Boards and Commission Applicant Review Copyrig hted
March 15, 2021
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Boards and CommissionApplicant Review
SUM MARY: 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.
Cable Television Commission
One, 3-Year term through J uly 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Tigges)
Applicant:
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Housing Commission
One 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant term of Wall)
Applicant:
Jeff Lenhart, 670 Harvard St.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Allen)
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Regan)
Applicants:
Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St.
Taylor Merfeld, 1016 Rhomberg Ave.
Nichole Weber, 535 South GrandviewAve
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/4 females/2 openings
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
3-15-21 Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
3-15-21 Details and Openings Supporting Documentation
Cable Television Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Applicant Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Applicants Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Law Supporting Documentation
Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation
APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting, of
Monday, March 15, 2021
6:30 p.m., Virtual Meeting
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT.
Cable Television Commission
One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2024 (Expiring term of Tigges)
Applicant:
Jennifer Tigges, 4927 Wild Flower Dr.
Housing Commission
One 3-Year term through August 17, 2022 (Vacant term of Wall)
Applicant:
Jeff Lenhart, 670 Harvard St.
Human Rights Commission
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024 (Vacant term of Allen)
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2022 (Vacant term of Regan)
Applicants:
Carla Anderson, 1131 Main St.
Taylor MerFeld, 1016 Rhomberg Ave.
Nichole Weber, 535 South Grandview Ave.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 ma/es/4 females/2 openings
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Expiring term of Woodyard)
Applicant:
Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington Street
Housing Appeals and Mediation Board — Newly Amended Board
One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2024
Applicant:
Luke Hoffmann, 991 June Dr. (Qualifies as a Landlord)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
One, 5-Year term through March 25, 2026 (Expiring term of McCoy)
Applicant:
Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St.
This commission is subject to the State of lowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 2 ma/es/2 females/1 opening
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Indicates State-mandated board/commissi
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
Open Indicates Current Opening
X/X/2021 Indicates openings within 2021
AIRPORT COMMISSION CABLE TV COMMISSION
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m.-Airport 3 Yr.Term- Meets on Call., 4:00 pm
Douglas Brotherton 9/14/21 Pauline Maloney 7/1/23
Marianne Kurtz-Weber 9/14/21 Garrett Heidenreich 7/7/23
Michael Phillips 9/14/22 Ronald Tigges 7/1/23
Robert Blocker 9/14/22 Open Open 7/1/21
Sue Clemenson 9/14/24 Open Open 7/1/21
Jennifer Tigges 7/1/21
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Alan Vincent 7/1/21
5 Yr.Term-Meets on Call
Open Open County Representative 2/15/21 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
Open Open City zBA Rep. 3/25/21 3 Yr.Term-Meets last Monday of each month,3:30 p.m.
Open Open County Representative 2/15/21 Bi-Monthly starting Jan.,Five Flags
Open Open City zBA Rep. 3/25/24 Tyler Daugherty 6/29/21
Open Open Appointed by4 memb. UIII(IIOWII Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/22
Nicholas Huff 6/29/22
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Bryce Parks 6/29/21
6 Yr.Term-Apptd. 1996,Meets on Call Rod Bakke 6/29/22
Open Open Appointed by 4 members 12/31/26
