Volume 26 • Issue 3 • May/June 2016
Northfield News
Dear Neighbor, As summer approaches, I find myself celebrating the Northfield continues to see impressive important progress the Village has made so far this year growth and investment in our and the exciting plans on the horizon. community. As you may know, rapidly expanding Medline Industries has Village staff is now working to implement the improvements purchased the Kraft campus and we that will be undertaken due to the passage of the March are delighted to welcome them to our 15th infrastructure referendum. Thank you very much for Village along with several new restaurants and businesses. your engagement on this issue. Referendum proceeds Northfield continues to attract unique and innovative will fund extensive improvements to the Village’s storm businesses while maintaining the lowest commercial sewer system, roadways, life safety system, streetscapes vacancy rate in the area. The Village’s economic and sidewalks. These improvements will positively impact development team, Northfield Now, actively collaborates daily life for Village residents, businesses and visitors. with our business community to improve relationships and Improving our communication with residents and ensure the vitality of our Village Center. businesses has been a priority and the Village is taking All of this positive activity resulted in several business and a fresh and innovative approach. A new user-friendly community leaders being honored for their hard work and website will launch this June featuring an electronic service accomplishments at the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber’s request system and a directory of Village businesses. Our annual recognition lunch. The event celebrated Trustee messaging will now be fully integrated on social media so Jane Goldenberg as the Woman of the Year, Peachtree make sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Place and Little Peach owner Lucy Callahan was honored to get the latest updates from your Village. as the Business Leader of the Year and Police Department Corporal Tom Hanus was selected as the Public Safety Employee of the Year. As you can see, we’ve had much to celebrate so far this year, and much more to come! The Village Board and I are very excited about Northfield’s future and look forward to sharing it with you. Have a safe and happy summer! Fred Gougler Village President
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Village Board Approves 2016-17 Fiscal Year Budget
The Village Board approved the fiscal year 2016-17 budget to the equipment replacement fund for future equipment at their April 19th meeting. The operating budget includes purchases. The projected balance in the General Fund of revenues and expenditures in the Village’s General, Water $6.6 million on April 30, 2017 meets the Village Board’s and Sanitary Sewer Funds with total revenues estimated at policy of maintaining at least six months of reserves. $13.0 million. Most revenue categories reflect a growing Capital expenditures for all funds total $1.7 million and and vibrant local economy. The Village’s General Fund include $866,000 for projects related to the Village’s provides a small surplus for fiscal year 2016-17. water and sanitary sewer system, $555,000 for storm Operating expenditures for fiscal year 2016-2017 sewer improvements with the balance for miscellaneous are projected to be $13.2 million, a decrease of 8% projects and equipment replacement. The Capital budget compared to last year’s budget. Expenditures reflect continues to reflect the Village’s efforts to replace aging maintenance of all current services and programs, full infrastructure for residents’ safety and well-being. Not funding of the Village’s pension obligations and transfers included in the budget are projects contemplated with the proceeds of a bond issue as approved by the voters at the March 15th election. A separate work plan is Resident Input on Deer being developed for this bond issuance and may result If you have comments or concerns regarding deer in your in an amendment to the Budget. To review the complete area, please email [email protected] or call Village Budget, visit www.northfieldil.org. 847-784-3554.
