Vol. 11, No. 1 - Feb 1990LLKISSING
February,1990 Vol.11 No.1
RECYCLING YARD WASTE
At their February-5th meeting, the Mayor and Board of Trustees accepted the report of the Energy
Advisory and Resource Recovery Commission on a YARD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM. As most of you
know, the State of Illinois has set a July 1, 1990 deadline for the separate collection and
composting of yard waste. As of that date, the scavenger can no longer accept regular garbage
mixed with grass, leaves and brush. That material must be collected and disposed of separately.
Details have not been finalized but here are some of the highlights of the proposed program:
- Only paper bags will be allowed since plastic is not as biodegradable.
- Yard waste will be collected only once a week - probably the first pickup of the week
since most people do their yard work on the weekends.
- Brush will be collected only once a month, separated from other yard waste and either
bagged or tied in 1' to 4' long bundles.
- In all likelihood, the Fall leaf vacuum program will be expanded to more than "one pass"
on each residential street.
- Together with Libertyville, Lincolnshire and Vernon Hills, the Village has been awarded
a grant from the State that involves using Lake•County Forest Preserve property for a
compost site, thus reducing Village costs for the program.
As evidenced by your cooperation with the recycling program, we're confident you'll respond as
well to these new regulations.
Future D-TALES will outline this program more specifically. In the meantime, there's something
you can do to help! If you're in the market for a new lawnmower,.make it one that mulches so
that bagging grass clippings is unnecessary. This type mower, together with a mini -compactor;
Will allow you to compost yard waste, reducing the volume for collection at the curb.
BLOOD DONORS NEEDED
The next blood drive is Sunday, March 4th, at
the Community Center, from 8:00 A.M. to noon.
Call 298-9660 for an appointment or just walk
right in!
HECK OUT CABLE
'Don't forget to tune in Channel 3 on cable for
important messages regarding Village happenings.
IT FIGURES!
The Mayor and Board are currently working on
the budget for the fiscal year beginning on
May 1st. You're encouraged to submit your
comments on Deerfield's general operations.
What services do you like? Or what ser-
vices could you do without?
The proposed budget will be available for
public review on March 23rd, and the public
hearing will be held on April 16th.
In late January, the !tillage took a significant stop in Its efforts to effectuate redevelopment within the Village
Center. Following is Mayor Bernard Forrest's statement regarding this action:
"Since December, 1986, whan a Tax Increment Financing District was established in the Village
Center, Deerfield has attempted to encourage a major redevelopment project within our downtown
area. Although some private initiative has occurred, neither the scope nor the quality of the
plans has warranted public investment.
To this point, the Village has taken a "wait -and -see approach to commercial redevelopment,
limiting its actions to street improvements, additional commuter parking, acquisition of the
Callner site and the Streetscape Beautification Program. In my opinion, this has been a prudent
course, but one which needs reevaluation if the Village Center is ever to become the focal point
of our community.
To that end, I am proposing this evening that the Board of Trustees approve an Option Agreement
for purchasing the 50,000 square foot Knaak property located at the southeast corner of Waukegan
and Deerfield _Roads.. _ Th.i.s site_, and. -other parce.l.s_wi_thi:n that -quadrant, -.offer the best oppor- _- - -
tunity for new development. By securing an option, the Village will be in a position to invite
several development proposals and negotiate with that developer whose plan is in the best in-
terests of the community.
The option is for a twelve month period at a sale price of $1.5 million. Within the first six
months of the option year, the Village can choose to terminate the option. This period should
allow ample time for the Village to evaluate the potential development of the quadrant and to
decide if the last six months of the option should be taken at a cost of $2,500 per month.
Also this evening, I am recommending that.the Board approve the purchase of the property at
755 Waukegan Road. This is the Christian Science Reading Room property which is a critical
parcel to any future redevelopment in the southeast quadrant. The purchase price of $300,000 1
equates to $30 per square foot - the same price paid by the Village for the Callner site at
the southwest corner of Waukegan and Deerfield Roads and with the price of the Knaak property.
In taking this somewhat unique but pragmatic initiative, it should be noted that several
developers have expressed interest in a public -private partnership in the southeast quadrant.
Tonight's actions will demonstrate the Village's proactive position with respect to this re-
development and encourage private sector participation and investment.
It is our intention to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) outlining the basic parameters for
redevelopment. A Task Force comprised of the Chairperson and one other member from the Plan
Commission, Village Center Development Commission and Appearance Review Commission will serve
as the primary_steer_ing_committee. A Vi1Tage- Trustee ..will chair the commi.t.tee..__Af-ter_.some
initial pre -planning meetings to establish redevelopment criteria, the Task Force will screen
proposals, interview applicants and make a recommendation to the Board on a preferred plan
and developer. To assist them in this effort, I am proposing that the Village retain a land
use planner with significant experience in the economics of downtown redevelopment.
