Boards and Commission AppointmentsCity of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 2.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
Copyrighted
March 21, 2022
Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant At -Large term of
G rant)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2025 (Vacant Low to Moderate
Income term of Craddieth)
Applicants:
Dominique Jeter, 2613 Jackson St. (Additional Applicant) (Qualifies for
At -Large and for Low to Moderate Income)
Sasha Williams, 2980 WildWood Dr. (Qualifies forAt-Large)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One 5-Year term of through March 25, 2027 (Expiring term of
Golombeski)
Applicant:
Bethany Golombeski, 65 Cambridge Ct.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female/1 opening
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
3-21-22 Overview Sheet
Community Development Advisory Commission
Applicants
Zoning Board of Adjustment Applicant
Details and Openings
Gender Balance Iowa Code Section 69.16a
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet
Type
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, March 21, 2022
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Civil Service Commission
One, 4-Year term through April 6, 2026 (Expiring term of Baskerville)
Applicant:
Phil Baskerville, 2945 Van Buren St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
3 Commissioners total; currently 1 male/1 female/1 opening
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant At -Large term of Grant)
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2025 (Vacant Low to Moderate Income term of
Craddieth)
Applicants:
Dominique Jeter, 2613 Jackson St. (Additional Applicant) (Qualifies for Low to Moderate
Income and At -Large)
Sasha Williams, 2980 WildWood Dr. (Qualifies for At -Large)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One 5-Year term of through March 25, 2027 (Expiring term of Golombeski)
Applicant:
Bethany Golombeski, 65 Cambridge Ct.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female/1 opening
Title 2,
Chapter 5
Article C
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Amendment Adopted 7-15-19
2-5C-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Community Development Advisory Commission.
2-5C-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to provide for citizen participation in the development and
evaluation of the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
2-5C-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.
2-5C-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the commission in all its operations.
2-5C-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Qualifications.
1. Four (4) members must be residents of census tracts and block groups where at
least fifty one percent (51 %) of the residents are low/moderate income persons as
determined by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
2. Four (4) members must be residents of the community at -large.
3. One (1) member must be appointed by and from the membership of the
Housing Commission, with approval from the city council.
2-5C-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.
2-5C-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified, provided, however, that the term of the cross -
representative appointee from the City of Dubuque Housing Commission must coincide with
their term on the Housing Commission.
2-5C-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments
2-5C-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.
2-5C-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.
2-5C-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 budget.
2-5C-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-5C-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good
cause.
C-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To conduct public hearings in accordance with the minimum standards established in
the CDBG program's Citizen Participation Plan to ensure meaningful citizen input in the
planning, implementation, and assessment of the CDBG program;
B. To provide for and encourage the participation of low/moderate income persons who
reside in designated areas of slum and blight and residents of low/ moderate income
neighborhoods, as defined by the city council, in the planning, implementation, and
assessment of the CDBG program;
C. To identify community development needs, particularly the needs of persons of
low/moderate income;
D. To serve in an advisory role upon the request of the city council in policy decisions
regarding funding priorities and program development and implementation;
E. To monitor and evaluate program activities to advise whether identified community
development objectives have been met;
F. To undertake public information efforts to educate the citizenry of the availability of
CDBG funded programs and to provide for a greater understanding of the city's
community development efforts;
G. To assist in the preparation of the statement of community development objectives
assess needs, priorities, and projected use of funds, amendments thereto, and required
reports, including but not limited to, the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report, and the five-year Consolidated Plan;
H. To serve in an advisory role to the city manager in the review of complaints and
grievances received in accordance with the procedures established in this Code; and,
I. To support, upon request, the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in
the assessment of the general development needs of the community.
C-14: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; REVIEW STANDARDS; APPEAL PROCESS:
The grievance procedure for the CDBG program is as follows:
A. Any aggrieved person may file a grievance with the city manager.
B. Grievances must contain a concise statement of the grievance and an explanation of
the action desired.
C. The city manager must forward the grievance to the commission within seven (7)
business days of its receipt.
D. The commission, within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the grievance,
must set a time for a hearing. The complainant must be notified in writing of the time
and place of the hearing. If a grievance is resolved prior to the date of the hearing, the
aggrieved party must request in writing that the grievance be withdrawn.
E. The commission must conduct a hearing to review the grievance. The grievant may
appear in person, by agent, or by attorney. All persons wishing to appear before the
commission have an opportunity to be heard regarding the grievance. Minutes must be
kept of the proceedings of the hearing.
F. The commission must forward its recommendation, in writing, to the city manager
within ten (10) business days following the hearing.
G. The city manager must receive and review the recommendation of the commission
and respond to the grievant within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the
recommendation. The commission must be advised of the action of the city manager.
