Vol. 28, No. 4 - Jul/Aug 2006July / August 2006
Vol. 28, No. 4
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850 Wdukegan,Road
Deerfield Illinois 60015
847/945-5000
Meeting Schedule
Meeting ti►ues/dates subject to chancre.
.idly
Board of Trustees
Judy 5 and 17, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
July 11, 7:00 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
July 11, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
Judy 12, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
July 13 and 27, 7:30 p.m.
Cable and Telecommunications Comm.
July 18, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
July 24, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
July 25, 7:30 p.m.
August
Village Center Development Comm.
August 2, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
August 7 and 21, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
August 8, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
August 10 and 24, 7:30 p.m.
Cable and Telecommunications Comm.
August 15, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
August 22, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
August 28, 7:30 p.m.
D TALES
Your Municipal News Source
Deerfield Family Days -
July 3 and 4
The 43rd
Annual
Deerfield
Family Days
festivities will
again take
place on July
3rd and 4th.
Spectacular
fireworks,
great live entertainment, exciting family
activities and a festive parade will delight
Deerfield residents during this two day
community event.
Deerfield Family Days is sponsored by the
Village of Deerfield and is planned by the
Family Days Committee. Their hard work
and dedication keep this annual event a
staple of the Deerfield community.
Funding for this event comes from the
generous support of many Deerfield
residents and businesses.
For a full listing of Family Days events,
please turn to page 2. Also, visit the
Village's website at w►vw.deerfield-il.org
for more information. A. -
Construction Updates
The Village is undertaking a number of
construction projects this year. An update
for each is provided below:
Rosemary Terrace Infrastructure
Improvement Project:
The installation of the new sanitary sewer
is complete and the process for replacing
services under the roadway has begun.
Crews will begin installing the new
watermain along the east side of
Rosemary Terrace beginning at the north
end and working south towards Deerfield
Road. Once the watermain installation is
complete, a pressure test and a chlorine
Village Hall Expansion
Project Update
The expansion and renovation of the
Deerfield Village Hall is underway. With
the Village Board's approval of funding at
the June 5, 2006 Board of Trustees
meeting, the wheels were set in motion on
a project many years in the making.
Over the past year, Village staff, supported
by the'Village Board, have worked with the
architectural firm of Williams Architects to
develop and refine a design that benefits
the public, the Village Board and the
Village's many commissions, as well as
staff. Many hours were logged to ensure
that the expansion w711 meet the needs of
the Village for years to come.
Under the leadership of the Village's
design/builder, Williams Development,
demolition work began in mid June, and
will continue through early July.
Construction of the new north wing should
commence shortly thereafter. Though
construction will affect the existing Village
Hall in the future, the lobby will remain
open to service residents and other
customers who require Village services.
Project updates will be provided regularly
on the Village's website,
www.deerfield-ii.org. Questions can be
directed to the Village at 847/945-5000 or
via email at deermail@deerfield-il.org. &-
Check it Out!
Page 2: r
• Family Days Schedule
Page 3:
• Public Works Information
Page 4:
• Board Report and Community Calendar
Page 6:
• Clean Air Counts Initiative
Page 7:
• Village Reminders
Continued on Page 3
v llageNEWS.
2006 DEERFIELD FAMILY DAYS
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY SERVICE
COME CELEBRATE 43 YEARS OF FIREWORKS, FOOD, AND FUN
Monda, . July 3rd - Deerfield High School
5:00 pm GATES OPEN FOR PICNICS, FOOD CONCESSIONS
6:00 pm Entertainment for Children on stage: Magic Show, Stilt Walker, Moon Walk
6:30 pm R-Gang (Motown/R&B) This group has played at numerous Chicago Bears and
Bulls games and is sponsored by Cubby Bear North
9:15 pm FIREWORKS: Our large and exciting display!
