Boards and Commission Applicant Review Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Boards/Commissions # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Boards and Commission Applicant Review
SUMMARY: Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding
their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions.
Applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through February 15, 2017 (Vacant term
of Kelley, former LMI Area Representative)
Applicant:
Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington St. (Qualifies for LMI
Area Representative)
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3-year term through July 1, 2016 (Vacant term of
Whalen, W. 11th St. Historic District Resident)
Applicant:
Juan Nieto, 510 W. 11 th St. (Qualifies for the W. 11 th
St. Historic District Resident)
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total;currently 5 males/2 female
Mechanical Code Board
Two, 3-year terms through March 16, 2019 (Expiring terms
of Billmeyer and Hillary)
Applicants:
Ronald Billmeyer, 2341 Coventry Park
Dan Hillary, 3087 Arbor Oaks
Zoning Board of Adjustments
One, 5-year term through March 25, 2021 (Expiring term of
McCoy)
Applicant:
Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender
Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total;currently 2 males/2 female
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
3-7-16 Boards Overview Sheet Supporting Documentation
Community Development Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Application
Historic Preservation Commission Application Supporting Documentation
Mechanical Code Board Applications Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application Supporting Documentation
3-7-16 Latest Listings Supporting Documentation
3-7-16 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
Monday, March 7, 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
Community Development Advisory Commission
One, 3 year term through February 15, 2017 (Vacant term of Kelley, former LMI Area
Representative)
Applicant:
Julie Woodyard, 2015 Washington (Qualifies for LMI Area Representative)
Historic Preservation Commission
One, 3 year term through July 1 , 2016 (Vacant term of Whalen)
Applicant:
Juan Nieto, 510 West 111h St
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
9 Commissioners total; currently 5 males/2 female
Mechanical Code Board
Two, 3 year terms through March 16, 2019 (Expiring terms of Billmeyer and Hillary)
Applicants:
Ronald Billmeyer, 2341 Coventry Park
Dan Hillary, 3087 Arbor Oaks
Zoning Board of Adjustments
One, 5 year term through March 25, 2021 (Expiring term of Mc Coy)
Applicant:
Jonathan McCoy, 263 Main St.
This commission is subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law.
5 Commissioners total; currently 2 males/2 female
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
2-5C-1: COMMISSION CREATED; COMPOSITION:
A. Creation: There is hereby created a community development advisory commission
whose primary purpose shall be to provide for citizen participation in the
development and evaluation of the city of Dubuque's community development block
grant (CDBG) program.
B. Membership: The commission shall comprise nine (9) members; four (4) members
shall be residents of census tracts and block groups where at least fifty one percent
(51%) of the residents are low/moderate income persons as determined by the
United States department of commerce, bureau of the census; four (4) members
shall be residents of the community at large; and one member shall be that member
of the housing commission designated by the housing commission. (2007 Code
§ 15-46)
2-5C-2: TERM; FILLING OF VACANCIES; COMPENSATION:
A. Term:The term of office for a commission member shall be three(3) years.
B. Removal Of Member: A commission member may be removed at any time with or
without cause by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the city council.
C. Filling Vacancies: A vacancy occurring on the commission caused by resignation or
otherwise shall be filled by appointment of the city council for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
D. Compensation: Members of the commission shall serve without compensation
except for actual expenses, which shall be subject to approval by the city council
(2007 Code § 15-48)
2-5C-3: ORGANIZATION:
The commission shall choose annually, at its first regular meeting of the fiscal year, one
of its members to act as chairperson, and another of its members to act as vice
chairperson, to perform all of the duties of the chairperson during the chairperson's
absence or disability. The commission shall adopt such rules and regulations governing
its organization and procedures as it may be deemed necessary, consistent with the
following:
A. Meetings: The commission shall meet as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which
the commission was created.
B. Attendance Of Members: Members of the commission shall attend at least two-thirds
(2/3) of all regularly scheduled meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month
period. If any member fails to attend such prescribed number of meetings, such
failure shall constitute grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council
that said member be replaced. Attendance of all members shall be entered in the
minutes.
