Vol. 21, No. 3 - May 1999rDeerf field TA\\,,LES �
VEHICLE STICKERS
Computer card applications for vehicle stickers will
soon be in the mail. Please complete and return them
by mail or bring them to the Village Hall.
The stickers must be displayed on all vehicles
registered in Deerfield by JULY 1". After June 30`h,
there's an additional 50% added to the cost of each
sticker. Seniors (those who are 65 by July I") are
charged only $1.00 for the first vehicle.
If you don't receive your computer card, or if you're
wartuig for your state plates, you still need to have the
sticker by July 1". Call us if you have any questions.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The American Legion Post will conduct
its annual Memorial Day program and parade on
Monday, May 31'. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. in
Jewett Park, followed by a parade along Waukegan
Road to the cemetery. There will also be musical
entertainment in the Village Plaza before the parade.
May 1999 - VOL. 21 NO.3
SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS
The Illinois Division'of Water Resources requires
that municipalities which use Lake Michigan
water must restrict lawn sprinkling between May
15'h and September 15th. Here are the procedures
to be followed: Even numbered addresses may
sprinkle on even numbered dates from midnight
to noon and/or from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. Odd
numbered addresses may sprinkle on odd
numbered dates from midnight to noon and/or
from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. No property
owner is allowed to sprinkle between noon and
6:00 P.M. on any day. This applies ONLY to
lawn sprinkling. Fines for violators are $25 per
occurrence for residents and $100 for non-
residential properties.
BLOOD DRIVE
The next blood drive is Sunday, June 6`h between
8 A.M. and 1 P.M. at the Deerfield Community
Center. No appointment is necessary. Just drop
in and give the gift of life.
THE DEERFIELD FARMER'S MARKET begins its fifth season on June 19`h and will operate
EVERY Saturday until October 16`h from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., rain or shine. The market offers
the finest fruit from southern Michigan; locally grown vegetables, including organic; and specialty
items such as freshly baked breads and cookies, glorious perennials, fabulous flowers, tasty maple
syrup and honey, and a variety of fresh cheeses and pasta sauces.
Local civic organizations will hold weekly fundraising events including the sale of baked goods, coffee and
other beverages. Grillfests and taste testings of wonderful recipes using items from the market will be offered
by members of our very own farmer's market committee. The market is located in the commuter parking lot at
the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. There's plenty of parking along Park Avenue.
D" a note that the June 19'h market will coincide with the Deerfield Fine Arts Festival sponsored by the
-Chamber of Commerce. On this date only, vendors will be located at the south end of Park Avenue
between Jewett Park Drive (on the north) and Deerfield Road (on the south).
For more information, contact the Village Hall, Community Development Department at 945-5000 or e-mail us
at topcarrots@aol.com. Also, visit our website at www.deerfield-il.org/farmmkt/farmersmarket.html.
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Ple��sures
1999 Plaza Pgeasures Schedu c
The Best of Plaza Pleasures - a Celebration of the `90's
Thursdays (7:30 p.m.) unless otherwise indicated
May 27 Jr. High Jazz Ensembles*
June 3 Blue Light Special (Bluegrass) - Sponsored by Edward R. James Homes
June 10 The Musical Revue (Broadway Hits) - Sponsored by First Chicago/Deerfield (7 p.m.)
June 17 Hummers & Strummers (Senior Ukelele Group) - Sponsored byMcD' nald's
June 24 Rick Shandling's Jazz Coalition (Jazz) - Sponsored by CarrAmerica
July I Groove Station (Rock) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield
July 8 The Melodeers (Female Barbershop Singers) - Sponsored by My Son the Jeweler
July 15 North Shore Jazz Swingtet (Big Band) - Sponsored by Edward R. James Homes
July 22 The Nightcrawlers Blues Band (Blues) - Sponsored by CarrAmerica
July 29 Starting Line Up (Oldies) - Sponsored by 11 Foino
Aug. 5 Bopology (Jazz) - Sponsored by the Village ofDeerfreld
Saturdays (10:30 a.m.) unless otherwise indicated
May 15 Plant Sale - The Garden Club of Deerfield (9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
June 5 Shadow the Mime (Mime/Magic) - Sponsored by Il Forno
June 12 The Rope Warrior (Jump Rope/Fitness) - Sponsored by Fujisawa USA, Inc.
June 19 Jeff Fredriksen (Magician) - Sponsored by Deerfrelds Bakery
June 26 Folksongs & Foolery (Folksongs) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield
July 3 KT's Traveling Bubble Show (Bubble Fun!) - Sponsored by Deerfield s Bakery
(9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) 1
July 10 Mad Science - Sponsored by Success National Bank
July 17 Mike Vondruska (Juggler) - Sponsored by Coldwell Banker
July 24 Joel Frankel (Folksinger) - Sponsored by Firstar Bank
July 31 Mr. Steve (Musician/balloonist) - Sponsored by Lakeland Primary Care Association
Aug. 7 Bill Hooper's Active Music (Interactive music) - Sponsored by Marriott Suites/Dfld.
Holidays
May 31 Big Band Sound of Deerfield -Sponsored by My Son the Jeweler (9:30 a.m.)
July 4 Deerfield Community Band -Sponsored by My Son the Jeweler (11:00 a.m.)
General Sponsors
Allstate Insurance - Michelle Shields; Cherry Pit Cafe; Dear Franks; Deerfield Auto & Tire;
Deerfield Garage; Deerfield Review; Deerfield Square Limited Partnersip; Douglas TK
Lindemann Pharmacy; Morgan Stanley Dean Witter; Music Center of Deerfield;' Natural Web;
North Shore Deck Protector; State Farm Insurance - Doug Hakanen; State Farm Insurance -
Michael Rizzo; Upper Crust Bagels; Upstart Salon; Beverly E. Viti Salon; Walgreens; A. W.
Zengeler Cleaners.
The Village acknowledges with appreciation the participation by all our local merchants and
businesses for their generous contributions, sponsorship, and support of Plaza Pleasures.
The Village Plaza is located at the southwest comer of Deerfield and Waukegan Roads.
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*Special performance by Caruso and Shepard Jr. High Students.
BUDGET MESSAGE
In any government agency, the annual budget is the most important document in presenting comprehensive information
about that entity. It should provide not only financial data, but also insight into the policies, the goals and the objectives of
the organization. The Deerfield budget document does all these things and more. It provides a comprehensive financial
framework and plan of action for all Village services and activities during the next twelve months. As in previous years,
the Operating Budget is planned over a three year period, while the Capital Budget consists of a five year planning
schedule.
The Village's combined total budget is $20,767,843,an 8.2% increase over last year's due almost entirely to capital projects
and, particularly water system improvements for which a bond issue has already been sold. The principal and interest on
these bonds will be paid from water charges, not property taxes. The Village continues to benefit by virtue of its Aaa Bond
Rating, the highest available. Only 61 municipalities in the United States have this rating.
The only change in personnel will be adding a Maintenance Operator I in the Public Works Water Division, the first person
added to that department since 1987. To remain competitive in the municipal market, there will be a 3.5 % increase in the
employee salary plan.
I am very pleased to report that, for the eighth consecutive year, the Village will again reduce the amount it receives from
the property tax bill. Although we now receive less than 7 % of the real estate taxes paid, this reduction reflects the Board's
awareness of the public's concern with higher property taxes. Developing alternative revenue sources and decreasing our
dependence on property -tax dollars has been, and continues to remain, a high priority. And, for the ninth consecutive year,
the Village has released surplus funds from the very successful Lake Cook Tax Increment Financing District. The amount
distributed to local government agencies this past year was $6.8 million, bringing to $59 million the total reallocated since
1990.
