Boards and Commission Appointments_Catfish Creek and Equity and Human RightsCopyrighted
November 4, 2024
City of Dubuque BOARDS/COMMISSIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at
this meeting
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
One, 4-Year term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of
McGovern)
Applicant:
William H. Hendricks, 1801 S. Grandview
Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2026 (Vacant term of
Sanchez)
Applicants:
Luselena Bravo, 781 Cottage Place
Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Overview Sheet
2. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Applicant
3. Equity and Human Rights Commission Applicants
4. Details and Openoings
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APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting,
Monday, November 4, 2024
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
One, 4-Year term through July 16, 2028 (Vacant term of McGovern)
Applicant:
• William H. Hendricks, 1801 S. Grandview
Equity and Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2026 (Vacant term of Sanchez)
Applicants
• Luselena Bravo, 781 Cottage Place
• Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave
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BYLAWS GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
PREAMBLE
The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority is a Watershed Management
Authority as defined in Iowa Code chapter 466B. Iowa Code section 466B.22 provides
that two or more political subdivisions (defined as including cities, counties and/or soil
and water conservation districts located within the same United States Geological
Survey Hydrologic Unit Code 10 watershed), may create by chapter 28E agreement
pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 466B, subchapter 11, a Watershed Management
Authority. The purpose of such authorities is to enable cooperation in supporting
watershed planning and improvements for the mutual advantage of the political
subdivisions involved.
These Bylaws are intended to create an organized structure to ensure a system to
manage the activities of the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority and to
serve as a communications link with participating political subdivisions.
ARTICLE I — AUTHORITY
A. The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority is a Watershed
Management Authority pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 466B.
B. The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority is established pursuant to
the intergovernmental cooperation clause as set forth in Chapter 28E of the Iowa
Code.
C. Membership in the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority is limited to
cities, counties, and soil and water conservation districts located within the Iowa
portion of the Catfish Creek Watershed.
D. The Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority shall not make policy that
would require a Member to change policies as set by its governing body or
require a Member to contribute funds without official action of approval by that
Member's governing body.
E. No Member shall be required to contribute funds to the Authority and no action to
contribute funds by a Director appointed by the Member is binding on the
Member without approval by the governing board of that Member.
ARTICLE II — DEFINITIONS
A. BOARD of DIRECTORS Comprised of the authorized representatives of the
participating political subdivisions.
B. MEMBER — A political subdivision participating in the 28E Agreement that forms
the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority.
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C. DIRECTOR —Authorized representative of a participating political subdivision
(Member). Based upon watershed demographics, each political jurisdiction will
D. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT — Legal document (Iowa 28E) signed by
each participating subdivision to form a legal entity.
E. QUORUM -- Unless otherwise stated, a quorum is a simple majority of the Hoard
of Directors.
F. CCWMA -- acronym for the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority
G. CCWMA Administrators — Administration of the Authority will be co -coordinated
by the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District's urban conservationist and
a member of the City of Dubuque's engineering staff as appointed by the City
Manager.
ARTICLE III —NAME AND PURPOSE
A. The name of the organization shall be Catfish Creek Watershed Management
Authority.
B. The purpose of the organization shall be to enable cooperation in supporting
watershed planning and improvements in the Iowa portion of the Catfish Creek
Watershed for the mutual advantage of the Members. As outlined in Iowa Code
Section 4661323, a Watershed Management Authority may perform all of the
following:
1. Assess the flood risks in the watershed.
2. Assess the water quality in the watershed.
3. Assess options for reducing flood risk and improving water quality in the
watershed.
4. Monitor federal flood risk planning and activities.
6. Educate residents of the watershed area regarding water quality and flood
risks.
6. Allocate monies made available to the authority for purposes of water
quality and flood mitigation.
7. Make and enter into contracts and agreements and execute all instruments
necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties of the authority. A
watershed management authority shall not acquire property by eminent domain.