H. The recommendations of the commission must comply with the regulations
established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG
program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and this
Code.
I. If the grievant is unsatisfied with the response of the city manager, an appeal may be
filed with the city clerk. The appeal must be forwarded by the city clerk to the city
council. The city council may, at its discretion, hold a hearing to consider the concerns
of the grievant.
J. Upon review of the appeal, the city council must:
1. Accept the response of the city manager; or,
2. Modify the response of the city manager; or,
3. Return the grievance to the city manager for further review.
If the outcome of such appeal is unsatisfactory, the complainant may file a written
appeal with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2-5C-15: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS:
The commission must operate in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in
the city's CDBG program's Citizen Participation Plan.
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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:
Please identify which
opening on the Community
Development Advisory
Commission your
qualifications represent:
Name:
How did you hear about
City of Dubuque Boards and
Commission?
If other, please specify
Gender (choose all that
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
Iowa Code Section 69.16A
Community Development Advisory Commission
Low to Moderate Income Area Representative
Dominique C. Jeter
Through a Friend
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Woman
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please specify:
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specify:
Street Address: PLEASE 2613 Jackson Street
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State Iowa
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 7089375229
Email Address(es): dominique.jeter98@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Hills & Dales
Business Phone Number: Field not completed.
Job Title/ Duties: Personal Assistant
- Assisting those with disabilities in their daily needs.
- Creating outings and events for residents to go on.
Please list your experience, I came from a diverse low income community directly outside of
skills and or education that Chicago prior to coming to Dubuque. I am finishing up my
have prepared you for degree at Loras Sociology with a minor in racial justice and
service on this gender studies. I have always been involved in my community
board/commission: and have tried to find ways to give back whether its through
community service, financial, etc. I've experienced racial
discrimination and hard times to know what it feels like and the
impact it can have. Some of the skills that I have are my
organization, outgoing personality, an my determination to
make change happen.
What contributions can you My reason for applying is to help bring a different perspective
make or state reason for to the table in terms of the experience of minority individuals
applying? within the community. Coming here for college, gives the
perspectives from the younger generation of students who may
want to stay here or find employment after graduating. In
addition, living here for two years, gives another experience of
the process in applying for housing in Dubuque. I am also
wanting to pursue my masters in diversity, equity, and
inclusion, and this can help further to find the resources and
support that this community needs.
Describe your experience My experience in working diverse environments is significant.
working in diverse Giving back to my community in which I am from, has allowed
environments: me to understand where and how things work along with
advocating for the minority individuals and students in that
community as well. Living in Dubuque and being a part of my
schools Black Student Union, I assisted in establishing our
chapter through the proper processes and procedures. This
resulted in a true establishment of our chapter on campus. It in
turn allowed us to network and involve ourselves in the
community through mentoring students at the Dubuque
Community schools, to volunteering at the Dream Center, and
collaborating with other college campuses.
Describe your experience My engagement with other community members would be
engaging other community through the Black Student Union, where a safe space has been
members to gather their created. This allowed students to come out and share their
input and opinions: experiences within the Dubuque community, whether it was
positive or negative. We then from there created ways to
implement change or to find someone higher up who would
listen. The same would also go for the Neighborhood
Association, where the community members come together to
discuss any issues or where change is needed in order for
other individuals to feel welcomed or a part of the community.
Anonymous feedback has allowed for change to be made
without making one feel as if they are being singled out. As of
now, I am still new to the community, however, my involvement
within the neighborhood association has allowed me to feel
comfortable with furthering my involvement within the
community and bring others with to broaden the perspectives
and input.
List two references: Temwa Phiri 563-564-5644
(Include their name and Sergio Perez 563-788-7205
phone number)
Are you currently serving on No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a No
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you participated in
the City Life program?
If so, when?
Have you participated in
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
If yes to the above
question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
Yes
Applying for Spring 2022 Session
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 Dominique C. Jeter
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verfication):
Date: 03/07/2022
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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, Community Development Advisory Commission
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Please identify which Housing Commission Representative
opening on the Community Does not qualify as LMI rep. per Housing Department
Development Advisory
Commission your
qualifications represent:
Name: Sasha Williams
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:
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Home Address: PLEASE 2980 WildWood Dr Apt 1 Dubuque Iowa
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission
Zip Code: 52001
Home Phone Number: 12244139715
Business Name: Field not completed.
Business Address: Field not completed.
Business Zip Code: Field not completed.
Business Phone Number: Field not completed.
Occupation: Field not completed.
Position with Company Field not completed.
