Riverwoods Village Voice May/June 2016 Volume 20, Issue 3 VillageofRiverwoods.com VILLAGE GOVERNMENT All Riverwoods Board of Trustees and Plan Commis- sion meetings are held at the Village Hall unless other- wise specified and are open Riverwoods to the public; residents are encouraged to attend. VILLAGE VOICE Riverwoods Village Board 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at beekeeping were enlightening and fun. 7:30pm. May 17, June 7, 21, Volunteers from the LCFPD worked July 5, 19 and August 2 alongside Riverwoods volunteers to remove and 9. buckthorn from the Village-owned property Riverwoods Plan around Village Hall. Also, families planted Commission oak saplings and labeled the deer protection 1st Thursday at 7:30pm. cages with their names. These activities will be June 2, July 7 and August 4. a model for resident involvement in the future to assist with woodland restoration of commu- GET INVOLVED nity property. IN RIVERWOODS The Riverwoods Sarpino’s and Jimmy Johns donated food – please patronize these lo- Riverwoods Preservation cal businesses that support our events. Council (RPC) Mike Clayton, president The RPC extends a special thank you [email protected] to Conserve Lake County, the organi- Riverwoods Residents zation that, among Association (RRA) Jill Kaplan other things, imple- 847-945-0062 ments the Conserva- tion@Home program Riverwoods Book Club June Melber Family Arbor Day Fest: in Riverwoods. Their 847-940-7086 A Great Success! blazing fire pit and [email protected] hot chocolate were Plant Sale Committee By Michael Clayton, President of the RPC an antidote for Margie Kaul In spite of cold rainy weather that the weather while 847-945-5131 curtailed some of the planned outdoor activi- families were given a free potted swamp white or Sheila Hollander oak to plant at home. The only obligation was 847-945-4879 ties, attendance exceeded expectations for the premiere of this community event organized a promise to plant the trees by Mother’s Day by the Riverwoods Preservation Council. and to plant a kiss goodnight each autumn. Families marveled at the live owls, raptors, A demonstration area illustrated correct and turtles, snakes, and frogs as well as the incorrect planting methods to help ensure wildlife exhibits from the Lake County Forest success. Preserve District (LCFPD), the Stillman Nature Arbor Day is the international holiday Center, and the Wildlife Discovery Center encouraging planting and care of trees. The in Lake Forest. In recognition of Arbor Day, Riverwoods Preservation Council along with Mayor Norris planted two ceremonial oaks in the Lake County Forest Preserve District and between explaining the Village Hall renova- Conserve Lake County have tried to provide a cel- tion to residents. Information exhibits by ebration of Arbor Day on our public and private the LCFPD, the Mosquito Abatement District, lands. In addition to great memories from the Steve Zimmerman (our Village Ecologist) and event, we all will have the pleasure of watching our own residents Nancy and Paul Zgonena on our tree planting efforts grow in the future. MAYOR’S LETTER Village Board of Trustees PURCHASE OF TASERS FOR POLICE RIVERWOODS VILLAGE BOARD OF The Board approved a request in an amount Meeting Notes TRUSTEES The State of the Village not to exceed $6,658.37 for the police The following is a summary of ordinances, resolutions, department to purchase four conductive John Norris The state of the Village of Riverwoods Board President and non-routine matters considered by the Board of energy devices. Tasers, which are actually a is excellent. We continue to operate with [email protected] a modest budget surplus. The budget cuts Trustees from the meeting minutes of February 5, 16, brand name, are considered non-lethal force 847-945-6293 proposed by Governor Rauner could reduce March 15, 29 and April 5. Read the entirety of these whereas firearms are considered deadly force. our revenues by $200,000 to $400,000 however, minutes or view the video of the actual Board of Trustee Police Officer Jeffrey Johnson is a certified Village Trustees which may necessitate budget cuts and/or tax meetings on the Village of Riverwoods website at www. Taser instructor and will provide the train- Michael Baumann increases in the future. villageofriverwoods.com. ing for the Village officers. Officer Johnson Drainage/IT/Environment/ RIVERWOODS Stormwater Trustees Chamberlain and Jamerson provided information on Tasers and showed mbaumann@riverwoods-il. VILLAGE VOICE have worked with our village-wide electrical April 5 a Taser spark test. He explained that Tasers net aggregation consultant to negotiate a new Town Meeting Report are designed for low frequency, high risk situ- Riverwoods Village Voice is DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES contract. While the new rates are higher, ations filling the gap between using pepper Cheryl Chamberlain published bimonthly by the Vil- they are still lower than what residents would On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, we Woodlands/Finance lage of Riverwoods. The purpose Mr. Durning indicated that a permit was spray and using a baton which always hurts 847-914-0665 be charged were they to obtain electricity held a town hall meeting concerning is to provide a communication issued to demolish the house at 1075 Hi- people. cchamberlain@riverwoods- from Commonwealth Edison. Residents also the rebuilding of the Village Hall. Over forum and information for awatha. The new owner of 2045 Riverwoods il.net residents. The views expressed have the choice of opting for 100% renewable 60 residents were able to attend, over- WHEELING FIREARMS RANGE Road wants to demolish the house and then in the newsletter are not energy. Electing to use the renewable energy flowing our meeting room and spilling Kris Ford to rebuild. The Village is in court with 770 The Board approved an indemnity agreement necessarily those of the Mayor option would increase the cost of electricity down the hall. The Board and I were very NSSRA/Treasurer Liason/ or members of the Board of so that the Riverwoods police department Parks for the average resident by approximately pleased at the size of the turnout. Juneberry for code violations. The renova- Trustees. [email protected] three dollars per month. I strongly urge all tions and inspections have been completed at can use the Wheeling firearms range. Editor: Jackie Borchew. Trustee Rick Jamerson gave a Any resident wishing to become residents to take advantage of this program. presentation describing the history of Ravinia Green. There is a contract pending on ORPHANS OF THE STORM Michael Haber a newsletter staff volunteer The design process is nearly com- the project; outlining the problems and the 2701 Daiquiri property for which the cur- BENEFIT DINNER Legal/Water please call the Village Hall at plete for the remodeling and updating of the deficiencies with the existing building; rent owner had requested and been denied a 847-940-1957 847-945-3990 and leave your The Village purchased two tables at the [email protected] Village Hall. and the options available to us. The floor waiver of the required fire sprinkler system if name and phone number. At this point, was then open to residents for questions Orphans of the Storm benefit dinner in the he were to rebuild. Rick Jamerson the project has amount of $5,000. and comments. The meeting lasted until Police/Building/Zoning been sent out POLICE REPORT approximately 9:30pm. The residents STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 847-370-6565 for bids. The were overwhelmingly in favor of moving Chief Dayno provided the Board with the [email protected] Thursday Febru- forward. A link to a video of the meet- Sewer/Solid Waste/Roads/Bike Path – Trustee Police Department activity since the March Kevin O’Donnell ary 26th edition ing can be found on our Facebook page O’Donnell recommended keeping the 15, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting. The Police Sewer/Solid Waste/Roads/ SEND IN THOSE of the Deerfield as well as a link to Trustee Jamerson’s reserves for the sewer fund flat, unless the Report is available in full on the Village of Bike Path LETTERS! Review printed presentation. Board decides otherwise. Riverwoods website. [email protected] an article on The Board and I were impressed Letters from residents and the Village Hall with the consistent high quality of INFORMATIONAL ITEMS & COMMENTS Police/Building/Zoning – Trustee Jamerson COMMUNITY Riverwoods homeowners’ remodeling. I the questions and comments from the FROM THE PRESIDENT sent out the Building Report for the month associations are invited and en- SERVICES recommend residents. They were uniformly well of March 2016. Construction is up this year. couraged. Preferred length: ap- Easter Egg Hunt – Mayor Norris reported that anyone wanting thought out and relevant. In addition, proximately 250 words or less, The full building report is available on the more informa- the residents treated each other with the Village Easter Egg Hunt was remarkably typed. All letters must include Village website. Rob Durning successful. The kids loved hunting for the the author’s name, address and tion to read the respect, even when they had disparate Director of Community phone number. Letters may be article. views. Having attended a great number eggs. The petting zoo was also very popular. Services He noted that the bids for the Village Hall printed, space permitting, but of public meetings involving the spend- Mayor Norris thanked Jackie Borchew for 847-945-3990 will be due on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. W.B. may be edited for grammar, ing of large sums of money, this is not organizing the event. [email protected] clarity and length. If contro- Olson should have a total cost for the May always the case. I think we should all be versial topics are addressed, PROCLAMATION HONORING 17th Board meeting based on the bids Bruce Dayno the editor will seek opposing proud of our community.