Vol. 1, No. 1 - Jul 1980' `KISSING
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July, 1980 Vol. 1 No. 1
INTRODUCING...
This is the first issue of the newly created newsletter which will be sent to you quarterly - at least for the next
year. For the past twenty years, we have prepared a Weekly Bulletin which was sent to about 250 residents of
Deerfield, most of whom have served on various Boards, Councils and Commissions at some time during that
period.
One of the main difficulties we have is in getting information to our residents because, oth& than the local
newspapers, there is no way in which we can communicate directly with YOU, our employer. Many other com-
munities have been sending some form of municipal letter to their residents for a number of years. We have not
done so because of the expense. We are cautious about spending taxpayers' money. Now, however, the Mayor
and Board of Trustees have authorized this on an experimental basis for one year. We invite your comments, for `
J hat is what will decide whether this will be continued or discontinued after one year.
By means of D-TALES, we hope to keep you informed regarding what has happened over the preceding three
months; what we expect to happen during the succeeding three months; and the near misses! Everything except the actual printing will be done by the Village staff. We tell you this so you will understand that we are not profes-
sional publishers.
In coming issues, we will try to inform you of any and all events which affect you in any way. We also plan to
highlight different Boards, Councils and Commissions, explaining their functions and responsibilities.
We would welcome any suggestions you may care to make.
WATER RATE INCREASES
Increases in water rates have been described as being
anywhere from 20% to 40%. The actual percentage of
increase is not as important as the dollar amount. You
have been paying 704 per 100 cubic feet for the past
three years. The new rate is 981 per 100 cubic feet. We
hope that this will be sufficient for the next three years;
and it will be, barring any large capital expenditures on
the part of Highland Park. Should that happen, they
ave the right under the contract negotiated in 1959 to
rass the increased costs along to us. One bright spot
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s the fact that dhe sewer rates won't be increased at
his time. Sewer rates are based on your water usage
during the quarterly billing period which includes the
month of January, since we assume your usage is
lowest during that month.
POLICE BUILDING DEDICATION
On November 15, 1976, the Mayor and Board authorized
us to begin interviewing for architects with the inten-
tion of expanding the Police facilities. Now, at last,
after many delays, we are ready to show you the
results! Plans are underway for the formal dedication
of the building to be held on the Fourth of July. You
may know that the building has been dedicated to our
former Village Manager Norris W. Stilphen. At his
farewell party last October, he was presented with a
bronze plaque (which we then took back) which will be
affixed to the wall in the new lobby. Mr. and Mrs.
Stilphen will be here for the dedication - and we hope
you will all join us at 10:30 A.M. at the new addition.
We'll have open house all day, in case you can't make
it in the morning.
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
The 1980-81 annual budget for the Village of Deerfield provides $6.5 million for the balanced provision of public
services to the community during the current fiscal year. The budget process affords the Village Board the oppo�
tunity to review and evaluate our operations, both existing and proposed, in a manner intended to achieve the
best return on the dollars expended. The following charts illustrate the various revenue sources of the Village
and how this money is allocated by function:
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PROPERTY TAX DOLLAR
We are happy to report that the projected 1980 tax levy for the Village is 1.3% lower than the amount levied in
1979. As the property tax chart shows, the Village of Deerfield (including the public library) receives only 13.4% of
the total property tax dollar.
PARKWAY TREE PROGRAM
You might be interested in knowing that since 1970, we
have planted 1,101 trees under the 50/50 program. We
are now taking orders for the 1980 Fall planting. Just
call the Village Hall and we will be happy to send you
all of the information about the program.
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DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE
Ridership continues to.increase on our new Dial -a -Ride
bus service. The bus operates from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30
P.M., Tuesday thru Fridays and from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M. on Saturdays ... except holidays. The number to
call is 945-3222 (which spells "WILD CAB") and allow
thirty minutes for the pick-up. They will pick you up at
your door and take you anywhere within the Village or
to Northbrook Court. Brochures are available at the
Village Hall if you want more information.
'Incidentally, the telephone number only spells "Wild
Cab"...it has no relation to the manner in which the
bus operates!
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PLAN COMMISSION
Over 90 residents serve on the 15 Boards and Commis-
sions, assisting the Mayor and Board of Trustees in
establishing policies which govern our community. As
a regular feature of this newsletter, we will highlight
one of these commissions in each of the issues of
D-TALES. The first is the Plan Commission.
The Plan Commission meets on the second and fourth
Thursdays, at 8:00 P.M. in the Village Board Room, to
review questions of land use and how they relate to the
Comprehensive Plan. After studying the proposed
development, the Plan Commission makes a recom-
mendation to the Board of Trustees, who then make
the final decision on the petition.
