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Boards and Commissions Application ReviewVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday July 21, 2014 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT Human Rights Commission One, 3 -year term through January 1, 2016 (Vacant term of Helgager) Applicants: Nikkole Nutter, 2897 Asbury Rd. Susan Stone, 1384 Solon St. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 9 Commissioners total; currently 6 males/2 females Housing Commission One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2017 (Expiring term of Baumhover) Applicant: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave #104 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS As prepared for the Council Meeting 7-21-14 AIRPORT COMMISSION -4 Yr. Term Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport Douglas Chris Steven Charles Amy Darlene Jeff Ron Vacant Vacant Vacant Linda Marianne Michael Thomas Brotherton Even Accinelli Daoud Wagner 09/14/17 09/14/17 09/14/14 09/14/14 09/14/16 AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Burds (At Will) Cremer Koppes (At Will) Vacant Vacant County Representative 02/15/16 City ZBA Rep. 03/25/18 County Representative 02/15/16 City ZBA Rep. 02/15/19 Appointed by4 memb. (chair) unknown AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION 6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call J Vacant Lucy (At Will) Krause (At Will) Belmont Henschel Appointed by 4 members 12/31/14 County Representative 12/31/14 County Representative 12/31/14 CityZAC Representative 01/03/17 CityZAC Representative 01/03/17 HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues. 4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg. Vacant Vacant Vacant David Mary Frederick K. Robert Vacant Vacant Vacant Young Gotz Miller Schaub Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/16 Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/16 Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/17 Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/17 Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/15 Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/15 Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/16 HOUSING COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, 4th Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. Lisa David Dorothy Ricardo Rick Amy Anna Patricia Jim Robert Eubanks Wall Schwendinger Woods Baumhover Eudaley Fernandes Foster Holz McDonell 08/17/15 08/17/16 Trust Fund Rep 08/17/16 08/17/16 08/17/14 Trust Fund Rep 08/17/14 08/17/15 08/17/15 Trust Fund Rep 08/17/15 08/17/15 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room Tom Ellen Henkels Business Professional -In 06/30/15 Ashley Gina Siegert Business Professional -Out 06/30/15 Christopher Julie Steffen At -Large 06/30/15 Miguel Katherine Kluseman Arts Rep 06/30/16 Anthony Marina O'Rourke-Rosenow Arts Rep 06/30/16 Howard Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/16 Jeff Jessica Teckemeyer Arts Rep 06/30/16 R.R.S. Vacant L HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. City Hall Annex BOARD OF APPEALS - BUILDING CODE 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Chuck F. James Vacant Vacant Vacant Marla Richard Carr (At Will) Koff Vacant Vacant Vacant Cruise Luschsinger General Contractor 08/01/15 Architect/Engineer 08/01/16 Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/16 ADA Representative 08101/14 At -Large 08/01/14 ADA Representative 08/01/15 At -Large 08/01/15 CABLE TV COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Pauline Kevin Ronald Sr. Carol Kathleen Jennifer Alan Maloney Stevens Tigges Hoverman McMullen Tigges Vincent 07/01/17 07/01/14 07/01/17 07101/15 07101/15 07101/15 07/01/15 CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 2 Yr. term, Meets Quarterly Theothoros Will Giannakouros Hoyer CITY BOARD OF REVIEW (w/County) 6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 Laure Jean Donald Greg Robert Lewis Hoeger Lochner Hutchinson Schaub 01101/19 01101/19 01101/16 01/01/17 01/01/17 Vacant Tom Gary David 04/06/18 Corey 04/06/16 Ronald 04/06/17 Paul LoGuidice Melchert Osty inkle Jackson Allen Lee III Lenhart Stewart Vacant 01101/16 01101/17 01101/17 01/01/17 01/01/15 01/01/15 01101/16 01101/15 01101/16 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly; 4th Wed. 3 p.m. City Hall "A" Paul Brad Rick Stephen Gary Lassance Chalmers Runde Reisdorf Ruden 07101/17 07101/15 07101/15 07/01/16 07/01/16 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m. Library 1 Patricia Jon D. Daniel Jenny John Paula Mike Poggemiller Trotter Boice Harris Anderson -Bricker Connors Willis 07101/18 07/01/18 07/01/15 07/01/15 07101/16 07101/16 07101/17 LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly, City Hall Craig Joshua Alan Chad John James Dr. Charles Beytien Clements Vincent Darter Pregler Prochaska Winterwood 07101/17 07101/17 07101/17 07/01/15 07/01/15 07/01/16 07101/16 MECHANICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly, City Hall CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 4 Yr. Term Meets on Call Mary Lynn Elizabeth Daniel Neuhaus Takes White Vacant Giese Hillard Grothe Valaskey Billmeyer Papin 03/16/16 03/16/17 03/16/17 03/16/15 03/16/15 03/16/16 03/16/16 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term - Meets 3:30 p.m. Meets Quarterly at Five Flags Tyler