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Vol. 40, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2018D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 40, No. 2March/April 2018 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 Check it out! Page 2: •Sign Up for Email Notifications Page 3: • Citizen’s Police Academy Page 2: Fire Hydrant Flushing Page 5: • Village Board Actions Page 7: • DAHS Jubilee Celebration General Primary Election Information: March 20 The General Primary Election will be held Tuesday, March 20, for election of Precinct Committeemen for the two major political parties and nominations of various county and state positions. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can find their Election Day polling place at the County’s website LakeVoterPower.info. Early Voting runs from March 5 through March 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The West Deerfield Township office located at 601 Deerfield Road is serving as an early voting site. Voting by mail is available through the Lake County Clerk’s office. Residents may request a ballot by mail at LakeVoterPower.info or by calling 847.377.2406. Those who need to register to vote and missed the February 20 deadline may register during the grace period through March 20. Those registering to vote during this period must vote at the time of registration. Information about Early Voting sites and Election Day polling places is available at LakeVoterPower.info or by calling the West Deerfield Township at 847.945.0614. For more information regarding voting, please call West Deerfield Township Clerk Kristen Scott at 847.945.0614 or visit LakeVoterPower. info. e Village Seeks Applicants for TeenConnect program Deerfield teens – are you looking to help the community and make a little money? Deerfield residents – do you or someone you know need help from time to time shoveling snow, mowing the lawn or raking leaves? Let the Village help connect you. Deerfield’s TeenConnect program aims to connect Deerfield teens who are available to do outside yard work, including snow shoveling, with Deerfield residents who need the service. The Village is working to update its database of teens who are looking for this kind of work. The TeenConnect list will provide contact information for Deerfield teens including the name and phone number of the teen, days of availability, type of work they are willing to do and their expected rate of pay. Residents will then be able to receive the list by mail or email. The resident will be responsible for contacting the teen and for making financial and scheduling arrangements. Continued on page 2 March Board of Trustees March 19, 7:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals March 20, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission March 22, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission March 22, 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Commission March 26, 6:00 p.m. Appearance Review Commission March 26, 7:30 p.m. April Board of Trustees April 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m. Village Center Commission April 4, 7:30 p.m. Plan Commission April 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m. Appearance Review Commission April 23, 7:00 p.m. 2 villageNEWS TeenConnect Continued from Page 1 This program is looking for teens interested in participating. Applications are available on the Village’s website or by calling Management Analyst David Fitzgerald-Sullivan at 847.719.7400. The application requires a parent or legal guardian’s signature for teens under the age of 18. The list will be updated every year and teens can indicate what kind of work they are willing to perform, when they are available and their minimum payment accepted per hour of work. The intent of this program is to assist residents who are unable to do physical work themselves, unable to afford the cost of a professional contractor on a regular basis or would only require assistance on an as-needed basis. For more information, visit www.deerfield. il.us or call the Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e Sign Up For Text & Email Updates with Notify Me The Village website’s Notify Me feature allows residents to get up-to-date notices on Village news, events, meetings, construction projects and more. After registering online at www.deerfield.il.us and choosing the kind of information to receive, an email, text message or both will be sent each time new information is published on the website. Sign up for updates from the Village by clicking on the “Notify Me” button on the homepage at www.deerfield.il.us. Follow these instructions to register: • Enter your email address and click the “Sign In” button. • For mobile alerts, enter your full ten- digit mobile phone number. • When you find a topic of interest, subscribe by clicking the buttons next to the item - an envelope for email and a cell phone for text alerts. • You will be prompted to confirm your subscription via email. Click the confirmation link sent to your inbox. • Please remember to set your spam blocker to allow mail from listserv@ civicplus.com. Users can register to receive updates about the information important to them, allowing them to stay informed and involved. Notify Me categories currently include: • Village News • Farmers Market • Water Reclamation Facility Updates Other categories available for email sign-up include: • Bid Postings • Village Job Opportunities • Construction Project Blogs • Board and Commission Agendas For more information about Notify Me, contact Communications Specialist Kylie Cerk at 847.719.7404 or kcerk@deerfield.il.us. e Fire Hydrant Flushing During the week of April 23, the Public Works Department will begin flushing all fire hydrants within the Village. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition and helps to flush sediment out of the distribution system. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. The work is typically performed between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and takes approximately two weeks to be completed for the entire Village. Do not do laundry on the day hydrants are flushed in your area. Flushing may stir up rust that can enter washing machines and cause discoloration to certain types of clothing. Additionally, there may be discoloration in the water coming from the faucets in your home after hydrant flushing is complete in your area. It is recommended that residents flush water from their residential, interior system through a tub spout for a few minutes to clear out sediment. Please note that the water from the tap is safe to drink at all times. If you have any questions, contact the Water Department at 847.317.7245 or publicworks@deerfield.il.us. e Arbor Day 2018 In celebration of Arbor Day, Friday, April 27, the Sustainability Commission and the Deerfield High School Earth Works Club will plant a tree in the parkway of the High School. The Village urges all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Visit Arborday.org for more information about planting and caring for trees. Contact Assistant Village Manager Andrew Lichterman at 847.719.7403 or alichterman@deerfield.il.us for more information. e Tree City USA The Village of Deerfield has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 8th consecutive year. To earn this award, a municipality must have a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita. In 2017, the Village spent nearly $100,000 on tree planting and maintenance. This includes planting dozens of trees and completing the annual tree trimming program. For more information, visit arborday.org or contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e 3 policeDEPARTMENT Vacation Safety Tips for Your Home According to the FBI, a home is burglarized every 15 seconds in the United States – resulting in an average valued loss of $2,188. Basic preventative measures that take only minutes to complete can work wonders to help you keep your home safe while you’re away: •Resist the urge to mention your trip on social media or in public. Don’t tip criminals off by sharing too much information on your social networks. •Make an inventory of your valuables, including serial numbers and photos. •Keep important documents, financial information & small valuables in a fireproof safe, discreetly hidden. •Stop the newspaper and mail, or ask a trusted neighbor to pick them up. •Park your car inside the garage – and ask a neighbor to park in your driveway occasionally. •Put at least one light on a timer. •Arrange for your lawn to stay trimmed (summer) or your driveway to be plowed (winter). •Notify your home security company that you’ll be out of town. •Leave your emergency contact information with a neighbor. You may also submit an online Vacation Watch Form to the Deerfield Police Department by visiting www.deerfield. il.us/211/Police and clicking on the “forms” tab on the left side of the page. In the event there is an emergency at your house, we will then know who to contact. For more information, contact the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636. e 2018 Blood Drive Schedule The Deerfield Police Department has developed an annual schedule for blood drives to meet the increasing demand for blood donations. All drives will take place in the Council Chambers of Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, from noon to 6 p.m. Blood drives will be held May 1, August 3 and November 2. Mark your schedules and save the dates. Blood donations are always needed, and the following facts are part of the reason why: •Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. •The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O. •Blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs. •A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood. For more information, contact Police Communications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@ deerfield.il.us. e Citizen’s Police Academy Program Starts april 12 Registration will begin soon for the Citizen’s Police Academy that will run Thursdays from April 12 to May 31. The Citizen’s Police Academy is an eight- week program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the Deerfield Police Department. It consists of a series of classes and discussions held once a week, Thursday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m. The classes provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement. Topics include arrest, search and seizure, traffic accident investigation, crime scene processing, defensive tactics and more. There is no cost and it is open to anyone who resides or works in the Village of Deerfield. Visit www.deerfield.il.us/211/ Police to fill out the application. For more information, contact the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636. e Cop on Top Event set for Friday, May 18 On Friday, May 18, Deerfield Police officers will spend the day on the roof of our local Dunkin’ Donuts, 499 Lake Cook Road, not