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Vol. 27, No. 2 - Mar 2005'.Deerfield ����5 • March 2005 - VOL. 27 NO.2 ELECTION DAY 2005 Local elections will be held on TUESDAY, April 5th. The following local government offices will be on the ballot: VILLAGE: Mayor & Three Trustees (4 year terms) LIBRARY: Three Trustees (6 year terms) PARK DISTRICT: Three Commissioners (4 year terms) SCHOOL DISTRICT #109: Four Board Members (4 year terms) SCHOOL DISTRICT #113: Four Board Members (4 year terms) ELECTION REMINDERS YARD WASTE PROGRAM ➢ The voter registration deadline for the April 5th election is March 8th. You can register to vote at West Deerfield Township's new facility at 601 Deerfield Road (S.E. corner of Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace) from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, call 945-0614. ➢ You can vote in -person absentee beginning March 14th at the West Deerfield Township office. ➢ While the Village recognizes that political signs are an important and legitimate way for residents to express their opinion, there are regulations governing such activities: No signs are allowed in the public right-of- way (this is generally the area 20 feet in from the curb). Signs are restricted to 20 sq. ft. of total sign area per lot on private property. All signs must be removed within 7 days following the election. BLOOD DRIVE The next blood drive is Sunday, March 6th at the Park District Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary... just drop in and give the gift of life. Beginning the week of April 3rd, yard waste service will resume. Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Mondays, and residents south of Deerfield Road will have pickup on Tuesdays. ❖ Use regular 30 gallon paper garden waste bags (not plastic). A recycling sticker must be placed on each bag. Stickers can be purchased at the Village Hall, Deerbrook Jewel/Osco, Walgreens, Whole Foods, Bannockburn Dominick's, and Highland Park Jewel/Osco. ❖ Bundled brush will also be accepted (no stickers required) provided the bundles are no more than 4' long and 30" in circumference and are tied. ❖ Both yard waste bags and bundled brush must be placed at the curb. NEW CORPORATE RESIDENT Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan, has annexed to Deerfield the 70 acres it owns at the northeast corner of Saunders and Lake Cook Roads. They plan to build their headquarters facility (five office buildings) in phases over the next several years. Groundbreaking is expected this spring. SCHEDULE The public is invited to attend Village Board and Commission meetings, which take place at the Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road. Dales and times are subject to change. 4 Wednesday, March 2nd: Village Center Development Commission 7:30 p.m. :• Sunday, March 6": Walkability Task Force 9:00 a.m. s• Monday, March 7": Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8": Safety Council 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission 7:30 p.m. ie Thursday, March 10": Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16'": Cable & Telecommunications 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 21": Fine Arts Commission 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. :• Thursday, March 24'": Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 28": Appearance Review Commission 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 3rd: Walkability Task Force 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 41": Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. 4- Wednesday, April 6'": Village Center Development Commission 7:30 p.m. •: Tuesday, April 121": Safety Council 7:30 p.m. Community Relations Commission 7:30 p.m. •3 Thursday, April 14'": Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. •3 Monday, April 18'": Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. •: Wednesday, April 201°: Cable & Telecommunications 7:30 p.m. . Monday, April 25": Appearance Review Commission 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28' : Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Spring is almost here and, along with it, plans for home improvements, most of which require a building permit. They are required to assure that work will be completed safely and in compliance with all village codes. Remodeling and construction projects such as: room additions, electrical and plumbing work, fences, fireplaces and decks, roofing, siding, sewer repairs, pools and driveways all require a permit. Please call the Department of Community Development to see if a permit is needed before starting a home improvement project. Also, for any project over $1,000, the contractor must provide you with a pamphlet entitled "Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights". This document will help you ask the right questions in order to protect yourself and minimize the possibility of any misunderstandings about the work to be performed. Every effort is made to issue a building permit within four weeks of receiving an application. However, during the heavy construction season, it may take longer. Also, remember that contractors are not allowed to put their business signs in your front yard while working on your property. OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD The Community Relations Commission would like your help in nominating deserving young men and women for the Jeffrey Werner Outstanding Youth 40 Award. This award was first presented in 1969 as a memorial to Jeffrey Werner, a Deerfield teenager who, despite a terminal illness, distinguished himself in service to his community. Nomination forms are available at the Village Hall. Please return completed forms to the attention of Jennifer Davis, Village of Deerfield, 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015. The deadline for accentina nominations is Friday. Aoril 1. 