ARTICLE IV -- GOVERNANCE
A. The affairs of the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority shall be
conducted by the Board of Directors. Based upon watershed demographics,
each member shall appoint representative's as follows:
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■ The City of Dubuque = 3 Directors
■ Dubuque County = 2 Directors
■ The City of Asbury = 1 Director
■ The City of Peosta = 1 Director
• The City of Centralia = 1 Director
• The Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District = 1 Director
B. The Directors shall serve staggered terms of four years. The initial Board
shall determine, by lot, the initial terms to be shortened and lengthened, as
necessary, to achieve staggered term
C. If a Director is removed, a successor shall be appointed for the duration of the
unexpired term of the removed Director.
D. Each Director has one vote. A designated proxy may vote in the Director's
absence.
E. A Member may at any time remove a Director appointed by it for
. .misfeasance;,. nonfeasanee,_or. malfeasance_n office. .
ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES
A. The Board shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of the Chair, Vice
Chair/Chair Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary(s). All but the Secretary(s) must
be elected from the Board's Directors. The Secretary(s) may or may not be a
member of the Board.
B. Executive Committee members are elected at the annual meeting in October
pursuant to Article Vill.
C. Other committees may be formed by the Board as necessary. However, the
committee shall be in direct communication with the board or have a board
member sit on the committee.
D. All Members shall be notified of all committee meetings.
ARTICLE VI — OFFICERS
A. Officers
The Chair, Vice Chair/Chair Elect, and Treasurer shall serve on the Board
of Directors.
B. Eligibility for office
1. The Vice Chair/Chair Elect may rotate between a representative from a
county, a representative from a city, and a representative of a soil and
water conservation district. Each year, the Board shall vote to rotate or
keep the elected officers.
2. The Secretary need not be a member of the Board, but may be a member
of the Board.
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C. Terms of office.
1. Officers are elected for two-year terms. They may be reappointed.
D. Duties
1. The Chair is expected to preside at all meetings of the Board and
Executive Committee, and other duties as determined. Unless otherwise
determined, the acting CCWMA administrators shall prepare an agenda in
consultation with others.
2. The Vice ChairlChair Elect is expected to preside at meetings in the
absence of the Chair, assist the Chair in fulfilling his/her duties, and attend
the Board and Executive Committee meetings.
3. The Secretary is expected to keep minutes and send copies of minutes
and is responsible for any other correspondence of the group. The
Secretary is expected to attend all Executive Committee meetings and
Board meetings.
4. The Treasurer is expected to make a report at each Board meeting. The
Treasurer shall assist in preparation of the budget, help develop fund
raising plans, and make financial information available to the members
and the public, and is expected to attend all Executive Committee and
Board of Directors meetings.
5. In the event that both the Chair and Vice Chair are absent, the Treasurer
shall serve as the pro-tem chairperson. The pro-tem chair shall be
authorized to conduct the meeting and to sign any documents requiring
signatures when said documents were the result of any action by the
Board at the particular meeting.
E. Failure to Perform Duties.
1. If an officer is unable or unwilling to perform his or her duties as outlined in
Article V, Section D, the Board will notify the appointing Member of the
need for a new appointee.
ARTICLE Vil -- FINANCE
A. A budget shall be adopted at the annual meeting.
B. The Board may solicit, accept and receive donations, endowments, gifts,
grants, reimbursements and such other funds as are necessary to support
work pursuant to this Agreement.
1. No action to contribute funds by a Director of the Authority is binding on
the Member that he or she represents without official approval by the
governing board of that Member. No Member shall be required to
contribute funds to the Authority, except to fulfill any obligation previously
made by official action by the governing body of the Member.
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2. All funds received for use by the Authority shall be held in a special fund
by the fiscal agent designated by the Board of Directors of the Catfish
Creek Watershed Management Authority. When funds are provided as a
grant or loan directed to a Member of the Authority for a project
administered by that Member, the funds shall be retained and
administered by that Member.
ARTICLE VIII — MEETINGS
A. The Board shall generally meet quarterly at such time and place as may be
designated by the CCWMA administers and the Chair, and said meeting shall
be known as the regular meeting of the Board.
1. Directors and/or their proxies are expected to attend meetings whenever
possible.
2... Absences_ in excess v_fahree_consecutive.,_regularly scheduled, meetings_:
will result in notification to the Member that they may wish to consider a
reappointment.
3. A closed session may be held by affirmative vote of two-thirds of the
members present in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21A.
