Vol. 24, No. 1 - Jan 2002� Deerfield T�.L\ S-)
January 2002 - VOL. 24 NO. 1
Happy New Year
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REDUCED TAX LEVY
Each local government agency serving Deerfield
residents collects real estate taxes from property
owners. At their December 17`h meeting, the Mayor
and Board of Trustees passed the 2001 Real Estate Tax
Levy Ordinance that determines the amount of real
estate taxes the Village will receive next year.
The Village gets approximately 6% of the total
property taxes paid, and that represents about I I% of
• the total revenue the Village receives annually. The
Village portion of the levy next year will be 7.5%
lower than the previous year, the tenth year in a row
that the Village has reduced the amount it collects in
property taxes.
CITIZEN HONORED
At this year's Thanksgiving Interfaith Service, James
Hellen was presented with a 2001 Human Relations
Award. We extend our sincere congratulations to Jim
who gave so much of his time to help others.
HOLIDAY TREESIDECORATIONS PICK-UP
The Village's scavenger service contractor will pick up
Christmas trees and other organic holiday decorations
on Monday and Tuesday, January 7`h and 8th and
Monday and Tuesday, January 14`h and 15th. Trees
and other organic greenery will be picked up at your
curb IF all bags, metal (including tinsel) and other
decorations are removed.
SHOP & DINE LOCALLY
• In addition to supporting local merchants, the Village
receives sales tax to help pay for municipal services.
SNOW REMOVAL
It's a matter of pride with the Public Works
Department to reach their goal of clearing all 70 miles
of Village streets within 12 hours after the snowfall
stops. However, in order for them to do this, they need
your cooperation. Please:
➢ Don't park on the street or in public parking
lots after a 3" or more snowfall.
➢ When you shovel your driveway, put the snow
on the right_ side of your drive as you face the
street ... then the plows won't push as much
snow back into your driveway.
➢ Don't shovel or blow snow into the street.
➢ Be sure that, if a contractor plows your
driveway, the snow is stored on your property,
not in your neighbor's yard.
➢ Don't place objects such as recycling bins in
the roadway.
➢ Maintain a safe distance (100') when traveling
behind a snow plow.
,You are encouraged to adopt a fire hydrant near youri
home and keep it visible and accessible for the fire,
department.
11-DIGIT DIALING
On January 5`h, a new area code (224) will be
introduced in our area, which is currently served by the
847 area code. Both the 847 and 224 codes will serve
the north and northwest suburbs simultaneously.
Customers with 847 phone numbers will not have to
change their numbers. The 224 area code will only be
assigned to new lines. However, you will need to dial
all 11 digits for each and every call.
WEST DEERFIEILD TOWNSIE ff?
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Voter Registration: If you are not registered to
vote, you must do so by March 6 h in order to vote in
the March 19'b Primary Election. Two forms of
identification are required, one showing your current
address. Weekday office hours are 8:30 A.M. to Noon
and 1:00 - 4:15 P.M. Also, the League of Women
Voters will be registering voters at the Deerfield Public
Library on three Saturdays in February (the 2°", 9" and
16m) from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Senior Benefits: Residents who are 65 or older
may be eligible for the Circuit Breaker/Pharmaceutical
Assistance Program. The Circuit Breaker provides a
yearly grant for property taxes to an individual whose
annual income is no more than $21,218 and a two -
person household with less than an annual income of
$28,480.
The same income guidelines also provide a
prescription drug program which covers medications
for heart conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes,
arthritis, lung disease, Parkinson's disease, glaucoma,
and Alzheimer's disease. Call West Deerfield
Townhip (945-0614) for applications and more
information.
TASK FORCE NEWS
Two task force groups have been working on important
issues in Deerfield. Over the past 14 months, the Bike
Path Task Force has been studying ways and means of
making it safer and more enjoyable for bicyclists.
Their report is due to be presented to the Village Board
in January.
The "Tear Down" Task Force was created last July to
study the demolition of existing houses and the
construction of new, larger houses in their place. They
meet regularly at 7:30 P.M. on the third Tuesday of
every month.
VIE.ILAGE CENTER DIEV EIL®PME11T
(Fourth article in a series describing the various volunteer boards &
commissions which advise the Mayor and Board of Trustees).
The Village Center Development Commission consists
of nine residents who review and make
recommendations to the Village Board on all land use
issues within the Village Center. They played a very
active role in downtown redevelopment, and continue
to serve as the sounding board for ideas and proposals
to keep the Village Center as the focal point of the
community. Members are appointed for three year
terms and meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of
every month.
