volunteer service to the Village. I wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Economic Development update The Village of Deerfield is fortunate to have a diverse economic tax base comprised of a residential, commercial and industrial profile. The Village promotes a well-rounded and progressive economic development approach to make Deerfield one of the best communities of its size to live, work and play. Village elected officials and staff actively pursue opportunities to attract high-quality retailers, restaurants and services along with world-class corporate office users in order to create a more vibrant Village. We’ve experienced a lot of economic development activity over the last year and had numerous store openings. Here are some of the largest redevelopments that occurred in 2017. Lake Cook Road Corridor Deerbrook Mall – The evolution of Deerbrook Mall continues. The grand re-opening of the newly remodeled and expanded 61,700 sq. ft. Jewel-Osco was held on July 19. This vital anchor tenant has spurred additional momentum and excitement for the shopping center and two national furniture retailers, Art Van Furniture and The Dump Luxe Furniture, recently received zoning approvals. Both of these furniture retailers bring a regional draw to the area and are expected to attract people from many miles away. The middle section of the mall has been demolished with the intent of providing vehicular and pedestrian access to a 248-unit rental community. This transit-oriented residential development will enhance pedestrian connectivity to the Lake Cook Road Metra station and support the surrounding retail and office uses in the area. Cadwell’s Corners – In early 2017, the ownership of Cadwell’s Corners Shopping Center demolished the south end atrium and replaced it with a new end cap that matched the façade of the existing Center in order to make the space more marketable and offer better visibility from Lake Cook Road. In August, the Village Board removed the restaurant prohibition at the Center for the area south of the existing Pet Supply Plus store, subject to certain conditions restricting its operation, maintenance and use. Center ownership is actively working with restauranteurs to occupy the spaces. A number of other stores and services have joined Fresh Thyme to fill out this rejuvenated location. Corporate 500 – In April, Caterpillar, Inc. announced they would be relocating their global headquarters to the Village. They join several other well-known national and international companies who enjoy Deerfield amenities and ease of access to transportation. Caterpillar employees are currently working out of temporary offices while an extensive remodel of their permanent office space takes place at 510 Lake Cook Road. The company expects to have about 300 people in the new headquarters once fully operational. Caterpillar has been in business for over 90 years and had 2016 sales and revenues of $38,537 billion. Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel- electric locomotives. Weinberg Community Campus – In November, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Facilities Corporation and Banner Development LCC were approved to develop CJE- Deerfield Senior Residences, an independent living facility consisting of six stories and 240 units located on the 5.2-acre property at 1627 Lake Cook Road. The JFMC Facilities Corporation also owns the Weinberg Community for Senior Living Campus, which is adjacent to the new development and consists of the Gidwitz Place (assisted living) and Friends Center (memory care). The CJE-Deerfield Senior Residences will be the latest addition to the Weinberg Community campus and will become part of the continuum-of-care provided by CJE Senior Life. 99. S. Waukegan Road – The developer is currently proposing to redevelop this long vacant space (formerly Office Depot) with two new buildings including a Chick-Fil-A restaurant and a multi-tenant structure. The Plan Commission is expected to hold a public hearing on the proposal in January. Village Center District The Shops at Deerfield Square – This retail center was originally redeveloped in the summer of 2000 and includes ten separate buildings, encompassing 200,000 square feet of retail space and 60,000 square feet of office space. Late last year, the Village Board approved the redevelopment of the 711 Deerfield Road building (formerly Biaggi’s). The approved plans for the redevelopment of this outlot building required the building to be razed and replaced with a new multi-tenant building that will be the new home to Bartaco, Café Zupas and a third yet-to-be-determined 3 retail tenant. The Village is excited to be home to the first Bartaco location in the state of Illinois. Deerfield Shopper’s Court –Shopper’s Court consists of two separate buildings totaling approximately 30,000 square feet on 1.65 acres. Renovations to the eastern most building, located at 636 Deerfield Road, began in 2016. This 14,000 square foot building was constructed in 1961 and was formerly Overstock Furniture. The building has since undergone a complete update and remodeling, being converted from a single-use building to a multi-tenant building that is now home to Shred415, Naf Naf Grill, Domino’s