Boards and Commissions Appointments Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commissions Appointments
SUMMARY: Appointments to the following commissions to be made at
this meeting.
Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3-year term through January 11 , 2019 (Expiring term
of White)
One, 3-year term through January 11 , 2018 (Vacant term of
Miller)
Applicants:
Robert Schaub, 1745 Embassy West
Ron White, 3197 Highland Park Dr.
Human Rights Commission
Three, 3-year terms through January 1, 2019 (Expiring
terms of Fisher, LoGuidice and Stone)
Applicants:
Sara Fisher, 3045 Kaufmann Ave.
Angela Jones, 2413 Pearl St.
Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St.
R.R.S. Stewart, 460 Summit St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total;currently 3 males/3 females
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
1-19-16 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Housing Code Appeals Board Applications Supporting Documentation
Human Rights Commission Applications Supporting Documentation
1-19-16 Latest Listings Supporting Documentation
1-19-16 Vacancies 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
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
6:30 p.m., Historic Federal Building, 360 W. 6 t Street
APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THEIR APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3 year term through July 1 , 2016 (Vacant term of McDonell)
Applicant:
Alfred P. Kopczyk, 1320 Locust St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 4 males/2 females
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS
TO BE MADE AT THIS MEETING.
Housing Code Appeals Board
One, 3 year term through January 11 , 2019 (Expiring term of White)
One, 3 year term through January 11 , 2018 (Vacant term of Miller)
Applicants:
Robert Schaub, 1745 Embassy West
Ron White, 3197 Highland Park Dr.
Human Rights Commission
Three, 3 year terms through January 1 , 2019 (Expiring terms of Fisher, LoGuidice and
Stone)
Applicants:
Sara Fisher, 3045 Kaufmann Ave.
Angela Jones, 2413 Pearl St.
Adrienne Scott, 1365 Solon St.
R.R.R. Stewart, 460 Summit St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 3 males/3 females
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
Amendment Adopted 3-16-15
Amendment Adopted 5-18-15
6-6-8: HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD:
A. Board Created:
There is hereby created the Housing Code Appeals Board.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the board is to conduct hearings upon application by any person
aggrieved by a notice and order of the city manager issued in connection with a violation
of the Housing Code or of any applicable rule or regulation issued pursuant to the
Housing Code.
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 procurement policies of the city govern
the board in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city council.
2. Reasonable efforts will be made to obtain representation of tenants, landlords, building
trade professionals, attorneys, realtors, and similar candidates whose experience or
profession provide unique and informed view points as they relate to the decisions that
the board will provide.
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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.
G. Terms:
The term of office for members of the board is three (3) years or until such member's
successor is qualified and appointed.
H. Vacancies:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
I. Officers/Organization:
The board must choose annually a chairperson and vice- chairperson, each to serve a
term of one (1) year. The board must fill a vacancy among its officers for the remainder of
the officer's unexpired term at the first regular meeting of each year. The city manager's i
designee will serve as secretary to the board and must provide all decisions and findings
in writing to the appellant.
J. Meetings:
1. Regular Meetings. The board must meet when there are appeals to be heard.
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2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, at the written
request of a majority of the members, or the city manager or city manager's designee.
3. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
Open Meetings Law.
4. Attendance.
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 the city council that 1
the position be declared vacant and a replacement appointed. '
b. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
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.
6. 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.
K. Compensation:
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.
L. Removal:
Except as provided in J(4)(a), the city council may remove any member for good cause.
M. Powers:
The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. The board, by a majority vote, may:
a. Sustain the notice and order;
b. Grant a variance;
c. Grant an extension of time; or
d. Grant a waiver of applicability in the case of the levying of rental dwelling I
operating license penalties.
2. In granting an extension or variance of any notice or order, or waiver of application of a
licensing penalty, the board must observe the following conditions:
a. The board may grant an extension of time for the compliance of any notice and
order for not more than ninety (90) days, subject to appropriate conditions and
provided that the board makes specific findings of fact based on evidence relating
to the following:
(1) That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying i
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out the strict letter of any notice and order;
(2) That such an extension is in harmony with the general purpose and
intent of the Housing Code in securing the public health, safety, and general
welfare; and
(3) That the violation in question does not constitute an imminent threat to
public health, safety, and welfare.