C. Minutes Filed With Clerk: The commission shall file with the city clerk a copy of the
minutes of each regular and special meeting of the commission within ten (10)
working days after such meeting. (2007 Code § 15-51)
2-5C-4: GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. To conduct public hearings in accordance with the minimum standards established in
the CDBG program's citizen participation plan to ensure meaningful citizen input in
the planning, implementation and assessment of the city's CDBG program;
B. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income persons
who reside in designated areas of slum and blight and residents of low and
moderate income neighborhoods, as defined by the city council, in the planning,
implementation and assessment of the CDBG program; I�
C. To identify community development needs, particularly the needs of persons of low
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D. To serve in an advisory role upon the request of the city council in policy decisions
regarding funding priorities and program development and implementation;
E. To monitor and evaluate program activities to advise whether identified community
development objectives have been met;
F. To undertake public information efforts to educate the citizenry of the availability of
CDBG funded programs and to provide for a greater understanding of the city's
community development efforts;
G. To assist in the preparation of the statement of community development objectives
and projected use of funds, amendments thereto and required reports including, but
not limited to, the annual grantee performance report (GPR) and the annual
comprehensive housing assistance strategy (CHAS);
H. To serve in an advisory role to the city manager in the review of complaints and
grievances received in accordance with the procedures established in section 2-50-
5 of this article; and
I. To support, upon request, the efforts of the city council and other city
commissions in the assessment of the general development needs of the
community. (2007 Code § 15-49) j
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2-5C-5: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE; REVIEW STANDARDS; APPEAL PROCESS:
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The grievance procedure for the community development block grant program shall be
as follows:
A. Right To File: Any aggrieved person may file a grievance with the city manager.
B. Contents: Grievances shall contain a concise statement of the grievance and an
explanation of the action desired.
C. Forwarding To Commission: The city manager shall forward the grievance to the
commission within seven (7) working days of its receipt.
D. Setting Date For Hearing; Notice To Complainant: The commission shall, within I�
fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the grievance, set a time for a hearing. The
complainant shall be notified in writing of the time.and place of the hearing. If a
grievance is resolved prior to the date of the hearing, the aggrieved party shall
request in writing that the grievance be withdrawn. a
E. Hearing Procedure: The commission shall conduct a hearing to review the grievance.
The grievant may appear in person, by agent, or by attorney. All persons wishing to
appear before the commission shall have an opportunity to be heard regarding the
grievance. Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of the hearing. l
F. Recommendations Of Commission: The commission shall forward its
recommendation, in writing, to the city manager within ten (10) working days
following the hearing.
G. Action By City Manager: The city manager shall receive and review the
recommendation of the commission and shall respond to the grievant within ten (10)
working days of the receipt of the recommendation. The commission shall be I
advised of the action of the city manager.
H. Compliance With Federal Regulations: The recommendations of the commission
shall comply with the regulations established by the U.S. department of housing and
urban development for the community development block grant program under title I
of the housing and community development act of 1974, as amended, and this code.
I. Appeal To Council By Grievant: If the grievant is unsatisfied with the response of the
city manager, an appeal may be made filed with the city clerk. The appeal shall be
forwarded by the city clerk to the city council. The city council may, at its discretion,
hold a hearing to consider the concerns of the grievant.
J. Council Action; Appeal To HUD: Upon review of the appeal, the city council shall: 1)
accept the response of the city manager; 2) modify the response of the city w
manager; or 3) return the grievance to the city manager for further review. If the
outcome of such appeal is unsatisfactory, the complainant may file a written appeal
with the U.S. department of housing and urban development (HUD). (2007 Code
§ 15-50)
2-5C-6: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATIONS:
The commission shall operate in accordance with the standards and procedures set
forth in the city's community development block grant (CDBG) program's citizen
participation plan. All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary and procurement
policies of the city shall govern the commission in all its operations. (2007 Code § 15-
52)
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below.
Personal Information
Select the Board, Community Development Advisory Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please select which Low to Moderate Income Area Representative
vacancy you are
applying for on the
Community
Development Advisory
Commission.
Gender (Some City female
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirment in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A)
Name: Julie Woodyard
Home Address (please 2015 Washington Dubuque
include Zip Code)
Home Phone Number: 563-581-6738
Business Name and Crescent Community Health Center
Address:
Business Phone � 563-690-2860
Number:
Occupation: Administrator
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Position with Company Executive Director
Email Address: jwoodyard@crescentchc.org
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education which (former) Westminster Presbyterian Church Former Board d
qualifies you for this member and Chair for Dubuque County Early Childhood j
board or commission:
What contributions can Represent the Washington Neighborhood and north end on the
you make or state Commission. Knowledge of federal regulations for various
reason for applying? programs
List two reference with Nancy Wallace State Farm Insurance 4867 Asbury Rd. Suite 4
names and addresses: Dubuque 52002 Sherri Edwards Dubuque County Early
Childhood 2728 Asbury Rd. Suite 500 Dubuque 52001 a
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16-10-1: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Amended 6-1-15