Pizza and the first Illinois location for Erik’s Bike Board and Ski shop. Class A Office Space Parkway North – The Parkway North Center is an 86-acre office park at the southeast corner of Deerfield Road and Saunders Road. The site is currently developed with six office buildings, a Marriott Suites Hotel and a child care facility and health club. The site known as 8 Parkway North is a 10-acre tract of land intended to be a built-to-suit building once a tenant has been identified. Depending on the space requirements of the tenant, the building at 5 Parkway North may be razed and combined with 8 Parkway North. The property is actively being marketed and a tenant is yet to be announced. Additionally, the building at the 2.8-acre 7 Parkway North site will be the new home to the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). ABPN is the owner of the building and they hope to move into the two-story 36,000 square foot office space early next year. Fortune 500 Companies – Lake County is home to 12 Fortune 500 companies, five of which are in Deerfield: • Walgreens Boots Alliance – Rank 17 Line of Business: Drug stores and proprietary stores • Caterpillar – Rank 74 Line of Business: Construction machinery • Mondelez International – Rank 109 Line of Business: Snack foods • Baxter International – Rank 281 Line of Business: Pharmaceutical preparations • Essendant – Rank 487 Line of Business: Stationary and office supplies For more information, contact Community Development at 847.719.7484. e DBR Chamber of Commerce presents Business of the Year Award The DBR Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the 16th annual Business of the Year Award to Fresh Thyme Farmers Market at the Chamber’s 92nd Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 7. The DBR Chamber of Commerce presents this award annually to a Chamber member business that has shown outstanding service and/or products and has made a positive impact on the community. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market has displayed extraordinary community involvement as exemplified by their sponsorship and volunteerism at Harvest Fest for three years in a row. Fresh Thyme provides over 20 employee volunteers to roast corn and cook hot dogs that feed over 1,600 people at this annual event. Fresh Thyme donates food to the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry as well as supporting the local police department and fire district. Their commitment to our communities is also displayed in their active hiring of local employees that helps to stimulate the local economy. Congratulations to Fresh Thyme Farmers Market! For more information on Chamber businesses and services, visit www.dbrchamber.com or call 847.945.4660. e villageNEWS New Businesses for 2017 1. Aligned Modern Health 800 Waukegan Road; Unit B 2. Art Van Furniture 120 S Waukegan Road 3. Bentley’s Pet Stuff 720 Waukegan Road 4. California Closets 720 Waukegan Road; Unit E 5. Caterpillar, Inc. 510 Lake Cook Road 6. CCS Auto Inc 747 Lake Cook Road 7. Center Stage Academy of Dance 465 Lake Cook Road 8. Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine 740 Waukegan Road; Suite 107 9. Cryo Bar 740 Waukegan Road; Suite 300 10. Domino’s Pizza 636 Deerfield Road; Unit B 11. Erik’s Bike, Board & Ski 636 Deerfield Road 12. ForeverYoung MedSpa 471 Lake Cook Road 13. Fotini Filinis 420 Lake Cook Road; Suite 121 14. Hello Beauty, LLC 809 Waukegan Road; Suite C 15. Jimmy Thai 475 Lake Cook Road 16. Koko Fit Club 190 Waukegan Road 17. McAlister’s Deli 663 Lake Cook Road 18. Naf Naf Grill 636 Deerfield Road 19. Nothing Bundt Cakes 190 Waukegan Road 20. NSSED 405 Lake Cook Road; Unit A 21 21. Painting Time Now 11 Waukegan Road; Suite 13 22. Pinnacle Eye Care & Fashion Optical 420 Lake Cook Road; Suite 116 23. Scout & Molly’s 740 Waukegan Road 24. Shred415 636 Deerfield Road 25. The Lerner Group 500 Lake Cook Road 24. The Little Red Art House, LLC 809 Waukegan Road; Suite D 25. TSMGI 775 Waukegan Road, Suite 201 26. Warehouse Eatery 833 Deerfield Road 4 boardREPORT communityCALENDAR Deerfield Park District Choose your summer day camps now! A variety of camps are listed in the Park District winter brochure. Ice Rink locations are available at Briarwood Park, Jaycee Park, Jewett Park (Hockey Rink) and Patti Stryker Park. Warming Houses are available at Jaycee and Jewett Park. Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 – FitStart at Sachs Center Feb. 19 – School Days Out – Wilmot Mountain – Snow Tubing Feb. 20 – School Days Out – Dave & Busters – Games Feb. 24 – Kids Flea Market at JPCC For more information, 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 920 Waukegan Road. Family Time Saturdays, 10 a.m., Children with Adult Drop-in for a storytime the whole family will enjoy. Sensory Friendly Family Film: “Sing” Jan. 10, 3 p.m., All Ages Families and children of all abilities will enjoy the movie with the lights turned up, the sound turned down and the option to walk, dance and sing during the movie. New Year’s Wellness Resolutions Jan. 11, 7 -8:30 p.m. Sachs Recreation Center Wellness Coordinator discusses how to set and achieve meaningful goals. Staging to Stay…or Staging to Sell Jan. 18, 7-8 p.m. Find ideas to help with interior design. Wendy and DB Jan. 20, 11 -12 p.m., All Ages You’ll be wiggling out your waggles and shaking your sillies to interactive and contagious songs. Valentine Cards: A Painting Workshop Jan. 24, 7-8 p.m., Adults and Teens Make your own and take it home! Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance. Travel Talk: French Polynesia Jan. 31, 7 -8 p.m. Our presenters will take you on a tour of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea and the Marquesas and give tips on planning your own trip. ACT Practice Test Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Space limited, so be sure to register in advance. Make & Take Virtual Reality Headset Feb. 8, 7-8 p.m. Bring your own smartphone and learn how to put together your own cardboard VR headset. For more information and a full listing of events, please visit the library’s website at www.deerfieldlibrary.org. West Deerfield Township Township Board meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on January 16 and February 20 at 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 street side, side yard variation at 910 Birch Court Approved ordinance authorizing establishment of The Dump Luxe Furniture Store at 250 S. Waukegan Road Approved ordinance amending a commercial planned unit development to the previously approved redevelopment plans for a new multi-tenant building at 711 Deerfield Road Approved ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018 Approved ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield Wage and Salary Plan Approved resolution adopting a consolidated fee schedule for fiscal year 2018 Authorized award of Phase III engineering services contract for water tower painting Authorized award of contract for the Kates Road Water Tower Painting Project Authorized award of Phase II engineering services contract for the Warrington Road and Essex Drive Drainage Improvement Project Authorized resolution for the submittal of applications for federal funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Approved ordinance amending the signage plan to allow a wall sign on the parking garage at 3 Parkway North Boulevard Approved ordinance authorizing a Class B Special Uses to permit the establishment of a Bartaco Restaurant and a Café Zupas Restaurant for the 711 Deerfield Road Building Approved ordinance approving a final development plan for an independent living facility at 1627 Lake Cook Road Approved ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year starting January 1, 2018, and ending on December 31, 2018 Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2017 tax levy requirements for the Series 2010 G.O. Bonds Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2017 tax levy requirements for the Series 2011B G.O. Bonds Approved ordinance amending the annual budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017 Authorized award of contracts for the 2018 manhole rehabilitation program and for construction engineering services for the JUF independent living facility Authorized award of contracts for landscape planting/maintenance, turf maintenance, tree/stump removal and parkway tree trimming Authorized renewal of GIS service provider contract with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. Awards and Proclamations Presented GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award to Finance Director Eric Burk Issued a proclamation naming November 20, 2017 Essence Pilates Day Issued a proclamation celebrating the state of Illinois’ Bicentennial 5 publicWORKS Winter Tree trimming The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property. The Village has established a 4-year cycle for the parkway tree trimming program. Deerfield is divided into quadrants with Deerfield Road as the north/south divider and Waukegan Road the east/ west divider. One of these quadrants is trimmed each year. This winter, the northeast quadrant is scheduled to be trimmed. Trimming work is scheduled for the dormant season to avoid unnecessary damage or trauma to the tree. Trimming is done in accordance with professional standards and may include cutting lower limbs for clearance and thinning of the crown. If you have additional questions or concerns, please call the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e Water Tower Painting Beginning early next year, the Village will oversee the painting of the Kates Road Water Tower. Residents may also notice a 190-foot monopole that will be installed directly west of the tank. The pole is intended to temporarily house cellular and police communication equipment that is currently installed on the tower. The monopole will be removed, and cellular equipment reinstalled on the tower, once the project is complete. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e Kates Road Bridge Open After closing in the end of March for construction, the Kates Road Bridge reopened on November 20. As part of the project, the entire bridge deck was replaced, and Kates and Pfingsten Roads were resurfaced between Lake Cook Road and Waukegan Road. During its first few years, the bridge only had approximately 1,000 cars a day drive across it. That number has jumped to 9,500 a day. The new bridge deck and street resurfacing cost over 2 million dollars with the Federal Government covering 80 percent. The bridge was named for Vernon E. Swanson in 2005 and first opened to traffic on Dec. 10, 1988. Vern served as a trustee for 30 years and passed away in 2006. For more information, contact Public Works and Engineering at 847.317.2490. e policeDEPARTMENT Give Where You Live - Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” on Mon- day, January 15 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event kicks off the fourth year of Give Where You Live – Deerfield, a year-round giving campaign spearheaded by Mayor Harriet Rosenthal to link volunteers to local community service opportunities. Starting now, through January 15, the Village is collecting non-perishable food and toiletries, socks, travel-size hygiene products (soap, shampoo, conditioner, tis- sue, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.), water bottles, gift cards, lip balm, caffeine-free tea, unscented wet wipes, hand sanitizer, silk or fleece pillow cases and warm clothing. Join us at Village Hall on Monday, January 15, from noon to 2 p.m. for a variety of service projects appropriate for all ages including collecting and sorting items, assembling care packages, writing letters and cards of encouragement and other activities. The beneficiaries will be PADS, the West Deerfield Food Pantry and local cancer centers. Volunteers will be making care packages for the homeless, collecting food and related items and also making chemo care packages for cancer patients. Collection boxes can be found in the Village Hall lobby and the Deerfield Police lobby at 850 Waukegan Road. The collection box in the Police Department is accessible for donations at all hours. For more information, contact Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.794.7501 or via email at mglowacz@deerfield.il.us. e Remove. Take. Lock. Don’t create the opportunity for a car burglary! In many cases, burglaries to vehicles are committed in unlocked vehicles. Make sure your vehicle is locked and never leave valuables inside. Car burglaries occur at any time and any place (including the street, a parking lot or your own driveway). Follow these simple steps to protect yourself: Remove your belongings. Take your keys. Lock your car. Criminals will often check neighborhoods at night for vehicles left on the street or open garage doors. If you see something, say something. Remain vigilant and report any suspicious people, vehicles or circumstances in your neighborhood to the Police at 9-1-1 or 847.945.8636. e 6 Snow Plowing Operations The Village’s Public Works Department is prepared for snow and is able to effectively clear Deerfield’s 70 miles of roadway quickly to make safe travel possible for all who use our streets. One way to ensure that street plows do not fill a cleared driveway entrance with snow is to follow this simple guideline: Shovel the snow to the side, along with the direction of traffic, and clear a pocket of snow on the other side of your driveway. The accumulated snow in the plow will dump into the pocket and not on your driveway. This simple step will reduce the amount of snow being plowed from the street into your driveway. Keeping vehicles off the street assists plows and salt trucks in clearing the streets more effectively. As a reminder, vehicles cannot be parked on the street for 24 hours after 3 inches of snow have fallen, per Village ordinance. By Village ordinance, residents and contractors 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. Please remember to shovel an extra area on your driveway apron or parkway to properly stage your refuse and recycling bins for pick-up by Waste Management. For more information, contact Public Works at 847.317.2490. e Snow Parking Regulations After an accumulation of 3 inches of snow, parking is prohibited on any street for 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. If snow removal is still needed after that period, parking is prohibited until operations are completed. 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. Jan. 8 – Low Vision Group Jan. 8 – Dementia Support Group Jan. 9 – Men’s Club: “Oscar Hammerstein pt 2” Jan. 9 – Women’s Club Dessert: “Louisa May Alcott” with Dramatist Leslie Goddard Jan. 10 – ACES Caregiver Support Group Jan. 11 – Movies for Members: “Shawshank Redemption” Jan. 12 – Soup & Sandwich Day Jan. 16 – Men’s Club: “Current Events” with Lynne Samuels Jan. 17 – “Remember Then” Reminiscence Program Jan. 18 – Movies for Members: “The Great Gatsby” Jan. 22 – “Causes of Lower Back Pain” with Licensed Physical Therapist, Denise Schwartz Jan. 23 – Men’s Club: “Candy Bombers” with Lecturer Joyce Haworth Jan. 24 – ACES Caregiver Support Group Jan. 25 – PTC Themed Dinner: “Escape to Margaritaville” Jan. 26 – “At the Conductor’s Podium” with Music Historian Jim Kendros Jan. 26 – PTC Excursion: Milwaukee Art Museum: “Degas to Picasso: Creating Modernism” Jan. 28 – PTC Excursion: The Elgin Symphony Presents “Scores for Spielberg” Feb. 6 – Men’s Club: “Devil in the White City & Beyond” with Historian Richard Lindberg Feb. 9 – 5-Alarm Fireman’s Chili Bowl Feb. 11 – PTC Excursion: “My Fair Lady” with The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Feb. 13 – Men’s