b. The board may grant a variance in a specific case and from a specific provision
of the Housing Code subject to appropriate conditions and provided the board
makes specific findings of fact based on evidence related to the following:
(1) That there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in carrying
out the strict letter of any notice and order;
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(2) That the effect of the application of the provisions would be arbitrary in
the specific case;
(3) That an extension would not constitute an appropriate remedy for these
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships;
(4) That such variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of
the Housing Code'in securing the public health, safety, and general welfare
and does not constitute an imminent danger to the public; or
(5) That the repairs and alterations necessary for the preservation,
restoration, or continued use of a building or structure may be made without
conformance to all of the requirements of the Housing Code, when
authorized by the appeals board, provided:
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i. The building or structure has been designated by official action of
the applicable legislative or administrative body as having special
historical or architectural significance.
ii. Any substandard conditions as described in this Code will be
corrected.
c. The board may grant a waiver of penalties, subject to appropriate conditions
and provided the board makes specific findings of fact that the levying of the
penalty was inconsistent with the provisions of this Code.
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Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Date: 12/15/2015 4:03 AM
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Board/Commission Application Form
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Personal Information
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Commission, or
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Name: Robert Schaub I
Address 1745 Embassy West
City, State, Zip: Dubuque la 52002
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Home Phone Number: 563 557 8199
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA 'I-pmerieaCK'
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BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION
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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!
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ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLYING FOR: L� 3?h. L Q e_v l r i
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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.
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Have you served on a City Board or Commission re:YES NO If yes,Which?
Have you participated in the City Life Program: If so when:
Have you participated in the Intercultural Competency rogram: YES' 6 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.
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Title 8
Chapter 2
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Amended 7-21-15
8-2-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the Human Rights Commission.
8-2-2: PURPOSE:
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The purpose of the commission is to hold hearings, compel the production of evidence, and
determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory practices in housing,
employment, education, credit, or places of public accommodation; to investigate and study the
existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination and to attempt to eliminate
discrimination by educating the public and promoting human rights in the community; and to `
take action in the community to promote civil and respectful behavior and to eliminate
discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability,
marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
8-2-3: 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.
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8-2-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern
the commission in all its operations.
8-2-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. The commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city council
from various racial, religious, cultural, and social groups within the city.
B. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
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C. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code §69.16A,
relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed to the commission if that
appointment or reappointment would cause the number of members of one gender to be greater I
than one-half (%2) of the membership of the commission plus one (1). If the city has made a
good faith effort to appoint a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the commission for a period of
three (3) months but has been unable to make a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a
fair and unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants.
8-2-6: 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.
8-2-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is i
appointed and qualified. I
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8-2-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
8-2-9: 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.
8-2-10: 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
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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.
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2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
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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. Five (5) 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.
8-2-11: 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 and budget.
8-2-12: REMOVAL:
The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written charges and after public
hearing.
8-2-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
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A. To receive, investigate, and finally determine the merits of complaints alleging unfair or
discriminatory practices.
B. To investigate and study the existence, character, causes, and extent of discrimination
in public accommodations, employment, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training
programs, vocational schools, other educational institutions, and housing in the city and
to attempt the elimination of such discrimination by education and conciliation.
C. To hold hearings upon any complaint made against a person, an employer, an
employment agency, a labor organization, or the employees or members thereof, to
subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance at such hearings, to administer oaths
and take the testimony of any person under oath and to compel such person, employer,
employment agency, labor organization, or employees or members thereof, to produce
for examination any books and papers relating to any matter involved in such complaint.
The commission will issue subpoenas for witnesses in the same manner and for the
same purpose on behalf of the respondent upon the respondent's request. Such hearings
may be held by the commission, by any commissioner, or by any hearing examiner
appointed by the commission. If a witness either fails or refuses to obey a subpoena
issued by the commission, the commission may petition the district court having
jurisdiction for issuance of a subpoena and the court must, in a proper case, issue the
subpoena. Refusal to obey such subpoena is subject to punishment for contempt.
D. To issue such publication and reports of investigations and research as in the
judgment of the commission to promote civil and respectful behavior which tends to
eliminate discrimination.
E. To prepare and transmit to the mayor and city council from time to time, but not less
often than once each year, reports describing its proceedings, investigations, hearings
conducted, and the outcome thereof, decisions rendered, and the other work performed
by the commission.
F. To make recommendations to the city council concerning discrimination.
G. To cooperate, within the limits of any appropriations made for its operation, with other
agencies or organizations, both public and private, whose purposes are consistent with
those of this Chapter, in the planning and conducting of programs designed to eliminate
discrimination or cultural and intergroup tensions.
