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March,1991 Vol.12 No.1
SPRING IS COMING!!!
- -You know Spring is just around the corner when we use this item as our opening reminder!
TUESDAY, APRIL 5th...that's the day the scavenger will begin yard waste collection this year,
continuing each Tuesday thereafter until mid -December. You all cooperated so well last year
that the program ran very smoothly - and we really appreciated it!
Just to remind you: you must use the "Deerfield Recycles" bags which are available for pur-
chase at local stores. Income from the sale of the bags helps to defray the cost of the col-
lection program so that residents who use the service pay a greater portion of the cost. Also,
about bundled brush (which is sticks and branches greater than I" thick) ... the brush will be
collected on the first Tuesday of each month from April through mid -December. Separate col-
lection of.brush is necessary so that it can be chipped and shredded before composting.
ELECTION DAY, 1991
Local elections will be held on TUESDAY, APRIL 2nd. You'll be voting for:
VILLAGE: Three Trustees for four year terms
LIBRARY: Two Board Members for six year terms
PARK DISTRICT: Three Commissioners for four year terms
March 4th is the last day to register. You can vote absentee in person beginning on March.11th
at the West Deerfield Township Hall, 858 Waukegan Road. For details regarding voting, call
the Town Clerk's office at 945-8317.
Each of the above offices has a direct effect on you as a Deerfield resident. BE SURE YOU
VOTE!!! Unless you do, how can you make certain you. have the representation you deserve?
PUBLIC WORKS AWARDS
For the second time in three years, the Village has received an award from the Consulting
Engineers Council of Illinois. The Engineering Excellence Awards Competition recognizes
projects on the basis of technical competence and innovative solutions to engineering prob-
lems.
In 1989, Deerfield and the Ciorba Group Consulting Engineers received the award for the
Kates Road Bridge. This year, Deerfield and Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers received
a second award for our two satellite wastewater pumping stations located in residential areas.
One of these facilities is on Deerfield Road along the West Fork and the other is at the end
of Warwick Road on the Middle Fork. It's unusual for a community of our size to receive this
recognition ..... and we've done it twice IN three years .... a well -deserved honor!
TIF FUNDS DISTRIBUTED
At their December 17, 1990 meeting, the Mayor and Board of Trustees voted to distribute
Lake -Cook Road Tax Increment Financing funds to local governmental agencies. Following is
a statement made that evening by Mayor Bernard Forrest which explains that action and how
it benefits the community:
"Few events give elected government officials more -satisfaction than achieving long term econo-
mic objectives in less time than originally anticipated. Such occasions are rare because of
the many financial variables involved in the process. Tonight, however, we have an opportunity
to recognize such an achievement. Back in 1982, the Village of Deerfield became one of the
first communities in Illinois to take advantage of newly adopted State legislation providing
for the rehabilitation of blighted areas, improving business areas or developing industrial
sites. Referred to as Tax Increment Financing, this funding mechanism allows municipalities
to designate a specific area as a TIF District and to develop a plan to improve property
values to pay for land acquisition or public works projects necessary to assist redevelopment.
The law provides for the district to retain all taxes generated from any increases in assessed
valuation during the existence of the district in order to pay the costs of public improvement.
"After meeting extensive public hearing requirements, the Village Board, in June of 1982,
passed ordinances establishing the Lake -Cook Road Tax Increment Financing District. Although
principally directed at the Brickyard property (a former landfill site), the district encom-
passed 324 acres lying both north and south of Lake -Cook Road. The Redevelopment Plan for
the district called for such improvements as land acquisition, the extension of Pfingsten
Road to meet Kates Road, expansion of the Wastewater Reclamation Plant, various utility ex-
tensions, and a new public works facility... all necessary to serve the area.
"State Statutes allow TIF districts to exist for a 23 year period. Although never anticipated
to last that long, the Village has been able to expedite its projects and, because of cor-
responding development of the area, is now able to distribute funds to the various local gov-
ernments. Tonight we have a resolution before us to authorize the release of surplus revenues
to the Lake and Cook County Collectors' offices for redistribution as provided by law. This
amounts to significant new revenue for these agencies which, we trust, will translate into a
savings to the taxpayers.
"According to our estimates, for example, Elementary School District #109 will receive
$781,000; High School District #113 - $711,000; Lake County - $234,000. The Village's share
of the TIF funds from that part of the district located north of Lake -Cook Road is $245,000.
I am proposing, this evening, that we pass an ordinance abating this amount from the 1990 Tax
Levy. Along with those abatements approved at our -last Board meeting, this would bring our
levy to $3,921,988---$10,000 less than last year's levy.
"When we formed the district eight years ago, it was based on the premise that all local
taxing units would eventually benefit by it. Even though we are not dissolving it this evening,
since some projects remain uncompleted, we have reached our objective of increased assessed
valuation through controlled development. This initial distribution serves as a dividend check
for the investment made in long-term financial planning. We can take a great deal of pride in
being one of the first (if not only) communities in Illinois to achieve this status."
1990 CENSUS
The Bureau of the Census has advised Deer-
field that its 1990 population was 17,327.
