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Vol. 5, No. 3 - Jun 1984KISSING ZONE June,1984 Vol. 5 No. 3 HYDRANT FLUSHING PROGRAM CHECK THE MAP BELOW CAREFULLY! We're going to flush all of the fire hydrants in the Village during July and August - and this will directly affect you. In addition to this information A n-D-TALES,.you'11 receive a notice from Public Works which will give you the dates when we will be -in your neighborhood. We'll be flushing hydrants each week on TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS and FRIDAYS. There may be some rust in your water on the day your hydrant is flushed. To avoid any problems, PLEASE schedule your laundry days for Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Within a few hours after the hydrant has been flushed, the water will clear but we will stir up some sediment during the actual flushing and you don't want to get it in the wash. THE DRINKING WATER WILL BE SAFE - just let it settle. If there is discoloration, simply let it run for a few minutes until it clears. Since you'll have advance notice, we hope you'll use^the water sparingly on the day your neighborhood is scheduled. &hy are we doing this? To make certain the hydrants are in good working order and also be- cause this is part of our efforts to reduce the fire insurance rates for the Village. If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 945-5000! 0 OVER THE BACK FENCE ... LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT We get letters! Rather than meet you out in the yard to discuss the things your neigh- IIIII III�I� bor is stewing about, he or she relays the information to us. Here's what we have been asked to discuss with you: - PLEASE trim your overhanging bushes! If you ride a bike and get hit in the face with a wet bush or tree branch, you can relate to this complaint! We also have joggers and walkers who echo this request. - Don't put grass clippings in the street! If your neighbor gets water in his base- ment because you clogged the inlets.... your popularity will take a nose dive. - Keep your cat at home - and stop your---- dog's constant barking. You may be at work so you don't have to listen to it all day. How about the kids trying to take naps? This complaint comes from the Village itself. PLEASE DON'T CALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT for answers to these questions: - How long do you think my electricity will be off? - Do you know the power is off? - Are the schools going to be closed? - Who's going to pick up the branches that blew down in the storm? During the wind storm of April 29th, over 75 such calls were received by the Dispatchers. This ties up the lines needlessly - and be- sides, the Police Department can't answer such questions. •If Commonwealth Edison's lines are busy, keep trying! School information is broadcast on several of the radio stations and on Cable - Channel 4. Calls about debris should be directed to the Public Works Department - after 8:00 A.M. And from the -Front Office -- PLEASE don't call us for Directory Assistance! You're wasting your time and ours because we don't have the information you're looking for! YOU PROBABLY KNOW THAT ... There are 781 fire hydrants in the Village of which 93 are on private property (the one in your front yard is on the parkway). The Lake County Health Department Nursing Division's Home health Program, which has been providing quality home health care for 22 years, offers the services of nurses, aides, a socia� worker, a nutritionist, and speech, physical and occupational therapists. These services may be covered by Medicare, private insurance, public aid, or a sliding fee scale. No one is denied the necessary care because of the inability to pay. If you'd like more information, call the Division of Nursing Services, 689-6711. ARE YOU AN APARTMENT DWELLER? If so, you probably haven't been contacted by Deerfield Family Day to see whether you'd like to contribute, since the information was in- cluded with our water billings. We quote from their letter: "No amount is too small, but if you donate $10 or more, we will put your name into the draw- ing for one of the prizes...." That's not an exact quote, but it's close. Family Day is entirely dependent on the support they receive from sponsors, advertisers and US. If you would care to help, you can either mail your check (made out to Deerfield Family Day, Inc.) to P.O. Box 261, Deerfield - or drop it off at the Village Hall and we'll for- ward it for you. MUSIC TO OUR EARS If you have new or used records, tapes, musical instruments, sheet music or stereo equipment which you would-Tike, to`donate' to"the Les-- ._. Turner ALS Foundation, you may do so by taking them to the Fire Station, any time before Sep- tember 15th. These items will be sold to raise money for research into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This donation is tax deductible. MAKE A NOTE — There will be NO scavenger service on �> July 4th nor on September 3rd. If those are your regular days, you'll receive a double pick-up on your next regularly scheduled day. July 4th will be on Wednesday this year. BUDGET MESSAGE