H. To adopt, publish, amend, and rescind regulations consistent with and necessary for
the enforcement of this Chapter.
I. To delegate any of its functions, duties, and powers to its staff including functions,
duties, and powers with respect to investigating, conciliating, determining, certifying,
reporting, or otherwise acting as to any work, business, or matter under this Title.
J. To receive, administer, dispense, and account for any restricted funds that may be
voluntarily contributed to the commission and any grants that may be awarded the
commission for furthering the purposes of this Title. No disbursements will be made of
any restricted funds without authority from the city council.
8-2-14: RECORDS TO BE PUBLIC; EXCEPTIONS:
All records of the commission are public except charges, complaints, reports of investigations,
statements, and other documents or records obtained in investigation of any charges.
8-2-15: CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPLAINTS:
No member of the commission or its staff will disclose the filing of a charge, the information
gathered during the investigation, or the endeavors to eliminate such discriminatory or unfair
practice by conference, conciliation, or persuasion unless such disclosure is made in connection
with the conduct of such investigation or after the commission has held a public hearing upon a
complaint filed in connection with such charge. This Section does not prevent any complainant,
witness, or other person from publicizing the filing of a charge or complaint or the matter therein
complained of.
8-2-16: SUBPOENAS:
The commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of investigations under this
Title. Such subpoenas and discovery may be ordered to the same extent and subject to the
same limitations as would apply for county attorney subpoenas.
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Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Date: 07/23/2015 10:26 PM
Subject: Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
Board/Commission Application Form
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online form below.
Personal Information
Select the Board; Human Rights Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Name: Sarah Fisher
Home Address 3045 Kaufmann Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: 319 855 9550
Business Name and Field not completed.
Address:
Business Phone 319 855 9550
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Occupation: Biolife employee
Position with Company Advanced Senior Plasma Technician
Email Address: hawkalumsf@gmail.com
Experience or I have a Bachelors of Social Work from the University Of Iowa.
education which During my first year of college (2003) 1 worked with
qualifies you for this underprivileged youth of Iowa City providing a safe
board or commission: environment for them to learn and grow at the Johnson County
Neighborhood center. As part of my education I took classes in
community organizing(micro, macro level). We worked on
organizing and also how to work towards change on a micro
and macro level regarding community issues. I completed a
summer rotation at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids on
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every floor for my Social Work field experience (2008).
Following graduation I worked with children and adults with
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have worked to coordinate services for this population and
push for equal rights and freedoms. I also identify as part of the
LGBT community and have stood with members of the Iowa
City and Cedar Rapids community in support of LGBT rights.
Currently I work as a plasma center technician and assist with
obtaining plasma to be used to treat a number of medical
conditions for the US population and also those in Austria.
What contributions can I will be able to contribute a unique perspective and opinion on
you make or state a variety of issues that affect all humans of varying
reason for applying? backgrounds and ethnicities. I will also be to able to help assist j
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humans and also to expand upon the freedoms of groups
within the community that.are oppressed and facing barriers to
equal rights, experiences, and opportunities.
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Personal Information
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Commission, or
Committee applying
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Name: Angela Jones
Home Address 2413 Pearl Street Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: 510-825-8282 ;
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education which I have gained comes in working with diverse groups of students
qualifies you for this and faculty members; in analyzing, synthesizing, and writing;
board or commission: and in supporting the department by joining multiple
committees. [I am a member of two composition assessment
committees (department and university levels) and I am on two
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Name:: R.R.S. Stewart Z�n',�S Ac4 vi�Oc�
Home Address:: 460 Summit Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001 � •
Home Phone Number:: (563) 583-4419
Business Name and Address:: Occupation: 1. A self-employed consultant/small businesswoman in
Architectural History, Writing, and Parliamentary Procedure (My consulting work includes giving
Architectural tours, writing grant applications, and advising on meeting procedures);
2. Substitute teacher at Northeast Iowa Community College in their PAVE Alternative High School,
Developmental Adult Basic Education, and GED (now HiSED) Learning Center programs.
3. Substitute Teacher in the Dubuque Community Middle& High Schools (and member of Iowa State
Education Association/NEA).
