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Vol. 22, No. 2 - May 2000'Deerfield T�.�LS Is 11 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 30t', 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 waiting for your state plates, you still need to have the sticker by July I". 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 29th. It begins at 10:00 a.m. in Jewett Park, followed by a parade along Waukegan Road to the cemetery. There will also be musical entertainment at 9:30 a.m. in the Village Hall courtyard. 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. May 2000 - VOL. 22 NO.2 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 15'h. 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 4th between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Deerfield Community Center. If you would like to make an appointment, call Gil or Linda Antokal at 940- 4335. Walk-ins are also welcome. HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK-UPS The following hazardous waste pick-ups will be held from the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on: Saturday, May 20"' " College of Lake County (parking lot 46) at the corner of Brae Loch & Lancer Lane and Saturday, July 8`" - Deerfield High School, 1959 Waukegan Road. THE DEERFIELD FARMER'S MARKET begins its sixth season on June 24`h and will operate EVERY Saturday until October 14th from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., rain or shine. The market -offers the finest fruit; 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. 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. For more information, call 945-5000 or e-mail us at topcarrots@aol.com. Also, visit our website at www. deerfield-il. orQ/farmmkt/farmersmarket. html. Stunner 2000 Schedule Deeriei� Cour ard C o n Ce. r Is CONCERTS ON THE COURTYARD Deerfield Celebrates with Great Entertainment/ � Jf� � Please Note our Location � JFJ Due to the downtown redevelopment, all concerts will be held at the Village Hell Courtyard, 850 Waukegan Road 0 block north ofDeerAeld Road) Fridags (7:50 R.rn) New nab June 2 Dr. Mark & The Sutures (Oldies Rock `n Roll) -- SEASON'S KICKOFF!! -- Sponsored by Deerfield Village Centre, LLC, a Joint Development of Mesirow Stein and Northern Realty June 9 Goldrush (a Tribute to Neil Young) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield June 16 Hummers & Strummers (Senior Ukelele Group) - Sponsored by McDonald's June 23 Tom Carey Band (Carribean Soul) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield June 30 Special Consensus (Bluegrass) - Sponsored by CarrAmerica July 7 The Dooleys (American & Irish Folk)- Sponsored by Edward R. James Homes July 14 Hurricane Saxaphone Quartet (Jazz) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield July 21 Skip Town & the Greyhounds (Blues) - Sponsored by Edward R. James Homes July 28 Daniel Grove Band (Country) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield Aug. 4 Grand Avenue Big Band (Big Band)'- Sponsored by CarrAmerica Saturdaus 0 0:50 a.m.) unless otherwise indicated May 20 Plant & Bake Sale - The Garden Club of Deerfield (9:00 a.m. - 1.1:30 a.m.) May 27 Eileen Boevers Traveling Troupe (Lively Song and Dance) - Sponsored by Bank One June 3 Mike Mauthe (Magic) - Sponsored by Il Forno 40 June 10 Frank Birdsall (Unicyclist) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield June 17 The Flying Fool (Juggler) - Sponsored by Coldwell Banker June 24 Erin Moore, the Hiphopper (Jump Rope/Fitness) - Sponsored by the 11 Forno July I Paul Lee (Illusionist) - Sponsored by Fujisawa U.S.A., Inc. July 8 Denise Berry -Hanna (Singer/Storyteller) - Sponsored by Bank One July 15 Amy Lowe (Singer) - Sponsored by Firstar Bank July 22 Bill O'Connor (Mime)- Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield July 29 Ed Warbler (Singer) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield Aug. 5 Tom Malouf (Interactive music) - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield dolidags May 29 Big Band Sound of Deerfield - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield (9:30 a.m.) July 4 Deerfield Community Band - Sponsored by the Village of Deerfield (11:00 a.m.) General 25ponsors Baskin -Robbins 31 Flavors; Cherry Pit Cafe; Deerfield Auto & Tire; Deerfield Garage; Deerfield Review; Deerfield Shell; Douglas TV; Koenig & Strey Realtors; Lindemann Pharmacy; Marriott Suites of Deerfield; Morgan Stanley Dean Witter; My Son the Jeweler; Natural Web; North Shore Deck Protector; Shields Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. - Ken & Michelle Shields; 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, & support of Concerts on the Courtyard. *formerly Plaza Pleasures a • BUDGET MESSAGE In presenting the 2000-01 annual budget, I am very pleased to report that Deerfield is in excellent financial condition, a tradition in our community validated by the many awards received from financial institutions and the highest bond rating awarded municipal governments. Our primary objective, however, is not outside recognition but achieving the confidence of our taxpayers that their investment in the community is paying dividends in quality services and increased property values. The Village's combined total budget is $22,555,715 an 8.6% increase over last year's budget that is due almost exclusively to debt service bonds sold'for redevelopment of the Village Center. Without this cost, which will be paid totally from Tax Increment Financing Funds, the increase in the overall budget would be 1.9%. There will be no increase in personnel, or any major changes in basic operations or levels of service. For the ninth consecutive year, the Village will 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 will continue to remain, a high priority. And, for the tenth 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 $6,790,000, bringing to $65,950,000 the total reallocated since 1990. Another very successful revenue sharing program initiated by the Village has proven most beneficial to the community. The Impact Fee Ordinance, passed in 1993, has generated over $2.2 million from three residential developments, all of which has been shared with the school districts, park district, library and fire district. The Village remains committed to assisting the Park District in financing a new Senior Center. However, this intergovernmental