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Home My WebLink About2007-01-23 Appointment ~ NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION One Vacancy - Unexpired Term Ending September 1, 2007 Duties of the Housing and Community Development Commission include assessing and reviewing policies and pianning documents related to the provision of housing, jobs, and services for low- and moderate-income residents; reviewing policies and programs of the Public Housing Authority and Community Development Division and make recommendations regarding the same to the City Council; reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council regarding the use of public funds to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents; housing policies and programs, and seeking public participation in assessing needs and identifying strategies to meet these needs; recommending to the City Council from time-to-time amendments, supplements, changes, and modifications to the Iowa City Housing Code. Iowa City-appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. When possible, Councii will appoint persons with expertise in construction and/or finance, a person receiving rental assistance, and a member of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board. The Housing and Community Development Commission will have monthly meetings. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2007. The City of Iowa City encourages diversity in the appointment of citizens to boards and commissions. Persons interested in being considered should contact the City Clerk at City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request or on the City website at www.icgov.org. Questions about the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission should be directed to Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planner at 356-5244. "---_.._--"._-,..~..---,._-,--~--~----~._-------_._-----'-~--'~. Housing & Community Development Commission Attendance Record 2006 Term Name Expires 01119 02/16 03/09 03/23 03/29 04/20 07/20 08/15 09/21 10/19 11116 Andv Doul!las 09/01108 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Brian Ricbman 09/01107 X X X X X X X X X X X Hollv Jane Hart 09/01/07 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X X X X X Jerrv Anthonv 09/01108 X X X X X X X X X X X Kellv Mellecker 09/01108 OlE X X X X X X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Lori Bears 09/01/07 X OlE X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Marcv De France 09/01109 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X X OlE X X Matthew Havek 09/01107 OlE X X X OlE X X X OlE X X Michael Shaw 09/01/06 X X X X X X X X X X X Thomas Niblock 09/01108 X X X OlE OlE X OlE OlE OlE X X Steve Crane 09/01/09 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X X X William Greazel 09/01106 OlE X X X X X X OlE -- -- -- -- -- -- Yolanda Spears 09/01106 -- -- X -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Key: X = Present 0 = Absent OlE = Absent/Excused NM = No Meeting -- -- = Not a Member Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father- in-law, brother, sister, brother- in-law, sister- in-law, step-father, step- mother, step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354) Males: 6 Females: 2 Council Announcement Date: November 28, 2006 Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m., January 17, 2007 Council Appointment Date: January 23, 2007 HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION One Vacancy - Unexpired Term Ending September 1, 2007 Matthew Hayek resigned Charlotte Walker [&J 320 5 Dubuque 5t Charles Drum lRl 1136 Franklin 5t lRl Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. CITY OF IOWA CITY Advisory Board/Commission/Committee \pplication Form I ~ I -...= -1It~ ~~'I2i!ll~ "10::.... ....., ...,.......... - CITY OF IOWA CITY Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions/Committees play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the wor1\ session. The appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. This fonn may be filled out manually (please use a black ink pen), typewritten, or electronically (PDF). Retum the application to CilyClerk, 410 E. Washington St.,lowa City,lowa. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE NAME Housing & Community Development Commissio TERM term ending 9/1/07 NAME Chanotte L. Walker HOME ADDRESS 320 S. Dubuque Street, #211, Iowa City,lA Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? [!]Yes How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? since Dec. 1999 ZIP 5224q, . mNo~ ~) <- ;> ='1 S~ 'l OCCUPATION retired EMPLOYER :.=~ (-- :-<~ ~~, c N 'HONE NUMBER: HOME 354-2123 ,-- '-:'~ ~,,;.. ; 1 ;"-t '. I ,.. -"~ '--J ---:.- ::;: /", EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: j> BUSINESS ;p. f'.) CJ1 A few of my directly related experiences are: 1.was married to home builder for 10 years helping with bids, purchasing, estimates, contracts, design, sales, and even some miscellaneous builder labor. 2. Divorced mother with two children and all the struggles that can cause, including trying to find affordable housing. 3. 