Email Address(es): sashawilliams23(c hotmail.com
Experience or education I am applying for the Community Development Advisory
which qualifies you for this Commission because my lived experience IS the purpose of
board or commission: this committee. As a low and moderate income citizen, I know
the impacts that policies have on individuals when they do not
factor in real lived experiences. I know the struggles that
community members in this population have due to lack of
education on matters that impact them most. I believe that I am
qualified for this position because I have relationships with
individuals that are most impacted by policies, I bring my lived
experience, and I want to contribute in eradicating barriers that
limit those in need.
What contributions can you Although, I have worked in the Dubuque School District for
make or state reason for three months. I have noticed the distress of the students talking
applying? about their living situations and the lack of youth involvement in
the community.
Describe your experience Coming from a diverse city and going to The University of
working in diverse Dubuque, I had the opportunity of becoming an Residence
environments: Assistant. I oversaw a diverse group of students who came
various parts of the world. Through the St. Mark Youth
Enrichment Program I mentored K-5th grade students with their
social skills and their academic performance.
Describe your experience As vice president of the Black Student Union, I assisted in
engaging other community organizing a community conference convening addressing
members to gather their concerns that community members had during the pandemic,
input and opinions: racial tension, and justice system. In our convening, we had
City officials discussing theses matters with us.
List two references: Temwa Phiri (563) 564-5644
(Include their name and Antonio Mouzon (254)285-9614
phone number)
Are you currently serving on No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a No
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you participated in Yes
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 Sasha Williams
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Title 16
Chapter 8-1
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Amendment Adopted 8-17-15
Amended 9-19-16
A. Board Created.
There is hereby created the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the board is to review applications regarding criteria for granting of
special exceptions, conditional use permits, or variances; to decide citizens' appeals of
orders, requirements, decisions, or determinations made by Planning Services staff;
and to hear cases given by applicants and decide whether the request should be
granted based on the criteria set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
C. Internal Organization and Rules:
The board 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.
D. Procedures for Operation:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the board in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Two (2) members from the board must be appointed as cross -representatives
to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment, with city council approval.
4. A majority of the members of the board must be persons representing the
public at -large and must not be involved in the business of purchasing or selling
real estate.
5. Membership on the board must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code
§69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed
to the board if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of
members of one gender to be greater than one-half ('/2) of the membership of the
board plus one (1). If the city has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified
person to fill a vacancy on the board 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.
F. Oath:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of
office at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment or at
the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board.
G. Terms.
The term of office for members of the board is five (5) years or until such member's
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross -representative appointees
to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment must serve a term on the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment which coincides with their terms on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
H. Vacancies:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
I. Officers/Organization:
The board 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 board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder
of the officer's unexpired term.
J. Meetings.
1. Meetings: Meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of
a majority of the members.
2. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa open meetings law.
3. Attendance:
a. In the event a member of the board has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the chairperson,
such absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to the city council that
the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
4. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the board
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.
5. Quorum: The concurring vote of three (3) members of the board is necessary to
reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of any such
administrative official, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon
which it is required to pass under any such ordinance or to effect any variation in
such ordinance.
K. Compensation:
Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement
for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
L. Removal:
The city council may remove any member for cause upon written charges and after a
public hearing.
M. Powers:
The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order,
requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the
enforcement of Iowa Code Chapter 414, as such may be amended from time to
time, or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto.
2. To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this Code upon which
such board is required to pass under such ordinance, in accordance with the
general regulations of the zone in which the property is located and specific
standards contained herein.
3. To hear and decide conditional use permits under the terms of this Code upon
which such board is required to pass under such ordinance, in accordance with
the general regulations of the zone in which the property is located and specific
standards contained herein.
4. To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the
ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special
conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in
unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance must be observed
and substantial justice done.
In exercising the above -mentioned powers such board may, in conformity with the
provisions of this section, reverse or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order,
requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order
requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have
all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken.
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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:
Please select which vacancy
you are applying for on the
Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
Name:
How did you hear about
City of Dubuque Boards and
Commission?
If other, please specify:
Gender (choose all that
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
Iowa Code Section 69.16A
Zoning Board of Adjustment
At -Large
Bethany A Golombeski
Other:
Already a Board member
Woman
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please specify:
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specify:
Street Address: PLEASE 65 CAMBRIDGE CT
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission.
City Dubuque
State IA
Zip Code: 52001
Preferred Phone Number: 18154124222
Email Address(es): bethanygol@hotmail.com
Place of Employment: STGS, subcontractor to SERCO for FEMA
Business Phone Number: Field not completed.
Job Title/ Duties: Historic Preservation Specialist supporting Louisiana 2021
hurricanes, winter freeze and spring flooding, performing EHP
(environmental and historic preservation) compliance reviews
for Public and Municipal projects
Please list your experience, Masters of Architecture; 20+ years of experience in
skills and or education that construction project management and MEP design; Historic
have prepared you for Preservation Tax Credit consultation work involving Secretary
service on this of the Interior Guidelines and State and Federal tax credit
board/commission: programs; FEMA disaster Public Assistance Historic and
Environmental Law Compliance Reviewer. I grew up in Flint,
MI, did my undergrad in Ann Arbor, graduate school in
Chicago, and have also lived in Germany and Florida.
