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- Joe's CNC Plasma Cutter (stalled?) | - Joe's CNC Plasma Cutter (stalled?) | ||
- Kevin' | - Kevin' | ||
+ | - Guy's Electric Car/Saab | ||
- Deal with lack of storage space issue | - Deal with lack of storage space issue | ||
- Check for lockers and shelves claimed by former members and empty them out | - Check for lockers and shelves claimed by former members and empty them out | ||
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- Long term ideas, strategic plans | - Long term ideas, strategic plans | ||
- ... | - ... | ||
+ | - Upcoming Board Elections | ||
+ | - Date? | ||
+ | - Nomination Procedures, etc. | ||
- Any topics from members who are present | - Any topics from members who are present | ||
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+ | NOTES | ||
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+ | - Policies and Procedures | ||
+ | - 7:07 PM (9 mins) - Check on progress of Space Projects | ||
+ | - Ed's CNC Router | ||
+ | - Ed was present and said he is making progress | ||
+ | - Ed estimated around 1 month of work remains | ||
+ | - The group will consider moving it into the Wood Shop when it is done | ||
+ | - Group will review progress again next Board Meeting | ||
+ | - Joe's CNC Plasma Cutter | ||
+ | - Joe was present and said he needs more space to work around it; too cramped in between other rental spaces | ||
+ | - No set deadline at the moment | ||
+ | - Group agreed it could be moved into the West Room along side Ed's project | ||
+ | - Group will review progress again next Board Meeting | ||
+ | - Kevin' | ||
+ | - Kevin updated the Board via email | ||
+ | - Hinge has been repaired and a new amplifier was acquired | ||
+ | - No set deadline at the moment | ||
+ | - Group will review progress again next Board Meeting | ||
+ | - Guy's Electric Car/Saab | ||
+ | - Guy was present and said that he needs help finishing the project | ||
+ | - The group suggested he reach out to members on the forums and Electric Car Club message board | ||
+ | - The Board asked about possibly moving his car out into an alley parking spot, but the roof needs repair before that could happen | ||
+ | - That would also take up one parking spot | ||
+ | - Guy agreed to come up with a plan within one week of this meeting | ||
+ | - Group will review progress again next Board Meeting | ||
+ | - 7:16 PM (13 mins) - Deal with lack of storage space | ||
+ | - Check for lockers and shelves claimed by former members and empty them out | ||
+ | - Get rid of the lathes | ||
+ | - MattW notified everyone that MikeB will come pick them up soon | ||
+ | - If they are not out by the end of September 2013, we will remove them | ||
+ | - 7:29 PM (19 mins) - Policy on kids/ | ||
+ | - The last policy discussion ended with the following proposal: | ||
+ | - Minors are not allowed in the woodshop, metal shop, and welding areas. | ||
+ | - Minors must be accompanied by an adult member. | ||
+ | - During classes or events, the instructor/ | ||
+ | - MattW, AdamC and others expressed concern over having to censor themselves or babysit other peoples children; especially infants or young children | ||
+ | - The group debated various scenarios and policy suggestions | ||
+ | - It was noted that every member is responsible for knowing, abiding by, and enforcing Makerspace policies and rules | ||
+ | - Ultimately the concensus was for the following: | ||
+ | - Children younger than 10 years old are not allowed in the woodshop, metal shop, and welding areas. | ||
+ | - Children younger than 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult member. | ||
+ | - During classes or events, the instructor/ | ||
+ | - 7:48 PM (< 1 min.) - Rules-based vs. Values-based Community | ||
+ | - Not discussed at this time | ||
+ | - 7:48 PM (19 mins) - New equipment/ | ||
+ | - Tom Gondek may have a UV exposure lamp to bring in soon, will likely be used in screenprinting | ||
+ | - Stuff from Bucketworks acknowledged, | ||
+ | - Dust Collection | ||
