Boards and Commissions - Review of ApplicationsCopyright 2014
City of Dubuque ITEM# 1
ITEM TITLE: Review of Application(s)
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to
serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will
be made at the next City Council meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through February 15, 2016 (Vacant term of Corken)
Applicant:
Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through October 1, 2017 (Vacant term of Bergum)
Applicant:
Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360 Cherry St
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
❑ Latest Listings Supporting Documentation
❑ Vacancies Supporting Documentation
❑ Community Development Advisory Commission Application Supporting Documentation
❑ Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission Application Supporting Documentation
VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
For Council Meeting of
Monday October 6, 2014
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through February 15, 2016 (Vacant term of Corken)
Applicant:
Michelle Hinke, 973 Patricia Ann Dr.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through October 1, 2017 (Vacant term of Bergum)
Applicant:
Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360 Cherry St
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Airport Commission
Two, 4 -year terms through September 14, 2018 (Expiring terms of Accinelli and Daoud)
Applicant:
Steven Accinelli, 3007 Huntington Dr.
R.J. Blocker, 880 Kane St.
Dan Nicholson, 889 Walker St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 1 males/2 females/2 Pending Appointments
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 10-6-14
RP RT COMMISS
Yr. Term
4th Monday 4 p.m. - Aids
Douglas
Chris
Steven
Charles
Amy
Darlene
Jeff
Ron
Vacant
Vacant
Brotherton
Even
Accinelli
Daoud
Wagner
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION
3 Yr. Term - Meets 3:30 p.m. Meets Quarterly at Five Flags
09/14/17 Tyler
09/14/17 McKenzie
09/14/14 Adrienne
09/14/14 Bryce
09/14/16 Rod
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTI
5 Yr. Term, Meets on Cal
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 by 4 memb. (chair) Unknown
Y
IRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
Term - Apptd. 19962 Meets on C
Vacant
Linda
Marianne
Michael
Thomas
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
City ZAC Representative 12/31/16
City ZAC Representative 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
nese Professional -In 06/30/15
Business ProfessionalOut 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 fClty and Et
6 Yr. Term, Maass l ay 1-30.......
Laure
Jean
Donald
Greg
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 COMMISSIOI
4 Yr. Term Meets on CaII..............
Mary Lynn Neuhaus
Elizabeth Takes
Daniel White
04/06/18
04/06/16
04/06/17
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 08/15/16
Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/17
At -Large 02/15/17
Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/17
Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/15
At -Large 02/15/15
Low/Mod Income Area 02/15/16
At -Large 02/15/16
At -Large 02/15/16
ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term, Meets Bi -Monthly
James
Dan
Kevin
Elaine
David
Bob
Paul
Dixon
Hammel
Pfohl
Reiss
Wilson
Schmidt
Uhlrich
Electrical Contractor 05/21/17
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
yrsrunder 06/01/16
10/01/16
10/01/16
10/01/16
10/01/14
10/01/14
10/01/15
3 Yr.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30
COMMISSION
p.m., Federal Bldg.
Dr. John E.
David
Christina
D. Joseph
Julie
Mary Loney
Christine
Otto
Robert
Whalen
Klavitter
Monk
Rapp
Schlarman
Bichel 1
Happ-Olson
Krueger
McDonell
W Ilth District 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
Schwendinger
Walsh
Eudaley
Holz
Hingtgen
Housing Commission Rep 08/17/16
At -Large 08/17/16
Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17
Housing Commission Rep 08/17/15
At -Large 08/17/15
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
TenanvLandlord Issues 01/11/17
Tenant/LandlordIssues 01/11/15
Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/15
Tenant/Landlord Issues 01/11/16
HOUSING COMMISSION
Yr. Term, 4th.......Tues. 4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg...
Lisa Eubanks
David Wall
Dorothy Schwendinger
Ricardo Woods
Rick Baumhover
Amy Eudaley
Anna Fernandes
Patricia Foster
Jim Holz
Robert McDonell
Trust Fund Rep
Trust Fund Rep
Trust Fund Rep
08/17/15
08/17/16
08/17/16
08/17/16
08/17/17
08/17/17
08/17/15
08/17/15
08/17/15
08/17/15
HUMAN RIGH
Yr. T
dts 2nd'.....
