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April,1985 Vol. 6 No. 2
MEET YOUR NEW TRUSTEE...
Mrs. Harriet Rosentha
Village Board member
1 was sworn in as a
on April 15th. She
and her husband, Stan,
have two daughters....
Elissa and Marnie, and
have lived in Deerfield
for 17 years. Harriet
served on the Plan Com-
mission for 8 years, 2
of which she was the
Chairman. She has also
been active in other
Village matters, includ-
ing Home Rule and the
Ad Hoc Committee which
studied the Deer Run
Subdivision emergency accesses.
We welcome Harriet to the Board of Trustees.
AND THE CHAIRMAN OF NORTRAN...
Bob Benton, our Trustee to
urban Mass Transit District
recently elected Chair-
man of that group. Bob
has been our Trustee to
NORTRAN since 1975. If
you aren't familiar with
NORTRAN ... it's a public
municipal corporation...
composed of 24 north and
northwest suburban com-
munities, responding to
the transportation needs
of the area. Bob has
served as Vice Chairman
and as Chairman of the
Bus Operations, Marketing
mittees. We congratulate
as Chairman.
HERE'S THE STORY ON OUR CONSTRUCTION PLANS
the North Sub-
(NORTRAN) was
and Planning Com-
Bob on his election
ACCESS AVENUE The Village Board has elected to delay this Village Center im-
provement for one year in order to seek Federal funds to help
finance it. We have acquired a key piece of property needed for the project and have hired
a consulting engineer for design work. Construction will begin in the Spring of 1986.
STREET In early May, work will begin in the North Trail Subdivision.
IMPROVEMENTS All streets in that area will be completely reconstructed. The
project will take all Summer and will be completed in stages.
Due to the extent of repairs, traffic restrictions will be imposed.
Street repair work is also scheduled this summer on: King Richards Court, the Westgate/
incanton intersection and Carriage Way Drive between Bent Creek'Ridge and the bridge.
veral other streets will be resurfaced later this summer. Details on those improvements
ill be in a future issue of D-TALES.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience caused by this work and ask for your coopera-
tion in complying with detours relating to it!!!
SPRING IS HERE!
OVER THE BACK FENCE
What are you planning to build, remodel, add?
Don't make a move until you show your plans to
the Building Department AND GET YOUR PERMIT,
if necessary. The Building Department person-
nel will make regular inspections as the job
progresses and - when the project is finished,
they will issue you a Certificate of Compliance
which means the work meets all local and State
codes. Check to see whether a permit is re-
quired ..... call 945-5000, X 234 or 237.
AND WITH THE SPRING...
Come the con men who will offer to resurface
your driveway (with oil) since they happen to
have material left over from a job in your
neighborhood---hah! Don't fall for that one
or any othertoo-good-to-be-true offer.... be-
cause they are just that! If in doubt, call
the Police. You may save yourself and a lot
of other people some grief.
DON'T let anyone in your house unless you
know them. Con games include, among other
things, driveway and foundation sealing, roof
and gutter repairs, tuck pointing and furnace
repairs. Reputable contractors don't usually
go door-to-door soliciting business!
MORE GOOD NEWS!!
This is the tornado season. Have you worked
out a preparedness program for your family
just in case? Lake County is at the north-
eastern edge of the most tornado -prone region
in the world, and southeastern Lake County
has been hit by at least one tornado every
year since 1950. Information about tornados
is available at the Village Hall from our
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA).
FOR CABLE TROUBLE...
If you're having trouble with cable.reception-
(or, worse, have NO reception), call this
number to report it - 831-5906, night or day.
Capital Cities Cable needs to know that the
problem is area -wide, not just one isolated
case. Unless you call, they have no way of
knowing there's a problem.
BE A FRIEND FOR LIFE
The next blood drive will be on June 2nd, at
the Community Center, from 8:00 A.M. to noon.
You can make an appointment by calling Patti
Moore at 948-1365 - or you can just pop in!
