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Vol. 6, No. 3 - Jun 19851 � 1 KISSING ZONE June,1985 Vol. 6 No. 3 WATER RATES Over the past several months, Deerfield has been negotiating a new Water Service Contract with Highland Park to replace the twenty-five year agreement which expired last April. For as long as anyone can remember, Deerfield has received Lake Michigan water from Highland Park - at rates which reflected our status as a "wholesale customer" (currently, we receive approximately a third of the total water pumped by them). The new proposed rate is the same as paid by all customers of the Highland'Park water system. The Village is contesting this proposal since Highland Park does not incur the expense of delivering, metering, billing, collecting from individual customers nor maintaining our water system. We believe that a discount rate as a wholesale customer is justified - and we will continue to negotiate on that basis. Effective June 1st, Deerfield adjusted its water rates to reflect an interim rate increase �assed on by Highland Park on May 1st. This amounts to an increase of between $10 and $15 depending on individual usage) per quarter on the average residential water bill. This is only the fourth increase to Deerfield customers in the last eleven years. When we put this in its proper perspective, Lake Michigan water is still a bargain - although none of us is ever pleased about an increase in our utility bills. SESQUICENTENNIAL NEWS SUNDAY IN THE PARK, originally scheduled for June 23rd, was cancelled due to a conflict in dates. Instead, the sponsors, the Deerfield religious community, will concentrate on a major interfaith THANKSGIVING EVE service i'n' November. NEXT BIG EVENTS are the Wednesday to Sunday Family Day celebrations, beginning July 3rd. SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY, in an open air theater, will run weekends July 13th and 28th at the Historical Village. The play adaptation of Edgar Lee Masters' famous poetry with lilting American music, is being produced by Warren Fremling. •IT'S PARTY TIME! time for you to plan your block party. Just call us and we'll provide barricades to block off the street, then we'll let the Fire and Police know of your plans! KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON! The Sesquicentennail Committee would like everyone in Deerfield to show enthusiasm for our 150th Birthday celebration ..... you can do so by wearing your Sesquicentennial T-shirt to the Family Day events on July 3rd and 4th. WHAT???? You don't have a T-Shirt?? They are available at: The Village Hall Park District Offices Sports Huddle Deerbrook State Bank Historical Village (all during normal working hours, of course). Adult T-shirts are $7.00; kids, $6.00. ARE YOU A WHITE LINER? Those white lines at stop lights and stop signs are there for a reason. When you stop your car at the white line, you give other vehicles plenty of room to.turn safely. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT The following is an update on work completed to date and future plans for resolving flooding problems in Deerfield. • STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS The Village is seeking bids for ten storm sewer projects throughout the community - at a total estimated cost of $350,000. Work will begin by August 1st and will be completed by the end of 1985. These improvements were recommended by the Village's engineering consultant and en- dorsed by the Flood Advisory Committee. SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS The final study was completed by the consultant in April. It concluded that, during average rain storms, the sanitary sewer system carries approximately 25 times the average daily flow. This is due primarily to the amount of storm - water that is entering the sanitary sewers and overloading the entire system. The consultant has recommended a $10 million, five -phased program to resolve chronic sewer back-up problems experienced in certain areas of the Village. At their June 17th meeting, the Village Board authorized funding for the first phase, in the amount of $410,000. This phase involves: - repairing approximately 435 manholes, eliminating illegal downspout con- nections to the sanitary sewer system - repairing approximately 40 sewer defects within the public right-of-way - requesting residents to install exten- sions to the roof downspouts (see insert) By this Fall, the Village Board will be making a decision on funding options for Phase II of the program. This three-year program will cost approximately $6 million, and includes con- structing "excess flow treatment facilities" and major relief sewers throughout the com- munity. OVERBANK FLOODING Efforts continue to secure Federal approval and funding of the North Branch Floodwater Manage- ment Plan ... the project that includes a major retention basin at the Tollway and Duffy Lane and another at Lake -Cook and Pfingsten Roads. The economic mood in Washington is such that these projects will be delayed unless we con- tinue to lobby for their approval. Once again, all residents are urged to write (see sample) to their Federal legislators, requesting their full support. We have copies of the letter available... all you'll have to do is address the envelopes and sign the letters! DOWNSPOUT EXTENSIONS Through field inspections, it has been deter- mined that several hundred homes in Deerfield are directly contributing to our sanitary sewer problems. These homes have roof down- spouts that emit water immediately next to the foundation. This water then percolates along the basement walls to foundation drains. Since most of these drains are connected to the sani- tary.sewer system (no longer regal under new construction regulations), this water overloads the system. Th's-problem can be corrected easily by adding a 3' to 5' section of downspout to the existing pipe, then placing a "splashblock" under the open end of the pipe. At locations that make extensions difficult, you can install a hinged device which snaps onto your downspout and only lowers itself when it rains. This small investment will help: - reduce the chance of sewage back-up into your home and/or your neighbors' - - give you a drier basement by reducing' hydrostatic pressure around the base- ment walls - reduce the cost of operating the waste- water treatment facility In short, it will add to the health and well- being of all of Deerfield. FLOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE SAMPLE LETTER - Congressman John Porter Senator Alan J. Dixon Senator Paul Simon Dea r It is urgent that the North Branch Floodwater Management Plan be implemented. The most im- portant improvement for the Village of Deer- field is the construction of the proposed re- tention basin (Structure #27) at Duffy Lane and the Tollway. We encourage you, our. elected representative, •, to continue to give this matter your highest priority, and we appreciate your cooperation in seeking Federal approval of this project. Sincerely, REMEMBER... there will be no scavenger service on July Fourth. This will affect the people on the Monday/Thursday route, so read this Wr-y carefully! ERYONE on this route (Monday/Thursday) will - be picked up on MONDAY, JULY FIRST. NOBODY on the route will be picked up on Thurs- day, July 4th. EVERYONE on the route will be picked up on MONDAY, July 8th. Normal service will resume on July 11th..... put simply, this all means that the once-a- weekers will be picked up on two Mondays, and twice-a-weekers will miss one Thursday pickup. response - and aggravation for BY SPECIAL REQUEST Several residents have asked that we review a few of the terms of the scavenger contract. It seems that problems arise at this time of year... so here are a few brief reminders: - DON'T put anything out until after sun- down of the night before your pick up .(If you put stuff at the curb on Sunday .afternoon, your area looks tacky when your neighbor's company arrives!) - Household waste is picked up at the back door - Garden waste (and papers, magazines, etc.) has to be at the curb - You can have TWO bundles of brush --- ***** 4' long, 30" in circumference -- at the curb for each pick up -- and only two. Your neighbor is very unhappy about that vehicle in your drive- way with the FOR SALE sign on it. We agree! This really makes the whole block look bad. An ad in the paper would probably get more .it would eliminate a source of your next door neighbor! On that same subject, this is the time of year 4hen people invite old friends and relatives er for a picnic in the yard. Naturally, they uld like to have their guests see the Village at its charming best. Barking dogs, refuse at the curbs and uncut grass detract from that charm. We've been asked to ask you to put your- self in your neighbor's shoes ... take a look around... could you make the -area look more pre- sentable? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE You can donate your old music items and, at the same time, help support research into Lou Gehrig's disease (amyotrophic lateral sclero- sis). Take all of your music items to the Fire Station, any time until September 15th. They'll be sold at the Mammoth Music Mart, October 2nd - 7th, at Old Orchard in Skokie. *** MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the next blood drive on September 1st at the Community Center. The need for blood is much greater around holidays. u don't even have to have an appointment..... (Rost show up between 8:00 A.M. and noon! YOU'RE AN OLD TIMER if you remember when the Soap Box Derby was held on Deerfield Road from Waukegan Road to the viaduct. If you'd like more details, give us a call and we'll mail a longer list to you. SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS Three warning sirens are part of Deerfield's Emergency Services Severe Weather Warning System. The tall, yellow, horn -shaped de- vices revolve in operation to affect the widest possible listening area. Activated by Village officials to help warn of impending severe weather, the sirens emit a steady three -to -five minute multi -tone blast. Residents of the Village should be prepared to take cover in basements or in- terior rooms if the situation warrants. Our sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M. FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Effective July 1st, the driver and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle MUST wear seat belts. Children under 6 must be protected according to the Child Passenger Protection Act. There are certain exceptions to this law. We don't have enough .space to enumerate them, but will be happy to answer any questions... call 945-8636, which is the Police non -emer- gency number. BUCKLE UP ... this means short trips as well as long ones..and the fine is $25! As your Mom told you so often.."It's for your own good!" WEEDS which are 8" high are considered to be a nuisance, according to the Municipal Code, and must be cut. DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS — July 3rd and 4th WEDNESDAY, JULY 3rd - DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD 6:30 P.M. - GATES OPEN 6:30 P.M. - FOOD SERVICE BEGINS 7:30 P.M. - "AMERICAN PIE" - Musical Review and Talent Showcase AFTER DARK - FIREWORKS!!! Tickets: $4.25 for adults, $2.50 for children (13 and under) Advance sales - $3.25 for adults, $1.50 for children On sale at local banks, Jewel and Village Market. THURSDAY, JULY 4th - JEWETT PARK BUILDING AND GROUNDS and Seniors and Seniors. • 7:00 - 10:30 A.M. - Pancake and/or Lox and Bagel Breakfast 8:00 A.M. - Mini -Marathon (starts at Walden School) 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. - Entries for Flower Show accepted at -Community Center 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. - Flower Show judging 8:30 - 4:30 P.M. - Arts and Crafts Show, Park Grounds 9:00 A.M. - Bike Parade - Village Market Parking Lot 9:00 A.M. - Dog Show 55,r 9:00 - Noon - Games and Exhibits - Park Grounds 10:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Voter Registration 1:00 - 4:30 P.M. - Games and Exhibits 11!00 - Noon - Flower Show 1:30 - 4:30 P.M. - Flower Show NOON - PARADE!!! Entry blank's for the Mini -Marathon are available at the Village Hall, Sports Huddle, Shelby's and Deerfield Federal Savings. NOTE: Schedule of all ball games will be in the official program. 