Hall Anne
Tom LoGuidice
Ashley Melchert
Christopher Ostwinkle
Miguel Jackson
Anthony Allen
Howard
Jeff
R.R.S.
Dr. Susan
Paul
Brad
Vacant
Stephen
Gary
Patricia
Jon D.
Daniel
Jenny
John
Paula
Mike
Craig
Joshua
Alan
Chad
John
James
Dr. Charles
Lee 111
Lenhart
Stewart
Stone
01/01/16
01/01117
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 Orgy; 4th Wed. 3 p.m. City Hall "A"
Lassance
Chalmers
Vacant
Reisdorf
Ruden
07/01/17
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/16
07/01/16
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur. 4 p.m. Library
Poggemiller
Trotter
Boice
Harris - Weiss
Anderson -Bricker
Connors
Willis
07/01/18
07/01/18
07/01/15
07/01115
07/01/16
07/01/16
07/01/17
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM.
3 Yr. Term, Meets Orgy, City Hall
Beytien
Clements
Vincent
Darter
Pregler
Prochaska
Winterwood
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 Orgy, City Hall
Vacant
Tom
Gary
David
Corey
Ronald
Paul
Gail
Connie
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
MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
1 Yr. Term, On Call, CC Appt'd Reps.
Chavenelle
Twining
12/31/14
12/31/14
MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP
3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep
Vacant
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
Bryan
Louise
Castaneda
Felderman
Van !ten
Landis
Ward
Jochum
Lee
McNamara
Phillips
Zygmont
Th urn
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..
Knight
Enderson
Stedman
Stewart
Esser
Rhonda
George
Don
R.R.S.
Mathew
Michael
Martha
Thomas
Steve
Stephen
Vacant
Patrick
Joyce
Eugene
Jonathan
William J.
Jeff
07/30/16
07/30/17
07/30/17
07/30/17
07/30/15
Y
ZONING ADVISORY COM MISS
Term Meets 1st Wed. 6:30 Fed.
Belmont
Christ
Henschel
Baumhover
Hardie
Vacant
Norton
14
07/01/16
07/01/17
07/01/17
07/01/17
07/01/15
07/01/15
07/01/16
Yr. T
RD OF ADJUSTMENT
4th Thur. 4 p.m. Fed.'......
Pope
Bird
McCoy
Gibbs
Cremer
aroma 03/25/19
03/25/15
03/25/16
03/25/17
Airport2BA Rep 03/25/18
Indicates State -mandated board/commission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through October 2014
Updated September 23, 2014
Airport Commission ""
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
Community Development Advisory Commission
• Low/Mod Income Area
• At -Large
Electrical Code Board
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
Housing Code Appeals Board
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
Mechanical Code Board
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Plumbing Board
• At -Large
• Master Plumber
• Bachelor of Science Physical Science
• Journeyman
Zoning Board of Adjustment ""
""' Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from www.citvofdubuque.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 www.cityofdubuque.org.
City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
2-5C-1: COMMISSION CREATED; COMPOSITION:
A. Creation: There is hereby created a community development advisory commission
whose primary purpose shall be to provide for citizen participation in the
development and evaluation of the city of Dubuque's community development block
grant (CDBG) program.
B. Membership: The commission shall comprise nine (9) members; four (4) members
shall be residents of census tracts and block groups where at least fifty one percent
(51 %) of the residents are low/moderate income persons as determined by the
United States department of commerce, bureau of the census; four (4) members
shall be residents of the community at large; and one member shall be that member
of the housing commission designated by the housing commission. (2007 Code
§ 15-46)
2-5C-2: TERM; FILLING OF VACANCIES; COMPENSATION:
A. Term: The term of office for a commission member shall be three (3) years.
B. Removal Of Member: A commission member may be removed at any time with or
without cause by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the city council.
C. Filling Vacancies: A vacancy occurring on the commission caused by resignation or
otherwise shall be filled by appointment of the city council for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
D. Compensation: Members of the commission shall serve without compensation
except for actual expenses, which shall be subject to approval by the city council.
