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Boards and Commission AppointmentsCopyrighted July 19, 2021 City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Appointments SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant term of Wainwright) Applicant: Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct. Mayoral Appointment Library Board of Trustees One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Expiring term of Gorton) Applicant: Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/4 females/1 openings SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type 7-19-21 Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation Details and Openings Supporting Documentation Community Development Advisory Commission Applicant Library Board of Trustees Applicant Gender Balance Law Text Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting, of Monday July 19, 2021 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2024 (Vacant term of Wainwright) Applicant: Danita Grant, 2479 LaVista Ct. Mayoral Appointment Library Board of Trustees One, 4-Year term through July 1, 2025 (Expiring term of Gorton) Applicant: Greg Gorton, 1295 Prairie St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/4 females/1 openings BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DETAILS AND OPENINGS CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Indicates State - mandated board/commission subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law. Open Indicates Current Opening X/X/2021 Indicates openings within 2021 AIRPORT COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport Douglas Brotherton 9/14/21 Marianne Kurtz -Weber 9114/21 Michael Phillips 9/14122 Robert Blocker 9/14/22 Sue Clemenson 9/14/24 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term - Meets on Call Laurie Guy County Representative 2/15126 Gwen KOsel Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm. 3/25/24 Mary Goebel County Representative 2/15126 Matthew Mauss Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Camm. 3/25/23 Open Open Appointed by 4 memb. unknown AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call Open Open Appointed by 4 members 12/31/26 Open Open County Representative 12/31/26 Mary Goebel County Representative 12/31/26 Open Open City ZAC Representative 7/1/22 Matthew Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 7/1/22 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets Monthly., Library Board Room Paula Neuhaus Business Prof.-Living/Working In 6/30/24 Noelle Chesney Business Professional 6130/24 Thomas Robbins At -Large outside of District 6/30/24 Ali Levasseur Arts Rep 6130/22 Ryan Decker Arts Rep 6/30/22 Susan Riedel Arts Rep 6/30/22 Nicholas Haider Arts Rep 6/30/22 BUILDING CODE ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Open Open Residential construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Alternate Residential construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Commercial construction professional 1/1/24 Open Open Alternate Commercial construction professional 111/24 Adam Brown Alternate Electrical construction professional 111124 Thomas Townsend Electrical construction professional 1/1/24 Daniel Mc Namer Plumbing construction professional 1/1124 Open Open Alternate Plumbing construction professional 1/1124 Open Open HVAC construction professional 1/1124 Open Open Alternate HVAC construction professional 1/1/24 C. Blaine Schoenhard III Multidisciplinary representative 1/1/24 Katrina Wilberding Multidisciplinaryrepresentative 1/1124 CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANGT. AUTHORITY 4 Yr. term - Meets Quarterly Steven Drahozal 7/16/24 Jared Mc Govern 7/16/24 CABLE TV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets on Call., 4:00 pm Pauline Maloney 7/1/23 Garrett Heidenreich 7/1/23 Ronald Tigges 7/1/23 Open Open 7/1/21 Open Open 7/1/21 Jennifer Tigges 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/21 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets last Monday of each month, 3:30 p.m. Bi-Monthly starting Jan., Five Flags Open Open 6/29/21 Mc Kenzie Blau 6/29/22 Nicholas Huff 6/29/22 Open Open 6/29/21 Rod Bakke 6/29/22 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term - Meets on Call Phil Baskerville 4/6/22 Carla Heathcote 4/6/24 Open Open 4/6/21 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Tue., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg./Housing Hilary Dalton Housing Commission Liaison 8/17/21 Kelly Fox Low/Mod Income Area 2/15/23 Hilary Dalton Low/Modlncome Area 2/15/23 Gerald Hammel, Jr. At -Large 2/15/23 Julie Woodyard Low/Modlncome Area 2/15/24 Open Open At -Large 2/15/21 Janice Craddieth Low/Modlncome Area 2/15/22 Michelle Hinke At -Large 2/15/22 Dean Boles At -Large 2/15/22 DUBUQUE COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thursday. 