michigan chapter of atssa
MICHIGAN CHAPTER OF ATSSA Monday December 12 2016 MDOT Horatio S Earle Learning Center 7575 Crowner Drive Dimondale, Mi 48821 Chapter President: Eydie Case • Staff Liaison: Courtney Neal (Nate Smith for Meeting)
Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order
1:02 PM
Eydie Case
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Eydie Case
III. Self Introductions
All
IV. Financial Summary Report - Work Zone Awareness Week - Golf Outing - Final Balance $3,866.00
Jim Van Dam
V. Review of Summary from June 9th 2015 Meeting Chris Brookes - Chuck Bergmann Motioned to have the minutes approved, second by Sean Mooney - Minutes approved VI. Guest Speakers Pam Blazo - A discussion was held that went into detail on the needs of item from the Local and City Government perspective. The topics of needs that were discussed are highlighted o Low Maintenance cheap fixes o Multiply functional devices o Devices that have a low operational and maintenance fix o Non-motorized pathways How to maintain Green Pavement Markings In Road Demands – Flexible posts Funding o Loss of Equipment o Education needs – Due to turn over o Willingness to test pilot projects o Demo Days o Look at getting ATSSA more involved with the locals - What they would like to see is one page on items and best practices o Political Items o Recessing Markings o Best Practice Items o Traffic and Safety for Public Officials
VII. ATSSA National and Government Relations Update - Tuesday Topics – Free 30 minute webinars for Members o www.atssa.com/TusesdayTopics for details - Training and Education o 45,000 Trained under the FHWA Grant o New Guardrail Training Course Register at www.atssa.com/training - 2017 Expo February 10-14 Phoenix Arizona - Leadership program April 30 – May 2, 2017 o Learn more at Leadership.atssa.com
Nate Smith
VIII. Chapter Business Eydie Case A. Chapter Strategic Plan a. Chapter plan was reviewed b. Motion to approve by Chris Brookes, 2nd Chuck Bergmann – Approved B. Creation of Chapter Training Technical Committee
Chris Brookes
a. The Training was discussed and a call was set at a later date with ATSSA National to discuss future training needs C. Work Zone Awareness Week 2016 & 2017 a. Looking for new active members b. 2016 success story c. 2017 Grand Rapids location and Nation Orange Day April 5th d. Drafting request for national event for 2018. i. Hoping to get approval for M-city D. Roadway Safety Industry Concerns and Challenges/Roundtable a. The importance of MASH testing and the changes moving forward was brought up and discussed again.
X. Date of Next Meeting Eydie Case Asked to think about possible events and locations for the next meeting. Looking at June time frame XII. Adjourn - Motion by Chuck Bergmann, second by Sean Mooney.
Eydie Case
Meeting Minutes I. Call to Order
1:02 PM
Eydie Case
II. Welcome and Opening Remarks
Eydie Case
III. Self Introductions
All
IV. Financial Summary Report - Work Zone Awareness Week - Golf Outing - Final Balance $3,866.00
Jim Van Dam
V. Review of Summary from June 9th 2015 Meeting Chris Brookes - Chuck Bergmann Motioned to have the minutes approved, second by Sean Mooney - Minutes approved VI. Guest Speakers Pam Blazo - A discussion was held that went into detail on the needs of item from the Local and City Government perspective. The topics of needs that were discussed are highlighted o Low Maintenance cheap fixes o Multiply functional devices o Devices that have a low operational and maintenance fix o Non-motorized pathways How to maintain Green Pavement Markings In Road Demands – Flexible posts Funding o Loss of Equipment o Education needs – Due to turn over o Willingness to test pilot projects o Demo Days o Look at getting ATSSA more involved with the locals - What they would like to see is one page on items and best practices o Political Items o Recessing Markings o Best Practice Items o Traffic and Safety for Public Officials
VII. ATSSA National and Government Relations Update - Tuesday Topics – Free 30 minute webinars for Members o www.atssa.com/TusesdayTopics for details - Training and Education o 45,000 Trained under the FHWA Grant o New Guardrail Training Course Register at www.atssa.com/training - 2017 Expo February 10-14 Phoenix Arizona - Leadership program April 30 – May 2, 2017 o Learn more at Leadership.atssa.com
Nate Smith
VIII. Chapter Business Eydie Case A. Chapter Strategic Plan a. Chapter plan was reviewed b. Motion to approve by Chris Brookes, 2nd Chuck Bergmann – Approved B. Creation of Chapter Training Technical Committee
Chris Brookes
a. The Training was discussed and a call was set at a later date with ATSSA National to discuss future training needs C. Work Zone Awareness Week 2016 & 2017 a. Looking for new active members b. 2016 success story c. 2017 Grand Rapids location and Nation Orange Day April 5th d. Drafting request for national event for 2018. i. Hoping to get approval for M-city D. Roadway Safety Industry Concerns and Challenges/Roundtable a. The importance of MASH testing and the changes moving forward was brought up and discussed again.
X. Date of Next Meeting Eydie Case Asked to think about possible events and locations for the next meeting. Looking at June time frame XII. Adjourn - Motion by Chuck Bergmann, second by Sean Mooney.
Eydie Case