on surveillance, but rather raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics Illinois. Officers will participate from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the annual “Cop on Top of Dunkin’ Donuts” event in the hopes of raising $5,000. Last year, they raised $4,500 and hope to surpass it this year. Dunkin’ Donuts of Illinois will be making a corporate contribution of $10,000 to Special Olympics Illinois for our efforts. The Police Department is also selling raffle tickets to support the Special Olympics. Prizes include a new Harley Davidson, big screen HDTVs, a custom ATV and Special Olympics merchandise. For more information, please contact Police Communications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@ deerfield.il.us. e National Telecommunicators Week: April 8 - 14, 2018 Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as Telecommunication Officers. In October 1991, Congress made a formal proclamation to recognize this week as National Telecommunicators Week. Deerfield has eight full-time and three part-time Telecommunicators who serve as an indispensable link between the officers and the public, as well as a vital support service in the public safety community. They provide radio, telephone and dispatch services with dedication and professionalism. The Village will celebrate the week by issuing a proclamation from Mayor Rosenthal and the Village Board. Please take the time to thank this group of heroes. e 4 publicWORKS Deerfield Flood Information: FloodPlain Permit Requirements All developments within the 100-year floodplain (not just construction of buildings, but filling, excavation, fences, etc.) are required to undergo a formal review by the Engineering Department. Approval must be granted prior to doing any work in a floodplain area. Please contact the Engineering Department at 847.317.2490 to receive all the information you will need in order to properly develop in the floodplain. Substantial Improvement/Damage The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requires that if the cost of improvements to a building in a floodplain or the cost to repair damages (from any cause) to a building in a floodplain exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building (excluding land value), the entire building must be brought up to current floodplain management standards. Building improvement projects include exterior and interior remodeling, rehabilitation, additions and repair and reconstruction projects. Additionally, the cost of currently planned improvements will be added to the cost of previously made improvements and compared to the existing market value to determine if the improvements exceed 50 percent of the structure’s value. Please contact the Engineering Department at 847.317.2490 for further information. Flood Insurance If you do not have flood insurance, talk to your insurance agent. Most homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover damage from floods. Flood insurance is only available to those communities participating in the NFIP. Because of our floodplain management programs, Deerfield residents are able to obtain flood insurance. Additionally, because the Village participates in FEMA’s CRS program, flood insurance premiums are discounted. Be sure to check your policy to ensure you have adequate coverage. These policies usually cover the building structure, but not its contents. Contents coverage can also be obtained upon request. There is a 30- day waiting period before flood insurance coverage becomes effective. Plan ahead; do not wait until a flood is predicted before purchasing flood insurance. If you are building inside the floodplain, the purchase of flood insurance is mandatory if using a federally regulated/insured bank for a loan. For more information regarding flood- related issues in Deerfield, contact the following resources: • FEMA.gov website • Village of Deerfield Engineering Department (847.317.2490) 465 Elm Street Deerfield, IL 60015 • Floodplain FAQ page at deerfield.il.us • Deerfield Library e Lawn Irrigation System RPZ Requirements The Village would like to remind residents that all irrigation systems are required to have a backflow prevention device. This equipment is also known as a Reduced Pressure Zone device (RPZ). The device must be certified annually by a licensed Cross Connection Device Inspector. The testing and certification must be completed yearly prior to the system going into service. The Village has contracted with Backflow Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the RPZ tracking program. The annual backflow assembly test report must be submitted electronically, by your certified inspector, via the BSI Online system at www. bsionlinetracking.com. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e Backflow Prevention Lock Program The Village’s backflow prevention lock program brings relief to residents who have irrigation systems they no longer use. At the owner’s request, Village staff will install a specially keyed ‘lockout’ device that prevents the irrigation system from being turned on. This ensures that inadvertent contamination of the water supply cannot occur, satisfying the IEPA’s regulation, and allowing residents to avoid costly annual inspections of the system. To sign up for this program, residents are required to sign an agreement form and pay a $45 installation fee. There is also an annual inspection fee of $25 beginning in the second year and continuing until the device is removed. The annual inspection fee will be broken up into four payments of $6.25 and will be added to the utility bill. Installation is quick, and devices can be removed at any time by contacting the Village. Please submit the signed agreement form and a check for $45 to the Public Works and Engineering Department at 465 Elm Street. The form can be found at www.deerfield.il.us. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e Are You a Swiffer Flusher? Dry/Wet cleaning cloths and wipes, such as Swiffer and Lysol, are gaining popularity. When people flush these cloths down toilets, they cause problems in your sewer line and in the Village’s sewer system. These wipes are not biodegradable and do not dissolve in the sewer pipes. They also get caught on debris, such as roots, in the sewer lines. One or two cloths may not stop the flow of sewage out of your residence, but they could build up over time, necessitating a call to a plumber. Additionally, these cloths do not tear easily and can clog the Village’s sewage facilities and cause backups in the sewer system. The directions on these products state that the cloths are to be disposed of in the trash and are not to be flushed down the toilet. Please dispose of these cleaning and disinfecting cloths in the trash. e 5 deerfield park district Summer Camps & Jobs Check out a wide variety of camps for the whole summer, specific weeks and/ or mornings (new)! Apply online for summer jobs as camp staff, lifeguards, swim instructors, golf course wait staff / learning center, fitness staff and more. Golf Tee Times Remaining tee times for the 2018 season at Deerfield Golf Club and Learning Center are available at deerfieldgolf.org. FitStart FitStart at Sachs Recreation Center will get you motivated and moving towards a healthier lifestyle. Membership, personal training, nutrition workshops and more are included. New session begins April 16. Contact jennie@sachsreccenter.org. Deersprng Pool Pool passes are now on sale! Early Bird rates run until May 31 at 5 p.m. Book pool parties at Mitchell Pool and Deerspring Pool beginning March 1 for residents and April 1 for non-residents. “Over the River and Through the Woods,” March 9 -11 & 17-19 Theater D Performs “Over the River and Through the Woods” at Patty Turner Center. Tickets can be purchased at www. theaterd.com or at Jewett Park Community Center. Spring Break Sports Camp, Ceramics Fest and Daily Trips, April 2-6 Looking for something fun to do during spring break? Kickball, dodgeball, basketball, football, soccer and swimming are all included! You can also choose glazing, decorating and use of surface treatments in Ceramics Fest or a variety of day trips from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to register for Park District programs, call 847.945.0650, or visit www.deerfieldparks.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 deerfieldlibrary.org or in person at 920 Waukegan Road. LEGO Club Mar. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Drop-in Apr. 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Drop-in Drop-in to build your own design or follow the monthly challenge. Sensory Storytime Mar. 9 & Apr. 20, 11 a.m.-noon, Drop-in An inclusive and interactive storytime filled with songs, sensory play and socialization. Children of all abilities with siblings and caregivers are welcome. LEGO and Nostalgia Game Night Mar. 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m. A night of play with classic video games, coloring, LEGO and more. Introduction to eBay Mar. 15, 7-8 p.m. Learn the basics of buying and selling on this marketplace website. Springtime Dance Jam Mar. 16, 11-11:45 a.m., Ages 6 and under with adult, Drop-in Sing and dance along with your favorite songs. Vagabond Traveling: How to do it Like a Pro Mar. 28, 7-8 p.m. Brian Michalski shares his 22-month solo backpacking journey around the world. Learn the ins-and-outs to help you travel like a pro. Page to Screen Movie Night Apr. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Teens Watch “The Giver” by Lois Lowry, with popcorn and drinks! Snapchat & Instagram Basics Apr. 12, 7-8 p.m. Class includes taking and editing pictures and how to share on these popular apps. Pizza and Paperbacks Apr. 16, 7-8 p.m., Teens Bring your own smartphone and learn how to put together your own cardboard VR headset. Discussion of “Warcross” by Marie Lu while munchin’ on pizza. Is it the Right Time to Retire? Apr. 28, 10 a.m.-noon Karen Chan, CFP, shares what to consider to make an informed decision. For more information and a full listing of events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org. west deerfield township Township Board meetings will be held at 7 p.m., March 20 and April 17, 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 from Village Board meetings or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us. Village Board Action Authorized replacement of Digester Blower Motor 65-02 Authorized maintenance of finescreen equipment Authorized renewal of School Resource Officer agreement Authorized purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter Inc. and Metron-Farnier Authorized purchase of bulk rock salt from Morton Salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services and Lake County Authorized the awarding of a two-year contract for EPA required groundwater sampling services for Reservoir 29A Authorized purchase of one new bucket truck Authorized purchase of one new Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck Authorized extension of the 2017 Manhole Rehabilitation Construction Contract Authorized installation of a USGS Monitoring Station on the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River Authorized execution of contracts with United Radio, Entre Solutions and P&D Antenna Service for police communication equipment relocation during water tower painting Authorized purchase of data center network equipment Approved a resolution authorizing membership in the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force Approved a resolution reallocating 2018 volume cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois Authorized extension of the contract for the sewer lining program Authorized final work for the 2017 Street Rehabilitation Project Awards and Proclamations Recognized Paul Diambri for 23 years of service on the Cable and Telecommunications Commission boardREPORT communityCALENDAR 6 communityINFO DBR Chamber of Commerce Offers Scholarships The Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Two science scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded this year. Requirements for application include but are not limited to residence in the 60015 zip code and high school graduation in the 2017/2018 school year. Additional criteria are available on the application. Applications are available at the Chamber’s website, www. dbrchamber.com, Chamber office and at local high school guidance offices. The deadline is March 30, 2018. For more information or to make a donation, please call the DBR Chamber of Commerce at 847.945.4660. e Flower Planter Program Brings Spring Blooms to Downtown The Village of Deerfield is offering a Flower Planter Program for the ninth year, coordinated though the Village’s landscaper, Green Acres, Inc. This program allows merchants and commercial property owners in the Village Center to purchase attractive planters and have them filled with colorful flowers and plantings for all four seasons of the year. All orders need to be in by April 1, 2018. If you have questions about the Flower Planter Program or to sign up, contact Blanca Hernandez, Green Acres Landscaping, Inc., at bhernandez2@sbcglobal.net or 847.587.4182. e Upcoming Events @ PTC For a full listing of programs or to become a member, please call the Patty Turner Center at 847.940.4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter.org. Mar. 9, 10 & 11 – Theater D Performance: “Over the River and Through the Woods” Mar. 12 – PTC Excursion: Crime & Corruption Bus Tour; Great Decisions Discussion Group Mar. 13 – Men’s Club: “Electoral College vs the Popular Vote”; Women’s Club Dessert: DHS Strings; AAUW Presentation: “Homelessness in Chicago” Mar. 14 – ACES Caregiver Support Group Mar. 15 – Movies for Members: “Going in Style” Mar. 16 – AARP Tax Aide Mar. 20 – Men’s Club: “Phillip Maxwell” Mar. 21 – “Remember Then” Discussion Group Mar. 22 – AARP Driving Workshop; Guided Meditation; Movies for Members: “Baby Driver” Mar. 23 – AARP Driving Workshop; AARP Tax Aide; Friday with Friends; Nutrition Workshop Mar. 26 – Great Decisions Discussion Group Mar. 27 – Men’s Club: “Non-Human DNA Testing” Mar. 28 – St. Patty’s Day Lunch; ACES Caregiver Support Group Mar. 29 – PTC Excursion: Mystery Trip!; Movies for Members: “Lion” Mar. 30 – “At the Conductor’s Podium” Apr. 3 – Men’s Club: “The Eastland Disaster” Apr. 4 – “Remember Then” Discussion Group Apr. 5 – Guided Meditation; Movies for Members Apr. 6 – AARP Tax Aide Apr. 9 – Great Decisions Discussion Group Apr. 10 – Men’s Club: “JFK Assassination”; Women’s Club Luncheon; Digital Drop-In Apr. 11 – ACES Caregiver Support Group Apr. 12 – Movies for Members Apr. 13 – AARP Tax Aide Apr. 15 – Deerfield Community Band Concert Apr. 17 – Men’s Club: “Current Events” Apr. 19 – Movies for Members Apr. 23 – Great Decisions Discussion Group Apr. 24 – Men’s Club: “Gene Kelly Part 1” Apr. 26 – PTC Themed Dinner: “Old Time Pizza, Pub, and Suds”; Movies for Members Apr. 29 – Deerfield Park District Art Show e Thank You to Give Where You Live - MLK Jr. Day Participants Thank you to the sponsors and volunteers who participated in the Village’s annual Give Where You Live: Deerfield “Day of Service” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A record crowd of volunteers helped create 400 personal hygiene kits; 180 care packages (that included socks, gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, bottled water and granola/power bars); and 35 no-sew blankets, all of which were accompanied by notes of encouragement. More than 50 bags of groceries and toiletries were collected, along with 20 gift cards and several bags of coats, boots and other household items. Thank you to Caterpillar Inc. of Deerfield, the Deerfield Rotary Club, District 109 schools and the 350+ volunteers that participated in the Village’s annual Give Where You Live - Deerfield on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our beneficiaries included the following: • West Deerfield Food Pantry • Midwest Veteran’s Closet • Nicasa • First Presbyterian Church for PADS • Pacific Garden Mission • The Night Ministry • other homeless outreach agencies For more information or to participate in the next event, please contact Police Communications Director Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@ deerfield.il.us. e 7 Deerfield Area Historical Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration: May 20 The Deerfield Area Historical Society will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, beginning