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Boards and Commissions - Appointment of Applicants Copyright 2014 City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1. ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commissions - Appointment of Applicants SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at this meeting. Building Code Board of Appeals One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2018 (expired term of Luchsinger) Applicant: Richard Luchsinger, 2875 Brueck Rd. Housing Commission One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2018 (expired term of McDonell) Applicant: Robert McDonell, 4050 Peru Rd. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2018 (expired term of Hingtgen) Applicant: Doris Hingtgen, 309 Hill St. MAYOR APPOINTMENT Library Board of Trustees One, 4-Year term through July 1 , 2019 (Vacant term of Boice) Applicant: Pat Maddux, 1685 Fox Dr. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/4 females/1 Vacancy Transit Advisory Board One, 3-year term through July 3, 2018 (expired term of Esser) Applicant: Matt Esser, 90 Main St. Apt 308 SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type ❑ 7-20-15 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation ❑ 7-20-15 Latest Listings Supporting Documentation ❑ 7-20-15 Vacancies Supporting Documentation ❑ Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board Application Supporting Documentation ❑ Housing Commission Application Supporting Documentation ❑ Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Application Supporting Documentation ❑ Library Board of Trustees Application Supporting Documentation ❑ Transit Advisory Board Application Supporting Documentation ❑ Gender Balance Law Supporting Documentation ❑ Gender Balance Q&A Sheet Supporting Documentation VACANCIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR CITY OF DUBUQUE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS For Council Meeting of Monday July 20, 2016 6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 360 W. 6 t Street APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING. Building Code Board of Appeals One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2018 (expired term of Luchsinger) Applicant: Richard Luchsinger, 2875 Brueck Rd. Housing Commission One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2018 (expired term of McDonell) Applicant: Robert McDonell, 4050 Peru Rd. Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee One, 3-year term through August 1 , 2018 (expired term of Hingtgen) Applicant: Doris Hingtgen, 309 Hill St. MAYOR APPOINTMENT Library Board of Trustees One, 4-Year term through July 1 , 2019 (Vacant term of Boice) Applicant: Pat Maddux, 1685 Fox Dr. This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law. 7 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/4 females/1 Vacancy Transit Advisory Board One, 3-year term through July 3, 2018 (expired term of Esser) Applicant: Matt Esser, 90 Main St. Apt 308 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS As prepared for the Council Meeting 7-20-15 AIRPORT COMMISSION-4 Yr. Term HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD Meets 4th Monday 4 p.m. -Airport 3 Yr. Term, 3rd Tues.4:00 p.m. Fed Bldg. Douglas Brotherton 09/14/17 Ronald White Tenant/Landlortllssue. 01/11/16 Chris Even 09/14/17 David Young Tenant/Landlortllssue. 01/11/17 Steven Accinelli 09/14/18 Mary Gotz Tenant/Landlortllssue. 01/11/18 Robert Blocker 09/14/18 Frederick K. Miller Tenant/Landlortlissue. 01111118 Amy Wagner 09/14/16 Robert Schaub Tenant/Landlortllssue. 01/11/16 Al RPORT ZO NI NG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HOUSING COMMISSION 5 Yr.Term,Meets on Call Yr. Term,4th Tues.4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg. Darlene Burds(At Will) County Representative 02/15/16 Vacant Vacant 08/17/15 Jeff Cremer City ZBARep. 02/15/18 David Wall 08/17/16 Ron Koppes(At Will) County Representative 02/15/16 Dorothy Schwendinger Trust Fund Rep 08/17/16 Vacant Vacant City ZBARep. 02/15/19 Ricardo Woods 08/17/16 Vacant Vacant Appointed by 4 memb.(chair)u n known Rick Baumhover 08/17/17 Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep 08/17/17 AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Anna Fernandes 08/17/15 6 Yr. Term-Apptd. 1996, Meets on Call Patricia Foster 08/17/15 Vacant Vacant Appointed by4 members 12/31/14 Vacant Vacant Trust Fund Rep 08/17/15 Linda Lucy(At Will) County Representative 12/31/14 Robert McDonell 08/17/15 Marianne Krause(At Will 2011 County Representative 12/31/14 Michael Belmont City ZAC Rep res entative 12/31/16 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Thomas Henschel City ZAC Representative 12/31/16 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon. City Hall Annex Tom LoGuidice 01/01/16 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Ashley Melchert 01/01/17 3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room Tanya Engling 01/01/17 Vacant Vacant BusinessProfessionalJn 06/30/15 Miquel Jackson 01/01/17 Gina Siegert Business Professional-Out 06/30/18 Anthony Allen 01/01/18 Ellen Henkels At-Large 06/30/18 Frederick Davis Jr. 01/01/18 Katherine Kluseman Arts Rep 06/30/16 Jeff Lenhart 01/01/16 Marina O'Rourke-Rosenow Arts Rep 06/30/16 Shirley Templeton Vaughn 01/01/18 Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/16 Dr. Susan Stone 01/01/16 Jessica Teckemeyer Arts Rep 06/30/16 INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORYCOMMISSION BOARD OF APPEALS-BUILDING CODE 3 Yr. Term, Meets Drily;4th Wed.3 p.m. City Hall"A" 3 Yr.Term,Meets on Call Paul Lassance 07/01/17 Chuck Carr(At Will) General Contractor 08/01/15 Brad Chalmers 07/01/15 F.James Kolf Architect/Engineer 08/01/16 Rachael Ferraro 07/01/18 Vacant Vacant Journeyman Carpenter 08/01/16 Stephen Reisdorf 07/01/16 Vacant Vacant ADA Representative 08/01/14 Gary Ruden 07/01/16 Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/01/14 Marla Cruise ADA Representative 08/01/15 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Luchsinger At-Large 08/01/15 4 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Library Patricia Poggemiller 07/01/18 BOARD OF REVIEW(City and County) Jon D. Trotter 07/01/18 6 Yr. Term, Meets May 1-30 Vacant Vacant 07/01/15 Laure Lewis 01/01/19 Jenny Weiss 07/01/19 Jean Hoeger 01/01/19 Angela Allred 07/01/16 Angie Mozena 01/01/16 Paula Connors 07/01/16 Greg Hutchinson 01/01/17 Mike Willis 07/01/17 Robert Schaub 01/01/17 LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMM. CABLE TV COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term,Meets Qrtly, City Hall 3 Yr. Term, Meets TBD Vavcant Vacant 07/01/17 Pauline Maloney 07/01/17 Joshua Clements 07/01/17 Vacant Vacant 07/01/14 Alan Vincent 07/01/17 Ronald Tigges 07/01/17 Chad Darter 07/01/18 Vacant Vacant 07/01/15 John Pregler 07/01/18 Kathleen McMullen 07/01/18 James Prochaska 07/01/16 Jennifer Tigges 07/01/18 Dr. Charles Winterwood 07/01/16 Alan Vincent 07/01/18 