Action Item: Joe will talk to WE energies about our utility rates
Previous Action Item: Joe and Dan to review Paypal, Square, etc accounts and what fees we can use now that we're a non profit
No updates this month
Previous Action Item: Joe to signup a new PayPal account for the space as a commercial entity, so that we can used PayPal for physical card processing.
we're off of square and fully on paypal
we have an permanently deployed android phone ready to accept payment
Pay the CPA $450 for doing our taxes - All (7) board members vote yes
Wild Apricot testing
Previous Action Item: DL will up update Wild Apricot splash page with wiki page,etc.
No updates this month
Previous Action Item: DL is going to create do transition instructions
Halfway done
Previous Action Item: Dan will work on setting up Wild Apricot under “members.milwaukeemakerspace.org”
Done
Previous Action Item: Dan will update wild apricot site branding (CSS, etc.) to match milwaukeemakerspace.org
Halfway done
Building ownership/purchasing shares report progress
Previous Action Item: Tom to present a building purchase options report
Tom will email financial details to the board
Tom mentioned that Commercial Bank will need 20% for downpayment
They will require 6 months operating reserve
Tom mentioned that Landmark doesn't do commercial loans
Lance suggests we should look at grants
Lance suggested we could talk to our Alderman
Felisha will talk to a resource she knows about possible grants
Policies/Procedures
Building Topics
Wiring
Jewelry Area has power drop
There is a new pole in class room
Proposed West Room Changes
Previous Action Item: DL will redraw West Room and send it to the board
DL presented plan
The board had previously approved DL's plan and encouraged her to go forward with it.
Joe inquired about Kuka computer wire length
Dan asked about Maker Faire Area
DL said space requirements for Maker Faire Area are fast approaching
Electric Kiln Ventilation
Previous Action Item: Any progress on this since last meeting?
It is up and running
Frame and motor are done
Brant is working on Hood now
Joe asked if we can side vent
DL and Brant looked up building code and we are compatible
The board praised Brant's continual hard work around the space.
Previous Action Item Dan J. to purchase new camera system
Camera system is in transit
Deactivated Cell Phones around building for 911 use.
Shane is working on it and making good progress
Joe will offer more phones to Shane
“Who to Call” sheets located around building need to be updated. (2) out of (4) people listed are no longer board members.
Previous Action Item: Dan will update the who to call sheets.
Dan couldn't find the original template so he'll remake the sheets
Previous Action Item Lance will put together a new questionnaire for equipment usage
No updates this month
Member/Space Projects Update
4×8 CNC Plasma Cutter
Previous estimated date for completion: July 2015
Box has been mounted
Wiring within the box has been mounted
Sensors are wired up
Estimated completion date remains the same
4×8 CNC Router
Previous estimated date for completion: July, 2015
CNC Router is just waiting to be moved to the CNC room
Estimated completion date remains the same
Kuka
Previous estimated date for completion: July, 2015
Matt carved a hole in the blocks. About to turn it around
Should the wood shop dust collector be moved to the CNC Room
Felisha thinks the current wood shop collector needs new filters
We should ask dust collector owner before moving or modifying it
Move the dust collector to the new CNC Room - All (7) say yes
Matt proposed a sign up process for the CNC room
Board felt it was unnecessary at this time
Estimated completion date remains the same
“Red Dragon” RA-1F Vertical Mill update
No updates
Lance has a model for milling
Induction Furnace
Previous estimated date for completion: July 2015
Should be strapped to pallet by next meeting
Pallet is 50“x48”
Estimated completion date remains the same
Large format plotters
Previous Action Item Steve will try to sell grey printer, if it’s not sold in 30 days, it’ll be scrapped
Brant approached Steve about selling it - no response
The printer was donated to the space
Steve will contact Ed Hagopian to see if we call sell it
DL will contact Kevin from master graphics to see if they can resell it for us
New Green Vaccuum Former
Dan Johnson is the new area champion for it
Akai donated plywood for space use
Vaccuum Former being built by Mykal
Previous Action Item: DL is going to follow up with Mykal
Mykal decommissioned the project and reclaimed his items
Cartesian Printer
DL asked if it is ready to go
Tom said he can train on it right away
Lance inquired if the cartridges will dry out
Tom mentioned that allegedly not
New equipment/donations
Jake offered metalworking tools - English Wheel, compact forge
Won't require extra space
All (7) board members approved new equipment
Cart of Computers
DL said what we should remove it asap
Dan said let's put it up for grabs
The monitors will be put up for grabs as well
Mike brought in computers that received a 30 day pass
He has added additional equipment since
Dan will talk to Mike
Events
Previous Action Item: Joe mentioned holding a summer science fair
Lance thinks it is an awesome idea
Joe will look into making it happen
Lance will talk to Colleen to see if she wants to make it happen
Fixit Day
Previous Action Item: Vishal will talk to Jason Haas
He said that Pete organized it
Vishal will talk to Pete
Sunday, the 31st is the space improvement day
DL will buy burgers and brats
DL asked about converting grill to gas
Dan mentioned that Bill W. has a natural gas conversion kit
Tom may do a Trash and Cash class on this day
Saturday, June 6th is the New Member Class
Joe asked how well attended this class has been
Lance said 3-4 people
Tom said we need to shorten this class
Dan said he essentially offers a 5-10 minutes class every time he signs someone up
Tom says we need something longer than 5-10 minutes but less than 3 hours
We could have new members watch videos
Action Item - Vishal will contact hackerspace mailing list for examples