Club: “Anthrax in Washington DC” with Director of Homeland Security Training Institute at College of DuPage Feb. 13 – Women’s Club Luncheon/Program: “The Accidental Milliner” with Veronica Chin Feb. 20 – Men’s Club: “Reflections on 250 Years of German-American Relations” with Anette Isaacs Feb. 22 – PTC Themed Dinner: “Mardi Gras” Feb. 26 – PTC Excursion: Behind the Scenes: The Chicago Theater Feb. 27– Men’s Club: “National Park Service at 101 years old” with Norm Moline e communityINFO 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 are because the post supporting the mailbox has deteriorated or the mailbox was installed too close to the roadway. If you have questions regarding your mail- box installation, please contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245 e 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 and non-medical appointments. To register, call the Township Transportation Department at 847.945.0614 x. 310. Once registered, schedule an appointment 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. e 7 communityINFO THANK YOU! Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered their time on the Village’s various Boards, Commissions and Committees in 2017. Appearance Review Commission Lisa Dunn, Ch. Elizabteh Low, Vice Ch. ~ Beth Chaitman Sherry Flores ~ Tony Fulmer Jason Golub ~ Daniel Moons 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 Steven Robinson, Ch. Alan Barasky ~ John Chaput Neil Charak ~ Gregory Lapin Andrew Richter ~ John Sanner Adam Simon ~ Ken Urbaszewski Cemetery Association Maynard Grossman, Ch. Michael Cramer ~ Paul Meintzer Daniel Ziemba ~ John Zobus Community Relations Commission Gil Antokal ~ Matthew Barrett Yulia Bazavluk ~ Veronica Boyajian Jason Caplan ~ Martin Friedman Bill Lundquist ~ Matthew Miller Zach Raimi ~ Elizabeth Ury* Electrical Commission Richard Osman ~ Michael Rouse Family Days Commission Michele Edelmuth, co-chair Judy Geuder, co-chair Barbara Reich* ~ John Coughenour Philip Bettiker ~ Angie Butera Michael Butera ~ Barry Gray ~ Ed Seidman* Farmers Market Committee Nancy Anderson, Ch. Amy Heller ~ Sharon Jackson Pat & Tom Jester ~ Kim Kilchenmann Elizabeth Mertes ~ Sue Pollack Sandi Weiskirch ~ Dave Wexler Fine Arts Commission Jeffrey Marks, Ch. Dorothy Fiedler ~ James Golding Anne Kleinerman ~ Ed Seidman Kathleen Warren ~ Barbara Weisskopf Volunteer Engagement Commission Susie Wexler, Ch. Lori Berk ~ Jonathan Kohl Susie Kessler ~ Sam Solovy (* No Longer Serving) Plan Commission Larry Berg, Ch. Robert Benton* ~ Alan Bromberg Sean Forrest ~ Jennifer Goldstone Elaine Jacoby ~ James Moyer* Mary Oppenheim* ~ Stuart Shayman ~ Justin Silva Police Pension Board Mark Anfenson ~ Robert Davenport Ken Urbaszewski Safety Council William Keefe, Ch. Marc Brown ~ Dorothy Collins Sister City Committee Ruth Schiffels Storm Water Management Committee Lee Rose Sustainability Commission Donald Anderson, Ch. Daniel Dorfman ~ Richard Heller Laurie Leibowitz ~ William Mertes Michael Shalen ~ Gloria Threats Brian Wolkenberg ~ Chenlin Zhao Village Center Commission Jannes Zobus, Ch. Garo Emerzian ~ Joan Reed Janice Shaw ~ Vicki Street Kenneth Stolman 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 lastPAGE Village Officials: Mayor: Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545 Email: harrietrose@comcast.net Trustees: Robert L. “Bob” Benton - 847.945.1570 Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489 Email: tapjester@yahoo.com Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423 Email: marymoppenheim@gmail.com William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442 Email: wss5@comcast.net Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640 Email: dshapiro@shapiroassociateslaw.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 Know Your Elected Officials Do you know your federal and state elected officials? Did you know that you can contact them to voice concerns or for general information? If not, below is a list with contact information: Governor Bruce Rauner Springfield Office: 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217.782.0244 Chicago Office: James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph, 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312.814.2121 U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Springfield Office: 8 South Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 217.528.6124 Chicago Office: 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312.886.3506 U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Springfield Office: 525 S. 8th Street Springfield, IL 62703 Phone: 217.492.4062 Chicago Office: 230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 312.353.4952 U.S. Representative Brad Schneider Lincolnshire Office: 111 Barclay Blvd, Suite 200 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Phone: 847.383.4870 State Senator Julie Morrison Springfield Office: M115 Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217.782.3650 Deerfield Office: 700 Osterman Avenue Deerfield, IL 60015 Phone: 847.945.5200 State Representative Scott Drury Springfield Office: 292-S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: 217.782.0902 Highwood Office: 425 Sheridan Rd. Highwood, IL 60040 Phone: 847.681.8580