4 years at college, single with my two children, living in the cheap simple Quonset married student housing at UNI. 4. Living at poverty level since graduation from UNI in 1969: temporary jobs, low paid jobs, low cost housing, subsidized housi., 5. Volunteer work on Mother's for Adequate Welfare, Legal Aid Board member, Neighborhood Associations, Community Action Board Member, Neighborhood Development board member, Johnson County Task Force on Aging, Iowa City Homeless Coordinating Board. 6. I have lived in and appreciate mobile homes and good mobile home courts. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I have a strong interest in housing for low income people. I read the Housing Commission minutes on line and pay attention to other housing issues brought before the City Council and in the community. As far as I know, there are no low income or older members on the Housing Commission. Misrepresentations on this application will constitute Just cause for removal of an appointee, If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. HCDC Application November 2006 Page 1 of 8 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? not only have lived through many of the struggles related to low cost housing, I also try to keep well informed on housing issues, not just in the Iowa City area. I think the Housing Commission needs to have at least one member from the lower class. I pay close attention to poverty issues, including elderly poor people. I also pay close attention to costs and full disclosure of public information. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on the advisory board and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. - ~ ,...-.-.' In particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes recommendations to the City Council about the allocation of City funds, please list any present affiliations you have with agenCies that apply for funding from the City. "Affiliation" includes being a board member or employee of the agency. Other types of affiliations must be examined on a case by case basis by the City Attorney's office. You should also know that Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa, please contact the City Attorney's office at 356-5030. I sure hope that being very interested in the welfare and housing needs of poor people would not be considered lj:SpI1flict of interest for this Commission. If it is, please clearly tell me so in writing. 9 0- ~2 C) c. _ _..i );.!,. -Tj N i-- --~rl -'..--1 '.J "'" :::: /'~ IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? 0YES DNO 5> DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?, DYES r" mNO (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application, HCDC Application November 2006 Page 2 of 8 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING I! i ;:;:~5_.o.. ~~q~~ -..:::.... ...., .... Aa.- CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of City Board/Commissi on/Committee Housing & Community Development Commissio Name Charlotte L. Walker Date 01/12/2007 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please Indicate If there are none. BUSINESS NAME . BUSINESS ADDRESS None -, 0 ~ C'.:;;) ..,- ~ >:::: ( "". .>;;. :7."'" -. , . C;)-~ , - . - - _/' i. :-. ., - ) C't::;-: . <) -- /"-.. - 5> o. N CJ'! . NOTE: (m must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest . e ~n an additional busine s. / Signatur Address 320 S. Dubuque Street, # 211, Iowa City, IA Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. HCDC Application November 2006 Page 3 of 8 ---_._--~._,_.__.~_._--_.._--_._------_._,-------"-_.--_._._----_._----_.~._"'_._._,.._.-.__...._'---_...__.-- " TABLE OF INCOME GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS FOR IOWA CITY Effective March 8, 2006 Household 30% Median Income 50% Median 60% Median 80% Median Income Median Size (Poverty Levell Income Income Claw Incomel Income 1 $15,250 $25,400 $30,460 $40,650 $50,800 2 17,450 29,000 34,800 46,500 58,000 3 19,600 32,650 39,180 . 52,300 65,300 4 21,800 36,300 43,560 58,100 72,600 5 23,550 39,200 47,040 62,750 78,400 6 25,300 42,100 50,520 67,400 84,200 7 27,050 45,000 54,000 72,050 90,000 8 28,800 47,900 57,480 76,700 95,800 ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE GROUP(S) WHICH IT SERVES, PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF EITHER OF THE FOllOWING CATEGORIES: o lower Income (see table) 1>4 2..A n:.~ o ;~C~, >~- o Receive Rental Housing ~ ::-' Assistance . h~ r"',:"> ~_:.::-- -~ "n , '-' .- -> 5> N Your response is voluntarv, and you may wish instead to elaborate on or indicate areas in Wffich you can make a special contribution to the Commission in another section of this form. ;,;,. -~.. I"j '~--, I..__j N When possible, Council will appoint a person or persons with expertise in construction, finance and/or a person receiving rental assistance. If you have expertise in construction or finance, please describe your experience and/or training. As I mentioned in the beginning section, I had 10 years of experience wor1<ing with my husband who buitt very nice cape cod file houses. I handled sub-contractor bids and selection, got the estimates for and selected materials, did most ot the design and layout selections, handled the open houses and advertising, all of the office record keeping and contract wor1<. Though this experience was in my past, n gave me good insight into the building industry. One of my temporary jobs was at a very large apartment complex in downtown Minneapolis. I handled the HUD applications, HUD reports, and interviews with the applicants. CDC Application November 2006 page 4 of 8 CITY OF IOWA CITY Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Application Form I ~ I -- = -~... f~~41ii!:'"t. '-... ~"''- ...,.