Executive Council of Iowa Monday, December 02, 2024 10:00 AM Teleconference Only

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on November 4, 2024.

2.Personal Appearances

1. A.Dennis Harper, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department, will be present to request approval of Hazard Mitigation Financial Assistance in the amount of $1,211,082.00 pursuant to Iowa Code §29C.7 with regard to the Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current (FMA SC) 2023 federal financial assistance awarded September 25, 2024.

3.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $28,800.00.

2. B.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $32,800.00.

4.Outside Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Crew, Karen v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $160.00 Per Hour  

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Furnish, Lloyd v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $160.00 Per Hour  

3. C.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Gabel-Reisen, Regina v. Anamosa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $160.00 Per Hour  

4. D.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Larson, John v. Newton Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $160.00 Per Hour  

5. E.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in McInroy, Mark v. Iowa Department of Natural Resources and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $160.00 Per Hour  

6. F.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Stine, Phillip v. Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:            Ryan Clark
                   505 5th Avenue
                   Suite 729
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $160.00 Per Hour  

5.Special Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office requests retention of special counsel to provide legal services for the State Treasurer’s Office, Unclaimed Property Division, in regard to the disposition of unclaimed property. Attorney fees and costs will be paid from the Unclaimed Property Fund.
   
    Firm:                       Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm
                                                    The Davis Brown Tower
                                                    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
                                                    Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:                          Courtney Strutt Todd - $405 per hour
                                                    Jana Weiler - $360 per hour

6.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Board of Regents - Iowa State University is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $262,515.17. On October 20, 2023, Marson Hall was damaged by a fire. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   

   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

2. B.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $42,578.24. On January 16, 2024, the Jessie Parker Building suffered structural water damages due to excessively cold temperatures and a ruptured water line. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

3. C.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $594.60. This brings the total allocation to $10,737.65. On June 22, 2024, Vehicle #314 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

4. D.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,261.50. On September 9, 2024, Vehicle #319 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

5. E.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,499.79. On September 8, 2024, Vehicle #330 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

6. F.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,559.54. On September 23, 2024, Vehicle #1751 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

7. G.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,500.00. On July 30, 2024, roads at Lower Gar State Recreation Area in Dickinson County were damaged by heavy rains. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

8. H.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $389.26. This brings the total allocation to $9,358.46. On April 22, 2023, Fairport State Recreation Area was damaged due to Mississippi River flooding. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

9. I.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,372.00. This brings the total allocation to $6,372.00. On January 26, 2024, the stone entrance portal at Maquoketa Caves State Park was damaged by snowfall. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

10. J.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $494,725.96. This brings the total allocation to $902,827.96. On March 5, 2022, Red Haw State Park was damaged by a tornado. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

11. K.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $40,083.00. On June 26, 2024, a septic tank at Wapsipinicon State Park in Jones County was damaged due to extensive drought conditions. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

12. L.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $18,382.92. On September 18, 2024, equipment was exposed along Highway 34 in Adams County due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.

7.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,720.20
   On July 31, 2024, Vehicle #31 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $333.75 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

2. B.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,675.84
   On June 25, 2024, Vehicle #470 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $4,012.39 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

3. C.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,374.58
   On April 30, 2024, Vehicle #502 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

4. D.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$2,733.06
   On October 19, 2023, the roof of a log pioneer cabin at Ambrose A Call State Park was damaged by a fallen tree. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $631.94 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

5. E.Department of Natural Resources………………....……………...................$13,000.00
   On April 13, 2023, Loess Hills State Forest was damaged by a wildfire. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

6. F.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$6,183.85
   Between January 7-14, 2024, the trail, trees and loader at Wildcat Den State Park in Muscatine County were damaged by a winter storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

7. G.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$9,500.00
   On November 28, 2023, a radome cover on Albia ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by weather. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

8. H.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$8,874.67
   On May 8, 2024, the Albia ISICS Communication Tower was damaged due to theft of copper cabling. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $1,125.33 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

9. I.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$13,500.00
   On October 26, 2023, the Appanoose ISICS Communication tower was damaged by theft of copper grounding cables. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

10. J.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$15,000.00
    On November 28, 2023, radome covers on the Brooklyn ISICS Communication Tower were damaged. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $4,000.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

11. K.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$12,228.76
    On January 19, 2024, the Dubuque ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by a winter storm power surge. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $2,771.24 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

12. L.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...................$9,500.00
    On May 10, 2023, Fayette County ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

13. M.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$19,164.00
    On October 6, 2024, the Hardin ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $5,836.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

14. N.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$9,500.00
    On October 13, 2023, a radome cover on Holy Cross ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by a storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

15. O.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$15,000.00
    On March 31, 2023, radomes at Iowa at Woodward ISICS Communication Towers were broken due to storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

16. P.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$15,000.00
    On January 23, 2024, radome covers on the Keokuk ISICS Communication Tower was damaged due to vandalism. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $4,000.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

17. Q.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$9,500.00
    On February 27, 2023, a radome cover on the Marshalltown ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by a storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

18. R.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$8,800.00
    On May 21, 2024, Mason City ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $3,200.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

19. S.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$9,500.00
    During March 1, 2024 through March 6, 2024, radome covers on the Mitchellville ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by high winds. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

20. T.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$106,532.33
    Between April 26, 2024 through May 9, 2024, various ISICS Communication Towers (Shelby, Iowa, Van Wert, Clarinda, Calhoun, Marion, Newton, Davis) were damaged by tornado/storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment. Allocation and payment requests will be submitted at a later date for the Shelby and Iowa ISICS Communication Towers.

