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Vol. 3, No. 1 - Jun 1982•� 6 ' . 9(ag O�T( if L it June,1982 Vol. 3 No. 1 \I HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR THE SCAVENGER SERVICE If you._r_e-.on_the-Monday-Thursday pick-up schedule, you're well aware that we had an oversized problem on Memorial Day. While it's no excuse, we would like to explain that in changing the schedule from a two-day week to the present six -day week, we neglected to tell you about the holidays. We'd like to apologize... and to .correct ' the situation before- the- next holiday! The six holidays are,: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day: If your regular pick-up falls on one of these six holidays, you will not be picked up until your next pick-up day. In other words, you'll miss a pick-up on the holi- day. *********** 0'S AND D,ON'T'S that warm weather's here to stay for while - bringing with it some special problems - we've decided to concentrate all of our good advice in one big package. Surely somewhere on this page is the very piece of information you've been searching for! DO... be aware of the increase in burglaries during the summer months and DO keep your garage doors closed and locked, whether you're at home or not. DO ... lock the front of your house if you're out back working.in the yard! Those, sly gypsies will clean you out if you give them half a chance. DO ... call the Police Department's non -emergency number-.945-8636 --and put your home on watch while you're away. on vacation. DO...trim your bushes and/or trees which overhang the public right-of-way:' They cause sight obstructions and give pedestrians fits! DO ... call the Building Department if you're planning a -garage sale. You need a permit and you'll need to know about the sign ordinance. DON'T... put .your garden waste at the curb before sundown of the night before your pick-up._ DON'T ... let your dog run loose. Also, teach him when it's acceptable to bark! Your neigh- bors keep complaining about that constant barking. DON'T... park in that handicapped area unless you really are handicapped and have the neces- sary card attached to your visor: DON'T ... forget that when you shop in Deerfield, one penny out -of every dollar goes into the llage's General Fund and that helps.to keep your tax rate down. ...volunteer to give a pint of blood on September 5th, if you possibly can. The need is always greater over holiday week -ends. DO... remember that there's a depository on the south wall of the Village Hall.. Drop your water bill and check in there if the Hall is closed when you come to pay your bill. DON'T...come to the Village Hall on July 5th...... we'll be,closed that day! BOTHERED BY SOLICITORS??? DEERFIELD FIREFIGHTERS.... Solicitors and peddlers grow just as the flowers do in the warm weather.!, We have a solution for you if you'd rather not have them ringing your bell. We do license solicitors so that we'll have fingerprint records and to make sure known criminals are not going door-to-door in the Village. We do not endorse any solicitor, product or sales method...but we have no con- trol over the solicitor unless.an ordinance is violated. We're reproducing the "No Solicitors or Ped- dlers" sign here. If you do not have one in your door now, and would like to have your home posted .... clip this out and put it inside the glass where it can be seen but not removed by anyone but you. When you have the sign posted, no solicitor or peddler can knock at your door or ring your bell ... and if they do, call the Police Depart- ment. They have made a number of arrests for violations of this kind. NO SOLICITORS OR PEDDLERS INVITED CABLE UPDATE Aerial construction began in late April in the northeast quadrant. The schedule calls for the northwest, then southwest and southeast quad- rants, in that order. As.cable service becomes available, sales representatives will call on you (you'll receive literature in the mail be- fore that). These representatives will answer all questions which relate to the service, in- cluding cable -ready tv sets, parental and re- mote control devices... anything you may be concerned about. So get your questions ready! OMNICOM asks that you hold off calling them and wait for a personal visit from them -when they'll have time to explain everything. Just to prove that physical fitness pays off our Firefighters brought home three trophies from the annual convention of the Lake County Firefighters' Association in Barrington last month. Our nine men placed 3rd in the 5 man bucket brigade; 4th in the tug of war; and 5 th in the 5 man hook-up. These are really tests of strength and stamina ... and Deerfield made a strong showing (pun intended). WE'RE GETTING READY Deerfield is threatened daily by a variety of potential disaster situations... severe weather, major fires; railroad accidents and hazardous material spills, to name just a few! The Police Department and other public safety departments have developed a community -wide disaster plan to identify resources that would be needed to respond effectively to a disaster situation. The Disaster Resource Index currently lists over 1000 separate resources that could respond with supplies, equipment and/or services. These include construction equipment, food, generators, clothing, water, snowmobiles, manpower and evacuation sites, to name only a few. ,_-- �_._ _ • We need your