~ CITY OF IOWA CITY Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions/Committees play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers. This form may be filled out manually (please use a black ink pen), typewritten, or electronically (PDF). Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa. THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL." THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE NAME Housing & Community Development NAME Charles S. Drum HOME ADDRESS 1136 Franklin Street, Iowa City Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 37 years TERM ? ZIP 52240 [(]Yes DNo OCCUPATION Editor PHONE NUMBER: HOME (319) 338-0496 EMPLOYER The University of Iowa BUSINESS (319) 384-0048 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: I have been a member and president of the Iowa City Public Library Board, and am currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Iowa City Downtown Association, and a member of the UI Funded Retirement Insurance Committee. I have an abiding interest in community service and especially in serving low-income citizens. Like Will Rogers, all I know is what I read in the newspapers. t.,_, 0 ~ = ~ ~~: 0 '-'~-' TI ~~. r --J , ~ -u ,"---"l ,.'-'1 .-i,! 3:: ,_..1 :~ )> C.Jl WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. HCDC Application November 2006 Page 1 of 8 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I bring experience and a good head for weighing issues and choosing among options for action and a compassionate heart. I play well with others and am willing to work hard for a good purpose. I've been around for a while, which doesn't always mean that much, but in my case it means that I've I;earned the hard way that I always have more to learn. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on the advisory board and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. In particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes recommendations to the City Council about the allocation of City funds, please list any present affiliations you have with agencies that apply for funding from the City. "Affiliation" includes being a board member or employee of the agency. Other types of affiliations must be examined on a case by case basis by the City Attorney's office. You should also know that Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa, please contact the City Attorney's office at 356-5030. I have no conflicts of interest. o ~~C) ~~~ - ~ ~, ~ -'-', _...,~ -', I , ! -~ '. ( ~ ';'J , , --, , ) -.J C) IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? [Z]YES DNO j;; DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? DYES ':Y U1 N [1] NO (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. HCDC Application November 2006 Page 20f 8 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING I ~ 1 =~:._~... !~~W~~ -,;;;:,... ......, ---~ CiTY OF IOWA CITY Name of City Board/Commissi on/Committee Housing & Community Development Name Charles S. Drum Date 01/17/2007 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 is attached (see page 7). List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS NONE r-~ ,~ ("~~} ~C) ~ '--- " :::) ~',. Tl '. -;iC --J , , j'j ;c"crT -u ~. -, :'E: ," J ,,-' "'" ;(; NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest ~iS u ed iIn n Mditional business. Signature ~_ J;.; ~f V~ - Address 1136 Franklin Street, Iowa City Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. HCDC Application November 2006 Page 3 of 8 TABLE OF INCOME GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS FOR IOWA CITY Effective March 8, 2006 Household 30% Median Income 50% Median 60% Median 80% Median Income Median Size (Poverty Level) Income Income (low income) Income 1 $15,250 $25,400 $30,460 $40,650 $50,800 2 17,450 29,000 34,800 46,500 58,000 3 19,600 32,650 39,180 52,300 65,300 4 21,800 36,300 43,560 58,100 72,600 5 23,550 39,200 47,040 62,750 78,400 6 25,300 42,100 50,520 67,400 84,200 7 27,050 45,000 54,000 72,050 90,000 8 28,800 47,900 57,480 76,700 95,800 ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE GROUP(S) WHICH IT SERVES, PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: D Lower Income (see table) D Receive Rental Housing Assistance Your response is voluntary, and you may wish instead to elaborate on or indicate areas in which you can make a special contribution to the Commission in another section of this form. When possible, Council will appoint a person or persons with expertise in construction, finance and/or a person receiving rental assistance. If you have expertise in construction or finance, please describe your experience and/or training. I've worked with the Campus Planning Committee for years and have dealt with planning--including site, architect, and design selection--and construction processes of major (and some minor) structures and spaces on campus. I can do minor wiring and drive a nail. No windows, no plumbing. ;=; u ::;;: ,.-.. ~t:: :::.:; c> ,;:::;:, r--..~ - f.- '.'" .~. -Cl HCDC Application November 2006 page 4 of 8 _'1', -.) ):; !:~) \-_..._.J cn N _._-------,.._.~._---_. -- ._----_.._,._--_..._------,-,--_.~_._--_..~--~_...~-_.~..-.----.--.-- -- -------~---_.~.._._-_._,."-_._-_..__._.,_..,.-----