Vol. 19, No. 1 - Mar 1997I
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MARCH 1997 - VOL. 19 NO. 1
Since 1980, the Village has published a newsletter to keep our residents informed and up-to-date on
various issues in the community. Now, D-Tales has a fresh new look. We hope that you like it and
continue to read it regularly. Our objective remains the same .... to provide useful and timely information in
a simple format.
ELECTION DAY 1997
Local elections will be held on TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST. The following local government offices will be on the
ballot:
VILLAGE: Mayor and three Trustees (4 year terms)
LIBRARY: Two Board Members (6 year terms)
PARK DISTRICT: Three Commissioners (4 year terms)
TOWNSHIP: Supervisor, Clerk, Assessor, four Trustees (all are 4 year terms)
The last day to register is March 3rd. You can vote absentee in person, beginning on March loth, at the West
Deerfield Township Office, 858 Waukegan Road. For details regarding voting, call the Town Clerk's office at
945-8317.
BLOOD DRIVE
The next blood drive is Sunday, March 2nd at the
Jewett Park Fieldhouse/Senior Center, 835 Hazel
Avenue, between 8:00 A.M. and 1 P.M. No
appointment is necessary.... just drop in and give the
gift of life.
ANNUAL BUDGET
Work is underway on the annual budget for the
fiscal year beginning May 1, 1997. Village staff will
present a proposed budget to the Mayor and Board
of Trustees in early March. A public hearing will be
held on the document at the April 21st Village
Board meeting.
Your comments and suggestions on projects and
services are welcome. The proposed budget will be
available at the Village Hall for inspection thirty
days prior to the public hearing.
YARD WASTE PROGRAM
Beginning on Tuesday, April 1st, yard waste service
will resume each Tuesday and will continue through
December 9th. Remember:
> Use regular 30 gallon paper garden waste
bags (not plastic).
> A recycling sticker must be placed on each
bag. Stickers are $1.25 each and can be
purchased at the Village Hall, Deerbrook
Jewel/Osco, Commons Jewel and Deerfield
Hardware.
> Bundled brush will also be accepted on
Tuesdays (no stickers required). Brush must
be no more than 4' long and 30" in
circumference, tied in a bundle.
> Both yard waste bags and bundled brush
must be placed at the curb.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROGRAM
Here is some good news about property taxes!
In December, the Village Board passed a resolution
reallocating over $6.6 million from the Lake Cook
Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. For the
seventh consecutive year, the Village has distributed
funds to various local governments in Lake and
Cook Counties. In Lake County, the allocations
were:
School District #109 -
$962,391
School District #113 -
$777,542
Fire District -
$230,119
Village -
$215,882
Lake County -
$219,221
Park District -
$191,556
Library -
$ 81,722
The Lake Cook Road TIF District has been a huge
success story with all local taxing bodies sharing in
the benefits. Once again, the Village used its
allocation to reduce our annual tax levy. This -is the
fifth successive year we've decreased our portion
of the property tax bill.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
This time of year brings a
flurry of home improvements,
most of which require a
building permit from the
Village. They are required to
assure that work will be
completed safely and. in
compliance with all Village
codes. Remodeling and
construction projects such as: room additions,
electrical and plumbing work, fences, fireplaces,
patios and decks, roofing, siding, sewer repairs,
pools and driveways all require a permit. Play it
safe and call the Building Division at 945-5000
before you begin work. And, please remember that
contractors are not allowed to put their business
signs in your front yard while doing work on your
property.
COMMUNITY EVENT SCHEDULE
Want to schedule a major community event? Well,
you'll obviously want to encourage a large turnout
to insure the success of your event. Check the
Community Calendar before you plan your event to
make sure that no other community group has
something on the day you want. Call the Deerfield
Park District, 945-0650, and tell Public Information
Coordinator Brenda Segal the date you have in
mind. She'll let you know if it's clear and place you
on the calendar. There are so many worthy
organizations and events in Deerfield, why compete
with each other?