MEDIACOM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CATFISH CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 1 Yr. Term, On Call, CC Appt'd Reps. 2 Yr.term, Meets Quarterly Gail Chavenelle 12/31/15 Theothoros Giannakouros 07/16/16 Connie Twining 12/31/15 Will Hoyer 07/16/16 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MECHANICAL CODE BOARD 4 Yr.Term Meets on Call 3 Yr.Term,Meets Qrtly, City Hall Mary Lynn Neuhaus 04/06/18 Vacant Vacant 03/16/16 Elizabeth Takes 04/06/16 Tom Giese 03/16/17 Daniel White 04/06/17 Gary Hillard 03/16/17 David Grothe 03/16/18 CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Corey Valaskey 03/16/18 3 Yr.Term-Meets 3:30 p.m. Meets Quarterly at Five Flags Ronald Billmeyer 03/16/16 Tyler Daugherty 06/29/18 Paul Papin 03/16/16 McKenzie Hill 06/29/16 Vacant Vacant 06/29/16 MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARTNERSHIP Bryce Parks 06/29/18 3 Yr. Term, Council Appt'd Rep Rod Bakke 06/29/16 Vacant Vacant 12/31/15 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term,Meets 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m.at Federal Bldg./Housing 3 Yr.Term,Meets 2nd Tues.,4:30 p.m. Bunker Hill Ricardo Woods Housing Commission Rep 02/15/16 Robin Kennicker 06/30/17 Janice Craddieth LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/17 Kenneth Klinge 06/30/17 Rev. Lindsay James LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/17 Paul Hoffmann 06/30/17 Robert Block II At-Large 02/15/17 Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18 Vacant Vacant LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/15 Katherine Lydon 06/30/16 Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18 Karen Lyness 06/30/16 Theresa Caldwell LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/16 David Schlueter 06/30/16 Michelle Hinke At-Large 02/15/16 Paula Maloy, SVM At-Large 02/15/16 PLUMBING CODE BOARD 3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly,City Hall DUBUQUE COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE Vacant Vacant MasterPlumber 11/02/14 2 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed Vacant Vacant At-Large 11/02/15 Anthony Allen Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant Master Plumber 11/02/14 Graciela Caneiro-Livingston Primary 10/31/15 Paul Papin (At Will) Journeyman 11/02/15 JoAnn Giunta Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant Bachelor Science Phys. 11/02/15 ELECTRICAL CODE BOARD SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION 3 Yr.Term,Meets Bi-Monthly 3 Yr.Term,Meets Quarterly James Dixon Electrical Contractor 05/21/17 Sheila Castaneda 02/01/17 Kevin Pfohl Joumeyman/Maintenance 05/21/17 Robert Felderman 02/01/17 Andy Palmer Joumeyman/Maintenance 05/21/17 Richard Van Iten 02/01/17 Vacant Vacant Electrical Engineer 05/21/14 Dick Landis 02/01/17 David Wilson At-Large 05/21/17 Annalee Ward 02/01/17 Dave Nebel Jr. Electrical Background 05/21/18 Jeffrey Jochum 02/01/18 Paul Uhlrich Electrical Background 05/21/18 Phyllis Lee 02/01/18 Patrick McNamara 02/01/18 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION Betty Phillips 02/01/16 3 Yr.Term,Meets 1st Tuesday 5 p.m. City Hall Annex Bryan Zygmont 02/01/16 Kyle Leytem Youth Rep.30 yrs/under 10/01/16 Louise Thurn 02/01/16 Michael Buelow 10/01/16 Chad Oberdoerster 10/01/16 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD Aditi Sinha 10/01/16 3 Yr. Term, Meets monthly, 2nd Thur. Fed. Bldg.. Lalith Jayawickrama 10/01/17 Rhonda Knight 07/30/16 Jalee Lynn Frommelt 10/01/17 George Enderson 07/30/17 David Koch 10/01/15 Don Stedman 07/30/17 R.R.S. Stewart 07/30/17 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Mathew Esser 07/30/15 3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg. Dr.John E. Whalen Wllth District 07/01/16 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION David Klavitter Langworthy District 07/01/17 3 Yr.Term,Meets 1st Wed. 6:30 Fed. Bldg.. Christina Monk Architect At-Large 07/01/17 Michael Belmont 07/01/16 Vacant Vacant OldMainDistrict-Interim 07/01/15 Martha Christ 07/01/17 Lisa Lawson CathetlrzlDistrict-Interim 07/01/17 Thomas Henschel 07/01/17 John McAndrews At-Large 07/01/18 Steve Baumhover 07/01/17 Vacant Vacant At-Large 07/01/15 Kristin Dietzel 07/01/18 Vacant Vacant At-Large 07/01/15 Laura Roussell 07/01/18 Robert McDonell Jackson Park District 07/01/16 Patrick Norton 07/01/16 HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 3 Yr.Term,Meets 6 times per Year 5 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Fed. Bldg.. Dorothy Schwendinger Housing Commission Rep 08/17/16 Joyce Pope 03/25/19 John Walsh At-Large 08/17/16 Eugene Bird 03/25/15 Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17 Jonathan McCoy 03/25/16 Vacant Vacant Housing Commission Rep 08/17/15 Bethany Golombeski 03/25/17 Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/15 Jeff Cremer Airport ZBA Rep 03/25/18 Indicates State-mandated boardicommission subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law. City of Dubuque, Iowa Boards and Commissions Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through July 2015 Updated July 15, 2015 Airport Zonina Board of Adiustment Airport Zoninq Commission "' Buildinq Board Code of Appeals • At-Large • ADA Representative • General Contractor • Journeyman Carpenter Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission • Business Professional In Cable TV Commission Civic Center Commission Community and Police Relations Committee Community Development Advisory Commission • Low/Mod Income Area Electrical Code Board • Electrical Enqineer Historic Preservation Commission"' • Old Main District • At-Large Housing Commission • Section 8 Representative Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Library Board of Trustees "' Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Mechanical Code Board Mississippi River Partnership Council Plumbina Board • At-Large • Master Plumber • Bachelor of Science Physical Science • Journeyman Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wvvw.cityofdubugue.org or through the City Clerk's Office. Applications can be submitted at anytime 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 wvvw.cityofdubuque.org. City Clerk's Office • 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 • 563.589.4100 ii 14-1A-6: BUILDING CODE AND ADVISORY APPEALS BOARD Amended 6-15-15 A. Board Created: There is hereby created the Building Code and Advisory Appeals Board. i B. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to determine the suitability of alternative building materials and methods of building construction, to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the International Building Code, to advise the city council on all building construction regulations and procedures, and to serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the building official. C. Internal Organization and Rules: The board 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. D. Procedures for Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and J procurement policies of the city govern the board in all its operations. i E. Membership: i 1. The board comprises seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the city h, council. B 2. Residents must be eighteen(18) years of age or older. j 7 3. Special Qualifications. a. One (1) member must be an architect or engineer registered in the state of Iowa. b. One (1) member must be a commercial contractor. c. One (1) member must be a journeyman carpenter. d. One (1) member must be a residential contractor. e. One (1) member must be a representative of the public at-large. f. Two (2) representatives must have knowledge of Americans with I Disabilities Act regulations to represent the interests of persons with disabilities. F. Oath: Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board. II f �� '� 4 k `1 i� 'i �' ''i �� ;i Ii i ,. i r ,� f i I t f r i i i i i I i i �fl 4 G. Terms: The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. I H: Vacancies: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. u I. Officers/Organization: The board 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 board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. !I J. Meetings: 1. Regular Meetings. The board must meet upon call of the chairperson, secretary, or city manager. G 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members. j 3. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law. d • !J 4. Attendance. 8 a. In the event a member of the board has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to r i.. l the city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings. i 5. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the board 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. G 4 6. Quorum. For meetings where the agenda does not include the review of any Americans with Disabilities Act issues, three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. For meetings where the agenda does include the review of any Americans with Disabilities Act issues, four (4) members of the board and at least one (1) of the Americans with Disabilities Act representatives must be in attendance to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. �E G . , . � � � . ) � ) . ( � � � ) � ) . � � ) � . ) � . � � � I . � � � . � . � � , C . � . � � . � i . ; K. Compensation: Members serve without compensation, provided that they may j receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the Limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. L. Removal: The city council may remove any member for cause upon written charges and after a public hearing. M. Powers. The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: 1. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the building official on any requirements resulting from the enforcement of the building code may appeal from such decision to the building code board and said board shall serve as an appeal board. In case the aggrieved party is a member of said board, said member shall be disqualified as a member of the board acting as an appeal board, until the person aggrieved has been heard and a decision rendered. The appeal shall be made by the person aggrieved, giving written notice of such appeal to the building official within seven (7) days of receipt of decision from which the appeal is taken. The building code board sitting as an appeal board shall meet within ten (10) working days after receiving such notice and render a decision within five (5) working days thereafter. Any interested party, including j the building official, shall have the right to present their case to the appeal board, j whose decision shall be final unless appealed to the district court as provided by law. The board of appeals may reverse or modify a decision of the building official only on findingthat: a. The building official had incorrectly interpreted the provision of this i code; or, b. The decision of the building official creates an unnecessary hardship upon the appellant. p pp The board of appeals shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims made regarding the use of alternates. All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures d specified in this code. 4 On issues before the board involving the Americans with Disabilities Act the i board may elect to seek input from Americans with Disabilities Act advocates in the community. If the board elects to seek input from Americans with Disabilities Act advocates in the community the board shall consult with a minimum of two (2) individuals. I a 1 1 I it ;' it 7 j I i I �� Ili i i i i 4 i �i I I N. Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. In so modifying or reversing such decision of the building official, the board of appeals may authorize any alternate to the decision of the building official and the provisions, provided it finds the proposed material or method of construction is satisfactory for the use intended and complies with the provisions of this code, and that the material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed by this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, durability, fire resistance, and safety. i I i f i i i i II I Y �� l II Ij i� �� . i I i I i TI-IE CITY OF Dubuque U'UrBUME CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA All-AmmicaCity Masterpiece on the Mississippi BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 2007-2012•201.3 Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of I interest to our community and its future. J The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or y Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If 1 not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). i, Hca ,rte DATE: ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: t31,Lt�L&L6a Ar .1� J (Some boards/commissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliance) 4-7 NAME: 1AAt7.I� G ° tl r ''" ADDRESS: (City of Dubuque residency required) j BUSINESS: ZM-171ME12leaulzia ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: I � POSITION WITH COMPANY: q HOME PHONE: IF7 BUSINESS PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): r a L rrx q EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD/COMMISSION: N 1 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING: 44 1 L r�c1E. t 'z I LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: c/w t_tr ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: i Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: Y NO If yes,Which? tLn t ' 5 Have you served on a City Board or Commission befor • ES- NO If yes,Which? cc °I p ,° Have you participated in the City Life Program: YESNO If so when: Have you participated in the Intercultural Compet ncy Program: YES N If so When: A SIGNATURE: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589-4120. Fax 563/589-0890,www.cityofdubuque.org.All names will be dropped from the list after a one-year period. � i . �� ) ) ) . � � ! � �. ] � � ) � . . ; � . y � � . � � . � � } . � . � � ) � i � ) � ) , . � � . � ] � ( ; . � . � 9 Title 2 Chapter 5 Housing Commission u 2-56-1 : COMMISSION CREATED: ,I There is hereby created a housing commission. (2007 Code § 15-21) 2-513-2: PURPOSE; APPROVAL OF PROPOSALS: I 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 j 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: I 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; 1 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 ii present and future housing needs; 5. To request and review ongoing surveys assessing housing needs and identifying future communityhousing needs articular) the needs of persons of low and moderate g particularly income; i N 6. To support the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in the assessment of the general housing needs of the community; 'J 7. To undertake from time to time other specific ongoing housing planning which may be j referred to it by the city council; i y 8. To research and recommend to the city council policies and programs facilitating the development of affordable housing; { i 9. To undertake public information efforts to educate citizens of the availability of federal, state and locally funded housing assistance programs; l i 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 j 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. i 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) 2-513-3: MEMBERSHIP; VACANCIES; QUALIFICATIONS: A,. Membership: The housing commission shall be comprised of ten (10) members. it B. Term Of Office: Appointments shall be for a term of three (3) years. 1 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. ti 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 1437f) 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) q I i i 2-513-4: 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) 2-513-5: COMPENSATION: All members of the commission shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement of necessary expenses. (2007 Code § 15-25) 2-513-6: 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. �I (2007 Code § 15-26) 2-513-7: 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) Ii i it j 4 a 1 THE CITY OF Dubuque D r r CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 'I•Americac�' Masterpiece lin the Mississippi BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 2007•2012.201,3 Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and/or Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). r —aV— j� DATE: (Q f r ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: / &(76/ (Some boards/co fissions require State of Iowa Gender Balance compliancce) NAME: ADDRESS: (City of Dubuque residency required) BUSINESS: ADDRESS: OCCUPATION: POSITION WITH COMPANY: HOME PHONE: `t C "c� t BUSINESS PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES):�C�k;v id e� 3`O/A-b/Z� Q644 EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD/COMMISSION: S d i r "� lde.� '✓c e e ` ic�u ( - ur ® A &E 4vsC.✓ e a WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE ASON FOR APPLYING: IQ0.6W JO n r ,alt JQcX r r 0e 01 04gy"I LIST TWO REFERENCES: �1' �„ _� _ ��,,,,�� NAME: � �(,�yl� ADDRESS: /1.77 ,ci � �-�'"'`t 0&1 NAME:, C(,� i e1 l�C ADDRESS: `&q� (��11( 4--bwg, a.A .lo,�� Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises''t;on'facPcf the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. e, Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission: ES NO If yes,Which? H16 GG �@fl� l�G l � Have you served on a City Board or Commission before: YES NO If yes,Which? Have you participated in the City Life Program: YES 60') If so when: Have you particip din the Inter I Competency Program: YES NO If so When: SIGNATURE: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589-4120. Fax 563/589-0890,www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one-year period. 9 Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee 2-513-1 : TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED: Subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, a fund to be known as the city of Dubuque housing trust fund (trust fund) is hereby established for the collection and disbursement of funds to meet the housing needs of the city's low and moderate income residents. (2007 Code § 26-31) 2-513-2: PURPOSE: j i The purpose of the trust fund shall be to collect and disburse revenue to meet the housing needs of low and moderate income households as defined in the city of Dubuque comprehensive housing affordability strategy (CHAS). This shall in no way construe that these funds will be used to finance housing permanently owned by the city. The trust fund, as a permanent and revolving source of revenue, will provide for loans and grants to finance projects including, but not limited to, the acquisition, rehabilitation and/or new construction of rental and owner occupied housing, as well as to provide money for relocation assistance to income qualified displaced tenants. (2007 Code § 26-32) 2-513-3: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: The financial management of the trust fund shall be the responsibility of the city i manager, whose responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a) holding trust revenue for those purposes defined by the housing commission and approved by the city council; b) disbursing funds for the housing commission as appropriated in the annual operating budget approved by the city council; and c) performing any other function needed to ensure the sound financial management of and accountability for trust fund revenues and expenditures. (2007 Code § 26-33) I ry 2-513-4: TRUST FUND ADMINISTRATION: h The trust fund shall be administered by the city manager. The city manager shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: a) marketing the program of the trust fund; b) soliciting applications; c) packaging applications for housing commission review; d) coordinating legal or financial assistance to the housing commission; e) ensuring public participation; f) pursuing new revenue sources; g) overseeing and accounting for funded projects; h) coordinating with the city departments and agencies; i) collecting and servicing loans made by the trust fund; j) preparing periodic reports for the housing commission and city council; and k) general day to day operation of the fund. (2007 Code § 26-34) a 2-513-5: FUNDING: The housing commission shall be responsible for recommending sources of funding and revenues for the trust fund to the city manager and/or city council As funds and revenues become available, the activities of the trust fund shall be carried out as specified in this article. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, nothing herein shall require or impose any obligation upon the city council to provide any funds for any of the purposes of this article. (2007 Code § 26-35) 2-513-6: COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED; MEMBERSHIP; FUNCTIONS: A. Establishment; Functions: A housing trust fund advisory committee of the housing l commission shall be established to recommend policy direction and oversight to the administration and operation of the housing trust fund by: 1) soliciting funding; 2) developing bylaws to govern the committee's operations; and 3) developing policies and guidelines for acquisition and distribution of funds. Such solicitations, bylaws, policies and guidelines shall be approved by the housing commission and submitted to the city council for its approval. I;I B. Duties: The housing trust fund advisory committee shall coordinate an effective mechanism for public participation in the operation of the trust fund, recommend Ii projects to the housing commission for funding approval and engage in activities I� providing for the efficient use of the trust fund. I a C. Membership; Terms: j 1 1. The housing trust fund advisory committee shall have five (5) members appointed by the city council to serve for three (3) year terms. Three (3) of the committee members shall be members of the housing commission and two (2) shall be members of the public. The chair of the trust fund advisory committee shall be appointed by the housing commission. 2. The two (2) members of the public shall be selected specifically on the basis of experience in real estate development, banking, finance, accounting, funds 1 management or other related areas of expertise. D. Meetings; Rules And Regulations: The housing trust fund advisory committee shall hold at least six (6) meetings each year. The housing commission may adopt such rules and regulations it deems necessary to govern the committee's organizational procedures and which do not conflict with this article or other resolutions and/or decisions of the city council. i 3 1 I 9 i ip E. Governing Operations: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement policies and practices of the city shall govern the housing trust fund advisory committee in all its operations and activities. (2007 Code § 26-36) 2-5D-7: IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM: A. Application For Funds: For purposes of the Iowa finance authority state housing trust fund, the housing trust fund advisory committee shall have the authority to make application to the Iowa finance authority for funds from the local housing trust fund program and the project based housing program and to direct, without further approval of any,city officer or the city council, how such funds shall be used in I! accordance with the Iowa finance authority trust fund allocation plan. B. Maintenance Of Funds: Funds received by the city from the Iowa finance authority state housing trust fund shall be maintained by the city in a separate account and subject to the direction of the housing trust fund advisory committee. C. Local Matching Funds: For purposes of providing required local matching funds for applications to the Iowa finance authority state housing trust fund, the housing trust fund advisory committee shall have the final authority to direct how such funds shall be used in accordance with the Iowa finance authority trust fund allocation plan. Allocation of local matching funds to the housing trust fund advisory committee shall be made by decision of the city council. (2007 Code § 26.37) I II. lil i III �I f i, l 4 l ,4 1 ti 1 i d 0 I I t Dubuque THE CITY OF . U13BUME CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 't-MeftaC"I Masterpiece on the Mississippi BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION 2007•2012•2013 f Individuals serving on Boards and Commissions play an important role in advising the City Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. i The City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA accepts applications for any Board and/or j Commission at any time, and the application stays active for one year from the date of receipt in the Clerk's Office. At the appropriate regularly scheduled meeting, applications will be submitted to the City Council for their review and applicants are encouraged to address the Council stating their reasons for wanting to serve on this particular Board or Commission. Applicants will be advised when the application is being presented. Appointment to the Board or Commission will be made at a later meeting. Applicants will then be notified as to the outcome of the Council's action. If not appointed at that time, this application will be resubmitted, as needed, as long as the application is active (unless the applicant advises they are no longer interested). M DATE: -. f�' �✓ ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: Lj 0 C (Some boards/commissions require State of.Iowa Gender Balance compliance) NAME: , l hIlA� C-T0 ,61'iADDRESS:—?d /-' C (City of Dubuque residency required) --' ADDRESS: .?,' BUSINESS G I- OCCUPATION: , ', ��'CD" POSITION WITH COMPANY: HOME PHONE: /� � .ate 9 " `"' ,�" �' BUSINESS PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES): --� l EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION WHICH QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS BOARD/COMMISSION: 6e4,'OV/7 l�'C `` t i G 0� .d/5' WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS CAN YOU MAKE OR STATE REASON FOR APPA ING: I - er - �- LIST TWO REFERENCES: NAME: ADDRESS: NAME: ADDRESS: Specific attention should be directed to possible conflict of interest. For further clarification, if a situation arises, contact the appropriate staff person or the City's legal staff. x Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission- NO If yes,Which? ,L-o2% � - Have you served on a City Board or Commission beforEe. YES` NO If yes,Which? Have you participated in the City Life Program: YES N If so wh n: '11Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency rograam: YE INO If so When: I SIGNATURE: If questions, contact the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 W. 131h St., Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone 563/589-4120. Fax 563/589-0890, www.cityofdubuque.org. All names will be dropped from the list after a one-year period. I a LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2-7-1 : COMPOSITION: i The Carnegie-Stout free public library of the city shall be under the control and direction of the board of library trustees. Such board shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. (2007 Code § 30-1) 2-7-2: ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP: Citizens and residents of the city, male or female, over the age of eighteen (18) years, are alone eligible for membership on the board mentioned in section 2-7-1 of this chapter. (2007 Code § 30-2) 2-7-3: COMPENSATION: Members of the board shall receive no compensation for their services. (2007 Code § 30-3) 2-7-4: TERMS OF MEMBERS; FILLING OF VACANCIES: For the three (3) vacancies that occur on July 1, 2009, the appointments to fill two (2) of the vacancies shall be for terms