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Boards and Commissions ApplicationsVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday, May 2, 2011 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON THEIR POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT Electrical Code Board Three 3 -year terms through May 22, 2011 (Expiring terms of Dixon, Hammel, and Mueller) Applicants: James Dixon, 2505 Marquette Place Dan Hammel, 3163 Hillcrest Road, #4 Ronald Mueller, 3780 Sunlight Ridge Human Rights Commission Two 3 -year terms through January 1, 2013 (Vacant terms of Apel and Sutton) Applicants: Shayna Boxleiter, 350 Hill Street Kimberly Schroeder, 2577 Greeley Street Safe Community Advisory Committee One 1 -year term through December 31, 2011 (Vacant term of Sutton) Applicants: Amanda Elkins, 2257 Chaney Road, #2 Douglas Ropa, 1190 University Avenue CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - Denotes Chairperson; For Information: 589 -4120 AIRPORT COMMISSION - 4 Yr. Term Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport 09 -14 -12 09 -14 -13 09 -14 -13 09 -14 -14 09 -14 -14 Amy Wagner Douglas Brotherton *Michael A. Santillo Charles Daoud Steven R. Accinelli AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call *Steve Horsfield Linda Lucy Marianne Krause Tom Henschel Jeff Stiles AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Year Term, Meets on Call *Vacant Randall J. Klauer Michael A. Ruden Darlene Burds Ron Koppes ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 4 Tues., 4:30, Library Brd Rm. Ellen H Henkels ( Bus/Prof) 06 -30 -12 Julie Steffen (Bus/Prof Dist) 06 -30 -12 *Geri Shafer (At Large) 06 -30 -12 Louise Kames (Arts) 06 -30 -13 Marina O'Rourke Rosenow (Arts) 06 -30 -13 Susan Riedel (Arts) 06 -30 -13 Paul Hemmer (Arts) 06 -30 -13 BOARD OF APPEALS - BUILDING CODE Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Vacant (Term ofAnglese) (At Lrg) 08 - - Marla Cruise (ADA Rep) 08 -01 -12 Chuck Carr (Gen. Cont.) 08 -01 -12 Richard G. Luchsinger (At Lrg) 08 -01 -12 John Schwendinger (Jrny.carp) 08 -01 -13 *F. James Kolf (Arch/Engr.) 08 -01 -13 1 (ADA new position awaiting applicants) TBD CITY BOARD OF REVIEW (w /County) Appt. 6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1 -30 Ruth Ann Hanson John F. Ganshirt Donald Lochner Robert Schaub Greg Hutchinson CIVIC CENTER ADV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meet 4:30 p.m. 4th Monday at Five Flags Cynthia A. Fuller *Bryce Parks Rod Bakke Vacant (Tenn of Field) Barb Kurt CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Elizabeth Takes *Daniel White James Schilling (By Board Vote) 01 - - (county) 12 -31 -02 (County) 12 -31 -08 (City ZAC) 01 - - (cityzAC) 01 - 03 - 14 (By Board Vote) (City ZBA) 02 - - (CityZBA) 02 - - (County) 02 - - (County) 02 -15 -11 (Realtor) 01 - - (Constr) 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -16 01 -01 -17 01 -01 -17 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 04 -06 -12 04 -06 -13 04 -06 -14 COMMUNITY DEVEL ADV. COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3 Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldq. /Housing Thomas Wainwright (At Large) 02 -15 -12 *Hilary A. Stubben (Low/M Inc A) 02 -15 -12 Paula Maloy, SVM (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Theresa Caldwell (Low/M Inc A) 02 -15 -13 Peter Koshakji (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Ricardo Woods (Housing Rep) 08 -15 -13 Ann Michalski (At Large) 02 -15 -14 David Shaw (Low/M Inc Area) 02 -15 -14 Vacant (Vo Craddieth) (Low/M Inc Area) 02 -15 -14 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term; Meets Bi- Monthly James Dixon Dan Hammel Ronald Mueller Elaine L. Reiss *Kevin Pfohl Bob Schmidt Paul J. Uhlrich *Wayne Klostermann Edward Cawley Gayle Walter Aditi Sinha Vacant - Youth (Term of Miner) Michael J. Buelow Chad Oberdoerster (Elec. Con.) 05 - - (Jour /Maint) 05 - - (At Large) 05 - - (Elec. Engr.) 06 - - (Jour /Maint) 05 - - (Elec. Bkground) 05 - - (EIec. Bkground) 05 - - ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3 Year Term, Meets on Call *Rick Stein (At Large) 2 -15 -12 Dan LoBianco (At Large) 2 -15 -12 Doug Stallings (At Large) 2 -15 -12 Richard Van hen (from LRP) 2 -15 -13 Kelley Deutmeyer (IDED) 2 -15 -13 Dave Baker (Intl Labor) 2 -15 -13 Peggy Murray (IA Workforce Devi 2 -15 -14 Mike Van Milligen (Council Rep) 2 -15 -14 Daniel White (NICC) 2 -15 -14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term Meets 1" Tues. 5 p.m. City Hall Annex 10 -01 -11 10 -01 -11 10 -01 -12 10 -01 -13 06 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMM. Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3 Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg D. Joseph Rapp (old Main Interim) 07 -01 -11 Christopher J. Wand (Arch /At Lg) 07 -01 -11 *David Klavitter (Langworthy) 07 -01 -11 Mary Loney Bichell (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Michael Knight (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Christine Olson (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Vacant (Tenn of Stover) (Cathedral) 07 - - Robert MCDonell (Jackson Pk) 07 -01 -13 John E. Whalen, MD (w. 1 1th) 07 -01 -13 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4 Tues. 4:30 p.m., Fed Bldg Amy Eudaley 08 -17 -11 Patricia Rogaskie 08 -17 -11 Regine Ronek 08 -17 -11 *David J. Kapler 08 -17 -12 Dorothy CUlbertson(Trust Fund Rep)08 -17 -12 Jim Holz (Trust Fund Rep)08-17 -12 Lisa McAllister (Sec. 8 Area) 08-17-12 Judie Root 08 -17 -13 Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF 08 -17 -13 Ricardo Woods (CDAC Rep) 08-17 -13 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term, Meets 6x/Year *Jim Holz Dorothy Culbertson Doris M. Hingtgen Vacant (Tenn of Eddy) John V. Walsh HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term, 3 Tues. 4:30 p.m. Fed Bldg. Fred Miller Paul Newman *Robert Schaub William J. Kinsella Vacant (Term of Matheos) David Young Vacant (Term of Moore) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2 Mon. 4:30 Annex *Anthony Allen Kurt Hansen R.R.S. Stewart Vacant (Term of Ape!) Frederick Davis, Jr. Vacant (Term of Sutton) Andrea Beacham Michael Elliot Megan Gloss (From Hsg) 08 - - (From Hsg) 09 -08 -12 (At Large) 09 - - (From. Hsg.) 08 - - (At Large) 09 -08 -13 01 -11 -12 01 -11 -12 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -14 01 -11 -14 01 -01 -12 01 -01 -12 01 -01 -12 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 As prepared for 5/2/11 Council meeting INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qtrly; 4 Wednesday 3 p.m. City Hall "A" Virgil Blocker Brad Chalmers Hiram Melendez *Gary Ruden Stephen V. Reisdorf LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr Term, Meets 4 Thurs. 4 p.m.Library Paula Connors Elizabeth Leeper David Hammer Kristen L. Smith Mike Willis *Diann Guns Fred Miller LONG RANGE PLAN'G ADV COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 3 Wed. 7p.m. Fed Bldg Karla Braig Richard Van Iten Alan Vincent John Pregler Chad Darter Charles Winterwood, MD *James F. Prochaska Gary Hillard *Tom W. Giese Corey Valaskey David Grothe Michael P. Kelly Paul J. Papin Ronald Billmeyer Gail Chavenelle Connie Twining Tom Blocklinger *Mark Noble Evelyn Nadeau Robert Blocker Karen C. Lyness David Schlueter Paul Hoffmann Anthony Allen Mary Rae Bragg Diane Callahan Jonathan Cheatham Rachel Daack Ann Ernst Doug Stallings SusanStork Vacant (Term of Sutton) 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 (12) 07 -01 -11 (12) 07 -01 -11 (15) 07 -01 -11 (15) 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 (Council Rep) 07 - - (Ent Zone Rep) 07 - - 07 -01 -11 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 MECHANICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, City Hall 03 -16 -14 03 -16 -14 03 -16 -12 03 -16 -12 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1 Yr. Term, On -Call, CC Appt'd Reps. 12/31 /11 12/31/11 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP Council Apptd. Rep - 3 Year Term Edward Cawley (Apptd Citizen Rep) 12 -31 -12 PARK AND RECREATION ADV. COMM. 3 Year Term Meets 2 Tues. 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -11 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly, City Hall Stanley G. Gonner (Master) 11 -02 -11 *Harlan J. Willenborg (Master) 11 -02 -11 Vacant (Term of Swift) (At- Large) 11 -02 -12 Dan Harris (At Large) 11 -02 -12 Paul Papin (at will) (Journeyman) 11 - - SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY CMTE 1 Yr Terms, Terms, Meets Quarterly 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31 /11 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31 /11 12/31 /11 81 -3. Electrical Code Board. ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD (a) Board Established. In order to determine the suitability of alternative materials and methods of installation; to provide for reasonable interpretations of this code; to serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the building official; to advise the city council on all electrical regulations and procedures; and to provide for examining applicants for electrical maintenance license and issuing electrical maintenance license, there is hereby created the electrical code board. (b) Membership. The electrical code board shall consist of seven (7) members appointed by the city council. Six (6) members shall have a background or experience in electrical engineering, electrical contracting, electrical installation, or electrical maintenance, and one (1) member shall be appointed from the public at large. (c) Term Of Office. The term of office of all board members shall be three (3) years. (d) Rules And Regulations. The electrical code board shall make such rules and prescribe such procedures as may be reasonably necessary for its operation, except that such rules shall include the following: (1) Board Chairperson. The chairperson of the board shall be a member of the board elected annually by a majority of the board. (2) Secretary Of The Board. The building official or designee shall be secretary of the board. The secretary shall arrange for meetings and prepare and keep such minutes and records and perform such other clerical work as the board may direct. (3) Quorum. Three (3) members shall constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three (3) members of the board shall be necessary to pass any motion. (4) Service Until Appointment Of Successor. Upon completion of the term office, members of the board shall continue to serve in their full capacity until their successor has been duly appointed. (5) Meetings. Regular meetings of the board shall be held on the fourth (4th) Monday in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Special meetings may be called from time to time by the chairperson, the secretary, or the city manager. When the day fixed for any regular meeting of the board falls upon a day designated as a legal, national, or city holiday, such meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day not a holiday. The secretary shall give notice to the members of the board if there is no business filed with the secretary to be heard by the board by noon on the Wednesday prior to the regular meeting date and such regular meeting shall stand cancelled. The secretary shall provide notice of the cancellation of the meeting in the same manner as notice of a regular meeting. Members of the board shall attend at least two- thirds ( of all scheduled meetings within a twelve (12) month period. If any member does not attend such prescribed number of meetings, it shall constitute grounds for the board to recommend to the city council that said member be replaced. (6) Attendance. The attendance of all members shall be entered on the minutes by the secretary. (7) Conformity With Open Meetings Law. All meetings shall be held in conformance with provisions of the Iowa open meetings law. (8) Minutes. The electrical code board shall file with the city council a copy of the minutes of each meeting of the board within ten (10) business days after such meeting. (9) Administrative Policies. All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procedural policies of the city shall govern the board in all of its operations. (10) Duties When Serving As An Appeals Board. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the building official on any requirements resulting from the enforcement of this code may appeal from such decision to the board and said board shall serve as an appeal board. In case the aggrieved party is a member of said board, said member shall be disqualified as a member of the board acting as an appeal board until the person aggrieved has been heard and a decision rendered. The appeal shall be made by the person aggrieved, giving written notice of such appeal to the building official within seven (7) days of receipt of decision from which the appeal is taken. The electrical code board, sitting as an appeal board, shall meet within ten (10) business days after receiving such notice and render a decision within five (5) business days thereafter. Any interested party, including the building official, shall have the right to present their case to the appeal board, whose decision shall be final unless appealed to the district court as provided by law. The board of appeals may reverse or modify a decision of the building official only on finding that: a. The building official had incorrectly interpreted the provision of this code; or b. The decision of the building official creates an unnecessary hardship upon the appellant. The board of appeals shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims made regarding the use of alternates. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified in this code. (e) Limitations Of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. In so modifying or reversing such decision of the building official, the board of appeals may authorize any alternate to the decision of the building official and the provisions, provided it finds the proposed material or method of construction is satisfactory for the use intended and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed by this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, durability, and safety. 81 -4. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain any electrical system or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. The doing of any act, or the omission of any act, declared to be unlawful by this code or any code or ordinance herein adopted by reference shall be deemed a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any such unlawful act is committed, continued, or permitted; and, upon conviction, shall be punishable as provided in title 1, chapter 4 of the city of Dubuque code of ordinances. The penalty therein provided shall be cumulative with and in addition to the revocation, cancellation, or forfeiture of any license or permit elsewhere in this code provided for violation thereof. Masterpiece on the Mississippi 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 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). DATE: AP g / ,7 6 / ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: L L C ' 7)tt / C C c V / 7 ✓ c' it , i7 (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) ADDRESS: 3 / 6 - 3 the C:1 ?