Executive Council of Iowa Monday, April 18, 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 April 4, 2022.

2.Leases

  1. A.Lease between DNR and Matteson Marine Service, Inc.
    Date of Lease:  Date of Consent to April 16, 2027
    Legal Description:  Starting at the Burlington City limits and extending upstream on the main channel side of Baby Rush Island 150 feet in depth along 800 feet in frontage in Section 27, Township 70 North, Range 2 West of the 5th P.M., Des Moines, Iowa, at Mississippi River Mile 405.8
    Purpose: Barge fleeting
    Annual Fee: $5,502.38

    Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed the above lease and approved the lease as to form.

3.Emergency Allocations

  1. A.The Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $122,525.11. On September 9, 2020, a leak in the conference room at the Iowa State Patrol District 8 in Mason City was caused by recurring roof damages. 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.The Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $53,486.54. On September 7, 2021, the tower lighting system on the Waterloo ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by weather. 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.The Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $44,534.76. On March 5, 2022, numerous ISICS communication towers were damaged by tornado/wind. Request is to cover repair costs.

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

  4. D.The University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $25,081.00. On February 23, 2021, the maintenance building at MacBride Nature Recreation Area was damaged due to weight of snow and ice. 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.The Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $233,962.95. On August 24, 2021, the boiler and burner assembly at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility was damaged due to an explosion. 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.  

  6. F.The Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $24,356.36. On March 23, 2022, a cable along 150th Street in Floyd County was damaged due to a rodent chew. 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.

4.Payment of Cost Items

  1. A.Department of Corrections - Mitchellville ………………....……………...................$18,475.68
    On December 15, 2021, a commercial dryer caused fire damage. 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. B.Department of Public Safety ……………………………....………............................$70,317.00
    On July 9, 2021, multiple vehicles were damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs. 

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents partial payment.

  3. C.Department of Public Safety ……………………………....……..............................$11,134.85
    On November 5, 2021, Vehicle #71 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, $4,025.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  4. D.Iowa Communications Network ……………………………....……………………...$24,478.10
    On September 14, 2021, a cable was damaged due to excessive erosion along Highway 18 in Clay 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, $225.30 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  5. E.Iowa Communications Network ……………………………....……………………...$15,768.10
    On September 21, 2021, a cable was damaged due to excessive erosion along Highway 1 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, $1,603.30 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  6. F.Iowa Communications Network ……………………………....……………………...$12,416.10
    On November 15, 2021, a cable was damaged due to a washed out culvert along Highway 2 in Page 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, $2,991.32 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  7. G.Board of Regents - University of Iowa…………………………………………..........$27,319.01
    On February 17, 2020, valve failure on a restroom toilet caused water damages to the Pappajohn Business Building. 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa………………………………………................$5,672.20
    On February 25, 2020, a broken sink handle caused water damages to the Pappajohn Business Building. Request is to cover repair costs. 

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents full and final payment.

  9. I.Board of Regents - University of Iowa………………………………………..............$17,682.03
    On March 8, 2021 the weight of snow and ice caused damage to the roof at MacBride Nature Recreation Area. 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.Hall Render Killian Health & Lyman P.C. (Baker) .………………….........................…$571.78
    PO BOX 771910
    Detroit, MI 48277-1910
    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC)

    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed these invoices and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the funds of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

  11. K.Hall Render Killian Health & Lyman P.C. (Baker).…………………..........................…$371.46
    PO BOX 771910
    Detroit, MI 48277-1910 
    University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC)

    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed these invoices and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the funds of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

  12. L.Denton Davis Brown PC……………………………………..…........................................$21.00
    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.

  13. M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$320.00
    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. 

  14. N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….……………………………........................$64.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                                 
    Robert Allen v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 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. 

  15. O.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………………..............................$736.00
    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. 

  16. P.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….…………………………..........................$296.00
    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. 

  17. Q.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………............................................$16.00
    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. 

  18. R.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..……….…........................................................$80.00
    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.

  19. S.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$16.00
    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

    Jeffrey S. Thompson, Solicitor General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

  20. T.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$40.00
    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. 

  21. U.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$64.00
    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. 

  22. V.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……….....................................................$64.00
    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. 

5.Information Items

  1. A.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.

  2. B.On Monday, August 9, 2021, the Executive Council approved an emergency allocation for the Iowa Communications Network in the amount of $7,327.00. On April 9, 2021, ICN sustained cable damage due to accidental tripping of fires suppression system at DMACC Ankeny Campus. Request was to cover repair costs.

    The Iowa Communication Network was reimbursed for these damages by the contractor; therefore, the allocation should be reverted to the State Treasury and the allocation closed. 

6.Adjourn Meeting