endingJul 1 2010 and the ointment to fill the other vacancy Y pp Y shall be for a term ending July 1, 2013. For the four (4) vacancies that occur on July 1, 2011, the appointments to fill two (2) of the vacancies shall be for terms ending July 1, 2012, and the appointments to fill the two (2) other vacancies shall be for terms ending July 1, 2015. Thereafter, each member of the board shall hold office for four (4) years and until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. The term of office of each member shall commence July 1 in the year in which the member is appointed. Vacancies occurring on the board through death, resignation or permanent removal from the city shall be filled by the mayor with the approval of the city council, but such appointments shall be made to fill out the unexpired term for which the appointment is made. (Ord. 34-09, 7-6-2009) 2-7-5: POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY: A. Powers: The board of library trustees shall have and exercise the following powers: 1. To meet and organize by the election of one of their number as president of the board, and by the election of a secretary and such other officers as the board may deem necessary; 2. To have charge, control and supervision of the public library, its appurtenances and fixtures, and rooms containing the same, directing and controlling all the affairs of such library; 3. To employ a librarian, such assistants and employees as may be necessary for the proper management of said library, and fix their compensation; but, prior to such employment, the �! �� V ii I Ij i ill I I I II ill I��i IIS I Ifs IN {yuY F a 0 1, 3 compensation of such librarian, assistants and employees shall be fixed for the term of employment by a majority of the members of said board voting in favor thereof; I 4. To remove such librarian, assistants or employees by a vote of two-thirds (z/3) of such board for good cause; 5. To select and make purchases of books, pamphlets, magazines, periodicals, papers, maps, t journals, furniture, fixtures, stationery and supplies for such library; 6. To authorize the use of such library by nonresidents of the city and to fix charges therefor; 7. To make and adopt, amend, modify or repeal bylaws, rules and regulations, not inconsistent ij with law, for the care, use, government and management of such library and the business of said board, fixing and enforcing penalties for the violation thereof; 'i 8. To have exclusive control of the expenditures of all taxes levied for library purposes as provided by law, and of the expenditure of all monies available by gift or otherwise, for the erection of library buildings and of all other monies belonging to the library fund; 9. To contract with the trustees of the township or the board of supervisors of the county or of adjacent townships or counties, or with the trustees or governing bodies of neighboring towns or cities not having library facilities for the public, to loan the books of said library, either singly or in groups, upon such terms as may be agreed upon in such contract. i' B. Record Of Proceedings: The board shall keep a record of its proceedings. (2007 Code § 30- 5) i 2-7-6: CHARGE OF BUILDING, DONATIONS: The board shall have charge and control of the Carnegie-Stout free public library building and 4 all gifts and donations to the city for library purposes, and see that the same are properly preserved for public use. (2007 Code § 30-6) F r 2-7-7: ANNUAL REPORTS: y The board shall each year make a report to the city council for the year ending December 31, giving a statement of the condition of the library, the number of books added thereto, the number circulated, the number not returned or lost, the amount of fines collected, and the amount of money expended in the maintenance thereof during such year, together with such other information as may be deemed important. (2007 Code § 30-7) I a i F a l I 5 n ,I �� ii SII ',,I I i Iii 9 4 �y I 'i' ii �I i d �, 1 � 4 i Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form From: <noreply(&,,civicplus.com> To: <kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <kfirnsta@ci... Date: 02/18/2015 4:39 PM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form i If you are having problems viewing this HTML email, click to view a Text version. Board/Commission Application Form Please complete the online form below. Personal Information I Select the Board, Commission, or Committee appl"ing for:* Library Board of Trustees Name:* Pat Maddux Home Address* 1685 Fox Drive Home Phone Number:* 563-582-9518 Business Name and Address: Clarke University V 1550 Clarke Drive Business Phone Number:* 563-588-6366 Occupation:* Director of Academic Technology Email Address: pat.maddux(a),clarke.edu Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:* j I have an undergraduate degree in Communications from Iowa State and a i ?, masters degree in educational technology from Clarke University. I have worked in various technology roles at Clarke University for 14 years. I supervise the directors 3 !of,the Learnin Cg� enter Audio Visual departure t_Technology Learninq_Commons , What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?* !The Dubuque public library has been a consistently positive resource for me and my family since we moved to Dubuque in 2001. 1 believe my primary value to Ur Clarke is not in technology leadership but in building positive, productive nelati-Qa sIii s a�rit ow rher aad l se s l a wo esLto uils a Jtu of . .' List two reference with names and addresses: a i E 06/12/2015 2 Mike Willis, 1365 W 5th St. Dubuque, IA Sr. Lynn Lester, 1100 Carmel Dr. Dubuque IA i Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?* Q Yes O No If yes,which? Library Committee, Assessment Committee, both at Clarke University Have you served on a Board, If yes,which? Commission, or Committee before?* z I Strategic Planning Committee ; O Yes O No Have you participated in the City Life program? 0 Yes *No Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? O Yes *No Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication):* Pat Maddux Date:* February 18, 2015 The following form was submitted via your website: Board/Commission Application Form Please complete the online form below.: Personal Information: Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for: Library Board of Trustees Name: Pat Maddux Home Address: 1685 Fox Drive Dubuque, IA 06/12/2015 3 Home Phone Number: 563-582-9518 Business Name and Address: Clarke University 1550 Clarke Drive Dubuque, IA i Business Phone Number: 563-588-6366 Occupation: Director of Academic Technology Email Address: pat.maddux@clarke.edu Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission: I have an undergraduate degree in Communications from Iowa State and a masters degree in educational technology from Clarke University..I have worked in various technology roles at Clarke University for 14 years. I supervise the directors of the Learning Center, Audio Visual department, Technology Learning Commons, and Nicholas J. Schrup library. In my years at Clarke I have been on more committees than I can remember and feel that I have provided a consistent practical, results-oriented perspective. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: The Dubuque public library has been a consistently positive resource for me and my family since we moved to Dubuque in 2001. I believe my primary value to Clarke is not in technology leadership but in building positive,productive relationships with coworkers and end-users. I have worked to build a culture of mutual respect that has resulted not only in happy employees but in the development and sharing of creative, effective ideas. I am hopeful that I can help bring this same positive experience to the library board. List two reference with names and addresses: Mike Willis, 1365 W 5th St. Dubuque, IA Sr. Lynn Lester, 1100 Carmel Dr. Dubuque IA Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: Yes If yes, which?: Library Committee, Assessment Committee, both at Clarke University Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: Yes If yes, which?: Strategic Planning Committee Have you participated in the City Life program?: No Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program?: No Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Pat Maddux Date: February 18, 2015 Additional Information: Form Submitted on: 2/18/2015 4:39:35 PM Submitted from IP Address: 204.238.255.20 Referrer Page: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-9/BoardCommission-Application- 06/12/2015 4 Form-50 Form Address: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-9/BoardCommission- Application-Form-50 1 Click here to report this email as spam. Ii I i i r 1 a : B V p 4 f� 9 3 V 9 P g� I d 9 06/12/2015 I l Chapter 1 TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD Amendment Adopted 7-21-14 And 10-6-14 Amended Adopted 5-18-15 5-1-1: BOARD CREATED: There is hereby created the Transit Advisory Board. 5-1-2: PURPOSE: �i I The purpose of the board is to recommend the establishment of routes, schedules, and changes in fare structure and/or rates. 5-1-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The board 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. 5-1-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the board in all its operations. 5-1-5: MEMBERSHIP: II The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council. 5-1-6: OATH: I Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must execute an oath of 4 office at the first meeting of the board following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board. 5-1-7: TERMS: I The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. 5-1-8: VACANCIES: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. 5-1-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: The board 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 i F i member of the board. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. 5-1-10: MEETINGS: A. Regular Meetings. The board must meet not less than bimonthly. B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the members. 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 member of the board has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the board to recommend to the city council j 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 board 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. ii F. Quorum. Three (3) members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. 5-1-11: COMPENSATION: 'i Members serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. 5-1-12: REMOVAL: Except as provided in 5-1-10(D)(1), the city council may remove any member for good a cause. 5-1-13: POWERS: The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities: A. Advise the city council on executing agreements and grants relating to the transit system operation and the purchase of new equipment. B. Advise the city council on rates, fares, or charges for the transportation of passengers and any incidental services and the rates or charges to be made for advertising in buses or any other facility. 5-1-14: FARE INCREASE OR REDUCTION IN SERVICE, PROCEDURE: 1 A. Definitions: The following words and phrases, when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN SERVICE: 1. Routes: Elimination of a route; 2. Service Hours: Reduction of ten percent (10%) of service hours of a route; 3. Service Miles: Reduction of ten percent (10%) of service miles of a route; and/or 4. Bus Stops: Elimination of one (1) or more stops on a route that would result in a greater than one-fourth (1/4) mile walking distance between bus stops. B. Public Hearing: Prior to the adoption of any fare increase or a substantial reduction in service by the city council, the city council must set a time and place for public hearing on such proposed fare increase or reduction in service, and must cause a notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than four(4) nor more than twenty (20) days prior to such hearing. All notices must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. C. Contents of Notice: The notice must state the time and place of hearing, include a summary of the proposed fare increase or reduction in service level, indicate who the increase or reduction will affect, indicate the date the increase or reduction will take effect, and request that interested persons comment, in writing filed with the city clerk prior to the time of the public hearing or in person at the public hearing, on the proposed increase or reduction. The notice must also state that any comments submitted will be considered by the city council, and that following the public hearing, the city council will '! act to adopt, modify or reject the proposed fare increase or reduction in service. All notices must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. ii Y f c Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form From: <noreply@,civicplus.com> To: <kf1rnsta@cityofdubuque.org>, <tgleason@cityofdubuque.org>, <kfimsta@ci... Date: 06/13/2015 10:33 AM Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form If you are having problems viewing this HTML email, click to view a Text version. it Board/Commission Application Form Please complete the online form below. Personal Information Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:* Transit Advisory Board Name:* Matt Esser Home Address* 90 Main St. Apt. 308 Home Phone Number:* 5632133913 Business Name and Address: N/A Business Phone Number* 5635555555 Occupation:* Position with Company Americor-ps Service Member Email Address: matt esser(r,msn.com Experience or educationwhich qualifies you for this board or commission:* Regular user of both the fixed route system and the Mini Jule. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?