(2007 Code § 15-48)
2-5C-3: ORGANIZATION:
The commission shall choose annually, at its first regular meeting of the fiscal year, one
of its members to act as chairperson, and another of its members to act as vice
chairperson, to perform all of the duties of the chairperson during the chairperson's
absence or disability. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations governing
its organization and procedures as it may be deemed necessary, consistent with the
following:
A. Meetings: The commission shall meet as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which
the commission was created.
B. Attendance Of Members: Members of the commission shall attend at least two-thirds
(2/3) of all regularly scheduled meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month
period. If any member fails to attend such prescribed number of meetings, such
failure shall constitute grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council
that said member be replaced. Attendance of all members shall be entered in the
minutes.
C. Minutes Filed With Clerk: The 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 such meeting. (2007 Code § 15-51)
2-5C-4: GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. To conduct public hearings in accordance with the minimum standards established in
the CDBG program's citizen participation plan to ensure meaningful citizen input in
the planning, implementation and assessment of the city's CDBG program;
B. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income persons
who reside in designated areas of slum and blight and residents of low and
moderate income neighborhoods, as defined by the city council, in the planning,
implementation and assessment of the CDBG program;
C. To identify community development needs, particularly the needs of persons of low
and moderate income;
D. To serve in an advisory role upon the request of the city council in policy decisions
regarding funding priorities and program development and implementation;
E. To monitor and evaluate program activities to advise whether identified community
development objectives have been met;
F. To undertake public information efforts to educate the citizenry of the availability of
CDBG funded programs and to provide for a greaterunderstanding of the city's
community development efforts;
G. To assist in the preparation of the statement of community development objectives
and projected use of funds, amendments thereto and required reports including, but
not limited to, the annual grantee performance report (GPR) and the annual
comprehensive housing assistance strategy (CHAS);
H. To serve in an advisory role to the city manager in the review of complaints and
grievances received in accordance with the procedures established in section 2-5C-
5 of this article; and
I. To support, upon request, the efforts of the city council and other city
commissions in the assessment of the general development needs of the
community. (2007 Code § 15-49)
2-5C-5: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; REVIEW STANDARDS; APPEAL PROCESS:
The grievance procedure for the community development block grant program shall be
as follows:
A. Right To File: Any aggrieved person may file a grievance with the city manager.
B. Contents: Grievances shall contain a concise statement of the grievance and an
explanation of the action desired.
C. Forwarding To Commission: The city manager shall forward the grievance to the
commission within seven (7) working days of its receipt.
D. Setting Date For Hearing; Notice To Complainant: The commission shall, within
fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the grievance, set a time for a hearing. The
complainant shall be notified in writing of the time and place of the hearing. If a !
grievance is resolved prior to the date of the hearing, the aggrieved party shall
request in writing that the grievance be withdrawn.
E. Hearing Procedure: The commission shall conduct a hearing to review the grievance.
The grievant may appear in person, by agent, or by attorney. All persons wishing to
appear before the commission shall have an opportunity to be heard regarding the
grievance. Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of the hearing.
F. Recommendations Of Commission: The commission shall forward its
recommendation, in writing, to the city manager within ten (10) working days
following the hearing.
G. Action By City Manager: The city manager shall receive and review the
recommendation of the commission and shall respond to the grievant within ten (10)
working days of the receipt of the recommendation. The commission shall be
advised of the action of the city manager.
H. Compliance With Federal Regulations: The recommendations of the commission
shall comply with the regulations established by the U.S. department of housing and
urban development for the community development block grant program under title I
of the housing and community development act of 1974, as amended, and this code.
I. Appeal To Council By Grievant: If the grievant is unsatisfied with the response of the
city manager, an appeal may be made filed with the city clerk. The appeal shall be
forwarded by the city clerk to the city council. The city council may, at its discretion,
hold a hearing to consider the concerns of the grievant.