Business Phone Number:: (612) 501 -9747
Occupation:: Architectural, Writing, and Parliamentary Consultant and Substitute Teacher
Email Address:: stew0220@umn.edu
Experience or education which qualifies you for this board or commission:: Architectural, Writing &
Parliamentary Consultant, 1 September 2009— Present
Substitute Teacher, Dubuque Community School District& Northeast Iowa Community College, 1
September 2010—Present
Author, "What's in a Name? Couples, Think On It" in, Bailey: On The Go: Sentence to Paragraph (1st
Canadian Edition), McGraw-Hill Ryerson (2013).
Contributor, the Dubuque Leader, (2011 to present).
Consumer Protection Intern, Iowa Department of Justice, 1 October 2012—4 February 2013
Civil Rights Complaint Screener, Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 14 February—4 May 2012
Continuing Legal Education, Drake Law& Education Schools & Des Moines Area Community College,
June 2011 — December 2012
National Association of Parliamentarians, Regular Member Licensing Exam, 16 July 2011
Trustee, City of Dubuque Transit Board of Trustees, appointed, 28 January 2011
Author, "Designing a Campus for African-American Females: The National Training School for Women
and Girls 1907— 1964 and the Making of a D.C. Neighborhood", International Journal of Interdisciplinary
Social Science, Volume 5, Number 12 (August 2011)
Presenter, "Designing a Campus for African-American Females", International Conference on
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, 4 August 2010
State of Iowa, Middle-High School Substitute Authorization, 25 January 2010
Legislative Clerk, Iowa State Representative Charles Isenhart, 11 January ' 31 March 2010
Commissioner, City of Dubuque Human Rights Commission, appointed 21 December 2009
Presenter, "Brooks, Pratt, &the Romantic Picturesque at UVa"; Jefferson, Palladio, &the Fine Arts in
America Symposium; 21 November 2009
Teacher, Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), 1 May 2009—31 July 2009
Co-Curator/Research Assistant, Village to Grounds: Architecture after Jefferson at UVa,24 February —
26 September 2009
University of Virginia, Master of Architectural History/ Certificate in Historic Preservation, 18 May 2008; I
(��/09/2�14) Trish Gleason Online Form Submittal Board/Commission Pgge,2
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, 30 December 2008
Member, American Planning Association, and Society of Architectural Historians; September 2008—
present
Teaching Assistant, Architecture 101, 26 August— 15 December 2008
Webmistress, Society of Architectural Historians—Thomas Jefferson Chapter, May 2007—August 2008,
www.arch.virginia.edu/SAH/
Inventory Assistant, Computing Office, 12 September 2006— 10 February 2009
Virginia Fellowship, 2006-07; Dupont Fellowship, 2007-08; Grinnalds Quasi Endowment, 2008
Praticar, Kloster Eberbach, Rheingau, Germany, June—July 2007
Brochure Researcher, Dubuque County Historical Society, 22 May— 17 August 2007;
Author, Five Walking Tours of Dubuque, Dubuque County Historical Society &the City of Dubuque
(written 2007, published 2011). Previously Volunteered with DCHS during the summers of 1999, 2004,
and 2005 and again in 2009.
Contributor, The Declaration, Charlottesville, Virginia (2007 -2008).
University of Edinburgh, visiting student, fall 2004, fall 2005, spring 2006; Intern, Scottish Parliament,
February—April 2006; Ordinary Representative, Edinburgh University.Student Association, October 2005
— May 2006; Treasurer, Edinburgh University International Student Centre, September 2005— May 2006
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia Scholarship, 2001-02, 2006-07
Attendee, Team 007 meetings, June 2005—October 2007
University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, Bachelor of Individualized Studies, 12 May 2006 Architectural
Conservation, Mass Communication, and Women's Politics.
National Scholarship, University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, 2001 -2005
Residence Hall Association (RHA) at UMN, September 2001- May 2004, Feb. —May 2005; Bronze Pin,
National Residence Hall Honorary-Golden Chapter, 2003
Columnist, The Minnesota Daily, 2 September 2003—28 April 2005; Author, "Whose Last Name Should
Married Couples Choose?" in, America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals, (Sixth Edition);
Edit. Robert Atwan; Bedford St. Martin's(2005).
Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque, Iowa, class of 2001; Andrew Vernon Student Leadership
Scholarship, Dubuque Senior High School, 2001
Guest Contributor, the Telegraph Herald, Woodward Communications (1997-2010).