McKenzie Adrienne Bryce Rod Daugherty Hill Scott Parks Bakke MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 1 Yr. Term, On CaII, CC Appt'd Reps. 06/29/15 Gail 06/29/16 Connie 06/29/16 06/29/15 06/29/16 Vacant Chavenelle Twining 12/31/14 12/31/14 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP 3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg./Housing Ricardo Janice Ann Robert Angela Thomas Theresa Mary Bridget Paula Woods Craddieth Michalski Block II Kelley Wainwright Caldwell Corken Maloy, SVM Housing Commission Rep Low/Mod Income Area At -Large Low/Mod Income Area Low/Mod Income Area At -Large Low/Mod Income Area At -Large At -Large 08/15/16 02/15/17 02/15/17 02/15/17 02/15/15 02/15/15 02/15/16 02/15/16 02/15/16 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Bi -Monthly James Dan Kevin Elaine David Bob Paul Peggy Michael Daniel Daniel Richard Doug Dave Kelley Richard Kyl e Michael Chad Aditi Julie Jacob David Dixon Hammel Pfohl Reiss Wilson Schmidt Uhlrich Electrical Contractor 05/21/17 JoumeymanlMaintenance 05/21/17 JoumeymanlMaintenance 05/21/17 Electrical Engineer 05/21/17 At -Large 05121/17 Electrical Background 05/21/15 Electrical Background 05/21/15 ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call Murray Van Milligen White LoBianco Stein Stillings Baker Hutton-Deutmeyer Van !ten Workforce Devel Center 02/15/17 Council Representative 02/15/17 NICC Representative 02/15/17 At -Large 02/15/15 At -Large 02/15/15 At -Large 02/15/15 International Labor Union 02/15/16 ECIA Rep 02/15/16 Long Range Planning Rep 02/15/16 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 1st Tuesday 5 p.m. City Hall Annex Leytem Buelow Oberdoerster Sinha Beck Bergum Koch Youth Rep. 30 yrs/under 06101/16 10101/16 10101/16 10/01/16 10/01/14 10/01/14 10101/15 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Dr. John E. David Christina D. Joseph Julie Mary Loney Christine Otto Robert Whalen Klavitter Monk Rapp Schlarman Bichell Happ-Olson Krueger McDonell W 11th District 07/01/16 Langworthy District 07/01/17 Architect At -Large 07101/17 Old Main District - Interim 07101/15 Cathedral District - Interim 07101/17 At -Large 07/01/15 At -Large 07/01/15 At -Large 07/01/15 Jackson Park District 07101/16 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 6 times per Year Dorothy John Amy Jim Doris Schwendinger Walsh Eudaley Holz Hingtgen Housing Commission Rep 08/17/16 At -Large 09/08/16 Housing Commission Rep 08/17/14 Housing Commission Rep 08/17/15 At -Large 09/17/15 Vacant 12/31/15 PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Tues., 4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Robin Kenneth Paul Robert Katherine Karen David Kennicker Klinge Hoffmann Blocker Lydon Lyness Schlueter 06/30/17 06/30/17 06/30/17 06/30/15 06/30/16 06/30/16 06/30/16 PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly, City Hall Vacant Vacant Vacant Paul Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Papin (At Will) Vacant Master Plumber 11/02/14 At -Large 11/02/15 Master Plumber 11/02/14 Journeyman 11/02/15 Bachelor Science Phys. 11/02/15 SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly Sheila Robert Richard Dick Annalee Jeffrey Phyllis Patrick Betty Vacant Louise Castaneda Felderman Van !ten Landis Ward Jochum Lee McNamara Phillips Vacant Thurn 02/01/17 02/01/17 02/01/17 02/01/17 02/01/17 02/01/15 02/01/15 02/01/15 02/01/16 02/01/16 02/01/16 TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Fed. Bldg.. Rhonda George Don R.R.S. Mathew Knight Enderson Stedman Stewart Esser 07/30/16 07/30/17 07/30/17 07/30/17 07/30/15 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr. Term, Meets 1st Wed. 6:30 Fed. Bldg.. Michael Martha Thomas Steve Stephen Vacant Patrick Belmont Christ Henschel Baumhover Hardie Vacant Norton 07101/16 07101/17 07/01/17 07/01/17 07/01/15 07101/15 07101/16 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 5 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m. Fed. Bldg.. Vacant Eugene Jonathan William J. Jeff Vacant Bird McCoy Gibbs Cremer AirportZBA Rep 03/25/19 03/25/15 03/25/16 03/25/17 AirportZBA Rep 03/25/18 Indicates State -mandated board/commission subject to the 2412 Gender Balance Law. City of Dubuque, Iowa Boards and Commissions Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through July 2014 Updated July 10, 2014 Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment "' Airport Zoning Commission "' Building Board Code of Appeals • At -Large • ADA Representative • General Contractor • Journeyman Carpenter Cable TV Commission Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority Electrical Code Board Housing Code Appeals Board Human Rights Mechanical Code Board Mississippi River Partnership Council Plumbing Board • At -Large • Master Plumber • Bachelor of Science Physical Science • Journeyman Sister City Relationships Advisory Commission Zoning Advisory Commission "' Zoning Board of Adjustment "' """ Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wAw.cityofdubuque.orq or through the City Clerk's Office. Applications can be submitted at any time for all boards and commissions and are activated as positions become available. Applications remain on file for one year from the date they are submitted. Some positions may require specific applicant qualifications or compliance with the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law For a complete