Once again, the Village is offering its sidewalk
replacement program whereby it shares, on a 50/50 �.
basis, repairs to public sidewalks along residential
properties. Many of our residents have already
availed themselves of this program, and we would
like to encourage others to take advantage of it.
By combining several sidewalk replacement projects
under one bid, the Village can secure far better
prices for this work than if they were contracted for
individually. More importantly, we will do all of the
work, from preparing the specifications to awarding
the job and guaranteeing the quality of the work.
All residents are urged to check the sidewalk in front
of their homes. Together, we can make sidewalks
safer for pedestrians and,.at.the same time, enhance
the appearance of your property. If you would like
to participate in this program, call the Engineering
Department at 317-2490-as soon as possible, but no
later than May 1 st. Ask about our Curb
Replacement Program as well.
OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD
The Deerfield Youth Council would like your help
in nominating deserving young men and women for
the Jeffrey Werner Outstanding Youth Award. This.
award was first presented in 1969 as a memorial to
Jeffrey Werner, a Deerfield teenager who, despite a
terminal illness, distinguished himself in service to
his community.
Nomination forms are available at the Village Hall.
Please return completed forms to the attention of
Barbara Bishop, Village of Deerfield, 850 Waukegan
Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015. The deadline for
accepting nominations is March 28, 1997. The
award presentation will take place at Jewett Park
during the Memorial Day Ceremony.
REVERSE COMMUTE SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Village was recently recognized, along with the
Lake Cook Transportation Management Association
(TMA) and Chamber of Commerce, for successfully
implementing a reverse commute shuttle service
along the Lake Cook Road corridor. The Village
sponsored the project to determine the viability of a
program that would draw employees to the corridor
and encourage current employees to leave their cars
at home. Funding was made available through a
Federal grant and also includes a network of new
sidewalks within a 1/2 mile radius of the Lake Cook
Road train Station. Thus far, it has' met the
objectives of improving worker access to jobs and
reducing some of the traffic on Lake Cook Road.
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SPECIAL CENSUS
Although affecting only small portions of the community, we wanted to alert everyone that a Special Census is
Istentatively scheduled to begin on April 21 st and will last approximately ten (10) days. Due to the new residential
developments in the areas indicated on the adjacent map, the Village has contracted with the U.S. Census Bureau
to conduct a special count of these neighborhoods. Deerfield receives Income Tax and Motor Fuel Tax revenues
based on its population so it is important that we get an accurate count. If you live in one of the designated
areas, you can help by letting your neighbors know if you will be away during the time the census is scheduled.
They can then provide the census taker with your information. Anyone interested in being hired to help take
this census should call George Koczwara at the Village Hall (945-5000).
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,WESTERN ROUND -UP BENEFIT
The Junior Woman's Club of Deerfield is hosting
their 13th Annual Benefit, Western Round -Up,
beginning *at 6:30 P.M. on March 8th at Chevy
Chase Country Club in Wheeling. A silent auction,
cocktails, buffet dinner, line dancing with
professional instruction, and cash raffle drawing are
just a few of the plans for the evening. Proceeds
from this event will benefit National Family
Partnership of Deerfield, a parent organization
committed to raising healthy, confident, responsible
children. For sixteen years, it has been the primary
resource for parents to learn from experts, as well as
each other. These volunteers bridge the gap
between school and community. Please help the
Junior Woman's Club recognize their hard work
and, at the same time, have some fun. For
reservations or more information, call Monique
Stemper at 405-9642.
AAA CHICAGO MOTOR CLUB AWARD
This past January, AAA Chicago Motor Club
recognized the Village with the Award of Merit
granted to cities for demonstrating combined
achievement in both.pedestrian and traffic safety in
the AAA Community Traffic Safety Program.
Deerfield was cited as #1 out of 614 communities
with populations of 10,000 - 25,000.