What contributions can you I've been on the board for a number of years and bring the
make or state reason for perspective of knowing construction codes and standards, as
applying? well as being sensitive to Historic Districts and older
neighborhoods.
Describe your experience I have done projects in Chicago and its suburbs, as well as in
working in diverse rural Jo Daviess County and Michigan, Dubuque County, and
environments: in Dubuque's neighborhoods including the Millwork District and
the West 11th Historic District. I have (physically) done disaster
work in economically disadvantaged communities on Tortola in
the British Virgin Islands and currently work remotely on
projects across disaster areas in Southwestern and Coastal
Louisiana. When I lived in Germany, I was VP of the AWCT
and one on my responsibilities was to visit American prisoners
in German prisons on a monthly basis. We also organized
events to raise money for German and International charities.
Describe your experience As a construction project manager, I am a believer in strong
engaging other community teams, as it is my job to organize subcontractors, be the
members to gather their owner's representative and serve the people who would
input and opinions: eventually occupy the spaces I was building. In addition to my
disaster work where there are many stakeholders, I worked for
many years heading the Old House Enthusiast's House Tour or
acting as a house tour coordinator where I had to work with a
large group of homeowners, volunteers and the general public.
List two references: Cynthia Valenciano 708-404-1194
(Include their name and Rena Stierman 563-590-7362
phone number)
Are you currently serving on No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Zoning Board of Adjustment
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program
offered through the City of
Dubuque or other
organizations?
If yes to the above Field not completed.
question, please list the
orginization that offered
the program and the date
of completion:?
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State - mandated board/commissic
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
9/14/25
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Michael
Phillips
9/14/22
Robert
Blocker
9/14/22
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
6/30/24
Thomas
Robbins
At -Large outside of District
6130/24
Ali
Levasseur
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Ryan
Decker
Arts Rep
6/30/22
Susan
Riedel
Arts Rep
6/30122
Nicholas
Haider
Arts Rep
6/30122
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 7/16/24
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24
CABLE TV COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/23
Garrett
Heidenreich
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
Brenda
Christner
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
2/15/24
Kelly
Fox
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Hilary
Dalton
At -Large / Housing Commission Liason eH
2/15/23
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/23
Julie
Woodyard
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/24
Open
Open
At -Large
2/15/24
Open
Open
Low/Mod Income Area
2/15/25
Michelle
Hinke
At -Large
2/15/25
Dean
Boles
At -Large
2/15/25
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
3/5/22
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
Open
Open
1/1/25
Michael
Durnin
1/1/23
Mallory
Gardiner
1/1/23
Jake
Jurczek
1/1/23
Open
Open
1/1/24
Klanea
Evans
1/1/24
Maitha
Jolet
1/1/25
Kathy
McCarthy
1/1/24
Dereka
Williams
1/1/25
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Rick
Stuter
W 11th District
7/1/22
Melissa
Cassill
At -Large
7/1/24
Christina
Monk
Architect At -Large
7/1/23
Alec
Gustafson
Old Main District
7/1/24
William
Doyle
At -Large
7/1/24
John
Mc Andrews
Cathedral District
7/1/23
Tim
Gau
At -Large
7/1/24
Thea
Dement
Langworthy District
7/1/23
Janice
Esser
Jackson Park District
711122
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tues., 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Mary
Gotz
Landlord 1/1/24
Open
Open
1/1/24
Gil
Spence
1/1/24
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/24
Lynn
Sutton
1/1/24
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan., Aril, July, Oct.), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Charlene
Turpin
Section 8 Recipient
8/17/24
Open
Open
At -Large
8/17/22
Margie
White
At -Large
8117/22
Rick
Baumhover
Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm.
8/17/22
Open
Open
At -Large
8117/23
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Trust and Long Range Planning Rep.
8/17/23
Primary Comm.
Sam
Wooden
At -Large
8/17/24
Gail
Weitz
At -Large
8/17/24
Renee
Kohoe
At -Large
8/17/24
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
8117/22
Amy
Eudaley
Housing Commission Rep
8/17/23
Jim
Holz
At -Large
8/17/24
Michelle
Becwar
At -Large
8/17124
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
7/1/24
Thomas
Major
7/1/24
Joshua
Merritt
7/1/22
Gary
Ruden
7/1/22
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Patricia
Poggemiller
7/1/22
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
Open
Open
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
Joshua Chamberland
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
Matthew
Mauss Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm..
3/25/23
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