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Boards and Commission Applications and AppointmentsVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday, May 21, 2012 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON THEIR POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT Human Rights Commission One 3 -year term through January 1, 2013 (Vacant term of Ronek) Applicant: Andrea Helgager, 40 Main Street This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. This application is compliant with the gender requirement. APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Electrical Code Board Two 3 -year terms through May 21, 2015 (Expiring terms of Schmidt and Uhlirch) Applicants: Robert Schmidt, 2184 Orchard Drive Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights Road Historic Preservation Commission 1 three -year term through July 1, 2012 (vacant at -large term of Knight) Applicant: Otto Krueger, 2521 Wheatland Drive This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. The vacancy has been posted for the required 90 days. 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 Call *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 I (ADA new position awaiting applicants) TBD CABLE TV COMMISSION Appt. 3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Ronald Tigges 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) David Shaw (Low /M Inc Area) Abagai l Smith (Low /M Inc Area) Thomas Wainwright (At Large) Adam Rathje (Low /M Inc A) 02 -15 -14 02 -15 -14 02 -15 -14 02 -15 -15 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 (Jour/Maint) 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 Julie Beck 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 5121/12 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, 4`h 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 Amy Eudaley Vacant (Term of Ronek) Mitzi Krey (CDAC Rep) 08 -17 -13 08 -17 -14 08 -17 -14 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 Vacant (Term of 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. Reisdort 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 2nd 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) 211113 211113 211113 211114 211114 211114 211114 211114 211115 211115 211115 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD 3 yr. Term, Meet Monthly, 2hd 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. ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD 14-1D-2: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Q1 Article 81 81 -3. 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 (2/3) 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. CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA UB F BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque All AmericaCiry � b Y 2007 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:,-/ ,') 1 : / e:"i/ :;?N. ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: /t f /fi- ,'(:/ . z; (1,;, r, ' (Some boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: A-1 l) i 7 k ;Sc'_` /1-. d7 BUSINESS: OCCUPATION: ADDRESS: ( `Y OJ r `°- '7 ,-j (City of Dubuque residency required) ADDRESS: POSITION WITH COMPANY: HOME PHONE: v � ; /-� �6, -5 " � �,'' ' � �`�� BUSINESS PHONE: E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: s,., �ct ,c. 7 /57 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: /S ✓ C. -> lJ , / »C CC" r `c` LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently set7vin on a City Board or Commission: SIGNATURE: ;/(,) 1 arises, contact Name: is re' :e% 1 . If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589 -4120. 563/589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one -year period. Fax L:e I. /3,26 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM L • -dividuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising th Council i matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, accepts applications for any Board and/or Commissi'on at any tirrie, and that application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office.' At the appropriate regularly scheduled council 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 commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment(s) will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time this application will continue to be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). DATE: / 02'"/- Ci�.S� ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: e /CC-T J Ca/ Code- i'ou ree NAME: Rn,b Sc_A�,, �1 ADDRESS:c J 67,4 roQ',Dr BUSINESS:G;r'St✓ /ec2T?1 C. ADDRESS: , /;21,6-- U1,,6 6° relt- o- r ,irer,p c'r- fs,< I/6 OCCUPATION:Jcu ?no ✓ gbr / ric'+'oti POSITION WITH COMPANY:frojecT- ne,,v�rr/ ,s/T .Z HOME PHONE:6 e3 -- o`4 7O-S ~/ BUSINESS PHONE: ?"6""c9,09.3 EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS BOARD/ COMMISSION:Cre.d,..,/c. //1 CG -mac /rya rJ 9 eq, i's •w c7-~,77,' ,'c.a /, e/W re); ec,J ro tr79-✓ , -f Lure' e4 Yn�r�vcry Cr �ST7fr ofc; ti` WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING),-Y1 �r�v�+��//%�c /C c� //ry C la rnn� r•�vC �' r97 a /j /` A s c.0 C'4'r c' /L'[%r.,'CG'/ �� /C�6koc., /d ham/ rNCXrSGee'S5,ie`� ?`fir LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: 1) c v / � q i i yrj ADDRESS: /I /O G4, r '� l c9,�v e NAME: G v —/ C ,t�.i rf ADDRESS: .9,I ,;.i 10-e rp r'r /3/- I/o Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate Staff personnel or Legal Staff. ,,,, // / Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: No - .�00 it,',.vp 7r�J f,v�r r� ley , If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 13th & Central, Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: 589 -4120; ALL NAMES WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE LIST AFTER A ONE YEAR PERIOD. SIGNATURE �� Apr 0412 09:53a Uhlrich Electric Co. Inc Masterpiece an 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'h 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 Board or applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve particular teBoard or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. App ointment to 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). April- DATE: Apr i l - 4 , 2012 5635567422 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BOARD /COMMISSION APPLICATION p.1 Dubuque Emdmil �111r 2007 Electrical Code Board. ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR (Some boards/commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) 489 Olympic Heights Rd. ?r` Paul J . Uhlrich ADDRESS: NAME: (City of Dubuque residency required) Uhlrich Electric Co Inc. 909 Main St. Dubuque IA 52001 BUSINESS: ADDRESS: Electrical Contractor )weer (Pres.) OCCUPATION: POSITION WITH COMPANY: %63- 599 -2012 563 -556 -5790 HOME PHONE: BUSINESS PHONE: Uhlrich Electric @ Hot Mail . Com E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: I am current member Electric Code Board. Electrcal Contractor 38 Years I have been in the electrical industery since 1.963. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: Many years experience. LIST TWO REFERENCES: Michael Fincel 2528 Stafford St. Dubuque IA. NAME: ADDRESS: J. Thomas Taber ADDRESS: 3Q74 Kane ct. Dubuque IA. NAME: 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 serving on a City Board or Commission: YeS Name: SIGNATURE: \ 'J (4 /+'l Q/4' '" '-' If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Halt, 50 W. 13'" St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563 /589 -4120. Fax 5631 589 -0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. Ali names will be dropped from the list after a one -vear period. Paul J. Uhlrich HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 14 -6 -3: MEMBERSHIP; TERMS; VACANCIES: A. Establishment; Membership: The historic preservation commission is hereby established and shall consist of nine (9) members who shall be residents of the city. D. Appointment: Members of the commission shall be appointed by the city council as follows: one resident from each designated historic preservation district, including the districts hereinafter established; and four (4) at large members. Each member shall possess qualifications evidencing expertise or interest in architecture, history, archeology, law, construction or building rehabilitation, city planning or conservation in general. One commission member shall be a licensed architect. C. Term: Members shall serve three (3) year terms. D. Vacancies: Vacancies occurring in the commission, other than through expiration of term of office, shall be filled only for the unexpired portion of the term of the member replaced. Each member shall serve until the appointment of a successor. E. Unlimited Terms: Members may serve for more than one term. F. Filling Vacancies: Vacancies shall be filled by the city council in accordance with the requirements set forth above. G. Compensation: Members shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 38 -06, 6 -5 -2006) H. Appointment When Resident Of District Not Available: In the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a resident of the district and for which there is no application from a qualified resident, the city council may appoint a person who is an owner of real property in the district or an owner of a business in the district to the vacant seat. This appointment shall be temporary and a resident of the district may at any time apply to fill this seat. Upon appointment of a qualified resident to this seat by the city council, the temporary appointment shall terminate. (Ord. 28 -07, 5 -21 -2007) The section below has been affected by a recently passed ordinance, 52 -09 - ZONING ORDINANCE. Go to new ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF IOWA AND FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH 14 -6 -4: OFFICERS; ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS: A. Election Of Officers: The commission shall elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson, whose terms of office shall be fixed by bylaws adopted by the commission. The chairperson shall preside over meetings of the commission and shall have the right to vote. The vice chairperson shall, in cases of absence or disability of the chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson. B. Appointment Of Secretary: The city manager shall designate a person to serve as secretary to the commission. The secretary shall keep a record of all resolutions, proceedings and actions of the commission. C. Rules And Bylaws: The commission shall adopt rules or bylaws for the transaction of its business. The bylaws shall provide for, but not be limited to, the time and place of holding regular meetings, the procedure for the calling of special meetings by the chairperson or by at least three (3) members of the commission and quorum requirements. D. Meetings; Compliance With Open Meetings Act: All meetings of the commission shall be subject to Iowa Code chapter 21, the Iowa open meetings act. E. Record Of Resolutions And Actions: The commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and actions. The records shall be subject to Iowa Code chapter 22, the Iowa public records act. F. Quorum: A quorum of the commission shall be required in order to transact business. G. Voting Requirement: The affirmative vote of a majority of commission members present at a meeting shall be required for the approval of plans or the adoption of any resolution, motion or other action of the commission. H. Recording Votes Of Members: The vote of each member of the commission shall be recorded. I. Required Attendance Of Meetings: A member of the commission shall attend at least two - thirds (2/3) of all scheduled meetings within any consecutive 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. J. Minutes Filed With City Council: The commission shall file with the city council a copy of the minutes of each regular and special meeting of the commission within ten (10) working days after each meeting. (Ord. 38 -06, 6 -5 -2006) The section below has been affected by a recently passed ordinance, 52 -09 - ZONING ORDINANCE. Go to new ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF IOWA AND FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH 14 -6 -5: POWERS AND DUTIES; PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS: A. General Duties: The general duties and powers of the commission shall be as follows: 1. To promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on historic properties within its jurisdiction; 2. To develop and adopt specific standards for review and design guidelines, in addition to those set forth in subsection 14 -6 -11A of this chapter, for the alteration of landmarks, landmark sites, individually designated historic properties and property and structures within historic districts; 3. To adopt its own bylaws; 4. To identify, evaluate, register, manage and protect significant prehistoric and historic archeological sites; 5. To conduct an ongoing survey to identify historically, archaeologically and architecturally significant properties, structures and areas that exemplify the cultural, social, economic, political, archeological or architectural history of the nation, state or city; 6. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value or significance as "historic districts "; 7. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances designating properties or structures having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value or significance as "landmarks" or "landmark sites "; 8. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances designating properties as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value or significance as "individually designated historic properties "; 9. To maintain a register of all properties and structures which have been designated as landmarks, landmark sites or historic districts, including all information required for each designation; 10. To assist and encourage the nomination of landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts to the National Register of Historic Places, and review and comment at a public hearing on any national register nomination submitted to the commission upon the request of the mayor, city council or the state bureau of historic preservation; 11. To confer recognition upon the owners of landmarks, individually designated historic properties or of property or structures within historic districts; 12. To review in progress or completed work to determine compliance with specific certificates of appropriateness or certificates of economic nonviability; and 13. To serve as an advisory design review body to the city council for review of public works projects which have historic preservation implications in historic districts, individually designated historic properties, or for alteration of landmarks, landmark sites or structures, that would result in a material change in appearance or be visible from the public way. B. Procedure For Operations: The commission shall be governed by the administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of the city. (Ord. 38 -06, 6 -5 -2006) ORDINANCE NO. 28 -07 VACANT DISTRICT SEATS Disclaimer: This is provided for informational purposes only. The formatting of this ordinance may vary from the official hard copy. In the case of any discrepancy between this ordinance and the official hard copy, the official hard copy will prevail. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 25 -3(h) TO ALLOW OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTY AND OWNERS OF BUSINESSES IN THE DISTRICT TO BE TEMPORARILY APPOINTED TO VACANT DISTRICT SEATS UNTIL SUCH A TIME A QUALIFIED RESIDENT CAN BE APPOINTED. Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has experienced occasional vacancies in membership due to the absence of qualified applicant for vacant seats on the Commission which seats require that the appointee be a resident of the district: and Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has found that such vacancies have in some instances reduced the effectiveness of the Commission; and Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended an amendment to Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances to allow owners of real property and owners of businesses in the district to be temporarily appointed to vacant district seats until such a time a qualified resident can be appointed; and Whereas, the City Council concurs with the recommendation to allow owners of real property and owners of businesses in the district to be temporarily appointed to vacant district seats until such a time a qualified resident can be appointed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Section 25 -3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph (h): Sec. 25 -3. Historic Preservation Commission Established; Membership; Term of Office; Vacancies in Office: (h) In the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a resident of the district and for which there is no application from a qualified resident, the City Council may appoint a person who is an owner of real property in the district or an owner of a business in the district to the vacant seat. This appointment shall be temporary and a resident of the district may at any time apply to fill this seat. Upon appointment of a qualified resident to this seat by the City Council, the temporary appointment shall terminate. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day May, 2007. /s /Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, Assistant City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 28th day of May, 2007. /s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, Assistant City Clerk (4/3/2012) Kevin Firnstahl - Online Form Submittal: Board /Commission Page 1 From: "support @civicplus.com" <support @civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta @cityofdubuque.org >, <djohnson @cityofdubuque.org >, <Mrettenb @ci... Date: 4/3/2012 10:27 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:: Historic Preservation Commission Name:: Otto Krueger Home Address:: 2521 Wheatland Drive Home Phone Number:: 563 - 556 -0113 Business Name and Address:: Diamond Jo Casino 301 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52010 Business Phone Number:: 563 - 690 -4790 Occupation:: Purchasing Manager Email Address:: Otti.Krueger @diamondjo.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I don't have any experience with historic buildings, however, I do believe in the preservation of these buildings and what they represent in the history of Dubuque. I believe they have a place in the sustainabilty effort for Dubuque. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying ?: I am applying to get experience in what it takes to preserve buildings in our historic city. I make common sense decisions and always look for facts when determing those decisions. List two reference with names and addresses:: Walter Pregler 2966 Shiras Robert Peacock 2481 Spruce Wood Drive 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 ?: Yes If yes, which ?: Civil Service Commission Signature:: Otto Krueger Date:: 4/3/12 Additional Information: C.5 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 UN EXCUSED 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 (2/3) 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) TILE rrti' i 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). DATE: ADVISORY BOARD /COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: ( BUSINESS: OCCUPATION: HOME PHONE: • .,.4 -. Y w..r-t -,'I -r -' Ki I ', ( Y, ome boards /commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) ADDRESS: - -. L. f (City of Dubuque residency required) ',ADDRESS: BUSINESS h d E -MAIL ADDRESS(ES): EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD /COMMISSION: POSITION WITH COMPANY: BUSINESS PHONE: WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: r LIST TWO RE ERENCES: NAME: (17-14‘.4,1P NAME: 'Vl (..i a. 1 11A lf f_f1 i3 ADDRESS: / % 0eA `r4 ADDRESS: sC tO h-v-C • `) JD0. p �; r17:, 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 serving on a City Board or Commission: SIGNATURE: Name: 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 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 April 24, 2012 Male 4 2 3 1 4 3 4 2 2 5 6 7 3 5 3 4 2 4 4 4 7 7 0 1 5 3 3 5 3 6 5 117 35 Female Total 1 5 5 5 7 6 2 1 6 1 3 1 2 1 4 1 2 3 3 7 0 3 5 1 3 0 0 2 0 2 0 6 8 2 1 0 71 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