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Home My WebLink About2007-05-14 Appointment c;J NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Three Vacancies - Six Year Terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013 The Board of Library Trustees is a semi-autonomous body of nine persons empowered by State Law to plan, direct, and control all affairs of the Public Library. This includes determining long-range goals of Library service, adopting written policies to govern operation of the Library, and employing a competent staff to help plan and implement the Board's service goals. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. The Library Board meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 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 Board of Library Trustees should be directed to Susan Craig, Library Director at 356-5200. 4/4/2007 Board or Commission: ICPL Board of Trusfees ATTENDANCE RECORD CALENDAR YEAR 2007 MeeDno Dale Name .. Term 1 {25{07 2{22{07 3{22{07 4{26{07 5{24{07 6/U/07 7{26/O7 8{23/07 9{27{07 10/25/07 11/15/07){Jil/20/07 1&" ;...,..1.,. Thomas Dean 7/01/09 x x x Bill Kort 7101/09 x x x Tom Martin 6/30/11 x x x Linzee McCray 7101/09 x x x Mary New 7/01/07 ole x x Meredith 6/30/11 Rich-Chan.....el x x x Pat SchnacK 7101/07 x OlE OlE Leon Spies 6/30/11 x x x David 7/01/07 VanDusseldoro x x x KEY: X = Present o = Absent OlE = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting Res = Resigned 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: 4 Females: 2 Council Announcement Date: April 3, 2007 Application Deadline: May 9, 2007 Council Appointment Date: May 15, 2007 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Three vacancies - Six Year Terms July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2013 Term expires for Pat Schnack, Mary New, David Van Dusseldorp} John Kenyon [B] 1112 Church Sl Michael B Cohen [B] 24 Evergreen PI Mary New 212 Ferson Ave [B] (Currently serving unexpired term) [B] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. City of Iowa City Advisory Board/Commission/Committee "'pplication Form I! 1 ;t~~~1lJ: ~~"=I~ ........ n 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 BECONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Name Librarv Board of Trustees Term 7/1/07 - 7/1/13 1~::J Youth Advisory Commission, Age on the date offiling:D Age 15 to 17 (or) 0 ~~8 t~1 -,-",. :cO \l Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17: '",."'.'. f'~ c,"l --,--1 "-~, :<:...: -(1 , "'-~l 'A.ME John Kenyon , -../' >-. 1:Y ZI~2245 ~ IlJ Yes 0 No HOME ADDRESS 1112 Church St., Iowa City, IA Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 17 years OCCUPATION Newspaper editor EMPLOYER Corridor Business Journal PHONE NUMBER: HOME (319) 351-6191 BUSINESS (319) 335-4860 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: I am a long-standing member of the community with significant ties in the business and arts & culture communities. I am a member of the March of Dimes Hawkeye Chapter board and of the Iowa City Noon Rotary. As a member of the media, I am well-versed in communicating information with diverse populations and I am knowledgeable about the community and what it has to offer. 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. General Application December 2006 Page 1 of 7 WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I am familiar with the membership of the board as well as with its bylaws and minutes from past meetings. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I have been a frequent patron of the library for more than 15 years who uses it for much more than checking out books. I understand the evolving mission of the library and the ways technology impacts that mission. As a member of the business community with some knowledge of financial reports, I understand the challenges and constraints placed upon institutions like the library, and would like to work to help it meet those challenges in ways that don't compromise services. I am also the parent of a toddler who uses the library in ways I had never dreamed. Seeing the library through these new eyes, I more fully understand the range of services offered and feel I can offer direction about ways the library can nurture users from the earliest possible age. I have contributed financially to the library as well, and have donated many books to The Book End. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST f". ,-':",' Please i~entify. any pot~nt!al conflicts between. membership on the advisory boartJ and y?ur personal Interests,lncludlng financial Interests and your duties to an employer. ~~(~ ~.!. -:f:\ ,particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes re~~ri1en~tion;lothe City Council about the allocation of City funds, please list any present affiliations you ha~\.vith a9Sncil;!