The URL can be used to link to this page

Boards and Commisisons Application Review and AppointmentVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday, March 19, 2012 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON THEIR POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT Cable TV Commission 1 three -year term through July 1, 2014 (last of 7 newly created positions) Applicant: Ronald Tigges, 4927 Wildflower Drive APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Civil Service Commission (Mayor appointment) 1 three -year term through April 6, 2015 (Expiring term of Takes) Applicant: Betty Takes 1245 Dunleith Court This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law Proof of publication on 30 -day notice of list of applicants 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 Amy Wagner Douglas Brotherton *Michael A. Santillo Charles Daoud Steven R. Accinelli 09 -14 -12 09 -14 -13 09 -14 -13 09 -14 -14 09 -14 -14 AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Cali *Steve Horsfield Linda Lucy Marianne Krause Tom Henschel Vacant (Term of Stiles) (By Board Vote) 01 -03 -02 (County) 12 -31 -02 (County) 12 -31 -08 (CityzAC) 01 -03 -14 (CityZAC) 01 -03 -14 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Year Term, Meets on Call *Vacant Randall J. Klauer Michael A. Ruden Darlene Burds Ron Koppes (By Board Vote) (City ZBA) 02 -15 -11 (CityZBA) 02 -15 -11 (County) 02 -15 -11 (County) 02 -15 -11 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 4th Tues., 4:30, Library Brd Rm. Ellen H Henkels Julie Steffen *Geri Shafer Louise Kames Marina O'Rourke Rosenow Susan Riedel Paul Hemmer (Bus /Prof) 06 -30 -12 (Bus /Prof Dist) 06 -30 -12 (At Large) 06 -30 -12 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 (Arts) 06 -30 -13 BOARD OF APPEALS - BUILDING CODE Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Vacant (Term of Anglese) (At Lrg) 08 -01 -11 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 CABLE TV COMMISSION Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Vacant Kevin Stevens Jennifer Tigges George Herrig Sr. Carol Hoverman Pauline Maloney Alan Vincent 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 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 (Realtor) 01 -01 -14 (Constr) 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -16 01 -01 -17 01 -01 -17 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 (Term of Field) Barb Kurt 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -12 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 06 -29 -13 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Elizabeth Takes *Daniel White James Schilling 04 -06 -12 04 -06 -13 04 -06 -14 COMMUNITY DEVEL ADV. COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg. /Housing Theresa Caldwell (Low/M Inc A) 02 -15 -13 Peter Koshakji (At Large) 02 -15 -13 Paula Maloy, SVM (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 Abagail Smith (Low/M Inc Area) 02 -15 -14 Thomas Wainwright (At Large) 02 -15 -15 Adam Rathje (Low /M Inc A) 02 -15 -15 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term; Meets Bi- Monthly Bob Schmidt Paul J. Uhlrich James Dixon Dan Hammel Ronald Mueller Elaine L. Reiss *Kevin Pfohl (Elec. Bkground) 05 -21 -12 (Elec. Bkground) 05 -21 -12 (Elec. Con.) 05 -21 -14 (Jour/Maint) 05 -21 -14 (At Large) 05 -21 -14 (Elec. Engr.) 05 -21 -14 (JouriMaint) 05 -21 -14 ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3 Year Term, Meets on Call *Rick Stein Dan LoBianco Doug Stillings Richard Van [ten Kelley Deutmeyer Dave Baker Peggy Murray Mike Van Milligen Daniel White (At Large) 2 -15 -12 (At Large) 2 -15 -12 (At Large) 2 -15 -12 (from LRP) 2 -15 -13 (IDED) 2 -15 -13 (Intl Labor) 2 -15 -13 (IA Workforce Dev) 2 -15 -14 (Council Rep) 2 -15 -14 (NICC) 2 -15 -14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term Meets 1st Tues. 5 p.m. City Hall Annex Gayle Walter Aditi Sinha Vacant - Youth (Term of Miller) Michael J. Buelow Chad Oberdoerster Vacant (Term of Klosermann) Stacey Splittstoesser 10 -01 -12 10 -01 -13 06 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 10 -01 -13 10 -01 -14 10 -01 -14 As prepared for the 3119/12 Council meeting HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMM. Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg D. Joseph Rapp (old Main Interim) 07 -01 -12 Mary Loney Bichell (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Vacant (Term of Knight) (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Christine Olson (At Large) 07 -01 -12 Robert McDonell (Jackson Pk) 07 -01 -13 John E. Whalen, MD (w. two 07 -01 -13 Christopher J. Wand (ArchlAt Lg) 07 -01 -14 *David Klavitter (Langworthy) 07 -01 -14 Mitzi Krey (Cathedral) 07 -01 -14 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4th Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed Bldg Amy Eudaley 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 Mitzi Krey 08 -17 -14 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Yr. Term, Meets 6xlYear *Jim Holz (From Hsg) 08 -17 -12 Dorothy Culbertson (From Hsg) 09 -08 -12 Doris M. Hingtgen (At Large) 09 -08 -12 Dorothy Schwendinger (From Hsg) 08 -17 -13 John V. Walsh (At Large) 09 -08 -13 HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues. 4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg. Paul Newman *Robert Schaub Vacant (Term of Kinsella) Vacant (Term of Matheos) David Young Vacant (Term of Moore) Fred Miller 01 -11 -12 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -13 01 -11 -14 01 -11 -14 01 -11 -15 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. 4:30 Annex Regine Ronek Mitzi Krey Judie Root Andrea Beacham Michael Elliot Miguel Jackson *Anthony Allen Kurt Hansen R.R.S. Stewart 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -13 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -14 01 -01 -15 01 -01 -15 01 -01 -15 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION - 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qtrly; 4th Wednesday 3 p.m. City Hall "A" Brad Chalmers Ashlie Simonson *Gary Ruden Stephen V. Reisdorf Paul Lassance 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr Term, Meets 4th Thurs. 4 p.m.Library Paula Connors John Anderson - Bricker Mike Willis *Diann Guns Fred Miller David Hammer Jenny Leigh Harris 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -15 07 -01 -15 LONG RANGE PLAN'G ADV COMM. 3 Yr Term Meets 3rd Wed. 7p.m. Fed Bldg John Pregler Chad Darter Charles Winterwood, MD *James F. Prochaska Craig Beytien Richard Van [ten Alan Vincent 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 (Ent zone Rep) 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 MECHANICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term - Meets Qrtly, City Hall Michael P. Kelly Paul J. Papin Ronald Billmeyer Gary Hillard *Tom W. Giese Corey Valaskey David Grothe 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -13 03 -16 -14 03 -16 -14 03 -16 -15 03 -16 -15 MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1 Yr. Term, On -Call, CC Appt'd Reps. Gail Chavenelle Connie Twining 12/31/12 12/31/12 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP Council Apptd. Rep - 3 Year Term Edward Cawley (Apptd Citizen Rep) 12 -31 -12 PARK AND RECREATION 3 Year Term Meets 2 "d Tues. 4:30 p.m ADV. COMM. . Bunker Hill Robert Blocker Karen C. Lyness David Schlueter Paul Hoffmann Chuck Harris Kenneth Klinge Evelyn Nadeau 06 -30 -12 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -13 06 -30 -14 06 -30 -14 06 -30 -14 PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly, City Hall Stanley G. Gonner (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 -02 -12 *Harlan J. Willenborg (Master) 11 -02 -14 SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY CMTE 1 Yr Terms, Terms, Meets Quarterly Anthony Allen Mary Rae Bragg Diane Callahan Jonathan Cheatham Rachel Daack Ann Ernst Doug Stillings Susan Stork Amanda Elkins 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31/11 12131111 12131111 12131111 12/31/11 12/31/11 12/31/11 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADV CMS 3 Yr Terms, Meets Quarterly Kevin Lynch Joyce Connors Michael Coty Betty Phillips Louise Thurn Larissa Filimonenko Sheila Castenada Dick Landis Jill Connors Annalee Ward Jeffrey Jochum Phyllis Lee Pat McNamara (Council Rep) (Council Rep) 2/1/13 2/1/13 211113 211114 211114 2/1/14 2/1/14 2/1/14 211115 211115 211115 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD 3 yr. Term, Meet Monthly, 2 "d Thurs. Fed Bldg Matthew Esser Rhonda Knight R.R.S. Stewart George Enderson *Joel Lightcap 07 -30 -12 07 -30 -13 07 -30 -14 07 -30 -14 07 -30 -14 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 15t Wed. 6:30 Fed Bldg Charles Miller Stephen Hardie Patrick Norton Eugene Bird Jr. Martha E. Christ Thomas Henschel Ron Smith 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -12 07 -01 -13 (Airport zc) 07 -01 -13 07 -01 -14 (Airport zc) 07 -01 -14 07 -01 -14 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5 Yr Term; Meets 4th Thurs. 4 pm Fed Bldg William J. Gibbs Jeff Cremer Heath Hutchinson Michael A. Ruden Randall J. Klauer 03 -25 -12 03 -25 -13 03 -25 -14 (Airport ZBA) 03 -25 -15 (Airport ZBA) 03 -25 -16 ❑ = Indicates State - mandated board /commission subject to 2012 Gender Balance Law. Prepared by: Barry A. Lindahl, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 583 -4113 ORDINANCE NO. 14 -12 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 542 ESTABLISHING THE CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION BY REMOVING THE THIRTY (30) DAY PUBLICATION REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 2 -11 -5 AND PROVIDING FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS IN SECTION 2 -11 -7 Section 1. Ordinance No. 5 -12, Section 2 -11 -5 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2 -11 -5. Membership. 