open open CountyRepresentative 12/31/26 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Open Open County Representative 12/31/26 4 Yr.Term-Meets on Call
Michael Belmont CityZACRepresentative 7/1/22 Phil Baskerville 4/6/22
Open Open City ZAC Representative 7/1/22 Carla Heathcote 4/6/24
Daniel White 4/6/21
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr.Term-Meets Monthly.,Library Board Room COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Paula Neuhaus Business Prof.-Living/Working In 6/30/21 3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Tue.,5:30 p.m.,Federal Bldg./Housing
Gina Siegert Business Prof. 6/30/21 H1181)/ Delt011 Housing Commission Liaison 8/17/21
Tyler Daugherty At-Large 6/30/21 Kelly Fox Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23
Ali Levasseur Arts Rep 6/30/22 Hilary Dalton Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23
Ryan Decker Arts Rep 6/30/22 Gerald Hammel,JC. At-Large 2/15/23
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 6/30/22 Julie Woodyard Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/21
Nicholas Halder Arts Rep 6/30/22 Open Open At-Large 2/15/21
Janice Craddieth Low/ModlncomeArea 2/15/22
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD Michelle Hinke At-Large 2/15/z2
3 Yr.Term- Dean Boles At-Large 2/15/22
Open Open Residentiaiconstructionprofessiona� 1/1/24
Open Open AlternateResidentialconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Open Open Commercialconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 2 Yr.Term- Meets 3rd Thursday.5:30 p.m.at MFC
Open Open AlternateCommercialconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 Weston Jason Alternate 4/1/21
Adam Brown AlternateElectricalconstructionprofessional 1/�/24 Schneider Sarah Primary 10/1/22
Thomas Townsend Electricalconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 Meier $t2V211 Alternate 8/30/21
Daniel Mc Namer P�umbingconstructionprofessiona� 1/1/24 Kundert ROb Primary 8/31/21
Open Open AlternatePlumbingconstructionprofessional 1/1/24 Hinke Michelle Alternate 8/31/21
Open Open HVACconshuctionprofessional 1/1/24 Serna Dora Primary 5/20/21
Open Open Alternate HVAC construction professional 1/1/24
C.Blaine Schoenhard III Multidisciplinaryrepresentative 1/1/24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Katrina Wilberding Multidisciplinaryrepresentative 1/1/24 3 Yr.Term-Meets 3rd Thur.,5:30 p.m.,Federal Bldg.
Rick Stuter w��cn o�sc��cc 7/1/22
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY Me�issa cassi�� LangworthyDistrict 7/1/23
4 Yr.term-Meets Quarterly Christina Monk ArchitectAt-Large 7/1/23
Steven Drahozal 7/16/24 Open Open Old Main District-Interim 7/1/21
Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24 William Doyle at-�arge 7/1/21
John Mc Andrews Cathedral District 7/1/23
Open Open at-�arqe 7/1/21
Brandi Clark At-Large 7/1/21
Open Open Jackson Park District-Interim 7�1�22
HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3-Yr Term 3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 3rd Wed.5:30 p.m.,City Hall
Gotz Mary Landlord 1/1/24 Mark Ward 7/1/23
Lenhart Jeff 1/1/24 Open Open 7/1/23
Spence Gil 1/1/24 Alan Vincent 7/1/23
Open Open 1/1/24 Tyler Stoffel 7/1/21
Open Open 1/1/24 John Pregler 7/1/21
John Krayer 7/1/22
HOUSING COMMISSION .lustin Gross 7/1/22
3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 4th Tues.,4:00 p.m.,Fed.Bldg.
Open Open Section8Recipient s/��/2� PARKAND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Open Open At-Large 8/17/22 3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill
Open Open At-Large 8/17/22 Robin Kennicker 6/30/23
Rick Baumhover Trust Fund Rep.Primary Comm. H/'I�/?Z Justin Hochberger 6/30/23
Janice Craddieth At-Large 8/17/23 Jessica Ochoa 6/30/23
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep.Primary Comm. HI'I�I23 Jennifer Tigges 6/30/21
Sam Wooden At-Large 8/17/21 Ray Werner 6/30/22
Gail Weitz At-Large 8/17/21 Robert McCoy 6/30/22
Michelle Becwar CDAC Rep.Primary Comm. HI'I7/Z'I Hobie Wood 6/30/22
Hilary Dalton At-Large 8/17/21
RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr.Term-Meets 1st Thur.5:00 p.m.