A. Commission Created: There is hereby created the Historic Preservation Commission.
B.. Purpose: The purpose of the commission is to:
1. Promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public
through the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of districts, individually I
designated historic properties, landmarks, and landmark sites of prehistoric,
historic, architectural, archeological, and cultural significance;
2. Safeguard the city's prehistoric, historic, aesthetic, architectural, archeological
and cultural heritage by preserving historic properties, districts, landmarks, and
landmark sites of historical, architectural, and cultural significance;
3. Stabilize and improve property values; 1
4. Foster civil pride in the legacy of beauty and achievements of the past;
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5. Protect and enhance the city's attractions to tourists and visitors and the
support and stimulus to business thereby provided;
6. Strengthen the economy of the city; and
7. Promote the use of properties, districts, landmarks, and landmark sites of
prehistoric, historic, architectural, archeological, and cultural significance as sites
for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the city.
C. 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.
D. Procedures for Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and
procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations.
E. Membership:
1. The Commission comprises nine (9) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
2. Age Requirement. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Special Qualifications.
a. One (1) resident from each designated historic preservation district,
including historic districts hereinafter established.
b. Four (4) at-large members.
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c. Each member must possess qualifications evidencing expertise or
interest in architecture, history, archeology, law, construction, building
rehabilitation, city planning, or conservation in general.
d. One (1) member must be a licensed architect.
4. Membership on the commission must comply with the provisions of Iowa Code n
§69.16A, relating to gender balance, and Iowa Code §303.34, subsection 3,
relating to establishment of a commission to deal with matters involving areas of
historical significance.
F. 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.
G. Terms: The term of office for a commissioner is three (3) years or until such
commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified.
H. Vacancies: Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. In
the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a
resident of a historic preservation district and for which there is no application from a
qualified resident, the city council must appoint a tenth commissioner, which
appointment is temporary, and upon appointment of a qualified resident to the vacancy,
the temporary appointment terminates.
I. Officers/Organization: The commissioners must elect from its membership a
chairperson and vice chairperson, whose terms of office are fixed by bylaws adopted by
the commission. The chairperson presides over the meetings of the commission and
has the right to vote. The vice chairperson, in cases of absence or disability of the
chairperson, may perform the duties of the chairperson. The city manager must
designate a city employee to serve as secretary to the commission. The secretary must 4
keep a record of all resolutions, proceedings, and actions of the commission.
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J. Meetings:
1. Regular Meetings. The commission must meet at least three (3) times in a
calendar year to maintain Certified Local Government status.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the commissioners.
3. Open Meetings. All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the
Iowa Open Meetings Law. ?
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4. Attendance.
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a. 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.
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
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.
6. Quorum. Five (5) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the commissioners present and y
voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution.
K. 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.
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L. Removal: The city council may remove any commissioner for cause upon written
charges and after a public hearing.
M. Powers: The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on historic
properties within its jurisdiction.
2. To develop and adopt specific standards for review and design guidelines, in
addition to those set forth in section 16-10-7 of this chapter, for the alteration of
landmarks, landmark sites, individually designated historic properties and
property and structures within historic districts.
3. To adopt its own bylaws.
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4. To identify, evaluate, register, manage and protect significant prehistoric and
historic archeological sites.
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5. To conduct an ongoing survey to identify historically, archaeologically and
architecturally significant properties, structures and areas that exemplify the
cultural, social, economic, political, archeological or architectural history of the
nation, state or city.
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6. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances i
designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value
or significance as historic districts.
7. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating properties or structures having historic, architectural, archeological or
cultural value or significance as landmarks or landmark sites.
8. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating properties as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural
value or significance as individually designated historic properties.
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9. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value
as "conservation districts".
10. To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating areas. as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value
as "conservation planning areas".
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11. To maintain a register of all properties and structures which have been
designated as landmarks, landmark sites or historic districts, including all
information required for each designation.
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12. To assist and encourage the nomination of landmarks, landmark sites and G
historic districts to the national register of historic places, and review and
comment at a public hearing on any national register nomination submitted to the
commission upon the request of the mayor, city council or the state historic
preservation office.
