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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) From: "noreply@civicplus.com" <noreply@civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <ehaugen@cit... 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 From: "noreply@civicplus.com" <noreply@civicplus.com> 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: