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Boards and Commission Appointments_Building Code, Equity and Human Rights, Housing Appeals and MediationCopyrighted January 16, 2024 City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 01. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Four, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Brown for Alternate Electrical Construction Professional, Townsend for Electrical Construction Professional, Valaskey for HVAC Construction Professional, Wilderding for Multidisciplinary Representative, McNamer for Plumbing Construction Professional) Applicants: • Adam Brown, 686 S. Grandview Ave. (Qualifies for Electrical Construction Professional and Alternate Electrical Construction Professional) • Phillip Heim, 911 Tressa St. • Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr. (Qualifies for Electrical Construction Professional and Alternate Electrical Construction Professional) • Corey Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. (Qualifies for HVAC Construction Professional and Alternate HVAC Construction Professional) Equity and Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Term of Sampson B rown) Applicants: • Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. • David Heiar, 805 Carriage Hill Dr. • Theresa Sampson Brown, 2285 Clydesdale Ct. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law §69.16A. 9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings Two openings on the commission are being advertised for 90 days while nonmale identifying applicants are sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Three, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Gotz, Hoffmann, and Sutton) Applicants: • Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. • Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr. • Lynn Sutton, 445 Nevada St. *Note: Wendy Hopp's application has been pulled due to moving outside of city limits SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Overview Sheet Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Applications Equity and Human Rights Commission Applications Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Applications 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, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Four, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Brown for Alternate Electrical Construction Professional, Townsend for Electrical Construction Professional, Valaskey for HVAC Construction Professional, Wilderding for Multidisciplinary Representative, McNamer for Plumbing Construction Professional) Applicants: • Adam Brown, 686 S. Grandview Ave. (Qualifies for Electrical Construction Professional and Alternate Electrical Construction Professional) • Phillip Heim, 911 Tressa St. • Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr. (Qualifies for Electrical Construction Professional and Alternate Electrical Construction Professional) • Corey Valaskey, 1385 Alta Vista St. (Qualifies for HVAC Construction Professional and Alternate HVAC Construction Professional) Equity and Human Rights Commission One, 3-Year Term through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Term of Sampson Brown) Applicants: • Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave. • Daid Heiar, 805 Carriage Hill Dr. • Theresa Sampson Brown, 2285 Clydesdale Ct. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law §69.16A. 9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females/3 openings Two openings on the commission are being advertised for 90 days while nonmale identifying applicants are sought in adherence with Iowa Code 69.16A Gender Balance. Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Three, 3-Year Terms through January 1, 2027 (Expiring Terms of Gotz, Hoffmann, and Sutton) Applicants: • Mary Gotz, 1844 Bennett St. • Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr. • Lynn Sutton, 445 Nevada St. **Note: Wendy Hopp's application has been pulled due to moving outside of city limits 14-1A-6: BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEAL BOARD: A. Board Created: There is hereby created the building code advisory and appeal board. B. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to review proposed code adoptions and amendments for recommendation to the city council and to serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the code official. 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 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 seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. 2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. 3. Special experience and training qualifications: a. One member must be a residential construction professional. b. One member must be a commercial construction professional. c. One member must be an electrical construction professional. d. One member must be a plumbing construction professional. e. One member must be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) construction professional. f. Two (2) multi -disciplinary representatives, which could be an architect, engineer, building designer, or general construction professional. 4. Alternates: Alternate representatives shall be appointed for the residential construction professional, commercial construction professional, electrical construction professional, plumbing construction professional, and HVAC construction professional positions and shall be called upon to participate in the event of a conflict of interest or unavailability of the primary appointee. 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 three (3) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. 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 code official or the code official's designee shall serve as secretary of the board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. J. Meetings: 1. Regular Meetings: The board must meet upon call of the Chairperson, the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee. 2. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members. 3. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. 4. Appeals: The board shall meet upon notice from the Chairman, within not less than ten (10) days and not more than ninety (90) days of the filing of an appeal, at stated periodic meetings, or at the written request of a majority of the members. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Quorum: Four (4) members of the board must be in attendance to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 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 review proposed code adoptions and amendments for recommendation to the City Council. 2. To serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the Code official based upon the codes adopted by the City under Title 14 of this code. 3. When hearing an appeal: a. The board may reverse or modify a decision of the code official only upon finding that: (1) The true intent of the applicable code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted by the Code official; or (2) The provisions of the applicable code do not fully apply; or (3) An equal or better form of construction has been proposed and is appropriate. b. The board shall require sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that an equal or better form of construction is appropriate. c. In order to make a finding that an equal or better form of construction is appropriate the board must find the proposed material or method of construction is satisfactory for the use intented and complies with the provisions of this Code, and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed by this Code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, durability, fire resistance, and safety. d. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in this Code. e. The board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this Code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code. N. Application For Appeal: 1. Any person affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this Code shall have the right to appeal, provided a written application for appeal is filed within twenty (20) days after the decision, notice, or order was served. 2. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equal or better form of construction is proposed. The board may find a proposed form of construction to be equal or better. O. Disqualification Of Member: A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional, or financial interest. P. Postponed Hearing: Either the City or the appellant may request a postponement of a hearing subject to the approval of the Code official. In no event may a postponement exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the appeal. (Ord. 21-16, 6-6-2016, eff. 7- 1-2016; amd. Ord. 44-20, 12-7-2020) Trish Gleason From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 7:23 AM To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Michael Belmont; Jeff Zasada; Jean Noel 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, Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Adam Brown Please enter the best way Field not completed. to pronounce your name below: How did you hear about City of Dubuque Website City of Dubuque Boards and Commission? If other, please specify: Field not completed. 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: 1 If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 686 S. Grandview Ave 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: 52003 Preferred Phone Number: 563-542-6701 Email Address(es): abrown@westphalec.com Place of Employment: Westphal & Co. Business Phone Number: 563-690-0583 Job Title/ Duties: Electrical Construction Estimator/Project Manager Please list your experience, I have just over 15 years in the electrical industry ranging from skills and or education that field foreman to project management. I hold state of Iowa have prepared you for Journeyman and Master Electrician licenses as well as a service on this Wisconsin Master Electrician's license. board/commission: What contributions can you I am well versed in electrical theory and code. I have lived in make or state reason for Dubuque all of my life and know the community very well. My applying? years in the field working along other trades has given me a well rounded understanding of many other trades skills and practices. Describe your experience Working in the skilled trades brings you in touch with many working in diverse different people and personalities. Trade apprenticeships environments: attract a wide and diverse breadth of people and cultures. Working alongside different walks of life was a great experience for me. Describe your experience I am currently participating in the 2024 Leadership Dubuque engaging other community class and a good portion of this experience is meeting and members to gather their working with local organizations in the private and non-profit input and opinions: world. Through these connections I have learned a lot more about where our community comes from and where it is going. List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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:? Ron Thielen - 563-583-5749 Tom Townsend - 563-582-5947 Yes Building Code Advisory & Appeals Board (Electrical Professional Alternate) No Field not completed. No Field not completed. 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 Adam Brown here as electronic verfication): Date: 11 /8/2023 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 11 THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E XhlSterpiece 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 Cleric's Office, City Hall, 50 West 131h 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. 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PLEASE LIST YOUR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, AND/OR EDUCATION THAT HAVE PREPARED YOU FOR SERVICE ON THIS BOARD/COMMISSION: OAfiitVC ik-jy ca �' i V1 k ►'1 C i WHAT -CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYINGVe till C E' _�• �Ci ?�V` DESC YOUR EXP F�IENPE WORKING IN Di ERSE ENVIRONMENTS: Vc 0 1 - !� - ��'U 1~ [ � ..�••I_I � c� �i �`� 1` v ��`1 C �, il.J � � ,—�—• ��' 1 `�r5`� �r� C' cam_ .ti Y� � ;;— ,�-, e C, C_<' DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE ENGAGING OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER THEIR INPQT ND OPINIONS: CJ " H, i ,- \-! r- It , U", -s- r> LG y Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: YES NO -"C ? 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 NOX ? If so, when? Have you participated in an intercultural competency program offered through the City of Dubuque or other organizations: YES NO '<' ? If yes to the above question, please list the organization that offered the program and date of completion: e o\-TJ 1 L4 S r i �c71c+ %k�.j�►L 1� LIST TWO REFERENCES: M NAME: (\J Pvt q k rr)"` 0,) v,- PHONE NUMBER: `7 �:' 514'-� Fxc 2--- NAME:. o '9 nJ rP-W,; _ PHONE NUMBER: lG � iC� `�?-70 Cj 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: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 11:00 AM To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Michael Belmont; Jeff Zasada; Jean Noel Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login Block sender information and password over email! 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, Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Thomas Townsend Please enter the best way Field not completed. to pronounce your name below: How did you hear about Other: City of Dubuque Boards and Commission? If other, please specify: Already on board Gender (choose all that Man apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A 1 If trans or transgender Field not completed. please specify: If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 1940 Amelia Dr 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: 563-543-4708 Email Address(es): Tom@ibew704.com Place of Employment: IBEW Local 704 Business Phone Number: 563-582-5947 Job Title/ Duties: Business Manager Please list your experience, Completed electrical apprenticeship, I hold a class a skills and or education that journeyman license. I represent 150 electricians in the have prepared you for Dubuque area. I am also a veteran of the US Navy where I service on this served as an electrician on submarines. board/commission: What contributions can you I get feedback from many different contractors and electricians make or state reason for in the Dubuque area. I am and have been very involved in applying? electrical issues in the city. Describe your experience As stated, I served in the US Navy with very diverse group of working in diverse people. I have also worked in several states for a variety of environments: contractors in various size and types of projects. Describe your experience I am very active in the community, as I have been a leader in engaging other community my local for many years. Since becoming business manager I members to gather their have been involved in many organizations and many input and opinions: committees. List two references: Jim Vormezeele (563) 451-8624 (Include their name and Andy Genthe (563) 599-5329 phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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 I currently am the chair of the building code advisory and appeals board Yes Dubuque Electrical Code Board No Field not completed. 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 Thomas Townsend here as electronic verfication): Date: 12/19/2023 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 11 Trish Gleason From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 7:38 AM To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Michael Belmont; Jeff Zasada; Jean Noel 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, Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Corey Valaskey Please enter the best way Field not completed. to pronounce your name below: How did you hear about Other: City of Dubuque Boards and Commission? If other, please specify: Past experience on the board 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: 1 If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 1385 Alta Vista 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: 5635995545 Email Address(es): cvalaskey@geislerbrothers.com Place of Employment: Geisler Brothers Co. Business Phone Number: 5635837363 Job Title/ Duties: Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager Please list your experience, BS - Mechanical Engineering skills and or education that Professional Engineer - Iowa & Wisconsin have prepared you for 20+ years in the HVAC construction industry service on this board/commission: What contributions can you Understanding of the construction and HVAC industry make or state reason for applying? Describe your experience In my job I work with a wide range of people, each requiring working in diverse separate talents to accomplish a shared goal. environments: Describe your experience I look at situations from all points of view, to find the best engaging other community outcome. members to gather their input and opinions: List two references: Todd Geisler - Geisler Brothers Co., President - 563-583-7363 (Include their name and George Jackson - City of Dubuque, Mechanical Inspector - phone number) 563-589-4153 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? Yes Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board Yes If yes, which? Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board Mechanical Code Board Mechanical/Plumbing Code Board Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? 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View it in your browser. 3 CHAPTER 2 EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SECTION: 8-2-1: Commission Created 8-2-2: Purpose 8-2-3: Internal Organization And Rules 8-2-4: Procedures For Operation 8-2-5: Membership 8-2-6: Oath 8-2-7: Terms 8-2-8: Vacancies 8-2-9: Officers; Organization 8-2-10: Meetings 8-2-11: Compensation 8-2-12: Removal 8-2-13: Powers 8-2-14: Records To Be Public; Exceptions 8-2-15: Confidentiality Of Complaints 8-2-16: Subpoenas 8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created the equity and human rights commission. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021) 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 or the Iowa Code. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 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 section 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. 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. (Ord. 45- 15, 7-20-2015) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 8-2-7: TERMS: The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. (Ord. 45- 15, 7-20-2015) 8-2-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 8-2-9: OFFICERS; ORGANIZATION: The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20- 2015) 8-2-12: REMOVAL: The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public hearing. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015; amd. Ord. 33-21, 10-4-2021) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015) 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. (Ord. 45-15, 7-20-2015 ) Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Wednesday, September 6, 2023 11:30 AM Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Gisella Aitken 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, Equity and Human Rights Commission Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Rick Baumhover Please enter the best way RICK BAUMHOVER to pronounce your name below: How did you hear about City of Dubuque Website, City of Dubuque Social Media, City of Dubuque Boards and Through a Friend Commission? If other, please specify: Field not completed. 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: Block sender If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 601 Garfield avenue; apartment 105 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: 563-495-1444 Email Address(es): dbghawk@yahoo.com Place of Employment: Dubuque advertiser; 365 magazine and Amazon Flex Business Phone Number: (563) 588-4365, (563) 588-0162 Job Title/ Duties: delivery driver Please list your experience, i have served on several commissions/boards in the past and skills and or education that still currently serve on 2, i love my city and want to give back have prepared you for however i can. service on this board/commission: What contributions can you i always have an open mind and believe that everyone is equal, make or state reason for nobody is better or worse than anyone else and it is our job to applying? make everyone feel welcome and appreciated. Describe your experience i am friends with many people from many different races and working in diverse backgrounds and i totally think and believe that everyone has a environments: voice to listen to and to show empathy for and compassion and i welcome the opportunity to serve on this very important commission. Describe your experience engaging other community members to gather their input and opinions: List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Everyone has a voice, i will do my very best to listen to the very best of my ability and never have a closed mind on any matter or decision on whatever the situation may be. Nick Anderson 630-697-1275 Dawn Potter 563-599-4077 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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 housing commission and housing trust fund board. Yes housing commission and cable tv commission. No Field not completed. 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 Rick J Baumhover here as electronic verfication): Date: September 6, 2023 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Tuesday, December 5, 2023 7:26 PM Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Gisella Aitken 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, Equity and Human Rights Commission Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: David J Heiar Please enter the best way David J Higher to pronounce your name below: How did you hear about Other: City of Dubuque Boards and Commission? If other, please specify: notification from the City Clerk's office 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: Block sender 1 If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 805 Carriage Hill Drive NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to iowa apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission. City Dubuque State Iowa Zip Code: 52003 Preferred Phone Number: (563) 599-1223 Email Address(es): daveheiarl @gmail.com Place of Employment: retired Business Phone Number: Field not completed. Job Title/ Duties: Field not completed. Please list your experience, Prior to my retirement in 2022, 1 committed 44 years to public skills and or education that service as a city administrator, city manager, and an economic have prepared you for development director. I worked for the cities of Bellevue, service on this Manchester and Dubuque prior to my first retirement in 2013. 1 board/commission: then helped establish the Jackson County Economic Alliance. These years of public service helped me to understand local government, and also taught me many skills in understanding and working with people from many backgrounds and of differing opinions. What contributions can you I was appointed by the Council to this Commission in make or state reason for September of 2023. 1 am still learning about the role of the applying? Commission in the few months I have been part of this group. In that short time frame, we have adopted goals, and I would like to be part of the implementation plan. Describe your experience A life in public service certainly made me aware of differences working in diverse in opinions from the very beginning. However, it was not until I environments: accepted a position with the City of Dubuque in 2005, that I had the opportunity to work with people who were racially and culturally different from me. In 2006, my wife accepted a teaching position at Lincoln elementary school. We quickly learned the roles diversity and poverty play in our society. I truly appreciated the intercultural competency training that was Describe your experience engaging other community members to gather their input and opinions: List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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:? required for all city employees. I also participated in a 3-day poverty training class at Loras College early in my employment with the city. I am an avid reader and continue to read books on equity, and on black/indigenous history/culture. As a local government official, it was critical to keep my mind, eyes and ears open to public input and concerns. In the Fall of 2022, 1 participated in a weekend seminar designed to help teach proven techniques for practicing sincere listening, leading effective dialogue and managing conflict. I also participated in the 7-part equity series of community conversations, facilitated by the Community Foundation and the Telegraph Herald. I severed as a facilitator for small group discussions. Nicolas Hockenberry 319-512-9403 Anderson Sainci 863-430-8802 Yes Equity and Human Rights Commission No Field not completed. No Field not completed. Yes City when I was employed as Economic Development Director 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 David J Heiar here as electronic verfication): Date: 12/6/23 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:21 AM Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Gisella Aitken Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login information and password over email! 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: Please enter the best way to pronounce your name below: 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 Equity and Human Rights Commission Theresa Sampson Brown Theresa Sampson Brown Other: Presently serving on the Commission. Woman Block sender If trans or transgender Field not completed. please specify: If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 2285 CLYDESDALE CT 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: 52001-1550 Preferred Phone Number: 5634513792 Email Address(es): tslaw05@outlook.com Place of Employment: State of Iowa, Dubuque Public Defender's Office Business Phone Number: 563-582-9379 Job Title/ Duties: Attorney Please list your experience, I am educated in law and have worked as a public defender for skills and or education that thirteen years. I represent a diverse population. This has have prepared you for enabled me to have great communication skills with all types of service on this people. I educate people about the laws of Iowa and I look into board/commission: the merits of each of my cases and decide the appropriate course of action. What contributions can you I applied to the this Commission because I believe that make or state reason for everyone deserves to be treated fairly. I can contribute to this applying? Commission with my expertise in law and all that involves. Especially my experience in reading laws and interpreting them, investigating claims, participating in hearings and reviewing evidence. Describe your experience I work in a very diverse environment. I represent the indigent working in diverse people of Dubuque County that involves people from all races, environments: genders, national origins, religions, ancestry, people with disabilities, marital status, familial status and sexual orientation. Describe your experience During my career in law and previously in social work, I have engaging other community worked on many committees that were intended to gather opinions and improve policies to make them more equitable members to gather their and just. Recently, while serving on the Equity and Human input and opinions: Rights Commission, I served on a sub -committee to work on the goals of the commission. List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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:? Shea Chapin-515-669-1797 Stan Samson-563-495-3244 No Field not completed. Yes Equity and Human Rights Commission (m Field not completed. ZZ 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: Theresa Sampson Brown 12/20/2023 3 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 14-1J-7: HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD: A. Board Created: There is hereby created the Housing Appeals and Mediation Board. B. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to hear appeals relative to repair deadlines and nuisance abatement orders, decisions, or determinations made by the code official and landlord/tenant disputes regarding property access, nuisance abatement and rent abatement due to the failure of the responsible party to correct city code violations in a timely manner. 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 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. Special Experience And Training Qualifications: The housing appeals and mediation board shall be comprised of residents with an interest in fair and equitable housing with emphasis on balance of landlords, tenants and other interested citizens. 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 appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment. G. Terms: The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. 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 year. The code official or the code official's designee is the secretary of the board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. J. Meetings: 1. The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within not less than ten (10) days and not more than ninety (90) days of the filing of an appeal or a request for mediation, at stated periodic meetings, or at the written request of a majority of the members. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Quorum: Three (3) members of the board must be in attendance to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 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: 1. Repair Timeline Appeals: a. An appeal of repair deadlines shall be based on a claim that specific code violations cannot be corrected in the timeframe prescribed by the inspector. The board shall evaluate whether the violations can be corrected in the time frame prescribed by the inspector. The board may uphold the timeframe prescribed by the inspector or grant an extension of time not to exceed nine (9) months from the date of the notice of violation. b. In no event shall the board have the authority to amend the violation as determined by the inspector or wave requirements of this code. 2. Nuisance Abatement: a. An appeal of a nuisance abatement order shall be based on the claim that the true intent of Title 6, Chapters 4 and 8 related to rubbish and garbage have not been correctly interpreted or the provisions don't fully apply. The board may uphold the finding of a nuisance and ordered abatement, modify the deadline for nuisance abatement, or reverse the nuisance designation based on determination that the condition is not a violation of the code. b. In no event shall the board have the authority to waive the requirements of this code. 3. Mediation: a. An application for mediation shall be based on the claim that either the landlord or tenant have failed to fulfill their duties as required by the lease between the parties, the Iowa Code, or the city code. b. The City will work directly with magistrates within the Iowa District Court in and for Dubuque County to best serve the needs of the involved parties and encourage building positive landlord tenant relationships for the betterment of the community during an eviction proceeding. c. The board will hear all issues related to the requested mediation, ask questions necessary to develop a full understanding of the issues, guide participants to develop mutually agreeable solutions, and assist in recording binding written agreements between the parties. Failure to resolve issues in mediation will result in a referral to the appropriate jurisdictional authority (court) along with a copy of the mediation record and any exhibits or evidence provided by parties of the mediation. 4. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in this Code. N. Application For Appeal: 1. Any person affected by a nuisance abatement order or repair timeline decision of the code official shall have the right to appeal to the housing appeals and mediation board, provided a written application for appeal is filed within twenty (20) days after the day the decision, notice, or order was served and prior to the deadline on the notice. 2. An application for appeal shall dispute the timeline necessary to complete repair or the designation of a condition as a nuisance. O. Disqualification Of Member: A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional, or financial interest. P. Postponed Hearing: Either the City, the party appealing, or a mediation participant may request a postponement of a proceeding subject to the approval of the Code official. In no event may a postponement exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the appeal. (Ord. 30-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016; amd. Ord. 34-17, 7-5-2017; Ord. 50-20, 12-7-2020) Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicplus.com Thursday, December 21, 2023 11:51 AM Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Alexis Steger; Michael Belmont Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Caution! This message was sent from outside your organization. Never give your login information and password over email! 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: Please enter the best way to pronounce your name below: 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 Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Mary Gotz Gotts Other: Dubuque Area Landlord Association Woman Block sender If trans or transgender Field not completed. please specify: If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 1844 Bennett St 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: (563) 599-9390 Email Address(es): mlgotz@hotmail.com Place of Employment: property owner Business Phone Number: (563) 599-9390 Job Title/ Duties: Manager Please list your experience, I have over 40 yrs experience with rental properties. I have skills and or education that worked closely with the housing department in a personal way have prepared you for with my business as well as through the Dubuque Area service on this Landlord Association and our regular meetings with city staff. I board/commission: understand the construction of buildings, what is involved in maintaining a property and how the city expects us to conduct our business in regard to ordinances and inspections and fairness in our choice of residents. What contributions can you I have had several years on this board and it has given me a make or state reason for chance to understand the full process of appeals from the city's applying? view as well as those that come before our board as property owners. Sometimes understanding the full application of an ordinance and seeking the lawful application of such is an interesting part of serving on this board. I enjoy volunteering and find it not only interesting and fulfilling, as well as, useful to the community. Describe your experience I have been a part of the Inclusive Dubuque program in the working in diverse past and at present am interested in the Fountain of Youth environments: program and what it will offer for the advancement of yet another group of people seeking housing. Our landlord association has been invited to their weekly meetings and I will be attending my first, hopefully next week. Describe your experience As a board member of the Dubuque Area Landlord engaging other community Association, we have striven to engage a wide variety of members to gather their speakers at our meetings to further the opportunities to help input and opinions: further the goal of the city with housing needs. We have invited city housing staff many times over the years, and recently, Caprice Jones to explain the Fountain of Youth program. I have also attended group sessions to discuss current problems with finding and maintaining housing concerning various ethnic groups and their need to be defended when problems arise and what they voice concerning discrimination. List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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:? Jerry Maro 563 543-8613 Gina Guerrero 563 220-2392 No Field not completed. Yes Housing appeals and mediation No Field not completed. 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 i1 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 Mary Gotz here as electronic verfication): Date: 12/21 /2023 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Trish Gleason From: Sent: To: Subject: noreply@civicpIus.com Friday, December 8, 2023 4:42 AM Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Alexis Steger; Michael Belmont 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, Housing Appeals and Mediation Board Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Luke Hoffmann Please enter the best way Field not completed. to pronounce your name below: How did you hear about Other: City of Dubuque Boards and Commission? If other, please specify: on board previously 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: Block sender 1 If another identity please Field not completed. specify: Street Address: PLEASE 991 June drive 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: 52003 Preferred Phone Number: 5635433121 Email Address(es): luke@rentcube.com Place of Employment: self employed Business Phone Number: 5632770042 Job Title/ Duties: owner Please list your experience, I own multiple rental properties in Dubuque and outside skills and or education that Dubuque. I am familiar with working with City staff and have have prepared you for encountered similar issues to what is brought to the board from service on this others board/commission: What contributions can you I can give my experience as a landlord and investor to assist in make or state reason for reviewing items brought to the board. applying? Describe your experience I own 5 companies and work in a variety of industries including working in diverse real estate, construction, online commerce, capital raising, and environments: eduction of youth. Describe your experience I started an online community of real estate investors in engaging other community Dubuque about 6 years ago and we have grown the network to members to gather their over 700 people. We collaborate and help each other solve day input and opinions: to day issues. List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Loren Hirschy-563-599-4479 Derek Olberding-563-582-3498 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? 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 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 Housing appeals and mediation Yes Housing appeals and mediation No Field not completed. 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 Luke hoffmann here as electronic verfication): Date: 12/8/23 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. THE CITY OF Dubuque "-" DJ E " Masterpiece on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA z z 2017*17*201919 BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 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 i, -. � � C� / � Z� o-3 NAME: � I t\ V\ Si.1, l +e> Vl r Please enter the best way to pronounce your name below: PRONUNCIATION: "*Example Name: Petrona Dominguez "`Pronunciation: [Peh-Tro-Nuh Dough-Mean-Gezz] BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: i / oa S i rt /y ®P eR f C;(A ✓�%edi v14-f ° ! A- 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: r-e - @. nl %\ e;, r -� GENDER (choose all that apply): ❑ Man,. 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 board or commission) STREET ADDRESS: L./ 4,S JU-ecrar.-4 cc CITY, STATE and ZIP: 10a 7,/tg yC • ( /?- �� �� PREFERRED PHONE NUMBER:( - r�Q lP J E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): &>ep of ,22 (,j J-1,90 le-'r a ©,nit JOB TITLE: / 1 S-e-av4 b l e-r- p PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: e Lol e rs o ,ti �.L%,` n �c� c ✓ You may attach additional pages if necessary. PLEASE LIST YOUR EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, AND/OR EDUCATION THAT HAVE PREPARED YOU WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN MAKE OR STATE a FOR APPLYING: DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS: J-P��n.P � ,5 110 e fQ o m�7_ is L_<x,3 d( Ucs `e e 0✓ C V Y✓L f lit i ✓l t DESCRIBE YOUR/ EXPERIENCE INPUT AND OPINIONS: , e r 11 ._ ENGAGING OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GATHER THEIR k 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 P NO If yes, which? Have you participated in the City of Dubuque City Life Program: YES NO If so, when? Have you participated in an intercultural competency program offered through the City of Dubuque or other organizations: YES — NO If yes to the above question, please list the organization that offered the program and date of completion: LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: % n,q Le � c r/i P (r PHONE NUMBER: �008 NAME: Al et,'kt 7lo PHONE NUMBER: & 3 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. 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