Pet Registration 2016-2017 Vehicle Stickers and Tags Did you know that the Village requires a one-time Applications for updated vehicle stickers and tags for July registration of dogs and cats that are over six months of 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 will be mailed May 6th to age? This registration includes a tag with the pet’s name all Northfield residents who purchased stickers last year or and owner information to help protect your pets and to have vehicles registered to a Northfield address. help expedite their return should they get lost. Vehicle stickers go on sale beginning May 9th at Village You can download the necessary form at www.northfieldil. Hall. Stickers can be purchased Monday through Friday org. A form may also be obtained at Village Hall. To from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. further protect your pets, keep cats indoors and dogs on Stickers must be displayed by July 1, 2016. A penalty of 50% a leash at all times. of the sticker fee will be added to the cost of any vehicle sticker purchased after July 1. Sticker and tag fees are:
Willow Road Plantings TYPE OF VEHICLE FEE Passenger Cars $50 With spring’s arrival, colorful bulbs are blooming in the Motorcycles $35 Willow Road medians. You will see Willow Road transform Recreational Vehicles $60 this spring with beautiful plantings, including: Antique Cars $20 Trailers $20-$75 The medians will be planted to include trees, shrubs, • Trucks $60-$120 ornamental grasses and perennials Replacement Stickers $10 • Parkways east of the river and on the south side of Willow Road will be planted to include trees and shrubs Residents 65 years and older who participate in the State’s • An additional 140 trees, 623 shrubs and 9,726 Benefit Access Program and have an income of less than ornamental grasses and perennials will be planted $36,635 for a couple or $27,610 for an individual can • The Illinois Department of Transportation’s landscape receive one vehicle sticker at a 50% discount. contractor is in the process of replacing plantings that Stickers must be displayed in the lower corner of the did not survive the winter front window on the drivers’ side of passenger vehicles, Salt, pollution and drought tolerance were taken into account recreational vehicles and trucks. Tags are used for when selecting new plantings. Diversity in species, disease motorcycles and trailers. Avoid a late payment penalty and insect resistance were also taken into account when or citation by purchasing a sticker or tag for each of selecting the plants, as well as seasonal colors and attributes. your vehicles by July 1!
Page 2 361 Happ Road • Northfield, IL 60093 • 847.446.9200 • www.northfieldIL.org Volume 26 • Issue 3 • May/June 2016 Planning a Block Party Public Works to Flush Fire Hydrants this Summer? As part of the Village’s annual fire hydrant and water main maintenance program, Public Works Department staff will If you are planning to get together with your neighbors be opening and flushing fire hydrants in May and June to for a block party this summer, be sure to notify the Village remove accumulated sediment and improve water flow. at least one week prior to the event with the street, date, Hydrant flushing will be done during the hours of 7:00 AM time, area to be closed to traffic and if there is a rain date. and 5:00 PM and can cause discoloration of water. If you The Public Works Department will deliver barricades prior experience water discoloration, run your cold water until it to the event. Contact the Village at (847)784-3510 or runs clear. Please call (847)441-3810 with questions or for [email protected] for more information. additional information.
Summer Safety Tips Keep Ditches and Streams
The Police Department would like to offer a few reminders Free of Debris as the summer quickly approaches. With kids out of To prevent blockages and flooding, do not throw debris or school, summer is one of the busiest times of the year. landscape waste into ditches, streams and river areas. After Here are some friendly reminders of how to ensure these storms, make sure to clear these areas of any debris! fun and busy months are also safe! • Cyclists, skaters, and skateboarders- One of the best ways to stay safe this summer is to wear a helmet and other safety gear when biking, skating and Serve the Community as a Board skateboarding. Studies show that helmets can reduce or Commission Member the risk of head injury by as much as 85%. • Lock up your bike- Any time you leave your bike If you would like to become part of the decision-making unattended, make sure it is locked to a secure process for the Village of Northfield, consider applying to structure. Use a quality lock that cannot be easily serve on a Board or Commission. The President and members broken- spending a few more dollars on a high quality of the Village Board are elected; however, the Architectural lock can save you much more money in the long run. Commission, Board of Police Commissioners, Plan and Additionally, the Village offers free bicycle registration Zoning Commission, Police Pension Board and Zoning Board to keep your bike’s information on file in the instance of Appeals consist entirely of appointed positions. that it is lost or stolen and recovered by the Police Board and Commission members are volunteers required Department. to attend typically one evening meeting each month and • Secure your valuables- When you are out playing prepare by reviewing a packet of information prepared by softball, shooting hoops or otherwise enjoying Village staff on the topics to be discussed and voted on. Northfield’s beautiful parks, you won’t want to be As Board and Commission member terms expire and carrying your valuables. If you can’t leave them at openings occur, the Village President references Candidate home, lock your purse, wallet and other belongings in Data Forms completed by interested residents to help in the trunk of your car or a friend’s car. Never lock your appointment new members. To obtain a Candidate Data valuables in your car where they can be seen. Form, visit www.northfieldil.org or call (847)446-9200. • Children at home alone- If children are home alone over summer break and are allowed to answer the phone, they should be taught to never tell the caller that they are home alone. Make sure they have a list of phone • Pool Safety- Never leave a child unattended in a pool. numbers of neighbors, friends or family that they can call Teach children basic water safety tips and keep them if they become frightened or in an emergency. Assure away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to that they know how to call 911 and when it is appropriate avoid injury. to do so. Also establish a schedule for the child to check • Vacation Watch- When leaving town on vacation, stop in with parents or guardians. by the Police Department to take advantage of the • Computer Use- Make sure children know the rules House Watch Program. Officers will then know that for use of the computer and internet. The computer your family is on vacation and to pay special attention can be a valuable learning tool, but is not a good to your home. Be sure to have someone pick up your babysitter. Make sure the child knows to never give mail and newspapers and to leave a lamp on a timer. out personal information over the internet. And as always, lock your home, garage or office.
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Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce 40th Annual Recognition Lunch
The 2016 Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce The event celebrated Northfield Trustee Jane Goldenberg Recognition Lunch honoring community leaders was held as the Woman of the Year. Jane’s service to the community on April 6th at the Winnetka Community House with over includes serving on the Avoca Schools PTC, League 225 community members, Village representatives and of Women Voters of Winnetka-Northfield-Kenilworth, Chamber members in attendance. Northfield Caucus and Northwest Municipal Conference Legislative Committee. Jane is currently serving her fourth Northfield’s Peachtree Place and Little Peach owner Lucy year as a Village Trustee, where she has helped institute Callahan was honored as the Business Leader of the Year. new communication initiatives and serves as co-chair of Lucy opened Peachtree Place over 30 years ago to bring Northfield Now. a taste of the South to the North Shore. The store has grown from its original two rooms to eleven rooms filled Police Department Corporal Thomas Hanus was selected with distinctive gifts, home accents and clothing. Be sure as Northfield’s Public Safety Employee of the Year. to stop by Little Peach for unique toys and accessories for Corporal Hanus previously served as Detective, where he the little ones in your life! investigated almost 500 cases with a high closing rate. He is incredibly involved in the community and regularly conducts safety checks, trainings and presentations. He Get to Know a Northfielder works with a number of organizations including the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force and Cook County Melissa DeFeo started with Northfield in December as Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Management Analyst, a new position with the Village. She attended Elmhurst College for her undergraduate degree and Northern Illinois University for her Master’s degree in Public Administration. She has worked previously for the Villages of Schaumburg and Lincolnwood as well as the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. As Management Analyst, Melissa will help the Village implement special projects and communications initiatives including a new Village website. When not at Village Hall, Melissa enjoys reading, traveling and running. She lives in Skokie with her husband and four-legged kids, Jack Bauer and Bruce Wayne.
Pictured from left to right: Police Chief Bill Lustig, Management Analyst Melissa DeFeo, Anthony Pacini, Village Attorney Kathie Henn, Brooke Steinhoff, Monica Williams, Susie Dolan, Alicia Hanus, Trustee Jane Goldenberg, Corporal Thomas Hanus, Peachtree Place Owner Lucy Callahan, Schuyler Davis, Tom Schwarz, Karen McCormick, Finance Director Steve Noble, Village President Fred Gougler and Village Manager Stacy Sigman
New Village Website
The Village is in the process of developing a new website to better serve residents and businesses that will launch in June of 2016. The new website will have increased STAY CONNECTED WITH THE VILLAGE! functionality and will be an imperative tool to improve communication with the community. The updated website Keep up to date with the Village’s latest news, events, and will also include a new economic development piece that more by connecting with on Facebook at www.facebook. will feature local businesses. Watch www.northfieldil.org com/northfieldil and on Twitter at @NorthfieldIL for the fresh new look!
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Medline Finalizes Purchase of Curbside Composting Program Kraft Campus It’s not too late to participate in Waste Management’s new curbside composting program! Composting is the In March, Medline, a global medical supply manufacturer natural process of recycling food scraps and other organic and distributor, finalized plans to move its corporate waste. Composting reduces greenhouse gases, diverts headquarters to what was the previous Kraft Campus at materials from landfills and creates a valuable nutrient-rich Waukegan and Willow Road. The new, state-of-the-art soil amendment. facility offers more than 716,000 square feet of space – more than double the size of the company’s current three For more information on the composting program, visit office buildings in Mundelein. www.northfieldil.org. To enroll in the program and request Medline chose the 70-acre campus for a variety of a cart, contact Waste Management at (800) 796-9696. reasons, including the convenient location near I-94, public transportation and a variety of local restaurants and shops. The move is expected to take place later this year. Check your License Plate “It’s exciting to welcome a thriving business leader like Medline into our community,” said Village President Because of the State’s budget impasse, the Secretary Gougler. “We are committed to assisting Medline and their of State will no longer mail vehicle registration renewal employees throughout their transition and look forward to reminder notices. Driving with an expired license plate a long and collaborative relationship in the years ahead.” can result in a traffic ticket. Make sure you check your license plate sticker’s expiration date!
“NORTHFIELDSCAPE” PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Among the dozens of photos submitted to the “Northfieldscape” photo contest, the Village has chosen four lucky winners, whose photos will appear on future publications, including the new website that is scheduled to launch this summer. The winners were awarded in five categories: “nature,” “doing business,” “raising families,” “social hubs” and “best in show.” More than 70 photos were submitted, some of which can be viewed at the Village’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ northfieldil. If you have original Northfield photos you would like to contribute to the Village’s photo library, please e-mail them to [email protected]
Doing Business winner Uncle Bob’s Self Storage
Raising Families winner Eric Carlino’s children Isabella and Thomas enjoying their backyard
Nature category winner Kim Orth for “Table for Two, Please” The Best in Show award went to the Chamber of Social Hubs winner was the Chamber of Commerce for Happ Inn Commerce for the Northfield State Fair
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Shredding and Recycling Arbor Day Celebration District 29’s fourth grade students, teachers, Superintendent Event and Permanent Dr. Edward Stange, Village President Fred Gougler, and Village and Park District staff gathered at Clarkson Park on Drop-Off Location April 29th to celebrate Arbor Day and recognize the Village’s recognition as a “Tree City” for 31 consecutive years. The Village and Northfield Township Road District have President Gougler read an Arbor Day Proclamation and partnered to host a shredding and recycling event on Village Planner Linnea O’Neill described the attributes of the Saturday, May 21st from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM The event Swamp White Oak as the students took turns shoveling dirt will be held in the parking lot on South Happ Road across to cover the roots of the tree. Events continued at the Field the street from the New Trier West High School campus. House where winners of the Arbor Day Poetry Contest read Residents can dispose of a maximum of three containers their poems and received awards and prizes. The 1st place (bags, boxes, etc.) of documents. winner received a $50 gift certificate while 2nd and 3rd place The Northfield Township Road District will be collecting winners each received $25 gift certificates. other recycling items at the event including art supplies, Winners of the 2016 Arbor Day Poetry Contest are: all variety of batteries, bikes and toys in usable condition, 1st Place – Evie Detlefsen cardboard (boxes must be flattened and tubes will not 2nd Place – Grace Yeoman be accepted), cell phones and pagers, clothing in usable 3rd Place – Siena Kropp condition, computer software, electronics, engine oil, eyeglasses, hydraulic oil, ink and toner cartridges, metal, Congratulations to all the poetry winners and special clean and white Styrofoam blocks, tires, transmission thanks to all those who participated and helped make fluid, flags, therapeutic equipment and oil and latex paint Arbor Day such a great celebration! (limited to ten one-gallon cans or two five-gallon buckets). Below is the 1st Place poem by Evie Detlefsen: If you cannot make it to the event, the Northfield If we planted a tree Township Road District will be accepting those items It would provide safety listed above March 28th through November 4th. Items And would make syrup very tasty. can be dropped off at the District’s garage at 1928 Lehigh There would be a lot of shade Avenue in Glenview Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM And more trees will be made. to 3:00 PM. We would start to see The habitats for animals like bees. We could build a tree house and hang by our knees. The leaves would fall Making it fun for all. Farmers’ Market Opens May 21st In a tree house we could read While watching animals breed. The Northfield Farmers’ Market is a tradition that has If we had an apple tree Mom could make apple pie served the community for 39 years! Come enjoy a relaxing We could eat it while watching birds fly. Saturday morning, visit with friends and neighbors and When the day is done bring home some of the most luscious, fresh-picked fruits We will have had a lot of fun. and vegetables your family has ever tasted. You will also find All of this will happen if we plant a tree. beautiful blooming plants, shrubs, cut flowers, cheeses, a variety of delicious baked goods and wonderful specialty foods. In addition, there are cooking demonstrations, All Northfield Residents can Enjoy musical entertainment and visits from the Northfield Police Department’s Officer Friendly, motorcycle patrol Resident Rates at the Northfield Park and SWAT Team. District’s Community Center The Farmers’ Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 21st and will run through October 15th Did you know that Village of Northfield residents that live in rain or shine! The market is operated by the Winnetka- the Winnetka or Glenview Park District can enjoy resident Northfield Chamber of Commerce and will run from rates for programs held inside the Northfield Community 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM every Saturday morning during Center? Through a cooperative agreement between the season at 6 Happ Road, across the street from the Village, Northfield Park District and Sunset Ridge New Trier High School Northfield Campus. For more School District, all Northfield residents can attend events, information about the Farmers’ Market, please visit www. programs and camps at the reduced resident rate. For winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com. more information about the Park District’s programming, visit www.northfieldparkdistrict.org
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Featured Business: Hofherr Meat Company If you haven’t tried the corned beef at Hofherr Meat It’s not a stretch to say that butchery runs in Sean’s Company, you’re missing out on a sandwich 40 years in veins. His great-great-grandfather and great-grandfather the making. That’s how long the recipe has been in the immigrated in the 1880s and started the original Hofherr Hofherr family- passed from generation to generation and Meat Company on South Clark Street in the Chicago available to you in Northfield’s Village Center. stockyards. The Palmer House bragged that it only used corned beef from Hofherr Meat Company, and business The owner, Sean Hofherr, attributes his passion for food boomed. Then the Great Depression hit, and a man by the to his family heritage and childhood, where he would name of Oscar Meyer visited the small Chicago butcher frequently help his mom prepare meals for the family in shops in the hopes of buying them out and growing his the kitchen of their Northfield company. The original home. After discovering Hofherr Meat Company his passion for all things closed shop, but retained culinary, Sean worked in the the secret family recipe for restaurant industry for over corned beef. 15 years where he quickly worked his way up the ranks Fast forward to today. The before opening Hofherr store has been reopened, Meat Company. the corned beef recipe has been resurrected, and a Since opening their doors new generation is providing two years ago, the shop people with quality, locally has been a huge success- a sourced foods. In today’s success that Sean credits to constant search for increased the support of the Northfield efficiency and microwavable community. Sean refers to convenience, Hofherr Meat their practices as “hyper- Company calls for a retreat local,” as their meat and most from processed and pre-packaged foods back to food of their supplemental food originates from a neighboring produced with quality in mind rather than quantity. When state or within 150 miles of their front door. people care about the food they produce, it’s quality you Hofherr Meat Company is your one-stop-shop for a simple can taste. weeknight meal with the family or your next multi-course Stop by to say “hi” and grab a steak to grill for dinner at dinner party. Sean loves sitting down with guests to create Hofherr Meat Company- 300 South Happ Road Tuesday custom menus for catered events of any size. And if you’re through Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from looking for a fresh-made lunch, simply pick anything from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. the case, and it will be cut and assembled especially for you.
Page 7 361 Happ Road • Northfield, IL 60093 • 847.446.9200 • www.northfieldIL.org Volume 26 • Issue 3 • May/June 2016 Community Events Get Ready for the 4th of July! Country Gardeners of Northfield Sale- The bike parade starts at 10:00 AM followed by games, The Country Gardeners are holding their second annual races, amusements, food and music at Willow Park. See Sale and Eco-Education event on Saturday, May 14th from the full schedule of events on www.northfieldparkdistrict. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Clarkson Park. Come learn about org. Each year local businesses sponsor the numerous the Village’s new curbside composting program! They activities, showing their commitment to the community will also be selling plants, handmade reusable shopping and helping to defray the cost of this annual celebration. bags, jewelry, stationary, fertilizer, garden tools and more! If you would be interested in contributing, please contact Bring your clean flower vases to donate to Random Acts of [email protected]. Flowers and discover many other recycling options. New this year- they will be selling Milkweed Plants for Monarch 70th Annual Family Fun Fair butterflies. Lastly, they will be raffling off a 60-gallon rain On June 4th, District 29’s Parent Teacher Organization barrel with downspout connector included. will host their 70th annual Family Fun Fair at Willow Park from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This long-standing tradition Newly Renovated Community Center Planned to is a community-wide event where families, teachers and Open June 1 administrators gather together to celebrate what makes The Northfield Park District is excited to provide the District 29 special. Attractions include rides, games, a community with an updated, first-class Community Center bake sale and the Dad’s Grill. Tickets can be purchased that can be enjoy for years to come. The main focus of the at the door or online at www.shop.district29pto.com. construction project was the expansion of the Fitness Center. Contact [email protected] with any questions. The new expanded Fitness Center offers a comfortable space with new state-of-the-art equipment throughout, dedicated areas for cardio, weights and stretching, video classes and personal training. All Northfield residents can enjoy the center at the resident rate.
Benefits of ComEd Smart Meters This May, ComEd is completing the installation of smart meters throughout the Village. The installation of a smart meter at your home allows you to enjoy the following benefits: • Access to online energy-management tools, high- usage alerts and weekly reports summarizing daily From left to right: Dr. Greene, Emma Daley, Dr. Carey, Ella Rose Bramlage electricity usage to you help manage electric bills and Elle Waite at the 2015 Family Fun Fair • The option to enroll in ComEd’s Peak Time Savings program and earn a credit on electric bills by voluntarily reducing electricity use when it is most in demand Calendar of Events • Fewer estimated bills • Help eliminate the need for a meter reader to visit your home May Visit www.comed.com for more information. 2 Plan and Zoning Commission 7:00 PM 17 Village Board Meeting 7:00 PM 30 VILLAGE HALL CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
June Northfield News 6 Plan and Zoning Commission 7:00 PM Published since 1976 by the Village of Northfield 7 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 PM 361 Happ Rd. Northfield, IL 60093 847-446-9200 (TDD) 847-446-7131 13 Architectural Commission 7:00 PM President Fred Gougler 21 Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:30 PM Trustee Jane Goldenberg Trustee Brian Kozminski 21 Village Board Meeting 7:00 PM Trustee John Gregorio Trustee Thomas Roszak Trustee Allan Kaplan Trustee George Warga Village Hall Hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM M-F www.northfieldil.org
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