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Home My WebLink About2008-09-23 Appointment15a NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING BOARD: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy -Unexpired Term Effective Upon Appointment -January 1, 2011 Duties: In appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, the Board may make special exceptions to the terms of the Zoning Chapter in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the ordinance and in accordance with general or specific rules contained therein. The Board may grant variances to the Zoning Chapter only in the case of "unnecessary hardship." The hardship must be substantial, serious, real, and of compelling force, as distinguished from reasons of convenience, maximization of profit or caprice. The Board may also hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by a City official in the enforcement of the Zoning Chapter. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2008. 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 Adjustment Commission should be directed to Sarah Walz, Associate Planner at 356-5239. Board of Adjustment Attendance Record - 2008 Name Term 119 2N3 3112 419 5114 6/11 7/9 8113 9110 1018 11/12 12/10 Expires Vacant seat 01!01108 NM ---- Vacancy filled by 01/01/13 ---- ---- X X X X X X Caroline Sheerin on March 2008 Karen Leigh 01/01/09 NM X O!E X OIE X X X (Michael Wright's remaining term) Ned Wood 01/01/10 NM X X X X O/E X X Michelle Payne 01/01/11 NM X X X X X X X (Final meeting 8.13.08; Appointed to P&Z Commission) Edgar Thornton 01/01/12 NM X X OIE X X O/E X KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = AbsenUExcused 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: 2 Females: 2 Council Announcement Date: August 11, 2008 Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m., September 17, 2008 Council Appointment Date: September 23, 2008 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT One vacancy -Unexpired Term Effective upon appointment -January 1, 2011 (Michelle Payne resigned) Terry Hora ~ 609 Normandy Dr ~ Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. City of Iowa City ~ r ~~.:.®a7 Adviso Board/Commission/Committee ~;,~--"';~'~~ ~p ~-`.~` lication Form 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 Board of Adjustment Term Youth Advisory Commission, Age on the date of filing:^ Age 15 to 17 (or) ~ Age 18 to 21 Signature of parent/guardian if Age 15 to 17: :;.~ -- r, ,~ ~' MME Terry K. Hora `~~ -' -- `"'- -~ ~'" N i ~. HOME ADDRESS 609 Normandy Dr., .Iowa City, IA ZIR-5~248~'----. w Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Q Yes ~~ How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 59 years OCCUPATION Crew leader/Lineman -Journeyman EMPLOYER MidAmercian En PHONE NUMBER: HOME (319) 337-6920 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: As a lifelong resident of Iowa City, I have volunteered on various projects over the years. I worked with Mike Moran of the Parks and Rec Dept. on the softball complex at Napoleon Park, dealing with lighting, scoreboard and esthetic. Also, I helped install the lighting in City Park for the ball diamonds and worked with the Iowa City School District on the design, location and building of the softball complex at City High. As a past vice president of the IBEW local labor union, I was instrumental in contract negotiations. My responsibilities included working with management to settle disagreements over labor contracts. I have 34 years of job experience as a lineman/crew leader, and from that experience I developed good problem solving skills and good common sense. These two skills provide me with a positive approach to solving problems, especially when policy and practicality have to come together. 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 March 2008 Page 1 of 7 WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? The board decides requests for special exceptions, appeals of zoning decisions, requests for variances, and does other things. I have reviewed the City Code regarding the board's responsibilities and I have also reviewed some of recent board minutes to educate myself. WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I believe I have the judgment and problem-solving skills needed to consider requests to the board and to make decisions that are both fair and in the City's best interests. I have time to commit to the board and am eager to contribute by serving on a commission. - . ~ ,., - ~. _ , ~ ~:> ~~ cn -~ ~~ -~ _. ,~ --i ~ - ; -- tv a r'"~ o ~ _~ .~' ,~ ~ o 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. aarticular, 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 knowthat 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 ofSection 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. I am retiring from MidAmerican Energy on the 28th of November, 2008 IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~ Yes ~ No DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? ~ Yes a 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 March 2008 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING Name of City Board/Commission/Committee Board of Adjustment r 1 tel.:.®~r,~ -~a.as._ CITY OF IOWA CITY Date 09/11/2008 Name Terry K. Hora 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 .. ~~ ~n ~ ~ LL , ..®. ..-. -, ~ , ~~ -- ~ %~ w 0 NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interestis acquired in an additional business. Applicant Signatur`~ Signature of parent/guardian if Age o 17: Address 609 Normandy Dr., 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. General Application March 2008 Page 3 of 7 JOHNSON COUNTY 15b - - --------------------------------------- --------- Lonny Pulkrabek 511 South Capitol St. P.O. Box 2540 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Rou*re R~sieess 319.356.6020 • eivii Prccess 319.356.6030 • Ja~'~ 319.356.6025 • Records 319.356.6015 • Fax 319.356.6017 September 3, 2008 Marian Karr Clerk of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Ms. Karr, The Johnson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee is in need of a member of the Iowa City Council. In the past there has always been a council member that attended these meetings and since the last election this committee has been without council representation because of Bob Elliot's council term expiring. Prior to Bob Elliot being a member Connie Champion served for a number of years. I have discussed this with Mayor Reginia Bailey and she asked that I send you a letter requesting the council add this to their agenda to discuss appointing a member of the current council to start attending these meetings. The CJCC meets the 1~ Wednesday of every month at 4pm at the Johnson County Administration Building in the Board of Supervisors meeting room. Thank you for your prompt consideration of this request. Sincerely, ~~ Lonny L. Pulkrabek Johnson County Sheriff ,...., _'~ .,~ ~_ i -~` ~~ '"t~ ® r. ~'^ .. printed on recycled paper ~ r 1 ~ ~~~~~ ~ ~~~~~ -~.a~ CITY OF IOWA CITY September 30, 2008 410 East Washington Street Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 3S6-5009 FAX www.icgov.org Lonny Pulkrabek Johnson County Sheriff 511 South Capitol Street PO Box 2540 Iowa City, IA 52244 Dear Lonny: At the September 23, 2008 Iowa City City Council meeting the following appointment was made: Johnson County Criminal Justice coordinating Committee : appoint Connie Champion. If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please call the City Clerks office. Sincerely, ,l Regeni .Bailey Mayor