The adoption of an annual budget is clearly one of the most important actions taken by the Village Board each year. The budget review process which we have used for many years affords your elected officials an opportunity to review and evaluate thoroughly all Village operations to assure the maximum return on every tax dollar expended. ee Village Board has always insisted that this budget document be presented in a manner that can be easily understood by the general public. Governmental accounting procedures dictate that each fund consist of both revenue projections and proposed expenditures, assuring easy understanding. This allows readers to determine the source of revenues as well as the purpose for which they are spent. Additionally, Deerfield's budget breaks down the cost of each Village service on a per capita basis. This public hearing is conducted prior to final action on the budget, allowing residents to express their opinions on our fiscal plans. Prior to this hearing, the proposed budget has been available for public inspection in the Village Hall. The combined total budget for 1984-85 is $9,359,905. 1 am pleased to report that this budget reflects a 2% decrease In the projected 1984 tax levy. Over the years, the Village has worked diligently to maintain the residential character of Deerfield while still broadening our tax base. Our Village can be proud of the results of its efforts to manage its growth and therefore, its property tax base, through an acceptable mix of residential, commercial and quality office -research development. Deerfield, which is a Home Rule community, currently receives approximately 9.0% 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 longer range revenue projections suggest, however, that it may be difficult to hold the line on taxes should our other revenue sources level off. Sales tax, income tax and motor fuel tax funds will probably not continue to increase as they have been doing once Deerfield is fully developed. It may then become necessary to examine alternative sources of revenue. Staff had recommended this year that the Board establish a utility tax. Deerfield is still one of the very few communities in the Chicago Metropolitan area without such a tax. However, after due deliberation, the Board has decided not to establish this tax which would make utility services that much more expensive. In addition, a utility tax is not deductible from Federal income tax and is, therefore, a double burden on our taxpayers. Again this year, there will be no increase in the number of full time personnel. To remain competitive in the municipal market, there will be a 4.5% increase in the employee salary plan. The 1984-85 budget will continue at last year's levels the Senior Subsidy Program and the Bicycle Safety Program which was Initiated in 1982 to Oucate residents (and particularly the youth of our community) in safe and proper bicycle conduct. Also included funding for a commitment to the use of personal computers in further developing our data processing capabilities. The Street Budget again includes, at increased funding levels, the popular 50150 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement programs. Also continued is the 50150 Tree Replacement program. This type of program encourages private Investment which benefits both the Village and the property owner. No Increases are planned in either the Water or Sewer rates for fiscal year 1984-85. Increases are anticipated next year, however, due to the expiration of the water contract with Highland Park as well as the projected Improvements in our sanitary sewer system. An increase is required in the scavenger rates as a result of their annual rate Increase based on a percentage of the Consumer Price Index, but this is included in our proposed levy, thus affording a deduction from Income taxes. , The Motor Fuel Tax budget projects monthly State allotments of $22,500. Last year's State increases have helped to balance the current budget which projected deficits for this fund. However, there are funds available only for routine maintenance work as opposed to significant reconstruction projects funded in previous years (Wilmot Road, Deerfield Road resurfacing). No Motor Fuel Tax funds have been allocated for street resurfacing. A substantial amount has been committed to storm sewer inlet reconstruction_ — an improvement that will require considerable attention over the next several years. The primary focus in this year's budget is on the Capital Improvement Fund and, in particular, the Street Rehabilitation and Stormwater Management Programs. Since early 1982, the Village has been prepared to undertake an extensive street improvement project estimated to cost approximately $31/2 million dollars. Severe flooding problems experienced during that year caused us to delay implementation of that work. The Village has retained an engineering firm to study the entire sewer system and to provide pre -design engineering recommendations for Improvements. We had hoped this report and recommended solutions could have been received earlier but the findings and possible solutions have been