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PARENT UNIVERSITY
No one ever said that parenting is easy. There is no
diploma or degree in high school, college, or
graduate school that certifies one to be a parent.
The challenges and decisions facing our children as
we approach a new century necessitates that parents
continue to gather information and to equip
themselves with the skills so important in raising
young people in our complex society. Where does.
one go to learn more about parenting? Where can
one learn about the wealth of community resources
available to assist and support parents and children?
For well over a year, a Steering Committee
consisting of representatives from all corners of the
communities . of Highland Park, Highwood,
Deerfield, Riverwoods, and Bannockburn has been
enthusiastically planning the introduction of Parent
University. This one -day workshop is intended for
parents of children from pre -kindergarten through
twelfth grade. Parent University will strive to
provide helpful, accurate information and resources
on a variety of subjects pertinent to effective
parenting in the 90's.
Date - Saturday, March 8, 1997.
Place - Deerfield High School (main entrance)
Time - 8:15 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Limited childcare available
If you have any questions, call Pat Moorhead at 405-
8473.
YOUR TURN AGAIN!
What's on your mind? If you have a question or comment regarding Village operations or issues, here's your
chance to let us know. (You may remain anonymous if you wish):
Name and Address:
Questions/Comments:
POLICE OFFICERS RETIRE
The Village recently honored two retiring police
officers.... Commander William "Barney" Butler and
Deputy Chief Gary Stryker. Barney, who was with
the department for 36 years, is enjoying his
retirement at his new home in Spring Grove. Gary,
a 27 year veteran, was recently appointed as
Undersheriff of Lake County. We would like to
thank them for their outstanding service to the
community.
TOLLWAY PLANS
At the time D-Tales went to print, the Village does
not yet know the Illinois Tollway's plans for a new
connection to the Edens Spur. However, the plaza
(toll booths) expansion is still scheduled to begin
this Spring. It will involve bridge widening at both
Deerfield and Lake Cook Roads. Although the
bridges will remain open at all times, we can expect
traffic headaches due to this work.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Fire Department ...... ......................911
Fire Department Non -Emergency ............945-4066
Police Department.............................911
Police Department Non -Emergency ..........945-8636
Village Hall..............................945-5000
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Marvin W. Ehlers Edwin B. Seidman
John H. Heuberger Vernon E. Swanson
Harriet Rosenthal Michael Swartz
Robert D. Franz, Village Manager
1997 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The following streets are scheduled for rehabilitation
this Summer.
* Dartmouth Lane (Wilmot to Mallard)
* Mallard Lane
* Circle Court
* Pembroke Court
* Indian Hill Road (Hackberry to Dartmouth)
* Kenmore (Hackberry to Dartmouth)
* Arbor Vitae (W. of Cedar Terr. to cul-de-sac)
* Cedar Terrace (Deerfield to Arbor Vitae)
* Birchwood (Rosewood to Hackberry)
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. Spring is just around the corner!
The spring weather is nearly
upon us -and with the return of
longer days and sunshine, mo-
torists will begin to see increased
numbers of bicyclists on Village
streets. It is important to realize
that bicyclists must be treated as
vehicles under Illinois Law. This
means that bicyclists are entitled
to the same degree of courtesy,
care and caution as other vehi-
cles. Motorists must yield to bi-
cyclists in the same manner as
they yield to other motorized ve-
hicles. Bicyclists must comply
with the basic standards of care
and caution as would any other
vehicle using the roadway. Illi-
nois Law clearly states that
"Every person riding a bicy-
cle ... shall be granted all the rights
and shall be subject to all the du-
ties applicable to the, driver of a
vehicle... except as to those provi-
sions ... which by their nature can
have no application." (Section
5/11-1502, Illinois Vehicle
Code.)
The vast majority of bicycle acci-
dents occur at visually obstructed
intersections. Many of these in-
tersections cannot be easily im-
proved and require utmost cau-
tion on the part of both the motor
vehicle driver and the bicyclist.