We obtained three photos of former Mayors of
Deerfield after the last article in D-Tales. Thank you •
so much for your help! We hope to collect 20 photos,
representing a hundred years of Mayors, so we can
create a sense of history in our Village Hall. Still
missing are:
> Robert S. Alexander (1945-49)
> Andrew G. Bradt (1949-53)
> Eldon Holmquist (1957-59)
> Ira K. Heam, Jr. (1964-65)
Anyone who may have a photo of one of the missing
Mayors, or know how to get a photo, please call Jean
Spagnoli at the Village Hall, 945-5000, ext. 183.
Photos will be returned.
MEETING SCHEDULE
The public is invited to attend rillage Board and
Commission meetings, which take place at the Village Hall,
850 Waukegan Road. Dates and times are subject to
change.
Monday, January 7th
Board of Trustees
Tuesday, January 8th:
Safety Council
Youth Council
Wednesday, January 9th:
Village Center Development
Thursday, January loth:
Plan Commission
Tuesday, January 15th:
Tear Down Task Force
Wednesday, January 16th:
Cable & Telecommunication
Tuesday, January 22nd:
Board of Trustees
Thursday, January 24th:
Plan Commission
Monday, January 28th:
Appearance Review Commission
Monday, February 4th:
Board of Trustees
Tuesday, February 5th:
Youth Council
Wednesday, February 6th:
Village Center Development
Tuesday, February 12th:
Safety Council
Thursday, February 14th:
Plan Commission
Tuesday, February 19th:
Board of Trustees
Monday, February 25th:.
Appearance Review Commission
Thursday, February 28th:
Plan Commission
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WINTER DRIVING DO'S & DON'TS
Here are some winter driving tips to help you get to
your destination safely, even in severe weather.
❑ When you plan your trip, check the latest
conditions along your travel route. Listen to
weather forecasts on TV, local radio stations or
NOAA weather radio. Call 800452-IDOT to get
current road conditions for the Illinois interstate
and freeway systems.
❑ Check your wipers, tires, lights and fluid levels
(radiator, windshield washer, power steering, oil
and brakes). Lubricate door and trunk locks with
lock lubricants to prevent them from freezing.
❑ Travel during daylight hours on main roads (avoid
back road shortcuts if possible) and don't travel
alone.
❑ Provide your itinerary to a friend, relative or co-
workers. This should include information on
where you are going, the routes you will take and
when you expect to arrive. When you reach your
destination, call to report that you have arrived.
❑ If the pavement is snow or ice covered, start slowly
and brake gently. Begin braking early when you
come to an intersection. If you start to slide, ease
off the gas pedal or brakes. Steer into the direction
of the skid until you feel- you have regained
traction, then straighten your vehicle.
❑ Start your trip with a full tank of gas
PROPOSED SENROR CENTER
Following the December 13`h public hearing, the Plan
Commission voted to recommend approval of a new
Senior Center at the north end of Brickyards Park. The
one-story, 16,000 sq. ft. building is proposed by the
Park District and, if approved, will be co -funded by the
District and Village. The report and recommendation
of the Plan Commission will be on the January Vh
Village Board agenda.
Is CABLE CHANNEL
Don't forget to turn to channel 10 on your cable system
to get important information on Village issues and
events.
❑ Always buckle your seat belt and have your
children properly secured.
❑ Keep your windows clear of snow and ice. Do not
start until your windshield is fully defrosted.
❑ Drive slower and increase your following distance.
For more information on winter storm preparedness
visit the Illinois Emergency Management Agency web
site: �%,N%-%%-.statc.il.us.icma.
TIPS TO HELP PREVENT CAR BURGLARIES
Car burglaries are very difficult cases to solve as there
is usually very little physical evidence left behind after
one has occurred. The crimes usually occur in the
early morning hours in apartment or business parking
lots when it is less likely the thieves will be seen. In
order to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a
car burglary we are providing some easy tips to follow:
❖ Close your windows and lock your car doors. An
open window or unlocked door is an invitation to a
criminal.
❖ Remove loose valuables from your vehicle. A car
burglar loves to see items that can be grabbed
easily and carried away without much effort.
❖ Keep a list of serial numbers for your commonly
used electronic equipment.
❖ Don't hesitate to call 911 to report suspicious
persons seen wandering around in parking lots or
looking into cars as they walk by (your call can be
anonymous).
❖ Park in well lit areas. While parking in an isolated
spot may reduce the risk of door dings, a criminal
looks for cars parked out of the way in order to
help ensure less attention is drawn to them.
PUBLIC ]H[EARffNGS
The Plan Commission will hold two important public
hearings this month. On January 10`s, they will hear
the petition of Wintrust Financial Corporation to build
a bank on the Lindemann site. Part of the new building
would be occupied by West Deerfield Township which
would relocate its offices from 858 Waukegan Road.