2005. The award presentation will take place at Jewett Park during the Memorial Day Ceremony. DEERFIELD FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS Mark your calendars! The 2005 Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts will be held on. June llth and 12th from 10:00 a.m.— 5:00 p.m. on Jewett Park Drive and Robert York Avenue in downtown Deerfield. This year's festival will showcase the work of over 100 artists and craftspeople from around the country, as well as local Deerfield artists. Now in its 3rd year, the Festival of Fine Arts has-0 proved to be a fun -filled community event. Last year's festival saw approximately 100 artists participate and many visitors from all over the Chicagoland area visit to peruse or purchase art. At this year's show, all art media will be represented, including acrylic, ceramics, jewelry, watercolor, fiber, wood, sculpture, oil, metal, photography, mixed media, printmaking and glass. In addition to the artwork, the festival will again offer a number of other family events, including music, free hands-on art activities for kids, and an internationally diverse food selection. Bring the whole family! For more information, please contact the Village Manager's Office at 847/945-5000 or visit the Village's website at www.deerfield-il.ors?. Look for more information in the May/June edition of D-Tales. NEW LOOK FOR D-TALES Beginning with the May/June edition of D-Tales, residents will see some significant changes to the familiar Village newsletter. You'll notice a new look • and feel to the newsletter, with pictures and more in- depth articles on Village services, departments, and events. Watch your mailbox for the new D-Tales during the week of May 1 st! DEERFIELD ROAD CONSTRUCTION TREE TRIMMING Utility work will begin in March on Deerfield Road west of the viaduct as part of a summer long street rehabilitation project. Deerfield Road, from the viaduct west to Castlewood Lane, will be widened slightly to provide for a center turning lane. The project will include new water and storm sewers, intersection and traffic signal enhancements, and a pedestrian refuge island. The road will remain open to traffic but will be limited on occasion to one lane only. There will be no set detour, but additional traffic is expected on various east -west streets. These will be patrolled heavily to assure compliance with posted speed limits. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible. The project will be funded substantially by a federal grant, with financial participation by Lake County as well for their portion of the project between Wilmot Road and Castlewood Lane. The village explored undergrounding the overhead wires along Deerfield Road, but the costs for doing so were prohibitive. We know that the pedestrian bridge improvements last •summer were a major inconvenience. Efforts to try to do both projects in the same construction season were unsuccessful due to IDOT grant requirements. Once again, we ask for your patience and thank you in advance for your cooperation. PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL FLASHING LIGHTSAND AND CROSSWALKS AND CROSSWALKS CROSSWALK IN 1 DEERFIELD RD PEDESTRIAN / � REFUGE ISLAND s � TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE The village board is currently reviewing a tree preservation ordinance recommended by the Residential Redevelopment Review Task Force. Their proposal is the result of several months of discussing the need for such regulations, studying other municipal tree ordinances and soliciting public input on the matter. The board is expected to take final action on the ordinance at its March 21" meeting. It is available for review at the village hall or on the website at www.deerfield-ii.org. Sawvell Tree Service is under contract by the village to trim parkway trees. If you receive a notice from Sawvell, you can expect to see crews in your area. If you have special needs for a parkway tree, we will be happy to work with you or, if you have any questions, call public works at 847/317-7245 or e-mail jkrase@deerfield-ii.org. FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE Beginning in April, Deerfield public works personnel will flush all fire hydrants in the village to make sure they are in good working order in case of emergencies and to help flush settlement out of the distribution system. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. Flushing will be done between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays. Do NOT do laundry on the day hydrants are flushed in your area. Flushing stirs up rust, and you don't want that in your washer. Also, if there is any discoloration in your faucet water, let it run for a few minutes and it will clear up. The water is safe to drink. If you have any questions, please call the Village of Deerfield Water Department at 847/317-7245 (M-F 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) or e-mail dfldpw@deerfield- il.ora. SWALCO COLLECTION The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will begin its 2005 household chemical waste collection program on Saturday, March 26`° at Waukegan Public Works, 1700 N. McAree Road. The collection will take place from 8:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. and is free for Illinois residents. SWALCO provides this program to help residents dispose of their chemical wastes safely and conveniently. A variety of common household materials can be brought to a household chemical waste collection day, including: oil -based paints, used motor oil, mercury, solvents, paint remover, antifreeze, aerosol products, metal polishes, insecticides, old gasoline, hobby chemicals, pool chemicals, weed killer, fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners and household batteries. There will be collections in other parts of