Tickets: $4.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Children (under 13) and Seniors (65+)
Tuesday fuly 4th - .fewett Park Community Center and Grounds
7:30 to 10:30 am
7:30 am to 4:00 pm
8:00 am
8:00 to 9:00 am
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
8:45 am to 4:00 pm
8:45 to 10:00 am;
10:00 am
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
NOON
Pancake Breakfast in the Park by the Patty Turner Senior Center and
underwritten by Walgreens
Arts and Crafts Sales, Park Grounds
Rotary 10k Race at Walden School; sponsored by US Bank and Sunset Foods
Italian Kitchen Bike Decorating Contest/Parade, Rosemary Terrace &
Deerfield Road
Flower Show: Submit flowers 8-9:30, Oak Room, Jewett Park Community
Center
Jewett Park Entertainment Stage
Dog Show, Field House Patio sponsored by One Deerfield Place -Sr. Citizen
Housing
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting at Jewett Park Shelter and Playground
Rides, Games, and Concessions, Park Grounds
Voter Registration, Park Grounds
'1', M
Noon to 1:00 pm Free Swimming, lap swim, at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
1:00 to 4:00 pm Kohl McCormick Storybus; along Park Avenue
1:00 to 4:00 pm Musical Entertainment on Stage
1:00 to 5:00 pm Free Swimming for everyone at Deerspring Pool and Mitchell Pool
For July 3rd and 4th Food and Rides: $.50 per ticket — Books $10.00
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
JUDY NELSON, FAMILY DAYS COMMITTEE CHAIR, 847-945-5523
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*There
Emerald Ash Borer
is a new threat to ash
trees. The Emerald Ash
Borer, a small (1 /2 inch
long, 1 /8 inch wide) metallic
green beetle native to Asia
has been spotted in Illinois.
The most visible sign of
infestation is a noticeable
dieback of the crown of the
tree, which appears after the
first year. Other signs of
infestation are bark slits
above larval feeding galleries
and damage from
woodpeckers, which come to
feed on the pre -pupal larvae.
Adult beetles will leave 1 /8
inch "D" shaped exit holes
anywhere on the tree.
Yearly treatment is needed to
ensure adequate protection
•and should be applied by a
certified tree specialist. The
beetles are easily transported
in ash tree firewood. Be sure
to purchase firewood from a
known local source. If you
have recently purchased
firewood from Michigan,
Ohio, or Indiana, burn it
now to reduce the chance of
the beetle spreading. Ash
trees generally die within I
to 3 years after infection.
Ash trees are identified by
their compound leaves with
small, glossy green leaflets
which grow in opposite pairs.
For more information, visit
www.emeraldashborer.info/,
www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp/eab/, or
contact the national Emerald
Ash Borer hotline at 866-
EAB-4512. You may also visit
www.deerfield-il.org for a link
to a pamphlet with additional
information. Further
questions may be directed to
the Public Works Department
at 847/317-7325. &-
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Construction
Continued from Page I
test will be completed before
the watermain is made
operational. Crews will begin
installing the new 11/2"
copper water services from
the main to the new b-boxes
located within the parkway.
The Village is currently in the
process of upgrading and
installing new meter reading
devices inside residential
homes to eliminate the need
for metering pits within the
Village parkway. The new
Orion meters will aid the
village in reducing the time
required to read residential
water meters.
Stratford Road Infrastructure
Improvement Project:
All construction related work,
including landscape, for
Stratford Road has been
completed.
2006 MFT Street
Rehabilitation Project:
A contractor award is
expected at the July 5 Board
of Trustees meeting.
Construction is anticipated to
begin in early July. Please
check the Village's website
for a complete listing of
streets that will be a part of
this year's program.
Mitchell Park Tennis Courts
Reconstruction Project:
Village contractor Zera
Construction Company. began
demolition work the week of
June 19. The new
reconstructed tennis court is
scheduled for completion by
September I. Mitchell Park
shall remain open throughout
the construction.
Check the Vllage's website,
uvww.deerfield-il.org for
further updates. .-
publicWORKS
Mosquito
Abatement
The Village has teamed up
with Clarke Environmental
Mosquito Control to
administer our mosquito
abatement program.
West Nile Virus is a
mosquito -borne disease.
Symptoms of the disease
initially are similar to the flu.
The majority of individuals
infected with the disease %vill
never know it. The symptoms
will be so mild that they will
go undetected. In severe
cases, the disease may cause
encephalitis, paralysis, coma
or death. Individuals with
compromised immune
systems and senior citizens
are at the greatest risk.
