Boards and Commissions Applicant Review Copyrighted
July 17, 2017
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commissions 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.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant term
of Blok)
Applicant:
Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. (Qualifies as Low-to
Moderate-Income Representative)
Housing Commission
One, 3-year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of
Kedley)
Applicant:
Shane Hoeper, 252 N. Grandview Ave.
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Library Board of Trustees
One, 4-year term through July 1, 2021 (Expiring term of
Willis)
Applicants:
Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St.
Rosemary Kramer, 2554 Rosewood Dr.
Pam Mullin, 2050 Mullen Rd.
Ann Pelelo, 2125 Simpson St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total;currently 3 males/3 females
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
7-17-17 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
7-17-17 Latest Listings Supporting Documentation
7-17-17 Vacancies Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Applicant
Housing Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees 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, July 17, 2017
6:00 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 360 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant term of Blok)
Applicant:
Nicole Borovic, 3163 Hillcrest Rd. (Qualifies as Low to Moderate Income
Representative)
Housing Commission
One, 3-year term through August 17, 2018 (Vacant term of Kedley)
Applicant:
Shane Hoeper, 252 N Grandview Ave
MAYOR APPOINTMENT
Library Board of Trustees
One, 4-year term through July 1 , 2021 (Expiring term of Willis)
Applicants:
Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St.
Rosemary Kramer, 2554 Rosewood Dr.
Pam Mullin, 2050 Mullen Rd.
Ann Pelelo, 2125 Simpson St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
7 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Housing Commission
One, 3-year term through August 17, 2020 (Expiring terms of Baumhover)
Applicant:
Richard Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.
Resilient Community Advisory Commission
One, 3-year term through June 30, 2020 (Expiring term of Kennicker)
Applicant:
Robin Kennicker, 2929 Elm St. (Qualifies as Commission Representative)
Transit Advisory Board
Two, 3-year terms through July 30, 2020 (Expiring terms of Enderson and Serna)
Applicants:
George Enderson Jr., 511 St. George St. (Additional Application)
Dora Serna, 2160 Marion St.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
OIndicates State-mandated boardlcommission As prepared for the Council Meeting 7-17-17
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
AIRPORT COMMISSION -4 Yr.Term CIVIL SERVICE CCIVIMISSION
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 Christings Stillings 04/06/20
Steven Accinelli 09/14/18 Daniel White 04/06/21
Robert Blocker 09/14/18
Sue Clemenson 09/14/20 CIVIC 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 02/15/21 Nicholas Huff 06/29/19
Jeff Cremer CityZBA Rep. 02/15/18 Bryce Parks 06/29/18
Ron Koppes(At Will) County Representative 02/15/21 Rod Bakke 06/29/19
Joyce Pope CityZBA Rep. 03/25/19
Vacant Vacant Appointed by4memb.(chair) unknown COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m.at Federal Bldg./Housing
AIRPORTZONING COMMISSION Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17
6 Yr.Term-Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call Sara Burley LowNod Income Area 02/15/20
Vacant Vacant Appointed toys members(chair) 12/31/20 Rev. Lindsay James LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/20
Linda Lucy(At Will) County Representative 12/31/20 Vacant Vacant At-Large 02/15/20
Marianne Krause(At Will 2011) County Representative 12/31/20 Julie Woodyard LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/18
Michael Belmont City ZAC Representative 12/31/22 Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18
Thomas Henschel City ZAC Representative 12/31/22 Theresa Caldwell LOwNodIncome 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 Professional-In 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 Serna Dora Alternate 10/31/18
Nicholas Bratcher Arts Rep 06/30/19 Hinke Michelle Alternate 07/30/17
David Schmitz Arts Rep 06/30/19 Kundert Robert Alternate 05/31/18
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/19 Vacant Vacant Primary 05/31/18
Mary Armstrong Arts Rep 06/30/19 Giunta JoAnn Primary 05/31/18
Vacant Vacant Primary 10/31/18
BOARD OF REVIEW(City and County)
6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD
Laure Lewis 01/01/19 3 Yr. Term, Meets Bi-Monthly
Jean Hoeger 01/01/19 James Dixon Electrical Background 05/21/20
Angie Mozena 01/01/22 Vacant Vacant Electrical Background 05/21/17
Greg Hutchinson 01/01/23 Andy Palmer Electrical Background 05/21/20
Robert Schaub 01/01/23 Vacant Vacant Electrical Background 05/21/17
David Wilson At-Large 05/21/20
BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD Dave Nebel Jr. Electrical Background 05/21/18
3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Paul Uhlrich Electrical Background 05/21/18
Mark Gudenkauf Residential Contractor 08/01/18
Benjamin Harper Beard ArchitectiEngineer 08/01/19 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Vacant Vacant Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/19 3 Yr.Term,Meets 3rd Thur.,5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Vacant Vacant ADA Representative 08/01/17 Juan Nieto Wllth District 07/01/19
Thomas Swift Commercial Contactor 08/01/17 David Klavltter Langworthy District 07/01/17
Katrina Wllberding ADA Representative 08/01/18 Christina Monk Architect At-Large 07/01/20
Richard LUchsinger At-Large 08/01/18 Joseph Rapp OldMainDistrict-Interim 07/01/18
Emily Hilgendorf At-Large 07/01/18
CABLE TV COMMISSION John Mc Andrews Cathedral District 07/01/17
3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Robert Mc Donell At-Large 07/01/18
Pauline Maloney 07/01/20 Leslie Terry At-Large 07/01/18
Sr. Carol Hoverman 07/01/20 Alfred Kopczyk Jackson Park District 07/01/19
Ronald Tigges 07/01/20
Mark Colson 07/01/18 HOUSING BOARD OD APPEALS
Kathleen Mc Mullen 07/01/18 3 Yr.Term,3rd Tues.4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg.
Jennifer Tigges 07/01/18 Ronald White Tenant/Lantllortllssues 01/11/19
Alan Vincent 07/01/18 David Young Tenant/Lantllortllssues 01/11/20
Mary Gotz Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/18
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEM ENT AUTHORITY Gil Spence Tenant/Lantllortllssues 01/11/19
2 Yr.term,Meets Quarterly Vacant Vacant Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/18
Steven Drahozal 07/16/20
Neal Patten 07/16/20
HOUSING COMMISSION MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
3 Yr. Term,4th Tues.4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. 1 1 Yr.Term,On Call,CC Appt'd Reps.
Coralita Schumaker Section 8 Recipient 08/17/18 Gail Chavenelle 12/31/17
David Wall At-Large 08/17/19 Connie Twining 12/31/17
Dorothy Schwendinger Trust Fund Rep 08/17/19
Wesley Heimke AtJarge 08/17/19 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP
Rick Baum hover CDAC Rep 08/17/17 3 Yr.Term, Council Appt'd Rep
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep 08/17/17 Vacant Vacant 12/31/19
Anna Fernandes At-Large 08/17/18
Brett Shaw At-Large 08/17/18 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/17/18 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Robert Mc Donell At-Large 08/17/18 Robin Kennicker 06/30/20
Kenneth Klinge 06/30/20
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE Rebecca Kuhle 06/30/20
3 Yr.Term,Meets 6 times per Year Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18
Dorothy Schwendinger Housing Commission Rep 08/17/19 Katherine Larson 06/30/19
John Walsh At-Large 08/17/19 Karen Lyness 06/30/19
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17 Richard Kirkendall 06/30/19
Jim Holz At-Large 08/17/18
Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/18 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term, Meets 1st Thur.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Steven Drahozal Commission Rep. 07/16/20
3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon.City Hall Annex Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 06/30/17
Adrienne Scott 01/01/19 Laura Roussell Commission Rep. 07/01/18
Jay Schiesl 01/01/20 Sara Booth 07/01/18
Jessica Perry 01/01/20 Benjamin Darr 07/01/18
Miquel Jackson 01/01/20 Carrie Lohrmann 07/01/19
Anthony Allen 01/01/18 Leah Specht 07/01/19
Frederick Davis Jr. 01/01/18 Dean Boles 07/01/20
