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Vol. 9, No. 1 - May 1988\S O KISSING -it ZONE May,1988 Vol. 9 No. 2 TAKE A CARD — ANY CARD!!! Not only has the due date for Village stickers been changed this year.... the forms you'll be using will be completely different from previous years. Instead of the old computer forms (which defied all efforts to fit them into the return envelopes), we're only goinq to send you a postal -type card for each of your vehicles. You'll like the simplicity of the new forms and ..... best of all .... you can put all of them in a regulation size envelope, spend only 25Q for ONE stamp, and eliminate the frustration of folding, bending and spindling to get them back to us! WATCH FOR THE MAIL within the next few weeks for your card forms. To refresh your memory: - The due date is JULY FIRST. - Prices have not changed. Cars are $25 each. Other prices are on the back of the card. • - Seniors' first car is only $1.00..additional cars are full price. - MAIL the cards all together with ONE check for the total cost. This speeds up our part of the transaction because we can enter all the information in the computer at the same time. You can display your new sticker(s) as soon as you receive them so remember - if you're going on vacation, take care of this right away. You'll pay 50% more if the stickers are not "pur- chased and displayed" by or before July first ... no exceptions! Of course, this doesn't apply to people who move into the Village after that date. If, by chance, you don't receive your card applications by mid -June, contact the Villaqe Hall and we'll see that you get them. We do want the computer cards, so don't throw them out! Your dog should have been licensed in January, so that's all taken care of .... isn't it???? MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MAY 21st Saturday, May 21st, has been designated by the Mayor and Board of Trustees as a day for all of us to spruce up the Village. Public Works crews are going to clean up all public areas and we're asking YOU to do the same on private properties. This will not be the typical "let's - get -rid -of -the -junk -in -the -garage -and -basement" effort! It only includes OUTSIDE things like a coat of paint where needed and some yard work. There won't be a special pick-up by the scavenger service, so don't pile your treasures at the curb! Village crews will work on public areas like parkways, the train station, streets ... and we're asking other public bodies to do the same on their properties. Some merchants have already led the way by improving their establishments and the Village Center Development Commission (affectionately known as the "VCDC") is most appreciative of their cooperation. Incidentally, qlbusiness has improved as a result for those merchants. Remember, this is strictly a united effort to give the Village a face lift. You'll see lots of activity, including help from the Scouts and other groups. Won't you join us in a little cos- metic surgery at your house? SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT For several years, health officials have become increasingly concerned about the effect of lead in our environment. This resulted in the elimination of lead solder in food canning, the use of unleaded gasoline and the elimination of lead based paints. Recently, Federal • attention has turned to the nation's water supply. Some older homes have lead water service lines connected to the municipal water system. Most newer household plumbina systems use copper pipe joined with solder containing lead. In an effort to minimize our exposure to lead, Congress included in the 1986 amendments to the SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT a ban on further use of solder or pipes containing l-e'ad in any drinkinq water supply system. The ACT also requires that all public water supplies in the United States notify each of their customers of the potential dangers of lead in drinking water and of steps which can be taken to minimize their exposure to lead. Notifications must be made whether or not the lead content meets the current lead standard of 50 parts per billion (PPB). Deerfield receives all of its water from Lake Michigan via the City of Highland Park. Water analyses indicated the lead con- tent is less than 20 parts per billion (PPB) and, therefore, complies with the present Federal standard. The SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT states: "The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million. (NOTE: 0.050'parts per million equals 50 parts per billion). Based on new health information, EPA is likely to lower this stand- ard significantly. Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the potential adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of current standards. EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to younq children and pregnant women. Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: - if your home or water system has lead pipes, or • - if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and - if the home is less than five years old, or - if you have soft or acidic water, or - if the water sits in the pipe for several hours." Fortunately, the chemical nature of our Lake Michigan water is such that it is not corrosive. Its pH and hardness cause a thin layer of calcium carbonate to coat the inside of pipes. This further reduces the likelihood of lead entering the water from these pipes. To further minimize your potential exposure to lead, the EPA recommends the following steps: - use only water from your 'cold' water faucet for drinking or cooking purposes and for preparation of infant's formula. - allow water to run until it is cold so that water standing in your household piping is flushed out. If there has been significant recent water use (bathing, laundry, toilet flushing, etc.), flushing should take thirty seconds or less. If not, you may need to flush longer. You may avoid frequent flushing by keeping a pitcher of water for drinking in your refrigerator. You may test your pipes and pipe joints for lead by scratching them with a brass key. If they have a dull gray surface, scratch easily and scratched surfaces appear bright silver, it most likely is made of lead. The amount of lead in household plumbing varies from house to house and consequently so does the risk of leaching of lead from ,your plumbing. If you have questions about water treatment, please contact Jim Soyka, Director of Engineer- ing, at 945-5000. For health related questions, you should consult with your personal physician or the Lake County Health Department, 360-6748. For questions regarding the SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, contact the U.S. EPA at 1-800-426-4791. THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD IS COMPLYING WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS ON LEAD. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE STUDIES OF HEALTH EFFECTS OF WATERBORNE CONTAMINANTS. BUDGET MESSAGE While the basic purpose of a budget is to give an account of government finances, it also serves as the blueprint for the year's activities. Both short and long range goals are established through discussions of the number and type of services •and programs to be provided. Most importantly, the budget review process provides the Board with the opportunity to balance the needs of the community against available resources in order to gain the maximum return on each tax dollar. The combined total budget for 1988-89 is $12,709,993. Again this year, the General Fund Property Tax will be reduced by $100,000 in line with our objective to eventually eliminate that portion of the annual tax levy. This reduction is possible due to an expanded tax base and other funding sources that will generate increased revenues in the future. Deerfield currently receives 11.5% 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 even for non - Home Rule communities. In short, we have used our taxing privileges very selectively. Property tax increases have been necessary in recent years only because of the need to fund capital projects that no longer can be deferred. However, we still do not have, nor do we contemplate, a tax on utilities. In approving this budget, we will be adding three new patrol officers and an additional employee in the Street Division of the Public Works Department. These increases are necessary to maintain the quality of services our citizens have come to expect ... a three -minute emergency response time and first-rate snow plowing services, among others. To remain competitive within the municipal market, there will be a 5% increase in the employee salary plan. Municipal government is extremely labor intensive. Our greatest asset is the work force that delivers services in a professional manner. In acknowledging their contributions, the Board and I wish to demonstrate our satisfaction by providing fair and equitable compensation. We are pleased that again in 1988-89, the Village will continue the Senior Subsidy Housing Program and the joint effort with the Deerfield Park District to provide seniors with basic services essential to their needs. Also continued are the 50/50 sidewalk, curb and tree programs which encourage a shared public -private investment that benefits both the Village and Individual property owners. There will be no increase in either water or sewer rates. A decision on future scavenger service and possible recycling alternatives will be made in the next few months. The current contract with Laidlaw Waste Systems is due to expire on September 30th of this year. I am pleased to report that our Capital Improvements Program is proceeding on schedule. Several projects begun last year will be completed in fiscal 1988-89. The Pfingsten Road extension, including bridge work at Lake -Cook Road and at the Milwaukee railroad tracks, will be opened to thru traffic in the fall. Phase II of the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program will Involve extensive work in the east part of the community. Phase I of the recently bid Access Avenue project will be completed this summer, and ground -breaking will occur for the new Public Works/Park District building at their current site. Another joint venture with the Park District that will begin construction is the Brickyards Park, a 13+ acre parcel designated for recreational use. Many of these capital projects are possible due to the Village's efforts to leverage