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Vol. 41, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2019Message from the Mayor: Harriet Rosenthal 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. The Village Board members are taxpayers too, and we strive to keep the property tax increases to a minimum. This year we asked staff to cut the proposed budget to hold our property tax levy flat and not ask for more from our property tax payers. The Village, as a home rule unit of government, can find other, more strategic ways of generating revenue. As such, the Village this year has raised the hotel tax and previously instituted a food and beverage tax. A significant portion of revenue generated by these taxes comes from visitors and employees that work in our office parks, patronize our restaurants and attend conventions or visit the headquarters of one of our Fortune 500 businesses. Sales tax continues to be the single largest revenue source for the Village. 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. We have seen millions of dollars of private investment in the community this year, as you can see in our economic development update. These investments minimize our reliance on property taxes and ensure the vibrancy of our commercial tax base, ultimately easing the tax burden on our residents. All of these dollars ensure that we can make the necessary D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 41, No. 1January/February 2019 Village of Deerfield 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 847.945.5000 Visit us online at www.deerfield.il.us January Board of Zoning Appeals January 15, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission January 17, 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees January 21, 7:30 p.m. Plan Commission January 24, 7:30 p.m. Appearance Review Commission January 28, 7:30 p.m. February Board of Trustees February 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m. Plan Commission February 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m. Appearance Review Commission February 25, 7:30 p.m. HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2019 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 and that our residents expect. The City of Highland Park is raising the wholesale price it charges Deerfield to purchase water by 15 percent next year. Highland Park residents will also see a 15 percent increase. Due to Highland Park’s increase, our the Village’s water rate will increase by 9 percent in 2019, from $4.40 per 100 cubic feet to $5.00 per 100 cubic feet. This year had many highlights for the Village. We are pleased to have more affordable housing coming to the Village at Zion Woods and in the new residential development by Reva on the southwestern edge of Deerbrook Mall. We continue to appreciate the pro bono services of both the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Mr. Christopher Wilson, managing partner of the Chicago office of Perkins Coie, to assist in the representation of the Village in the two lawsuits filed in the Lake County Circuit Court challenging the Village’s Assault Weapons Ordinance. Their services cover the majority of the cost of this litigation. The Village is also pleased to announce that our 9-1-1 Dispatch Center will start providing service to Lincolnshire. Meeting Schedule Meeting times/dates subject to change. For a complete list of meetings visit, www.deerfield.il.us check it out! Page 2: • Economic Development Page 5: • Tree Trimming Page 6: • Prevent Mailbox Damage Continued on Page 2 2 villageNEWS This agreement prevents a state-mandated consolidation of our Dispatch Center while providing a benefit to both communities. Thank you for making Deerfield your home. Thank you to our professional staff for preparing the 2019 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 diverse 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 and diversify the property tax base. We’ve experienced a lot of economic development activity over the last year, including several store openings. Here are some of the largest redevelopments that occurred in 2018. Lake Cook Road Corridor Deerbrook Mall – The evolution of Deerbrook Mall continues and the momentum from the grand re-opening of a newly remodeled and expanded 61,700 sq. ft. Jewel in 2017, carried right into 2018. Two national furniture retailers opened earlier this year - Art Van Furniture and The Dump Luxe Furniture. Both furniture retailers bring a regional draw and are expected to attract people from as far away as Wisconsin. Art Van Furniture is a 41,966 sq. ft. store that sells furniture, mattresses, bedding and flooring. The Dump Luxe Furniture is a 135,855 sq. ft. store that sells furniture, mattresses, bedding and rugs