This is a .6% decrease from the 1980 Census
figure of 17,432. Since additional housing
units were constructed during the past decade,
this suggests that the trend to smaller house-
hold sizes, first observed in the 1970's,
continues.
'91-'92 BUDGET
Work is underway on the annual budget for
the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1991.
Village staff will present a proposed bud-
get tn the Mayor and Board of Trustees in
early March. A public hearing will be held
on the document at the April 15th Village
Board meeting. Your comments and sugges-
tions on projects and services are welcome.
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SANITARY SEWER PROBLEMS??
TORNADO WARNING
Your service line is the portion of the sani-
tary sewer from your house to the street...
16the rest is ours. If you have a problem
ith the sewer, contact the Public Works
Department and they'll inspect the Village
line to make sure it's flowing properly. If
not, the problem will be corrected. But if
the main line is clear, you'll be advised to
contact a plumber to clean your service line.
Contact Public Works directly at 317-7245
between 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.,.After hours
and on weekends, call the Police non -emergency
number...945-8636. An "on call" Public Works
employee will be dispatched to inspect.the
main sewer line.
SPEAKING OF EMERGENCIES ...
The changeover to emergency phone #9-1-1 is
a great success, with few problems... thanks
to you. Did you know that when you, dial 9-1-1
and it,rings (even though you hang up or are
unable to speak), the pertinent information
is immediately displayed on the screen? If
the caller hangs up, the Dispatcher calls
back and if there's no answer, a car is dis-
patched to see what the problem is. Isn't
;hat comforting?
REMEMBER, though, for non -emergency Police
assistance, call 945-8636... leave 9-1-1 for
those who need emergency help.
LET'S GO HALVERS!
We encourage you to take advantage of our
sidewalk sale! We'll pay 50% of the cost of
a new sidewalk (and possibly curbs) in front
of your home. We'll do all the paper work
and supervise the construction. Interested?
Call the Public Works Department at 317-7245.
RING FOR THE NURSE!
The Deerfield Nurses' Association has a num-
ber of rehabilitative and sick room supplies
available for loan. Although there's no fee
for the items, donations are gratefully appre-
ciated. 24 hour advance calls are taken after
7:30 P.M. at 945-8096.
With tornado season approaching, we'd like
to remind you of our warning system! If
a tornado is actually spotted,'the sirens
will sound for ONE FULL MINUTE. Don't
confuse this with the regular tests of
the sirens...on the first Tuesday of each
month at 10:00 A.M.
BLOOD DRIVE
The next blood drive will be held SUNDAY,
March 3rd in the Pine Room at the Jewett
Park Community Center, from 8:00 A.M. to
noon. If you want to make an appoint-
ment, call 298-9660. Otherwise, just
appear and donate. As we all know, there's
a critical need for donors!
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
If you'd like to serve on one of the ad-
visory Boards/Councils/Commissions, call
the Village Hall for an application. The
Manpower Commission interviews all appli-
cants and submits recommendations to the
Mayor and Board of Trustees. There are
currently vacancies on the Safety Council,
Youth Council and Cable Advisory Board.
MAKE A NOTE
- Building permits are required for re-
modeling work. Please check with the
Building Department .or call 945-5000.
- Commonwealth Edison's number to report
a power outage is 1-800-EDISON-1.
Garbage cans can NOT be placed at the
curb before sundown on the night before
the pick-up and must be removed from the
curb the'day of the pick-up.
PARK FOR FREE in V i 11 age commuter lots
after 10:00 A.R. on weekdays and all 'day
on weekends and holidays.
USE 9.1.1 FOR POLICE & FIRE EMERGENCIES
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Some residents have questioned the timing on the traffic signals for pedestrian crossings
at intersections in the Village Center. They are concerned that the signal changes to
"DON'T WALK" before they complete the crossing. Not to worry ... that's the way it should
be. The "DON'T`WALK" indication warns you not to "start" crossing. If you're already in
the intersection, you have plenty of time to complete the crossing. Don't panic; you have
the right-of-way!
SARA LEE PROPERTY
There's nothing new to report on the
Sara Lee property other than that it's
for sale. Prior to any change in its
present zoning, the Plan Commission will
hold extensive public hearings to provide
ample opportunity for public comment.
OFFICE HOURS
The Village Hall is open from 8:00 A.M. to
4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Water
bills can be dropped off any time at the
Police Department or in the depository on
the south side of the building (by the
mail box).
ILLEGAL DOWNSPOUTS
YOU'RE AN OLD TIMER IF ...
IF you remember when Deerfield children at-
tended high school in Highland Park. The
present Deerfield High School was built in
1959 (hence its address of 1959 Waukegan Road)
and the first classes of Freshmen and Sopho-
mores started in the Fall of 1960. The first
graduating class ... 1964.
AND EVEN BEFORE THAT
You're really an old timer if you remember
when there was a gas station on the corner
where Ford Pharmacy is now located.
In order to reduce the overload on sanitary sewers during periods of heavy rain, the
Village Code prohibits downspouts from being connected to the sanitary sewer system.