The Village has agreed to assist the Park District in financing a new Senior Center. However, the specifics of this
intergovernmental project must await a decision on the best location of that facility. Also in this budget is $10,000 for
restoring the Casper Ott Cabin in the Historical Village. These are the remaining funds needed to complete this fund-raising
project first undertaken in 1996.
A projected deficit in the Sewer Fund will require an increase in the sewer rate from $1.55 to $1.83 per hundred cubic feet
of water. The last increase was in 1994. Part of this increase incorporates a former $8 annual Infrastructure Maintenance
Fee into the regular rate. The net result is a 12,9% increase for residents and a 17.1 % increase for commercial users. The
Village is in the fourth year of a five year contract with Alliance Waste Services. No major changes are anticipated either
in regular refuse collection, yard waste service, or the curbside recycling program which, incidentally, celebrates its tenth
anniversary this year.
Further consideration will be given in the next fiscal year to implementing a Telecommunications Tax which would apply to
all telephone customers in the Village. Money derived from this tax, already imposed by several neighboring communities,
would be used for infrastructure improvements and, primarily, for street and sidewalk repairs. Although we have funded a
$500,000 Street Rehabilitation Program annually, we are in danger of falling behind, running the risk that complete
reconstruction will become necessary rather than simple resurfacing. If this tax is considered, I will propose that there be a
corresponding tax decrease for homeowners so that there will be no increased burden on them.
This year's Capital Projects include: new traffic signals and intersection improvements at Waukegan Road and North
Avenue; water main replacements on Woodvale and Kenton; water system expansion including a new transmission line and
a two million gallon water reservoir in the west end of the community; and infrastructure improvements in the Village
Center in connection with the three redevelopment projects referred to as Vision 2000. These downtown projects are being
financed by TIF funds leveraged against private sector dollars to meet the objective established in the Village Center
Redevelopment Plan over a decade ago.
In summary, this budget represents the efforts of many people, both elected and appointed, to serve our community. In
meeting our obligations, the Board of Trustees and I wish to acknowledge the many volunteers on boards and commissions
whose help throughout the year is extremely valuable. Through this concerted effort, we will continue to maintain our
tradition of dependable Village services at the lowest possible cost.
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
April 19, 1999 ,
YEAR 2000 R EAIIDIQMS ➢DUSC7LOSUR E
What is Y2k?
Y2k or "Year 2000" is an issue that has been well
documented and widely publicized. Y2k refers to the
inability of computer systems to recognize the years
following 1999. In order to save memory and cost,
many of the early computer programmers did not use
a four -digit date (i.e. 1999) to represent calendar
years, but rather used the last two digits (i.e. 99).
When this date turns over to the new century in 2000,
systems will see "00" and will not know whether it is
1900 or 2000, thus bringing about confusion in the
operating system and possibly causing malfunction.
Deerfield's Y2k Mission
The Village of Deerfield has committed to exposing
issues related to the Y2k issue and will prepare a
series of informational notices throughout 1999. The
information from the Village is designed to assist
local residents and businesses in their efforts to
prepare for a Y2k emergency. The Village is also
developing a contingency plan that prepares the
Village to address internal and external Y2k related
failures. The goal is to minimize the disruptions
residents may experience.
Compliance Efforts
The Village is aware of the issues arising from the
inability of some information technology systems,
embedded systems to be fully Y2k compliant. In
anticipation of these problems, the Village has formed
a Y2k compliance committee. The committee has
been identifying and testing existing equipment and
software that may be affected by the date change. We
are also contacting key vendors and suppliers that
provide service to the Village to ensure they are taking
steps toward compliance.
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
IM 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
Public Works............................317-7245
Web Page.......................www.deerfield-il.org
BERNARD FORREST, Mayor
TRUSTEES
Steven M. Harris John H. Heuberger Derek Ragona
Harriet Rosenthal William S. Seiden Vernon E. Swanson
Robert D. Franz, Village Manager
Printed on Recycled Paper
Printed at SPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126
What is Compliant?