5:30 p.m. at MFC Weston Jason Alternate 4/1/21 Schneider Sarah Primary 10/1/22 Meier Steven Alternate 8/30/21 Kundert Rob Primary 8/31/21 Hinke Michelle Alternate 8/31/21 Serna Dora Primary 5/20/21 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Rick Stuter W 11th District 7/1/22 Melissa Cassill Langworthy District 7/1/23 Christina Monk Architect At -Large 7/1/23 Alec Gustafson Old Main District 7/1/24 Open Open At -Large 7/1/24 John Mc Andrews Cathedral District 7/1/23 Open Open At -Large 7/1/21 Open Open At -Large 7/1/21 Craig Reber Jackson Park District - Interim 7/1/22 HOUSING APPEALS AND MEDIATION BOARD 3 - Yr Term Gotz Mary Landlord 1/1124 Lenhart Jeff 111124 Spence Gil 1/1124 Hoffmann Luke 111124 Sutton Lynn 1/1124 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Tues., 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. Cynthia Washington Section 8 Recipient Jeff Lenhart At -Large 8/17/22 Margie White At -Large 8117122 Rick Baumhover Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm. 8117/22 Janice Craddieth At -Large 8/17/23 Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep. Primary Comm. 8/17/23 Sam Wooden At -Large 8/17/21 Gail Weitz At -Large 8/17/21 Michelle Becwar CDAC Rep. Primary Comm. 8/17/21 Hilary Dalton At -Large 8/17/21 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term - Meets at least 2 times per year and as needed Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 8117/22 Dorothy Schwendinger At -Large 8/17/22 Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 8/17/23 Jim Holz At-Large7l7/21 Michelle Becwar At-Large1 8/17/21 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 p.m., City Hall Annex Pamela Birch 1/1/22 Michael Durnin 1/1/23 Mallory Gardiner 111123 Miquel Jackson 1/1/23 Tayler Merfeld 111124 Klanea Evans 1/1/24 Jake Kurczek 111122 Kathy McCarthy 1/1/24 Carla Anderson 111122 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, 4th Wed. 3 p.m., City Hall Paul Lassance 711123 Open Open 7/1/21 Open Open 711121 Open Open 7/1/22 Gary Ruden 711122 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr. Term - Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m., Library Patricia Poggemiller 7/1/22 Rosemary Kramer 7/1/22 Victor Lieberman 711123 Pam Mullin 7/1/23 Robert Armstrong 711124 Christina Monk 7/1/24 Greg Gorton 711121 LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 3rd Wed. 5:30 p.m., City Hall Mark Ward 7/1/23 Michelle Becwar Housing Commission Rep. 8/17/21 Alan Vincent 7/1/23 Tyler Stoffel 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/21 John Krayer 7/1/22 Open Open 7/1/22 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Robin Kennicker 6/30/23 Justin Hochberger 6/30/23 Jessica Ochoa 6/30/23 Jennifer Tigges 6/30/24 Ray Werner 6/30/22 Robert McCoy 6/30/22 Hobie Wood 6/30/22 RESILIENT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 1st Thur. 5:00 p.m. Jacob Kohlhaas 7/1/22 Robin Kennicker Commission Rep. 7/30/23 Craig Reber Commission Rep. 7/1/22 Open Open 7/1/21 Adam Hoffman 7/1/24 Candace Eudaley-Loebach 7/1/22 Whitney Sanger 7/1/22 Dean Boles 7/1/23 Lalith Jayawickrama 7/1/23 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Intermodal Transit Station Luanna Gerdemann 7/30/22 Garrett Heidenreich 7/30/23 Open Open 7/30/23 Robert Daughters 7/30/23 Matthew Esser 7/30/21 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 1st Wed., 6:30p.m., Fed. Bldg.. Matthew Mulligan Airport ZAC Rep. Primary Comm. 7/1/22 Martha Christ 7/1/23 Rebecca Kemp 7/1/23 Teri Zuccaro 7/1/23 Richard Russell 7/1/24 Open Open 7/1/21 Pat Norton 7/1/22 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term - Meets monthly 4th Thur., 5:00 p.m. Fed. Bldg.. Gwen Kosel Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Comm. 3/25/24 Keith Ahlvin 3/25/25 Jonathan McCoy 3/25/26 Bethany Golombeski 3/25/22 Matthew Mauss Airport ZBA Rep. Primary Camm. 3/25/23 Title 2, Chapter 5 Article C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Amendment Adopted 7-15-19 2-5C-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created the Community Development Advisory Commission. 2-5C-2: PURPOSE: The purpose of the commission is to provide for citizen participation in the development and evaluation of the city's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. 2-5C-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. 2-5C-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations. 2-5C-5: MEMBERSHIP: A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. C. Qualifications. 1. Four (4) members must 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. 2. Four (4) members must be residents of the community at -large. 3. One (1) member must be appointed by and from the membership of the Housing Commission, with approval from the city council. 2-5C-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. 2-5C-7: TERMS: The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified, provided, however, that the term of the cross - representative appointee from the City of Dubuque Housing Commission must coincide with their term on the Housing Commission. 2-5C-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments 2-5C-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. 2-5C-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the commissioners. C. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. D. Attendance. 1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. 2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. E. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later. F. Quorum. Five (5) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 2-5C-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 budget. 