Boards and Commissions Applicant Review Copyrighted
March 20, 2017
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Applicant Review
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding
their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
Applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-year term through January 1, 2020 (Vacant term of
Lenhart)
Applicants:
Jessica Perry (Indigo Channing), 160 N. Algona St.
Kristen Ricondo, 2769 University Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total;currently 4 males/4 female
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
3-20-17 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
3-20-17 Latest Listings Supporting Documentation
3-20-17 Vacancies Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Applicants Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Law Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, March 20, 2017
6:00 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 360 W. 6 t Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-year term through January 1 , 2020 (Vacant term of Lenhar)
Applicants:
Jessica Perry (Indigo Channing), 160 N. Algona St.
Kristen Ricondo, 2769 University Ave.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Expiring Low to Moderate Income
Representative term of Burley)
Applicant:
Sara Burley, 2622 Broadway (Qualifies as Low to Moderate Income Representative)
Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through January 11 , 2019 (Vacant term of Miller)
Applicant:
Gil Spence, 975 Grove Ter.
Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
One, 3-year term through March 16, 2020 (Expiring Term of Giese)
Applicant:
Tom Giese, 395 Villa St.
Zoning Board of Adjustments
One, 5-year term through March 25, 2022 (Expiring term of Golombeski)
Applicant:
Bethany Golombeski, 65 Cambridge Ct.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/1 female
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 3-20-17
AIRPORT COMMISSION-4 Yr. Term CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m.-Airport 4 Yr.Term Meets on Call
Douglas Brotherton 09/14/17 Mary Lynn Neuhaus 04/06/18
Chris Even 09/14/17 Vacant Vacant 04/06/16
Steven Accinelli 09/14/18 Daniel White 04/06/17
Robert Blocker 09/14/18
Sue Clemenson 09/14/20CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term-Meets 3:30 p.m.Meets bi-Monthly starting Jan.at Five Flags
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Tyler Daugherty 06/29/18
5 Yr.Term,Meets on Call Mc Kenzie Hill 06/29/19
Vacant Vacant County Representative 02/15/16 Nicholas Huff 06/29/19
Jeff Cremer City ZBARep. 02/15/18 Bryce Parks 06/29/18
Ron Koppes(At Will) County Representative 02/15/16 Rod Bakke 06/29/19
Vacant Vacant City ZBARep. 02/15/19
Vacant Vacant Appointed by 4 memb.(chair)U n known COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term,Meets 3rd Tue.,5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg./Housing
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17
6 Yr. Term-Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call M Sara Burley Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/17
Vacant Vacant Appointed by4 members(chair) 12/31/20 Rev. Lindsay James Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/17
Linda Lucy(At Will) County Representative 12/31/20 Robert Blok II At-Large 02/15/20
Marianne Krause(At Will 2011 County Representative 12/31/20 Julie Woodyard Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/18
Michael Belmont City ZAC Rep res entative 12/31/22 Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18
Thomas Henschel City ZAC Rep res entative 12/31/22 Theresa Caldwell Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/19
Michelle Hinke At-Large 02/15/19
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Dean Bolles At-Large 02/15/19
3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room
Matthew Gregory Business ProfessionalJn 06/30/18 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Gina Siegert Business Professional-Out 06/30/18 1 2 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed
Ellen Henkels At-Large 06/30/18 Anthony Allen Primary 05/31/16
Nicholas Bratcher Arts Rep 06/30/19 Graciela Caneiro-Livingstol Primary 10/31/15
David Schmitz Arts Rep 06/30/19 JoAnn Giunta Primary 05/31/16
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/19
Mary Thomas-Armstrong Arts Rep 06/30/19ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD
3 Yr.Term, Meets Bi-Monthly
BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD James Dixon Electrical Background 05/21/17
3 Yr.Term,Meets on Call Kevin Pfohl Electrical Background 05/21/17
Mark Gudenkauf Residential Contractor 08/01/18 Andy Palmer Electrical Background 05/21/17
Benjamin Harper Beard Architect/Engineer 08/01/19 Zach Dowell Electrical Background 05/21/17
Vacant Vacant Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/16 David Wilson At-Large 05/21/17
Vacant Vacant ADA Representative 08/01/17 Dave Nebel Jr. Electrical Background 05/21/18
Thomas Swift Commercial Contractor 08/01/17 Paul Uhlrlch Electrical Background 05/21/18
Katrine Wilberding ADA Representative 08/01/18
Richard LU ChSinger At-Large 08/01/18 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FF 3 Yr.Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
BOARD OF REVIEW(City and County) Juan Nieto W 11th District 07/01/19
6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 David Klavitter Langworthy District 07/01/17
Laure Lewis 01/01/19 Christina Monk ArchitectAt4-arge 07/01/17
Jean Hoeger 01/01/19 Joseph Rapp OldMainDistrict-Interim 07/01/18
Angie Mozena 01/01/22 Emily Hilgendorf At-Large 07/01/18
Greg Hutchinson 01/01/17 John McAndrews Cathedral District 07/01/17
Robert Schaub 01/01/17 Robert Mc Donell At-Large 07/01/18
Leslie Terry At-Large 07/01/18
CABLE TV COMMISSION Alfred Kopczyk Jackson Park District 07/01/19
3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD
Pauline Maloney 07/01/17 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sr. Carol HCverman 07/01/17 3 Yr.Term,Meets 6 times per Year
Ronald Tigges 07/01/17 Dorothy Schwendinger Housing Commission Rep 08/17/19
Mark Colson 07/01/18 John Walsh At-Large 08/17/19
Kathleen McMullen 07/01/18 Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17
Jennifer Tigges 07/01/18 Jim Holz At-Large 08/17/18
Alan Vincent 07/01/18 Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/18
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEM ENT AUTHORITY HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
2 Yr.term, Meets Quarterly 1 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues.4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg.
Steven Drahozal 07/16/20 Ronald White TenantiLandlortllssues 01/11/19
Neal Patten 07/16/20 David Young TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/20
Mary Gotz TenantiLandlortl Issues 01/11/18
Vacant Vacant TenantiLandlortl Issues 01/11/19
Robert Schaub TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/18
HOUSING COMMISSION PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term,4th Tues.4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. 3 Yr.Term,Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Coralita Schumaker Section 8 Recipient 08/17/18 Robin Kennicker 06/30/17
David Wall At-Large 08/17/19 Kenneth Klinge 06/30/17
Dorothy Schwendinger Trust Fund Rep 08/17/19 Paul Hoffmann 06/30/17
Wesley Heimke At-large 08/17/19 Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18
Rick Baumhover CDAC Rep 08/17/17 Katherine Larson 06/30/19
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep 08/17/17 Karen Lyness 06/30/19
Anna Fernandes At-Large 08/17/18 Richard Kirkendall 06/30/19
Brett Shaw At-Large 08/17/18
Jill Kedley At-Large 08/17/18 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
Robert Mc Donell At-Large 08/17/18 3 Yr.Term,Meets 1st Thur.
Steven Drahozal Commission Rep. 07/16/20
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 06/30/17
3 Yr.Term,Meets 2nd Mon. City Hall Annex Laura Roussell Commission Rep. 07/01/18
Adrienne Scott 01/01/19 Sara Booth 07/01/18
Jay Schiesl 01/01/20 Benjamin Darr 07/01/18
Vacant Vacant 01/01/17 Carrie Lohmann 07/01/19
Miquel Jackson 01/01/20 Leah Specht 07/01/19
Anthony Allen 01/01/18 Dean Boles 07/01/20
Frederick Davis Jr. 01/01/18 Stephanie Grutz 07/01/20
Sarah Fisher 01/01/19
Shirley Templeton Vaughn 01/01/18SISTER CIN RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
Kate Parks 01/01/19 3 Yr.Term,Meets Quarterly
Sheila Castaneda 02/01/20
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION Robert Felderman 02/01/20
3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly;4th Wed.3 p.m. City Hall"A" Richard Van Iten 02/01/17
Paul Lassance 07/01/17 Dick Landis 02/01/20
Franz Becker 07/01/18 Annalee Ward 02/01/20
Rachael Ferraro 07/01/18 Jeffrey Jochum 02/01/18
Stephen Reisdorf 07/01/19 Phyllis Lee 02/01/18
Gary Ruden 07/01/19 Patrick Mc Namara 02/01/18
Vacant Vacant 02/01/16
OFLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rachel Mc Dermott 02/01/19
4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Library Louise Thurn 02/01/19
Patricia Poggemiller 07/01/18
Jon D. Trotter 07/01/18 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Pat Maddux 07/01/19 3 Yr. Term, Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Fed. Bldg..
Jenny Weiss 07/01/19 Carrie Lohrmann 07/30/19
Robert Armstrong 07/01/20 George Enderson 07/30/17
Christina Monk 07/01/20 Dora Serna 07/30/17
Mike Willis 07/01/17 R.R.S. Stewart 07/30/17
Mathew Esser 07/30/18
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr.Term,Meets upon request, City Hall ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Mark Dolson 07/01/17 3 Yr. Term, Meets upon request,6:30 Fed. Bldg..
Ronald Collins 07/01/17 Michael Belmont 07/01/19
Alan Vincent 07/01/17 Martha Christ 07/01/17
Chad Darter 07/01/18 Thomas Henschel 07/01/17
John Pregler 07/01/18 Steve Baumhover AimortZACRep. 07/01/17
Michael Wright 07/01/19 Richard Russell 07/01/18
Dr. Charles Winterwood 07/01/19 Laura Roussell AimortZACRep. 07101118
Patrick Norton 07/01/19
MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
1 Yr. Term, On Call, CC Appt'd Reps. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Gail Chavenelle 12/31/17 5 Yr.Term,upon request,4 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Connie Twining 12/31/16 Joyce Pope AimortZBARep. 03/25/19
Keith Ahlvin 03/25/20
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD Jonathan Mc Coy 03/25/21
3 Yr. Term, Upon request,City Hall Bethany Golombeski 03/25/17
Dan Hillary 03/16/19 Jeff Cremer AimortZBARep. 03/25/18
Tom Giese 03/16/17
Vacant Vacant 03/16/17
David Grothe 03/16/18
Corey Valaskey 03/16/18
Ronald Billmeyer 03/16/19
Paul Papin 03/16/19
MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP
3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep
Vacant Vacant 12/31/16 OIndicates State-mandated boardicommission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through April 2017
Updated March 15, 2017
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Airport Zoning Commission "'
Building Board Code of Appeals
• ADA Representative
• Journeyman Carpenter
Civil Service Commission "'
Housing Code of Appeals Board
Human Rights Commission"'
Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wwvv.cityofdubugue.org or through the City Clerk's Office.
Applications can be submitted at any time for all boards and commissions and are activated as positions
become available.
Applications remain on file for one year from the date they are submitted.
Some positions may require specific applicant qualifications or compliance with the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law
For a complete list of boards and commissions, descriptions, terms and meeting information, please visit the
City Clerk's web page at wvvw.cityofdubuque.org.
City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100
Title 8
Chapter 2
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Amended 7-21-15
8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Human Rights Commission.
8-2-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to hold hearings, compel the production of evidence, and
determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices in housing,
employment, education, credit, or places of public accommodation; to investigate and study the l
existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination and to attempt to eliminate
discrimination by educating the public and promoting human rights in the community; and to
take action in the community to promote civil and respectful behavior and to eliminate
discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability,
marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I�
8-2-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as
may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
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8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations.
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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.
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B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §69.16A,
relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that
appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater
than one-half ('/2) of the membership of the commission plus one (1). If the city has made a
good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the commission for a period of
three (3) months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a
fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants.
8-2-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of
office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or at
the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission.
8-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is
appointed and qualified.
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8-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
8-2-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to serve a
term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of
the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of
the officer's unexpired term.
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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.
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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. j
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.
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8-2-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the limits
established in the city administrative policies and budget.
8-2-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public
hearing.
8-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: y
A. To receive, investigate, and finally determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or
discriminatory practices.
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B. To investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of 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 discrimination by education and conciliation.
C. 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. {
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D. To issue such publication and reports of investigations and research as in the
judgment of the commission to promote civil and respectful behavior which tends to j
eliminate discrimination.
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E. 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, investigations, hearings j
conducted, and the outcome thereof, decisions rendered, and the other work performed I
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F. To make recommendations to the city council concerning discrimination.
G. 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 eliminate
discrimination or cultural and intergroup tensions.
H. To adopt, publish, amend, and rescind regulations consistent with and necessary for
the enforcement of this Chapter.
I. To delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to its staff including functions,
duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, determining, certifying,
reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this Title.
J. To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may be
voluntarily contributed to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the
commission for furthering the purposes of this Title. No disbursements will be made of
any restricted funds without authority from the city council.
8-2-14: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS:
All records of the commission are public except charges, complaints, reports of investigations,
statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation of any charges.
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8-2-15: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS:
No member of the commission or its staff will disclose the filing of a charge, the information
gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory or unfair
practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection
with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission has held a public hearing upon a
complaint filed in connection with such charge. This Section does not prevent any complainant,
witness, or other person from publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein
complained of.
8-2-16: SUBPOENAS:
The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations under this
Title. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the
same limitations as would apply for county attorney subpoenas.
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Trish Gleason
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 10:49 AM
To: Kevin Firnstahl; Trish Gleason; Kelly Larson
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
The following form was submitted via your website: Board/Commission Application Form
Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Human Rights Commission
Name:: Kristen Ricondo
Home Address:: 2769 University Ave. Apt.42, Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number:: (630)417-2549
Business Name and Address::
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Business Phone Number:: (630)417-2549
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Occupation:: Graduate student (Loras College, clinical psychology)
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Email Address:: I<risten.ricondo@gmail.com
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Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: -1 am a second year graduate student at
Loras College studying clinical psychology-1 currently volunteer with The Dubuque Circles Initiative-1 have years of
experience assisting with research, as and undergraduate at the University of Vermont and currently at Loras College. I
recently presented research findings at the American Psychological Association's 124th annual convention (Presentation
title: Cross-Cultural Familial Perceptions of Autism and Access to Treatment) -1 was a licensed REALTOR in the state of
Vermont and worked as a buyers agent before applying to graduate school -1 received a bachelor's degree in psychology
(minor in sociology)from the University of Vermont in 2013.
-During my time as an undergraduate I spent 3 years as a research assistant working with families of children with ADHD
and/or an Autism Spectrum Disorder-1 worked as an intern for United Way of Chittenden County compiling and
analyzing data from their"Working Bridges" program
What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: I feel that I have a great deal to offer, particularly when
it comes to research and planning/problem solving. I feel that the same personal qualities that have influenced my
academic and professional interests have also drawn me to the Human Rights Commission. Ultimately, I am interested in
being able to effect change to benefit the community by addressing inequities and promoting social justice.
List two reference with names and addresses:: Steffanie Schilder, PhD
1450 Alta Vista
LC Mail Box: 2
Dubuque, IA 52004-0178
Andrea Helgager
350 West 6th Street
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Suite 312
Dubuque, IA 52001
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: No
If yes,which?:
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?:Yes
If yes,which?: Northwestern Vermont Board of REALTORS° Community Service Committee
Signature:: Kristen Ricondo
Date:: 3/8/2017
Additional Information:
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Trish Gleason
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 10:38 AM
To: Kevin Firnstahl;Trish Gleason; Kelly Larson
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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The following form was submitted via your website: Board/Commission Application Form f
Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Human Rights Commission
Name::Jessica Perry (Indigo Channing)
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Home Address:: 160 N Algona St
Home Phone Number:: 5635429736
Business Name and Address:: Hillcrest Family Services Clinic
220 W 7th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Business Phone Number:: 5635836431
Occupation::Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Lead
Email Address::Jessica.perry@hillcrest-fs.org
Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I am a member of the LGBTQ community and
work with people of various backgrounds. I also have lived experience with mental health and substance abuse issues.