On January 24`h, Newcastle Properties will present
their plan for redeveloping Cadwell Corners which
includes plans for build a new Dominicks Food Store.
Both public hearings will begin at 8:00 P.M. Residents
are encouraged to attend and share their views on these
proposals.
Our sincere tD anAs to these residents who volunteered time to Serve the community during 200I.
AgWarance Review
Richard Coen, Ch.
Jules Beskin, Patrick
Carroll, Lisa
Cummings
Bike Path Task
Force
Mary Ehlers, Michael
Mann, Doug Grant,
Rick Patinkin
Building Appeals
Ted Galvani, Walter
Hallford, Richard R.
Osman, Berton Ring,
Steven Welch
Police Commission
Athur Rollin, Ch.
James Marovitz,
James Warren
Wing AMMals
Bob Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams,
Herbert Kessel,
Theodore Kuczek,
Michael Lewitz,
Bruce Robbins,
Karen Scott
Sable Commission
Jesse L. Rotman, Ch.
Neil Charak, Paul
Diambri, Mary
Ehlers, Phillip
Elbling, Jeremiah
Madden, Steven
Robinson, John
Saner
Cemetery Assoc.
John Willman, Ch.
Maynard Grossman,
Laura Kempf
Electrical Comm.
James Brown, Ted
Galvani, Richard R.
Osman, James Quinn,
Michael Rouse
Energy Advisory
Robin Stone, Ch.
Donald Anderson,
Ernst Kaufmann,
Laurence Ratner,
Glenn Schwartz
Emergency Services
Stan Rundell, Coord.
David Arnold, John
Chaput, Mel Fragassi,
Gerhard Haas,
Kalman Kahn, Mark
Kramer, Gregory
Lapin, Tim McQuire,
William Steffey,
Charles VanEeckhout
Farmer's Market
Pat & Tom Jester,
Julie Sherman, Brian
& Joan Reed
Fine Arts Comm.
Maer Davis, Ch.
Jill Burstein, Dorothy
Fiedler, James
Golding, Connie
Kieffer, Sharon
Laney, Jeffrey Marks,
Edwin Seidman
VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Fire/Police Emergency ...................................... 911
Fire Department Non -Emergency ....................... 945-4066
Police Department Non -Emergency ..................... 945-8636
Village Hall............................................945-5000
Public Works..........................................317-7245
Web Page ................................... www.deerfield-il.org
E-mail ................................. deermail@deerfield-il.org
STEVEN M. HARRIS, Mayor 940-7533
TRUSTEES
JERRY KAYNE 945-5320 DEREK RAGONA 945-2291 HARRIET ROSENTHAL 945-3545
WILLIAM S. SEIDEN 945.2442 VERNON E. SWANSON 945-0227 MATTHEW J. WYLIE 945.5149
ROBERT D. FRANZ, Village Manager
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Human Relations
John Grage, Ch.
Penina Frankel, Lori
Zwart
Mannower Comm.
Richard Strauss, Ch.
Jules Crystal, Julie
Morrison, Jean
Reuther, Susie
Wexler
Plan Commission
Robert Benton, Ch.
Martin Becker, James
Feldman, Gail
Gussis, Bruce
Heitzinger, David
Marks, Joseph
Pugliese
Police Pension Bd.
Mark Anfenson,
William Butler,
Kenneth Urbaszewski
Safety Council
Herbert Nicholson,
Ch. Alan Bromberg,
Marc Brown, Rick
Cervarich, Doug
Grant, William Keefe
Sister City Comm.
Edward Bohrer, Else
Kuerten, Ken Nylund
Ruth Schiffels
Stormwater
Manaeement Comm
Bill Davis, Ch.
Thomas Jester, Frank
Kulhanek, Lee Rose
Streetscane Task
Force
Martin Becker,
Richard Coen, Terry
Fine, Joanne Leslie*,
Jannes Zobus
Teardown Task
Force
Rich Johnstone,
Rene' Karon, Herb
Neil, Janis Shaw
Village Center
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Alan Garfield, Ch.,
Michael LeTourneau,
Ch.*, Oscar Adler,
Gary Cooper, Joanne
Leslie*, Joan Reed,
Julie Sherman,
Barbara Struthers,
Jannes Zobus
Youth Council
Barbara Reich, Ch.,
Gil Antokal,
Jeanne Becker*
Dave Bennett,
Lawrence Brown, Ida
Greenfield, Jeffrey
Marks, Jeffrey
Rivlin, Corky
Schwartz, Shirley
Tampa, Lawrence
Tracey, Mark
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