Take 45 minutes to save a life.
**********
There will be no scavenger service on Monday,
May 27th....that's the Memorial Day observ-
ance.
One of the survey replies was
a suggestion that our "back fence
11 lady" ask that you instruct you
lull
I�i landscaper not to blow your old
leaves over on your neighbor's
yard. It seems your neighbor has
spent hours cleaning his leaves out, only to
find yours have been blown over to him. That
is not habit forming!
Where's your dog? As usual, that's the big
complaint.... dogs who are not kept at home.
And some dogs who are at home are put out in
the morning so they can bark all day long.
It's a toss up as to which is more annoying to
the people in the neighborhood. Are YOU the
one causing the problem?
GRANNY WENT VISITING
Our Granny Sign was used as part of an exhibi-
tion at the Museum of Contemporary Art during
the month of April. The exhibition was en-
titled "Man and Trout: The Manners Project"
and the sign was an example of good manners,
naturally.
CONGRATULATIONS, GEORGE! •
Finance Director George Valentine has been
given the Award of Financial Reporting
Achievement and the Village was awarded the
Certificate of Conformance in Financial Re-
porting. This all means that our financial
reports are terrific..... and can be under-
stood by anyone. Deerfield is the 42nd
out of the 6,500 governmental units in the
State of Illinois to receive these awards.
THANKS -TO YOU.....
Our Senators and Congressman were flooded with
letters (that pun was intentional)) about the
need for action on the North Branch Floodwater
Management Plan. Over 100 of you sent copies
of our form letter to our legislators. We
sent a letter to each of them explaining that,
while the letters were identical, this in no
way detracted from the sentiments expressed
by our residents. We want to keep this pro-
ject at the top of their priority lists!
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
If you're looking for young people for part •
time, after school or vacation jobs, call
Y.E.S. at 433-4090 or 441-5514. Office hours
are weekdays (except Wednesday)from 10:00 AM
to 5:00 P.M.
The
Village Center Development Commission (VCDC) has prepared the following questionnaire.
The
objective is to assist in the further development and revitalization of the Central
Business
District/Village Center, which is generally defined as the area east of the rail-
road
tracks, north of Central Avenue, south of Hazel Avenue and west of Rosemary Terrace.
Your
input will be very helpful in identifying the improvements which are so important
to
•
the
development of a vibrant, healthy Village Center.
PLEASE HELP US EVALUATE OUR CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT/VILLAGE CENTER
Circle the response which accurately reflects your opinion regarding the following state-
ments:
1. Strongly Agree 4. Disagree
2. Agree 5. Strongly Disagree
3. No Opinion
GENERAL APPEARANCE
1.
Would you say that Deerfield's Village Center is:
a. Very Attractive b. Attractive c. Ordinary d. Unattractive e. Very Unattractive
2.
The building styles work well together.....................................1 2 3
4
5
3.
There is adequate landscape planting and green space.......................1 2 3
4
5
4.
The building exteriors are well maintained.................................1 2 3
4
5
5.
The aesthetics of the signs need improvement ....................... ••.....1 2 3
4
5
6.
Which buildings exhibit the type of design and landscaping which you
would like to see continued?
7.
Which buildings detract?
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
1.
The parking lots are kept free from trash and litter.......................1 2 3
4
5
2.
The parking lots are laid out safely and are well maintained...............1 2 3
4
5
3.
There are enough bicycle racks available in parking areas..................1 2 3
4
5
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4.
There are parking areas that should be connected. If agree, where? 1 2 3
4
5
5.
There are adequate numbers of parking spaces in the various parking lots at 1 2 3
4
5
the times you shop. If disagree, what areas and what times?
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
1.
Foot traffic should be encouraged throughout the Village Center ............ 1
2
3
4 5
2.
Pedestrians feel safe from vehicles while walking along Deerfield and
WaukeganRoads.............................................................1
2
3
4 5
3.