Currently serving on the Plan Commission are:
Arthur Rollin, Chairman
John Baer Harriet Rosenthal
Marvin Ehlers Edna Schade
Frank Harrison Susan Zwiener
We would like to acknowledge the dedicated service of
these residents who donate their time and effort to im
proving the quality of life in Deerfield.
Ae S.T.E.P.
The Deerfield Police Department has established a
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.). The
Program is designed to create a public awareness of
our accident problems and to develop an atmosphere
of concern regarding safe driving habits. S.T.E.P. con-
sists of a concentrated enforcement effort to reduce
the increasing number of traffic accidents on our
public streets. This enforcement action will be concen-
trated on those streets and locations where accidents
most frequently occur and is directed toward those
violations which are the major cause of accidents.
With your cooperation, we can reduce accidents and
insure safe, rapid and efficient movement of motor
vehicles on our Village streets. PLEASE drive carefully
and obey the traffic laws. This program is designed to
help you avoid accidents.
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VILLAGE MEETINGS
The Mayor and Board of Trustees meet on the first and
third Mondays of each month - at 8:00 P.M. in the Board
Room of the Village Hall. All meetings are open.
Other meeting dates are:
Plan Commission............
First & Third Thursdays
Board of Zoning Appeals....................On
call
Police Commission ...................
First Monday
Police Pension Board ....................Quarterly
Board of Building Appeals..................On
call
Manpower Commission ....................
On call
Youth Council .......................
First Tuesday
Human Relations ....................Third
Tuesday
Safety Council .....................
Second Monday
Environmental Commission ..........
Fourth Monday
Electrical Commission .....................
On call
Sister City Committee ......................On
call
VCDC...........................
First Wednesday
ANSWERS TO MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
BUILDING PERMITS: A permit is required for all struc-
tural alterations. Please check with the Building
Department before signing a contract for any new con-
struction, home improvement, swimming pool or fence
installation.
PARKING: Our ordinance prohibits on -street parking
anywhere in the Village between the hours of 2:00 and
6:00 A.M. However, you are entitled to a total of,twelve
permits per year per household. Call the Police Depart-
ment to make arrangements.
1W CURFEW: Young people le under the age of 18 years
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must be off the streets by 11 P.M. Sunday through
Thursday, and by midnight on Friday and Saturday.
There are some exceptions ... check with the Police.
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GARBAGE AND TRASH: Garbage containers are picked
up at your back door (or wherever you normally keep
them). NOTHING is to be placed at the curb until after
sundown of the night before your regular pick-up day.
PET CONTROL: Your dog must be licensed by the first
of each year. The rabies certificate must accompany
your application for license. Cats must have rabies in-
oculation but are not licensed. To report lost or found
pets, call 945-2131.
WEEDS AND GRASS: Any weeds or grass more than 8"
high constitute a violation of the ordinance. Failure to
comply with this regulation will not only cause you.
problems with the Village but will also make you very
unpopular with your neighbors.
DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS - JULY 3RD & 4TH
Thursday, July 3rd - Deerfield High School Football Field
5:00-6:30 P.M. - Picnic Dinner
6:30-8:30 P.M. - Drum & Bugle Competition
8:30-9:00 P.M. - Folk Music Show
After Dark - FIREWORKS
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Friday, July 4th - Jewett Park Building & Grounds
7:00-10:15 A.M. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast -
8:00 A.M. Posting of Colors/Marathon (Starting Point: Walden Schoolffolk Music, Guitar & Vocal
9:00 A.M. Ticket Sales for all Activities - Jewett Park
9:20 A.M. Bicycle Parade - Village Market Parking Lot
9:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. - Flower Show and Arts & Crafts Show (Community Center)
9:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. - Childrens' Rides
10:15-11:30 A.M. - Appalachian Swing, Blue Grass -Swing
NOON -PARADE
1:15-2:30 P.M. - Deerfield Community Concert Band`
1:15-3:30 P.M. Bingo (Community Center)
1:50-3:30 P.M. Childrens' Field Events/Motocross Demonstration
2:30 P.M. Deerfield Stompers
3:45-5:00 P.M. Deerfield Community Stage Band
5:00-6:15 P.M. Joint Venture Rock Band
COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!!
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Fire Department .....................945-2121
Police Department ...................945-2131
Village Hall.........................945-5000
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Norma Gavin Edwin Seidman
Jerold Heisler Vernon Swanson
Cynthia Marty J. Robert York
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