~that apply for funding from the City. "Affiliation" includes being a board member or employee 'of th~ agency.Otfler types of affiliations must be examined on a case by case basis by the City Attorney's officEQ, '7. r:? ':"-::::' 0 You should also know that Section 362.5 ofthe Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain imifortanteJfceptions, 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 6). If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about Section 362.5 of theCode of Iowa, please contact the City Attorney's office at 356-5030. None. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? [l] Yes D No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? DYes [l] 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. General Application December 2006 Page 2 of7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING I ~ I ;t~~~*t ~~"=I' ......... -, CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of City Board/Commission/Committee Library Board of Trustees Date 04/19/2007 Name John Kenyon Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a memberof a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 isattached (see page 6). List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner, or parent if applicant is Age 15 to 17, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation'sstockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS None. , - .~"~ ':tr, ::e:; -I ',7'-;: ", :..<.' .."....- ~, ~>.- '.,'", c:f' " ",~ \. " -:0 """t~: ' . '),' , 8 (-;;.~' -;:; . . z 0 ~ \ , ) NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interestis acquired in an additi~,nal)lsiness. Applicant Signature " ! ~ ~___ Signature of parentlgua~dian if Age 15 t 17: Address 1112 Church St.,lowa 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. General Application December 2006 Page 3 of 7 City of Iowa City Advisory Board/Commission/Committee .-tpplication Form I! i ;:;;~-=-...IO... f~~~'"l. ~V~.I' ~~ 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 BECONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Name Librarv. Board of Trustees Term 2007-13 Youth Advisory Commission, Age on the date of filing:D Age 15 to 17 (or) D Age 18 to 21 Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17: . \ME Michael B. Cohen HOME ADDRESS 24 Evergreen PI. ZIP 52245 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? !Z] Yes D No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 16+ years OCCUPATION Physician EMPLOYER UI PHONE NUMBER: HOME 3376933 BUSINESS 3849609 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: Understand and appreciate the value of the quality of the IC library as well as its fundamental ale as a:~mmunity resource :? c;, ::= Over the years my family and I have made extensive use of the ICPL :c" ~-" We've been long time contributors to the Library's philanthropic needs Board member of several non-profit professional societies I N -'D (~) \.j ",.....;~ ):;:r 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. General Application December 2006 Page 1 of 7 WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I have had contact with past Trustees and have viewed some of the Minutes. In addition, I have talked extensively with Elyse Miller (ICPL Business Office manager). WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I understand the role of a Trustee, including his/her fiduciary responsibility I am prepared to commit the necessary time and effort I appreciate the importance of philanthropy to the success of the Library I truly believe that my professional experiences would be an asset to the Baord (J . '~L i '-.-.'- --i"j I N . i \ POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on the advisory interests,including financial interests and your duties to an employer. particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes recommendations tothe City Council about the allocation of City funds, please list any present affiliations you have with agenciesthat 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. ,..-. ,J ;;--- ..2: boarlt- and -' '_J YQjJr personal You should also know that Section 362.5 ofthe Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain importantexceptions, 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 6). If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about Section 362.5 of theCode of Iowa, please contact the City Attorney's office at 356-5030. None known IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? [l] Yes 0 No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? 0 Yes [l] 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. General Application December 2006 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING I! 1 -...