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Home My WebLink About2005-06-07 Appointment NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION One Vacancy - Unexpired Term Ending March 13, 2006 The duties of the Telecommunications Commission include serving as a review board to resolve disputes between any subscriber or potential subscriber and the cablevision company; reviewing and auditing reports by the cablevision company to the City as required by the Cable Television Ordinance; working with the public, the media, the City, and the cablevision company for the purpose of making recommendations on various issues; engaging in other activities pursuant to the effective monitoring and evaluation of the CATV system in the City. Iowa City-appointed members of boards and commissions must be eligible electors of the City of Iowa City. The Telecommunications Commission meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2005. 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 Telecommunications Commission should be directed to Drew Shaffer, Cable Television Administrator at 356-5046. 4/20/2005 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: 3 Females: 0 Council Announcement Date: April 19, 2005 Application Deadline: Wednesday, 5:00 p.m., June 1, 2005 Council Appointment Date: June 7, 2005 TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION One Vacancy - Unexpired Term Ending March 13, 2006 Kimberly Thrower resigned Michael Christians [] 4419 Berkeley Lane Bebe Ballantyne [] 230 Elizabeth Street [] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application. CITY OF IOWA CITY = * ,DVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM C TY oF ow^ Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions 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. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME('"'-~ (_~ 7~_~_~,~'~'~z,-'~_£x~_z-,'_;~_.~..~,.,':.~.! .~...,-2'~,-.,~TERM NAME //-~"~,_ /~-~.'~//~,,.,...~-"~ HOME ADDRESS .~,?~/~ ....__,~_~_,~¢.~ /~'/-. Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? I,)(-.[Yes I INo How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? r.~-~,/~ PHONE NUMBER: HOME .~_.~ /,~ - L'~.-~ '7 -,~2~'--?,--7 ,.~ / / // EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY yOu FOR THIS POSITION: .. ! 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. General Application February 2005 Page 1 of 7 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR \PPLYING)? 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 [hat 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 6). 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. IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~YES ~----]NO DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? r'~YES ~ 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 February 2005 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES ~ BUSINESS LISTING C~T~ OF IOWA CITY Name of City ~/-~-~ ~ Board/Commission _, )~ ~z..~ Date 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 6). 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 NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest is acquired in an additional business. Signature .~'~..~./'~:~//~-~;~':/?.~_ ~ .z.-?~ ~.--~ 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 February 2005 Page 3 of 7 CITY OF IOWA CITY ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION .PPLICATION FORM C~TY OF IOWA C~TY Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions 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. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME Telecommunications Commission TERM NAME Michael R. Christians HOME ADDRESS 4419 Berkeley Lane Iowa City, Iowa ZIP 52245 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? [~-~Yes [~No How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? 1 year OCCUPATION Branch Manager EMPLOYER Commercial Federal Bank ~HONE NUMBER: HOME (319) 354-6409 BUSINESS (319) 325-1171 EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: My role with Commemial Federal Bank as a branch manager has allowed me the opportunity to become involved in various community activities and events through either direct participation or financial support. I have an interest in actively fulfilling my responsibility as a citizen of Iowa City through service on a board or commission. I feel that my professional and educational experience coupled with my desire to assist in the overall improvement of the quality of life of every Iowa City resident makes me a qualified applicant for service on the Telecommunications Commission. WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? _..: ~M~sr~pr~$~ntat~~n$~nth~sapp'~¢at~~nw~~~¢~nst~tuta~ustcau$~f~rmm~¥a~~fanapp~~nt~~. I If you fail to answor all the questions, Council mag not consider your application. General Application February 2005 Page 1 of 7 WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR APPLYING)? I feel my contributions to the Telecomrnunlcetions Commission would be numerous. First and foremost I have the desire to give of my time and energy in service to the city of Iowa City for purposes of providing high-quality community services to each ~of it's residents. In addition, my previous experience would allow me to bring to the Telecommunications Commission a combined approach of responsibility and dedication to core principles along with an open and creative approach to new ideas. 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. '3ther types of affiliations must be examined on a case by case basis by the City Attorney's office. You should also know that Section 362.6 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 6). 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. 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 r~ NO (It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.) If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. General Application February 2005 Page 2 of 7 BOARD, COMMISSION, & COMMITTEES BUSINESS LISTING C~TY OF iowa C~TY Name of City Board/Commission Telecommunications Commission Date 05~07~2005 Name Michael R. Christians 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 6). 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 NOTE: A new form must be completed if the above information changes or an ownership interest is acquired in an additional,business. Signature -~/~----- - Address 4419 Berkeley Lane Iowa City. Iowa ,, Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee. I' II If you fail to answer all the questions, Council may not consider your application. II General Application February 2005 Page 3 of 7 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Sally Stutsman, Chairperson Pat Hamey Mike Lehman Terrence Neuzil Rod Sullivan April 28, 2005 Emie Lehman, Mayor Iowa City City Council 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Lehman and Council members: During the formal meeting on April 28, 2005, the Board of Supervisors voted to recommend Leon Spies for appointment to the Iowa City Board of Library Trustees. The Board feels Mr. Leon is well qualified for this appointment. Sin.cerely, Chairperson SS/jh cc: Leon Spies .:i" 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 · PHONE: (319) 356-6000 · FAX: (319) 356-6036 Marian Karr From: Lord-Castillo, Brett K [bcastill@mail.public-health.uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:20 AM To: marian-karr@iowa-city.org Subject: Resignation from telecommunications commission Hi Marion, This is Brett Lord-Castillo from the ICTC. am writing to inform you that I will be resigning from the Iowa City Telecommunications Commission effective June 29th, 2005. I will be moving out of the Iowa City area to attend graduate school. I have greatly enjoyed working on the commission and look forward to continuing cable consumer advocacy in Oregon. Thank You, Brett Brett gord-Castillo bcastill~mail.public-health.uiowa.edu bcastill03~juno.com O: (319)335-8023 F: (319)335-4312 H: (319)341-7862 W310 Oakdale Hall University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 214 S Summit St Iowa City, IA 52240 5/19/2005