13. To confer recognition upon the owners of landmarks, individually designated
historic properties or of property or structures within historic districts.
14. To review in progress or completed work to determine compliance with
specific certificates of appropriateness or certificates of economic nonviability.
15. To serve as an advisory design review body to the city council for review of
public works projects which have historic preservation implications in historic
districts, individually designated historic properties, or for alteration of landmarks,
landmark sites or structures, that would result in a material change in
appearance or be visible from the public way.
16. To serve as an advisory review body to the city council for the review of
public planning, design, construction, and maintenance needs in conservation
planning areas upon request from the city council.
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Trish Gleason - Online Form Submittal: Board/Commission Application Form
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Date: 02/24/2016 8:21 PM
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below.
Personal Information
Select the Board, Historic Preservation Commission
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Please select which Living within the W. 11th District
vacancy you are
applying for on the
Historic Preservation
Commission.
Gender (Some City Male
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirment in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A)
Name: Juan C. Nieto
Home Address (please 510 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
include Zip Code)
Home Phone Number: 563-581-1564
Business Name and Fuerste Eye Clinic, 2140 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Address:
Business Phone 563-582-0769
Number:
Occupation: Ophthalmologist
Position with Company Vice President
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Email Address: nieto.juan.c@gmail.com
Experience or I have been living in the West 11th Historic District since I
education which moved to Dubuque in the summer of 2010. 1 have experienced
qualifies you for this first hand the yearly requirements of true historic preservation
board or commission: as my wife and I have worked with many local tradesmen to
bring our beautiful Queen Anne Victorian back to its full glory.
What contributions Can From personal experience with historic preservation over the
you make or state last 5.5 ears, I feel more than read and qualified to assist the
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reason for applying? Historic Preservation Commission in its review of historic
preservation projects throughout the city of Dubuque.
List two reference with Dr. Hunter Fuerste, 2140 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA 52002 Dr.
names and addresses: John Whalen, 1105 Highland Place, Dubuque, IA 52001
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or Committees?
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Mechanical Code Board
14-1f-2: International Mechanical Code Amendments:
Section 203, "Board Of Appeals" is hereby amended by repealing such section and
replacing such section with a new section in lieu thereof as follows:
Section 203. Mechanical Code Board.
(a) Board Established. In order to determine the suitability of alternative materials and
methods of installation, to provide for reasonable interpretations of the mechanical
code, to serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the building official, to advise the
city council on all heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration regulations and
procedures, and to provide for examining applicants for certification of competency and
issuing certificates of competency and registration, there is hereby created the
mechanical code board.
(b) Membership. The mechanical code board shall consist of seven (7) members
appointed by the city council. Each member shall have a background or experience in
sheet metal contracting, hot water and steam fitting contracting, hot water and steam.
fitting work, refrigeration contracting, refrigeration work, .or mechanical engineering.
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(c) Term Of Office. The term of office of all board members shall be three (3) years.
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(d) Rules And Regulations. The board shall make such rules and prescribe such
procedures as may be reasonably necessary for its operation, except that such rules
shall include the following:
(1) The chairperson of the board shall be elected annually by a majority of the board.
(2) The building official, or the building official's designee, shall be secretary of the I
board. The secretary shall arrange for meetings and prepare and keep such minutes
and records and perform such other clerical work as the board may direct.
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(3) Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of four
(4) members of the board shall be necessary to adopt any motion.
(4) Upon completion of the term of office, a member of the mechanical code board shall
continue to serve until their successor has been duly appointed.
(5) The mechanical code board shall meet at least once every three (3) months upon
call of the chairperson, secretary or city manager. A member of the mechanical code
board shall attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of all scheduled meetings within a twelve-
month period. If any member does not attend such prescribed number of meetings, it
shall constitute grounds for the board to recommend to the city council that said
member be replaced.
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(6) The attendance of all members shall be entered on the minutes by the secretary.
(7) All meetings shall be held in conformance with the provisions of the Iowa open
meetings law.
(8) The mechanical code board shall file with the city clerk a copy of the minutes of each I
meeting of the board within ten (10) working days after such meeting.
(9) All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procedural policies of the
city shall govern the mechanical code board in all of its operations.
(10) Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the building official resulting from the
enforcement of the mechanical code may appeal from such decision to the mechanical
code board, and said board shall serve as an appeal board. In case the aggrieved party
is a board member, 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 at the building official's office within seven (7) days. The building
official shall, within seven (7) days thereafter, notify the board of the appeal. The
mechanical code board shall meet within seven (7) days after receiving such notice and
shall render a decision within five (5) days thereafter. Any interested party, including the
building official, may have the right to present such party's case to the appeal board, l
whose decision shall be final unless appealed to the district court as provided by law.
