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Vol. 26, No. 1 - Jan 2004eer ield;\S ID�� January 2004 - VOL. 26 NO. 1 qaAA* VAC dean ....................... CITIZENS HONORED At this year's Thanksgiving Interfaith Service, Doug Bruss, Carl Berg and Paul Zavagno were presented with the 2003 Human Relations Award. They are the "Three Guys and a Truck" who sponsored a food drive to benefit the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry. We extend our sincere congratulations to these residents who gave so much of their time to help others. HOLIDAY TREES/DECORATIONS PICK-UP The village's scavenger service contractor will pick up Christmas trees and other organic holiday decorations between Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 13th on your normal yard waste days. 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 LOCALL Y Several new businesses are now open in Deerfield: ➢ Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches in the Lake Cook Road Metra Station ➢ Kid Snips in Prime Source Center ➢ LA Weight Loss in Deerbrook Mall ➢ Baja Fresh, T-Mobile, and Vitamin Shoppe in the new outlot building at Deerbrook Mall Soon to open is Rhapsody Cafe, which is occupying the space vacated by Sage Hen at the southwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue. Remember! Retail dollars spent in Deerfield result in sales tax to the community. 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 2" 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 trash cans and recycling bins so close to the roadway that they will be impacted by the plows. ➢ Maintain a safe distance (100') when traveling behind a snowplow. ➢ Adopt a fire hydrant near your home and keep it visible and accessible for the fire department. BOARD MEETING DATES Due to holidays on January 19'h (Martin Luther King Day) and February 16`h (Presidents' Day), the second board meeting in January will be on Tuesday, January 20`h and the second meeting in February will be on Tuesday, February 17'h. SEE IMPORTANT POLICE DEPARTMENT SURVEY INSIDE Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered time to serve the community during 2003: Appearance Review Commission Richard Coen, Ch. Jules Baskin - Patrick Carroll Lisa Cummings - Tom Dahlberg Howard Shachter - Glenn Zagon Board of Building Appeals Ted Galvani - Walter Hallford Richard R. Osman - Berton Ring Steven Welch Board of Police Commissioners Athur Rollin, Ch. James Marovitz - James Warren Board of Zoning Appeals Bob Speckmann, Ch. Leonard Adams - Herbert Kessel Theodore Kuczek - Michael Lewitz Bruce Robbins - Karen Scott Cable & Telecommunication Commission Paul Diambri, Ch. John Chaput - Neil Charak Phillip Elbling - George Keats " Steven Robinson - John Sanner William Steffey - Kenneth Urbszewski Cemetery Assocladon John Willman, Ch. Maynard Grossman - Laura Kempf Comprehensive PlanCommittee Marty Becker - Paul Blakey Mary Ehlers - Elaine Jacoby Randy Joseph - Barb Lazarus Cyndi Millspaugh - Dan Shapiro Electrical Commission James Brown - Ted Galvani Richard R. Osman - James Quinn Michael Rouse Energy & Recycling Commission Edwin Seidman, Ch. Donald Anerson - Ernst Kaufmann Amy Parker - Laurence Ratner Glenn Schwartz - Daniel Ziemba Emergency Services Disaster Aaencv Stan Rundell, Coordinator David Arnold - John Chaput Skip Davis - Mel Fragassi Gerhard Haase - Gregory Lapin Tim McQuire - William Steffey Charles VanEeckhout Family Days Commission Ed Seidman, Ch. Gene DiClementi - Arthur Hyams Rick Julison - Mark Mitchell Judy Nelson - Jack Pohn Mark Villano Farmer's Market Committee Pat & Tom Jester Julie Sherman Brian & Joan Reed Fine Arts Commission Maer Davis, Ch. Jill Burstein - Dorothy Fiedler James Golding - Connie Kieffer Sharon Laney - Jeffrey Marks Edwin Seidman Human Relations Commission Laura Scarry, Ch. Penina Frankel - Bruce Robbins Lois Shane - Lori Zwart Manpower Commission Jules Crystal, Ch. Julie Morrison - Jean Reuther Susie Wexler Plan Commission Michael Swartz, Ch. Martin Becker - Gail Gussis Bruce Heitzinger - David Marks Joseph Pugliese Norton Wasserman (" No longer serving) Police Pension Board Mark Anfenson Kenneth Urbaszewski Safety Council Alan Bromberg, Ch. Melissa Bigg - Marc Brown Doug Grant - William Keefe Larry Smith Sister City Committee Edward Bohrer - Else Kuerten Ken Nylund - Ruth Schiffels Stormwater Management Commission Bill Davis, Ch. Thomas Jester - Franklin Kulhanek Lee Rose Streetsca a Des o Task Force Marty Becker - Richard Coen Terry Fine - Jannes Zobus Residential Redevelopment Review Task Force Richard Coen - Rich Johnstone Rene' Karon - Herb Neil Janis Shaw - Barbara Struthers Village Center Development Commission Alan Garfield, Ch., Oscar Adler - Gary Cooper Lou Dauria - Joan Reed Daniel Rudd - Julie Sherman Barbara Struthers - Jannes Zobus Walkabillty Task Force Joseph Berger - Melissa Bigg Doug Grant Youth Council Barbara Reich, Ch., Gil Antokal - Lawrence Brown Michael Caver - Christine Kopeck Jennifer Phillips - Geri Spinella Shirley Tampa - Lawrence Tracey Mark Woolums • • • on 'o 0 A �- o O o O w � � � U o 0 C co a c w m U •� b Q � 0 a.c c to b ?4 v, N O Q to m u U c ►, O Qoklll���� o C. 0, cOi v � N r , G. cd V p 0 � U (7 V m .� I I Q U tj >� O > a OOD w 10 E N O O 0 3y7 I I a s od cO°aiaai 3 3O �tacaaO Q 0 ¢ 000 i+ o�QaAi c c c O 5 [••� c Q) A I C 0 (1) 0 t7 v I C v1 N O O O O N a? ° �o .5 .5 0..5 co 0. .5 E to 0 U M ° c O O O O Y w .0O ci , _ cSo o y ri 2 z z z v u co O E N C V ar^ N �, G" C w N cd 8 w �t N 5 ;; c.0 w w l co H A aci ?� 3 ^o F. c' o y � •mod c MCI r� >, O A O c QI MN o o o o�i a Q a�i ° o ° 5 � F O L a n ,S o c c � o .