Executive Council of Iowa Monday, March 21, 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 March 7, 2022.

2.Personal Appearances

1. A.Christie Templeton, Department of Human Services, will be present to request funds in the amount of $150,000.00 pursuant to Iowa Code §29C.20A and §29C.20B with regard to the Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Disaster Emergency for Adair, Benton, Decatur, Jasper, Lucas, Polk, Madison, Tama, Warren and Wayne counties.

3.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office request Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $6,400.00.

4.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation of $37,592.50. On June 26, 2021, flash flooding caused damage at Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County. Request is to cover repair costs.
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices. 

2. B.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation of $3,298.96. On November 23, 2021, a fire caused damage to McIntosh Woods State Park Yurt Deck. 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.Iowa Communications Network is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $12,390.37. This brings the total allocation to $92,321.05. On April 6, 2021, ICN sustained cable damage due to exposure in 2 location in Audubon County. 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.Iowa Communications Network is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,390.74. This brings the total allocation to $21,328.26. On August 18, 2021, ICN sustained cable damage due to excessive erosion along Highway 148 in Taylor County. 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.

5. E.Iowa Communications Network is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $10,255.40. This brings the total allocation to $49,277.52. On September 2, 2021, ICN sustained cable damage due to excessive erosion along Highway 24 in Winneshiek County. 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.

6. F.Iowa Communications Network is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $11,150.06. This brings the total allocation to $40,018.01. On September 7, 2021, ICN sustained cable damage due to exposure along Highway 24 in Chickasaw County. 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.

7. G.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,460.70. On January 21, 2022, ICN cables were damaged due to an exposure near Highway 14 in Lucas County. 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.

8. H.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation of $16,749.71. On December 11, 2021, State Patrol Vehicle #336 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. 

9. I.Board of Regents - University of Northern Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $65,967.34. On October 16, 2021, UNI sustained vandalism damages to a water fountain in Bender Hall. Request is to cover repair costs.

   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices. 

10. J.Iowa State Fair is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $49,550.00. This brings the total allocation to $154,272.00. On December 15, 2021, a windstorm caused roof damages to the Varied Industries Building, Soda Shop, Grandstand and General Store. 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.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Natural Resources…………………………....……….….....$41,146.34
   On June 5, 2019, hail caused damage to various buildings at Lacey Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County. Request is to cover repair costs. 

   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents full and final payment, $28,414.27 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

2. B.Department of Natural Resources…………………………....……….….....$13,874.06
   On June 20, 2021, the septic system was damaged at the Visitors Center at Lewis & Clark State Park in Monona County. 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. C.Department of Natural Resources…………………………....……….….....$3,485.00
   On July 16, 2021, a fire caused damage to the seasonal housing breaker box at Lake Manawa State Park in Pottawattamie County. 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.Iowa Communications Network ……………………………....……………………...$41,955.57
   On April 16, 2021 and April 18, 2021, a cable was damaged in multiple locations due to rodent chews along Highway 18 and 570th Avenue in Palo Alto County. 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. E.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….................................$462.00
   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
   
   Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant 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…….………………..……….....................................................$126.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
   Robert Allen v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and State of Iowa  and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant 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….……………..….……………………………........................$126.00
   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
   
   Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant 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….……………..….……………………………........................$436.00
   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
   
   Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant 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….……………..….………………........................$238.00
   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
   
   Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant 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….……………..……….…....................................$126.00
    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
    
    Sam P. Langholz, Assistant 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…….………………..……….................................$812.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Debra Oelrich v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

12. L.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$22.00
    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
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

13. M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………....................................$276.00
    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
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

14. N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$28.00
    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
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

15. O.Gray Miller Persh, LLP……………………………………...........................$1,573.20
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from Iowa PBS

16. P.Denton Davis Brown PC……………………………………..…........................................$835.00
    215 10th Street, 
    Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
    Special Counsel for Copyright, Trademark & Patent Issues
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Iowa Department of Human Services.

17. Q.Denton Davis Brown PC……………………………………..…........................................$604.00
    215 10th Street, 
    Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
    Special Counsel for Copyright, Trademark & Patent Issues
    
    Samuel P. Langholz, Assistant Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Iowa Department of Human Services.

6.Adjourn Meeting