The Village's integrated
approach includes mosquito
traps for monitoring numbers
of insects, prevention of
larval mosquito development
in stormwater catch basins,
and insect -eating fish used in
detention basins.
When the mosquito count
elevates, the Village will
provide adult mosquito
control. This is the most
effective method for
controlling mosquitoes and
the West Nile Virus once the
insect matures. Even with this
comprehensive program in
place, the cooperation of
each Deerfield resident is
needed. .
Protect yourself during
daylight hours, especially at
sunrise and just before and
after sunset:
• Wear light colored, long
sleeved tops and long
pants.
• Consider applying insect
repellent that contains
DEET with 14% to 25%
Diethylmeta-toluamide to
exposed skin (Off® or
Cutter@ are common
brands).
Prevent mosquito breeding
around your home:
• Dispose of all standing
water in buckets, cans or
any water holding container
outdoors.
• At least once a week empty
water from bird baths and
plant -pot drip trays.
• Keep roof gutters clean and
free of debris.
Having an outdoor party?
• Use a logger, or spray
insecticide on foliage near
and around the party site
just prior to the arrival of
guests.
• Have insect repellent for
guests in a prominent
place.
If you have questions about
Deerfield's 2006 mosquito
abatement program at any
time during the season,
please contact the Clarke
Mosquito Hotline at (800)
942-2555. &-
Unauthorized
Dumping
It is important that residents
and businesses along both
forks of the Chicago River
not dispose of yard waste or
other waste in the creek beds
that run through Deerfield.
Doing so causes backups
downstream during rain
events which must be cleared
in order for proper drainage. .
Please dispose of yard waste
correctly utilizing Veolia
Waste Services.
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boardREPORT
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last publication of DTales. For complete sets of
minutes for Village Board meetings, please visit the Village's website at www.deefiield-il.org.
LJ
Village Board Action
• Directed the Cable and Telecommunications Commission to continue to study a potential cellular tower at the Village Hall site.
• Accepted a recommendation from the Cable and Telecommunications Commission to enter into a 10-year agreement renewal with Crown
Castle for the lease of the Reservoir 29-A cellular tower site.
• Adopted an Ordinance approving a special use for the Tile Shop at Lake Cook Plaza.
• Adopted an Ordinance approving a special use for Amcore Bank - 677 Lake Cook Road.
• Authorized a Contract with Universal Asbestos Removal for the removal of asbestos at the Village Hall and Village Hall Annex sites.
• Adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Deerfield Municipal Code to enact certain lot development regulations.
• Entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County to conduct household electronics collections.
• Authorized a contract with Lenny Hoffman Excavating for the Rosemary Terrace et al Improvement Project.
• Authorized a contract with Gewalt Hamilton and Associates for Phase III Engineering Services for the Rosemary Terrace et al
Improvement Project.
• Authorized a contract with Zera Construction for the Mitchell Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project.
• Authorized a Guaranteed Maximum Price Contract with Williams Development for the Village Hall Expansion and Renovation Project.
• Authorized a contract with Network Data Systems for design, consulting and training services for an enhanced data system.
• Authorized a contract with UBS Consulting for resident engineering services for the 2006 Street Rehabilitation Program.
• Referred recommendations regarding redevelopment of areas of the northwest quadrant from the Village Center Development Commission
to the Plan Commission for further public input.
• Adopted two Ordinances related to Rec Room Furniture and Games with regard to outdoor signage and a special use to allow for non-
profit organizations to utilize the store for private parties.
• Adopted an Ordinance to allow outdoor seating for Carson's Ribs.
Proclamations. Appointments and Recognitions
Proclaimed June 4, 2006 as Major General William Levine Day in Deerfield
Proclaimed June 30, 2006 as Jack Hicks Day in Deerfield
Awarded the Donald E. Gehrig Award to Police Officer Marci Landy
COMMUWyCALENDAR
Deerfield Park District
JULY.