= -IQ' ~~W!:'t ~~il!II.I' ---:. CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of City Board/Commission/Committee Library, Board of Trustees Date 04/30/2007 Name Michael B. Cohen Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a memberof a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 isattached (see page 6). List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner, or parent if applicant is Age 15 to 17, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation'sstockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS None -- '2 '--~ ~ <'~--" ~J'~ >,:"', ::,'~ ----r\ ').: I ,-- N ."-, :-<(' : \, -c ',., ;-,::;-' _.,;~ --.-' Z ~:- -' NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interestis acquired in an additional business, J: Applicant Signature t1.dhoJ J .~ Signature of parenUguardian if Age 15 to 17: Address 24 Evergreen PI. 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, General Application December 2006 Page 3of7 City of Iowa City Advisory Board/Commission/Committee .pplication Form. I ~ 1 --= -14' ~~W!:tt ~~..~!., ~ .. 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 BECONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME. Advisory Board/Commission/Committee Name 1C..;1> L t:>CCWdv 0.[ l?V\...s-ru.> Term fo ~(. Youth Advisory Commission, Age on the date offiling:D Age 15 to 17 (or) O{ge 1~tp 21 '::-~ _J ;0: c~ :_~: Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17: ! I "c..ME~O-Vj "B. 0e..~ HOME ADDRESS 2.-12.- f~5W'V\ _J j:1-veJ T) -<:; n_, (1=.'; .._,j ~P'5~Z-4-(P [gJ Yes O~o Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 3 ~ ~"" OCCUPATION (e:h (-La..., EMPLOYER PHONE NUMBER: HOME "3 S \ ~ Ltm BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: =1-o"V 11u-- ~~ ~u.>J .:l LA.. ~ ~ lU ~/ tc..aJJ ~ fhc, ~ lc...PL..> --e~ <f:> jh.u..~. ()J..";;>o I ;r ~ tu.J1JI-L.<vt-~ . I' /JJJ1.-~ ~ fU-LmL~ ~ 11u.- 1c..(>LJ ~ :J~ r}yrtJt-tlP d (J...'7l! lnhkW WJ 11u.- W.t.t.,J.b-'~ ~+-. f1J 11.t- I C- P L O"\(,LJ ~ Ov ~L. 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. General Application December 2006 Page 1 of? WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? ~ ~ kw 0... l c--P L "fo~ Vb -rhu..~+U6> ('rv-L-r'L ku ~ ~, /..ffiJk,/ ~~ 0.., ~. 't\uJU t~ ~ ~ fb ~ (,nl.-~~. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? :;r \AJ"'hLLL, ~~ To C-61u+V:-~-Th ~ t1U~ ~rM-L~ ~ tUv~d.., WdK.llh- lv-nfu ~IVI-.J ~ ~uJJ. j: ~ ~ G.; ~ ~(WV~ UZ'TU- Ic..P~/ ~~ ~tL twu.> o..v.-A-. .;) CVY\I..J ~ -h> ~ ~ ~ ~1"'-"I,''''hl't' (AJu.h ~~ a....L ~/>4'l.-b d" 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. particular, if you are applying to be a member of a board or commission which makes recommendations tothe City Council about the allocation of City funds, please list any present affiliations you have with agenciesthat 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 ofthe Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain importantexceptions, 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 6). If you are uncertain whether a potential conflict of interest exists or have questions about S~1ion 362.5 of theCode of Iowa, please contact the City Attorney's office at 356-5030. 0 2~: ~ ----) ,,:-I> -T1 -J -a -"'T~l , IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DOYOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? [K] Yes [JN~ ~~ DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? Dryes lZJ 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. General Application December 2006 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING I ~ i -....= -~ !~W~*t "'=..-:. 1!lI1I!~' .... ... CITY OF IOWA CITY Name of City Board/Commission/Committee It.-f'l- 1) alfJ.... ~ -r(LL.~h..e-> Name _f\ /VI j -:r,. N Q..-W Date '5'/1 I [J 7 Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a memberof a city Board or Commission from having an interest in a city contract. A copy of Section 362.5 isattached (see page 6). List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner, or parent if applicant is Age 15 to 17, have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation'sstockholdings). Please indicate if there are none. ^ BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS ADDRESS r-J /') ,,/ k. -".1 Q ,-=::~, ~ cC:.) 2"- ',-- " --- f _.,~ _,r --1 -,,-, /," - L:'. ~~ ;'"C'_~ ~~- ; ---/"", - .,;."> N P ~ - NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interestis acquired in an additional business. 1 I Applicant Signature 41. j, j p, ~ Signature of parentJgUardia~to 17: Address YI '1.-- l='''.A~ Pt..{(~. S-'z.:z....-+lo 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. General Application December 2006 Page 3 of 7