2-5C-12: REMOVAL: Except as provided in 2-5C-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. C-13: POWERS: The commission has the following powers, 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 CDBG program; B. To provide for and encourage the participation of low/moderate income persons who reside in designated areas of slum and blight and residents of low/ 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/moderate income; 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 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 assess needs, priorities, and projected use of funds, amendments thereto, and required reports, including but not limited to, the Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and the five-year Consolidated Plan; 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 this Code; 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. C-14: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; REVIEW STANDARDS; APPEAL PROCESS: The grievance procedure for the CDBG program is as follows: A. Any aggrieved person may file a grievance with the city manager. B. Grievances must contain a concise statement of the grievance and an explanation of the action desired. C. The city manager must forward the grievance to the commission within seven (7) business days of its receipt. D. The commission, within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the grievance, must set a time for a hearing. The complainant must 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 must request in writing that the grievance be withdrawn. E. The commission must conduct a hearing to review the grievance. The grievant may appear in person, by agent, or by attorney. All persons wishing to appear before the commission have an opportunity to be heard regarding the grievance. Minutes must be kept of the proceedings of the hearing. F. The commission must forward its recommendation, in writing, to the city manager within ten (10) business days following the hearing. G. The city manager must receive and review the recommendation of the commission and respond to the grievant within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the recommendation. The commission must be advised of the action of the city manager. H. The recommendations of the commission must comply with the regulations established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the CDBG program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and this Code. I. If the grievant is unsatisfied with the response of the city manager, an appeal may be filed with the city clerk. The appeal must 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. Upon review of the appeal, the city council must: 1. Accept the response of the city manager; or, 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. 2-5C-15: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS: The commission must operate in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in the city's CDBG program's Citizen Participation Plan. From: norelly(a civicplus.com To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Alexis Steger; Teresa Bassler Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Date: June 3, 2021 6:58:04 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, Community Development Advisory Commission Commission, or Committee applying for: Please identify which At -Large opening on the Community Development Advisory Commission your qualifications represent: Name: Danita Grant Gender (choose all woman that apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A If trans or Field not completed. transgender please specify: If another identity Field not completed. please specify: Home Address: 2479 Lavista Ct PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission Zip Code: 52002 Home Phone (563) 543-0462 Number: Business Name: Dubuque Bank & Trust Business Address: 1398 Central Ave. Business Zip Code: 52001 Business Phone (563) 589-0961 Number: Occupation: Attorney/Trust Officer Position with Vice President Company Email Address(es): dgrant@dubuquebank.com Experience or I have served on several Boards and Committees for non-profit education which organizations in Dubuque: qualifies you for this board or ROTARY CLUB OF DUBUQUE - Club Member (2010 — Present), commission: Board Member (2014 — Present), Club President (2019 — 2020) and Youth Exchange Officer (2015 — Present) NORTHEAST IOWA SCHOOL OF MUSIC (NISOM) - Board Member (2012 — 2016 and 2017 — 2020) and Treasurer (2017 — 2020) OPENING DOORS DUBUQUE — Personnel Committee Member (2017 —2020) CITY OF DUBUQUE HOUSING COMMISSION — Housing Commissioner (2002 — July 2006) LITTLE CLOUD GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL — Board Member (2002 — 2007) What contributions My Board and volunteer experience with NISOM, the Little Cloud Girl can you make or Scout Council, Opening Doors, Rotary and the City's Housing state reason for Commission make me an excellent candidate for the open At -Large applying? position on this Commission. My legal background and experience could also prove beneficial to this Commission. The City of Dubuque and all it has to offer has grown and improved immensely since I first moved here in 2000. 1 have been so impressed with the positive changes our City has made and the improvements to our community for the benefit of all. I would like to be a part of continuing that forward momentum. I am a transplant, but I have made Dubuque my home. And it is my children's home. It is important to me for Dubuque to continue to improve and further its community development for the future of my children, who absolutely love their hometown. Describe your I have represented many clients in civil/human rights cases and experience working litigated a wide variety of civil/human rights issues in my law career. in diverse Since leaving the law practice in 2016, 1 have worked at DBU as a environments: Trust and Fiduciary Officer in the Wealth Management department. The bank, along with its parent company, HTLF, has made diversity in the workplace a priority. We have a fairly diverse workforce, but we continue to work to advance diversity and inclusiveness throughout the company and in our communities and business