� S i� /� (7, Af/ 4r /f (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS:�� =� CA L UdiG(8 / WI 7 � Y ADDRESS: -' /0 C A /ZhiL L& Ak VI OCCUPATION:. f e iJi �;!Lr�ti iv lZk' het /f POSITION WITH COMPANY: 131J5 4(4A/4C C/` HOME PHONE: l) (12 ' S 7 - 76 ' f ( BUSINESS PHONE: .J CO � ,Y 7 E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: 4 / / 7 / - ( 1 ) git-AA � C r f ke t i ,b � � x � y � S 4X1'6 f('z.Jcc A S - J 1ZIdVri144k1 • (Z k '44 d .3) ' (7 i,' %3 , LL r e j( CAL C L.7I f C. 't CZ.i> 5//1Pc / ' d ,c=1 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING. $ /� �;� /g y NAME: L7'k At / /ft 7041\461_ /bt Ohl / '} T' 4- L X l� i� l �v`L. b pit chit / ; < <v' e) c7 E P/ it L .5 tf e L.' !_ v /3 K AA; ft 3S E' � C-/ r?%. ,y k^l - l� `C/ /ttL / 5' - �/ /Hi= EC71 / C,4,c. s l ...511‘)01-17 /3 H ELJ )L LIST TWO REFERENCES: V/�/�' 9 NAME: /a /1(L N( % LL-1 C e NAME: S %E CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION / ADDRESS: ADDRESS: C / 77 //A L•I- Dubuque big Ai-America 'V 2007 /i /7,rr CIS it 41 / & `E.>) F .-- cI L c'. .��L �HF hllE�� y /t4 LL— Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. C t5 . Name: L' L C-(/Z CA 1 - C 17E' 6. A Are you currently se 1 a City Boar or Commiss' SIGNATURE: G d`-1,CA- If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563 / 589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. RECEIVED 1 1 APR I3 PM2:44 City Cleat's Office Dubuque, IA Masterpiece on the Mississippi 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 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). DATE: ADVISORY BSARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: NAM �J J BUSINESS: .,g / ° t�G(/ADDRESS: / OCCUPATION: HOME PHONE: E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: WHAT CONT IBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STAT REASON FOR 'PLYING: LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: C 0 J NAME: C Are you currently SIGNATURE: Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. on a Cit Bard or Commission: CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION POSITION WITH COMPANY: BUSINESS PHONE: ADDRESS: ADDRESS: Dubuque httsil 2007 oards /commissions require State of Iowa ender Balance co pliance) ADDRESS: 3 76 () 4)l 7e AO) (City of Dubuque residency required) If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. RECEIVED 11 APR -4 AM 8: 0 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, 1A Chapter 2 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 8 -2 -1: CREATED: There is hereby created a human rights commission. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -2: COMPOSITION: The human rights commission created by this chapter shall consist of nine (9) members. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -3: APPOINTMENT; TERMS; FILLING OF VACANCIES: The human rights commission members shall be appointed by the city council for terms of three (3) years each and shall serve thereafter until a successor has been appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. Appointments shall take into consideration the various racial, religious, cultural and social groups of the city. (Ord. 18 -09, 4- 6 -2009) 8 -2-4: OFFICERS: The human rights commission created by this chapter shall elect from its own membership, at its regular March meeting, its chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The commission shall fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of the unexpired term. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -5: COMPENSATION: The members of the human rights commission created by this chapter shall serve without compensation; provided, that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business and such shall be within the limits established in the city budget. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -6: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: In the event a member of the human rights commission created by this chapter has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings without being excused by the chairperson, the commission by majority vote may certify such fact to the city council and petition the city council to declare a vacancy by reason of such unexcused absence and appoint a successor to fill such vacancy. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -7: RULES: The human rights commission created by this chapter may adopt, amend, or rescind such rules as may be necessary for the conduct of its business. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -8: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings: The human rights commission shall meet not less than monthly on a regular basis. B. Special Meetings; Notice: The chairperson, the vice chairperson, or any three (3) members of the human rights commission may call a special meeting by giving at least twenty four (24) hours' notice to every other member of the commission. The call for a special meeting shall include an agenda and only matters included in that agenda may be acted on at the meeting. C. Conformance With Open Meetings Law: All meetings of the human rights commission shall be held in conformance with the Iowa open meetings law D. Attendance: Members of the human rights commission shall attend at least two- thirds ( of all regularly scheduled meetings within any twelve (12) month period. If any member does not attend such prescribed number of meetings, it shall constitute grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that said member be replaced. Attendance of all members shall be entered on the minutes. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -9: QUORUM: A quorum of the human rights commission shall be five (5) members. A majority of the members present and voting shall be necessary for the passage of any motion. The chairperson shall vote as a member of the commission. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -10: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS: All records of the human rights commission shall be public except charges, complaints, reports of investigations, statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation of any charges shall be closed records. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -11: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS: No member of the human rights commission or its staff shall disclose the filing of a charge, the information gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory or unfair practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission has held a public hearing upon a complaint filed in connection with such charge. This section does not prevent any complainant, witness, or other person from publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein complained of. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -12: POWERS AND DUTIES: The human rights commission created by this chapter shall have the following powers and duties: 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 shall 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 shall, in a proper case, issue the subpoena. Refusal to obey such subpoena shall be subject to punishment for contempt. D. To issue such publication and reports of investigations and research as in the judgment of the commission shall promote civil and respectful behavior which shall tend 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. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -13: CITY POLICIES APPLICABLE TO COMMISSION OPERATIONS: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of the city shall govern the human rights commission in all its operations. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) 8 -2 -14: SUBPOENAS: The human rights commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations under this title. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the same limitations as would apply for county attorney subpoenas. (Ord. 18 -09, 4 -6 -2009) Kevin Firnstahl - Re: Human Rights Commission Application RFf From: Shayna Nesteby <shayna.nesteby @gmail.com> To: Kevin Firnstahl < Kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 5/2/2011 8:08 AM Subject: Re: Human Rights Commission Application CC: Kelly Larson <Klarson @cityofdubuque.org> Thank you for understanding, Shayna Boxleiter Home: 563 - 513 -2281 Cell: 563 - 543 -6146 11 MAY -2 AM 8: 16 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA Mr. Firnsthahl and Ms. Larson, Some personal issues have arrived that will not allow me to make the time commitment if I were to be accepted to the Human Rights Commission at this time. If I could be taken off the list for now, when the time is right I would like to be considered again. I am sorry for the late notice. "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." -Leo F. Buscaglia Page 1 of 1 On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM, Kevin Firnstahl < Kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> wrote: Shayna Boxleiter, Thank you for your application to the City of Dubuque's Human Rights Commission. I anticipate your application will be reviewed by the City Council at the May 2 meeting with appointments taking place at the May 16 meeting. The City Council strongly encourages applicants to attend the initial meeting (5/2) to introduce yourself, speak in support of your appointment and be available to answer questions related to your application. City Council meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the second -floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. You are welcome to leave following this agenda item. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. Kevin S. Firnstahl, Assistant City Clerk City of Dubuque, Iowa 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 563.589.4120 kfirnsta@acityofdubuque.orq file: / /C: \Documents and Settings \kfirnsta \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4DBE668DDBQ... 5/2/2011 (4/15/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission From: To: Date: Subject: Donald Loeffeholz 405 Peach Street East Dubuque, IL 61025 931 - 551 -5258 <support @civicplus.com> <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <klarson @cityofdubuque.org> 4/15/2011 10:38 AM Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Human Rights Commission Name:: Shayna Boxleiter Home Address:: 350 Hill Street Home Phone Number:: 563 - 513 -2281 Business Name and Address:: Jefferson Middle School 1105 Althauser Ave Business Phone Number:: 563 - 552 -4700 Occupation:: Teacher Email Address:: shayna.nesteby @gmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Some experiences I have that would qualify me for this commission would be the many diverse groups of people I associate with on a regular basis. My morals and ethics are not based on one particular rule /law or religion. I base my life and the decisions I make on an individual basis and what I feel is right. Some education I possess that would qualify me for this commission is my lifelong education in Dubuque schools. I attended Bryant, Washington, Senior, NICC, and UD. Growing up my parents made sure I met and learned about people from all backgrounds. That has helped me to be open- minded and respectful to others. I also deal with many situations on a daily basis now working at Jefferson Middle School with young teens dealing with varying issues. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I feel like I could contribute to this commission because I am a young professional. I also want to be more involved in my community and try to make small changes that would make a big impact. List two reference with names and addresses:: Rich Hatcher 1105 Althauser Ave Dubuque, Iowa 52001 563 - 552 -4720 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Page 1 RECEIVED 11 APR 15 AM I I : 58 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA (4/15/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 2 Signature:: S. Boxleiter Date:: 04/15/2011 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 4/15/2011 10:37:54 AM Submitted from IP Address: 209.56.9.40 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 (4/15/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 2 Signature:: S. Boxleiter Date:: 04/15/2011 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 4/15/2011 10:37:54 AM Submitted from IP Address: 209.56.9.40 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 Kevin Firnstahl - RE: Human Rights Commission Application From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: Ms. Kimberly Schroeder, Kevin S. Firnstahl, Assistant City Clerk City of Dubuque, Iowa 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 563.589.4120 kfirnsta(acityofdubuaue.orq kim schroeder <twigdog @msn.com> <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org> 4/29/2011 11:07 AM RE: Human Rights Commission Application IMAGE.jpg Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:05:02 -0500 From: Kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org To: twigdog @msn.com CC: Klarson @cityofdubuque.org Subject: Human Rights Commission Application Page 1 of 2 Mr. Firnstahl, I am emailing to ask that my application be pulled back at this time. My brother has recently been diagnosed with ALS and in the near future I will be moving out of Dubuque to be able to help him as his disease progresses. Please excuse the short notice, Kim Schroeder Thank you for your application to the Human Rights Commission! I anticipate the City Council will review your application at the May 2 City Council meeting with appointment scheduled for the May 16 meeting. The City Council strongly encourages all applicants to attend the initial meeting (5/2) to introduce themselves, speak in support of your appointment and be available for possible questions from the City Council. City Council meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the second -floor Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. fi le: / /C: \Documents and Settings \kfirnsta \Local Settings \Temp \XPgrpwise \4DBA9BF3DB... 4/29/2011 (4/12/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission From: <support@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <klarson @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 4/11/2011 6:16 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board /Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Human Rights Commission Name:: Kimberly Schroeder Home Address:: 2577 Greeley St, Dubuque, IA Home Phone Number:: 563- 581 -7379 Business Name and Address:: Grant Regional Health Center 507 S. Monroe St Lancaster, WI 53813 Business Phone Number:: 608 - 723 -3236 Occupation:: Physical Therapist Email Address:: twigdog @msn.com 77 /a( // Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: My experience as a Physical Therapist for 18 years; one year teaching high school in Denver, IA; 3 years teaching night classes at Ivy Tech State College in Indiana have allowed me to work with a variety of people. In addition, I was in the Navy Reserves and augmented to Afghanistan which further diversified my experiences. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: My reasons for applying include a desire to contribute to society now that I am no longer contributing as a drilling reservist. Additionally, I believe because of my experience in such a variety of areas would allow me to bring a diverse background to the commission. Working as a physical therapist I have dealt with a variety of cultures including while working in Frankfort, Indiana. The county was 30% Hispanic and learning to deal with the culture differences and language barriers further exposed me to the difficulties faced by minorities. List two reference with names and addresses:: Corey Weydert Director of Rehabilitation Grant Regional Health Center 507 South Monroe St Lancaster, WI 53813 Lynn Coates PTA Grant Regional Health Center 507 South Monroe St Lancaster, WI 53813 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: No If yes, which ?: Select One Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: No 0. 6 = m C CL N �- J _0 7. rn cp 0 m >E 0 (D 0 Page 1 (4/12/2011) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 2 If yes, which ?: Select One Signature:: Kimberly Schroeder Date:: 4/11/11 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 4/11/2011 6:14:26 PM Submitted from IP Address: 173.19.237.123 Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /forms.aspx ?FID =75 T13E CITY OF DT B BOARD/COMMISSION CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA APPLICATION Masterpiece On the Mississippi 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 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Haman Rights Commission (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: Marcos Rubinstein ADDRESS: 663 Fepelon PI, Dubuque IA 52001 (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: IT and Political Consultant ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: IT and Political Consultant POSITION WITH COMPANY: Self / Owner HOME PHONE: 563.588.0418 BUSINESS PHONE: 563.580.5036 E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): Marcos.Rubinstein @gmail.com EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: DATE: November 16, 2010 I am a Human Rights Board Commissioner, and former Chair of it and of DCAP WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: I can bring the Latino /Hispanic perspective to the Commission LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: Anthony Allen, Chair, H.R. Commission ADDRESS: (563) 517 - 7181 NAME:Graciela Caneiro, Dean, Clarke UniversityADDRESs: 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently setafin SIGNATURE: ty Board ' r Com sion: Yes Name: Humman Rights Commission If questions, cont City Clerk's Office, City all, 60 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563 /589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names 'II be dropped from the list after a one -year period. RECEIVED 10 NOV I 7 PM 12: 58 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA Safe Community Advisory Committee 2 -9 -1: Commission Created: There is hereby created the Safe Community Advisory Committee to have such powers and responsibilities as hereinafter provided. 2 -9 -2: Mission: The mission of the Committee shall be to monitor the implementation and progress of the Safe Community Task Force recommendations. 2 -9 -3: Internal Organization and Rules: The Committee may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with City or State Code. 2 -9 -4: Procedures for Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the City shall govern the Committee in all its operations. 2 -9 -5: Membership: The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall consist of nine (9) residents of the City of Dubuque, appointed by the City Council. 2 -9 -6: Terms: The term of office for members of the Safe Community Advisory Committee shall begin January 1, 2011 and end on December 31, 2011. 2 -9 -7: Vacancies: Vacancies caused by death, resignation, or otherwise shall be promptly filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of office. 2 -9 -8: Officers /Organization: The Committee shall choose annually, from its own membership, a chairperson and vice chairperson. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the Committee. The Committee shall fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of the unexpired term. 2 -9 -9: Meetings: 1. Regular Meetings. The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall meet quarterly. 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of three (3) members. 3. Open Meetings. All meetings shall be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. 4. Attendance. a. In the event a member of the Safe Community Advisory Committee, created by this Chapter, has been absent for two (2) or more consecutive meetings of the Committee, without being excused by the chairperson, it shall be grounds for the Committee to recommend to the City Council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. b. Attendance shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. 5. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Committee shall be filed with the City Council within ten (10) working days after each meeting. 6. Quorum. Five (5) members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of at least five (5) members shall be necessary for the adoption of any resolution. 2 -9 -10: Compensation: The members of the Safe Community Advisory Committee created by this Chapter shall serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official Committee business and such shall be within the limits established in the City budget. 2 -9 -11: Removal: The City Council may remove any member of any board or committee which it has established. 2 -9 -12: Powers: The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: 1. Monitor the implementation and progress of the Safe Community Task Force recommendations. 2. Serve as conduit for information to the City Manager. 3. Provide reports to the City Council as needed. 4. Research and tasks as assigned by the City Council. 2 -9 -13: Sunset of Safe Community Advisory Committee: The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall cease to exist on December 31, 2011. TILE C[TY c, DUB Masterpiece or; the Mississippi 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 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and /or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: BUSINESS: OCCUPATION: Akk r12)3 HOME PHONE: - \ - (SA 0 9- SIGNATURE: ••• ".• rt >•v•s %r• LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: -V-)k.). V'CLx,NC, the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. E CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION State of Iowa Gen (City of Dubuque residency - . fired) I = - a1 ( ome boards /commissions requ' NAME: Y Yta3t d,QA C1S ADDRESS: E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): a c1( C S !-1 )C"t'A QK\e \ (.kJJ , 0-0m DATE: DA c9 / C))V Balance compliance) ADDRESS: POSITION WITH COMPANY: {k BUSINESS PHONE: 5LQ3- `-1/4Dl EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: • OV. \RP. k O \'YA.O'c.0 Vc\.\id c`(1 CArr \Ml c\ \ Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: I Name: , If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. Fax 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. \Dv\cd,L2_ ' AI . ckt.,) � x Xl tic of k\ \o\N a vo t�� t �i xc ADDRESS: &A) 5e,ei L✓\ ��. �5 \ vJ 5 BOO 1 NAME: ADDRESS: L \ 5 g � }} - Y � 1 c • Specific ttashtit3n� be auectdd t`o pis . -conflict of interest. For fu her clanfication, a situation arise , contact i (f� RECEIVED 10 OCT 28 PM to 26 City Clerk's Office Dubuque, IA 5635573138 2011 -04 -20 13:35:28 —0500 'Tl tC i`!7Y T F A1nstc,iriecC' i t? the a�I �t �:i77r}71 Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important rote in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised When the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at e later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). Apr 0 0, S4 G� � �t DATE: ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: 9/fMI ' � y %S t karsfj ftc-e . (Some boardsfcornmissions r re State of tows ender Balance compliance) NAME: " � as ,1 4pQ ADDRESS: // + iI.%vershlyy s Al (City of Dubuque rtesiid m ency arred) BUSINESS: AfOriheQ / 4 GO64m 44/ 6/ BDRESS: l c dtci o '__r; OCCUPATION: ` 1'7ifT - POSITION WITH COMPANY: d -y +'it ? -j'. y'' HOME PHONE: 3) 32 '^G a' 3 fir. /) BUSINESS PHONE: (� S,.)�. 5+'•'37/Q --y! E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): .dgij , e ? ,citue t EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: 11/ '+�/' .k do +uF� /d ti � drat' a a _Ate,,_._ .e .. ,, o fin way ' 4 C .ii Je'.m lu WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: SIGNATURE: PRINTERS PLUS p. 2/2 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION es" LIST TWO REFERENCES: c /? _ NAME: M,c- C3 U ADDRESS: d LL �,_ g. ik�.r7 1/4. NAME: .."° 4±. if;4*. ADDRESS:C 2 �j% K cFC+ Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. ,� / Are you currently = -wing on a Boa • •r Commission: 0 Name: p e' _ - S If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13 St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589.4120. Fax 563/ 589 -0890, www.cltyofdubuque.org, All names will be d,Locced from the Iistpfter a one-year period. RECEIVED 11 APR 21 AM 10: 36 City Cierk's Office Dubuque, IA