B. Officers shall be elected at the first organizational meeting. In subsequent
years, the annual meeting and installation of officers will be held in October.
The Chair shall designate the day, time and place of the annual meeting.
C. A special meeting may be called by the Chair, or by petition of five (5) or more
Directors or Members, when necessary for specific purposes requiring Board
action.
D. All meetings shall be in compliance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law (Iowa
Code chapter 21A). All documents will be available to the public and may be
copied at cost, on demand.
ARTICLE IX —VOTING
A. Elections shall be by ballot or in such manner as the Executive Committee
determines.
B. Successful candidates shall be elected by a majority of the membership.
C. A simple majority of those present at a board of directors meeting shall suffice
to pass a measure submitted for vote at a regular meeting.
D. A simple majority of those present at a committee meeting shall suffice to
pass a measure submitted for vote at a committee meeting.
ARTICLE X — CONTRACTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The Board of the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority shall not acquire,
liquidate, dissolve, or sell all or substantially all of its assets; merge; consolidate; or
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enter into external contracts without approval of a two-thirds majority of the
Members.
ARTICLE XI — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
A. Disputes.
1. Any dispute that arises concerning violations of policies and guidelines or
concerning the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement shall be heard
by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XI — WITHDRAWAL FROM MEMBERSHIP
Any Member may withdraw from the Authority by the action of its governing board,
unless the Authority then has unpaid debts or legal obligations, in which case the
consent of the governing boards of the remaining Members to the withdrawal is
required.
A. Obligations upon withdrawal from membership
1. A participating political subdivision terminating its participation in the
Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority shall continue to be fully
obligated for all payments and other duties owed by such subdivision.
2. After terminating its participation, a political subdivision may re -apply to
become an acting member of the CCWMA upon approval of the board by
a majority vote.
B. Rights upon withdrawal membership
1. A participating political subdivision may request a copy of records
pertaining to the participant.
ARTICLE XIII — PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
All meetings of all committees, including the Assembly of the Whole, shall be
conducted according to the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order.
ARTCLE XIV — AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
A. These bylaws can be amended at any regular meeting of the Assembly of the
Whole by a two-thirds vote of the membership, provided that the amendment
has been submitted in writing at the previous regular meeting.
B. Members shall be responsible for informing their governing body, if
necessary, so their governing body may take action when the contract is
renewed.
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Please list your I own 195 acres of land south of Dubuque. This property has been in
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and or education property and flow into Swiss Valley and then into Catfish Creek. I
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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-
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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)
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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 )
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Performs all job functions according to the mission and values of
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Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and
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policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that
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Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a
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Functions in an assistive role under the supervision of the Population
health Manager retaining accountability for one's own actions and
behaviors.
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nutrition/weight reduction consultation.
For patients needing cancer screenings or treatments, help
coordinate specialty provider services that accept patient's insurance
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Ensure patients have access to health education, transportation, and
care coordination.
Embraces change and lifelong learning, taking personal
accountability to seek out experiences that enhance the ability to
maintain skills and competence in clinical practice and role
performance.
Seeks feedback concerning one's own practice.
Attends required training.
Helps improve community resident's ability to effectively
communicate with all health providers (physical health, dental health,
behavioral health) Helps identify and reduce cultural and socio-
economic barriers between clients and providers.
Helps identify and reduce cultural and socio-economic barriers
between clients and providers.
Assists eligible clients to apply for publicly sponsored health care
insurance plans, assisting with necessary follow-up, tracking and
data collection to assure continuous enrollment. Including assisting
in completing applications and registrations.
Assesses basic patient needs and refers patients to community
resources including transportation resources and other community
agencies to meet identified needs.
Advocates for clients' health needs. Acts as a liaison between
communities, individuals, and other service providers by working
cooperatively with personnel assigned to the patient.
Helps clients understand their health conditions; work with the
Community Health Nurse, Care Coordinators, primary care providers
and others to develop strategies to improve the client's health
conditions and provide support.
Follows up with patients via phone calls, home visits and visits to
other settings where patients are located.
Documents activity with client in designated format. May require
knowledge of word processing and other software programs.