the county throughout the year. Residents can call SWALCO at 847/336-9340 or check the agency's website www.swalco.ora for further information. pEERFIElO `ac F"OLICE BEAT POUCE BEWARE /CON 4_ off\ I IS As warmer weather approaches, it is important to be aware of home, improvement scams. These scams are some of the most common and frequent crimes that occur during spring and fall, the times when most homeowners do the majority of their home improvement projects. Some of the most popular scams are driveway resealing, roofing repairs and chimney repairs. The Driveway Resealing Scam In this scenario, offenders will knock on the homeowner's door and try to entice them into having their driveway resealed. The offender will offer their services at a low price, due to the fact that they were "just working down the block" and had extra materials left over. The "contractor" will then offer their services for only the cost of labor and the homeowner will save a lot of money by not having to buy the sealant. The "contractor" will quote a price of $50.00, then once the work is done, they will ask for $2,000. Once the homeowner hears the increased price and refuses to pay, the contractor will threaten to call the police for theft of services. Most homeowners caught in this scam agree to pay and later realize that they have been taken. The Roofing and Chimney Repairs Scam In these scenarios, the "contractor" will approach the homeowner with a story about how they were working down the street and noticed some ice and snow damage to the homeowner's roof or chimney. The "contractor" will then quote a low price for the "minor" repair and either do nothing or do a small noticeable repair such as replacing a shingle. Once complete, the "contractor" will then ask for a much larger amount claiming the damage was more severe than expected. Summary Statistics show the prime target for these scams will be older residents, living alone and unable to handle such physically demanding repairs on their homes. The best way to prevent becoming a victim to these scams is to only deal with legitimate contractors that either you contact or is recommended by a friend. Also, get a written quote for repairs to be done prior to the work being started. And most importantly, don't be afraid to call the police if you think you have been the victim of one of these scams. Don't be embarrassed. Call the police as soon as possible. 911 INFORMATION In early 2004, several companies began marketing local and long distance Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service to consumers. This technology uses Internet data to connect a standard • telephone device to any telephone in the world. It is now a growing industry available to local residents. Emergency telecommunicators are not automatically provided with sufficient information to facilitate rapid emergency response, nor is there any assurance that your call will be delivered to the proper Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). If you dial 911 using VoIP, your call may not be routed to the Police Department and your location, telephone number or other information will not be displayed. VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD 850 Waukegan Road PRESORTED Deerfield, Illinois 60015 STANDARD U.S.POSTAGE Fire/Police Emergency 911 g y PAID Fire Department Non -Emergency ....................... 945-4066 Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois Police Department Non -Emergency ..................... 945-8636 Village Hall............................................945-5000 Public Works..........................................317-7245 Web Page ................................... www.deerfield-il.org POSTAL CUSTOMER E-mail ................................. deermail@deerfield-il.org STEVEN M. HARRIS, Mayor 940.7533 DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 TRUSTEES ROBERT BENTON 945.1570 JERRY KAYNE 945-5320 HARRIET ROSENTHAL.945-3545 WILLIAM S. SEIDEN 945.2442 VERNON E. SWANSON 945-0227 MATTHEW J. WYLIE 945-5149 ROBERT D. FRANZ, Village Manager Printed on Recycled Paper Printed at SIPS, The Printing Company, Inc. (847) 498-6126 UPCOMING PARK DISTRICT EVENTS: "For Kids Only" Flea Market — Saturday, March 12, 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. (set up at noon) at the Jewett Park Community Center. Community kids will be selling their "recycled" toys, books, games, etc. All shoppers are invited. Touch a Truck — Saturday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. noon at the park district maintenance shop. This is a free event for children of all ages (must be accompanied by an adult). Kite Workshop & Fly — Saturday, April 23 from 1:00 p.m .- 3:00 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Jewett Park Community Center, followed by the fly at Maplewood Park. This state-wide event is for children ages 7-13. Registration — Please contact the park district for further information regarding the above programs or to register for: • high school and adult athletic leagues • golf lessons, use of the golf club banquet facility, use of driving range, etc. STAY INFORMED! Deerfield residents have a number of ways to keep informed of Village happenings. The village's website, www.deerfield-il.orQ, is full of useful information that can help keep you up-to-date. The website has .information on upcoming Board of Trustees meetings (including dates and current agendas) as well as a full listing of other board and commission meetings that is updated weekly. You can search the site for information on community organizations, village departments, and places to go and things to do in and around Deerfield. Past issues of D-Tales are also available in PDF format on the website. Have a question? Contact us by using the online contact form. Cable subscribers can stay informed by watching the village's Info Channel 