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Boards and Commission Applicant ReviewCopyrighted January 3, 2022 City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Applicant Review SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. Equity and Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Jackson) Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2025 (Expired terms of Anderson and Kurczek) Applicants: Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St. Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct. Martha Jolet, 1911 Johnson St. Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria St. (specifically applying for 2023 vacant term of Jackson) Dereka Williams, 2172 Hodgden St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/5 females/1 opening Investment Oversight Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Schilz) Applicant: Tom Major, 2768 Hickory Hill Ct SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 1-3-22 Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation Equity and Human Rights Commission Applicants Supporting Documentation Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation Gender Balance Iowa Code Section 69.16a Supporting Documentation Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation 1-3-22 Details and Openings Supporting Documentation APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting, of Monday, January 3, 2022 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT Equity and Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2023 (Vacant term of Jackson) Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2025 (Expired terms of Anderson and Kurczek) Applicants: Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St. Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct. Martha Jolet, 1911 Johnson St. Jake Kurczek, 1110 Victoria St. (specifically applying for 2023 vacant term of Jackson) Dereka Williams, 2172 Hodgden St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/5 females/1 opening Investment Oversight Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Schilz) Applicant: Tom Major, 2768 Hickory Hill Ct. Title 8 Chapter 2 EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Amended 7-21-15 10-4-21 8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created the Equity and Human Rights Commission. 8-2-2: PURPOSE: The purpose of the commission is to hold hearings, compel the production of evidence, and determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices in housing, employment, education, credit, or places of public accommodation; to investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of inequity and discrimination and to attempt to eliminate inequity and discrimination by educating the public and promoting equity and human rights in the community; and to take action in the community to promote equitable and inclusive behavior and to eliminate discrimination and advance equity based on age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 8-2-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa Code. 8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. 8-2-5: MEMBERSHIP: A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council from various racial, religious, cultural, and social groups within the city. B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. C. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater than one-half (1/2) of the membership of the commission plus one (1). If the city has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the commission for a period of three (3) months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants. 8-2-6: OATH: Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. 8-2-7: TERMS: The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. 8-2-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. 8-2-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. 8-2-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the commissioners. C. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. D. Attendance. 1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. 2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. E. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later. F. Quorum. Five (5) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 8-2-11: COMPENSATION: Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. 8-2-12: REMOVAL: The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. 8-2-13: POWERS: The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: A. To investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of inequity and discrimination in public accommodations, employment, apprenticeship programs, on the job training programs, vocational schools, other educational institutions, and housing in the city and to attempt the elimination of such inequity and discrimination through education, conciliation, and recommended changes to policy and practice. B. To hold hearings upon any complaint made against a person, an employer, an employment agency, a labor organization, or the employees or members thereof, to subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance at such hearings, to administer oaths and take the testimony of any person under oath and to compel such person, employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employees or members thereof, to produce for examination any books and papers relating to any matter involved in such complaint. The commission will issue subpoenas for witnesses in the same manner and for the same purpose on behalf of the respondent upon the respondent's request. Such hearings may be held by the commission, by any commissioner, or by any hearing examiner appointed by the commission. If a witness either fails or refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the commission, the commission may petition the district court having jurisdiction for issuance of a subpoena and the court must, in a proper case, issue the subpoena. Refusal to obey such subpoena is subject to punishment for contempt. C. To develop recommendations for actions to strengthen policies, practices, services, and programs that will, in the judgment of the commission, promote equitable and inclusive behavior that tends to eliminate inequity and discrimination. D. To prepare and transmit to the