Many obstructed intersections
can be improved with the help
and attention of the homeowner,
business owner or tenants. Clear
site lines are critical to accident
prevention. Take a quick walk
around your property to deter-
mine if any obstruction might vi-
sually impair you or another
driver, entering or exiting your
property. You may find some
easily corrected obstructions.
Remember Village ordinance
prohibits the growing of shrubs
or bushes at an intersection,
whose height creates a public
nuisance.
*'NEW .LC4W113
The following is a summary of
several recently enacted laws and
ordinances.
Village Tobacco Ordinance
This ordinance prohibits the pos-
session of tobacco and smokeless
tobacco products by minors
(those under the age of 18).
March 1997
Those found in violation of this
ordinance are subject to the is-
suance of a compliance ticket
($50.00 fine). Parental notifica-
tion will -be made by police —
Child Curfew Act- Penalty En-
hancements
Amends the Child Curfew Act to
raise the range of fines for a vio-
lation from the current $10 -
$100 to $10 - $500. Exempts
wards of the court and their legal
guardians from any fines. Pro-
vides for alternatives to- fines by
authorizing the court to impose
community service on a curfew
violator.
Drug Induced Infliction of Ag-
gravated Battery to a Child
This offense is aimed at distribu-
tion or encouragement to use
weight -gain or weight -loss drugs
in connection with the participa-
tion by persons under 18 in orga-
nized athletics; exempts licensed
physicians and retail merchants.
Violation is a Class A misde-
meanor for the first offense and
Class 4 felony for second or sub-
sequent offenses.
School Searches Authorized
Amends the School Code to per-
mit school authroities to search
places and areas such as lockers,
desks, parking lots and equip-
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ment owned or controlled by
the, school as well as personal
effects left in those areas by
students. Authorizes that these
searches can be conducted
without notice or consent of the
student and without a search
warrant. Provides that school
authorities may request the as-
sistance of law enforcement of-
ficials in conducting searches
for illegal drugs, weapons or
other dangerous materials or
substances, including searches
conducted by specially trained
dogs.
Passenger Restraint
Warning!
Air bags in all vehicles inflate
as fast as 200 miles per hour,
and with great force. Federal
regulations require air bags to
inflate forcefully enough to re-
strain an unbelted dummy, the
size of an average adult male,
in a crash test into a concrete .
barrier at 30 miles per hour. To
meet this federal requirement,
an air bag must inflate in a split
second (about 1/30th of one
second).
A person who is out of position
and too close to an inflating air
bag could be seriously injured.
NOTE
An infant in a rear facing child
safety seat in the front seat is at
high risk of injury.
How to minimize your risk:
1. Every occupant should be
buckled up, or properly re-
strained in a child safety seat.
2. Always secure infants and
small children in child safety
seats that are proper for the size
and age of the child.
3. Never put an infant who is in
a rear facing child safety seat in
the front seat of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag.
4. If possible, all other small
children should be secured in the
rear seating compartment of the
vehicle. This includes children
in forward facing child seats and
children too large for child safety
seats.
5. If the front seat must be used
for non -infant children, the seat
must be moved back as far as
possible and the child must be
properly restrained.
6. Generally, the front seat
should be kept as far back as
practical, while still maintaining
comfortable driver control.
The majority of children dying in
air bag related crashes were
found to have not been com-
pletely buckled. Either they were
restrained by only a lap belt or
they had slipped the shoulder
strap behind their backs. The
best advise is to transport chil-
dren in the rear seating area
whenever possible. When cir-
cumstances require carrying a
child in the front seat, observe
the guidelines mentioned above.
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L. Patrick Anderson
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief Tom Skrabala
Investigation, Youth and Social
Services
Deputy Chief John Sliozis
Operations Division
945-8636
Emergency Number - 911