project must await a decision on the best location for that facility. Also in this budget is funding to meet the request of the Deerfield Cemetery Association for a wrought iron fence along Central Avenue on the south side of the cemetery. The Village will continue to maintain the cemetery as an important part of Deerfield's heritage. There will be no increase in either the water or sewer rates. However, the Village is in the final year of a five year contract with Allied Waste Systems. A decision will be made in the next few months on whether to extend the contract for scavenger services or rebid it. Further consideration may 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 basic resurfacing. If this tax is considered; the Board is committed to a corresponding tax decrease for homeowners so that there will be no increased burden on them. Consistent with tlus budget, the Village will begin paying the full costs for sidewalk repairs within the public right-of-way in residential areas. Each year, the Village will inspect sidewalks and make repairs in one of the four quadrants. Rather than split the costs with residents on a 50/50 basis, it was felt this change in policy was essential to preserving this critical part of our infrastructure. A project not specifically budgeted but under consideration is expanding the annex building located just north of the Village Hall. West Deerfield Township needs to address American Disability Act (ADA) issues and the need for more space to conduct business. Since the Village shares that building with the Township, this would be a joint undertaking. A committee is currently exploring options on how best to coordinate an expansion with remodeling the lower level of the police department scheduled for this next fiscal year. Major capital projects scheduled in this budget are: a new two million gallon underground water reservoir at Mitchell Park and new transmission line from Highland Park to that facility; intersection and traffic signal improvements within the Village Center as part of the downtown redevelopment; continuation of the Street Rehabilitation Program; the installation of permanent traffic signals and a redesigned intersection at North Avenue and Waukegan Road; and reconstruction of the Deerfield Road bridge deck and sidewalks over the Middle Fork. Preparing the annual budget is a very thorough and time-consuming process and one which the Village Board takes very seriously. As taxpayers ourselves, we do all we can to hold the line on taxes without sacrificing the quality of services rendered. In performing our job, we are gratefiil for the support of the many volunteers who serve on the various boards and commissions, and whose input is extremely valuable to our decision -making. Through this concerted effort, we will maintain our tradition as a community that is cost conscious in its spending but responsive to the needs of its citizens. BERNARD FORREST, Mayor April 17, 2000 Page 2 Police Beat Protect Your Credit Cards • Only give your credit card number to make a purchase or reservation that you have initiated. Never give this information over a cellular phone. • Don't give your credit card to someone else to use on your behalf. • Watch your credit card after giving it to store clerks to protect against extra imprints being made. • Destroy any carbons. Don't discard carbons into the trash can at the purchase counter. Keep charge slips in a safe place. • Protect your purse or wallet, especially when traveling or in crowded situations. • Save all receipts, and com- pare them to your monthly statement. Report any discrepancies immediately! • Keep a master list in a secure place at home with all account numbers and phone numbers for report- ing stolen or lost cards. Lost or Stolen Cards Always report lost or stolen cards to the issuing company Immediately. This limits any unauthorized use of your card and permits the company to begin the process of issuing a new card. Crime can be random. But there are steps that limit your chances of becoming a victim. Being aware of the threat of crime, and alert to what you can do to prevent it, will go a long way toward making your electronic transactions safe and private. Lightning Safety During the warm summer months there is an increase in thunder- storms, and there is always a chance that lightning will strike. We would like to remind you of these safety tips concerning lightning. A lightning spark between a cloud and the earth may measure as much as 8 miles. One stroke of lightning can measure 10 million volts of electricity or more. 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 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 Most lightning deaths occur to people who take no precautions during thunderstorms. Lightning so travels at the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second. You can't see it coming. The most frequent victims are golfers, fishermen, cyclists, and farmers. So what should you do if a storm is approaching? Get out of the water if you are swimming or fishing. Get off bicycles, motorcycles, and golfcarts. Getaway from metallic items such as fences, pipes, golf clubs, or anything which can carry lightning to you. Seek shelter from storms in a home, large building, or an all . metal vehicle, not a convertible automobile. Never stand under a natural lightning rod such as a large isolated tree. If you are indoors avoid touching plumbing fixtures, telephones, or television sets. Bulk Rate U.S.POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois CAR/PRE-SORT POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROGRAM Through four different types of exemptions, the Illinois Homestead Exemption Program either reduces or defers an increase in the equalized value of your property. The net effect of these exemptions is to lower the assessed valuation to which the tax rate is then applied. Qualifications and application procedures vary for each program General Homestead Exemption. This exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of your property by $3500. To receive this exemption, you must have lived on the property on or before January 1 of the tax year. Homestead Improvement Exemption. This exemption defers for four years any increase in the assessment of your property (maximum of $15,000) due to an addition or other improvement to your home for which the Township Assessor would add value. The Township Assessor's office initiates the above two exemptions. Senior Homestead Exemption. This exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of your property by $2000, and may be claimed in addition to the Homestead Limited Exemption. To receive this exemption, you must: ➢ Have lived on the property on or before January 1 of the tax year. ➢ Have reached age 65 during the tax year. ➢ Apply for the exemption at the Township Assessor's office. You will need to bring a copy of the deed to the property and proof of age with you when you apply. Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption. This exemption freezes the assessment of your property, but does not freeze the tax rate. This exemption may be claimed in addition to those described above. Please note that the actual taxes which you pay may continue to increase based upon the amounts levied by the taxing bodies where you reside (school districts, park district, village, township, etc.) The filing deadline for this exemption is typically mid -September of each year. To receive this exemption, you must: ➢ Have fulfilled a property residency requirement as explained on the application form. ➢ Be age 65 or older. ➢ Have a maximum household income of $40,000. This household income includes that of all persons using the property as their principal dwelling place on January 1 of the tax year. ➢ Obtain an application for the exemption at the Township Assessor's office. Your completed application must be notarized and returned to: Supervisor of Assessments, 18 North County Street, Waukegan, Illinois 60085. Please note that these senior exemptions must be renewed annually. BUSY CONSTRUCTION SEASON This will be a particularly busy construction season due to several projects involving major streets. Intersection and signal work is underway within the Village Center as part of downtown redevelopment. The Deerfield Road intersections (Rosemary Terrace, the new entrance to Deerfield Square, and York Avenue) will be completed by July. The new signalized intersection south of First Midwest Bank (which will include a new turning lane — northbound Waukegan Road to eastbound Deerfield Road), will start in July, but will not be completed until December. Also scheduled this summer are permanent traffic signals and intersection improvements at North Avenue and Waukegan Road. Construction will begin in early July and the project should be substantially completed before school begins in late August. Another major project beginning in May is replacement of the bridge deck and sidewalks at the Deerfield Road bridge between Deerfield and Highland Park. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction until this improvement is completed in October. Streets scheduled for resurfacing this year are: ■ Park Avenue — Hazel Avenue to Greenwood Avenue ■ Fair Oaks Avenue — Park Avenue to Waukegan Road ■ Brierhill Road — Deerfield Road to southern terminus We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause motorists and adjacent residents. FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday/Sunday, June 17'h and 18`h (Park Avenue between Hazel Avenue and Jewett Park Drive). Police Beat Protecting Your Privacy E-mail, the internet, automated a post -it note and stick it on teller machines (ATM), computer your computer. banking, long distance carriers, If you have the option of even credit cards make our lives letting your computer or a more efficient. However, as our Web site remember a lives become more integrated password for you, don't use with technology, keeping our it. Anyone who uses your private information confidential machine will have automatic becomes more difficult. access to information that is Electronic transactions can leave password protected. you vulnerable to fraud and other crimes. Following a few simple Shopping in Cyberspace tips can help keep your code Ordering merchandise from the from being cracked. internet is the trend of the future. You can prevent problems before Passwords they occur by: Whether you are on the internet Doing business with or an online banking program, businesses that you know and you are often required to use a trust. If you haven't heard of password. The worst passwords the company before, research to use are the ones that come to it or ask for a paper catalog mind first, your name, spouses before you decide to order name, maiden name, pets name, electronically. Remember, children's name, even street fraudulent companies can addresses. A password that is appear and disappear quickly not found in the dictionary is in cyberspace. even better. Understanding the offer. Look carefully at the The weakest link in a security products or services the system is the human element. company is offering. Be sure The fewer people who have you know what is being sold, access to your codes and the quality being specified, passwords the better. Avoid the total price, the delivery breaks in your security by: date, the return and • Changing your password cancellation policy, and all regularly. the terms of any guarantee. • Memorizing your password. Using a secure browser that If you do write it down keep will encrypt or scramble it at home or hidden at work. purchase information. If Don't write your password on there is no encryption pEERFIELO POLICE May 2000 software, consider calling the company's 800 number, faxing your order, or paying with a check. Never give a bank account or credit card number or other personal information to anyone you don't know or haven't checked out. Don't provide information that isn't necessary to make a purchase. Even with partial information, con artists can make unauthorized charges or take money from your account. Protect Your ATM Card • An ATM card should be treated as though it were cash. Avoid providing card and account information to anyone over the telephone. • When making a cash withdrawal at an ATM, immediately remove the cash as soon as the machine releases it. Put the cash in your pocket and wait until you are in a secure location before counting it. Never use an ATM in an isolated area or where people are loitering. • Be sure to take your receipt to record transactions and match them against monthly statements. Dishonest people can use your receipt to get your account number. Never leave the receipt at the site.