Boards and Commissions AppointmentsVACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting of
Monday August 4, 2014
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Housing Commission
One, 3 -year term through August 17, 2017 (Expiring term of Baumhover)
Applicant:
Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave #104
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 oflowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 6 males/2 females
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 8-4-14
AIRPORT COMMISSION -4 Yr. Term
Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. - Airport
Douglas
Chris
Steven
Charles
Amy
Brotherton
Even
Accinelli
Daoud
Wagner
09/14117
09/14/17
09/14/14
09/14/14
09114/16
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term, Meets on Call
Darlene
Jeff
Ron
Vacant
Vacant
Burds (At Will)
Cremer
Koppes (At Will)
Vacant
Vacant
County Representative 02/15/16
City ZBA Rep. 03/25/18
County Representative 02115/16
City ZBA Rep. 02/15/19
Appointed by4 memb. (chair) unknown
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
6 Yr. Term - Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call
Vacant
Linda
Marianne
Michael
Thomas
Vacant
Lucy (At Will)
Krause (At Will)
Belmont
Henschel
Appointed by 4 members
County Representative
County Representative
CityZAC Representative
CityZAC Representative
12/31/14
12/31114
12/31/14
12/31/16
12/31/16
ARTS
3
AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room
Ellen
Gina
Julie
Katherine
Marina
Susan
Jessica
Henkels
Siegert
Steffen
Kluseman
O'Rourke-Rosenow
Riedel
Teckemeyer
Business Professional -In 06/30115
Business Professional -Out 06/30/15
At -Large 06/30/15
Arts Rep 06/30/16
Arts Rep 06/30/16
Arts Rep 06/30/16
Arts Rep 06/30/16
BOARD OF APPEALS - BUILDING CODE
3 Yr. Term, Meets on Call
Chuck
F. James
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Marla
Richard
Carr (At Will)
Kolf
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Cruise
Luschsinger
General Contractor 08/01/15
Architect/Engineer 08/01/16
Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/16
ADA Representative 08/01/14
At -Large 08/01/14
ADA Representative 08/01/15
At -Large 08/01/15
BOARD OF REVIEW (City and County)
6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30
Lau re
Jean
Donald
G reg
Robert
Lewis
Hoeger
Lochner
Hutchinson
Schaub
01/01/19
01/01/19
01/01/16
01/01/17
01/01/17
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
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/15
CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
2 Yr. term, Meets Quarterly
Theothoros Giannakouros
Will Hoyer
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
4 Yr. Term Meets on Call
Mary Lynn Neuhaus
Elizabeth Takes
Daniel White
04/06118
04/06/16
04/06/17
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues. 4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg.
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
David
Mary
Frederick K.
Robert
r
Vacant
Vacant
Vacant
Young
Gotz
Miller
Schaub
TenantfLandlord Issues 01/11116
TenantfLandlord Issues 01/11/16
Tenant/LandlordIssues 01111/17
Tenant/LandlordIssues 01111/17
Tenant/LandlordIssues 01111/15
TenantfLandlord Issues 01/11/15
TenantfLandlord 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
Baum hover
Eudaley
Fernandes
Foster
Holz
McDonell
Trust Fund Rep
Trust Fund Rep
Trust Fund Rep
08/17/15
08/17/16
08/17/16
08/17/16
08/17/14
08/17/14
08/17/15
08/17/15
08/17/15
08/17/15
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. City Hall Annex
To m
Ashley
Christopher
Miguel
Anthony
Howard
Jeff
R.R.S.
Vacant
LoG uidice
Melchert
Ostwinkle
Jackson
Allen
Lee III
Lenhart
Stewart
Vacant
01/01/16
01/01/17
01/01/17
01/01/17
01/01/15
01/01/15
01/01/16
01/01/15
01/01/16
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
Patricia
Jon D.
Daniel
Jenny
John
Paula
Mike
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m. Library
Poggemiller
Trotter
Boice
Harris - Weiss
Anderson -Bricker
Connors
Willis
07/01/17
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/16
07/01/16
1
07/01118
07/01/18
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/16
07/01/16
07/01/17
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
Wi nterwood
07/01/17
07/01/17
07/01/17
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/16
07/01/16
MECHANICAL CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term, Meets Qrtly, City Hall
Vacant
Tom
Gary
David
Corey
Ronald
Paul
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
06/29/15
06/29/16
06/29/16
06/29/15
06/29/16
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m. at Federal Bldg./Housing
Ricardo
Janice
Ann
Robert
Angela
Woods
Craddieth
Michalski
Block II
Kelley
Thomas Wainwright
Theresa Caldwell
Mary Bridget Corken
Paula 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
02115/17
02115/17
02115/17
02115/15
02115/15
02115/16
02115/16
02115/16
ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term, Meets Bi -Monthly
James
Dan
Kevin
Elaine
David
Bob
Paul
Dixon
Hammel
Pfo h l
Reiss
Wilson
Schmidt
Uhlrich
Electrical Contractor 05/21117
Journeyman/Maintenance 05/21/17
Journeyman/Maintenance 05/21/17
Electrical Engineer 05/21/17
At -Large 05/21/17
Electrical Background 05/21/15
Electrical Background 05/21/15
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term, Meets 1st Tuesday 5 p.m. City Hall Annex
Kyle
Michael
Chad
Aditi
Julie
Jacob
David
Leytem
Buelow
Oberdoerster
Sinha
Beck
Bergum
Koch
Youth Rep. 30 yrs/under 06/01/16
10/01/16
10/01/16
10/01/16
10/01/14
10/01/14
10/01/15
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
W11thDistrict 07/01/16
Langworthy District 07/01/17
Architect At -Large 07/01/17
Old Main District - Interim 07/01/15
Cathedral District - Interim 07/01/17
At -Large 07/01/15
At -Large 07/01/15
At -Large 07/01/15
Jackson Park District 07/01/16
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term, Meets 6 times per Year
Dorothy
John
Amy
Jim
Doris
Schwend Inger
Walsh
Eudaley
Holz
Hingtgen
Housing Commission Rep
At -Large
Housing Commission Rep
Housing Commission Rep
At -Large
08/17/16
09/08/16
08/17/14
08/17/15
09/17/15
Indicates State -mandated board/commission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
1 Yr. Term, On Call, CC Appt'd Reps.
Gail
Connie
Vacant
Chavenelle
Twining
12/31/14
12/31/14
MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP
3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep
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
Castaned a
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..
Belmont
Christ
Henschel
Baum hover
Hardie
Vacant
Norton
Michael
Martha
Thomas
Steve
Stephen
Vacant
Patrick
07/01/16
07/01/17
07/01/17
07/01/17
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/16
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
5 Yr. Term Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Vacant Vacant
Eugene Bird
Jonathan McCoy
William J. Gibbs
Jeff Cremer
Airport ZBA Rep 03/25/19
03/25/15
03/25/16
03/25/17
Airport ZBA Rep 03/25/18
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through July 2014
Updated July 29, 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
Mechanical Code Board
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Plumbing Board
• At-Larae
• 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
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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
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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
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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
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