Sarah Fisher 01/01/19 Stephanie Grutz 07/01/20
Shirley Templeton Vaughn 01/01/18
Kate Parks 01/01/19 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term, Meets Quarterly
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION Sheila Castaneda 02/01/20
3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly;4th Wed. 3 p.m.City Hall "A" Robert Felderman 02/01/20
Paul Lassance 07/01/20 Vacant Vacant 02/01/17
Franz Becker 07/01/18 Dick Landis 02/01/20
Rachael Ferraro 07/01/18 Annalee Ward 02/01/20
Stephen Reisdorf 07/01/19 Jeffrey Jochum 02/01/18
Gary Ruden 07/01/19 Phyllis Lee 02/01/18
Patrick Mc Namara 02/01/18
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thomas Major 02/01/19
4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Library Rachel Mc Dermott 02/01/19
Patricia Poggemiller 07/01/18 Louise Thurn 02/01/19
Jon D. Trotter 07/01/18
Pat Maddux 07/01/19 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Jenny Weiss 07/01/19 3 Yr.Term,Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station
Robert Armstrong 07/01/20 Carrie Lohrmann 07/30/19
Christina Monk 07/01/20 George Enderson 07/30/17
Vacant Vacant 07/01/17 Dora Serna 07/30/17
Vacant Vacant 07/30/17
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. Mathew Esser 07/30/18
3 Yr.Term,Meets upon request, City Hall
Mark D0lson 07/01/20 Iff ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ronald Collins 07/01/20 3 Yr.Term, Meets upon request, 6:30 Fed. Bldg..
Alan Vincent 07/01/20 Michael Belmont 07/01/19
Chad Darter 07/01/18 Martha Christ 07/01/20
John Pregler 07/01/18 Thomas Henschel 07/01/17
Michael Wright 07/01/19 Steve Baumhover Airport ZAC Rep. 07/01/17
Dr. Charles Winterwood 07/01/19 Richard Russell 07/01/18
Laura Roussell Airport ZAC Rep. 07/01/18
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD Patrick Norton 07/01/19
3 Yr. Term, Upon request,City Hall
Dan Hillary 03/16/19 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Tom Giese 03/16/20 5 Yr. Term, upon request,4 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Dieter Muhlack 03/16/20 Joyce Pope Airport ZBA Rep. 03/25/19
David Grothe 03/16/18 Keith Ahlvin 03/25/20
Corey Valaskey 03/16/18 Jonathan Mc Coy 03/25/21
Ronald Billmeyer 03/16/19 Bethany Golombeski 03/25/22
Paul Papin 03/16/19 Jeff Cremer Airport ZBA Rep. 03/25/18
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through July 2017
Updated July 13, 2017
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Airport Zoning Commission "'
Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board
• ADA Representative
• Journeyman Carpenter
Community Development Advisory Commission
• Low to Moderate Income Area
Dubuque Community and Police Relations Committee
Electrical Code Board
Library Board of Trustees"'
Housing Board of Appeals
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees"'
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Transit Advisory Board
Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wwvv.citvofdubugue.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.
Citv Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
2-5C-1: COMMISSION CREATED; COMPOSITION:
A. Creation: There is hereby created a community development advisory commission
whose primary purpose shall be to provide for citizen participation in the
development and evaluation of the city of Dubuque's community development block
grant (CDBG) program.
B. Membership: The commission shall comprise nine (9) members; four (4) members
shall be residents of census tracts and block groups where at least fifty one percent
(51%) of the residents are low/moderate income persons as determined by the
United States department of commerce, bureau of the census; four (4) members
shall be residents of the community at large; and one member shall be that member
of the housing commission designated by the housing commission. (2007 Code
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2-5C-2: TERM; FILLING OF VACANCIES; COMPENSATION:
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A. Term:The term of office for a commission member shall be three (3) years.
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B. Removal Of Member: A commission member may be removed at any time with or
without cause by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the city council.