mayor and city council from time to time, but not less often than once each year, reports describing its proceedings, hearings conducted, and the outcome thereof, decisions rendered, and the other work performed by the commission. E. To make recommendations to the city council concerning advancing equity, promoting inclusion, and addressing discrimination in order to improve quality of life, livability and equity for all residents. F. To cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are consistent with those of this chapter, in the planning and conducting of programs designed to advance equity or eliminate discrimination or cultural and intergroup tensions. G. To adopt, publish, amend, and rescind regulations consistent with and necessary for the civil rights enforcement provisions of this chapter. H. To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may be voluntarily contributed to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the commission for furthering the purposes of this title. No disbursements will be made of any restricted funds without authority from the city council. I. To delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to its staff including functions, duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, determining, certifying, reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this Title. J. To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may be voluntarily contributed to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the commission for furthering the purposes of this Title. No disbursements will be made of any restricted funds without authority from the city council. 8-2-14: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS: All records of the commission are public except charges, complaints, reports of investigations, statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation of any charges. 8-2-15: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS: No member of the commission or its staff will disclose the filing of a charge, the information gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory or unfair practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission has held a public hearing upon a complaint filed in connection with such charge. This Section does not prevent any complainant, witness, or other person from publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein complained of. 8-2-16: SUBPOENAS: The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations under this Title. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply for county attorney subpoenas. Trish Gleason From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 3:20 PM To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Ceboch@cityofdubuque.org; Carol Spinoso Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Board/Commission Application Form Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications. Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic information below Personal Information Select the Board, Equity and Human Rights Commission Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Carla Anderson Gender (choose all that Woman apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A If trans or transgender Field not completed. please specify: If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Home Address: PLEASE 1131 Main St NOTE: you must live within Apt 1 the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission 1 Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Business Name: Business Address: Business Zip Code: Business Phone Number: Occupation: Position with Company Email Address(es): 52001 5635006668 Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. toolgrl682003@gmail.com Experience or education I currently serve on several boards and I'm a commissioner which qualifies you for this with the Equity and Human Rights Committee. board or commission: I have taught a diverse group of women interested in learning the trades I experience working with diverse groups within planning sessions What contributions can you I have helped with goal setting as a Commissioner. I am make or state reason for currently on the housing selection committee within Habitat for applying? Humanity ensuring all people have an equal opportunity to have help receiving sustainable housing. My reason for wanting to continue with the Equity and Human Rights Committee is to continue to insure the rights of all people are met within housing, employment and landlord/ tenant issues Describe your experience During my time as a union carpenter, I was usually the only working in diverse black woman among white, Hispanic, and Polish men. I was environments: also the only female at the time. Neither was I treated differently, nor did I expect it to be. I had an enjoyable experience. Coming to Dubuque, it doesn't seem as diverse, so I'm hoping for this as well. Working at places where I am The Only has always been a learning experience that I have passed along to others Describe your experience I have been talking to community members about their rights. engaging other community Directing them to the informational resources they need and members to gather their where to find them. This has made city resources more input and opinions: accessible and easier to navigate for those who have difficulty. FEI List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? A. Alanda Gregory (563) 663-3342 Mary Loney Bichell (563) 564-9905 Yes If yes, which? Equity and Human Rights Committee Habitat for Humanity DCPRC SBA of Greater Dubuque -The Collective Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Yes Listed above Yes Nov 6 2021 - Dec 11 2021 No Field not completed. This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. Signature (type your name Carla Anderson here as electronic verfication): Date: 12/10/2021 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. i1 From: norelly(a civicplus.com To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Kelly Larson; Carol Soinoso Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Date: June 3, 2021 6:36:50 PM Board/Commission Application Form Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications. Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic information below Personal Information Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Gender (choose all that apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A If trans or transgender please specify: If another identity please specify: Home Address: PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission Human Rights Commission Danita Grant Woman Field not completed. Field not completed. 2479 LaVista Ct. Zip Code: 52002 Home Phone 563-543-0462 Number: Business Name: Dubuque Bank & Trust Business Address: 1398 Central Ave. Business Zip Code: 52001 Business Phone 563-589-0961 Number: Occupation: Attorney/Trust Officer Position with Vice President Company Email Address(es): dgrant@dubuquebank.com Experience or I am an attorney. I practiced law with the Fuerste Law Firm for over 16 education which years. One of my primary areas of practice was civil/human rights law. qualifies you for this I litigated many civil rights cases over my career in both state and board or federal courts. commission: What contributions My legal background and experience litigating civil rights cases makes can you make or me a excellent candidate for the open commissioner position. I have state reason for specific knowledge and experience in civil/human rights. applying? Describe your As I stated above, I have represented many clients in civil/human experience working rights cases and litigated a wide variety of civil/human rights issues in in diverse my law career. Since leaving the law practice in 2016, 1 have worked environments: at DB&T as a Trust and Fiduciary Officer in the Wealth Management department. The bank, along with its parent company, HTLF, has made diversity in the workplace a priority. We have a fairly diverse workforce, but we continue to work to advance diversity and inclusiveness throughout the company and in our communities and business relationships. I have been a Rotarian for over 11 years, a former President of the Dubuque Rotary Club (2019-2020) and have been the Dubuque Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Officer, overseeing and running the Youth Exchange program for the Club, for the past 5 years. I was a rotary exchange student myself in high school, spending several months in France during my senior year in high school. Six years ago I hosted an exchange student from Paraguay in my home for 5 months. I have also given presentations at the Multicultural Center on the Rotary youth exchange program. Describe your When I first moved to Dubuque in 2000 1 assisted the then Little Cloud experience engaging Girl Scout Council with a review and assessment of the Council, which other community is required of every council every 3 - 5 years. I was tasked with members to gather reviewing documents and programs, but also interviewing community their input and members on how well the council was doing in meeting the needs of girls in the community. When I joined the Board for the Little Cloud opinions: Council (2002-2007) we were tasked with helping to find ways to better engage the Pacific Islander community in our area. I previously served on the Dubuque Housing Commission from 2002- 2006, in which I participated in the review of the City's Housing Department and its programs, as well as hearing housing appeals from community members. I have served on the Board for the Northeast Iowa School of Music (2012-2020) and actively participated in conducting community surveys on the programs NISOM provides to ensure we are meeting our community's needs. List two references: Stacey Hines (402) 968-0916 (Include their name and phone number) Kim Wetter (563) 581-5731 Are you currently No serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Field not completed. Have you served on Yes a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Housing Commission Have you No participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Field not completed. Have you No participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Field not completed. This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. Signature (type your Danita Grant name here as electronic verfication): Date: June 3, 2021 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Click here to report this email as spam. THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E u' Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 2007,2012-2013 BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 2017*2019 Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 131h Street, Dubuque, ]A. accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and reappointment requests require separate applications. NAME: 6 Jolt DATE:) Z -1 t —i?,, BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: fAvlaToffiA�MRio w , How did you hear about City of Dubuque Boards and Commissions? ❑ City of Dubuque Website &-City Life or another City of Dubuque Program ❑ City of Dubuque social media ❑ Through a friend ❑ Other: Please specify: GENDER (choose all that apply): aAan ❑ Woman ❑ Trans or transgender (please specify): ❑ Another identity (please specify): Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A: (PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the City of Dubuque to be eligible for a City of Dubuque board or commission) STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE and ZIP: tq tt Join V) PREFERRED CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): 0 ° JD OCCUPATION: PLACE OF EMI= w You may attach additional pages if necessary. PLEASE LIST YOUR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, AND/OR EDUCATION THAT HAVE PREPARED YOU FOR ERVICE ON THIS BOARD/ MISSION: AA� n� �e c � TfU � � S-eY-t) I C e .� C-�2r 10 DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENGAGING OTHER COMMUNITY M MBERS TO GATHER THEIR 11011 iy&lup Em Mv +� � WOMPRAFAr OEM Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: YES NO ? If yes, which? Have you served on a City Board or Commission before: YES If yes, which? Have you participated in the City of Dubuque City Life Program: YES NO ? If so, when? NO ? Have you participated in an intercultural competency program offered through the City of Dubuque or other organizations: YES NO ? If so, please list who offered the program and date of completion? LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: PHONE NUMBER: 5teP3-6q0/U� NAME: Uh, r PHONE NUMBER: 56-3 " J t This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. SIGNATURE: Trish Gleason From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Monday, December 13, 2021 5:08 PM To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Ceboch@cityofdubuque.org; Carol Spinoso Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Block sender Board/Commission Application Form Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications. Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic information below Personal Information Select the Board, Equity and Human Rights Commission Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Jake Christopher Kurczek Gender (choose all that Man apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A If trans or transgender Field not completed. please specify: If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Home Address: PLEASE 1110 Victoria St NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission 1 Zip Code: 52003 Home Phone Number: 6082280610 Business Name: Loras College Business Address: 1450 Alta Vista St Business Zip Code: 52001 Business Phone Number: 5635887045 Occupation: Professor Position with Company Field not completed. Email Address(es): jake.kurczek@loras.edu Experience or education I've served as an Equity and Human Rights Commissioner for 7 which qualifies you for this months after having been approved to a 3 year term in April. board or commission: I'm interested in continuing to serve and fill a one-year appoinment that recently opened on the commission that experiences 1/1/23. What contributions can you As a co -director of the Civic Leaders program, I've partnered make or state reason for with the Equity and Human Rights department and am now applying? working to partner with the Equity and Human Rights Commission on projects for the spring. Finding in depth and participatory experiences in equity is really important in my commitment to justice. Describe your experience Through the Civic Leaders and at Loras, I have worked to working in diverse champion equity in student experience and community environments: partnershps.A recent example of this was the end of fall semester 2020 working to host a one day conference on equity in educational experiences during COVID. Describe your experience I have become a consultant to the Human Rights Department engaging other community on a research program, Cultural Snapshots, a program that members to gather their mobilizes expertise in various areas for community -based input and opinions: research, striving to democratize the process of stakeholder input, taking research to build a stronger democracy. We are currently working on an equitable assessment of city fines and fees. Previous research indicates that low-income communities and communities of color are often hit the hardest by fines, fees, and financial penalties which potentially makes the City a creator of inequality. We worked with census and fine data to map fine disparities across various census demographics and then developed a community feedback survey to understand the individual and community experience and personalize the data. Our work was presented to city council and is part of actions going forward with the equitable poverty prevention program and shared prosperity office. List two references: Kelly Larson 563.690.6117 (Include their name and Maggie Baker 563 588-7937 phone number) Are you currently serving on Yes other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Equity and Human Rights Commission Have you served on a Yes Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Equity and Human Rights Commission Have you participated in No the City Life program? If so, when? Field not completed. Have you participated in No the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Field not completed. This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Date: Jake Christopher Kurczek 12/13/2021 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 11 THE CITY OF Dubuque DUa E uI- Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 2007-2012.2013 BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 2017*2019 Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 1311 Street, Dubuque, IA. accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and reappointment requests require separate applications. DATE: I A I l I' c7► C) a NAME: BOARDICOMMISSIONAPPLYING FOR: � } ll+�cw\6 t+tUmfAn cornmY ssiCarl How did you hear about City of Dubuque Boards and Commissions? ❑ City of Dubuque Website j;LCity Life or another City of Dubuque Program ❑ City of Dubuque social media ❑ Through a friend ❑ Other: Please specify: GENDER (choose all that apply): ❑ Man sniVoman ❑ Trans or transgender (please specify): ❑ Another identity (please specify): Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69. 1 6A: (PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the City of Dubuque to be eligible for a City of Dubuque board or commission) ' STREET ADDRESS: s[� CITY, STATE and ZIP: A>r I— jw PREFERRED CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: ( ) 5(., - 0 Z E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): (,Ya11.LGmS �G�C��.I 3oe nry�.+1 . or, OCCUPATION: �o\ 14' Me S-tjdeA PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: You may attach additional pages if necessary. PLEASE LIST YOUR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, AND/OR EDUCATION THAT HAVE PREPARED YOU FOR SERVICE ON THIS BOARD/COMMISSION: T- A U e bean dex VJ�A ' i n W i U e-d t o +le CCU m m �-� :4 �. r �c l rx Ott n b C)C d rr�r �'1 Chh•�j P16ccs FOVnC��I>7�n� TUZ IVA Qji:)- ,,P NY C'UQ!' 20 Wceso. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: h+,4t-L Un;4�� 16kh)-J Q,kWr;(,cc.C-j W%rouice- \Meuh Frc�� i1�iJ a ,-, u. , � Orsyas's"oACL W- C 6cut )iQ_I t \ Cat i t Y-1� C Dal Jr, i n DESCRIBE YOUR+ EXPERIENCE WORKING IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS: T / 1I i %A/kr' �.I tAit hill/f'✓n It IfAl//' 1.I" G�/7J,,-rC 1.15,E -� DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENGAGING OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER THEIR INPUTi AND OPINI NS: 'f_ I J I! `1%Y F 1 7_ V01,9 r I�ti)eC i •'1 �[1�4{ �1 n Y. 1, 91,P �it,Je �' G1n o �7} �f% H� 1 f 1 Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: YES NO �J ? If yes, which? Have you served on a City Board or Commission before: YES NO C� ? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City of Dubuque City Life Program: YES If so, when? NO ? Have you participated in an intercultural competency program offered through the City of Dubuque or other organizations: YES NO ? If so, please list who offered the program and date of completion? LIST TWO REFERENCES - NAME: 61 oc-, PHONE NUMBER: NAME:iP hi PHONE NUMBER:G1i` This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. SIGNATURE. Title 2 Chapter 3 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION Amended 8-4-14 Amended 5-18-15 Amended 1-21-20 2-3-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission. 2-3-2: PURPOSE: The purpose of the commission is to review the actions and decisions of the city's investments and all money managers for compliance with the city's investment policy and to report any noncompliance to the city council; to recommend, as needed, changes in the investment policy to the city council; and to review the investment performance of the city's investments and money managers and to report to the city council concerning such investment performance at least quarterly. 2-3-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa Code. 2-3-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. 2-3-5: MEMBERSHIP: The commission comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council, who have knowledge about investments and finance but with no affiliation with a firm or corporation which does now or during the term of a commissioner provides investment or financial advice or services to the city. 2-3-6: OATH: Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission. 2-3-7: TERMS: The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. 2-3-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. 2-3-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. 2-3-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet quarterly. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the commissioners. C. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. D. Attendance. 1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. 2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. E. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later. F. Quorum. Three (3) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 2-3-11: COMPENSATION: Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. 2-3-12: REMOVAL: Except as provided in 2-3-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. 2-3-13: POWERS: The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: A. To review the actions and decisions of the director of finance and budget and the city's money managers for compliance with the city's investment policy and report any noncompliance to the city council; B. To recommend, as needed, changes in the city's investment policy to the city manager and the city council; and C. To review the investment performance of the city and the city's money managers and report to the city council concerning same at least quarterly. 2-3-14: REPORTS PROVIDED: The director of finance and budget must provide the commission with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports prepared by the finance director and the city's financial advisors. Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:12 PM Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Ella Lahey; Jenny Larson Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Board/Commission Application Form Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications. Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic information below Personal Information Select the Board, Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Tom Major Gender (choose all that Man apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A If trans or transgender Field not completed. please specify: If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Home Address: PLEASE 2768 Hickory Hill Ct NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission Block sender 1 Zip Code: 52001 Home Phone Number: 563-581-3269 Business Name: Honkamp Krueger Business Address: 2345 John F Kennedy Rd Business Zip Code: 52001 Business Phone Number: Field not completed. Occupation: Accounting Position with Company Staff Accountant II Email Address(es): ymmotrojam@gmail.com Experience or education Bachelor's in Accounting & Business; experience in public which qualifies you for this accounting, experience in trust department of local bank board or commission: What contributions can you I enjoy finance and being a part of making impactful decisions. make or state reason for I'd like to use my education and experience to be a part of applying? advising on the investments of the City. Describe your experience From my college experience onwards, I have had friends from working in diverse many countries. I love interacting with many different types of environments: people. I have also visited multiple middle and south American countries. Describe your experience In past employment experiences, I have engaged coworkers engaging other community and colleagues in surveys and polls to get their insight and members to gather their opinions before making decisions. input and opinions: List two references: Kevin Rasmussen - 563-513-5194 (Include their name and Randy Vannorsdel - 563-663-3962 phone number) Are you currently serving on No other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? Field not completed. Yes If yes, which? Only for a few months, a commission that no longer exists and I can't remember the name. Have you participated in No the City Life program? If so, when? Field not completed. Have you participated in No the Intercultural Competency Program? If so, when? Field not completed. This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office. Signature (type your name Thomas N Major here as electronic verfication): Date: 12/7/21 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. VACANCIES — REMOVAL — TERMS, §69.16A 69.16A Gender balance. 1. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the state established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced. No person shall be appointed or reappointed to any board, commission, committee, or council established by the Code if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of the board, commission, committee, or council of one gender to be greater than one-half the membership of the board, commission, committee, or council plus one if the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of an odd number of members. If the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of an even number of members, not more than one-half of the membership shall be of one gender. If there are multiple appointing authorities for a board, commission, committee, or council, they shall consult each other to avoid a violation of this section. 2. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political subdivision of the state that are established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced as provided by subsection 1 unless the political subdivision has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on a board, commission, committee, or council in compliance with subsection 1 for a period of three months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment. In complying with the requirements of this subsection, political subdivisions shall utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants. This subsection shall not prohibit an individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity in gender balance. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §2041; 87 Acts, ch 218, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1150, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 162, §1, 2 Referred to in §8D.3, 15E102, 15H.3, 23.3, 28A.7, 35A.2, 80.28, 84A.1A, 84A.4, 135.43, 135.109, 142A.3, 148.2A, 155A.2A, 159A.13, 216A.12, 216A.92A, 216A.132, 216A.162, 217.43, 235B.1, 252B.22, 256.5A, 256.35A, 272.3, 273.15, 284.15, 303A.5, 314.22, 418.5, 455A.20, 455B.150, 514E.2, 542.4, 904A.2A Tue Nov 24 21:20:54 2020 Iowa Code 2021, Section 69.16A (14, 0) Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city boards and commissions? A: During the 20091egislative session, legislation (HF243) was passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- ment for all appointive boards, commissions, committees and councils created by the Iowa code. In other words, bodies cities are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain functions or services, such as the planning and zoning commission, library boards and the board of adjustment, with appointed (not elected) members, must be gender balanced. Q: What does `gender balanced' mean? A: Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- pointees, it must be evenly made up of men and women. For exam- ple, three women and three men must serve on a six member board. If the body has an odd number of appointees, it must be "one half plus one" of either gender. For instance, if there are five members, three could be men and the other two women, or vice versa. Q: When do the changes go into effect? A: Cities must have gender balanced boards, commissions, com- mittees and councils by January 1, 2012. This does not prohibit an individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity in gender balance; however, cities should start planning upcoming appointments now, to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies, and/ or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking gender balance, and is prepared for the January 1, 2012 implementa- tion date. Q: Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to serve on the board or commission of the needed gender? A: Yes. Under the new code section, cities that make a good faith effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance requirement. Q: What constitutes a "good faith effort"? A: There is no hard and fast definition, but cities should be able to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender, before appointing a member that creates gender imbalance. In addition, the legislation requires that cities must always "utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants," regard- less of gender. Q: Is there a reporting requirement? A: No. The legislation did not include a reporting requirement; however, many cities keep information on their boards and commissions —including current members- posted online, to better inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies. Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for these positions? A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com- missions. This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/ whats_new/index.html. The Commission also prepared a guide called the "Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to Get Appointed" to be used as a tool by interested women to learn more about how to get involved in city boards and commissions. By Jessica Hyland Harder, League Government Affairs Counsel September 2009 Cityscape 22 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Indicates State - mandated board/commission subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law. Open Indicates Current Opening X/X/2022 Indicates openings within 2022 AIRPORT COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room Douglas Brotherton 9/14125 Marianne Kurtz -Weber 9/14/25 Michael Phillips 9/14/22 Robert Blocker 9/14122 Sue Clemenson 9/14/24 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call Laurie Guy County Representative 2/15/26 Gwen Kosel Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm. 3/25/24 Mary Goebel County Representative 2/15/26 Matthew Mauss Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm. 3/25/23 Open Open Appointed by 4 members. unknown AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call Open Open Appointed by 4 members 12/31/26 Open Open County Representative 12/31/26 Mary Goebel County Representative 12/31/26 Rebecca Kemp Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 12/31/26 Matthew Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 7/1/22 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., MFC or Varied locations Paula Neuhaus Business Prof.