Upon reviewing the Task Force report, the Village Board will negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement
outlining the basic provisions for improving the site. I wish to emphasize that in all cases
the regular land -use procedures will be followed, including public hearings by any and all
Village Boards and Commissions having jurisdiction.
In summary, I believe that the Village has reached a crucial crossroads on the future of its
Village Center. We can continue to patiently wait for something good to happen and hope for the
best, or we can assume a leadership role at this point in aggressively seeking redevelopment
of the southeast quadrant. At least initially, these transactions represent a minimal financial
commitment at a reasonable risk. Unless we are prepared to step forward and take the initiative,
it is unlikely that improvements to the Village Center will become a reality in the near
future."
STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM
VILLAGE PLAZA
Engineering is underway for the 1990 Street
rehabilitation Program. The roadways ex-
ected to be resurfaced are:
CASTLEWOOD LANE from Central Avenue to
Tennaqua Lane.
CENTRAL AVENUE from Mallard Lane to Pine
Street and from Appletree Lane to Castle-
wood Lane.
CHESTNUT STREET from Osterman Avenue to
Hazel Avenue.
JEWETT PARK DRIVE from the Village Hall
parking lot to Lindemann's Pharmacy.
These streets were selected due both to their
condition and to the heavy traffic volume.
In addition, the Illinois Department of
Transportation is planning -to resurface the
intersections of Waukegan and. Deerfield
Roads and Waukegan and Lake -Cook Roads. All
of these projects are expected to occur
between June and September of this year.
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INTERESTED IN HELPING OTHERS?
0lenkirk School in Deerfield needs volun-
eers to help students who have developmen-
tal disabilities. Volunteers will be
trained to help feed and assist children
in pre -vocational work, to help instruct_
children in functional living skills as
well as arts; crafts, gym classes and
community outings.
If you have time to give to help special
people, call Eleanor Moseley, Volunteer
Coordinator, at 272-5111.
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THIS AND THAT
* State law requires that you have at least
one smoke detector within 15' of every bed-
room and each single family residence must
have at least one smoke detector on every
story, including the basement.
* Curbside recycling is on FRIDAYS. Put
your little green container out, filled to
the brim, and help us solve the solid waste
problem.
14In the event of a neighborhood electrical
ower failure, PLEASE call COMM ED directly at
291-3200. DON'T call the Police because they
can only refer you to COMM ED. If you tie
up the Police emergency lines, you prevent
real emergency calls from getting through!
We've gone out for bids on the new plaza
at the southwest corner of Deerfield and
Waukegan Roads. As you can see in the
sketch, it's a scaled down version of the
original plan. Construction will begin
as'soon as weather permits.
Deerfield Road
MAKE SOME CONCRETE PLANS!
For several years, the Village has offered
residents the opportunity to replace side-
walks and or/curbs in front of their homes
on a 50/50 cost sharing basis. The
specifics of the program are:
- This applies only to public walks and
curbs which may be hazardous to pedestrians.
After the Village bids the project
(but before the work begins), money is
collected from the residents.
- There are limited Village funds avail-
able so the program is on a first -come,
first -served basis. If you're interested,
you must sign up before April 1st.
For more details, call Barbara Bishop in
the Engineering Department, 945-5000.
ARID A -ONE, AND A•TWO ...
The 1990 Decennial Census is coming soon! On March 23rd, each household will receive in the
mail a questionnaire from the United States Bureau of the Census. Most households will be
asked to respond to only 14 basic questions concerning age, race, gender the number of people •.
who live in the household and housing value or rent. A few households will be asked to respond
to an additional 45 questions including education, means of travel to work, and income. You
will be asked to return the questionnaire through the mail in a provided postage -paid envelope.
to the Census Bureau on or very soon after April 1st.
It is important that every household in Deerfield participates in the census. The total number
of people counted influences not only the number of voices that represent us in Washington and
Springfield, but also the amount of your tax dollar that is returned to Deerfield by the
Federal and State governments. Of course, a complete count also provides an accurate picture
of who we are.
It shouldn't take long to fill out the questionnaire. Even the longer version should take an
average of only 40 minutes. By law, your responses are absolutely confidential for 72 years!
Only Census Bureau staff see the individual questionnaires. There is NO possibility for anyone
else - including the IRS, the FBI, Immigration, the Tax Assessor or welfare officials to identify
individual respondents or households.
If you -have any questions about the census or the questionnaire, please contact Barbara Houpt; -- +
Director of Community Development, at 945-5000.
PERMIT US TO KELP YOU
Are you planning improvements inside or outside your home? Don't forget to check with the
Building Department to find out whether you need a permit for the work. Although there is a
charge for the permit, the benefits make it well worth while. A Building Inspector will review.
the plans to determine conformance with applicable building codes and compliance with Village
ordinances. During the construction, inspections will be made to confirm that the improvements
are being made according to your plans. This is a service provided for your protection as well is
as the Village's.