What contributions can you make or state reason for applying?: My term on the Transit Advisory Board
expires on 30 July 2014, but since applications are kept on file for one year, I will address the Human
Rights Commission, where my term expires 31 December 2014, and the Zoning Commission, which I've
heard you are looking for applicants for. I understand if you do not want one person to serve on three
commissions, or if you want to appoint me to the zoning commission in place of either of the other
commissions, but I am available if you need someone for the zoning commission.
List two reference with names and addresses:: Linda Lucy, former Dubuque District Assistant to U.S.
Senator Tom Harkin; 783 Fenelon Place, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001, 583-4382 , LucyL847@aol.com
M. L. Neuhaus, J.D., Professor& Director, Loras College Communication & Fine Arts Division; Mediation,
Mock Trial, Pre-Law Advisement; 1450 Alta Vista Box 161, Dubuque, IA, 52004-0178, 563.588.7521,
MaryLynn.Neuhaus@loras.edu
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: Yes
If yes, which?: As mentioned above, I am on the Transit Board and the Human Rights Commission, and
would be willing to serve on the zoning commission.
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: Yes
If yes, which?: I have served on Transit since January 2011 and Human Rights since January 2010.
Signature:: R.R.S. Stewart
Date:: 8 June 2014
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 1-19-16
AIRPORT COMM ISSI ON-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/Landlortllssues 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 Vacant Vacant Tenant/Landlortllssue. 01/11/18
Amy Wagner 09/14/16 Robert Schaub Tenant/Landlortllssue. 01/11/16
AIRPORT ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HOUSING COMMISSION
5 Yr.Term,Meets on Call 1 3 Yr. Term,4th Tues.4:00 p.m., Fed. Bldg.
Vacant Vacant County Representative 02/15/16 Corallta Schumaker Section 8 Recipient 08/17/18
Jeff Cremer City ZBARep. 02/15/18 David Wall At-Large 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 Vacant Vacant At-large 08/17/16
Vacant Vacant Appointed by 4 memb.(chair) unknown Rick Baumhover CDAC Rep 08/17/17
Amy Eudaley Trust Fund Rep 08/17/17
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION Anna Fernandes At-Large 08/17/18
6 Yr. Term-Apptd.1996,Meets on Call Vacant Vacant At-Large 08/17/18
Vacant Vacant Appointed by4 members(chair) 12/31/20 Jill Kedley At-Large 08/17/18
Linda Lucy(At Will) County Representative 12/31/20 Robert Mc Donell At-Large 08/17/18
Marianne Krause(At Will 2011 County Representative 12/31/20
Michael Belmont City ZAC Representative 12/31/16 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Thomas Henschel City ZAC Representative 12/31/16 3 Yr. Term, Meets 2nd Mon.City Hall Annex
Vacant Vacant 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
Matthew Gregory Business Professional-In 06/30/18 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 Sarah Fisher 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 Vacant Vacant 01/01/16
Jessica Teckemeyer Arts Rep 06/30/16
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
BOARD OF APPEALS-BUILDING CODE 3 Yr.Term,Meets Qrtly;4th Wed. 3 p.m.City Hall .A..
3 Yr.Term,Meets on Call Paul Lassance 07/01/17
Chuck Carr(At Will) Residential Contractor 08/01/15 Brad Chalmers 07/01/18
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 08/01/17 Gary Ruden 07/01/16
Vacant Vacant Commercial Contractor 08/01/17
Vacant Vacant ADA Representative 08/01/18 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Luchsinger At-Large 08/01/18 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 Pat Maddux 07/01/19
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 Mark Colson 07/01/17
Pauline Maloney 07/01/17 Joshua Clements 07/01/17
Sr. Carol Hoverman 07/01/17 Alan Vincent 07/01/17
Ronald Tigges 07/01/17 Chad Darter 07/01/18
Mark Colson 07/01/18 John Pregler 07/01/18
Kathleen Mc Mullen 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 12/31/16
Theothoros Giannakouros 07/16/16 Connie Twining 12/31/16
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 Dan Hillary 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
Mc Kenzie Hill 06/29/16
A.Alanda Gregory 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
Rick Baumhover Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17 Robin Kennicker 06/30/17
Janice Craddieth Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/17 Kenneth Klinge 06/30/17
Rev. Lindsay James Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/17 Paul Hoffmann 06/30/17
Robert Blok II At-Large 02/15/17 Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18
Vacant Vacant Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/18 Katherine Lydon 06/30/16
Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18 Karen Lyness 06/30/16
Theresa Caldwell Low/Motllncome Area 02/15/16 David Schlueter 06/30/16