and is open to the public Friday through Sunday as well as major holidays. They specialize in offering high-end product at closeout outlet prices, which it sources from all over the world. The middle section of the mall has been demolished with the intent of eventually providing vehicular and pedestrian access to a 248-unit rental community that has been proposed for the rear of the mall. This transit-oriented residential development would enhance pedestrian connectivity to the Lake Cook Road Metra station and support the surrounding retail and office uses in the area. The residential development proposal is currently under consideration by the Village Board. Steinmart took over the former Office Max space since Office Max moved to a new, smaller location further south in the mall. City BBQ is occupying a new 4,000 sq. ft. outlot building at the far north end of the mall. Oracle Innovation Lab – Earlier this year Oracle received temporary approval of an outdoor innovation lab, the first of its kind. After a successful pilot program, Oracle has since received approval for a permanent innovation lab at 1405 Lake Cook Road that will be used to demonstrate new construction and building software equipment. Oracle indicated that the concept of the innovation lab came about from the need to display a variety of innovative construction management related products that Oracle and other partners are actively developing for the rapidly evolving construction sector. The innovations lab will consist of a model construction site housed inside of an 18,715 sq. ft. building. Oracle is a multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in California. Deerfield Park Plaza – The Goddard School and childcare center received approval to occupy the former Ristorante Abruzzo and Jimmy Thai space. The 10,325 sq. ft. school would be located at 475 Lake Cook Road and include an additional 5,000 sq. ft. of fenced outdoor playground space in an adjacent area that is currently used for parking. The school would have capacity for 140 students. Jimmy Thai/Ramen Time has relocated to the former Boston Blackie’s location in the mall. Bubble Joy Café and Taco Vida are recent additions to the mall. Mall ownership, Deerbrook Mall, the Village and the Cook County Highway Department all worked together to improve access at the Lake Cook Road and Corporate 500 intersection by permitting construction of a new dual left turn lane for westbound Lake Cook Road traffic. Corporate 500 – After announcing the relocation of their Global Corporate Headquarters in 2017, Caterpillar, Inc. completed an $8.1 million build out of their office space at 510 Lake Cook Road. The company has about 300 executives working out of the new headquarters and has been a strong community partner since making Deerfield their new home. Caterpillar has been in business for over 90 years and had 2017 sales and revenues exceeding $40 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 late 2017, 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 demolition work has been completed and construction work on the foundation and first floor has begun. Construction is expected to take 14 to 16 months to be completed. 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. Village Center District The Shops at Deerfield Square – This retail center was originally redeveloped 3 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. In late 2016, 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. Café Zupas recently opened for business on the east end of the building. Bartaco’s first Illinois location will occupy the west end of the building and is expected to open in late spring. A third yet to-be-determined tenant will occupy the middle unit of the building. 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 childcare 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. In 2018, the building at 7 Parkway North became the new home to the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). ABPN is the owner of the building and they occupy the two-story 36,000 square foot office space. Residential PUD Zion Woods – Zion Lutheran Church, Brinshore Development and Housing Opportunity Development Corporation received approval for a 25 unit workforce housing development on 8.8 acres at 10 Deerfield Road. The unit mix will consist of 13 one bedroom units, 7 – two bedroom units and 5 three bedroom units. Unit sizes will range from 620 sq. ft. to 1,120 sq. ft. The project will be designed to achieve the Enterprise Green Communities Certification, which includes using sustainable features such as Energy Star appliances, low flow water fixtures, high efficiency lighting, native landscaping, environmentally preferable flooring and will be a smoke-free building. While all occupants