10 for helpful information and items of interest. Items such as Board of Trustees agendas, meeting schedules, and other community - related information are all updated frequently. Village board meetings are also broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month and are replayed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. IC SENIOR CENTER 1 CENTER I3IGHLIGHTS 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, IL 60015 Lending Closet The Patty Turner Senior Center lends, on a short term basis, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bath benches, commodes, grabber sticks, etc. Senior Car Program The Patty Turner Senior Center offers a drop off(pick- up service for older adult residents of Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Bannockburn and Riverwoods which is available on a reservation, first-come/first-served basis. Fees are $3/one-way ride within our service area and $5/one-way ride to Glenbrook or Lake Forest Hospitals. Circuit Breaker Eligible discounts are available. Upcoming Trips & Events "Measure for Measure" @ Chicago Shakespeare Theater on 3/2/05 • "Civil War" CLC Series on 2/26/05-3/19/05 • Big Band Sound of Deerfield @ PTSC on 3/13/05 • Bloomin' Cruise on 3/15/05 • St. Patrick's Day Luncheon/Still Acting Up on 3/17/05 • Miniature Artists Trip on 3/30/05 • "The Fertile Crescent"CLC Series 4/4/05-4/25/05 • Bulls vs. Pistons @ United Center on 04/11/05 • Ron Surace & the IFS Band/American Big Band Sound Series —Female Vocalists: 04/17/05 • American Ballet Theater—"Giselle" on 4/20/05 • Italian/Greek Ethnic Grocery Tour on 4//28/05 • Waa Mu @ Northwestern on 5/04/05 • Ron Surace & the IFS Band/American Big Band Sound Series —Male Vocalists: 05/15/05 Call the Patty Turner Senior Center at (847) 940-4010 for more information on these events and programs. ANNUAL BUDGET Work is underway on the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2005. Village staff will present a proposed budget to the Mayor and Board of Trustees in early March. A public hearing will be held on the document at the April 4th village board meeting. TRANSPORTATION REFERENDUM (Lake County has asked the village to include the following article in this issue of D-Tales.) Lake County has a road improvement referendum on the ballot on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 that would fund traffic congestion relief throughout the county. If implemented, the county sales tax would increase by''/s cent for each dollar spent. (Groceries and prescription medications would be exempt.) The additional funding would be used to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion through road widening, intersection improvements and traffic signal synchronization projects on state, county, and local roads. The referendum, if approved, will support a program of about $481 million (over the first 10 years) to be used exclusively for transportation improvements. A substantial portion of the program will be bonded, so significant roadwork will begin quickly. Transportation improvements would be done throughout Lake County. A detailed road improvement program identifies each project that would be funded. This program was developed using input from seven public meetings that produced nearly • 1,000 comments about traffic congestion. The road improvement program consists of. • 36 miles of road widening to reduce the number of bottlenecks, • 33 improved intersections to reduce the number of backups, • 109 traffic signal synchronizations to get more green lights. For more information about the referendum and to view the road improvement program, visit the Lake County website at www.co.lake.il.us. GARBAGE ISSUES Residents are kindly reminded of the following regulations regarding the scavenger service: ➢ Garbage or refuse containers must have a capacity of no less than 10 gallons nor more than 32 gallons, except for plastic containers, which may have a capacity of 45 gallons. ➢ Containers cannot be placed at the curb until after dusk the day before pickup and must be removed 00 from the curb by dusk on the day of pickup. ➢ Sidewalks must not be blocked by containers or material at the curb. PLEASE SLOW DOWN! With nice weather approaching, we want to remind all motorists to watch their speed in residential areas. There will be more pedestrian and bicycle activity, and they have as much right to the public thoroughfares as vehicles. The police department reports that most speeding tickets in residential neighborhoods are issued to people who live there. Please, slow down. These are your neighbors! ADDRESS THE PROBLEM Have you ever driven through a neighborhood at night looking for an address? Imagine doing it in an emergency situation when every second is critical. Police and fire personnel too often experience this problem due to the fact that residents do not clearly display their addresses. Please take time to display house numbers (at least 4" in height) in a conspicuous place. Precious seconds spent searching for an address can make an important difference! NEW TOWNSHIP LOCATION West Deerfield Township has occupied its new building at 601 Deerfield Road (southeast corner of Rosemary Terrace and Deerfield Road). They are open for business and invite residents to stop by to see the building. A formal dedication will be scheduled in May. NEW BUSINESSES You are encouraged to shop at these new stores now open in Deerfield: ➢ Madison & Friends, Mephisto and US Cellular in Deerfield Square ➢ 71" Place (Big & Tall) in Lake Cook Plaza ➢ Fish Planet at 837 Waukegan Road DYBA PARADE The Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball Association is organizing a parade to kick off the 2005 season. It will be held on Sunday, April 17th in the village center. Mark your calendars and look for more details about the event on cable channel 10 as the date approaches.