with a Jubilee Celebration on Sunday, May 20. This event will feature tours of the Historic Village, antique appraisals, historic games and activities and food service. All funds raised will go toward repairs and improvements to the historic structures, which include the oldest building in Lake County, the Caspar Ott log house built in 1837. As a non-profit organization, all of the Society’s services, including the maintenance of the Historic Village, are made possible by membership dues and donations. Save the date for May 20! Come learn about local history while helping to preserve it for generations to come. Historic Photo Display In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Deerfield Area Historical Society and Illinois’ Bicentennial, staff and members of the DAHS collaborated to install a series of historical photos of the Deerfield area in the Deerfield Metra Station. The photos, which will be on display for one year, were taken around 1930 and feature local churches, schools, shopping areas and homes. For more information, visit the Deerfield Area Historical Society’s Facebook or deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org. e Participate in the Farmers Market Kids Activities Committee Do you love to be creative? Do you love working with kids? Join the Kids Activities committee for the Deerfield Farmers Market! The Farmers Market Committee is looking for people who can help plan and staff kids activities on Saturday mornings in the summer. To join or get more information, please contact Nancy Anderson, Market Manager, at farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us. e Earth Day 2018 With Earth Day right around the corner on April 22, it’s time to start thinking about ways in which Deerfield residents can continue to promote, and be leaders of, sustainable and environmentally friendly growth in our community. The Earth Day Network is currently focusing on ways to end plastic pollution. Earth Day Network’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, with more than 50,000 partners in nearly 195 countries to build environmental democracy. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. Get more information at earthday.org. e Landscape Waste Pickup Landscape and yard waste pickup starts the first week of April. The price of landscape waste stickers this year is $2.82. Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Tuesdays; those south of Deerfield Road will be collected on Wednesdays. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon paper bag and placed at the curb with a sticker affixed for collection. A sticker is also required for each bundle of sticks or other yard waste not exceeding 4 feet in length, 30 inches in circumference and 50 pounds in weight. Collection runs April 1 through December 15. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 847.945.5000. e Political Signs During the political campaign season, the Village wants to remind residents about regulations for placing political campaign signs on your property. Permits are not required for temporary signs, and residents can place any number of political signs on their property as long as the aggregate gross surface area does not exceed 20 square feet. Signs must be: • on private property; • at least 5 feet from the house side of the sidewalk; • at least 10 feet from the house side of a carriage walk; and • at least 15 feet from the street edge or back of curb if no sidewalk. Signs must not be: • placed in the public right-of-way; • attached to trees, traffic or light poles, utility poles or fire hydrants; or • higher than 10 feet above curb level. For more information, contact the Community Development Department at 847.719.7484. communityINFO e 8 villageNOTES 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 Flood Prevention & Storm Season Tips With a recent change in weather from snow to rain, residents can expect an increase of stormwater. Protect your home and street from flooding with the following tips: • Clear sewer inlets on your street. Remove any debris from the inlets on your street to prevent flooding. • Remove any leftover snow from around your home. Snow near your foundation, windows and doors can leak into your home once it starts to melt. Remember to clear any decks, driveways or patios that slope towards your home. • Clear your roof and gutters. Consider hiring a professional to remove debris from your roof. • Test your sump pump. If water gets into your basement, you want to be sure it is taken care of quickly. • Clear debris from drainage areas. Storm drains and catch basins can often get clogged with foliage and even leftover snow. • Rearrange your storage. In case water does get into your basement, be sure to keep any valuables, chemicals or anything else you’d like to keep dry off the floor. • Check your appliances. Clear out space around your water heater, furnace and other appliances. • If you experience a power outage, contact ComEd at 800.334.7661. Visit our flood information page at www.deerfield.il.us/189/Flood-Information for further information and tips. Please call our Engineering Division at 847.317.2490 for any flood- related concerns or questions. Earth Hour 2018 Join the Village and celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 24, by turning off all non- essential lights from 8:30 – 9:30 pm. Fun ways to celebrate include hosting a candle light dinner, stargazing, or camping. Visit Earthhour.org for additional information including an interactive map.