local funds with Federal grants, developer contributions and Tax Increment Financing... all of which reduce the burden on our taxpayers. Despite these efforts, it will be necessary in the first quarter of fiscal 1988-89 to issue General Obligation Bonds in order to continue our Sanitary Sewer and Street Rehabilitation Programs. This increased debt obligation was anticipated when, four years ago, the Village launched an extensive Capital Improvements Program. Deerfield's total outstanding General Obligation debt of $12,075,000, payable from property taxes, is 4.3% of its total assessed valuation of $279,386,218. When considering that non -Home Rule communities are allowed a ratio of 8.6%, the Village, as a Home Rule community, can be especially proud of its low debt service obligations. In presenting this budget, the Board of Trustees and I re -state our commitment to providing high quality services at reasonable costs. In performing our duties, we are most grateful for the support received from the many volunteers on Boards and Commission, whose input is extremely valuable to our decision -making. Through this concerted effort, Deerfield will continue to maintain its tradition as a fiscally sound community, both responsible and responsive to its citizenry. • BERNARD FORREST Mayor April 18, 1988 THE TIME HAS COME! VOTER'S REGISTRATION INFORMATION We must do something about waste disposal! As you well remember, we had a problem last Fall in disposing of leaves because the land- fills are rapidly running out of space. There will be a public discussion at a Village Board meeting .in June in order to consider changes in the scavenger service, including the potential for separation of household waste from recyclable organics such as glass, paper and yard waste. This is a problem which affects every house- hold since we all contribute to it. The Village has been studying options for recy- cling. Now public comments are needed. You must have some suggestions so you're not only invited - you're encouraged - to attend this meeting and give the Board the benefit of your thinking. Register at the Township Hall from 8:30 A.M. to noon or from 1:00 to 4:15 P.M., Monday through Friday. You must be a United States citizen; 18 before the next election (which means that 17 year olds can register provided their 18th birthday comes before the election date); you must have resided in the voting precinct for 30 days prior to the date of the next election; and you'll need to provide two forms of identifica- tion, one of which shows your present address. If you haven't registered since January 1, 1986 (and even if you haven't moved), you should re- register. They've recently changed the regis- tration form. For more information reaardina registering, voting or elections, call the Township Office at 945-8317 or 945-0614. Don't put this off ..... time has a way of.running out and you don't want to find out you aren't eligible to vote! Everyone in the Village of Deerfield suffered a grievous loss in April when Ed Klasinski died. Your lives were directly affected by Ed Klasinski, although you might not have known him personally. It was Ed who directed the Public Works Department. Ed who made sure your streets were plowed quickly and efficiently (a source of satisfaction for him!), your water main breaks were repaired (more often than not in below zero weather), your complaints were handled equitably (sometimes requiring Ed to visit with you to iron out the problem) .... he took a personal interest in every phase of Village operations, and he did more than was re- quired of him to insure that Deerfield continued to be the Village we are all proud to call home. The entire Village staff extends condolences to Agnes and to Holly, Bonnie, Stephanie and Steve. Ed was part of the Village family, too, and we all loved him. Those of us who were fortunate enough to'know him well and to call him our dear friend will remember Ed's laugh- ing brown eyes when he was planning some mischief... he was a fun -loving man who delighted in making people happy. We have so many memories of him which we will cherish forever. VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Fire Department .....................945.2121 Fire Department Non -Emergency .......945-4066 Police Department ...................945-2131 Police Department Non -Emergency .....945-8636 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 Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No, 1 Deerfield. Illinois CARIPRE-SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 • • Printed at Standard Printing Service, Inc. (312) 498-6126 G (s �1 )Y )Y )Y fc )Y :Y t:k� �: %i: )Y:': f: d::::': )Y d: is i::Y is is �:': x :'::Y *:'; ;::Y )Y x )Y •4 :Y x ;:',::Y :Y :::Y':::::''..'::': k:'c �::Y t ::'::Y k X :::Y *'C:'C)Y �:'c x:Y:Y x:Y:Y)Y :Y:" )Y i:)Y)Y � tF'k �:Y April 1988 A Newsletter Presented By The Deerfi.eld Police Department �r:'c)Y 4ci::Y )Yir:': sY � �:': 4: i::Y:'c it :::':)Yx)': �:Y:Y)Yt.:'::Y)Y:': J'r)Yi: )Y � •� )Y)Y:Y:'.:'::'t:Y'::::'::'::::; :Y * ;: )Y ;c icx ::'.ck •� )'tx' :t)Y )Y)Yxk *)Y irk x)Yx)Yx)Y �� )Y it d: * icy CON GAMES AND SWINDLES Most: of us think that we couldn't be tricked into handi.ng over hard earned money for a phoney deal. But con artists are experts in human psychology. They know how to gain your conf.i.dence wi.th smooth talk and a professi.onal manner. Con artists and hustlers often prey on people who are not used to making decisions about: home repair or are not knowledgeable about busi.ness investments or banking practices. But they'll try their tactics on anyone! Here are several common frauds and suggest:ions on how t.o avoi.d si.mi.lar scams. 