list of boards and commissions, descriptions, terms and meeting information, please visit the City Clerk's web page at wAw.cityofdubuque.org. City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100 Title 2 Chapter 5 Housing Commission 2-5B-1: COMMISSION CREATED: There is hereby created a housing commission. (2007 Code § 15-21) 2-5B-2: PURPOSE; APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS: A. Duties And Responsibilities: The housing commission shall monitor and evaluate city housing needs and shall make recommendations to the city council as to how those needs can be met. In furtherance of this mission, the housing commission's duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. To contribute as appropriate in the planning, coordinating and review of housing development; 2. To conduct public hearings to ensure meaningful citizen input in the planning, implementation and assessment of the city's housing programs; 3. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income persons in the planning, implementation and assessment of housing programs; 4. To provide input into the community planning process and to assist in accomplishing a coordinated and consistent housing development program of the city in accordance with present and future housing needs; 5. To request and review ongoing surveys assessing housing needs and identifying future community housing needs, particularly the needs of persons of low and moderate income; 6. To support the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in the assessment of the general housing needs of the community; 7. To undertake from time to time other specific ongoing housing planning which may be referred to it by the city council; 8. To research and recommend to the city council policies and programs facilitating the development of affordable housing; 9. To undertake public information efforts to educate citizens of the availability of federal, state and locally funded housing assistance programs; 10. To assist in the preparation of the housing element of the city comprehensive plan and the annual consolidated plan; 11. To offer comment, as appropriate, on the consistency of proposed housing development with the comprehensive plan, consolidated plan and existing city -housing strategies. B. Project Approval: Any proposed low rent housing project shall be subject to specific approval by the city council and any project requiring a referendum as provided in the code of Iowa shall be submitted to the voters of the city in accordance with the code of Iowa. C. Monitor Housing Program; Conduct Hearings On Grievances: The housing commission shall monitor the city's housing program and conduct hearings on grievances which arise out of the operation of such program except in the area of housing code enforcement. D. Additional Duties: The housing commission shall undertake such additional duties, with regard to the housing trust fund, as are specified in this code. (2007 Code § 15- 22) 2-5B-3: MEMBERSHIP; VACANCIES; QUALIFICATIONS: A. Membership: The housing commission shall be comprised of ten (10) members. B. Term Of Office: Appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years. C. Vacancies: Vacancy caused by death, resignation or otherwise on the commission shall be promptly filled by the city council for the unexpired term of office. D. Manner Of Selection: At least three (3) members of the commission shall be selected specifically on the basis of experience in real estate development, banking, finance, accounting, funds management or other related areas of expertise. E. Member Receiving Rental Assistance: One member of the commission shall be a person who is a recipient of tenant based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States housing act of 1937 (42 USC 14370 whose name appears on a lease of section 8 property and who is eighteen (18) years of age or older. If such member ceases to be a recipient of rental assistance under section 8, the term of such member shall be deemed terminated and a new member who meets the requirements of this subsection shall be appointed for the remainder of the term. (2007 Code § 15-23) 2-5B-4: MEETINGS: A. Frequency Of Meetings: The housing commission shall meet not less than monthly. B. Attendance Of Members: Members of the commission shall attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of all regularly scheduled and held meetings within a 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 the member be replaced. The attendance of all members shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. C. Minutes Filed With Clerk: The housing commission shall file with the city clerk a copy of the minutes of each regular and special meeting of the commission within ten (10) working days after each such meeting. (2007 Code § 15-24) ` 2-5B-5: COMPENSATION: All members of the commission shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement of necessary expenses. (2007 Code § 15-25) 2-5B-6: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as it may deem necessary and which are not in conflict with this article. (2007 Code § 15-26) 2-5B-7: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS: All administrative personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies of the city shall govern the commission in all of its operations. (2007 Code § 15-27) (07/14/2014) Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Page 1 From: "noreply@civicplus.com" <noreply@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <anash@cityo... Date: 07/11/2014 5:43 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:: Housing Commission Name:: richard john baumhover Home Address:: 601 garfield avenue, # 104 Home Phone Number:: 563-213-3424 Business Name and Address:: Kmart Retail Store, Plaza 20 Shopping center, Dubuque, Iowa 52002 Business Phone Number:: 563-588-2361 Occupation:: Asst. lead in Footwear Dept. and cashier. Email Address:: dbqhawk@yahoo.