Respects the confidentiality of an individual or group, unless
obligated to disclose under proper authorization or legal compulsion.
Work across all departments at Crescent to identify any gaps and
provide continuity of care for improved patient care.
Please list your As a woman of color, I have encountered a range of lived
experience, skills experiences, encompassing both negative and positive aspects. For
and or education more than a decade, I have dedicated my efforts towards serving
that have underserved communities. Currently, I am pursuing my
prepared you for undergraduate degree at Loras, focusing on public health and
service on this complementing it with a minor in Racial Justice.
board/commissio
n:
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What As a woman of color, I can bring valuable insights by sharing my
contributions can personal experiences and actively advocating for the marginalized
you make or communities in Dubuque.
state reason for
applying?
Describe your Working with diverse communities has been a mixed experience for
experience
me. While I appreciate the connection I feel with certain individuals, I
working in
am also acutely aware of the significant gaps in representation and
diverse
the urgent need for policy changes to support and advocate for these
environments:
communities.
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?
I am of the opinion that establishing a secure environment where
individuals can freely express their personal experiences and
concerns can lead to collaborative efforts in bringing about positive
transformations for future generations.
Clara Lopez -Ortiz 563-239-8965
Sarah Millner 563-564-1017
Yes
If yes, which? SheUnites
Iowa Cancer Consortium
League of United Latin American Citizens
Dubuque Unidos
Have you served No
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you Yes
participated in the
City Life
program?
If so, when? 2023
Have you No
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participated in the
Intercultural
Competency
Program offered
through the City
of Dubuque or
other
organizations?
If yes to the Field not completed.
above question,
please list the
orginization that
offered the
program and the
date of
completion:?
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Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency.
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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.
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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, Equity and Human Rights Commission
Commission, or
Committee
applying for:
Name: Traci Phillipson
Please enter the tray -see fill -up -son
best way to
pronounce your
name below:
How did you hear Through a Friend
about City of
Dubuque Boards
and
Commission?
If other, please Field not completed.
specify:
Gender (choose Woman
all that apply)
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender
please specify:
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If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Street Address: 2120 Rhomberg Ave
PLEASE 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 9144507722
Number:
Email traci.phillipson@gmail.com
Address(es):
Place of Loras College
Employment:
Business Phone Field not completed.
Number:
Job Title/ Duties: Assistant Professor
Please list your I have studied and taught on issue of social and political philosophy,
experience, skills including philosophy related to race and gender. I have taken a
and or education professional development course at Loras as part of our DEI initiative
that have
prepared you for
service on this
board/commissio
n:
What I am interested in learning more about the Equity and human rights
contributions can issues in Dubuque and helping to alleviate those issues. I would like
you make or to use my training and knowledge in the philosophical side of these
state reason for issues to make a practical difference in the community
applying?
Describe your I worked in diverse environments and an adjunct and visiting
experience instructor in various colleges in WI and NY before coming to
working in Dubuque. I grew up in a relatively diverse NYC suburb and was able
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diverse to gain experience with a lot of difference cultures in that
environments: environment
Describe your while I have little experience in this area directly, I often ask my
experience students for input in how our class community is run and sometimes
engaging other make changes based upon their feedback
community
members to
gather their input
and opinions:
List two Felicia Carrier 563-212-5885
references: Susan Crook 865-386-4497
(Include their
name and phone
number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you served No
on a Board,
Commission, or
Committee
before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in the
City Life
program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in the
Intercultural
Competency
Program offered
through the City
of Dubuque or
other
organizations?
If yes to the Field not completed.
above question,
please list the
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orginization that
offered the
program and the
date of
completion:?
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 Traci Ann Phillipson
your name here
as electronic
verification):
Date: 07/09/2024
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
X / X / 24 Indicates openings within 2024 Open Indicates Current Opening
** Indicates Public Member representing board or commission and appointed as a representative to a
separate board or commission
AIRPORT COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m., Airport Conf. Room
Public Member 1
Douglas
Brotherton
9/14/25
Public Member 2
Marianne
Kurtz -Weber
9/14/25
Public Member 3
Michael
Phillips
9/14/26
Public Member 4
Robert
Blocker
9/14/26
Public Member 5
Sue
Clemenson
9/14/24
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
County Rep.