These illegal connections must be abated. It is a relatively simple process in which
the Village is willing to assist. Call the Public Works Department at 317-7245 if you
have any questions about your downspouts. This Spring, inspectors will be checking all
residential areas to assure compliance. Avoid a citation and, more importantly, help
your neighborhood avoid basement flooding.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD Bulk Rate
U.S. POSTAGE
850 Waukegan Road PAID
Deerfield Illinois 60015 Permit No. 1
Deerfield, Illinois
Fire Department 911 CAR/PRE-SORT
Fire Department Non -Emergency ............945-4066
Police Department ............................911
Police Department Non -Emergency ..........945-8636
Village Hall..............................945.5000
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor POSTAL CUSTOMER
Marvin W. Ehlers
TRUSTEES Edwin B. Seidman DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
James L. Marovitz Vernon E. Swanson
Harriet Rosenthal J. Robert York
Robert D. Franz, Village Manager
Marjorie Emery, D-Tales Editor
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Child Passenger Safety
February loth - 16th is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. To -commemorate -
this week we have a few reminders about the importance of child safety seats and safety
belts.
Why child car seats?
The body of a child is different from an adult in a number of ways. The skull is softer and
much larger in proportion to the rest of the body. The rib cage is thinner and more elastic.
The young child's prominent abdomen provides only limited protection to the large internal
organs. These factors make it important that special considerations be given to providing
protection for the infant and child.
A.small child's heavy head makes him very likely to suffer serious head injuries even at
low speed accidents. If there is a crash or sudden stop a youngster standing on the seat
can fall forward striking some part of the vehicle's interior. Even a child sitting on
the lap of an adult isn't safe. In an accident, a 10 pound child riding in a car traveling
30 mph is thrown forward at a force of 300 pounds.
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How do car seats work?
A car seat like (A) faces backwards
for infants who weigh up to 20 pounds.
(C (B) is an example of a seat intended
for children who weigh up to 40 pounds.
(C) is a booster seat for children who
have outgrown the previous seat, but
seat belts are not appropriaey-yet -
Some manufacturers guidelines vary so
be sure to read and follow the
manufacturers instructions for your
car seat.
Child car seats work like safety belts except
that they are more effective for younger
children. The benefits of car seats include:
I. They take advantage of the "ride down"
effect. The belts begin to stop the child
as the car is stopping.
2. Car seats distribute impact over time. As
the belts stretch, the child is given more (11 C"C TAcr• (a ew(SLOW MC „RpA
distance and time to stop.
3. They distribute forces over the child's body. The shock and crash forces are absorbed by the
strongest parts of a child's body.
4. They prevent the child from striking the cars interior, or another passenger.
5. A car seat confines the child to one location in the car. This helps you maintain control
of the car by keeping your mind - and eyes - on the road.
Did you know... in Illinois children under the age of 4 must be secured in a child safety seat.
Children 4 or 5 years of age must be secured in a safety seat or a safety belt. It's the
drivers responsibility to make sure children 6 years old and under 16 are buckled --up when in
the front seat. A parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 4 years must provide
a child safety seat to.any one who transports their child.
Car Seat Program
In the last newsletter we announced a loaner program for child car seats. Here's a quick
reminder about it. The Deerfield Patrolman's Association, Deerfield Optimist Club, and the
Deerfield - Lincolnshire Rotary Club have purchased childrens car seats. The seats are for
children from birth to 40 pounds. The police department will lend these car seats on a limited
basis to Deerfield residents. Our hope is that new residents, grandparents, or visiting
relatives will take advantage of the program. We're happy to say that a number of people have
taken advantage of the program. To inquire about the program call the police department on
the non emergency line 945-8636 and ask for Officer Lundahl or Officer Anfenson.
Adult Safety Belt and Shoulder Harness
The adult lap belt should be used when the child has outgrown his/her car seat. It is very
important that the adult belts are adjusted properly. The adult lap belt should be worn low
and snug and crossing the thighs and hips, never across the stomach. The shoulder/lap belt
combination should also have the lap belt low and snug with the shoulder belt crossing the
chest. If the shoulder belt crosses the face or neck, place it behind the child (never under
the arm). The child should lean forward to make certain he does not strike the car's
interior. If contact is made, move the child to the back seat. When the shoulder belt is
in use, there should be no more than one inch of slack in the belt.
While on the subject of child safety we would be remiss if we didn't mention adult seat belt
use. Remember to set an example. Children want, more than anything, to be like adults. If
adults consistently buckle up then so will children.
Air Bags ... protect front seat occupants in a frontal crash. In a frontal crash of about 12 mph
or more, air bags inflate automatically, keeping front seat occupants from violent impact with
the hard interior surfaces of the car. However, air bags are just one part of a total occupant
protection system. For maximum protection.in all types of crashes - side, rear and rollover
collisions, drivers and passengers should always wear seat belts.
Published by: Deerfield Police Department Chief of Police Richard Brandt
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, I1. 60015
"Police Beat" edited by Officer Eric Lundahl
Portions of this newsletter, and artwork, obtained from Illinois
Department of Transportation and 111. Coalition for Safety Belt Use.