must meet workforce housing requirements, half of the units will be available for people with a disability who can live independently. Elm Street Townhomes – The properties at 658, 662 and 702 Elm Street consist of a combined 38,853 sq. ft. or 0.89 acres. The developer received approval to raze the structures on the three properties and redevelop the property with seven townhomes. Construction on this project is underway and is expected to take 12-16 months to complete. This project will provide additional housing stock to the Village near the downtown train station. Fortune 500 Companies Lake County is home to 12 Fortune 500 companies, four of which are in Deerfield: • Walgreens Boots Alliance Line of Business: Drug stores and proprietary stores • Caterpillar Line of Business: Construction machinery • Mondelez International Line of Business: Snack foods • Essendant Line of Business: Stationary and office supplies e DBR Chamber presents Business of the Year The DBR Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the 17th annual Business of the Year Award to Italian Kitchen Restaurant at the Chamber’s 93rd Annual Holiday Luncheon held on December 6. As a family-owned business for more than 50 years in Deerfield, Italian Kitchen is an icon in the community. Their family values, customer service and community spirit are representative of the Villages they serve. For more information on Chamber businesses, visit www.dbrchamber.com or call 847.945.4660. e villageNEWS New Businesses for 2018 1. Albany Molecular 3 Parkway North 2. Alera 3 Parkway North 3. American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology 7 Parkway North 4. Bubble Joy Café 461 Lake Cook Road 5. Café Zupas 711 Deerfield Road, Unit A 6. City Barbeque 365 Lake Cook Road 7. COTG 500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 270 8. Dr. Poncza Dental Office 707 Lake Cook Road 9. The Dump Luxe Furniture 250 Waukegan Road 10. Freeze Fit Cryo Therapy 740 Waukegan Road, Suite 108 11. Haivision 750 Estate Drive, Suite 104 12. Mezzion Pharma 520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100 13. myHealth Dentistry 720 Waukegan Road, Unit D 14. Northwest Mutual Insurance Company 500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100 15. Office Depot 134 Waukegan Road 16. RTI Surgical 520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 315 17. Steinmart 94 Waukegan Road 18. Taco Vida 469 Lake Cook Road 19. Tempur Pedic 720 Waukegan Road 20. Veritas Health 520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350 4 publicWORKS Snow Plowing Operations The Village’s Public Works Department is prepared for snow and is able to effectively clear Deerfield’s 70 center-line miles of roadway quickly to make safe travel possible for all who use our streets. To assist your neighbors and Village staff this winter, please remember the following: • Keeping vehicles off the street assists plows and salt trucks in clearing the streets more effectively. • Vehicles cannot be parked on the street for 24 hours after 3 inches of snow have fallen, per Village ordinance. • By Village ordinance, you may not deposit snow from your property onto the street or sidewalk. This can hinder safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians and make it harder for Village plow crews to keep streets clear. • Adopt a fire hydrant! Remember, when you shovel your sidewalk and driveway, do not forget to clear snow from fire hydrants in front of your property to ensure that they are accessible if needed. • Remember to shovel an extra area on your driveway apron or parkway for your refuse and recycling bins to be picked up by Waste Management. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e 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 maintained each year. This winter, the northwest 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. For questions or concerns, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e policeDEPARTMENT New Child passenger Laws Taking Effect 2019 Child passenger laws are changing beginning January 1, 2019. The new laws will require children under 2 years old to ride rear-facing in car seats. There are many benefits to rear-facing, including: • cradling and slowing down the body; • spreading crash forces over the seat’s hard plastic shell instead of the head, neck and spine; and • pulling away from the vehicle seat in the event of a crash, allowing the legs to tuck into the body. Car seat technologies have advanced and allow for extended rear-facing and harness use, and seats are being designed with higher weight and height limits. With every graduation to the next car seat or step, a child loses a level of protection. Illinois law also stated a child must be in an appropriate car seat or booster seat