relationships. I have been a Rotarian for over 11 years, a former President of the Dubuque Rotary Club (2019-2020) and have been the Dubuque Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Officer, overseeing and running the Youth Exchange program for the Club, for the past 5 years. I was a rotary exchange student myself in high school, spending several months in France during my senior year in high school. Six years ago I hosted an exchange student from Paraguay in my home for 5 months. I have also given presentations at the Multicultural Center on the Rotary youth exchange program. Describe your When I first moved to Dubuque in 2000 1 assisted the then Little Cloud experience engaging Girl Scout Council with a review and assessment of the Council, which other community is required of every council every 3 - 5 years. I was tasked with members to gather reviewing documents and programs, but also interviewing community their input and members on how well the council was doing in meeting the needs of girls in the community. When I joined the Board for the Little Cloud opinions: Council (2002-2007) we were tasked with helping to find ways to better engage the Pacific Islander community in our area. I previously served on the Dubuque Housing Commission from 2002- 2006, in which I participated in the review of the City's Housing Department and its programs, as well as hearing housing appeals from community members. I have served on the Board for the Northeast Iowa School of Music (2012-2020) and actively participated in conducting community surveys on the programs NISOM provides to ensure we are meeting our community's needs. List two references: Stacey Hines (402) 968-0916 (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Have you participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? Kim Wetter (563) 581-5731 Field not completed. Yes Housing Commission (2002-2006) No Field not completed. No 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 Danita Grant name here as electronic verfication): Date: 6/3/2021 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Click here to report this email as spam. Title 2 Chapter 7 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Amended 8-5-16 2-7-1: BOARD CREATED: There is hereby created the Board of Library Trustees. 2-7-2: PURPOSE: The purpose of the board is to control and direct the Carnegie -Stout Public Library. 2-7-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The board may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as outlined in the Board of Trustees by-laws, which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa Code. 2-7-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: Except where the board's operations are governed by the Iowa Code, the board may adopt policies to govern its operation. 2-7-5: MEMBERSHIP: A. The board comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of the city council. B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. C. Membership on the board must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the board if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater than one-half ('/2) of the membership of the board plus one (1). If the city has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the board 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. 2-7-6: OATH: Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board. 2-7-7: TERMS: The term of office for members of the board is four (4) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. 2-7-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. 2-7-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: The board must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. 2-7-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings. The board must meet not less than what is required by the State Library of Iowa standards for accreditation. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members. C. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. D. Attendance. 1. The board must declare the office of a trustee vacant when the trustee is removed from the library board or the unexcused absence from six (6) consecutive regular meetings. 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 board must be filed with the city clerk within ten (10) working days after approval. F. Quorum. Four (4) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 2-7-11: COMPENSATION: Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. 2-7-12: REMOVAL: The mayor may remove any member for cause upon written charges and after a public hearing. 2-7-13: POWERS: The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: A. 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; B. 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 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; C. To remove such librarian, assistants, or employees by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of such board for good cause; D. To select and make purchases of print and non -print materials for the collection, furniture, fixtures, stationery, and supplies for such library; E. To authorize the use of such library by non-residents of the city and to fix charges therefor; F. To make, adopt, amend, modify, or repeal bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent 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; G. 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 erection of library buildings and of all other monies belonging to the library fund; and, H. To contract with the trustees of the township or the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors 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. 