21. U.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$26,340.47
    On June 12, 2024, a cable was exposed along Highway 34 West of Loomis Avenue in Adams County due to excessive erosion. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $616.62 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

22. V.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$94,491.52
    On June 22, 2024, a cable was exposed along Highway 60 at Otter Creek in Osceola County due to excessive erosion and flooding. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $3,131.43 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

23. W.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$15,985.00
    On July 8, 2024, a cable along Highway 75 south of 150th street in Plymouth County was exposed due to flooding. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $1,564.42 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

24. X.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$50,765.23
    On June 22, 2024, a cable was exposed along 330th street in Sioux County due to erosion and flooding of Floyd River. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $11,793.66 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

25. Y.Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C………………………….............................$200.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
    Legal Services to state agencies on issues related to the visa status of prospective state employees
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the Iowa Department of Revenue.

26. Z.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm…………………………………….….…...….…..……$357.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Registration of Trademark - Iowa DOT Logo
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Department of Transportation.

27. AA.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm…………………………………….….…...….…..……$462.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Registration of Trademark - Iowa DOT Logo
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Department of Transportation.

28. BB.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$350.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Unclaimed Property Probate Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

29. CC.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$1,327.95
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Unclaimed Property Probate Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

30. DD.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$3,668.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Unclaimed Property Probate Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

31. EE.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm…………………………………….….…...…………$3,787.60
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Unclaimed Property Probate Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

32. FF.Kevin Cmelik.…………………………………….………………………….……….......$1,995.00
    814 Shawnee Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50313
    Special Counsel for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Attorney General’s Office’s Forfeiture Fund.  

33. GG.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$6,000.00
    203 W. High Street
    P.O. Box 51
    Toledo, IA 52342
    Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

34. HH.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$6,000.00
    203 W. High Street
    P.O. Box 51
    Toledo, IA 52342
    Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

35. II.Richard J. Bennett, Sr..…………………………………….………………….…….........$2,514.00
    PO Box 65666
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Special Counsel for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Attorney General’s Office’s Forfeiture Fund.  

36. JJ.Richard J. Bennett, Sr..…………………………………….………………….…….........$990.00
    PO Box 65666
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Special Counsel for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Attorney General’s Office’s Forfeiture Fund.  

37. KK.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$2,961.40
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

38. LL.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$64.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Amy Ausborn v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

39. MM.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$643.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Therese Blake v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

40. NN.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$1,124.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Patricia Brown v. Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

41. OO.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….........................................................$96.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    John Larson v. Newton Correctional Facility and Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

42. PP.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..…….....................................................$448.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Leland Mitchell v. Iowa Department of Transportation and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

43. QQ.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..…….....................................................$61.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Leland Mitchell v. Iowa Department of Transportation and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

44. RR.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$512.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Wendy Netolicky v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

45. SS.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$192.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Wendy Netolicky v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

46. TT.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$288.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Shana Overstreet v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

47. UU.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,088.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Shana Overstreet v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

48. VV.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$560.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Ronald Simmons v. Iowa Department of Transportation and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

49. WW.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$958.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Brad Stevenson v. Iowa Department of Transportation, State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

50. XX.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$490.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Brad Stevenson v. Iowa Department of Transportation, State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

51. YY.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$64.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Douglas Stufflebeam v. University of Northern Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

52. ZZ.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$872.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Jeffrey Welder v. Iowa State University, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

53. AAA.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$1,028.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Jeffrey Welder v. Iowa State University, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

54. BBB.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$400.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Katherine Williams v. 6th Judicial District and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

55. CCC.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$96.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Katherine Williams v. 6th Judicial District and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

8.Information Items

1. A.The City of Volga made their fifth Contingency Loan payment of $1,560.00. This loan was approved for $31,200.00 on November 2, 2020 and is prorated not to exceed twenty years. Total repayment to date: $7,800.00. 

2. B.Notification from the Department of Natural Resources that funds previously allocated for the Palo Alto drainage taxes were cancelled; $2,774.22.00 will be reverted.

3. C.Schedule of Executive Council Meetings for 2025

   MEETING DATE                         TIME

   January 6, 2025                10:00 a.m.

   February 3, 2025                         10:00 a.m.

   March 3, 2025                                10:00 a.m.

   April 7, 2025                                10:00 a.m.

   May 5, 2025                                10:00 a.m.

   June 2, 2025                                10:00 a.m.

   July 7, 2025                                10:00 a.m.

   July 21, 2025                                10:00 a.m.

   August 4, 2025                        10:00 a.m.

   August 18, 2025                        10:00 a.m.

   September 2, 2025 (Tuesday)                10:00 a.m.

   October 6, 2025                        10:00 a.m.

   November 3, 2025                        10:00 a.m.

   December 1, 2025                        10:00 a.m.

9.Adjourn Meeting