help... if you (or your firm) have resources that might be of use, would you call Ken Anderson at 945-8636? We'll include you in our plan. Remember... planning won't prevent a disaster, but it can prevent that disaster from becoming a tragedy! TLC FROM THE BAHA'IS After seeing the beautiful flowers planted at the railTroad station by the Baha'i's, we— asked whether they'd consider another pro- ject...the triangle just north of Hazel Avenue, which has fallen into disrepair, or whatever. Steve Jackson kindly consented and you should notice a definite improve- ment there. We have a few other triangles which could stand some beautifying. Any volunteers? MOSQUITO SEASON... Mosquito season ... ugh! You can help eliminate them by: Clean out gutters and downspouts; don't let grass clippings get into the street inlets; eliminate all standing water in pools,, buckets, cans, tires; prune neglected bushes, and shrubs .... in short, get rid of breeding places. Questions about mosquito abatement? Call the 24 hour hot line...800-942-2555. BUDGET MESSAGE aWlthout doubt, the most important action taken y the Board of Trustees each year is the adoption of the annual budget for the Village of Deerfield. This document represents a financial plan for the ensu- ing year and determines the level of services to be provided our residents. The budget process affords your elected officials an opportunity to review and evaluate all operations annually in a manner intend- ed to achieve the best value to our residents for every tax dollar expended. The combined total budget for 1982-83 is $7,431,170. This will mean a 2.3% increase in real estate taxes, caused primarily by State pension re- quirements and an increase in scavenger costs man- dated by contract. This represents the first increase in the Village's tax levy in three years. In both 1980 and 1981, we actually were able to reduce the amount levied. In fact, the projected 1982 levy will be only 1.2% higher than the Village's levy in 1979. We have been able to hold the line on property taxes through a combination of operational cost - saving measures and steady increases in other sources of revenue. Sales tax receipts in 1982-83 are estimated to be $1,300,000, just slightly lower than the-$1,650,000 we will levy in property taxes. Over he' years, the Village has worked diligently to broaden our tax base while still maintaining the residential character of Deerfield. Our Village can be proud of its efforts to manage its growth through an acceptable mix of residential, commercial and in- dustrial development. Recent discussions on the development of the brickyard property reflect our philosophy that the public and private sectors must continue to work together in planning the future of Deerfield. Deerfield, a Home Rule community, _currently receives approximately 9.7% of the property tax bill. With the exception of the Library tax rate (which, by law, must levy through the Village), all other tax rates of the Village are below the rate limits established by the State of Illinois for non -Home Rule communities. Our long-range revenue projec- tlons suggest, however, that it will be difficult to hold the line on property taxes should our State - shared taxes level off. Sales tax, income tax and motor fuel tax funds will not continue to increase once Deerfield is fully developed. It will then become necessary to examine alternative sources of revenue. Staff recommended this year that the i.Board seriously consider establishing a utility tax. Deerfield is one of the few communities without such a tax. However, after due deliberation, it was decided not to establish a tax that would make utili- ty services that much more expensive. In addition, a utility tax is not deductible from Federal income tax and Is, therefore, a double burden to our tax -payers. Again this year, there will be no increase in the number of full time personnel. To remain com- petitive in the municipal market, there will be a 6% increase in the employee salary plan. The 1982-83 budget will continue the Senior Subsidy Program, but at a reduced level. In light 'of the new Senior Housing Facility, the Village will allocate $15,000 to this program for Seniors who qualify for housing subsidies, as opposed to last year's $30,000. The Village anticipates making major decisions this year with respect to our data processing system. We are committed to implementing the latest in computer technology to assist all depart- ments in better serving the public. We will also con- tinue the Bicycle Safety Program which was in- itiated'last summer to educate residents in safe and proper bicycle conduct. The Street budget will continue the 50/50 sidewalk, curb and tree replacement programs which have been most successful in encouraging private investment in improvements which benefit both the Village and the property owner. Two other major expenditures included in the Street budget are the purchase of a crack filler machine and leaf col- lection equipment. Experiments were tried in both of these services during the 1981-82 budget year. The leaf pick-up program was reduced to a "one pass through" arrangement which worked extremely well and will be continued. The crack -filling program was initiated at a cost of $6,000, using rental equipment. It proved highly successful, and warrants continua- tion through purchase of our own equipment. While a large expenditure, it