Summer Sampler
Mitchell Park
Sundays through August 27
Fat to the Beat Concert
Jewett Park
Wednesdays through August 9
Family Camp Out
Maplewood Park
July 15 and 16
AUGUST.•
Dive In Theater
Mitchell Pool
August 5
Extra Added Attraction
Jewett Park Community Center
August 7 - 11, 14 - 18
Mitchell Pool Closes
August 20
Family Theater Auditions
August 23, 24, 26
Family Theater Callbacks
August 27
For more information on event
times, or to register for these or
other Park District programs, please
call 847194"650, or visit the
Park District's website at
www.deerfieldpaikdistrict.org.
Deerfield Public Library
The Deerfield Library Board of
Trustees meets the third Wednesday
of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Programs
Adult Reading Program
Through August 4
A Walk in Millennium Park
July 13, 7.00 p.m.
Career Advice
August 22 from 9:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. (appt. needed)
Youth Programs
Youth Services Summer Reading
Program
Through August 4 for age 4
through entering 9th grade
Picnic Stories
Thursdays at 12 p.m. through
August 3. All ages welcome.
Follow the Facts
July 17-30 & August 7-20. For
children entering 3rd - 9th
grades.
Note: Please register in advance for
all programs by calling 847/945-
3311. Visit fire library on the web
at www.deerfieldlibrary.org
West Deerfield Township
Township Board meetings will be
held at 7.00 p.m. on July 18 and
August 15 at the Township Offices,
601 Deerfield Road. Call 847/945-
0614 or visit the Township website
at www.tvesideerfieldlownship.org
for more information.
Patty Turner Senior Center
Rules of the Road
July 6
"Fame Becomes Me" with Martin
Short
July 12
Lunch with a Presentation by the
Deerfield Police Department Area
Scams"
July 13
"Tony and Tina's Wedding"
starring Frankie Avalon
July 20
Hot Friday Lunch followed by
concert pianist, Mark Damisch
July 21
A Day in Milwaukee
July 25
•
AARP Summer Driver Program
(appt. required)
August 3 and 4
Summer Party at PTSC
August II
The Rat Pack Returns - A Tribute
to Frank, Sammy, Joey and Dean
August 16
Casino Trip - Resorts Casino
August 24.
Chemical Dependency Program
August 31
Summer Events/Festivals
Deerfield Family Days - July 3 and 4
Deerfield Farmers Market - every
Saturday through October 14
Apple Pie Baking Contest -
September 9 (note: date
change)
Historical Society Fall Fest - •
September 10.
Community Services Day -
September 16
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Bicycle Safety -
•Wear Your Helmet
Every year, about 176,000
children are sent to hospitals
because of bicycle accident
injuries. In the Village of
Deerfield, every bicyclist
under the age of IG must
wear a protective helmet that
meets the standards
promulgated by the American
National Standards Institute,
the American Society for .
Testing and Materials, or the
Snell Memorial Foundation,
Inc. when riding upon a
public highway, sidewalk,
bicycle path, or public right
of way within the Village of
Deerfield. This ordinance
also includes all passengers
of bicycles or their
attachments, skate boarders,
and in -line skaters under the
age of 16.
*Theimportance of this
ordinance is based upon the
fact that suffering a head
injury can very likely lead to
a brain injury. This is why it
is so important to wear your
bike helmet. Wearing one
(foes not mean you can be
reckless, but a helmet will
provide some protection for
your head should you fall.
A bike helmet should fit you
properly. It should not be
too small or too large, and a
hat should never be worn
under a bike helmet. If you
are unsure of whether your
helmet fits you correctly, it is
wise to have it checked at a
bicycle or sports specialty
store.
Once you have the right
•helmet, you need to wear it
the right way so it will
protect you. It should be
worn level and cover your
forehead. The straps should
always be fastened. If the
straps are flying, it is likely
to fall off when you need it
most. Make sure the straps
are adjusted so they are snug
enough that you can't pull or
twist the helmet around.
It is important to take care
of your bike helmet.
Improper handling could
damage the helmet, and it
will not protect you as well
when you really need it. If
you do fall down and put
your helmet to the test, be
sure to get a new one.
Helmets are not designed to
work as %veil after a major
crash.
For a complete listing of all
Village ordinances, including
those related to bicycle safety,
visit the Village's website at
wwtvdeerfield-il.org. &-
Identity Theft
Every year, millions of people
experience some form of
identity theft. The Federal
Trade Commission, the
Deerfield Police Department
and other government
agencies have developed
identity theft information for
consumers to review.