A permit application can be obtained from the Building Department
north of the Village Hall). Be sure to check the map on the wall
shows the Village's programmed capital construction projects whic
improvements - even those that don't need a permit. For example,
new lawn until a sewer project is completed.
Any questions? Please call the Building Department, 945-5000.
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
Robert D. Franz, Village Manager
Marjorie Emery, D-Tales Editor
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Mal -laudatory Insurance Law
Since January 1, 1990 all Illinoi.s motorists are required to have liability insurance on
their motor vehicles. We hope this will clarify any questions you may have.
There is a mi.ni.mum liability limi.t required for all regi.stered cars, trucks, motorcycles,
buses and recreational vehicles for any one accident.
$20,000 - Injury to or death of one person.
$40,000 - Injury or death of more than one person.
$15,000 - Damage to property of others.
** Some vehicle classes require higher liability under exi.sti.ng laws. ***
It's important to remember that everyone who operates a motor vehicle must: have evidence of
liabi.lity insurance carried wi.thi.n the vehicle. If you leave the proof of insurance in the
glove box of the vehi.cle i.t's there i.f another family member drives it:.
Evidence of i.nsurance may i.nclude the followi.ng...
An Illi.noi.s i.nsurance card. The card must: include,
the owner's name, policy number, effective and
expirat:i.on dates, vehicle make, `year and
identi.ficati.on number. Here's a sample insurance '
card.
If you don't have an i.nsurance card like this one
play it safe and check wi.th your insurance company
to determine if you're in compliance.
Other forms of proof i.nclude...
A certi.fi.cate of insurance.
ILLINOIS INSURANCE CARD
99999 XYZ Insurance Company Springfield, IL
INSURED
John -0.-Public-
POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE DATE EXPIRATION DATE
HY12-4321.045 11.17.89 06.17.90
YEAR MAKE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1988 Mercury 1P38328-7JL1135829
KEEP THIS COPY IN YOUR CAR
A current declaration page of a li.abi.li.ty poli.cy, or a liability insurance binder.
A current: receipt for payment of a li.abili.ty insurance premium.
A current rental agreement for the vehicle for a period of less than one year.
(Vehicles leased for one year or more are subject to the law.)
When purchasing a new car - The combination of proof of purchase of the vehicle wi.thi.n •
sixty days and the current insurance -card for the vehicle replaced by the purchase. _
Evidence of insurance issued by the Secretary of State.
Exempt from the mandatory insurance laws are...
Trailers and other non -motorized vehicles.
Inoperable or stored vehicles.
Vehicles not subject to registration for operation on highways.
Hamel security
Delaying a thief for four minutes
is usually enough to prevent entry
into a house or apartment. It is
almost impossible to make a home
"crime proof" - but: it is easy to
make entry difficult and frustrate
a criminal. Just follow these tips
and help all of us in Deerfield
deter crime.
All doors that lead outside should
be solid -core wood or metal. Each
door should fi.t it's frame tightly
with no more than a 1/8 inch gap
between the door and frame.
Deadbolt locks provide good protect:i.e
even ones with a key. An average siz
A oor can easily break most chain lock. L,V11 L LVLrCL LV 11d VC LV4KD
installed on garage doors, basement. doors, patio doors, and any other
doors that: lead outside.
Remember to never open the door to anyone you don't know without first verifying the persons
identi.t:y. If you have children stress this with them also.
Thieves look for sliding glass doors because they are easy to open. Bolster any existing
locks by placing a solid strip of wood in the track of the closed door. Thieves may also
try to lift the door of.f its track. Adjust the rollers so the door cannot be lifted, off and
consider installing screws along the upper track of the door. Leave enough room for the
door to slide, but not: enough to lift the door off itstrack.
Overgrown limbs, bushes, or landscaping couldblock a neighbor or passerby from observing
someone on your property.
Criminals avoi.d the spotlight. Porches and all entrances should be well lighted.
To disguise the fact that: you're not home ... use timers to turn on light:s and a radio at:
appropriate times. Never leave a dark house, i.t's an open invi.tat:i.on.
And, of course, the best crime prevention device around is a good neighbor. When neighbors
band together, crime can be decreased.
If you are interested in more information contract the police department. If you want to go
one step further, organize a group of neighbors and give us a call, we would like to talk
to neighborhood groups about crime prevention. The non -emergency number is 945-8636.
. Published by: Deerfield Police Depart:ment Chief. of Police Richard Brandt
850 Waukegan Rd.
Deerfield, Il. 60015
"Poli.ce Beat." edited by Officer Eric Lundahl
McGruff courtesy of the Ill. Criminal Justice Authorit:y