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I have served and still do serve as a member of the housing commission for the last 2 1/2 years and wish to continue serving, i have learned a lot since i have been on the commission and wish to continue to learn more with another term, all of the commissioners and Mr. Nash along with all the personnel down at the department are very professional and caring. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: i feel i can contribute by my past experience on this same commission, my employer appreciates me willing to serve the community by participating in this very important commission and works my schedule around so i can def. attend all the meetings, workshops, etc. and the reason i wish to serve again is because dubuque has always been and always will be my hometown which i am very happy and proud to say, it has given myself and so many others so much to be proud of and i wish to in some small way pay it back by serving as a member of this very important commission, i fully remember that saying back in the 80's where it was always proclaimed by many that would the last person to leave dubuque turn out the lights, well thank goodness the lights did not get turned out and they never will, dubuque is beaming so bright now and always will. List two reference with names and addresses:: Walt Pregler - 2966 Shiras Avenue - Dbq. la. 52001 Sheriff Don Vrotsos - 4960 Red Violet Drive - Dbq. la. 52002 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: Yes If yes, which?: Housing Commission Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: Yes If yes, which?: Housing Commission Signature:: Richard John Baumhover Date:: July 11, 2014 Chapter 2 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 8-2-1: CREATED: There is hereby created a human rights commission. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-2-2: COMPOSITION: The human rights commission created by this chapter shall consist of nine (9) members. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-2-3: APPOINTMENT; TERMS; FILLING OF VACANCIES: The human rights commission members shall be appointed by the city council for terms of three (3) years each and shall serve thereafter until a successor has been appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term. Appointments shall take into consideration the various racial, religious, cultural and social groups of the city. (Ord. 18-09, 4- 6-2009) 8-2-4: OFFICERS: The human rights commission created by this chapter shall elect from its own membership, at its regular March meeting, its chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The commission shall fill vacancies among its officers for the remainder of the unexpired term. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-2-5: COMPENSATION: The members of the human rights commission created by this chapter shall serve without compensation; provided, that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business and such shall be within the limits established in the city budget. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-2-6: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS FOR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: In the event a member of the human rights commission created by this chapter has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings without being excused by the chairperson, the commission by majority vote may certify such fact to the city council and petition the city council to declare a vacancy by reason of such unexcused absence and appoint a successor to fill such vacancy. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-2-7: RULES: The human rights commission created by this chapter may adopt, amend, or rescind such rules as may be necessary for the conduct of its business. (Ord. 18-09, 4-6-2009) 8-2-8: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings: The human rights commission shall meet not less than monthly on a regular basis. B. Special Meetings; Notice: The chairperson, the vice chairperson, or any three (3) members of the human rights commission may call a special meeting by giving at least twenty four (24) hours' notice to every other member of the commission. The call for a special meeting shall include an agenda and only matters included in that agenda may be acted on at the meeting. C. Conformance With Open Meetings Law: All meetings of the human rights commission shall be held in conformance with the Iowa open meetings law1. 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) (07/09/2014) Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Page 1 From: "noreply@civicplus.com" <noreply@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <klarson@cit... Date: 07/09/2014 11:42 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:: Human Rights Commission Name:: Nikkole Nutter Home Address:: 2897 Asbury Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Home Phone Number:: 563-451-2390 Business Name and Address:: Business Phone Number:: None Occupation:: None Email Address:: nikki_n05@hotmail.