until their 8th birthday; however, most children age 8 are still too small to sit in a vehicle seat without some form of car seat or booster seat. Recommended height for children to move to a vehicle seat is 4ft 9in. You can find more information on the law at the following links: • www.buckleupillinois.org/default.asp • www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/drivers/childsafety.html e Give Where You Live - Martin Luther King Jr. Day The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” on Monday, January 21 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Starting now, through January 15, the Village is collecting non-perishable food and toiletries, socks, travel-size hygiene products, 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 21 from noon to 2 p.m. for service projects appropriate for all ages including collecting and sorting items, assembling care packages, writing letters and cards of encouragement and other activities. 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 mglowacz@deerfield.il.us. or 847.794.7501 e 5 boardREPORT communityCALENDAR Deerfield Park District Summer Camp and Preschool Lottery Get your registration in by 5 p.m. on January 11 to be entered in the 2019 Summer Camp and/or the 2019-2020 Preschool Lottery. Summer Camps and Jobs Check out the wide variety of camps to fill your child’s whole summer, specific weeks and even after summer school. Apply online for summer jobs including camp staff, lifeguards, concessions, swim instructors, golf course staff, park maintenance and more. Ice Skating and Hockey Ice Rink locations maintained by the Deerfield Park District are available at Briarwood Park, Jaycee Park, Jewett Park (Hockey Rink) and Patti Stryker Park. Warming Houses are available at Jaycee and Jewett Parks. Lights at the rinks operate from 4-10 p.m. daily. Please bring your own skates and equipment. FitStart Five-week sessions at the Sachs Recreation Center begin January 7 and run through February 8. Membership, personal training, nutrition workshops and more are included. Contact jennie@ sachsreccenter.org for more information. School Days Out Jan. 21 - Travel to Funway Amusement Center for bowling, arcade games and laser tag, or take an improv class or learn how to audition with Sarah Hall Theatre. Feb. 15, 18 & 19 - Join us for fun adventures on your child’s days off school! Kids Flea Market Kids grades K-8 can price and sell their old games, books, toys, stuffed animals, cards and more on February 23 from 1-3 p.m. at Jewett Park Community Center. 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. Register in advance by phone at 847.945.3311, online at deerfieldlibrary. org or in person at 920 Waukegan Road. Winter Wonderland Dance Jam Jan. 11, 11 a.m., Drop-in, Ages 6+ w/ adult Shake out your sillies at this action-packed dance program. Animal Farm Jan. 19, 11 a.m., All Ages This musician-educator duo performs songs and sketches about community, self-expression and growing up. Art Shay Photography Unveiling and Reception Jan. 21, 5 p.m., Drop-in View two new acquisitions for the Library’s permanent collect by renowned photographer Art Shay. Wright Brothers, Wrong Story Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Author William Hazelgrove will deconstruct the myth of the Wright Brothers. They were not two halves of the same apple. How to Insta-Pot Feb. 2, 2 p.m. Chef Carrie Schloss will walk you through the time-saving appliance that combines a crock pot and pressure cooker. Lunch and Learn: Simon & Garfunkel – Sounds of Silence Feb. 7, noon Gary Wenstrup will discuss Simon & Garfunkel through audio and visual presentations. Bring lunch, coffee and dessert provided. SAT Practice Test Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Unicorn Storytime Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m., Grades K-1 Read unicorn books and create a take- home craft. Sensory Storytime Feb. 23, 1 p.m., Drop-in Families and children of all abilities enjoy an interactive storytime filled with songs and sensory play. 100 Things to Do in Chicago Before You Die Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Author Molly Page will share hidden gems, and inspire your next staycation. 