-Living/Working In 6/30/24 Noelle Chesney Business Professional 6/30124 Thomas Robbins At -Large outside of District 6/30/24 All Levasseur Arts Rep 6/30/22 Ryan Decker Arts Rep 6/30/22 Susan Riedel Arts Rep 6/30122 Nicholas Haider Arts Rep 6/30/22 BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term -Meets 1st Thur., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Open Open Residential construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Alternate Residential construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Commercial construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Alternate Commercial construction professional 1/1/24 Adam Brown Alternate Electrical construction professional 1/1/24 Thomas Townsend Electrical construction professional 1/1/24 Daniel Mc Namer Plumbing construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Alternate Plumbing construction professional 1/1/24 Corey Valaskey HVAC construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Alternate HVAC construction professional 1/1/24 C. Blaine Schoenhard III Multidisciplinary representative 1/1/24 Katrina Wilberding Multidisciplinaryrepresentative 1/1/24 CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY 4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly Steven Drahozal 7/16124 Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24 CABLE TV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations Pauline Maloney 7/1/23 Garrett Hendenreich 7/1/23 Ronald Tigges 7/1/23 Open Open 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/24 Jennifer Tigges 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/24 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets last Monday of each month, 3:30 p.m., Five Flags Tyler Daugherty 6/29/24 Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/22 Open Open 6/29/22 Bryce Parks 6/29/24 Rod Bakke 6/29/22 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call, City Hall Phil Baskerville 4/6/22 Carla Heathcote 4/6/24 Daniel White 4/6/25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing Open Open Low/Mod Income Area 8/17/24 Kelly Fox Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23 Hilary Dalton At -Large / Housing Commission Liason e7 2/15/23 Open Open Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23 Julie Woodyard Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/24 Danita Grant At -Large 2/15/24 Janice Craddieth Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/22 Michelle Hinke At -Large 2/15/22 Dean Boles At -Large 2/15/22 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur. (Feb., April, June, Oct., Dec.) 5:30 p.m. at MFC Rob Kundert Primary 12/19/21 Michael Durnin Alternate Dora Serna Primary 8/11/23 Open Open Alternate 4/1/21 Sarah Schneider Primary 10/31/23 Steven Meier Alternate 12/19/21 EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2 Pamela Birch 1/1/22 Michael Durnin 1/1/23 Mallory Gardiner 1/1/23 Open Open 1/1/23 Taylor Merfeld 1/1/24 Klanea Evans 1/1/24 Jake Kurczek 1/1/22 Kathy McCarthy 1/1/24 Carla Anderson 1/1/22 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Rick Stuter W IIth District 7/1/22 Melissa Cassill Langworthy District 7/1/23 Christina Monk Architect At -Large 7/1/23 Alec Gustafson Old Main District 7/1/24 William Doyle At -Large 7/1124 John Mc Andrews Cathedral District 7/1/23 Tim Gau At -Large 7/1/24 Open Open At -Large 7/1/24 Craig Reber Jackson Park District - Interim 7/1/22 HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD 3 - Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tues., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Mary GOtz Landlord 1/1124 Jeff Lenhart 1/1/24 Gil Spence 1/1124 Luke Hoffmann 1/1/24 Lynn Sutton 111124 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan., Aril, July, Oct.), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. Open Open Section 8 Recipient 8/17/24 Jeff Lenhart At -Large 8/17/22 Margie White At -Large 8/17/22 Rick Baumhover Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm. 8/17122 Janice Craddieth At -Large 8117/23 Amy Eudaley Housing Trust and Long Range Planning Rep. 8117/23 Primary Comm. Sam Wooden At -Large 8117/24 Gail Weitz At -Large 8/17/24 Open Open At -Large 8117/24 Hilary Dalton CDAC Rep. Primary Comm. 8/17/24 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg. Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 8/17/22 Dorothy Schwendinger At -Large 8/17/22 Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 8/17/23 Jim Holz At -Large 8117/24 Michelle Becwar At -Large 8/17/24 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall Paul Lassance 7/1/23 Molly Valaskey 711/24 Open Open 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/22 Gary Ruden 7/1/22 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library Patricia Poggemiller 7/1122 Rosemary Kramer 7/1/22 Victor Lieberman 7/1/23 Pam Mullin 7/1/23 Robert Armstrong 7/1/24 Christina Monk 7/1/24 Greg Gorton 7/1/25 LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Mark Ward 7/1/23 Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep. 8/17/23 Alan Vincent 7/1/23 Tyler Stoffel 7/1/24 Beth McGrath 7/1/24 John Krayer 7/1/22 Open Open 7/1/22 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. MFC or varied locations Robin Kennicker 6/30/23 Justin Hochberger 6/30/23 Jessica Ochoa 6/30/23 Jennifer Tigges 6/30/24 Ray Werner 6/30/22 Robert McCoy 6/30/22 Hobie Wood 6/30/22 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m. , Jule Op. & Train. Center Jacob Kohlhaas 7/1/22 Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 7/30/23 Craig Reber Commission Rep. 7/1/22 Katharine Connolly 7/1/24 Adam Hoffman 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/22 Whitney Sanger 7/1/22 Dean Boles 7/1/23 Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/23 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station Luanna Gerdemann 7/30/22 Garrett Heidenreich 7/30/23 Greg Orwoll 7/30/23 Robert Daughters 7/30/23 Matthew Esser 7/30/24 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.. Matthew Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 7/1/22 Martha Christ 7/1/23 Rebecca Kemp Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 7/1/23 Teri Zuccaro 7/1/23 Richard Russell 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/24 Pat Norton 7/1/22 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg.. Gwen KOsel Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm. 3/25/24 Keith Ahlvin 3/25/25 Jonathan McCoy 3/25/26 Bethany Golombeski 3/25/22 Matthew Mauss Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm.. 3/25/23