Executive Council of Iowa Monday, May 01, 2023 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 April 3, 2023.

• 04-03-2023 Minutes.pdf (0.28 MB)

2.Personal Appearances

1. A.Christie Templeton, Department of Human Services, will be present to request a Resolution of Funds in the amount of $370,000.00 pursuant to Iowa Code §29C.20A with regard to Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Disaster Emergency for Appanoose, Cedar, Clinton, Davis, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Grundy, Jackson, Johnson, Keokuk, Linn, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Wapello, Warren, and Washington counties.

• Governor's Proclamation of a State of Emergency - Request for Funds.pdf (4.07 MB)

3.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office request Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $43,638.33.

• SVP.pdf (0.83 MB)

4.Litigation Expense Fund

1. A.Request from the Department of Revenue to expend $120,000 to cover potential expenses for the fourth quarter of the 2023 fiscal year.

• Litigation Expense Fund.pdf (0.08 MB)

5.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,073.43. On January 6, 2023, Vehicle #1843 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.

• A. DAS Vehicle #1843 AOS Claim 3439 Allocation Request.pdf (1.59 MB)

2. B.Department of Public Safety is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $103.60. This brings to total allocation to $5,380.20. On October 30, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #104 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.

• B. DPS SPV 104 AOS Claim 2407 Request for Payment.pdf (2.06 MB)

3. C.Department of Public Safety is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $160.08. This brings to total allocation to $3,652.50. On August 9, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #565 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.

• C. DPS SPV #565 AOS Claim 2364 Request for Payment.pdf (2.02 MB)

4. D.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $228,938.21. On March 18, 2019, Wildlife Management Areas in Mills, Fremont and Pottawattamie counties were damaged by a flood. Request is to cover repair costs not covered by FEMA. 
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• D. DNR Mills Fremont and Pottawattamie Counties AOS Claim 1729 Allocation.pdf (1.52 MB)

5. E.Iowa Communications Network is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $743.75. This brings to total allocation to $17,076.36. On September 27, 2022, an exposed cable was damaged due to excessive erosion at two locations along 90th Street in Louisa 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.

• E. ICN Louisa County AOS Claim 2373 Supplemental Allocation and Payment.pdf (2.17 MB)

6. F.Iowa Communication Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,323.16. On February 8, 2023, an exposed cable was damaged due to excessive erosion along Highway 169 in Union 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.

• F. ICN Union County AOS Claim 3451 Allocation.pdf (1.07 MB)

7. G.Department of Human Services - Woodward Resource Center is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $35,619.79. This brings to total allocation to $908,727.71. On August 10, 2020, multiple roofs, trees and water damage occurred due to a derecho. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment of $35,619.79 to the Department of Administrative Services. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

• G. WRC 1984 Request for #3 Supplemental Allocation and Reimbursement.pdf (0.93 MB)

6.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………..........................$7,784.60
   On August 8, 2022, Vehicle #105973 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.

• A. DAS Vehicle #105973 AOS Claim 2370 Request for Payment.pdf (2.41 MB)

2. B.Department of Administrative Services…………………....……………......................$5,517.97
   On November 14, 2022, Vehicle #1645 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, $319.89 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• B. DAS Vehicle #1645 AOS Claim 2398 Payment Request.pdf (2.12 MB)

3. C.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….........................$4,130.43
   On December 14, 2022, Vehicle #1343 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.

• C. DAS Vehicle #1343 AOS Claim 2423 Request for Payment.pdf (2.00 MB)

4. D.Department of Natural Resources ………………....………………….…...................$63,528.07
   On March 19, 2019 and June 6, 2019, various Wildlife Management Areas in Lucas, Wayne and Appanoose counties were damaged by a flood. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents full and final payment, $57,657.86 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• D. DNR Wildlife Management Areas AOS Claim 1796 Request for Payment.pdf (1.73 MB)

5. E.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………................................................$1,736.00
   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
   
   Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

6. F.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$445.00
   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
   
   Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

7. G.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….……………………..……..........................$32.00
   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
   
   Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

8. H.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………………..……......................$16.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                          
   Dawn Cline v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.  

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

9. I.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….……………………………........................$16.00
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                        
   David Denneny v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

10. J.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………..........................................$325.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                              
    Jason Hawk v. Iowa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

11. K.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………................................................$1,220.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Luanna Hollingsworth v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

12. L.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………..........................................$416.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                        
    Gail Martens v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• E-L Patterson Invoices.pdf (4.05 MB)

13. M.Gray Miller Persh, LLP……………………………………...........................................$3,321.20
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

• M. Gray Miller Persch Inv 38469.pdf (0.87 MB)

14. N.Richard J. Bennett, Sr..…………………………………….……………………….......$2,748.00
    PO Box 65666
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Special Counsel for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Attorney General’s Office’s Forfeiture Fund.  

• N. Richard Bennett Invoice Mar. 2023.pdf (1.12 MB)

15. O.Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C………………………….............................$280.00
    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
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the Iowa Department of Revenue.

• O. DOR Denton's Davis Brown Stmt 1532893.pdf (0.65 MB)

16. P.Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C………………………….............................$263.40
    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
    
    Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

• P. DNR Denton's Davis Brown Stmt 1532971.pdf (0.68 MB)

7.Information Items

1. A.Department of Human Services will be returning unspent disaster grant funds issued during FY2021.

• DHS Returning Unspent FY2021 Funds.pdf (0.37 MB)

2. B.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.

• HSEMD 2023-03-31 EC Quarterly Update.pdf (0.13 MB)
• TOS 2023-03 Executive Council Quarterly Update.pdf (0.20 MB)
• DHS Quarterly Report.pdf (0.46 MB)

8.Adjourn Meeting