The Village has received notification that
systems tested in the water, wastewater treatment
plant and the sewage pumping stations are
compliant. . The Police Department should be
compliant once new communications equipment
is installed in June. New items will be examined
as they are brought to our attention. In addition,
we will continue to work closely with the utility
companies, especially ComEd, the natural gas
companies, Ameritech, and TCI to monitor their
compliance status.
Continuing Goals
Public Relations will play a major role in the
Village's Y2k compliance efforts as we try to
reduce the level of anxiety among residents and
businesses. We will continue to educate you on
our compliance efforts and contingency plan.
Look for updates in future D-Tales. It is the
Village's primary goal to ensure that residents
remain safe and healthy into the new millennium.
Please contact Diane Mikula at 945-5000 if you
have specific concerns or recommendations
regarding the Village's Y2k compliance efforts.
50/50 ]PARKWAY TREE PROGRAM
If you are interested in paying half the cost of a
new tree for your parkway, give us a call at 945-
5000. We'll send you information on the
program and an order blank. Orders are taken
during the summer and the trees are planted
around the middle of October. The trees are
balled in burlap, guaranteed for a year and
planted by our Public Works personnel on
Village right-of-way.
Bulk Rate
U.S.POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 1
Deerfield, Illinois
CAR/PRE-SORT
POSTAL CUSTOMER
DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015
Po.lice Beat
The Deerfield Park District Com-
missioners, District staff, and the
Police Department would like to
highlight the following information
relating to use of the skate park fa-
cility.
All ages are welcome at the facility,
but be aware that the skate park was
specifically designed for the junior
high/high school age group. While
younger kids are welcome, they
should be extra careful when using
the facility. Younger users may
also choose to come to the park dur-
ing non -peak hours.
We ask all skaters to skate wisely
and safely. We strongly recommend
that all users wear helmets and other
protective equipment. (The village
has a helmet ordinance for youth
under the age of 16.) Please be ad-
vised that the skate park is for skate
boards and in -line skates only. Bicy-
cles and persons not skating are not
allowed on any of the skating struc-
tures.
Skateboarding and in -line skating
can be dangerous. All who use the
skate park do so at their own risk.
We ask skaters to skate within their
abilities.
Because this park belongs to all of
us, we ask that users respect our
park neighbors and keep noise to a
minimum; inspect the premises be-
fore and after use to remove debris
that could interfere with safe use of
the park; and refrain from bringing
May 1999
Skateboarding
food into the skating area. This is a
smoke, alcohol and drug -free facil-
ity. Please refrain from smoking as
cigarette butts will damage the sur-
face as will the littering of glass and
cans. We also ask users to refrain
from bringing personally -owned
ramps, boxes or other "tricks" into
the skating area.
Please report any areas that need re-
pair to the park district.
Remember... the Police Department
is at the top of the hill and there is
always someone available to help
you should you need assistance.
Now that you have your skate park,
we hope you like it. We welcome
your ideas on ways to make this
skating facility the best it can be.
Solicitors in Deerfield
Recently, a Village resident re-
ceived correspondence from an or-
ganization requesting a donation to
help support the spouses, children
and other family members of police
officers killed in the line of duty.
Please be advised that the organiza-
tion has no affiliation with the mem-
bers of the Deerfield Police Depart-
ment. The police men and women of
Deerfield Police Department Lodge
#256, Fraternal Order of Police,
have not and will not solicit for
funds.
Some things to keep in mind before
responding to future solicitations:
1. Not all police organizations are
charitable but instead are unions or
social groups that will not use your
donation for charitable purposes.
2. Advertising in so-called "ad
books" is not going to reach the
general public and usually less than
20% benefits the police or the com-
munity.
3. Police officers never know you
contributed.