represents a significant step in addressing the problem of deteriorating streets in Deerfield. Operating revenue and expenditure projections in the Sewer Fund dictate a need to increase the sewer fees from 641r to 741; per 100 cubic feet. Based on average usage, this will increase the cost to each homeowner approximately $15 to $18 per year. The last increase in these rates was in 1976. The 1982-83 budget includes major sewer improvements amoun- ting to approximately $150,000. These projects will be funded through the use of reserve funds specifically established for this purpose. There will be no increase in water rates this year. However, the long range forecast also indicates that the water rates must soon be increased to meet normal operating expenses. More than any other item in the budget, capital im- provement projects require extensive planning and discussion. Of the projects reviewed this year, the street rehabilitation program is the most significant, and the subject of a supplemental budget message. DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS — JULY 4th & 5th *R `'NQ SUNDAY, JULY 4th - DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD 4:30 P.M. - Pig roast 5:00 - 6:30 P.M. I - Dinner and Food Concessions 6,:30 - 8:30.P.M. - Drum and Bugle Competetion AFTER DARK - FIREWORKS MONDAY, JULY. 5th - JEWETT PARK BUILDING AND GROUNDS 7:00 - 10:30 A.M. 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. 8:30 - 4:30 P.M: 9:00 A.M. 9:30 5:00 P.M. 9:45 A.M. 9:45 A.M. 10:45 - 11:45 A.M. 11:00 - 4:30 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 1:30 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 3:15 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 4:45 P.M. - Pancake and/or Lox and Bagle Breakfast If - Strolling Guitars - Mini -Marathon (starts at Walden School) - Flower Show entries accepted, Community Center - Arts and Crafts Show,'Park Grounds - Dog Show, Field House Patio - Children's Rides and Games, Park Grounds - Bicycle Parade, Village Market Parking Lot - Bicycle Safety Awards, Field House Patio - Appalachian Swing, Field House Patio - Flower Show, Community Center NOON — PARADE - Deerfield Park District Community Band, Patio - Family Field Events, Park Grounds - Clown Show, Park Grounds - Theater in the Rough, Patio - Bike Auction, Police Department -Parking Lot - The Traveling Folk Music Show, Patio - Deerfield's "Apple Pie" (modern country), Patio - "Mother Blues" (50's and 60's Rock) Discounted tickets for all events will begin one week prior to the Fourth at selected banks and stores. Entry blanks for the Mini -Marathon are available at the Village Hall, Sports Huddle, and Shelby`s. For the schedule of all ball games, consult the official program. _ 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 Marvin W. Ehlers Edwin Seidman Jerold Heisler Vernon Swanson Cynthia Marty J. Robert York Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield. Illinois CAR/PRE-SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 • a Printed at Standard Printing Service, Inc. (312) 498-6126 I Major projects In this year's budget include: engineering design work for the Wilmot Road im- provement; traffic signals on Waukegan Raod at the entrance to Cadwell Corners (to be paid for by private developers); new water and sewer lines; and improvements to the Wastewater Reclamation Facility. Each year, the Village must allocate money to pay the principal and interest on outstanding debts. In relationship to our annual budget, and compared to other taxing bodies, our 1982-83 General Obligation debt, in the amount of $475,000, amounts to a rather small percentage of our total expenditures. Deerfield's General Obligation debt is 1.2% of its total assess- ed valuation. When considering that non -Home Rule communities are allowed a ratio of 8.6%, the Village - as a Home Rule community - can take pride in its very low debt service obligations. In presenting this budget for fiscal year 1982-83, the Board of Trustees and I restate our commitment to provide the level and quality of service that our residents enjoy and have come to expect. In fulfill- ing our obligations, we are grateful for the support we receive from the many volunteers who serve on the various Boards and Commissions. It is through this concerted effort that Deerfield maintains its tradition as an exceptionally fine community in which to live and work. 4/19182 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET MESSAGE BERNARD FORREST Mayor The physical•condition of a community is extremely important from both an aesthetic and functionae standpoint. Most communitites are judged by their physical appearance and on how well their public improvements are constructed and maintained. Obviously, the older the community, the more difficult it is to maintain these facilities. The most difficult problem in capital improvement programming is that of establishing priorities for the various proposed improvements and determining the means to finance them. The 1982-83 budget lists several important capital items scheduled for the next five years, of which the street rehabilitation program is the most important and should have the highest priority. The Village has 65 miles of streets, most of which were installed over thirty years ago. For the past several years, we have allocated $40,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds annually for street maintenance. However, inflation has reduced the amount of "improved street" each year to a point where the Village is falling farther and farther behind in its maintenance efforts. As in most communities the age•and size of Deerfield, our public facilities (particularly streets, curbs and sidewalks) continue to deteriorate at an alarming rate. We believe that now is the time to address this major concern. Staff has been directed to update a street survey completed in the Fall of 1981. Each street will be evaluated to determine its rating com- pared to all other Village streets. Based on that study, the Board will establish a Street Rehabilitation Plan and.determine the amount of money needed to implement it. Because of our excellent bond rating and extremely low general obligation debt, we have several options available to us for financing. The proposed improvements and methods for financing them will be explored in various public meetings prior to our deciding on a course of action. The Board of Trustees and I believe it very important that we undertake this program to plan fore future improvements in Deerfield. It is only through this reinvestment in our community that we will continue to enjoy our reputation as an outstanding Village in which to live. 4/19/82 /a4, �- a,( BERNARD FORREST Mayor ,HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION THE LIFE YOU SAVE - There are seven members on this Commission, o are appointed for 3 year terms. This is advisory Commission with authority to in- vestigate complaints, promote tolerance and good will and encourage interfaith and inter- racial harmony. The Commission has implement- ed the Senior Housing Subsidy program for the past several years pending development of the Senior Housing Project. Mrs. Rose Mary Stavropoulos is the Chairman of the Human'Relations Commission. Other members are: Mrs. Catherine Fiorillo Mrs. Marlene Goldberger Benjamin S. Nitka Frank Reiner Miss Doris Roethlisberger Carl J. Sabath They meet on the third Tuesday of each month and you're invited to attend. ENERGY TIP Install a.whole-house ventilating fan in your attic or in an upstairs window to cool the house when it's cool outside, even if you have �entral air-conditioning. It'll pay to use the an rather than air-conditioning when the out- side temperature is below 82°. When your win- dows are open, the fan pulls cool air thru the house and exhausts warm air thru the attic. AGRICULTURAL NEWS There are 312 garden plots in the original site which is the HOE! HOE! HOE! More and more of our residents.want to try their hands (and their backs) at raising some of their produce, so, . when all the plots were taken in the HOE! etc., we decided to start another community garden, which we're calling THE SOUTHERN PLANTATION (a no belle project). This one is located in the southwest quadrant on Village property.... east of Forestway Drive. So far, we have 80 plots staked out, with room for lots more. Sign up at the Village Hall! YOU'RE AN OLD TIMER IF ...you remember where Point Comfort used to be. If not, we'll tell you. It was a nifty restaurant on North Wau- egan Road about where Anthony's is located. oint Comfort burned down sometime in the middle '50's. Could'be one of us! Public Works personnel are very close to completing their SIXTH year with no time off due to accidents on the job. This is an unbelievable (but true) record and one which we'd like to continue. You.may wonder what this has to do with YOU. - other than the fact that it saves the Village over $30,000 a year. Well, this is the season when more of'their jobs involve working out in the streets ... and that's where you come in. PLEASE -observe the protective cones and don't hit our men! They.sometimes have the feeling that drivers are aiming at them and we've had some very near misses in the past. Slow down when you see them working and help us maintain our safety record! BUTTON, BUTTON .... It's not a question of "Who's got the button" but rather "Which one do I push"...that's the problem with some of our residents when they want to cross at Deerfield and Waukegan Roads. We've put extra signs up and still we see you getting impatient and walking out into traffic. You're probably pushing the wrong button! YOU MUST PUSH THE BUTTON TO GET A WALK LIGHT.. the trick is to look at the arrow pointing in the direction you wish to go ... and push that button. You'll be surprised how well it works'. SIDEWALK SALE DAYS The annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale is scheduled for the last three days in July. Here's your chance to get some real bargains while you support our local merchants and keep that sales tax in the Village! DON'T BE A NUISANCE ... IT'S EXPENSIVE! Last year the Board adopted a Public Nuisance Assemblage Ordinance, which holds the owner or resident of property responsible for any assemblage of minors which endangers the peace and safety of the neighbors. Some acts which have been declared dangerous are: use of drugs, minors drinking, illegal ,use of fireworks, loud noise,.fighting, littering, trespass or other acts or, circumstances which encourage and contribute to the delinquency of minors. Persons convicted of this violation can be fined up to $500... whether or not you're at home when the violation occurs! Deerfield was incorporated as a Village 79 years ago on June 22, 1903, population about 400.