difficult to quantify. overbank flooding problems in the Village are, to a large degree, beyond the jurisdiction and resources of erfield. This is a multi -jurisdictional problem involving the Federal Government, State of Illinois, County of Lake, three Drainage Districts, and several municipalities — however, Deerfield itself is spending considerable time and money In addressing our local flooding problems while, at the same time, vigorously pursuing implementation of the North Branch Floodwater Management Plan. The Board has made the resolution of the storm and sanitary sewer problem Its continuing number one priority, and intends to determine in fiscal year 1984-85 a means of financing the projects to meet this objective. DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS - JULY 3rd and 4th TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - "COMING OF AGE" TUESDAY, JULY 3rd - DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD 5:00 P.M. - Gates Open. Brown's Chicken, Judy's Pizza or bring a picnic supple 5:45 P.M. - Flag Raising - 81st Army Band 6:30 P.M. - Musical Entertainment 7:30 P.M. - Local Talent Show 8:30 P.M. - "AMERICAN PIE - Original Musical Review AFTER DARK - FIREWORKS!! Tickets: $4.25 adults, $2.50 Children (13 and under). Family ticket - $12.00. Advance sales - $3.25 adults, $1.50 children. Family ticket'- $9.00 on sale at local banks, Jewels and Village Market starting June 25th. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4th - JEWETT PARK BUILDING AND GROUNDS 7:00 - 10:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. 8:30 - 4:30 P.M. 8:45 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 9:00 - 4:30 P.M. 9:30 - 5:00 P.M. 9:45 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 11:00 - 4:30 P.M. - Pancake and/or Lox and Bagel Breakfast - Mini -Marathon (starts at Walden School) Flower Show entries accepted at Community Center - Arts and Crafts Show, Park Grounds - Dog Show - Field House - Bike Parade - Village Market - Petting Zoo - Park Grounds - Children Rides and Games - Children's Show - Rainbow Puppets - Patio - Family Field Events - Country Style String Band - Flower Show - Community Center NOON - DEDICATION OF BICENTENNIAL SCULPTURE GARDEN AT VILLAGE HALL NOON - PARADE!!! 1:15 P.M. - Deerfield Community Band 1:30 P.M. - Family Field Events 2:15 P.M. - Dixie Stompers 3:15 P.M. - Theater in the Rough Show 4:15 P.M. - Civilian Rock Band Entry Blanks for the Mini -Marathon are available at the Village Hall, Sports Huddle and Shelby's. NOTE: Schedule of all ball games will be in 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 Jerold L. Heisler Edwin B. Seidman Stephen O. Jackson Vernon E. Swanson Cynthia Marty J. Robert York Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield. Illinois CARIPRE.SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 6d015 Printed at Standard Printing Service, Inc. (312) 498-6126 POLICE DEPARTMENT'S GOOD ADVICE SECTION Increased yard and athletic activities during %-,,the summer months often result in a relaxation i imily residents' safeguarding their homes, garages d other property. IT IS IMPORTANT that all members understand that thieves never take a holiday! An open garage door is an invitation because it often provides access to your living quarters.... and access to the storage area for your expensive bicycles, garden equipment, sports equipment and other items. Family members should be instructed to store such items out of sight immediately after use. Theft is most often a crime of opportunity - and victims often single themselves out as a result of their own carelessness! RECYCLING CENTER HAS MOVED! Effective June 1st, the recycling center was relocated at the end of Kates Road, near the elevated water tank. Don't put anything at the old location on Osterman Avenue. But do do your part to help the energy cause..... take you old newspapers and bottles down to the new site so they can be recycled. 410YOU WATCH "FAMILY FEUD"?? One of our Deerfield families has taped a show which will be shown sometime in the Fall (if we can do so, we'll give you the exact.date - as soon as we know it). If you are familiar with this show, you know that M. C. Richard Dawson's trademark is kissing all of the females. You'll also know that most contestants present some kind of gift to Mr. Dawson. Now you know the rest,--THE-KISSING TILES`were,present ed and will be shown on television! If you are interested in serving on one of . our Advisory Boards, Councils or Commissions, please call the Village Hall and we will be happy to send you the Manpower Information form. The Manpower Commission always needs good applicants! ,A&E A FRIEND - FOR LIFE The next chance you'll have to donate a pint of life-saving blood will be Sunday, Septem- ber 2nd. You can schedule an appointment by calling Patti Moore at 948-1365. THE WATER'S FINE! The Safe Drinking Water Act and the Illinois Pollution Control Board require that the owner or operator of a public water supply notify the consumers that the potable water supply is sampled and tested, in accordance with manda- tory procedures. Here's our report to you for fiscal 