Executive Council of Iowa Monday, February 14, 2022 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. Michael L. Fitzgerald | Treasurer of State
Hon. Michael L. Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (866) 685-1580
Conference Code Pin: 0009990993

1.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on February 7, 2022.

2.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 Robert Allen v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; 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:                         $140.00 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 Debra Oelrich v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; 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:                   $140.00 Per Hour 

3.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $12,103.90. On November 3, 2021, Vehicle #2971 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 the audit of actual invoices. 

2. B.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $42,179.53. This increases the total allocation to $257,228.53. On August 10, 2020, a derecho damaged multiple parks. Request is to cover the state's share of repair costs not covered by the FEMA approved expenses. 
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

3. C.Iowa State Fair is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $104,722.00. On December 15, 2021, a windstorm damaged the roof at the Varied Industries Building, Soda Shop and General Store. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

4. D.Department of Corrections - Mitchellville is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $18,475.68. On December 15, 2021, a fire damaged a commercial dryer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

5. E.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $90,786.82. On September 25, 2020, a failed water pipe at MacBride Hall caused damages. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

6. F.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $14,611.05. On March 9, 2021, snow and ice caused damages to the lighting protection system at the Tennis and Recreation Complex. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

7. G.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $18,162.80. On March 26, 2021, a water leak at the Biology Building East caused damage. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

8. H.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $23,163.95. On May 20, 2021, rainwater cause a roof leak and water damages to the English Philosophy Building. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to the audit of actual invoices. 

4.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...……............$57,834.17
   On May 26, 2021, a water main break caused damages to Ankeny Labs. Request is to cover repair costs. 
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents full and final payment, $6,784.33 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

2. B.Department of Natural Resources …………………….………………......$350.00
   Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:
   
   Cerro Gordo                                 $121.00
   Emmet                                $229.00
   
   Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

3. C.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$196.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
   Richard Adrian v. University of Iowa, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

4. D.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….……………………………........................$70.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                                         
   Debra J. Breckenridge v. Iowa Judicial Branch, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

5. E.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….……………………………........................$42.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                                         
   Donald Briggle v. Iowa DOT, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

6. F.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………..........................................$206.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                                         
   Michelle Franz v. Woodward Resource Center, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

7. G.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..……….…........................................................$70.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                                         
   Cyril Irvine v. Anamosa State Penitentiary; State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

8. H.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$100.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
   Larry Opal v. Clarinda Correctional Facility, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

9. I.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$60.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
   Mark Ostring v. Woodward Resource Center, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

10. J.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$42.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Bryson Powell v. Glenwood Resource Center, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

11. K.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$42.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Geoffrey Ray Wellman v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

12. L.Denton Davis Brown PC……………………………………..…........................................$63.00
    215 10th Street, 
    Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
    Special Counsel for Copyright, Trademark & Patent Issues
    
    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Iowa Department of Human Services.

13. M.Denton Davis Brown PC……………………………………..…...................................$1,596.00
    215 10th Street, 
    Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
    Special Counsel for Copyright, Trademark & Patent Issues
    
    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

5.Adjourn Meeting