3 Yr.Term-Meets at least 2 times per year and as needed Jacob Kohlhaas 7/1/22
Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 8/17/22 Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 7/30/23
Dorothy Schwendinger At-Large 8/17/22 Craig Reber Commission Rep. 7/30/21
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 8/17/23 Sara Booth 7/1/21
Jim Holz At-Large 8/17/21 Adam Hoffman 7/1/21
Michelle Becwar At-Large 8/17/21 Candace Eudaley-Loebach 7/1/22
Whitney Sanger 7/1/22
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Dean Boles 7/1/23
3 Yr.Term-Meets 2nd Mon.4:30 p.m.,City Hall Annex Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/23
Pamela Birch 1/1/22
Michael Durnin 1/1/23 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD
Mallory Gardiner 1/1/23 3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly,2nd Thur.Intermodal Transit Station
Miquel Jackson 1/1/23 Luanna Gerdemann 7/30/22
Open Open 1/1/24 Garrett Heidenreich 7/30/23
Klanea Evans 1/1/24 Open Open 7/30/23
Gerald Hammel Jr. 1/1/22 Robert Daughters 7/30/23
Kathy McCarthy 1/1/24 Matthew Esser 7/30/21
Open Open 1/1/22
ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 1st Wed.,6:30p.m., Fed.Bldg..
3 Yr.Term-Meets Qrtly,4th Wed.3 p.m.,City Hall Matthew Mulligan 7/1/22
Paul Lassance 7/1/23 Martha Christ 7/1/23
Open Open 7/1/21 Rebecca Kemp 7/1/23
Luke Schiltz 7/1/21 Open Open AirportZACRep.PrimaryComm. 7/'I/23
Open Open 7/1/22 Richard Russell 7/1/21
Gary Ruden 7/1/22 Brittany Loeffelholz 7/1/21
Pat Norton 7/1/22
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr.Term-Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m., Library ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Patricia Poggemiller 7/1/22 5 Yr.Term-Meets monthly 4th Thur.,5:00 p.m.Fed. Bldg..
Rosemary Kramer 7/1/22 Gwen Kosel Airport ZBA Rep.Primary Comm. 3I25IZ4
Victor Lieberman 7/1/23 Keith Ahlvin 3/25/25
Pam Mullin 7/1/23 Jonathan Mc Coy 3/25/21
Robert Armstrong 7/1/24 Bethany Golombeski 3/25/22
Christina Monk 7/1/24 Matthew Mauss AirportZBARep.PrimaryCamm. 3/25/23
Greg Gorton 7/1/21
Title 2
Chapter 11
CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION
Amended 8-3-15
2-11-1: Commission Created:
There is hereby created the Cable Television Commission.
2-11-2: Purpose:
The purpose of the commission is:
A. To develop, in respect to community programming and cable regulation, policies that
will govern:
1. The use and protection of equipment and facilities;
2. All training programs;
3. The priorities and scheduling for use of channel time;
4. The daily regulation and administration of the cable franchise;
5. The resolution of subscriber complaints which could not be resolved satisfactorily by
the cable manager; and,
6. Other matters pertaining to community programming or cable services in Dubuque
which may arise.
B. To develop policies and procedures regarding the public community programming
channels that will promote its nondiscriminatory, first come, first served and equitable use
in conformity with all applicable regulations and requirements and limit such use to
residents of Dubuque and their own productions.
C. To encourage interest in and development of decidedly local community programming.
D. To encourage cooperation and cordial relations between community programmers,
cable subscribers, and the local cable manager and the local cable manager's staff.
E. To identify and support organizations interested in the channels reserved for public,
education, and government programming.
F. To advise the following:
1. The city manager or the city manager's designee (collectively "the city manager") on
matters relating to community programming and the regulation of the cable system;
2. The city council on expenditure of any funds designated by a franchise for PEG
equipment and facilities; and
3. The city council on any matter relating to the cable franchise or system.
G. To promulgate and administer through the city manager all policies, rules, and
procedures relating to community programming.
H. To keep abreast of developments in cable technologies, services, and programming
and to become competent in cable regulation, finances, and standards of operation.
I. To act through the city manager as the local regulatory agent of the cable franchise and
to monitor the operation of the cable system.
J. To consult with the local cable manager on the best updating of the cable system,
services, and programming and to advise the city council on expending the updating
funds.
K. To evaluate its own proceedings and actions and all community programming and
cable related activities.
L. To provide any cable user in the city of Dubuque the opportunity to voice a complaint
regarding the user's cable service.
2-11-3: 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 lowa
Code.
2-11-4: Procedures for Operation:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the commission in all its operations.