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What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: I have lived in Dubuque since 1992 and have been
serving the community as an advocate since 2008. My vision is that Dubuque becomes a community which truly is
welcoming and affirming for all who come to visit and live here. I have the ability to work with people from many
backgrounds, the ability to learn and grow, and the duty to help to heal this community.
List two reference with names and addresses:: Carolyn Pettit-Lange 549 Almond Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Clare Forstie 2828 Pinard Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: No
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If yes, which?:
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Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?:Yes
If yes,which?: I have been on advisory committees for Mental Health Peer Support Specialist training academies, as well
as the committee which organized the Better Together conference in 2012
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Signature::Jessica Perry
Date:: 3.13.17
Additional Information:
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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
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N,New ' r I r ( 1 f C- I I f I requirements 1
Iowa has required gender •. boards and cornmissions forunder
tovva Code section 69.16A.Last session,the General Assembly passed legislation that applies
this requirement to the localQ&A explainsbackground olegislation,the new
requirements • the legislation • • •
Q:What are the new requirements for gender balance on city Q:Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to
boards and commissions? serve on the board or commission of the needed gender?
A:During the 2009 legislative session,legislation(HF243)was A:Yes.Under the new code section,cities that make a good faith
passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the
ment for all appointive boards,commissions,committees and position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may
councils created by the Iowa code.In other words,bodies cities appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance
are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain requirement.
functions or services,such as the planning and zoning commission,
library boards and the board of adjustment,with appointed(not Q:What constitutes a"good faith effort"?
elected)members,must be gender balanced. A:There is no hard and fast definition,but cities should be able
to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time
Q:What does`gender balanced'mean? period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender,before
A:Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- appointing a member that creates gender imbalance.In addition,
pointees,it must be evenly made up of men and women.For exam- the legislation requires that cities must always"utilize a fair and
ple,three women and three men must serve on a six member board. unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants,"regard-
If the body has an odd number of appointees,it must be"one half less of gender.
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:Is there a reporting requirement?
A:No.The legislation did not include a reporting requirement;
Q:When do the changes go into effect? however,many cities keep information on their boards and
A:Cities must have gender balanced boards,commissions,com- commissions—including current members-posted online,to better
mittees and councils by January 1,2012.This does not prohibit an inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies.
individual whose term expires prior to January 1,2012,from being
reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for
in gender balance;however,cities should start planning upcoming these positions?
appointments now,to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide
Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies,and/ to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com-
or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- missions.This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/
ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking whats_new/index.html.The Commission also prepared a guide
gender balance,and is prepared for the January 1,2012 implementa- called the"Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to
tion date. 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
Celebrating / environmental victory. .
FOX Engineering has received a 2008 Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award in the
Water Quality category. •- • for -city of • Liberty, project inv• •membrane
bioreactor method of treating wastewater and provides a significantly higher effluent water quality
compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes.Used on a limited basis in the U.S.
it is the first of its kind in Iowa.The city has certainly"gone the extra mile"to improve the water
q ality in their receiving stream;they are to be commended for their foresight and respect for
the environment.FOX would also like to T� -
contributions of the city's consulting
engineer,Shive-Hattery Engineering and Architecture.
"Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental
sustainabilityinIowa." Governor
booth, Call us to find out more about this and otherintereging projects at FOX.
Visit our • at fail
LeagueofCities conference
in Davenportl 1601 Golden •' Drive, 13 1 Ames, Iowa 50010,
1111 1 800.433.3469 1 www.foxeng.com
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