When Information is Stolen:
If personal bank information,
social security card, driver's
license or other type of
identification is stolen, take
the following measures
immediately:
• Financial accounts: Close
accounts, such as credit
cards and bank accounts,
immediately. Place
passwords on new
accounts. Avoid using your
mother's maiden name,
your birth date, the last
four digits of your social
policeDEPARTMENT I 91vi
security number or phone
number, or a series of
consecutive numbers.
• Social security number: Call
the toll -free fraud number
of any of the three
nationwide consumer
reporting companies (see
list at the end of this
article) and place a fraud
alert on credit reports. An
alert can stop someone
from opening new credit
accounts in your name.
• Driver's license/other
government issued
identification: Contact the
agency that issued the
license to cancel the
document and obtain a
replacement. Ask the
agency to flag your file.
When Information is
Misused:
If your information is used by
an unauthorized person, take
the following measures
immediately.
• File a report with the police
department.
• File a report with one of
the three consumer
reporting companies listed
at the end of this article.
(You only need to contact
one of the three companies.
The company you contact
is required to contact the
other two and share the
information.)
• Close the accounts that you
believe have been tampered
with or opened
fraudulently. Call and speak
with someone in the fraud
department of each
company. Follow up your
phone conversation with a
letter and include copies of
supporting documents.
Send your letters by
certified mail, return receipt
requested. Keep a file of
your correspondence and
enclosures.
• File a complaint with the
FTC. You can file online at
www.consumer.gov/idtheft.
If you don't have internet
access, contact the FTC's
Identify Theft Hotline, toll
free: 877/IDTHEFIF (438-
4338); TTY:866/653-
4261; or write: Identify
Theft Clearinghouse,
Federal Trade Commission,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW, Washington DC
20580.
Be Alert:
Finding errors and/or fraud
on your accounts and making
the proper notifications is the
consumer's responsibility.
Cancel credit cards that you
do not frequently use. Check
credit reports once a year, at
different intervals, %vith each
of the agencies below. You
are now allowed, by law, to
check your credit report from
each of these agencies once
per year at no charge:
Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta GA 30374
800/525-6285
www.equifax.com
• Experian
P.O. Box 9532
Allen TX 75013
888/397-3742
www.experian.com
• TransUnion
Fraud Victim Assistance
Division
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92834
800/680-7289
www.transunion.com
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vllageINF4
We're Makitig
• Nisible
DiNrence
By making small changes in
your behaviors and product
choices, you can have a
positive effect on air quality.
Below are a few suggestions
on how to reduce smog
forming emissions (NOx and
VOCs):
• Drive less and walk, bike,
or use mass transit
whenever possible. It is
estimated that motor
vehicles contribute 55% of
the nitrogen oxides and
42% of the volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) emitted
in the United Slates.
• Keep your car running
efficiently. Keeping up with
your ear's scheduled
maintenance and ensuring
your tires are properly
inflated decrease your
Leaking Toilet =
Lost Money
Toilets account for the
largest amount of indoor
water use, with an average of
27 gallons per person per
day. When a toilet leaks, a
tremendous amount of water
can be lost. About 20
percent of American toilets
leak, and these leaks are
insidious because usually
they can't be seen or heard.
They start very slowly and
can develop into a significant
flow.
The chart above highlights how
much water can be lost in a
90-day billing cycle, and what
it might cost you in addition to
what you're being billed for
your normal water use.
vehicle's emissions. Taking • Use air -friendly cleaning
care of your car can also
extend its life, increase its
resale value and optimize
its gas mileage. When
driving your car, you can
also avoid certain behaviors
than increase your ear's
emissions and decrease
your fuel economy. These
include idling, stop -and -go -
driving and use of air
conditioning.
• Mow your lawn in the
evening. Since heat and
sunlight are two necessary
ingredients for smog
formation, NOx and VOC
emissions released during
daytime mowing will more
likely become smog. If
these emissions are instead
released in the evening,
they have time to dissipate
before heat and sunlight
are present to complete the
reaction. Also, consider
replacing your gasoline
powered lawnmower with an
electric or manual model.
products. Consumer
products used in the
Chicago metropolitan area
are currently releasing
about 20 tons of VOCs
every day, but with a few
smart substitutions, this
number can be drastically
decreased. Low VOC
products are available in
most stores and are
typically labeled by the
manufacturer as "green" or
"eco friendly".