4. An incidence of coercion, direct
or subtle, that giving is a way to get
better protection or to avoid unre-
sponsive protection, is a crime and
should be reported to the respective
police department, the State's Attor-
ney and Attorney General's Office.
5. Professional fund raisers often
charge 80% to 90% of your contri-
bution as a fee.
When in doubt call:
Deerfield Police Department
Emergency - 911
Non -Emergency - 945-8636
Illinois Attorney General
Charitable Trust Bureau
100 W. Randolph St., 12th floor
Chicago, IL. 60601
(312) 814-2595 or
1-800-386-5438
REMINDER
The Deerfield Police Depart-
ment Open House will take
place on Saturday, May 22nd
from 10:00 a.m.. to 1:00 p.m.
MEW TRUSTEES
DINE ARTS COMMSSION
On April 13`h, Deerfield residents elected three new
Village Trustees:
Steven Harris is an 11 year
resident of Deerfield. An
attorney, he lives with his
wife Jani and their three sons
at 1488 Berkley Court.
Derek Ragona works as a
Chief Technology Officer for
an Internet -based company.
A five year resident of
Deerfield,' he and his wife
Susan live at 568 Whittier
Avenue.
William Seiden and his wife
Janie live at 1504 Wincanton
Drive. They have three
grown children, and two
grandchildren. A retired
Chief Financial Officer, Bill
is a 34 year resident of the
community.
Leaving the Board after a combined 43 years of
service as elected officials are Marvin Ehlers, Edwin
Seidman and Michael Swartz. The three were
recognized at the April 19t° Village Board meeting for
their dedicated service to the community.
IFAM LY DAYS
The question. has been raised as to whether the regular
schedule will be followed this year since July 4th falls
on a Sunday. The answer is yes. The fireworks will
be on Saturday, July 3rd and the rest of the events,
including the parade, will be held on Sunday, July 4d .
HAZARDOUS WASTE PECK -UP DAYS
Mark your calendars for the following hazardous
waste pick-up days in the area. The hours for both
pick-ups are 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Saturday, June 12 Saturday, August 21
Warren Township H.S. CommEd
500 N. O'Plaine Road 1500 Franklin
Gurnee Libertyville
This past January, Mayor Forrest. appointed
seven members to the newly established
Deerfield Fine Arts Commission. They are:
Chairman Maer Davis, Jill Burstein, Dotty
Fiedler, Jim Golding, Connie Kieffer, Sharon
Laney and Jeff Marks.
The Commission was established to encourage
artistic and cultural leadership and to promote
visual arts, dance, theater, music, literature,
architecture and sculpture in the community. Its
first assignment is to compile a database of art
events, organizations, artisans and art volunteers.
The Commission will create and publicize a
community calendar of events that is arts
oriented.
To submit art related events and organizations, or
to be a fine arts volunteer, please call Diane
Mikula at 945-5000 or e-mail the information to
deerfield@ deerfield-il.org.
FINE ARTS FESTNAL
The 2n4 Annual Deerfield Fine Arts Festival
sponsored by the DBR Chamber of Commerce
will be held on Saturday, June 19'h and Sunday,
June 20* from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Park
Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and Hazel
Avenue. The show will feature over 150 artists
exhibiting many media in a wide range of prices.
Food and music will be available.
On Friday, June 18m, from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.,
there will be a preview party featuring 25 to 30 of
the artists. The cost of the preview party is $10
per person and includes a buffet supper. For
information, call the DBR Chamber at 945-4660.
1999 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The following streets are scheduled for
rehabilitation this summer:
Alden Court, Byron Court (Longfellow Avenue
to Hermitage Drive), Clay Court, Greentree
Avenue, Hawthorne Place, Hermitage Drive,
Myrtle Avenue, Oakwood. Place, Parkside Lane,
River Road, Whittier Avenue, Wilmot Road
(Garand Drive to Greenwood Avenue), Wood
Street, Woodbine Court and Woodruff Avenue.