Michelle Hinke At-Large 02/15/16
Vacant Vacant At-Large 02/15/16 PLUMBING CODE BOARD
3 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly, City Hall
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY-POLICE RELATIONS COMMITTEE Vacant Vacant Master Plumber w/5 yrs.exp 11/02/17
2 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed Vacant Vacant At-Lame 11/02/15
Anthony Allen Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant Master Plumber w/5 yrs.exp 11/02/17
Graciela Caneiro-Livingston Primary 10/31/15 Paul Papin (At Will) Journeyman w/5 yrs.exp 11/02/15
JoAnn Giunta Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant BachelorsciencePhys. 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 Background 05/21/17 Sheila Castaneda 02/01/17
Kevin Pfohl Electrical Background 05/21/17 Robert Felderman 02/01/17
Andy Palmer Electrical Background 05/21/17 Richard Van Iten 02/01/17
Zach Dowell Electrical Background 05/21/17 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 Mc Namara 02/01/18
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION Vacant Vacant 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 Carrie Lohrmann 07/30/16
Jalee Lynn Frommelt 10/01/17 George Enderson 07/30/17
David Koch 10/01/18 Dora Serna 07/30/17
R.R.S. Stewart 07/30/17
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Mathew Esser 07/30/18
3 Yr. Term, Meets 3rd Thur., 5:30 p.m., Federal Bldg.
Vacasnt Vacant Wllth District 07/01/16ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION go
David Klavitter Langworthy District 07/01/17 3 Yr. Term, Meets 1st Wed.6:30 Fed. Bldg..
Christina Monk ArchitectAtlarge 07/01/17 Michael Belmont 07/01/16
Joseph Rapp OldMainDistrict-Interim 07/01/18 Martha Christ 07/01/17
Emily Hilgendorf At-Large 07/01/18 Thomas Henschel 07/01/17
John McAndrews Cathedral District 07/01/17 Steve Baumhover Airport ZAC Rep. 07/01/17
Robert Mc Donell At-Large 07/01/18 Kristin Dietzel 07/01/18
Vacant Vacant At-Large 07/01/18 Laura Roussell Airport ZAC Rep. 07/01/18
Vacant Vacant Jackson Park District-Interim 07/01/16 Patrick Norton 07/01/16
HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE 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 Airport ZBA Rep. 03/25/19
John Walsh At-Large 08/17/16 Keith Ahlvin 03/25/20
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17 Jonathan McCoy 03/25/16
Jim Holz At-Large 08/17/18 Bethany Golombeski 03/25/17
Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/18 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 January 2016
Updated January 12, 2016
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Airport Zoning Commission "'
Building Board Code of Appeals
• Commercial Contractor
• ADA Representative
• Residential Contractor
• Journeyman Carpenter
Board of Review
Community and Police Relations Committee
Community Development Advisory Commission
• At-Large
• Resident from Low/Mod Income Area
Historic Preservation Commission"'
• At-Large
• Resident or interim trom West 11th Historic Uistrict
• Resident or interim trom Jackson Nark Historic Uistrict
Housing Commission
Housing Code Appeals Board
Human Rights"'
Mechanical Code Board
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Plumbing Board
• At-Large
• Master Plumber with 5 yrs. Experience
• Bachelor of Science Physical Science
• Journeyman with 5 yrs. experience
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Transit Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustments"'
Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from www.citvofdubuque.org 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
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
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• • gender •. boards and cornmissions forunder
Iowa Code section 69.16A.Last session,the General Assembly passed legislation that applies
this requirement • the localQ&A explainsbackground • legislation,the new
requirements • the legi lation • • •
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 / environmental victory. .
• • -- • • -• • ll:Governor's • • • • - • •in the#iiCL_
Water Quality category.Undertaken for the city of North Liberty,this project involves a membrane
compared to conventional wastewater treatment processes.Used on a limited basis in the U.S.
it is the first of its kind in Iowa.The city has certainly"gone the extra mile"to improve the water
T1 bioreactor method of treating wastewater and provides a significantly higher effluent water qualityq ality in their receiving stream;they are to be commended for their foresight and respect forthe environment.FOX would also like to acknowledge -
contributions of the city s consulting
engineer,Shive-Hattery Engineering and Architecture.
"Your efforts truly exhibit the leadership and innovation important for furthering environmental
sustainabilityinIowa." Governor
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