1983-84: 347 potable water samples were tested with satisfactory results - no pollution, all were safe. "Safe" means that the water contains no substance or organisms which are or may be injurious to a person in normal health who drinks the water. We get Lake Michigan water from Highland Park. It's chlorinated, fluoridated and treated at their filtration plant. The hardness of the water is 7.5 grains per gallon or 130 ppm. Water costs.you.,$1.13 per.750 gallons - or, if you prefer, 37� a ton. GIMME A BREAKI During 1983-84, we had 39 water main breaks and 14 service leaks, all of which were re- paired. The painting of the elevated water tank has been completed and the new 5 MGD pump is in service. ARE YOU THE BLOCK HEAD? If you've been stuck with making the arrange- ments for your block party, all you have to do is come to the Village Hall and give us the information... when, where, what time .... and we will give you a permit. Everything in life should be so easy! 50150 TREE PROGRAM We're taking orders for parkway trees at the Village Hall. There are 14 different kinds to choose from, depending on the size, color or shape you want. We'll go 50/50 with you for the first tree.. since our budget is limited, additional trees would cost you the full price. Call us if you're interested! If you'd like information about swimming, boating or fishing in Lake Michigan, call the Highland Park Park District at 831-3810, or visit their office at 636 Ridge Road. ***** ********* However, the flooding problems in no way lessen the need for the Village to address Its street problems. As In most communities the age and size of Deerfield, our public facilities (particularly streets, sidewalks and curbs) continue to deteriorate at an alarming rate. At the same time, the Village has deferred the so-called "Access Avenue'!_,-, Improvement that has been studied and recommended by the Village Center Development Commission for many years. This project is essential in resolving some of the severe traffic problems and parking deficiencies in th downtown area. It is hoped that a portion of this expenditure can be funded with Federal money under the Feder Aid Urban System Program. Nevertheless, this project has had sufficient study. It is critical that the improvement begin this fiscal year, using a combination of both public and private financing. It is for these reasons that I intend to develop, over the course of the next few months, a major Capital Improvement Plan that will address both the street and storm/sanitary problems within the community. This plan will Include recommendations from the soon -to -be -released engineer's report on flooding, as well as the in-house report on street Improvements. It will recommend a source of funding for these projects that will take into consideration our current debt obligations and, to whatever extent possible, amortize the costs over the life of the improvement. By doing this, we will attempt to minimize the impact on the property owners. Based on the Village Board's total support of this approach, Staff has already been directed to begin predesign work on several street improvements within the Village, not the least of which are the streets In the North Trail Subdivision which demand immediate attention. These improvements are only possible because they Involve streets that will not have to be replaced at a later date due to anticipated storm and sanitary sewer projects. It Is hoped that this work can begin by Fall, 1984, with the balance of the improvements in the entire Village scheduled over the course of the next two years. Each year, the Village must allocate funds to pay the principal and interest on outstanding debt. In relationship to our annual budget and compared to other taxing bodies, our 1984-85 General Obligation debt repayment, in the amount of $727,000, amounts to a small percentage of our total expenditures. In all probability, we will be abating $389,000 of this amount. Deerfield's General Obligation debt is 1.4% of its total assessed 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 which allows for opportunities to fund our needed street and sewer Improvements at reasonable cost levels. In presenting this budget for fiscal year 1984-85, 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 — at a reasonable cost. In fulfilling our obligations, we are grateful for the support we receive from the many volunteers who serve on all of the various Boards and Commissions and whose input is very valuable to our decision making. It is through this concerts effort that Deerfield continues to maintain its tradition as an exceptionally fine community in which to live an1W work. Budget Dollar 1984.85 Where it comes from Budget Dollar 1984.85 Where it goes BERNARD FORREST Mayor Property Tax Dollar Apportlonmen0 1982 Tax Levy Collected in 1983 LAKE COUNTY PARK DEERP ELDP DISTRICT $.E1 s.01 a s.sl FIRE 'tea PREVENTION DISTRICT �o 6.11 WaW MISCELLANEOUS 6.0 SCHOOL DISTRICT 10 33.71 SCHOOL DISTRICT 113 27.61 WA Public Works 41.8% (1) The village Is In several taxing districts. The Illustrated apportionment Is generally representative of the village es a whole.