2-11-5: Membership:
A. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Special Qualifications. In its appointments, the city council will endeavor to achieve a
broad representation of the community and public interests which can take advantage of
dedicated channels to benefit the residents of the City of Dubuque and to develop a
commission versed and competent in telecommunication administration, finances, and
regulation. The city council will attempt to give preference to applicants who are actively
interested in promoting community cable programming who possess, or are willing to
acquire, video production background, and who will relate to the spectrum of
informational and cultural needs of cable viewers of the City of Dubuque and applicants
who possess professional or experiential backgrounds in law, finances, administration,
public relations, or telecommunication technologies.
2-11-6: 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.
2-11-7: Terms:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified.
2-11-8: Vacancies:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-11-9: Officers/Organization:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to serve
a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member
of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the
remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
2-11-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet not less than once each quarter.
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 lowa
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. Four (4) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary
for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
2-11-11: 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.
2-11-12: Removal:
Except as provided in 2-11-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good
cause.
2-11-13: Powers:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To assure that cable channels, equipment, and resources dedicated and reserved for
community programming are used effectively, efficiently, and economically to afford the
community and individuals of the City of Dubuque the opportunity to express opinions
and provide information to cable users, and that such programming is characterized by
appropriateness, quality, and continuity; and
B. To assure full compliance with any franchises authorizing cable or video service in the
City of Dubuque, that the franchises be interpreted and applied to the benefit of the City
and its residents, that quality and updated services be delivered throughout the City, and
that the public interest be protected in all matters related to the cable services delivery
systems.
From: nore�lyCa�civicplus.com
To: Adrienne Breitfelder;Trish Gleason; Randv Gehl;Connie Mueller
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: March 10,2021 11:54:13 AM
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, Cable Television Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Narpg: Jennifer Tigges
Gender (choose all Woman
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in lowa
Code Section 69.16A
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transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Home Address: 4927 wild Flower Dr
PLEASE NOTE: you
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Dubuque city limits
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City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 52002
Home Phone 5635837128
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education which
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board or
commission:
What contributions Knowledge of past agreements and expenditures
can you make or
state reason for
applying?
Describe your Working on several other boards and commissions.
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If SO, when? Field not completed.
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
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Title 2
Chapter 5
Article B
HOUSING COMMISSION
Amendment Adopted 10-19-15
Amendment Adopted 12-07-15
Amendment Adopted 2-15-21
2-5B-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Housing Commission.
2-5B-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.
2-5B-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 lowa Code.
2-5B-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city govern the commission in all its operations.
2-5B-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, finance, accounting, funds
management, or other related areas of expertise.
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.
3. The remaining members are at-large members.
4. Cross-representation
a. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council
approval, to serve on the community development advisory commission.
b. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council
concurrence, to serve on the long-range planning advisory commission.
2-5B-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.
2-5B-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross-representative appointees
to the community development advisory commission and the long-range planning
advisory commission must coincide with their terms on the housing commission.
2-5B-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-5B-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice-chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not
be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its
officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
2-5B-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
lowa 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. 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.
2-5B-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.
2-5B-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in 2-5B-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for
good cause.
2-5B-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To contribute as appropriate in the planning, coordinating, and review of
housing development;
B. To conduct public hearings to ensure meaningful citizen input in the planning,
implementation, and assessment of the city's housing programs;
C. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income
persons in the planning, implementation, and assessment of housing programs;
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;
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 lowa Code must be submitted to
the voters of the city in accordance with the lowa Code.
2-5B-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.
From: nore�lyCa�civicplus.com
To: Adrienne Breitfelder;Trish Gleason;Alexis Steaer;Gina Hodason
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: March 10,2021 11:43:45 AM
Board/Commission Application Form
Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising
the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City
Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA, accepts applications for
any Board and/or Commission at any time. Applications stay active for one year
from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. Applications to multiple vacancies
and/or reappointment requests requires separate applications.
Please complete the online application and separate optional demographic
information below
Personal Information
Select the Board, Housing Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please identify which At-Large
opening on the
Housing Commission
your qualifications
represent
Narpg: Jeff Lenhart
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in lowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Home Address: 6�o Harvard street
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 5200�
Home Phone 5638801042
Number:
BUSIn2SS Nam2: Field not completed.
Business Address: Fie�d not comp�eted.
Business Zip Code: Fieid not comp�eted.
Business Phone Field not completed.
Number:
OCCUpatlOn: Field not completed.
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Company
Email Address(es): iennart]eff@gmai�.com
Experience or My experience being involved with the Dubuque Rescue Mission, and
education which also the many years I've served on other boards and commission
qualifies you for this Would make me an asset for the Housing Commission, as well as my
board or current position on the City of Dubuque Housing Appeals and
COI'T1fTlISSIOn: Mediation.
What contributions A friend recommended to me that I apply for a position on the City of
can you make or Dubuque Housing Commission, because of my involvement at the
state reason for Dubuque Rescue Mission. I would make my voice and my views
applying? known, as well as speaking up for people who may not always seem
like they have a voice to make positive change.
Describe your Over the 9 years that I've been involved in various ways within our
experience working community, I've learned the struggles that people who are living in
in diverse poverty face every single day, in many ways, whether they are
environments: Working in low-wage jobs, the lack of affordable housing, and many
other struggles that people face while living in Dubuque. Some people
don't always feel welcome in our community, that they are included,
and that they have a voice to make a difference. With my passion,
empathy and compassion, I will try my very best to speak up for the
people who need it most.
I am able to gather input from members within our community in
Describe your
experience engaging various ways: by meeting them on the streets, meetings I've attended,
other community being at the Dubuque Rescue Mission, and also using social media as
members to gather a way to gather multiple views on issues that concern citizens. While
their input and 9athering various viewpoints and opinions, then I'm able to gather my
opinions:
own thoughts, and come to a consensus.
LISt tW0 I'ef21"2nCeS: BrYce Parks, 563.590.3840
(Include their name
and phone number) Jennifer Tigges, 563.590.9868
Are you currently Yes
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, WhICh? Housing Appeals and Mediation Board
Have you served on Yes
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If y2S, WhICh? Human Rights Commission, and the Community Development
Advisory Commission
Have you Yes
participated in the
City Life program?
If so, when? 20�2-20�3
Have you Yes
participated in the
Intercultural
Competency
Program?
If so, when? 2012-2013
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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
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.
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 lowa Code.
8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations.
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 lowa 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 inembers 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.
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.
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 lowa
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.
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:
A. To receive, investigate, and finally determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or
discriminatory practices.
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.
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
eliminate discrimination.
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
conducted, and the outcome thereof, decisions rendered, and the other work performed
by the commission.
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.
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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Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: February 13,2021 3:17:32 PM
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, Human Rights Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Narpg: Carla Anderson
Gender (choose all Woman
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in lowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
Home Address: ��3� Ma�n st
PLEASE NOTE: you Apt 1
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 5200�
Home Phone 5635006668
Number:
BuSl112Ss Na11"12: Field not completed.
Business Address: ��3� Main st
Apt 1
Business Zip Code: 5200�
Business Phone 5635006668
Number:
OCCUpatlOn: Field not completed.
Position with Field not completed.
Company
Email Address(es): tooigri6s2oo3@gma�i.com
Experience or BSBS- Project Management 2007
education which MBS-Technology Management 2009
qualifies you for this Former union journeyman carpenter
board or Former volunteer instructor with Chicago Women in Trades
commission:
What contributions I am applying because I can feel I can be an asset with building the
can you make or bridge within diverse areas of the community. I want to help make
state reason for sure the rights of others are safeguarded from racial and gender
applying? biases. I firmly believe everyone has a voice and should be heard. I
want to help complaints move forward with a fair investigation and a
just and fair completion for all parties involved. By bringing different
people together in different forums, I plan to foster a safe environment
to encourage all opinions and ideas.
Describe your Working with Chicago Women and Trades, I worked with low income
experience working Women wanting to learn skills to embark on a journey into the
in diverse construction world.
e11V11'Onl'1"12ntS: These women identified as transgendered, gay, straight or bi. This did
not stop myself or others from preparing these women for the trades.
I myself worked on sites where I was the only female and the only
person of color that was a carpenter. I've had to bring grievances of
males to the superintendent about working conditions.
Describe your I've had the pleasure of ineeting people here in Dubuque and voicing
experience engaging my willingness to bring women together to learn to heal and come
other community together. I am very vocal about different issues on many platforms,
members to gather including a weekly podcast. The long range goal is to spark better
their input and conversations within the community, make a list of needs as a
opinions:
collective and bring them forth to the right people. Currently, I will be
partnering with another person to begin to facilitate this.
LISt tW0 ref2rellCeS: A Alanda Gregory-563-663-3342
(Include their name Nick Anderson-630-697-1275
and phone number)
Are you currently No
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yes, WhICh? Field not completed.
Have you served on No
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, WhICh? Field not completed.
Have you N�
participated in the
City Life program?
If SO, Whe11? Field not completed.
Have you No
participated in the
Intercultural
Competency
Program?
If SO, when? Field not completed.
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
Signature (type your Carla Anderson
name here as
electronic
verfication):
Date: 2��3�202�
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To: Adrienne Breitfelder;Trish Gleason; Kellv Larson;Carol Soinoso
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Date: February 14,2021 12:35:29 AM
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, Human Rights Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Narpg: Taylor J Merfeld
Gender (choose all Man
that apply) Note:
Some City
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirement in lowa
Code Section 69.16A
If trans or Field not completed.
transgender please
specify:
If another identity Field not completed.
please specify:
H01112 Addl'2SS: 1016 Rhomberg Avenue
PLEASE NOTE: you
must live within the
Dubuque city limits
to apply/serve on a
City of Dubuque
board or commission
Zip Code: 5200�
Home Phone 6082139796
Number:
BuSl112Ss Na11"12: Field not completed.
BUSIn2SS Addl"2SS: 1016 Rhomberg Avenue
Business Zip Code: 5200�
Business Phone 6082139796
Number:
OCCUpatl011: Field not completed.
Position with Field not completed.
Company
Email Address(es): taylorpatters@gmail.com
Experience or I have been involved with the local recovery scene since 2011, am a
education which father of 4 and very willing to get involved with my local community. I
qualifies you for this have a passion for doing all that I can to amplify the voices of those
board or often not heard or considered.
commission:
What contributions I enjoy business meetings and firmly believe in leadership by
can you make or example. I live a solutions based life style and subscribe to the same
state reason for thinking Teddy Roosevelt thought when he said "Complaining about a
applying? problem without offering a solution is called whining."
Describe your I have always tried to understand people to the best of my ability. I've
experience working learned to ask questions as genuinely and compassionately as
in diverse possible to people from many races, religions/Creeds, cultures, and
211VI1'Onl"Y12ntS: economic and social backgrounds. I've always been the type of
person who would rather understand a group than belong to that
group.
Describe your I've learned not to assume anything about people. I ask them
experience engaging questions about their experiences and how those experiences have
other community impacted their lives. I try to the best of my ability to empathize with
members to gather people.
their input and
opinions:
List two references: Eii iicr,t s63ss�sa4s
(Include their name Jason Allen 5632310666
and phone number)
Are you currently N�
serving on other
Boards,
Commissions, or
Committees?
If yeS, WhICh? Field not completed.
Have you served on No
a Board,
Commission, or
Committee before?
If y2S, 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?
If SO, when? Field not completed.
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
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name here as
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To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Kelly Larson; Carol Spinoso
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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, Human Rights Commission
Commission, or Committee
applying for:
Name: Nichole Weber
Gender (choose all that Woman
apply) Note: Some City
Boards/Commissions are
subject to the gender
balance requirement in
lowa Code Section 69.16A
If trans or transgender Fie/d not completed.
please specify:
If another identity please Field not completed.
