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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. P1aZaM/ 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. r- *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.