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Boards and Commissions Application and AppointmentsVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday, April 4, 2012 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON THEIR POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission 1 three -year term through October 1, 2014 (Vacant term of Klostermann) Applicants: Julie Beck, 1390 Glen Oak Street Andrea Helgager, 40 Main Street, #300 APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Cable TV Commission 1 three -year term through July 1, 2014 (last of 7 newly created positions) Applicant: Ronald Tigges, 4927 Wildflower Drive 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 Pauline Maloney George Herrig Sr. Carol Hoverman Jennifer Tigges 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 *Daniel White James Schilling Elizabeth Takes 04 -06 -13 04 -06 -14 04 -06 -15 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 4102/12 Council meeting HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMM. Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg Mitzi Krey (Cathedral) 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 D. Joseph Rapp (old Main Interim) 07 -01 -14 *David Klavitter (Langworthy) 07 -01 -14 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4th Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed Bldg *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 Amy Eudaley 08 -17 -14 Regine Ronek 08 -17 -14 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 Weiss 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. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission Sec. 18.5 -21. Created; Composition: There is hereby created an Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, which shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall all be residents of the City, and shall include a member representing those who will inherit the environment (a person between the ages of 16 and 20 at time of appointment), and six (6) members who shall include representation from diverse segments of the City's population. It is desirable to select some members who may have helpful backgrounds with environmental /biological science, health care, business /industry, and environmental /civic groups. (Ord. 64 -93, § 1, 12 -6 -1993; Ord. 93 -95, § 1, 12 -18 -1995, eff. 1 -1 -1996) Sec. 18.5 -22. Application and Appointment Process: The appointment process to the Commission by the City Council shall include at least the following: (1) An application form requesting basic information on the education, training, experience, expectations and other qualifications of the applicant; (2) Notice to and an opportunity for the general public to comment in writing on the qualifications of each applicant; and (3) A formal interview by the City Council to determine the applicant's qualifications and ability to effectively serve on the Commission. (Ord. 64 -93, § 1, 12 -6 -1993) Sec. 18.5 -24. Duties: The duties of the Commission shall be as follows: (1) To develop, articulate and propose goals, objectives and policies for the stewardship of the City's environment and its ecological systems for present and future generations. An initial report to City Council should be completed within a year and thenceforth periodically. It shall also include sections on the current condition of the City's natural environments and on the progress being made in achieving the City's environmental quality goals. (2) To advise and inform the City Council on environmental stewardship issues, including the implementation of and compliance with, legislation, regulations and policies. (3) To hold public forums on specific issues at the direction of the City Council. (4) To provide, upon request, to other boards, commissions and City departments information for environmental educational programs, educational materials, and environmental volunteer opportunities. (5) To provide input to the Long -Range Planning Advisory Commission regarding environmental stewardship issues in the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 64 -93, § 1, 12- 6 -1993; Ord. 88 -95, § 2, 12 -18 -1995) From: "support @civicplus.com" <support©civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <mcorriga @cityofdubuque.org> Date: 11/7/2011 12:45 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:: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission Name:: Julie Beck Home Address:: 1390 Glen Oak Home Phone Number :: 563 - 590 -4481 0 C 0-a; Cr) C) Business Phone Number:: 563 - 588 -6413 > Occupation:: Chair Sustainability Committee /AP Coordinator Email Address:: julie.beck @ymail.com Business Name and Address:: Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr Dubuque, IA 52001 CD !T1 N Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I was previously trained as a Master Gardener and plan to recertify this year, as I now have time again for volunteer work. As chair of the Sustainability Committee at Clarke, I am active in introducing and implementing the Petal Project at Clarke University; as well as working to create a change in culture on campus where reducing waste, recycling and energy savings becomes natural and a habit rather than something that someone else does. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I am passionate about care of the environment and sustainability; and I would like to be more active in our community. I also believe that by being more involved in the community through this commission, both Clarke (and other local campuses) and Dubuque would be helped through possible collaboration. I am proud to be a citizen of Dubuque, which is a national leader in sustainability. The more I learn and research environmental issues, the more important I believe it is. Thank you for your consideration. List two reference with names and addresses:: Deanna McCormick VP Business & Finance Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr Dubuque, IA 52001 563 - 588 -6414 deanna.mccormick @clarke.edu Christine Chapin - Tilton Executive Director of Development Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr Dubuque, IA 52001 563 - 588 -6516 christine.chapin-tilton@clarke.edu 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 Signature :: Julie Beck Date:: 11/07/2011 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 11/7/2011 12:44 PM Submitted from IP Address: 204.238.255.20 Referrer Page: No Referrer - Direct Link Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /Forms.aspx ?FID =75 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION 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). ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: NAME: DATE: ' x 03tt.. i{ :l ". ,. —a. (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance lcompliance) r ADDRESS: _e (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: "; ADDRESS: . ?' OCCUPATION: HOME PHONE: '5/f":: ttn E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: POSITION WITH COMPANY: BUSINESS PHONE: tntt WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: LIST TWO REF RENCES: NAME: ' " T,ITf-/-0kt1' NAME: (, /i (,f (?� Eil i ,l 116 `1 0 V1 ,1/;v ADDRESS: /7.1;23- ADDRESS: :Z000, t(i_ `\1V Q. 1 \j -k \/.e. iJ �;6 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. t <., ` . Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: L� ,s.L... Name: -. t< SIGNATURE: : `._ t ; If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone--'75„6:589-490. Pai 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period.~ ,{_ -, 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 20th day of February Kevin S. Fii :nstalli, fry Clerk rl , 2012. Roy D. ol, Mayor OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 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 time; 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 person, upon appointment or reappointment to the Commission, must exr_:‘-cuize: on 09th of officy; fat tho first rrier,tinrj of the Commission following thP• 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 less 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 Commission business within the limits established in she city administrative policies 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: Forrn r ubmiftefiI 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