.C. Filling Vacancies: A vacancy occurring on the commission caused by resignation or
otherwise shall be filled by appointment of the city council for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
D. Compensation: Members of the commission shall serve without compensation
except for actual expenses, which shall be subject to approval by the city council.
(2007 Code § 15-48)
2-5C-3: ORGANIZATION:
The commission shall choose annually, at its first regular meeting of the fiscal year, one
of its members to act as chairperson, and another of its,members to act as vice
chairperson, to perform all of the duties of the chairperson during the chairperson's
absence or disability. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations governing
its organization and procedures as it may be deemed necessary, consistent with the
following:
A. Meetings: The commission shall meet as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which
the commission was created.
B. Attendance Of Members: Members of the commission shall attend at least two-thirds d
(2/3) of all regularly scheduled meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month
period. If any member fails to attend such prescribed number of meetings, such
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failure shall constitute grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council
that said member be replaced. Attendance of all members shall be entered in the
minutes.
C. Minutes Filed With Clerk: The commission shall file with the city clerk a copy of the
minutes of each regular and special meeting of the commission within ten (10)
working days after such meeting. (2007 Code § 15-51)
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2-5C-4: GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. To conduct public hearings in accordance with the minimum standards established in
the CDBG program's citizen participation plan to ensure meaningful citizen input in
the planning, implementation and assessment of the city's CDBG program; I�
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B. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income persons
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who reside in designated areas of slum and blight and residents of low and
moderate income neighborhoods, as defined by the city council, in the planning,
implementation and assessment of the CDBG program;
C. To identify community development needs, particularly the needs of persons of low
and moderate income; la
D. To serve in an advisory role upon the request of the city council in policy decisions
regarding funding priorities and program development and implementation;
E. To monitor and evaluate program activities to advise whether identified community I
development objectives have been met;
F. To undertake public information efforts to educate the citizenry of the availability of
CDBG funded programs and to provide for a greater understanding of the city's
community development efforts;
G. To assist in the preparation of the statement of community development objectives
and projected use of funds, amendments thereto and required reports including, but
not limited to, the annual grantee performance report (GPR) and the annual
comprehensive housing assistance strategy (CHAS);
H. To serve in an advisory role to the city manager in the review of complaints and
grievances received in accordance with the procedures established in section 2-5C-
5 of this article; and
I. To support, upon request, the efforts of the city council and other city
commissions in the assessment of the general development needs of the
community. (2007 Code § 15-49)
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2-5C-5: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; REVIEW STANDARDS, APPEAL PROCESS:
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The grievance procedure for the community development block grant program shall be
as follows:
A. Right To File: Any aggrieved person may file a grievance with the city manager.
B. Contents: Grievances shall contain a concise statement of the grievance and an
explanation of the action desired.
C. Forwarding To Commission: The city manager shall forward the grievance to the y
commission within seven (7) working days of its receipt.
D. Setting Date For Hearing; Notice To Complainant: The commission shall, within
fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the grievance, set a time for a hearing. The
complainant shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the hearing. If a
grievance is resolved prior to the date of the hearing, the aggrieved party shall
request in writing that the grievance be withdrawn. �l
E. Hearing Procedure: The commission shall conduct a hearing to review the grievance.
The grievant may appear in person, by agent, or by attorney. All persons wishing to p
appear before the commission shall have an opportunity to be heard regarding the
grievance. Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of the hearing.
F. Recommendations Of Commission: The commission shall forward its
recommendation, in writing, to the city manager within ten (10) working days
following the hearing.
G. Action By City Manager: The city manager shall receive and review the k
recommendation of the commission and shall respond to the grievant within ten (10) 1
working days of the receipt of the recommendation. The commission shall be
advised of the action of the city manager.
H. Compliance With Federal Regulations: The recommendations of the commission
shall comply with the regulations established by the U.S. department of housing and
urban development for the community development block grant program under title I
of the housing and community development act of 1974, as amended, and this code.
I. Appeal To Council By Grievant: If the grievant is unsatisfied with the response of the
city manager, an appeal may be made filed with the city clerk. The appeal shall be
forwarded by the city clerk to the city council. The city council may, at its discretion,
hold a hearing to consider the concerns of the grievant.
J. Council Action; Appeal To HUD: Upon review of the appeal, the city council shall: 1)
accept the response of the city manager; 2) modify the response of the city
manager; or 3) return the grievance to the city manager for further review. If the
outcome of such appeal is unsatisfactory, the complainant may file a written appeal
with the U.S. department of housing and urban development (HUD). (2007 Code
§ 15-50)
2-SC-6: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS:
The commission shall operate in accordance with the standards and procedures set
forth in the city's community development block grant (CDBG) program's citizen
participation plan. All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement
policies of the city shall govern the commission in all its operations. (2007 Code § 15-
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From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: June 27, 2017 10:42 AM
To: Kevin Firnstahl;Trish Gleason; Kevin Firnstahl; Erica Haugen;Alvin Nash
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
Dubuque city limits)
Personal Information
Select the Board, Community Development Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying for: --- -- - ',
Please select which At-Large
vacancy you are applying w
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Development Advisory L)V& i1
Commission.
Gender(Some City female_... �.
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
Iowa Code Section
69.16A)
Name: Nicole Borovic
Home Address (include 3163 Hillcrest Rd Dubuque IA, 52001
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 563-581-2121
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Address:
Business Phone Number: 563-552-4203
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Email Address: nicoleborovic@dbgschools.org
Experience or education As a member of the community, I have an active interest in the I
which qualifies you for city in which my children are raised. I am also a Secretary at
this board or commission: Prescott Elementary School which has allowed me to build
relationships with many of the families that I serve. Community
Development directly affects many of my families as well as my
own family. I think that I would be a strong voice and could help
to contribute to the CDBG program in Dubuque. Creating
affordable housing to the community as well as sustaining and
creating jobs is important to me as well as the success of the
community in which we live. I am currently attending Clarke
University for my Bachelor's in Business Administration with 19
credits remaining until completion of my degree.
What contributions can I am applying because I feel that I can offer insight and I
you make or state reason feedback from different perspectives. I grew up in a low income
for applying? home and am currently working to provide for my family to
break out of that cycle. I work full time at Prescott Elementary
as a Secretary/ Business Manager and am a full time college
student enrolled in Clarke University's TimeSaver program.
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that I have met at Prescott I think that I will be able to offer
insightful contributions and meaningful participation.
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names and addresses: Vicki Sullivan June Dr Dubuque IA 52002
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Title 2
Chapter 5
Article B
HOUSING COMMISSION
Amendment Adopted 10-19-15
Amendment Adopted 12-07-15
2-513-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Housing Commission.
2-513-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to undertake and carry out studies and analysis of
housing needs and the meeting of such needs; to recommend proposed projects in the
area of low- and moderate-income housing for the citizens of the city; to monitor the
city's housing programs; and to conduct grievances regarding the Rental Assistance
Program, except in the area of Housing Code enforcement.
2-513-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational
procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of
Ordinances or the Iowa Code.
2-513-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the commission in all its operations. j
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2-513-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises ten (10) residents of the city.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Special Qualifications.
1. At least three (3) members must be selected specifically on the basis of
experience in real estate development, banking, finanreacco��nting, fl lndc
management, or other related areas of expertise.
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2. One (1) member must be a person who is a recipient of tenant based rental
assistance under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 whose
name appears on a lease of Section 8 property. If such member ceases to be a
recipient of rental assistance under Section 8, the term of such member is
deemed terminated and a new member who meets the requirements of this
Subsection must be appointed for the remainder of the term.
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3. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council
approval, to serve on the Community Development Advisory Commission.
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4. Two (2) members must be appointed by the commission, with city council
approval, to serve on the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee.
5. The remaining members are at-large members.
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2-5113-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an
oath of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or
reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the
commission.
2-5113-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's p
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross-representative appointees jl
to the Community Development Advisory Commission and the Housing Trust Fund
Advisory Commission must coincide with their terms on the Housing Commission. I
2-5113-8: VACANCIES:
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Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-5113-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: N
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not
be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its
officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
2-5113-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly. i
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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. Aii 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.
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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 j
is later.
F. Quorum. Six (6) 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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2-5113-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive
reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission
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2-5B-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-5B-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for
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2-5113-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To contribute as appropriate in the planning, coordinating, and review of
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B. To conduct public hearings to ensure meaningful citizen input in the planning,
implementation, and assessment of the city's housing programs;
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C. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income
persons in the planning, implementation, and assessment of housing programs;
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D. To provide input into the community planning process and to assist in
accomplishing a coordinated and consistent housing development program of the
city in accordance with present and future housing needs;
E. To request and review ongoing surveys assessing housing needs and
identifying future community housing needs, particularly the needs of persons of
low and moderate income;
F. To support the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in the
assessment of the general housing needs of the community;
G. To undertake from time to time other specific ongoing housing planning which
may be referred to it by the city council;
H. To research and recommend to the city council policies and programs
facilitating the development of affordable housing;
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I. To undertake public information efforts to educate citizens of the availability of
federal, state, and locally funded housing assistance programs;
J. To assist in the preparation of the housing element of the city comprehensive
plan and the annual consolidated plan;
K. To offer comment, as appropriate, on the consistency of proposed housing
development with the comprehensive plan, consolidated plan, and existing city
housing strategies; and
L. Undertake such additional duties, with regard to the Housing Trust Fund, as
are specified in this Code.
2-5B-14: PROJECT APPROVAL:
Any proposed low rent housing project is subject to the approval of the city council and
any project requiring a referendum as provided in the Iowa Code must be submitted to
the voters of the city in accordance with the Iowa Code.
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2-513-15: MONITOR HOUSING PROGRAM; CONDUCT HEARINGS ON
GRIEVANCES:
The commission monitors the city's housing program and conducts hearings on
grievances arising out of the operation of such program with the exception of Housing
Code enforcement which is handled by the Housing Code Appeals Board.
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Commission, or
Committee applying for:
Please select which At-Large
vacancy you are applying
for on the Housing
Commission.
Gender (Some City Male
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
Iowa Code Section
69.16A)
Name: Shane Hoeper
Home Address (include 252p N Grandview Ave Dubuque IA 52001
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 6087326712
Business Name and Hoeper Green Power 2520 N Grandview Ave
Address:
Business Phone Number: 6087326712
Occupation: Builder/consultant
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Email Address: Shane@hoepergreenpower.com
Experience or education I have over 20 years of construction experience. Currently, my
which qualifies you for emphasis is on renewable energy and extremely energy
this board or commission: efficient homes.
What contributions can I believe my extensive building and energy efficiency
you make or state reason knowledge will help ensure safe, affordable housing for all of
for applying? Dubuque'so residents.
List two reference with Kevin Schmitt 11530 Rupp Hollow Rd Dubuque, IA 52001
names and addresses: Frank Salwolke 19847 Durango Rd Sherrill, IA 52073
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2-7-1 : COMPOSITION:
The Carnegie-Stout free public library of the city shall be under the control and direction of the
board of library trustees. Such board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be 1
appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. (2007 Code § 30-1)
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2-7-2: ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP:
Citizens and residents of the city, male or female, over the age of eighteen (18) years, are f
alone eligible for membership on the board mentioned in section 2-7-1 of this chapter. (2007 1
Code § 30-2)
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Members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services. (2007 Code § 30-3)
2-7-4: TERMS OF MEMBERS; FILLING OF VACANCIES:
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For the three (3) vacancies that occur on July 1, 2009, the appointments to fill two (2) of the
vacancies shall be for terms ending July 1, 2010, and the appointment to fill the other vacancy
shall be for a term ending July 1, 2013. For the four (4) vacancies that occur on July 1, 2011,
the appointments to fill two (2) of the vacancies shall be for terms ending July 1, 2012, and the
appointments to fill the two (2) other vacancies shall be for terms ending July 1, 2015. y
Thereafter, each member of the board shall hold office for four (4) years and until such
member's successor is appointed and qualified. The term of office of each member shall
commence July 1 in the year in which the member is appointed. Vacancies occurring on the
board through death, resignation or permanent removal from the city shall be filled by the 9
mayor with the approval of the city council, but such appointments shall be made to fill out the
unexpired term for which the appointment is made. (Ord. 34-09, 7-6-2009)
2-7-5: POWERS AND DIRTIES GENERALLY:
A. Powers: The board of library trustees shall have and exercise the following powers:
1. To meet and organize by the election of one of their number as president of the board, and r
by the election of a secretary and such other officers as the board may deem necessary;
2. To have charge, control and supervision of the public library, its appurtenances and fixtures,
and rooms containing the same, directing and controlling all the affairs of such library;
3. To employ a librarian, such assistants and employees as may be necessary for the proper
management of said library, and fix their compensation; but, prior to such employment, the
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compensation of such librarian, assistants and employees shall be fixed for the term of
employment by a majority of the members of said board voting in favor thereof;
4. To remove such librarian, assistants or employees by a vote of two-thirds (Z/3) of such board
for good cause;
5. To select and make purchases of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals, papers, maps,
journals, furniture, fixtures, stationery anc supplies for such library;
6. To authorize the use of such libraryb nonresidents of the cet .:;and to fix charges therefor;
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7. To make and adopt, amend, modify or repeal bylaws, rules and regulations, not inconsistent �I
with law, for the care, use, government and management of such library and the business of
said board, fixing and enforcing penalties for the violation thereof;
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8. To have exclusive control of the expenditures of all taxes levied for library purposes as
provided by law, and of the expenditure of all monies available by gift or otherwise, for the a
erection of library buildings and of all other monies belonging to the library fund;
9. To contract with the trustees of the township or the board of supervisors of the county or of
adjacent townships or counties, or with the trustees or governing bodies of neighboring towns
or cities not having library facilities for the public, to loan the books of said library, either singly
or in groups, upon such terms as may be agreed upon in such contract.
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B. Record Of Proceedings: The board shall keep a record of its proceedings. (2007 Code § 30-
5)
2-7-6: CHARGE OF BUILDING, DONATIONS:
The board shall have charge and control of the Carnegie-Stout free public library building and
all gifts and donations to the city for library purposes,�and see that the same are properly
preserved for public use. (2007 Code § 30-6)
2-7-7: ANNUAL REPORTS:
The board shall each year make a report to the city council for the year ending December 31,
giving a statement of the condition of the library, the number of books added thereto, the
number circulated, the number not returned or lost, the amount of fines collected, and the
amount of money expended in the maintenance thereof during such year, together with such
other information as may be deemed important. (2007 Code § 30-7)
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
Dubuque city limits)
Personal Information
Select the Board, Library Board of Trustees
Commission, or
Committee applying for:
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Name: Greg Gorton �I
Home Address (include 1295 Prairie St. Dubuque, IA 52001
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
on
Home Phone Number: 563-581-8001
Business Name and First Community Trust, N.A.
Address:
Business Phone Number: 563-557-5044
Occupation: Financial Services
Position with Company Senior VP of Strategic Planning and Business Development
Email Address: ggorton@fctrust.com
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Experience or education I am an Entrepreneur who has been in sales all my life. I
which qualifies you for started a software company in Minneapolis, grew it to 50
this board or commission: employees and sold it in 2003. It was named the second
fastest growing company in the Twin Cities by Twin City
Business Monthly magazine. I then worked in Education at
Loras College for 13 years. From there I took a position at First
Community Trust and have been tasked with helping this great
financial services company grow to reach our Board's stated
goals. I have done other things but I think the totality of my
experience might be helpful to the current board.
What contributions can I love the Library! I believe it is the most important building in
you make or state reason Dubuque. I would love to give all of my effort to help other
for applying? people believe what I believe. Everyone in the area, young or
old, affluent or emerging, can find this place valuable. When
my family first moved to Dubuque in 2003, we were astonished
at what the Carnegie Stout Library is all about. After the
renovations and the latest upgrades, for me to be part of it's
future would be an honor I would take very seriously.