0 Home Repair Fraud A serviceman comes to your door offering a free i.nspecti.on of your homes heating uni.t, ai.r conditioner, or water heater. If you are a new owner, he may say that he serviced the unit for the previ.ous owner. He then goes down to the basement, or outside to do the inspection, and when you are not looki.ng, he squirts li.quid on the unit to simulate a leak. He mi.ght even punch a hole in the unit and tell you it needs to be replaced altogether. Lucki.ly, he says he can gi.ve you a great deal on a new unit.. And i.f you gi.ve him a cash deposi.t immedi.at:ely, he can install it: the next day. You either never see the serviceman again, or you end up wit :h a high priced replacement. that you didn't: need in the first place. Another common ploy is for a person to come to your door and say he has been working down the street and happened to notice your roof or driveway needs repair. He just happens to have extra material left over from the other job and the price he quotes you seems li.ke a real bargain. If he works on a place that's hard to check like the roof, he may do no work at all, or he may use i.nferi.or materi.al that washes away with the first rai.n. The con man might say co the home owner that the price he quoted was per container and demand a considerably larger amount of money. Either way resi.dent:s should be cautious of people soliciting like this. Bank Examiner Scam r The bank examiner scam involves a person representing himself as an official of your bank. The person explains t.hat. t:here has been some irregularit.ies wit.h your account.. The phoney bank official t.ells you t:hat t:here has been several withdrawals from your account. and he suspect.s a dishonest bank employee. The con man asks for your assist.ance in cat:ching the dishonest: employee, all you have to do is go do the bank and withdraw money from your account. The person will then meet you in t-he parking lot: and give you a receipt: for t:he money. He tells you the money will be deposited back intro your account and then thanks you for your assistance. The receipt: is obviously worthless and the victim has been conned out of t:he money. Here are a few good rules to remember regardless of the con game or swindle. 1. No bank official, police officer, or federal official will ask you to withdraw money from your account. 2. Don't discuss personal finances with strangers, includi.ng credit card informat:i.on. 3. Use direct: deposit for social security or retirement checks. 4. Before letting anyone perform services for you veri.fy their busi.ness credentials to see if they are an establi.shed business with references. 5. Don't allow people t:o use "hard sell" techniques. Check a cont:ract over fully, if necessary wait a day or two before si.gni.ng. 6. Be wary of cash only propositions. 7. Offers that seem too good to be true are probably just that, too good to be true! 7'C...,i'7'C.... �C �C JC JC 4A::i'CiC)'f�C)'C iC �'�i'C).r......0 ViC)Yn �C i.'�iC)'C)',ri'iC)'C.C4)rC 4JC X)�'i...r.iC)'C)'C �C iC)'C iC iC iC JCA JC JC JC.I. JC �i'C �i'C) ':'C .'C �i'C iC :'C • . r. ... . ..... ........ .. .. . ...... . t,* IF YOU SUSPECT CRIMINAL ACTIVITY OR ARE SUSPICIOUS OF ANYONE, CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.%* Emergencies 945-2131 Non Emergencies 945-8636 SOLICITORS A business must apply for a license if they want to solicit door to door. If a permit to soli.ci.t is issued, the individual(s) may soli.ci.t between 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. No soliciting is allowed on Sundays and nati.onal holidays. Residents who do not want solicitors to come to their door should post a "No solicitors or peddlers invited" sign on their front door. Solicitors should depart immediately and qui.etly upon viewing the notice. "No solicitors..." si.gns are available at the Police Department and the Village Hall. INTERPRETERS VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS SOLICITOR'S PERMIT REGISTRATION No. -- EFFECTIVE �Q EXPIRES ob _ THIS PERMIT NOT VALID UNLESS PHOTOGRAPHIS ATTACHED HERE This Is NOT AN APPROVAL of the baser, merchandise, services, or methods used. Sample soli.citor's permit reduced 35% The Police Department is looking for residents who would be willing to volunteer some of their time. Occasionally we come in contact with people who speak a foreign language and communicat:ing with them may be very difficult:. If anyone speaks a foreign language fluently and would be willing to translate for us we would greatly appreciate t:he assistance. You can contact Deputy Chief Tom Skrabala or Officer Eric Lundahl at: 945-8636 Published by: Deerfield Police Depart.ment. Chief. of Police Richard Brandt 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, I1. 60015 r "Police Beat." edited by Officer Eric. Lundahl l