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Being unable to work due to a disability, Courses revolving around these issues, Growing up bullied, Having friends and family members afraid to come out of the closet, Seeing a great deal of racism in the small town I grew up in. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: My reasoning for applying is simply for the fact of wanting to make a difference in my community. I believe having someone of my age group would benefit the commission because the people most affected are my generation. I want to help ease people of the fear they have deep within and bring hope to those who fear the generations before us. List two reference with names and addresses:: Sam Leick: 2897 Asbury Road Dubuque, la 52001 Renee Fortmann: 1313 Washington Street Dubuque la 52001 Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: No If yes, which?: Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: No If yes, which?: Signature:: Nikkole Nutter Date:: 07/09/2014 Additional Information: Form submitted on: 7/9/2014 11:41:32 AM Submitted from IP Address: 173.25.96.226 (07/08/2014) Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Page 1 From: "noreply@civicplus.com" <noreply@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <klarson@cit... Date: 07/07/2014 8:39 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form The following form was submitted via your website: Board/Commission Application Form Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Human Rights Commission Name:: Dr. Susan M. Stone Home Address:: 1384 Solon Street Home Phone Number:: (563) 583-3645 Business Name and Address:: Loras College Campus Mail #114 1450 Alta Vista Dubuque, IA 52001 Business Phone Number:: (563) 588-7185 Occupation:: Professor Email Address:: susan.stone@loras.edu Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I am part EBCI (Eastern Band Cherokee Indian) and teach Native and Indigenous Studies and African American Literature and Culture courses at Loras College, where I am a professor and the current Faculty Chairperson. I am also part of the Gender Studies program, the campus advisor for Habitat for Humanity (and a former, 10 -year DBQ/Jackson Co. Board member), and help with Ally and Safe Zone training and the Alliance, a group for LGBT+ members of the community and their friends/family. In greater DBQ, I am involved with Better Together Dubuque, Out and Proud Dubuque, and the Give Back Pack Project. In the past, I've coordinated after school programs at the Multicultural Family Center and Native History Month activities for Loras and Dubuque. I also still help with Dance Marathon and am a cancer survivor and advocate for the differently abled and the ill. In addition, I've taught English to Spanish speakers and vice versa and I've helped with St. Luke's "Food for the Soul," a meal for those in need. Prior to moving here to teach, I worked with battered women and children in South Carolina, was a pre- and post -HIV test counselor in Atlanta, and helped organize PFLAG meetings in both places. There are probably a whole lot of other things I'm forgetting, but needless to say, I am very committed to helping those in need and to creating and sustaining a community committed to civil behavior, equality, and diversity. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: Maya Angelou once said, "Whatever you learn, teach. Whatever you get, give." These are words 1 live by. I am passionate about equality for all --particularly for young people and those who might not have a voice --and about giving back to my community. Coming from a larger city just over a decade ago, I have seen a lot in Dubuque that is truly wonderful, but I know there are still things that could be made better, more positive, and more diversity friendly. I want to help. My friends and students will tell you that I'm enthusiastic. My colleagues and employers will tell you that I'm very organized and fair. I'd love to use all of those traits and experiences to help others, to eliminate discrimination, and to promote dignity and respect for others, and I believe that this would be a good way to do so. In addition, over the years, I have been encouraged to apply by more than one member of the current and previous HRC. If you think I might be a good fit, I would be happy to serve. List two reference with names and addresses:: Jeff Lenhart 1274 Locust Street, #3 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 bed1ils requirements for clues 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 Govemor'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. if 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-Haftery Engineering and Architecture. "Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental sustainability in Iowa." Governor Chester Culver Call us to find out more about this and other interesting projects at FOX. Visit our booth, 1162, at the fall League of Cities conference in Davenport! 1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 103 I Ames, Iowa 50010. 515.233.0000 I 800.433.3469 I www.foxeng.com W ATE R 1 WASTEWATER 1 SOLID WASTE September 2009 Cityscape 22