• Use low and zero VOC
paints. Low or zero VOC
paints are appropriate for
most indoor and some
outdoor painting projects.
When painting, remove soft
materials such and pillows
and blankets from the area
as they absorb VOCs and
release them into the air
later.
• Replace old lightbulbs with
compact fluorescent bulbs.
Switching from your old
lightbulbs to more efficient
compact fluorescent bulbs
can save you money on •
your energy bills and help
you reduce your
contribution to smog.
• Use energy -efficient
appliances and activate
energy -save settings. When
purchasing new appliances,
look for the EnergyStar
logo; this label means that
the appliance is certified as
being energy efficient. Also,
make sure to use your
existing appliances
efficiently, and be sure to
turn them off when they are
not in use.
• Plant Illinois -native species
in your yard and garden.
Because native plants are
adapted to midwestern
geography, hydrology and
climate, they are much
easier to maintain. They
require less watering and
fewer pesticides and •
fertilizers. r-o-
Gal. Leaked/
Minute
Gal. Leaked/
Day
Gal. Leaked/
Billing Cycle
Cubic Feet
Leaked
Cost
1
1,440
129,600
173.26
$554.43
1 /2
720
64,800
86.63
$277.22
1 /4
360
32,400
43.32
$138.62
Below are some tips to help
you find out if your toilet is
leaking:
• Take a look inside. If the
water level is at or over the
top of the overflow tube (in
the center of the tank), you
might have a leak.
• Listen to the valve (usually
attached to a float
mechanism). If you hear
any kind of noise, you may
have a leak!
• If you hear nothing, note
the water level in the tank.
Flush the toilet and let it
refill. If it fills higher than
the level of the water before
you flushed, you have a
leaking flapper valve.
• If the toilet fills but the
valve doesn't shut
completely and continues to
make a hissing noise, you
have a leaky fill valve. The
fill valve should shut off
completely once the water
level has reached the water
level mark on the back of
the tank or on the overflow
tube. Valves that take a few
seconds or minutes to shut
off need to be adjusted or
are simply worn out and
need to be replaced.
Questions may be directed to
8471945-5000. ;b.
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Reminders:
Village Hall Closed - July 4
Village Hall will be closed on Tuesday, Judy 4 in honor of the
4111 of July holiday. The regularly scheduled Village Board
meeting will take place on Wednesday, Judy 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule
Due to the 4th of Judy holiday, refuse collection scheduled for
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be delayed one day during
the week of Judy 3 -July 8.
Household Electronics Collection
The Village of Deerfield w711 hold a household electronics
collection on Saturday, Judy 15 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the
Deerfield Metra Station parking lot at Deerfield Road and
Chestnut Street. For more information on what can be collected,
please visit www.swalco.org.
Vehicle Stickers
Vehicle stickers must be displayed by Judy Ist!
Cell Phone .Recycling
Cell phone recycling is available in the lobby of Village Hall.
Block Parties
If your block is planning a party, it is necessary to obtain a
permit. There is no fee, but the application must be filled out so
a temporary street closure may be scheduled. Call 847/945-
5000 for more information. The application is also available
online.
Garage; Sale Permits
Garage Sale permits are available at the Village Hall. Permits
are $5.00 and cover two sales per year with a maximum of 4
consecutive days for each sale.
Yard Waste
Residents are reminded that yard waste must be disposed of in
paper yard waste bags, and a yard waste sticker mast be
attached in order for it to be collected. This is also true of
handled brush. Please visit wwnv.deerfield-il.org/images/onyx.pdf
for more information.
Lawn Sprinkling
Between May 15th and September 15th lawn sprinkling
regulations are as follows:
Even numbered addresses may water on even numbered dates
from midnight to noon and/or from 6:00 p.m. to
midnight. Odd numbered addresses may water on odd
numbered dates from midnight to noon and/or from 6:00 p.m.
to midnight. This applies only to lawn sprinkling.