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., January 15 and February 19, at the Township Offices (601 Deerfield Road). For more information, visit www.westdeerfieldtownship.org. e 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 for a final planned unit development plan for the 658, 662 and 702 Elm Street Townhome Development and resolution approving 658, 662 and 702 Elm Street Development Agreement Approved ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019 Approved ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield wage and salary plan Approved ordinance amending Article 5A of Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code (Hotel Room Tax) Approved ordinance amending and revising the annual budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018 Approved ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2019 Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2018 tax levy requirements for the series 2010, 2011, 2017 and 2018 G.O. bonds Approved resolution adopting a consolidated fee schedule for fiscal year 2019 Authorized award of contracts for Greenwood Ave. reconstruction, 2019 Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Study, GIS services, landscaping, turf maintenance, tree removal, tree trimming, elevator inspection services and sewer lining Authorized an agreement to provide emergency dispatch services between Village of Deerfield and Village of Lincolnshire Authorized intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois State Police Crime Lab Approved ordinance for a special use permit for the establishment of a construction and engineering innovation lab, an amendment to an industrial planned unit development plan and certain exceptions within the planned unit development Authorized purchase of new meter reading software, two front end loaders, water meters and bulk rock salt Authorized execution of a reimbursement agreement with Deerfield senior residences Approved resolution supporting a pilot program enhancing commuter rail service on the Milwaukee District North Line Awards and Proclamations Presented “Life Saving Award” to Stacy Louise Roth Awarded and recognized public mural artists Annika Sornson and Bradley Epstein 6 Keep Deerfield Clean - Don’t Leave Refuse at the Curb Be considerate to neighbors by not leaving large refuse items or garbage and recycling carts at the curb at unsanctioned times. According to the Village’s Municipal Code, on noncollection days, all containers for garbage and recycling shall be stored in the garage or out of plain sight from the street in an effort to make the containers inconspicuous from the public way. Unless you are signed up for backdoor garbage and recycling collection, all containers for refuse, yard waste and recycling shall be securely closed and placed for collection at the curbside not earlier than sundown of the day preceding your scheduled collection day. This also applies to miscellaneous waste, which can also be scheduled for pickup by contacting Waste Management at 800.796.9696. For questions and concerns, contact Community Development at 847.719.7484. e Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program The Village asks all residents to be considerate of pedestrians and school children by keeping sidewalks clear of snow, ice and garbage and recycling carts. After 2 inches of snow fall, the Public Works Department clears 24.12 miles of sidewalks throughout the Village. The route focuses on strategic locations that include the sidewalks along major thoroughfares like Deerfield, Waukegan and Lake Cook Roads and sidewalks around schools and Metra parking lots. The sidewalk snow clearing program prioritizes keeping students and pedestrians safe and clearing snow from sections of sidewalk that are critical to public safety. e Upcoming Events @ PTC The Patty Turner Center (PTC) is a Deerfield Park District Program for Adult Enrichment in partnership with the Village of Deerfield. The PTC offers a wide variety of classes, events and excursions. Members can select from a wide range of programming offered throughout the week, evenings and weekends! For a full listing of programs or to become a member, contact the Patty Turner Center at 847.940.4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter. org. Jan. 14 – “A Walk Down Memory Lane” Jan. 15 – Men’s Club Presentation Jan. 16 – “Remember Then” Discussion Group Jan. 17 – Movies for Members: All the Money in The World Jan. 18 – “At the Conductor’s Podium” Jan. 22 – Men’s Club Presentation Jan. 23 – ACES Family Caregiver Support Group Jan. 24 – Movies for Members: Only the Brave Jan. 29 – Men’s Club Presentation Jan. 31 – Movies for Members: Adrift; PTC Themed Dinner Event: “Oh! What a Night!” Prom Night Feb. 1 – “Looking at Modern Art” Feb. 4 – Dementia Support Group Feb. 5 – Men’s Club Presentation Feb. 6 – “Remember Then” Discussion Group Feb. 8 – “5-Alarm Deerfield Firemen’s Chili Bowl” Feb. 10 – Deerfield Community Band Concert Feb. 11 – Low Vision Group; Great Decisions Discussion Group Feb. 12 – Men’s Club Presentation; Digital Drop-In with The Deerfield Public Library; Women’s Club Luncheon: “Songs of Love and Romance” Feb. 13 – ACES Caregiver Support Group Feb. 14 – Guided Meditation; History of Chocolate Presentation Feb. 15 – Friday with Friends: Celebrating Presidents’ Day with Franklin D. Roosevelt Feb. 19 – Men’s Club Presentation Feb. 20 – PTC Excursion: The Drury Lane Presents: “MAMA MIA!” Feb. 22 – “At the Conductor’s Podium” Feb. 26 – Men’s Club Presentation Feb. 27– Chinese New Year Luncheon and Program; ACES Caregiver Support Group 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 result because the post supporting the mailbox has deteriorated or the mailbox was installed too close to the roadway. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e Village Center Survey Deerfield’s Village Center Commission is asking residents to give their feedback by completing the 2019 Village Center Resident Survey! The survey is available online at www.deerfield.il.us/ downtownsurvey now through March 31, 2019. The Village Center Commission continues to advance a positive vision for downtown Deerfield and supports the area’s vitality and desirability. In order for the Deerfield Village Center Commission (VCC) to evaluate and evolve initiatives and programs, we are taking the pulse of the community. Once we have compiled the responses, we will be better equipped to design our programs in line with your needs. The survey can be taken online, mailed or dropped off at Village Hall. The survey will also be inserted in the January through March Village water bills. 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 2018. Appearance Review Commission Lisa Dunn, Ch. Elizabeth Low, Vice Ch. Beth Chaitman ~ Sherry Flores Tony Fulmer* ~ Jason Golub Daniel Moons ~ Amy Schneider Board of Building Appeals David Feinberg ~ Richard Osman Berton Ring Board of Police Commissioners Paul Blakey, Ch. Dave Bennett ~ 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 Electrical Commission Richard Osman ~ Michael Rouse Family Days Commission Michele Edelmuth* ~ Judy Geuder John Coughenour ~ Philip Bettiker Angie Butera ~ Michael Butera Barry Gray Farmers Market Committee Nancy Anderson, Ch. Amy Heller ~ Sharon Jackson Pat & Tom Jester ~ Kim Kilchenmann Elizabeth Mertes ~ Sue Pollack Jane Riffel ~ Sandi Weiskirch* Dave Wexler Fine Arts Commission Jeffrey Marks, Ch. Dorothy Fiedler ~ James Golding** Anne Kleinerman ~ Ed Seidman** Kip Strasma ~ Kathleen Warren Barbara Weisskopf Volunteer Engagement Commission Susie Wexler, Ch. Lori Berk ~ Jonathan Kohl Susie Kessler ~ Sam Solovy* (* No Longer Serving) (** Deceased) Plan Commission Larry Berg, Ch. Alan Bromberg ~ Sean Forrest* Jennifer Goldstone ~ Elaine Jacoby Blake Schulman ~ 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. Maria Albulescu ~ Daniel Dorfman Richard Heller ~ Laurie Leibowitz William Mertes ~ Michael Shalen Gloria Threats* ~ Brian Wolkenberg Chenlin Zhao* Village Center Commission Jannes Zobus, Ch. Garo Emerzian* ~ Jennifer Holtz 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 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: tomljester@outlook.com Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423 Email: marymoppenheim@gmail.com William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442 Email: wss5@comcast.net Daniel 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 Living with Wildlife - Coyotes The Village of Deerfield is aware and mindful of residents’ concerns about local coyote populations. View our FAQ below and visit deerfield.il.us/coyotes for more information about the Illinois Wildlife Code and coexisting and deterring coyotes. Frequently Asked Questions How are coyotes regulated? Coyotes in Illinois are protected under the Illinois Wildlife Code. In urban or suburban areas, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources recommends hiring a Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, who is licensed by the State of Illinois to remove the coyote from the area. By Illinois law, the animal can only be removed if it is causing property damage or is a risk to human health or safety. According to the Cook County Urban Coyote Research Project, no coyote attacks on humans have been reported in northeastern Illinois. How can I protect my pets from coyotes? Always supervise your pets closely in areas where coyotes are present, even your backyard. Do not let dogs or cats out without a leash or close supervision. Coyotes are not afraid of your dog, but they are afraid of you. If a coyote approaches your dog, scare away the coyote with loud noises. Do not keep pet food outdoors or feed small animals like birds, chipmunks or squirrels, which can attract coyotes to your property. Who can I contact about coyotes? Calls about coyote concerns can be directed to the office of the Deerfield Chief of Police at 847.719.7544. More information about living with coyotes and who to contact at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources can be found at deerfield.il.us/coyotes.