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Date: 02/29/2016 8:29 PM
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Board/Commission Application Form
Please complete the online form below.
Personal Information
Select the Board, Mechanical Board
Commission, or
Committee applying
for:
Gender (Some City Field not completed.
Boards/Commissions
are subject to the
gender balance
requirment in Iowa
Code Section 69.16A)
Name: Ronald J Billmeyer
Home Address (please 2341 Coventry Park, Dubuque, IA 52001
include Zip Code)
Home Phone Number: 563-599-6447
Business Name and Advantage Sheet Metal Inc. 1160 East 12th Street Dubuque, IA
Address: 52001
Business Phone 563-556-4822
Number:
Occupation: Owner/ Partner
Position with Company Owner/ Partner
Email Address: rbillmeyer@advantagesheetmetal.com
Experience or I have been in the HVAC field since 1977 in different
education which capacities. Have served on the Mechanical Board for a number
qualifies you for this of years.
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board or commission:
What contributions can I am submitting application as per a letter I receive in the mail.
you make or state
reason for applying?
List two reference with CJ May III 1515 Kane Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dennis Willett
names and addresses: 11320 High Ridge Drive Dubuque, IA 52003
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or Committees? j
If yes, which? Mechanical Board
Have you served on a Yes
Board, Commission, or
Committee before?
If yes, which? Mechanical Board
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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 13=' 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 Clark'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).
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Are you currently serving on a City Board or Commission:YES If yes,Which?
Have you served on a City Board or Commission bef �or 5 If yes,Which?
Have you participated in the.Gity Life Program: YES If so when:
Have you participated 'n the Intercultural Competency Program: YES If so When:
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Title 16
Chapter 8-1
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Amendment Adopted 8-17-15
A. Board Created.
There is hereby created the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
B. Purpose:
The purpose of the board is to review applications regarding criteria for granting of
special exceptions, conditional use permits, or variances; to decide citizens' appeals of
orders, requirements, decisions, or determinations made by Planning Services staff; a
and to hear cases given by applicants and decide whether the request should be
granted based on the criteria set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
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.
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D. Procedures for Operation:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the l
city govern the board in all its operations.
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E. Membership:
1. The board comprises five (5) residents of the city, appointed by the city
council.
2. Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
3. Two (2) members from the board must be appointed as cross-representatives
to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment, with city council approval. u
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4. A majority of the members of the board must be persons representing the
public at-large and must not be involved in the business of purchasing or selling
real estate.
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5. Membership on the boa y provisions of Iowa Code p
§69.16A, relating to gender balance. No person can be appointed or reappointed
to the board if that appointment or reappointment would cause the number of
members of one gender to be greater than one-half (Y2) of the membership of the
board plus one (1). If the city has made a good faith effort to appoint a qualified i
person to fill a vacancy on the board for a period of three (3) months but has
been unable to make a compliant appointment, the city must utilize a fair and I
unbiased method of selecting the best qualified applicants. i
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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 five (5) years or until such member's
successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the cross-representative appointees
to the Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment must serve a term on the Airport Zoning
Board of Adjustment which coincides with their terms on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment.
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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 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.
J. Meetings.
1. Regular Meetings. The board must meet monthly.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of a majority of the members.
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 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.
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6. Quorum. The concurring vote of three (3) members of the board is necessary
to reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of any such
administrative official, or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon
which it is required to pass under any such ordinance or to effect any variation in
such ordinance. j
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.
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public hearing.
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The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order,
requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the �I
enforcement of Iowa Code Chapter 414, as such may be amended from time to
time, or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto.
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2. To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of this Code upon which
such board is required to pass under such ordinance, in accordance with the
general regulations of the zone in which the property is located and specific
standards contained herein.
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3. To hear and decide conditional use permits under the terms of this Code upon
which such board is required to pass under such ordinance, in accordance with
the general regulations of the zone in which the property is located and specific
standards contained herein.
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4. To authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from the terms of the
ordinance as will not be contrary to the public interest, where owing to special
conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in
unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance must be observed
and substantial justice done.