1. The Commission consists of seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. Section 2. Ordinance No. 5 -12, Section 2 -11 -7 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2 -11 -7. Term. For the initial appointments, three (3) of the appointments will be for terms ending July 1, 2014 and four (4) of the appointments will be for terms ending July 1, 2015. Thereafter, each member of the Commission will hold office for three (3) years and until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. The term of office of each member will commence July 1 in the year in which the member is appointed. Vacancies occurring on the Commission through death, resignation, or permanent removal from the City will be filled by the mayor with the approval of the city council, but such appointments will be made to fill out the unexpired term for which the appointment is made. Attest: Section 3. This Ordinance takes effect on publication. Passed, approved and adopted the 20thday of February Kevin S. Fii :nstahl, fi'r Clerk , 2012. Roy D. ol, Mayor OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE O. 5-12 REPEALING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF OR FINANCES TITLE 11 RIGHTS OF WAY, CHAPTER 3 CABLE TELEVISION, ARTICLE B COMMUNITY TELE. PROGRAMMING COMMISSION AND ARTICLE C CABLE REGULATORY COMMISSION AND ADOPTING TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ARTICLE 11 CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THE CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION Whereas, City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 11, Article 3B provides for the Community Tele-Programming Commission; and Whereas, Title 11, Article 3C provides for the Cable Regulatory Commission; and Whereas, the city council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to merge the two previously established commissions to form one commission to be known as the Cable Television Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Articles 11-3B and 11-3C of are repealed. Section 2. The following new Title 2, Article 11 is hereby adopted: ARTICLE 11 CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION 2-11-1. Commission Created. There is hereby created a Cable Television Commission. 2-11-2. Purpose. The purposes of the Commission are as follows: 1. To develop, in respect to community programming and cable regulation, policies that will govern: a. The use and protection of equipment and facilities; b. All training programs; c. The priorities and scheduling for use of channel tirne; d. The daily regulation 'and administrailon of the cable franchise; e. The resolution of subscriber complaints which could not be resolved satisfactorily by the cable manager; and, f. Other matters pertaining to community programming or cable services in Dubuque which may arise. 2. 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. 3. To encourage interest in and development of decidedly local community programming. 4. To encourage cooperation and cordial relations between community programmers, cable subscribers, and the local cable manager and the local cable manager's staff. 5. To identify and support organization of subcommunities to be responsible for the channels reserved for public, education, and government programming. 6. To advise the following: a. 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; b. The city council on expenditure of any funds designated by a franchise for PEG equipment and facilities; and, c. The city council on any matter relating to the cable franchise or system. 7. To promulgate and administer through the city manager all policies, rules, and procedures relating to community programming. 8. To keep abreast of developments in cable technologies, services, and programming and to become competent in cable regulation, finances, and standards of operation. 9. To act through the city manager as the local regulatory agent of the cable franchise and to monitor the operation of the cable system. 10. 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. 11. To evaluate its own proceedings and actions and all community programming and cable related activities. 12. To provide any cable user in 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 city or state 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. 1. The Commission consists of seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. The mayor must publish notice of the names of persons selected for appointment no less than thirty (30) days prior to a vote by the city council. 2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. 3. Special Qualifications. a. In its appointments, the city council will endeavor to achieve a broad representation of the subcommunities and public interests which can take advantage of dedicated channels to benefit the residents 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 Dubuque and applicants who possess professional or experiential backgrounds in law, finances, administration, public relations, or telecommunication technologies. b. Members of the Commission who represent subcommunities utilizing dedicated channels are not be deemed to have a conflict of interest in the use of the equipment and facilities provided for that purpose solely because of their membership on the Commission. 2-11-6. Oath. Each porson, upon appointrue,nt or reappointruent to the Gornroission, imt exr_:‘-,cute: n 09th of officy; fat th (=! first rneotinij of the Comm ;',ion followinij the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to or within ten (10) days following the first meeting of the Commission. 