List two reference with Kevin Timmerman - President Steele Capital Management-
names and addresses: 788 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Chip Murray-President
and CEO of First Community Trust- 3385 Hillcrest Road,
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on other Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, which? Carnegie Stout Foundation Board
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Carnegie Stout Foundation Board Committee's at Nativity
Catholic Church
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
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Personal Information
Select the Board, Library Board of Trustees
Commission, or
Committee applying for:
Gender(Some City Female
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in i!
Iowa Code Section
69.16A)
Name: Rosemary R. Kramer
Home Address (include 2554 Rosewood Drive Dubuque, IA 52001
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 563-581-2596
Business Name and Field not completed.
Address:
Business Phone Number: 563-581-2596
Occupation: Retired
Position with Company Field not completed.
Email Address: dbgkramer@mchsi.com
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Experience or education BA Clarke College Elementary School teacher 30 years as
which qualifies you for college textbook proofreader Daughter graduated from Harvard
this board or commission: (we value education!)
What contributions can Recently retired. Want to give back to the community.
you make or state reason
for applying?
List two reference with Mary Jean Uptegraph 2551 Rosewood Drive Dubuque Gina
names and addresses: Kramer 510 West 11th Dubuque
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Commissions, or
Committees? I
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Committee before?
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Board/Commission Application Form
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Personal Information
Select the Board, Library Board of Trustees
Commission, or
Committee applying for: I
Gender (Some City Female
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
Iowa Code Section
69.16A)
Name: Pam Mullin
Home Address (include 2050 Mullin Road
Zip Code) PLEASE
NOTE: you must live
within the Dubuque city
limits to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque board or
commission
Home Phone Number: 5635821767
Business Name and 2050 Mullin Road
Address:
Business Phone Number: NA
Occupation: retired
Position with Company M
Email Address: pammullin@hotmail.com
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Experience or education I have 2 Masters Degrees. A MA in Psychology and an MBA
which qualifies you for
this board or commission:
What contributions can I make extensive use of the library and believe my personal
you make or state reason experience will contribute to continuing the excellence the
for applying? library already has.
List two reference with Pam Strehlow 2050 Mullin RD Dubuque, IA Sue Mueller 2600
names and addresses: Broadway Dubuque, IA 52001
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on other Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
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Have you served on a No
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Field not completed.
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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below (please note, applicants must live within the
Dubuque city limits)
Personal Information
Select the Board, Library Board of Trustees
Commission, or
Committee applying for:
Gender (Some City female
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirment in
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Name: Ann Pelelo
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Horne Address (include 2125 Simpson Street Dubuque, IA 52003
Zip Code) PLEASE
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Home Phone Number: 563.542.3966
Business Name and Clarke University 1550 Clarke Drive Dubuque, IA 52001
Address:
Business Phone Number: 563.588.6434
Occupation: College professor
Position with Company Professor of English
Email Address: ann.pelelo@clarke.edu
Experience or education I was born and raised in Dubuque, and I eagerly practiced
which qualifies you for writing my name before I entered kindergarten so that I could
this board or commission: get a library card at Carnegie Stout. I enthusiastically
participated in the reading programs each summer, and I was a
frequent visitor to the library during the school year as well. As
a result, my own children have followed the same pattern--they
practiced writing their names as young children so that they
could get library cards at Carnegie Stout. They are teenagers
now, but their cards reflect those first fledgling signatures from
many years ago. My experiences at libraries are clearly
connected to the BA, MA and PhD that I earned in English and
Spanish. While earning those degrees, I was again,a frequent
visitor of libraries. And now, as a college professor for more
than 20 years, I still find myself in libraries as I share with
others my passion for reading and research.
What contributions can Libraries have had a great impact on my life, and Carnegie
you make or state reason Stout was first in a long line of libraries to do so. As a result, I'd
for applying? like to give something back for everything libraries have given
to me. Serving on the board of trustees is a way to do so.
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names and addresses: 52001 Dr. Susan Burns Clarke University 1550 Clarke Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001
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Committee before?
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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,
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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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