In exercising the above-mentioned powers such board may, in conformity with the
provisions of this section, reverse or affirm, wholly or-partly, or may modify the order,
requirement, decision, or determination appealed from and may make such order
requirement, decision, or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have
all the powers of the officer from whom the appeal is taken. k
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The City Clerk's Offi:e, City Hsd|, 50 West 13m Street, Dubuque, |A accepts applications for any Board end/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 hnthe Board or Commission
will bamade atalater meeting. Applicants will then Ue notified as to the outcome o/the Council's action
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
As prepared for the Council Meeting 3-7-16
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 TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/19
Chris Even 09/14/17 David Young TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/17
Steven Accinelli 09/14/18 Mary Gotz TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/18
Robert Blocker 09/14/18 Vacant Vacant TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/19
Amy Wagner 09/14/16 Robert Schaub TenantiLandlortllssue. 01/11/18
Al RPORT ZO NI NG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS HOUSING COMMISSION
5 Yr.Term,Meets on Call 1 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 AtJarge 08/17/16
Vacant Vacant Appointed by 4 memb.(chair)u n known 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 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
Adrienne Scott 01/01/19
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION Vacant Vacant 01/01/17
3 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Tues., Library Board Room Vacant Vacant 01/01/17
Matthew Gregory BusinessProfessionalJn 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 01/01/19
Marina O'Rourke-Rosenow Arts Rep 06/30/16 Shirley Templeton Vaughn 01/01/18
Susan Riedel Arts Rep 06/30/16 Angela Jones 01/01/19
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) 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 1 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 bi-Monthly starting Jan.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 LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/17 Kenneth Klinge 06/30/17
Rev. Lindsay James LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/17 Paul Hoffmann 06/30/17
Robert Blok II At-Large 02/15/17 Jennifer Tigges 06/30/18
Vacant Vacant LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/18 Katherine Lydon 06/30/16
Thomas Wainwright At-Large 02/15/18 Karen Lyness 06/30/16
Theresa Caldwell LOwNodIncome Area 02/15/19 David Schlueter 06/30/16
Michelle Hinke At-Large 02/15/19
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 Plumberw/5 yre.exp 11/02/17
2 Yr. Term, Meets Quarterly and as Needed Vacant Vacant At-Large 11/02/15
Anthony Allen Primary 05/31/16 Vacant Vacant Master Plumberw/5 yre.exp 11/02/17
Graciela Caneiro-Livingston Primary 10/31/15 Paul Papin (At Will) Journeyman w5 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 Vacant Vacant 02/01/16
Vacant Vacant Youth Rep.30 yrs/under 10/01/16 Louise Thurn 02/01/19
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 07/01/16Z0
NING ADVISORY COMMISSION go
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
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 AimortZACRep. 07/01/18
Alfred Kopczyk Jackson Park District 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 1 5 Yr. Term, Meets 4th Thur.4 p.m. Fed. Bldg..
Dorothy Schwendinger Housing Commission Rep 08/17/16 Joyce Pope AimortZBARep. 03/25/19
John Walsh At-Large 08/17/16 Keith Ahlvin 03/25/20
Amy Eudaley Housing Commission Rep 08/17/17 Jonathan Mc Coy 03/25/16
Jim Holz At-Large 08/17/18 Bethany Golombeski 03/25/17
Doris Hingtgen At-Large 08/17/18 Jeff Cremer AimortZBARep. 03/25/18
OIndicates State-mandated boardicommission
subject to the 2012 Gender Balance Law.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Boards and Commissions
Current and Upcoming Vacancies Through February 2016
Updated February 17, 2016
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Airport Zoning Commission "'
Building Board Code of Appeals
• Commercial Contractor
• ADA Representative
• Residential Contractor
• Journeyman Carpenter
Civil Service "'
Community Development Advisory Commission
• At-Large
• Resident from Low/Mod Income Area
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
• Youth Representitive 30 years and younger
Historic Preservation Commission"'
• At-Large
• Resident or interim trom West 11th Historic Uistrict
Housing Commission
Housing Code of Appeals Board
Human Rights"'
Mississippi River Partnership Council
Plumbing Board
• At-Large
• Master Plumber with 5 vrs. Experience
• Bachelor of Science Physical Science
• Journeyman with 5 vrs. experience
Sister City Relationship Advisory Commission
Indicates Subject to the State of Iowa Gender Balance Law
Applications can be printed or submitted on-line from wwvv.citvofdubugue.ora 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 wvvw.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,
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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
V* T Call us to findoutmore about this and other intereging projects at FOX.
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