Laurie Guy
2/15/26
County Rep.
Mary Goebel
2/15/26
Public Member 1
Open Open
Unknown
ZBA Rep.
Rena Stierman
3/25/27
ZBA Rep.
Jonathan McCoy
3/25/26
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Meets on Call
County Rep.
Open Open
12/31/26
County Rep.
Mary Goebel
12/31/26
Public Member 1
Open Open
12/31/26
ZAC Rep.
Richard Russell
7/1/27
ZAC Rep.
Matthew Mulligan
7/1/25
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.,
MFC or Varied locations
Business Pro 1
Franco
Menchaca
6/30/27
In Cultural & Entertain Dist. 1
Open
Open
6/30/27
Out Cultural & Entertain Dist. 1
Open
Open
6/30/25
Public Member 1
Shirley
Davis-Orwoll
6/30/25
Public Member 2
Doug
Donald
6/30/26
Public Member 3
Susan
Riedel
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Nicholas
Haider
6/30/25
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term -Meets on Call; 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Altn. Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Altn. Electrical Construct Pro 1
Adam
Brown
1/1/27
Altn. HVAC Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Altn. Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Altn. Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Commercial Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Electrical Construct Pro 1
Thomas
Townsend
1/1/27
HVAC Construct Pro 1
Corey
Valaskey
1/1/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Multidisciplinary Rep. 2
Open
Open
1/1/27
Plumbing Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
Residential Construct Pro 1
Open
Open
1/1/27
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library
Public Member 1
Andrew
Bland
7/1/26
Public Member 2
A. Alanda
Gregory
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Victor
Lieberman
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Pam
Mullin
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Diann
Guns
7/1/28
Public Member 6
Christina
Monk
7/1/28
Public Member 7
Greg
Gorton
7/1/25
CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., Varied locations
Public Member 1
Pauline
Maloney
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Georgina
Guerrero
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Ronald
Tigges
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Open
Open
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Jennifer
Tigges
7/1/27
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY
4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly
Public Member 1 ** Open Open 7/16/28
Public Member 2 Open Open 7/16/28
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term
- Meets last Mon. of every third month,
3:30 p.m., Five Flags
Public Member 1
Danielle Jacobs
6/29/27
Public Member 2
Mc Kenzie Blau
6/29/25
Public Member 3
Brenda Christner
6/29/25
Public Member 4
Bryce Parks
6/29/27
Public Member 5
Open Open
6/29/25
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Year Term - Meets 2nd Wed., 4:15 p.m., City Hall
Public Member 1 Scott Crabill 4/6/26
Public Member 2 Carla Heathcote 4/6/28
Public Member 3 Daniel White 4/6/25
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m.,
Federal Bldg./Housing
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Renee
Kehoe
8/17/24
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 1
Open
Open
2/15/26
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 2
Open
Open
2/15/27
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 3
Gabriel
Mozena
2/15/27
Low/Moderate Income Rep. 4
Dominique
Jeter
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Open
Open
2/15/27
Public Member 2 **
Dean
Boles
2/15/25
Public Member 3
Michelle
Hinke
2/15/25
Public Member 4
Julie
Woodyard
2/15/26
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Equity and Human Rights Commission
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tus. 4:30 p.m., MFC Conf. room 2
Public Member 1
Rick
Baumhover
1/1/25
Public Member 2
Open
Open
1/1/26
Public Member 3
Matt
Zanger
1/1/26
Public Member 4
Jake
Kurczek
1/1/26
Public Member 5
Nikkole
Nutter
1/1/27
Public Member 6
Theresa
Sampson
1/1/27
Public Member 7
Maiha
Jolet
1/1/25
Public Member 8
David
Heiar
1/1/27
Public Member 9
Michaela
Freiburger
1/1/25
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30
p.m., Federal Bldg.