specify:
Home Address: PLEASE 535 south grandview ave
NOTE: you must live within
the Dubuque city limits to
apply/serve on a City of
Dubuque board or
commission
Zip Code: 52003
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Home Phone Number: 5635645162
Business Name: Small Business consultant
Business Address: 535 south grandview ave
Business Zip Code: 52003
Business Phone Number: 5635645162
Occupation: Self employed
Position with Company Owner
Email Address(es): nicholeweb@gmail.com
Experience or education Master's Degree Mental Health Therapy. 5 years clinical
which qualifies you for this outpatient experience & client advocacy. Clinical outpatient
board or commission: services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in private
practice setting
• Intake evaluations, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical interviewing and
information gathering techniques
• Experienced in clinical documentation
• Treatment Planning and Summaries
• Utilize interventions consistent with evidence-based models of
practice
• Extensive knowledge and experience in complex trauma and
related disorders
•Administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized
assessment devices
• Facilitated multicultural support group for adults with chronic
and complex trauma
• Collaborated with various professional agencies and services
organizations
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
• Employ sound ethical, legal, and professional standards of
practice
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma lota (CSI) International Honors Society
EDUCATION
University of Dubuque; Dubuque lowa
2
Bachelor of Science Degree (Graduated May 2006)
Walden University
Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling (Graduated
December 2012)
Specialization: Forensics
Ph.D. in Psychology with a Specialization in Teaching (ON
HOLD)
University of Dubuque; Dubuque lowa
Bachelor of Science Degree
Aviation & Business Administration
Graduated 2006
Walden University Master's of Science
Mental Health Counseling Graduated 2012
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Chi Sigma lota (CSI) International Honors Society
EDUCATION
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Member of the Omega Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma lota
Graduated with a 3.94 GPA from CACREP accredited
University
Omega Zeta Residency Chair Committee Member
FORMAL TRAINING
• Parenting Children with Trauma/Attachment Difficulties
(March 2012)
• Dan Hughes Trauma Workshop (October 2012)
• Dan Hughes Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level I
(October 2012)
• Mental Health Forensics Conference (November 2012)
• Daniel Hughes Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level II
(September 2014 )
What contributions can you I believe that my enthusiasm, analytical and organizational
make or state reason for skills, creativity in problem solving, and desire to serve the
applying? community will make a positive contribution to the. I will be
accessible and will be receptive to the people's input and
concerns! I am a natural born leader who has demonstrated
great courage and strength to ask the hard questions, and I
believe this is exactly what is needed to stand for the rights of
3
the people! I have experienced firsthand the weakness in the
system and have spent time with the local residents on a broad
range of issues to better understand the people's needs and
desired change! I obtain the academic and work experience
needed to serve on the board. I hold a BA in aviation
management and business administration from the University
of Dubuque, and a Master's degree in mental health therapy
with a specialization in forensics.
Describe your experience I have worked in a broad range of environments! Working in
working in diverse outpatient clinical therapy with a range of individuals, provided
environments: me with the skills to adapt effectively and efficiently. In my
previous position as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist. I
provided clients' derived from a broad range of backgrounds
appropriate and beneficial therapeutic services. In addition, a
significant amount of my training and practice was specialized
in abuse, neglect, and other forms of complex trauma. This
included the following Disorders/Related Disorders:
Depressive, Anxiety, Personality, Mood, Neurodevelopmental,
Trauma and Stressor, Obsessive-Compulsive, Substance and
Addictive. Furthermore, I have demonstrated the necessary
skills set to appropriately and effectively select, modify, and
implement interventions consistent with evidence-based
models of practice.
Describe your experience I just ran for 1st Ward City Council and will be running in future
engaging other community elections! I engage as many people in the community as
members to gather their possible! I want to know and understand the concerns and
input and opinions: barriers residents have encountered!
List two references: Joel Pusateri (563) 556-4646
(Include their name and Michael Johnson (563)495-3599
phone number) Michael Heeren (563) 542-8765
Mayor Wayne Kenniker(319) 329-1583
Are you currently serving on No
other Boards, Commissions,
or Committees?
If yes,which? Field not completed.
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes,which? I have but not with City of Dubuque
Have you participated in No
the City Life program?
4
If so, when? Field not completed.
Have you participated in No
the Intercultural
Competency Program?
If so, when? Field not completed.
This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and
distributed for the public. Each application for reappointment to a City Board or
Commission will be considered without regard to incumbency. Misrepresentations
on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. Specific
attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if
a situation arises, contact the City Clerk's Office or the City Attorney's Office.
Signature (type your name Nichole Weber
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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 inembers 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 inembers. If the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of
an even number of inembers, 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.
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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 inen and worrien . 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 : �X/hen 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
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