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June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

TRANSPORTATION ASSET MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (TAMC) MEETING

June 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

MEETING MINUTES

Members Present

  •        Ryan Buck, Michigan Transportation Planning Association (MTPA) – Chair
  •        Bill McEntee, County Road Association (CRA) – Vice-Chair
  •        Art Green, Michigan Department of Transportation
  •        Kelly Jones, Michigan Association of Counties (MAC)
  •        Eric Mullen, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
  •        Rob Surber, Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB)/Center for Shared Solutions (CSS)
  •        Karen Mondora, Michigan Municipal League (MML)
  •        John Gorney, Michigan Municipal League (MML)
  •        Mark Worden, County Road Association (CRA)

Others Present

  •        Eric Costa, MDOT (Virtual)
  •        Chris Gilbertson, MTU (Virtual)
  •        Cheryl Granger, CSS (Virtual)
  •        Nathan Hamilton, MIC (Virtual)
  •        Ben Harris, DTMB (Virtual)
  •        Dave Jennett, MDOT (Virtual)
  •        Ryan Laruwe, MIC
  •        Emilee Madison, MIC
  •        Sarah Plumer, TAMC
  •        Jim Snell, MAR
  •        Brad Sharlow, MDOT
  •        Conor Warren, MDOT
  1. The meeting was called to order at 1:00pm
  2. Changes or Additions to the Agenda
    1. None
  3. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
    1. None
  4. Consent Agenda
    1. E. Mullen made a motion to approve items on the consent agenda and B. McEntee seconded the motion.
    2. The motion was approved by all members present.
  5. 15th National Conference on Transportation Asset Management
    1. S. Plumer explained that in lieu of an Annual Conference, the budget can cover some TAMC Members attendance at the National Conference in August held in Chicago. K. Mondora and J. Snell have agreed to attend.
  6. FY2026 TAMC Annual Budget
    1. K. Jones made a motion to approve the FY2026 TAMC Annual Budget as presented, M. Worden seconded the motion.
    2. The motion was approved by all members present.
  7. Strategic Planning Session Overview and Schedule
    1. S. Plumer explained that it is time to review the TAMC Strategic Plan and recommended the next Strategic Planning session to take place the morning of the September 3rd TAMC meeting.
  8. TAMP Submittal and Review Process Update
    1. TAMC Administrative Staff explained the process of reviewing TAMPs submitted by local agencies and the process of withholding funds for non-compliance. Staff was seeking recommendation from the TAMC on how to expedite the process of releasing funds previously withheld in order to assist agencies that have now submitted a TAMP but are waiting for the next TAMC meeting for approval. M. Worden made a motion to support the following actions taken by TAMC Administrative staff: Once TAMC Administrative Staff have reviewed and determined a submitted TAMP is compliant with PA325 of 2018 and is thus ready for TAMC approval, staff will also notify MDOT finance of the agency’s compliance and recommend the release of any previously withheld funds. K. Mondora seconded the motion.
  9. Committee Updates
    1. ACE Committee Chair R. Surber provided an update on the ACE Committees recent efforts to review the regional allocation, budget, TAMC priorities and look into administrative timelines. B. McEntee provided an update on the Data Committee’s efforts to coordinate with agencies on their collection efforts and looking at a different way of presenting investment data. A. Green provided an update on the Bridge Committee’s efforts to look at Bridge related goals and culvert data collection and the addition of the CAMP.
    2. R. Laruwe provided and update on the MIC’s efforts to relaunch the Asset Management Champions Program, develop a GIS Dashboard that provides information on Act51. The MIC is working on gathering more data from utilities to add into the portal and is working with SEMCOG.
    3. N. Hamilton and E. Madison provided an update on the 2026 Integrated Infrastructure Conference planning efforts. The location of the conference will be at the Schoolcraft Vistatech Center in Livonia on September 23-24, 2026. Next steps are to secure funding, work with an event planner, establish a program for the event.
  10. Public Comments
    1. B. Sharlow discussed efforts made by the TAMC Administrative staff and B. Harris provided information on technology related items.
  11. Member Comments
    1. The Council discussed moving forward with building a Statewide Asset Management Strategy. Also, welcomed new TAMC members: K. Mondora, J. Gorney and M. Worden.
  12. Adjournment
    1. The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 2:20 pm.