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Annual Meeting, December 20, 2024

Annual Meeting, December 20, 2024

Michigan Infrastructure Council Annual Meeting   

December 20, 2024   

Michigan Department of Treasury Operations Center   

7285 Parsons Dr, Dimondale, MI 48821     

Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to Order
    1. Chairperson, Palencia Mobley, P.E. called the meeting to order at 10:06am
  2. Roll Call
    1. Let the record show that six (6) voting members and seven (7) non-voting members were present. A quorum was established.  
  3. Public Comment
    1. None
  4. Approval of the agenda
    1. No discussion or amendments proposed
    2. Motion to approve the agenda
      1. Motion made by Kathleen Lomako
      2. Supported by Beverly Watts
      3. Motion carried without dissent to approve the agenda
  5. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
    1. No proposed edits
    2. Motion to approve 2024 Q3 MIC Meeting Minutes
      1. Motion made by Erin Kuhn
      2. Supported by Charles Marshall
      3. Motion carried without dissent
  6. Old Business
    1. None at this time 
  7. New Business
    1. Appointment of Water Asset Management Council Members [Resolution 2024-08]
      1. Motion to Consider the Resolution
        1. Motion made by Beverly Watts
        2. Supported by Doug Matthews
      2. Discussion
        1. Ryan Laruwe spoke on behalf of the nominations committee and the proposed nominations.
      3. Motion to vote on the resolution
        1. Motion made by Beverly Watts
        2. Supported by Doug Matthews
      4. Roll Call Vote
        1. Approved the resolution without dissent
    2. Review of Bylaws
      1. Motion to Consider the Review of the Bylaws
        1. Motion made by Kathleen Lomako
        2. Supported by Charles Marshall
      2. No Discussion
        1. Motion to vote on the Bylaws
        2. Motion made by Kathleen Lomako
        3. Supported by Charles Marshall
      3. Roll Call Vote
        1. Approved the bylaws without dissent
    3. MIC FY25 Meeting Schedule [Resolution 2024-09]
      1. Motion to Consider the Resolution
        1. Made by Beverly Watts
        2. Supported by Erin Kuhn
      2. Discussion
        1. Nathan Hamilton asked if the council would prefer 10:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 3:00pm
        2. The council members presented some time conflicts they have and agreed that 1:00pm – 3:00pm is the best times for them
      3. Motion to approve the resolution
        1. Made by Beverly Watts
        2. Supported by Erin Kuhn
      4. Roll Call Vote
        1. Approved the resolution without dissent
    4. Election of Officers
      1. Chair Election
        1. Nominations
          1. Palencia Mobley, P.E.
            1. Nominated by Beverly Watts
            2. Seconded by Erin Kuhn
            3. Palencia Mobley, P.E. accepted the nomination
          2. No other nominations for Chair
        2. Discussion
          1. Palencia Mobley, P.E. spoke on her nomination for Chair and thanked the staff and council on their work this past year
        3. Election
          1. Kathleen Lomako moved to approved the nomination by vote of consensus
            1. Supported by multiple
        4. The council re-elected Palencia Mobley, P.E. to serve as Chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council from 1/1/25 – 12/31/25 without dissent
      2. Vice Chair
        1. Nominations
          1. Erin Kuhn
            1. Nominated by Kathleen Lomako
            2. Supported by Palencia Mobley, P.E.
            3. Erin Kuhn accepted the nomination
          2. Kathleen Lomako
            1. Nominated by Erin Kuhn
            2. Supported by Palencia Mobley, P.E.
            3. Kathleen Lomako accepted the nomination
        2. Discussion
          1. No discussion
        3. Election
          1. Palencia Mobley, P.E. motioned to approved the Vice Chair nominees as a slate
          2. Charles Marshall supported the motion
          3. The motion carried, Erin Kuhn and Kathleen Lomako were re-elected as Co-Vice Chairs of the Michigan Infrastructure Council from 1/1/25 – 12/31/25 without dissent
  8. Roundtable Discussion  
    1. Annual Report
      1. Ryan Laruwe discussed the report and the year’s progress
      2. Kathleen Lomako commented on the progress report Ryan Laruwe sent to the council and thanked him for the reflection of our success this year
    2. 2025-2026 Priorities
      1. Palencia Mobley, P.E. spoke on the importance of getting MIC out for 2025
    3. Interns
      1. Emilee Madison and Ryan Laruwe spoke on the interns starting in 2025
  9. AM Champion’s RFP
    1. Erin Kuhn asked for an update on the AM Champions RFP
      1. Ryan Laruwe spoke on the migration of the AM Champions data into an internal learning management system (LMS) and the goal to build off an existing state contract with Cornerstone.
      2. Nathan Hamilton stated that the LMS needs to be secured prior to putting the RFP out and it is anticipated to go out prior to the Q1 meeting of 2025.
  10. Next Meeting Date   
    1. March 6, 2025, at 1:00pm
  11. Adjournment
    1. Motion by Beverly Watts to approve meeting adjournment
      1. Motion supported by Doug Matthews and Kathleen Lomako
    2. Meeting adjourned at 10:36am

 

Roll Call:

Present 

  • Chairperson, Palencia Mobley P.E. 
  • Co-Vice Chair, Kathleen Lomako  
  • Co-Vice Chair, Erin Kuhn 
  • Beverly Watts 
  • Charles Marshall 
  • Doug Matthews 
  • Bradley Sharlow – TAMC Alternate Designee
  • Charyl Kirkland 
  • Jonathan Mallek 
  • Daniel Lord 
  • Ulrika Zay – DTMB Alternate Designee
  • Eric Mullen – MDOT Alternate Designee
  • Kevin Smith

Absent

  • Sue McCormick 
  • Marco Bruzzano
  • John Daly III

Guests

  • Ryan Laruwe 
  • Emilee Madison 
  • Nathan Hamilton 
  • Aaron Keatley – Virtual Participation

MIC Resolution 2024-08 Appointment of Water Asset Management Council Members Roll Call:

  • Palencia Mobley, P.E. – Yes 
  • Erin Kuhn – Yes 
  • Kathleen Lomako – Yes 
  • Beverly Watts – Yes 
  • Charles Marshall – Yes 
  • Doug Matthews – Yes 

Review of Bylaws Roll Call:

  • Palencia Mobley, P.E. – Yes 
  • Erin Kuhn – Yes 
  • Kathleen Lomako – Yes 
  • Beverly Watts – Yes 
  • Charles Marshall – Yes 
  • Doug Matthews – Yes 

MIC Resolution 2024-09 FY25 Meeting Schedule Roll Call:

  • Palencia Mobley, P.E. – Yes 
  • Erin Kuhn – Yes 
  • Kathleen Lomako – Yes 
  • Beverly Watts – Yes 
  • Charles Marshall – Yes 
  • Doug Matthews – Yes