J. Council Action; Appeal To HUD: Upon review of the appeal, the city council shall: 1)
accept the response of the city manager; 2) modify the response of the city
manager; or 3) return the grievance to the city manager for further review. If the
outcome of such appeal is unsatisfactory, the complainant may file a written appeal
with the U.S. department of housing and urban development (HUD). (2007 Code
§ 15-50)
2-5C-6: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS:
The commission shall operate in accordance with the standards and procedures set
forth in the city's community development block grant (CDBG) program's citizen
participation plan. All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement
policies of the city shall govern the commission in all its operations. (2007 Code § 15-
52)
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Date: 09/17/2014 9:15 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:: Community Development Advisory
Commission
Name:: Michelle Hinke
Home Address:: 973 Patricia Ann Drive
Home Phone Number:: 563-588-3591
Business Name and Address:: Hammer, Simon & Jensen, PC
775 Sinsinawa Ave
East Dubuque, IL 61025
Business Phone Number:: 815-747-6999
Occupation:: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Email Address:: shelley@hsjlegal.com
Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: I have an Associates
degree/Paralegal program from NICC.
What contributions can you make or state reason for applying yam a lifetime resident of Dubuque. I
take pride in the town I was born and raised in. I would like to cmtribute my time and talents and become
involved in the community to prosper the future on our children. To better our community for the present
and future and show what a beautiful city this is with residents with good values, morals and a sense of
community.
List two reference with names and addresses:: Tom Hancock, 310 E. Main Street, Epworth, Iowa 52045
Susan Hess, 775 Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL 61025
Paul Jensen, 775 Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL 61025
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:: Michelle M Hinke
Date:: 09/17/2014
Chapter 6
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
2-6-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission.
2-6-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise the city council on environmental issues; to
educate on environmental issues; and to promote environmental stewardship.
2-6-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as
may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this Code of Ordinances or the Iowa
Code.
2-6-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city
govern the commission in all its operations.
2-6-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
B. Qualifications.
1. One (1) commissioner will be appointed to represent those who will inherit the
environment. Such commissioner must be under the age of thirty (30) at the time of
appointment.
2. Six (6) commissioners will be appointed to represent diverse segments of the city's
population.
3. It is desirable to select some commissioners who may have backgrounds with
environmental/biological science, healthcare, business/industry, and
environmental/civic groups.
2-6-6: OATH:
Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath
of office at the first meeting of the commission following the appointment or reappointment or
at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the commission.
2-6-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's
successor is appointed and qualified.
2-6-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
2-6-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice -chairperson, each to
serve a term of one (1) year. The chairperson must appoint a secretary, who need not be a
member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers for the
remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
2-6-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet monthly.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written
request of a majority of the commissioners.
C. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law.
D. Attendance.
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive
meetings of the commission, without being excused by the chairperson, such
absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the
position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission
must be filed with the city council within ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the
next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum. Four (4) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The
affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and voting is necessary for the
adoption of any motion or resolution.
2-6-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement
for necessary travel and other expenses while on official commission business within the
limits established in the city administrative policies budget.
2-6-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after a
public hearing.
2-6-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To develop, articulate, and propose goals, objectives, and policies to the city
council for the stewardship of the city's environment and its ecological systems for
present and future generations.
2. To advise and inform the city council on environmental stewardship issues,
including the implementation of and compliance with legislation, regulations, and
policies.
3. To hold public forums on specific issues at the direction of the city council.
4. To provide, upon request, to other boards, commissions, and city departments,
information for environmental educational programs, educational materials, and
environmental volunteer opportunities.
5. To provide input to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission regarding
environmental stewardship issues in the comprehensive plan.
09/30/2014) Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission
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To: <kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <mcorriga@ci...
Date: 09/29/2014 8:56 PM
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
The following form was submitted via your website: Board/Commission Application Form
Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission
Name:: Lalith Jayawickrama
Home Address:: 2360 Cherry Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number:: 563-495-0591
Business Name and Address:: University of Dubuque
Dept of Natural & Applied Sciences
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Business Phone Number:: 563-495-3000
Occupation:: Professor of Environmental science & Nutrition
Email Address:: t rG�l..h� ;,CZ'
Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Academic experience in
environmental science, Sustainable development policies, Nutritional ecology. Field research in
Environmental impact assessment -World Bank, Field researcher World Wildlife Fund & Smithsonian
Researcher Washington DC (Ecology, Conservation Biology & International Policy)
What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: I live in Dubuque and I believe I have
experience that I can share and contribute to make Dubuque have a successful sustainable development
plan
List two reference with names and addresses:: David Koch- University of Dubuque
Dale Easley- University of Dubuque
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:: Lalith H Jayawickrama
Date:: Sept 29, 2014
Additional Information: