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Vol. 27, No. 1 - Jan 2005� Deerf field T�4Lf.S January 2005 - VOL. 27 NO. 1 qao* VAC �a" ....................... APRIL ELECTION The office of mayor and three village trustees will be on the ballot at the Consolidated Election on April 5, 2005. Nominating petitions required to be filed for candidacy are available at the village hall. They must be filed in the village clerk's office between Monday, January 17th and Tuesday, January 251h. •Voter Registration: You may register to vote for the April election at the West Deerfield Township Office. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:15 p.m. Two forms of identification are required. Registration closes on March 8th. Absentee Voting: The West Deerfield Township office will offer in person absentee voting beginning March 141h during regular office hours. The office will also be open from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 2nd for absentee voting. 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. PROPERTY TAXES Each local government agency serving Deerfield collects real estate taxes from property owners. At their December 20`h meeting, the mayor and board of trustees passed the 2004 Real Estate Tax Levy Ordinance that determines the amount of real estate taxes the village will receive next year. The village (including the library) gets approximately 7% of the total property taxes paid, and that represents about 10% of the total revenue the village receives annually. CITIZEN HONORED At this year's Thanksgiving Interfaith Service, Dorothy Caruso was presented with the 2004 Human Relations Award. We extend our sincere congratulations to Dorothy, who gave so much of her time to be of service to others. HOLIDAY TREES/ DECORATIONS PICK UP The Village's scavenger service contractor will pick up Christmas trees and other organic holiday decorations on January P and 10`h (Mondays) and on January 4th and 11`h (Tuesdays). Trees and other organic greenery will be picked up at the curb IF all bags, metal (including tinsel) and other decorations are removed. Items other than "clean and green" will be taken as trash. BOARD MEETING DATES Due to holidays on January 171h (Martin Luther King Day) and February 2151 (Presidents' Day), the second board meeting in January will be on Tuesday, January 18`h, and the second meeting in February will be on Tuesday, February 22"d BUDGET AWARD Staff has begun preparing the budget for the new fiscal year beginning May 1, 2005. Recently, the village was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 14`h consecutive year. This award reflects the commitment of the village board to presenting a budget that promotes openness and participation and to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. MEETING SCHEDULE WASTEWATER TREATMENT STUDY 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. Monday, January 3rd: Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. :• Wednesday, January 5th: Village Center Development Commission 7:30 p.m. :• Sunday, January 9th Walkable and Accessibility Task Force 9:00 a.m. :• Tuesday, January llth Safety Council 7:30 p.m. C• Wednesday, January 12th Community Relations Commission 7:00 p.m. •: Thursday, January 13th: Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. :• Tuesday, January 18": Fine Arts Commission 6:30 p.m. •: Tuesday, January 18'": Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. :• Wednesday, January 19'": Cable & Telecommunications 7:30 p.m. :• Monday, January 24th: Appearance Review Commission 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 27th: Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. :• Wednesday, February 2nd Village Center Development Commission 7:30 p.m. :• Sunday, February 6th Walkable and Accessibility Task Force 9:00 a.m. ❖ Monday, February 7`": Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. :• Tuesday, February 8": Safety Council 7:30 p.m. .� Thursday, February 10'": Community Relations Commission 7:00 p.m. :• Thursday, February 101": Plan Commission 8:00 P.M. ti Wednesday, February 16'": Cable & Telecommunications 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 22nd: Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. :• Thursday, February 241": Plan Commission 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 28th: Appearance Review Commission 7:30 p.m. DEERFIELD ROAD PROJECT The March issue of D-Tales will include specific information on the rehabilitation of Deerfield Road from the viaduct west to Castlewood Lane. It will involve widening to accommodate two through lanes and a left turn lane as well as major intersection improvements. It will take all of the 2005 construction season to complete. In addition to the upcoming newsletter article, each property owner fronting Deerfield Road will receive correspondence regarding the planned improvements. CHANNEL 10 Everyone is reminded and encouraged to check Cable Channel 10 on a regular basis for important information on current events and projects in the Village. The village recently received a report from Stanley Consultants, an engineering firm retained to study the Deerfield Wastewater Treatment System and, particularly, the treatment plant located south of Shepard Middle School. The plant was originally constructed in 1954 and underwent its last major expansion in 1975. Over the next few months, the village board will review the capital improvement options presented by the consultant and decide the future of that facility. A copy of the report is available for public review at the village hall and at the Deerfield Library. TREE ORDINANCE The Residential Redevelopment Task Force is completing its review of the need for a Tree Preservation Ordinance. Their report and recommendation is expected to be ready for village board consideration at the January 18`h meeting. TAKEDA ANNEXATION In December, the Plan Commission approved the annexation and conceptual development plans for the Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. headquarters project at the northeast corner of • Saunders and Lake Cook Roads. Takeda is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan. The village board will consider the proposal in January and, if approved, construction will begin in early spring. The project would be built in phases over several years. The plan also includes a possible future hotel fronting on Saunders Road and a packaging facility. Anyone wishing to review the development plan may do so during regular business hours at the village hall. SENIOR ASSISTANCE Village residents who are at least 62 years old, maintain an independent household and meet certain income limits may be eligible for financial assistance under the Village's Senior Housing Subsidy Program administered by the Community Relations Commission. If you would like more information, contact Valerie Moll at 945-5000. HANDICAP PARKING Residents are reminded that handicap parking spaces and the striped areas adjacent to them are not to be is used as a pick-up/drop-off area or a place to idle in your car. Unlawful use of handicap parking will result in a ticket and $100 fine. Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered time to serve the community during 2004: • • Appearance Review Commission Richard Coen, Ch. Jules Beskin - 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 - Gregory Lapin Steven Robinson - John Sanner William Steffey - Ken Urbaszewski Cemetery Association 'John Willman, Ch. Maynard Grossman - Laura Kempf Electrical Commission James Brown - Ted Galvani Richard R. Osman - James Quinn Michael Rouse Energy & Recycling Commission Edwin Seidman, Ch. Donald Anderson - 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 Famfly Days Commission Edwin Seidman, Ch. Gene DiClementi - Arthur Hyams Rick Julison - 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 - Martin Friedman Bruce Robbins - Lois Shane Jerry Witkovsky - 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 Police Pension Board Mark Anfenson Kenneth Urbaszewski (*No longer serving) Safety Council Alan Bromberg, Ch. Melissa Bigg - Marc Brown Doug Grant - Stephen Hastings 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 Streetscape Design 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 Walkabllity Task Force Joseph Berger - Melissa Bigg Doug Grant Youth Council 'Barbara Reich, Ch., Gil Antokal -'Michael Caver Ellen Miller Eisenberg Mitchell Feinberg - Ken Schmetterer Lawrence Tracey pEERFIELO Y POLICE , BEAT POLICE WALKING SAFETY --NIGHT----- "'-'—Reflective Vest 13 se afe — be seen./Your life depends on it. There, is danger in the dark — the biggest being vehicles that don't expect you or can't see you. Drivers cannot easily see you through fogged windows and poor weather, and their night vision dims as they age. For the bestl afety, your entire outline should be reflective and yof� should carry a light or wear a flasher. If you wear � dark jacket and dark pants, you are invisible during your early morning or evening walks in the „- winjIer darkness. We need to walk defensively and' ~mot The mesh means it is cool and lightweight and its` adjusts for people of all sizes. The reflective strips on front and back provide safety, and if you get it in orange, it provides day safety as well. A limited supply of reflective vests will be for sale at the Police Department and Village Hall after the first of the year. I This information would apply to bicyclists as well as walkers. pains to be visible. �fety Lights hese can be attached to your waistband for night rfety. Cars can see it over a half -mile away in clear ght conditions. `eflective Clothing and Shoes s Wearing reflective clothing and shoes is a good defense against invisibility, but you need to be sure that the reflective areas are large enough and are exposed' from every angle. Most running shoes now have reflective stripes. In winter, wearing an extra vest I or reflectiveJacket can also keep you warm. Reflective wristbands for wrists and ankles and a i reflective headbarid or hat are also a good idea. j Reflective clothing should be worn from an hour before sunset until and hour after sunrise. ' VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD 850 Waukegan Road Lm 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 ROBERT BENTON 945.1570 JERRY KAYNE 945-5320 HARRIET ROSENTHAL 945.3545 WILLIAM S. SEMEN 945.2442 VERNON E. SWANSON 945.0227 MATTHEW J. WYLIE 945-5149 ROBERT D. FRANZ, Village Manager ME Printed on Recycled Paper CITIZENS' POLICE ACADEMY The Deerfield Police Department is accepting applications for the Citizens' Police Academy. This is a program designed by the Department and mainly taught by Deerfield Police Officers. Our first class will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 and will continue through March 16, 2005. Each class will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Deerfield Police Department, 850 Waukegan Road, however, some classes may be held at an alternate site, depending on the topic of instruction. This is a ten - week class and will meet every Wednesday. If you have any questions, call the Deerfield Police Department at (847) 945-8636 and ask for Sgt. Mel Soltwisch. If he is unavailable, leave a message and he will return your call. Applications may be obtained at the Department. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 rl Pi Printed at SPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126