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 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 km�'T' POSTAL CUSTOMER - DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield. Illinois CARIPRE-SORT Printed at Standard Printing Service, Inc. (312) 498-6126 BUDGET MESSAGE Of all the decisions made by the elected officials, none is more important than the adoption of an annual budget. In approving this document, the Board estab- lishes a financial plan for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget process allows for a thorough review of Village operations, and an opportunity to evaluate both the quantity and quality of services offered to the public. As your elected re- presentatives, we accept the responsibility of closely scrutinizing all expendi- ture proposals to assure that all services are provided within acceptable levels. of cost. The combined total budget for 1985-86 is $11,226,137, which includes the Library budget. Revenues projected for the next year must keep pace with rising expendi- tures, resulting in a 13% increase in the Village portion of the property tax bill. This translates into a 1.3% increase in the total tax bill. The primary reason for this is the increase in the debt service levy needed to pay the principal and interest on the $4.1 million bond issue of 1984. Deerfield, which is a Home_Rule_munci_pali.ty_, currently receives only 9.7% of the total property tax bill. With the exception of the Library tax rate (which, by law, must levy through the Village), all rates of the Village are below the limits established by the State of Illinois for non -Home Rule communities. In short, we have used our taxing privileges very -discreetly and only because of our capital project plans for street and sewer improvements do we find it necessary to in- crease the tax rate next year. The budget includes funding for two new Police officers and additional part time help in the Building, Engineering and Public Works departments. This marks the first increase in full time personnel in over eight years, and reflects the con- _ tinued growth and development of our community, particularly along the Lake -Cook Road corridor. These developments will add to the tax base in future years. The 1985-86 budget will continue the Senior Citizen Subsidy Program. This pro- gram provides a means of retaining as residents those who have made important con- tributions in the past. Other significant items are continuation of the 50/50 sidewalk, curb and tree replacement programs which encourage a shared public/pri- vate investment that benefits both the Village and individual property owners. A major unknown in this budget is an anticipated water rate increase from High- land Park. The existing twenty-five year contract between the two communities is due to expire on_April_ 30, 1985. The current rate of 52.�_per 100_cubic_,feetT will continue until negotiations with Highland Park are completed. These dis- cussions have been delayed pending the completion of a formal water rate study by an outside consultant employed by Highland Park. Due to their proposed plans for extensive water system improvements, we can expect water rates to increase substantially. Consistent with Village efforts to address the local sanitary sewer problems, the budget includes several expenditures at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. This work, coupled with significantly higher public utility service costs, man- dates an increase in the sewer rate from 76¢ to $1.05 per 100 cubic feet. Based on average usage, this will increase the cost to each homeowner approximately $50 per year. The last increase in these rates was in 1982. Since the Village is about to embark on a major sanitary,sewer rehabilitation program, additional rate increases.can be expected in future budgets. More than any other item in the budget, capital improvement projects require extensive planning and discussion. This dialogue is needed in order to prioritize our long-range plans and to determine how they might be financed. A number of capital projects scheduled for 1985-86 will be funded in whole or in part by developer contributions. These include: traffic signals at Deerfield Road and Castlewood Lane, water system improvements in connection with extending Lake Michigan water west of the tollway, sanitary sewer improvements on Hackberry Road, and a main interceptor sewer through the Brickyards. Several other improvements to be financed by the $4.1 million bond issue are — =—� already under design. These involve the storm sewer improvements recommended by Baxter and Woodman and the street reconstruction and resurfacing programs. Although funding is available, the majority of work on the Access Avenue pro- ject will be delayed until fiscal year 1986=87 so that the Village might apply for 75% Federal funding. Now that the final report on the sanitary sewer system has been received, Staff will be analyzing the findings and making recommendations to the Village Board. It appears from the preliminary findings that a second bond issue is needed and will be considered in early 1986. Improvements will be scheduled over a three to four year period and coordinated with street construction projects planned during that same period. In summary, the budget is the work of many people, both elected and appointed to serve you, the residents of Deerfield. I commend the Village Trustees and Staff for their concerted efforts to budget within our financial resources. We in Deerfield are indeed fortunate to be in. a sound financial position. Our objective will be to maintain that position while continuing to provide the high quality services our residents have come to enjoy and expect. Chart 1 Budget Dollar 1985 - 86 � Chart 2 Budget Dollar 1985 - 86 BERNARD FORREST Mayor CHART 3 PROPERTY TAX DOLLAR APPORTIONMENT"' 1983 TAX LEVY COLLECTED IN 1984 LAKE VILLAGE OF COUNTY DEERFIELD PARK 9.11 9.11 + DISTRICT R, r S.E9 Oa FIRE O PREVENTION DISTRICT O 5.91 _RW MISCELLANEOUS S.71 SCHOOL DISTRICT 113 T0. S1 SCHOOL DISTRICT 109 I.. at j LINr. •Y (1) THE VILLAGE IS IN SEVERAL TAKINGDISTRICTS. THE ILLUSTRATED 1.11 Warts. 99. 11 APPORTIONSIENT 15 GENERALLY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE VILLAGE AS A WHOLE.