� c 0 >, �• N N N W tE y$ SIC tj O S' 3(D CA �« w 5 wcqs >' w d w Fn c Qy .o . y a`�i >' tn 4) m o A c, o o ., o >, a 42 a°n o 4) 8 a w b ¢ v, ? cn n cn cn va 5 0E u s 0> 0 a� O° U o o O \o O c o a� 0. a) o u > 0 0 d EJD ow c� >• 0. >- - > x > x > 0 > xQ U c 0 U O c a 0 O E 0 a) a a) W c Al M9-86V W78) 'oul 'Auedwoo 6ullulJd e41 'SdS 18 PelulJd jeded PeloRoed uo PelulJd 4 J06eueW 86EIM 'ZNVd3 -0 A380d 6K9•9b6 311AM'f M3H11dW M0-Sb6 NOSNVMS'3 N0Nd3A Ztib S6 N3013S'S WVI111M SbSE-M IVH1N3SOd 13lHHVH OZES-M 3NAVH AUd3r OLSI-SM NOAH 183808 S331Snd1 M09 SI0NI7I `(P31:JH33a ££SL-06joAEW'SIHHVH TY N3A31S a�WOlS(1� 1�11SOd 6ao 1!-PIa!JaaeP@l!ewaeeP................................. 11ew-3 6ao•1!-Pla!JaeaP•mmm................................... a6ed qeM 9bZL-LGE.......................................... s�joM o!Ignd 0009-Sb6............................................ 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The design includes two twelve -foot tall pieces made out of concrete depicting a "family" theme, which is the heart of Deerfield. One piece shows a male figure hugging a child. The child has its arms around the male. The female piece is holding a baby and a child's hand. The child is to the side of the mother and is holding a doll. The pieces will maintain a graceful column feel through interspersed three-dimensional elements and will lean in toward each other. To create a history of the project and bring about community involvement, documented by photos and digital recordings. In addition, the artist will A model of the sculpture is on display at the village hall. The piece will be completed in Fall 2004. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE 01 01 The pedestrian bridge over Deerfield Road at the viaduct is scheduled for reconstruction this spring. Its overall appearance will be improved and it will be safer for all users. A ramp will be added to the south improving accessibility for the handicapped. 04 This summer, Deerfield Road will be reconstructed from the viaduct to Castlewood Lane. Both projects will impact traffic. More details on these capital projects will be in the next issue of D-Tales. MEETING SCHEDULE I COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE is The public is invited to attend Village Board and Commission meetings, which take place at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road. Dates and times are subject to change. Walkability Task Force 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 5th: Fine Arts Commission 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 6th: Youth Council 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 7th: Human Relations Commission 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13th: Residential Redevelopment Review 7:00 p.m. Safety Council 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Januaryl4th: Village Center Development 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15th: Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20th: Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 21st: Cable & Telecommunications 7:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 22nd: Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 26th: Appearance Review Commission 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 1 st: Walkability Task Force 9:00 a.m. Monday, February 2nd: Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. Tuesday February 3rd: Youth Council 7:30 p.m. Village Center Development 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February loth: Residential Redevelopment Review 7:00 p.m. Safety Council 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 12th: Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17th: Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18th: Cable & Telecommunications 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19th: Board of Police Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 23rd: Appearance Review Commission 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 26th: Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. FACADE IMPROVEMENTS The Village Center Development Commission's efforts to encourage downtown businesses to improve the appearance of their properties are paying dividends. Five merchants have applied for funding under the village's facade rebate program. Some work is already underway, but it is hoped that several buildings will be renovated before the program expires in 2005. 4 VILLAGE INFO CHANNEL Hopefully, by now you have observed the new format on Channel 10. Tune in for current information on village activities and events. Although the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee has completed its assignment, there is still much to do before a new plan is officially approved. The draft document, available in the village hall and library, has been referred to the plan commission, which will hold workshops to discuss it as part of their regular meetings. They are scheduled to meet on the 15`h and 22nd of January. The village center development commission will also discuss the downtown section of the plan at meetings scheduled on January 14th and February P. It is expected that a public hearing will be held on the entire document in the spring. The actual date will be announced in a later issue of D- Tales. WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP Voter Registration: If you are not registered to vote, you must do so by February 17`h in order to vote in the March 16`s Primary Election. Two forms of identification are required, one showing your permanent address. Weekday office hours are 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 — 4:15 p.m. Absentee Voting: In person absentee voting at the West Deerfield Township office will begin on February 23rd. Additional hours for absentee voting convenience will be Saturday morning, March 13th from 9 a.m. to Noon. 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. If you have any questions, please call the township office at 847-945-0614. ELECTION JUDGES Anyone interested in serving as an election judge should call the Lake County Clerk's office at 847-377- 2408. Trained judges can earn up to $105 per election.