.Flag Retirement
If you have weathered and worn flags that you would like to
have properly retired, drop them off at the Library Reference
Desk, 920 Waukegan Road, and they will be ceremonially
retired next Flag Day by the Sons of the American Legion. r'6-
v llageREMINMRS
Utility Billing
Schedule
The Village bills on a quarterly
basis for water, sewer, and
refuse charges. In order to
assist residents and businesses
in Deerfield in understanding
billing dates and due dates, the
Finance Department has
provided the following schedule:
Account #s 01-0000 -
15-9999
Bills Mailed: 8/ 10/06,
11 / 10/06
Due Dates: 9/ 1 /06, 12/ 1 /06
Account #s 21-0000 -
39-9999
Bills Mailed: 9/ 11 /06,
12/11/06
Due Dates: 10/2/06, 1 /2/07
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Account #s 41-0000 -
54-9999
Bills Mailed: 7/ 10/06,
10/10/06, 1/10/07
Due Dates: 8/ I /06, I I / I /06,
2/1/07
Please note: There is a 10%
late fee for bills that are not
paid by their due date.
The Village encourages
residents to utilize the drop box
on the south wall of Village Hall
to make payments. This will
ensure that your payment is
processed in a timely manner.
Of course, bills can be paid in
person at Village Hall from
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday or via mail.
Questions regarding billing
should be directed to the
Finance Department at
8471945-5000. rb-
Attention Seniors
The Illinois Property Tax Code
provides for a homestead
exemption for property owners
65 years of age or older. If you
turned 65 in 2005, you are
entitled to have the exemption
for the tax bill being paid in
June and September 2006.
Turning 65 in 2006? Visit your
local assessor's office to initiate
your senior homestead
exemption for next year's taxes.
Corrections can still be made to
the current tax bill for eligible
seniors but you must fill out an
application in the local
assessor's office. This
exemption will lower the
equalized assessed value of your
property by $3;000, in addition
to the $5,000 reduction for your
general homestead exemption.
The statutes also allow seniors
to freeze their assessments if
their household income is less
than $50,000. An application
for this exemption must be filed
annually with the Chief County
Assessment Office in Waukegan.
If you saw a large increase in
your recent tax bill it may be
because you failed to file an
application for the 2005 tax
year and lost the senior freeze
exemption.
To verify you are receiving all
exemptions to which you are
entitled, or if you need help in
completing the forms, call the
West Deerfield Township
Assessor's Office at 847-945-
3020 or the Moraine Township
Assessor's Office at 847-432-
2100. ;b-
Save the Date!
The Second Annual Community
Services Day will take place on
Saturday, September 16 at the
Patty Turner Senior Center and
Brickyards Park. This event was
a great success last year and
offers the opportunity to gel first
hand exposure to the many
services various governmental
agencies and service groups
offer to the residents of
Deerfield and surrounding
communities. Look for more
information' in future issues of
D-Tales as well as on the
Village's website.
For more information, please
contact Linda Anderson at the
Deerfield Park District,
847/945-065a &-
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Village Voice
The Village of Deerfield is committed to providing superior services to its
residents. Therefore, we are pleased to respond to your. individual questions,
thoughts, suggestions, or concerns. Simply return this form to Village Hall or
email us at deermail®deerfield-il.org. Please provide an address so that we can
respond directly.
Name: Telephone:
Address:
Please return to:
Village Manager's Office
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Village Board meetings are the first and third Mondays of the month and are held
at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Board Room at Village Hall. If a meeting falls on a
holiday, it is scheduled for the following business day.
The Village Board agenda is posted on the Village's website and cable channel
10 on the Friday prior to the Village Board Meeting.
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Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Philip Kiraly, Editor
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Village Officials:
Mayor.
Steven M. Harris - 940-7533
Trustees:
Robert Benton - 945-1570
Michelle Feldman - 940-0628
Harriet Rosenthal - 945-3545
William S. Seiden - 945-2442
Barbara J. Struthers - 940-0917
Matthew J. Wylie - 945-5149
Village Manager/Clerk
Robert D. Franz
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945-5000 •
847/945-8636 (Police non -emergency)
Pubfic Works
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/317-7245
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