Architect At -Large 1
Christina
Monk
7/1/26
Cathedral District 1
Open
Open
7/1/26
Jackson Park District 1
Janice
Esser
7/1/25
Langworthy District 1
Thea
Dement
7/1/26
Old Main District 1
Open
Open
7/1/27
Public Member 1
Heidi
Pettitt
7/1/27
Public Member 2
Bill
Doyle
7/1/27
Public Member 3
Tim
Gau
7/1/27
West 11th District 1
Rick
Stuter
7/1/25
Interim District Rep. 1
Open
Open NOAppo1ntneNNeeaed
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD
3 - Yr. Term - Meets on Call, 4:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Public Member 1
Mary
Gotz
1/1/27
Public Member 2
Luke
Hoffmann
1/1/27
Public Member 3
Open
Open
1/1/27
Public Member 4
Lynn
Sutton
1/1/27
Public Member 5
Jeff
Lenhart
1/1/27
HOUSING COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Tues. (Jan, Aril, July,
Oct), 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Public Member 1 "
Renee
Kehoe
8/17/27
Public Member 2
Ross
Janes
8/17/27
Public Member 3
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 4
Open
Open
8/17/27
Public Member 5
Open
Open
8/17/27
Public Member 6
Cathy
Dickens
8/17/25
Public Member 7
Julietta
Scott
8/17/26
Public Member 8 "
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Public Member 9 **
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/26
Section 8 Rep. 1
Open
Open
8/17/27
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
3 Yr. Term - Meets as needed, 7:30 a.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Rick
Baumhover
8/17/25
Housing Commission Rep. 2
Amy
Eudaley
8/17/26
Public Member 1
Open
Open
8/17/25
Public Member 2
Jim
Holz
8/17/27
Public Member 3
Michelle
Becwar
8/17/27
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 4th
Wed.(Jan., April, July, Oct.) 3 p.m., City Hall
Public Member 1
Daniel
Garza
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Molly
Valaskey
7/1/27
Public Member 3
Open
Open
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Joshua
Merritt
7/1/25
Public Member 5
Gary
Ruden
7/1/25
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Housing Commission Rep. 1
Rick
Merfeld
8/17/25
Public Member 1
Mark
Ward
7/1/26
Public Member 2
Michael
Rabagia
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Aaron
Miller
7/1/27
Public Member 4
Beth
McGrath
7/1/27
Public Member 5
Cliff
Conrad
7/1/25
Public Member 6
Open
Open
7/1/25
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. MFC/Varied locations
Public Member 1 **
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Public Member 2
Ron
Axtell
6/30/26
Public Member 3
Jessica
Ochoa
6/30/26
Public Member 4
Jennifer
Tigges
6/30/27
Public Member 5
Lori
011endick
6/30/25
Public Member 6
Josh
Jorgenson
6/30/25
Public Member 7
Jason
Henkel
6/30/25
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m.
, Jule Op. & Train. Center
Commission Cross Rep. 1
Open
Open
7/16/27
Commission Cross Rep. 2
Robin
Kennicker
6/30/26
Commission Cross Rep. 3
Dean
Boles
2/15/25
Public Member 1
Sandra
Evans
7/1/25
Public Member 2
Nolan
Bielinski
7/1/27
Public Member 3
Open
Open
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Lalith
Jayawickrama
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Rachel
Schmidt
7/1/27
Public Member 6
Jacob
Kohlhaas
7/1/25
TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
3 Yr. Term
- Meets bi-monthly Sept. to May, 2nd Thur.
Intermodal Transit Station
Public Member 1
Open Open
7/30/25
Public Member 2
Open Open
7/30/26
Public Member 3
Greg Orwoll
7/30/26
Public Member 4
Dora Serna
7/30/26
Public Member 5
Open Open
7/30/27
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 '*
Matthew
Mulligan
7/1/25
Public Member 2
Martha
Christ
7/1/26
Public Member 3
Carrie
Lohrmann
7/1/26
Public Member 4
Teri
Zuccaro
7/1/26
Public Member 5
Richard
Russell
7/1/27
Public Member 6
Troy
Froistad
7/1/27
Public Member 7
Pat
Norton
7/1/25
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur., 5:30 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Public Member 1 Gwen
Kosel
3/25/29
Public Member 2 ** Keith
Ahlvin
3/25/25
Public Member 3 Jonathan
McCoy
3/25/26
Public Member 4 Rena
Stierman
3/25/27
Public Member 5 Matthew
Mauss
3/25/28
1 o/28/24
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