2-7-14: CHARGE OF BUILDING, DONATIONS: The board has charge and control of the Carnegie -Stout Public Library building and all gifts and donations to the city for library purposes, and sees that the same are properly preserved for public use. 2-7-15: ANNUAL REPORTS: The board must 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 deemed important. From: norelly(a civicplus.com To: Adrienne Breitfelder; Trish Gleason; Susan Henricks Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form Date: June 18, 2021 6:52:35 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, Commission, or Committee applying for: Name: Gender (choose all that apply) Note: Some City Boards/Commissions are subject to the gender balance requirement in Iowa Code Section 69.16A If trans or transgender please specify: If another identity please specify: Home Address: PLEASE NOTE: you must live within the Dubuque city limits to apply/serve on a City of Dubuque board or commission Library Board of Trustees Greg Gorton Man Field not completed. Field not completed. 1295 prairie street Dubuque, IA Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Business Name: Business Address: Business Zip Code: Business Phone Number: Occupation: Position with Company Email Address(es): Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission: What contributions can you make or state reason for applying? Describe your experience working in diverse environments: Describe your experience engaging other community members to gather their input and opinions: List two references: (Include their name and phone number) Are you currently 52001 5635818001 Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. Financial advisor Field not completed. ggorton68@yahoo.com I was on the Board of Trustees for one term of 4 years already I love Carnegie Stout I was a basketball coach for 24 years in college. Many examples. Charlie Green. 563-513-6105 Joyce White. 563-581-3413 Yes serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If yes, which? Carnegie Stout Library Have you served on Yes a Board, Commission, or Committee before? If yes, which? Field not completed. Have you No participated in the City Life program? If so, when? Field not completed. Have you No participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? 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 Greg name here as electronic verfication): Date: 6-15-21 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Click here to report this email as spam. 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. Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city boards and commissions? A: During the 20091egislative session, legislation (HF243) was passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- ment for all appointive boards, commissions, committees and councils created by the Iowa code. In other words, bodies cities are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain functions or services, such as the planning and zoning commission, library boards and the board of adjustment, with appointed (not elected) members, must be gender balanced. Q: What does `gender balanced' mean? A: Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- pointees, it must be evenly made up of men and women. For exam- ple, three women and three men must serve on a six member board. If the body has an odd number of appointees, it must be "one half plus one" of either gender. For instance, if there are five members, three could be men and the other two women, or vice versa. Q: When do the changes go into effect? A: Cities must have gender balanced boards, commissions, com- mittees and councils by January 1, 2012. This does not prohibit an individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity in gender balance; however, cities should start planning upcoming appointments now, to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies, and/ or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking gender balance, and is prepared for the January 1, 2012 implementa- tion date. Q: Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to serve on the board or commission of the needed gender? A: Yes. Under the new code section, cities that make a good faith effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance requirement. Q: What constitutes a "good faith effort"? A: There is no hard and fast definition, but cities should be able to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender, before appointing a member that creates gender imbalance. In addition, the legislation requires that cities must always "utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants," regard- less of gender. Q: Is there a reporting requirement? A: No. The legislation did not include a reporting requirement; however, many cities keep information on their boards and commissions —including current members- posted online, to better inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies. Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for these positions? A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com- missions. This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/ whats_new/index.html. The Commission also prepared a guide called the "Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to Get Appointed" to be used as a tool by interested women to learn more about how to get involved in city boards and commissions. By Jessica Hyland Harder, League Government Affairs Counsel September 2009 Cityscape 22