Pedestrians feel safe from vehicles while walking through parking areas .... 1
2
3
4 5
4.
Sidewalks are kept clean and well maintained...............................1
2
3
4 5
5.
There should be mini -parks with tables and chairs in the Village Center .... 1
2
3
4 5
6.
Right -turn -on -red should be e1iminated.at Deerfield and Waukegan -Roads ..... 1
2
3-
4 .5
MERCHANDISING
1.
The window displays are attractive and interesting .........................1
2
3
4 5
2.
The stores have a good selection of competitively priced merchandise ....... 1
2
3
4 5
3.
The merchandise and/or services I need are available in our Central Business
District, but I go elsewhere to shop. If agree, why? 1
2
3
4 5
4.
The merchandise and/or services I need are not available in our Central
Business District. -If agree, what types of stores would you like to see? 1
2
3
4 5
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The Village Center Development Commission thanks you for your interest and cooperation!
PLEASE RETURN TO THE VILLAGE HALL BY MAY 15th
ANOTHER NEW DEERFIELD TRADITION
'THAT'S SHOW BIZ...
"CARING FOR OTHERS DAY ....... and what a wonder-
ful day it was! Valentine's Day took on a new
dimension this year. Senior Citizens enter-
tained the Police and Fire personnel; Girl and
Boy Scouts entertained the Seniors; valentines
and special treats to residents in area nursing
homes; donations of all kinds to area agencies
concerned with the needs of others .... person -
to -person caring and sharing... that's what it
was all about.
The idea originated with Ann Covey and Bea
McAbee ... Mayor Forrest issued a Proclamation,
the Human Relations Commission endorsed the
idea and offered assistance, the Chamber of
Commerce spread the word. Then the community
made the event a huge success ... so thanks to
everyone for making the first annual "CARING
FOR OTHERS DAY" a huge success.
Now a coalition is forming to research ways
to improve and coordinate this event for 1986.
It's amazing what the Village accomplished in
such a short time - and we're looking toward
an even better result next year. You're in-
vited to become involved! For details, call
Ann Covey (948-7546) or Cathy Fiorillo (our
Human Relations Commission Chairman, 948-9428)
or write the HRC, 850 Waukegan Road.
BACK TO THE BLOOD DRIVE ITEM
We have received word from The Blood Center
that Deerfield's contributions during 1984
were 1,469 units of blood, representing 8.4%
of our total population. While this is good,
we can probably do a lot better --- if YOU
help!
You're just in time to make the auditions for
AMERICAME....the July 3rd musical and
talent showcase for Family Day!!! Call this
number THIS MINUTE - 945-5880, and talk to .
Jon Simon. Auditions are being held at the
high school April 28th, 29th and 30th. This
is your chance - the world is waiting to see
you perform.
And if you're too shy to perform, you can
still help out with costumes, scenery, and
props. Get your act together and volunteer!
WE REALLY RATE!
The Insurance Service of Illinois (ISO) re-
cently graded Deerfield on its fire protec-
tion services. This grading is based on the
operations of the Fire District and our water
system capabilities. While the Village main---
tained its excellent rate of 5, it appears
that an improved rating is possible with
minor changes in the fire protection system.
The Village and Fire Protection District
hope to make these improvements in the next
six months and then request a reevaluation
at that time.
SANITARY SEWER STUDY •
We've received the final report from our
engineering consultants on their study of
the sanitary sewer system. Staff is cur-
rently reviewing the document and will be
scheduling meetings with the Flood Advisory
Committee and the Village Board. The next
issue of D-TALES will have more specific in-
formation on improvements planned and when
they will be started.
If you're interested in part time employment taking minutes for various Boards and Commissions
of the Village, please call Village Planner Barbara- Ruffino, at 945-5000,for more -de -tails!!!
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
James L. Marovitz Edwin B. Seidman
Cynthia J. Marty Vernon E. Swanson
Harriet Rosenthal J. Robert York
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