* These past few years, it has been exciting to be involved with transit with the many improvements to the transit system. I look forward to continuing to serve on the 1 Transit Advisory Board as a new chapter unfolds with the completion of the new Un,tefmo-d.a.1-JacilityJ n-thue-M-illwo, I i List two reference with names and addresses: 06/15/2015 2 Dora Serna, Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Av., 582-3681 Shelli Glover, Same Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?* O Yes *No Have you served on a Board, If yes,which? Commission, or Committee before?* ;Transit Advisory Board ' Q Yes ONo Have you participated in the City Life program? O Yes 11 *No it Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program? Q Yes O No Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication):* Matthew P. Esser Date:* 13 June 2015 'I a u The following form was submitted via our website: Board/Commission Application Form i Please complete the online form below.: Personal Information: Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for: Transit Advisory Board Name: Matt Esser Home Address: 90 Main St. Apt. 308 l Horne Phone Number: 5632133913 i Business Name and Address: N/A ? 06/15/2015 i 3 Business Phone Number: 5635555555 I Occupation: Americorps Position with Company: Service Member Email Address: matt—esser@msn.com Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:Regular user of both the fixed route system and the Mini Jule. What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: These past few years, it has been exciting to be involved with transit with the many improvements to the transit system. I look forward to continuing to serve on the Transit Advisory Board as a new chapter unfolds with the completion of the new intermodal facility in the Millwork District. I List two reference with names and addresses: Dora Serna, Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Av., 582-3681 i Shelli Glover, Same Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: No Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: Yes i If yes, which?: Transit Advisory Board S Have you participated in the City Life program?:No it Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency Program?: Yes I Signature (type your name here as electronic verfication): Matthew P. Esser Date: 13 June 2015 �I Additional Information: Form Submitted on: 6/13/2015 10:33:12 AM Submitted from IP Address: 173.24.248.143 Referrer Page: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-9/BoardCommission-Application- Form-50 Form Address: http://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/City-Clerk-9BoardCommission- Application-Form-50 Click here to report this email as spam. 0 06/15/2015 z 0 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 i requirements 1 Iowa has required gender •. boards and commissions forunder 1� tovva Code section 69.16A.Last session,the General Assembly passed legislation that applies s, this requirementto the localQ&A explainsbackground • legislation,the new requirements , the legislation • • Q:What are the new requirements for gender balance on city Q:Is there any option if my city simply cannot find a person to boards and commissions? serve on the board or commission of the needed gender? A:During the 2009 legislative session,legislation(HF243)was A:Yes.Under the new code section,cities that make a good faith passed that extends to cities and counties gender balance require- effort to find a qualified person of the necessary gender to fill the ment for all appointive boards,commissions,committees and position for a period of three months and are unable to do so may councils created by the Iowa code.In other words,bodies cities appoint a person to the position regardless of the gender balance are required to have under Iowa code when they provide certain requirement. functions or services,such as the planning and zoning commission, library boards and the board of adjustment,with appointed(not Q:What constitutes a"good faith effort"? elected)members,must be gender balanced. A:There is no hard and fast definition,but cities should be able to demonstrate a legitimate effort during the three month time Q:What does`gender balanced'mean? period to recruit qualified members of the necessary gender,before A:Gender balance means if the body has an even number of ap- appointing a member that creates gender imbalance.In addition, pointees,it must be evenly made up of men and women.For exam- the legislation requires that cities must always"utilize a fair and ple,three women and three men must serve on a six member board. unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants,"regard- If the body has an odd number of appointees,it must be"one half less of gender. 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:Is there a reporting requirement? A:No.The legislation did not include a reporting requirement; Q:When do the changes go into effect? however,many cities keep information on their boards and A:Cities must have gender balanced boards,commissions,com- commissions—including current members-posted online,to better mittees and councils by January 1,2012.This does not prohibit an inform citizens of the makeup of local governing bodies. individual whose term expires prior to January 1,2012,from being reappointed even though the reappointment continues an inequity Q: How can I recruit more women or men to volunteer for in gender balance;however,cities should start planning upcoming these positions? appointments now,to ensure gender balance is reached by that date. A: The Commission on the Status of Women has prepared a guide Making a chart of existing boards and upcoming vacancies,and/ to help cities learn how to recruit gender balanced boards and com- or keeping track of current appointments and necessary recruit- missions.This resource can be found at www.women.iowa.gov/ ing periods would be a good start to ensuring your city is tracking whats_new/index.html.The Commission also prepared a guide gender balance,and is prepared for the January 1,2012 implementa- called the"Five Step Guide to City and County Boards and How to tion date. 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 / / victory. �� • Eng neering has received•2008 Governor's I• •Environmental Excellence Award in the -1 - Water Quality category. •- • for -city of • Liberty, project inv• •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.w it is the first of its kind in Iowa.The city has certainly"gone the extra mile"to improve the water quality in their receiving stream;they are to be commended for their foresight ndrespectfor the environment.FOX would also like to acknowledge `s•.'_:.mss- {. -contributions of the city's consulting engineer, • • • • • "Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental sustainabilityinlowo." Governor "T, Call us to fincloutmore about this and other intereVing projects at FOX Visit our booth, • at • Leagueof - conference in Davenportl 1601 Golden Aspen Drive,Suite 103 Ames, Iowa 50010. 515.233,0000 1 800.433.3469 www.foxeng.com 1 September 2009 Cityscape 22