2 -11 -7. Term. The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years. 2 -11 -8. Vacancies. Vacancies caused by death, resignation, or otherwise must be promptly filled by the city council for the unexpired term of office. 2 -11 -9. Officers /Organization. The Commission must choose annually, at the first meeting of each calendar year, from its own members, a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one (1) year. The Commission must fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of the unexpired term. 2- 11 -10. Meetings. 1. Regular Meetings. The Commission must meet not Tess than once each quarter. 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the commissioners. 3. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. 4. Attendance. a. 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. b. Attendance must be entered in the meeting minutes. 5. 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 the next Commission meeting. 6. Quorum. Four (4) members of the Commission 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 Cornnmission bLiSilie,Ss within the limits established in she city administrative polities and budget. 2- 11 -12. Removal. The city council may remove any commissioner as provided in the Iowa Code. 2- 11 -13. Powers. The Commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: 1. To assure that cable channels, equipment, and resources dedicated and reserved for community programming are used effectively, efficiently, and economically to afford subcommunities and individuals 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, 2. To assure full compliance with any franchises authorizing cable or video service in the City, 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. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of February 2012. /s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the day of , 2012. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk (3/12/2012) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 1 From: "support @civicplus.com" <support @civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <cnowack @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 3/12/2012 9:23 AM 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:: Cable Television Commission Name:: Ronald Tigges Home Address:: 4927 Wild Flower Drive Home Phone Number:: 563 - 583 -7128 Business Name and Address:: Digital Dubuque PO. Box 1652 Business Phone Number:: 563 - 583 -7128 Occupation:: Information Technology Specialist Email Address:: webmaster @websavvy.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I have experience with 7 previous terms on Cable the Regulatory Commission. I have 10 years previous experience with the DRA as a presiding judge over seeing and implementing rules and regulations in the pari - mutuel industry. I have 25 years multi -media production experience, purchasing and using equipment. I have produced 100's of shows and presentations over that time. I have run studio, camera, editing and production equipment at mediacom cable. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I would like to continue my service to the city. List two reference with names and addresses:: Gary Olsen - Dubuque Community Schools Craig Schaefer - Loras College Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees ?: Yes If yes, which ?: TV Cable Regulatory Commission Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before ?: Yes If yes, which ?: TV Cable Regulatory Commission Signature:: Ronald Tigges Date:: 3- 122012 Additional Information: Form r ubmittefiI on: :3/12/201'2 0_22:4:3 t \M (3/12/2012) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 2 Submitted from IP Address: 173.21.110.75 Referrer Page: No Referrer - Direct Link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /Forms.aspx ?FID =75 Page 1 of 2 ARTICLE V. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 5 Sec. 2 -178. Applicability; Provisions To Comply With Statutes: The provisions of this Article shall apply to those persons enumerated in Iowa Code section 400.6 and shall be in accordance with the laws of the State. (1976 Code, § 2 -178) Sec. 2 -179. Created: A Civil Service Commission is hereby created under and in accordance with the provisions of chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa. (Code 1976, § 2 -179) Sec. 2 -180. Qualifications Generally: Civil Service Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in chapter 39 of the Code of Iowa, and residents of the City preceding their appointment, and shall not hold or be a candidate for any office of public trust. The Human Rights Director shall, ex officio, be a member, without vote, of the Civil Service Commission. Civil Service Commissioners shall not buy from, sell to, or in any manner become parties, directly, to any contract to furnish supplies, material, or labor to the city in which they are Commissioners. (1976 Code, § 2 -180) Sec. 2 -181. Appointment; Term: The Mayor, with the approval of the Council, shall appoint three (3) Civil Service Commissioners who shall hold office, one until the first Monday in April of the second year, one until the first Monday in April of the third year, and one until the first Monday in April of the fourth year, after such appointment, whose successors shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years. (1976 Code, § 2 -181; Ord. 17 -98, § 1, 3 -16 -1998) Sec. 2 -182. Compensation: The Civil Service Commissioners shall serve without compensation. (1976 Code, § 2 -182) Sec. 2 -183. Chairperson; Clerk: The Civil Service Commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members and the City Clerk shall be the clerk of the Commission. (1976 Code, § 2 -183) Sec. 2 -184. Council To Furnish Meeting Room, Equipment, Recorder: The Council shall provide suitable rooms in which the Civil Service Commission may hold its meetings and supply the Commission with all necessary equipment and a qualified shorthand reporter to enable it properly to perform its duties. (1976 Code, § 2 -184) Sec. 2 -185. Record Of Meetings, Personnel To Be Kept: http:// www. sterlingcodifiers .com/IA/Dubuque /docbar.htm 7/9/2008 Page 2 of 2 The Civil Service Commission shall keep a record of all its meetings and also a complete individual service record of each civil service employee which record shall be permanent and kept up -to -date. (1976 Code, § 2 -185) Sec. 2 -186. Applicants To Be Examined: Examinations for the positions in the City civil service shall be applicable to and required of all applicants in accordance with the Civil Service Law, namely, I.C.A. chapter 400. (1976 Code, § 2 -186) Sec. 2 -187. Examinations To Be In Accordance With Statutes; Qualified Persons To Be Certified: The Civil Service Commission shall conduct examinations in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State relative thereto, and for the purpose of determining the qualifications of applicants for positions under civil service and shall duly certify to the Council a list of the qualified persons as set forth in I.C.A. chapter 400. (1976 Code, § 2 -187) Sec. 2 -188. Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals: Notwithstanding Sections 1 -20 through 1 -25 of this City Code, the Civil Service Commission shall adopt its own rules governing the procedure for the conduct of hearing appeals. (1976 Code, § 2 -188) Secs. 2 -189 -2 -198. Reserved: http:// www. sterlingcodifiers .com/IA/Dubuque /docbar.htm 7/9/2008 THE CITY OP DUB asier pit c e on the Mississippi CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Dubuque 1 1r 2uc7 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, 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 BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: C° Ui / (5Cht.)i SS-; o4-, (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: d ADDRESS: /..-445 (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: / 4,^c—C7 ,o) ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: POSITION WITH COMPANY: HOME PHONE: 56 -? S 8..) 3 BUSINESS PHONE: E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): 6G 7z-eac_, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: ; 6 t, / /.G(iL�r.� WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: /\ a%f vl y '- cJ i C°. .ii .rx.X�JL moo ! LIST TWO REFERENCES: `` Xi NAME: � - so--'' NAME: /l % c, - g 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. ADDRESS: c 72y I1jjp. ADDRESS: A.h. %; -1 'c Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: SIGNATURE: Name: !Ui/ se- 1 -41ic.—e hLe4./4- If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th 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. CITY OF DUBUQUE OFFICIAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that City of Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol will make appointments to the Civil Service Com- mission at a regular session of the Dubuque City Council on March 19, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street The list of appli- cants is as follows: Betty Takes, 1245 Dunleith Court Any Visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assis- tance or persons with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589 -4120 or TTY (563) 690 -6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. /s /Kevin 5. Firnstahl, City Clerk lt 2/17 STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: February 17, 2012, and for which the charge is $8.56. s 70,4, Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this /7Z:9 day o o � , 20 /of. . Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K. WESTERMEYER Commission Numoer 154885 2. fraarMilarri Notice is, hereby given :hat City 01 Dubuque Mayor 90), 3. Fuol will ntairo appointments to the Civil Service Com- miesion 01 reaular 4050M0 of the Dubuque Cri(y Council on March 22. 2012. at 6:30 p.m. in rne i:Fieoric Federal Upilaina, 350 '1:!. 6th stresrr The list of appli- cants is me follows: (fatty Takes, 1245 DunIsith Court 10:,, Visual or hearing impairer! persons needing sfaecial sssim rance or persons with special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office rt (563) 51'264120 or TTY (553) 690-6678. at least 41 hours prior to the mestingr Ms/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: February 17, 2012, and for which the charge is $8.56. Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this /7 day of , 20 ft=-. City of Dubque Board /Commission Airport Commission Airport Zoning Commission Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Building Code Board of Appeals Cable TV Commission City Board of Review Civic Center Commission Civil Service Commission Community Development Advisory Commission Electrical Code Board Enterprise Zone Commission Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission Historic Preservation Commission Housing Commission Housing Code Appeals Board Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Human Rights Commission Investment Oversight Advisory Commission Library Board of Trustees Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Mechanical Board Mediacom Charitable Foundation Mississippi River Partnership Council Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Plumbing Board Safe Community Advisory Committee Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Transit Advisory Board • Zoning Advisory Commission Zoning Board of Adjustment TOTALS: All City Boards TOTALS: State Gender Balance Boards Updated February 6, 2012 Male 4 2 3 1 4 3 4 2 2 5 6 7 4 5 3 4 2 4 4 4 7 7 0 1 5 3 3 5 3 6 5 118 35 Female Total 1 5 5 5 7 6 2 1 6 1 3 1 2 1 4 1 2 2 3 7 0 3 5 1 3 0 0 2 0 2 0 6 8 2 1 0 70 17 5 5 3 9 7 9 7 9 10 7 5 9 5 7 7 7 2 Vacant 1 1 1 1 State Gender Balance State Gender Balance State Gender Balance State Gender Balance 1 1 State Gender Balance 3 1 7 5 2 9 13 5 7 5 193 11 55 3 State Gender Balance State Gender Balance State Gender Balance State Gender Balance 69.16A Gender balance. 1. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of the state established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced. No person shall be appointed or reappointed to any board, commission, committee, or council established by the Code if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of the board, commission, committee, or council of one gender to be greater than one —half the membership of the board, commission, committee, or council plus one if the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of an odd number of members. If the board, commission, committee, or council is composed of an even number of members, not more than one —half of the membership shall be of one gender. If there are multiple appointing authorities for a board, commission, committee, or council, they shall consult each other to avoid a violation of this section. 2. All appointive boards, commissions, committees, and councils of a political subdivision of the state that are established by the Code, if not otherwise provided by law, shall be gender balanced as provided by subsection 1 unless the political subdivision has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on a board, commission, committee, or council in compliance with subsection 1 for a period of three months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment. In complying with the requirements of this subsection, political subdivisions shall utilize a fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants. This subsection shall not prohibit an individual whose term expires prior to January 1, 2012, from being reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity in gender balance. 86 Acts, ch 1245, §2041; 87 Acts, ch 218, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1150, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 162, §1, 2 New gender balanced boards requirements for cities Iowa has required gender balance on state -level boards and commissions for many years, under Iowa Code section 69.16A. Last session, the General Assembly passed legislation that applies this requirement to the local level. This Q &A explains background on the legislation, the new requirements in the legislation for cities and how cities can comply. Q: What are the new requirements for gender balance on city boards and commissions? A: During the 2009 legislative 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 Celebrating an environmental victory... FOX Engineering has received a 2008 Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Quality category. Undertaken for the city of North Liberty, this project involves a membrane bioreactor method of treating wastewater and provides a significantly higher effluent water quality compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes. Used on a limited basis in the U.S. it is the first of its kind in Iowa. The city has certainly "gone the extra mile" to improve the water quality in their receiving stream; they are to be commended for their foresight and respect for the environment. FOX would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the city's consulting engineer, Shive- Hattery Engineering and Architecture. "Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental sustainability in Iowa." Governor Chester Culver Calf us to find out more about this and other interesting projects at FOX. Visit our booth, #62, at the fall League of Cities conference in Davenport! W A T E R 1 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 103 1 Ames, Iowa 50010. 515.233.0000 1 800.433.3469 1 www.foxeng.com WASTEWATER 1 S O L I D W A S T E September 2009 Cityscape 22