+ | - JasonH indicated that the dust collector he has provided is on indefinite loan | ||
+ | - It is not intended to become Makerspace property | ||
+ | - Reimbursement request for $200 approved by Board Members present, Brant to provide receipts | ||
+ | - Expansion or additions will depend on the system' | ||
+ | - Re-organization of the Electronics Lab by Josh Zimmerman | ||
+ | - JoshZ sent the Board a proposal to clean up the Electronics Lab including new shelving and bins for the component racks | ||
+ | - Motivation for this project came from touring Detroit' | ||
+ | - The Board and members who were present had mixed feelings on the topic | ||
+ | - Some people applauded the effort and the completeness of the proposal | ||
+ | - Others felt attention could be paid to other areas of the building first and that the current set up was adequate | ||
+ | - TomGz, MattW, and others indicated that we may be able to find members willing to donate shelving and bins rather than purchase new | ||
+ | - The Board did not deny nor grant any funding at this time, but will continue reviewing the proposal | ||
+ | - 8:07 PM (16 mins) - Events: | ||
+ | - Meeting with folks from Betty Brinn Children' | ||
+ | - It was noted that the tentative meeting set for 8/30 will be rescheduled | ||
+ | - Brant and JasonG spoke about the meetings and discussions we've had so far | ||
+ | - Topics so far: | ||
+ | - At least two of their staff are interested in becoming members | ||
+ | - Partnerships, | ||
+ | - Corporate membership | ||
+ | - Board to discuss what we are interested in asking for/giving | ||
+ | - Possibly reciprocal i.e. reduced/ | ||
+ | - Rates and access to space yet to be determined by Board | ||
+ | - Maker classes for kids (presented at 8/13 Tuesday Mtg) | ||
+ | - BBCM asked for members willing to give classes at the museum | ||
+ | - Calendar and dates forthcoming | ||
+ | - Events would occur at the museum, not Makerspace | ||
+ | - Spring 2013 gallery exhibit being planned | ||
+ | - Several 4' | ||
+ | - Artwork/ | ||
+ | - MakerFest participation | ||
+ | - MakerFest will be mentioned in an upcoming newsletter | ||
+ | - BBCM Spin Art booth planned | ||
+ | - Their Board/ | ||
+ | - 5-year plans and missions/ | ||
+ | - JasonG noted that this might be better to persue after Board elections | ||
+ | - Perhaps offer them an honorary Board position? | ||
+ | - 8:23 PM (1 min.) - Upcoming Board Elections | ||
+ | - Pete asked that we determine the date for Board Elections and announce it soon | ||
+ | - Nominations should begin by mid-September | ||
+ | - 8:24 PM (14 mins) Treasurer' | ||
+ | - JasonG presented the latest finanical info to the group | ||
+ | - Our revenue per member has decreased steadily | ||
+ | - Our current membership count is 116 | ||
+ | - The group has six months of expenses saved as of today | ||
+ | - It was noted that the checking account should never be allowed to fall below this balance | ||
+ | - JasonG indicated that he spoke with his accountant and as long as we keep the " | ||
+ | - It was agreed that DavidB can collect these monies and collections for projects and repairs by members, separate from Makerspace funds | ||
+ | - Supplies and donation boxes should be clearly labeled to ensure donors are not misled | ||
+ | - 8:38 PM (6 mins) - Topics from members who are present | ||
+ | - ChrisH proposed a Voice-Over-IP phone system for the building | ||
+ | - Features would include intercom, paging, and phone service if desired | ||
+ | - ChrisH agreed to put a proposal together with costs for equipment, cabling, network gear, and shipping of the phones from his reseller | ||
+ | - It is not clear if the reseller is interested in a tax receipt, but Chris will ask | ||
+ | - MattN spoke about the Rhino/ | ||
+ | - Online forums have led him to believe this membership and software may not have a great deal of support or training | ||
+ | - The membership is $480/year and he is hoping to collect donations from members | ||
+ | - He said he would like to convince their group to give us a free or reduced membership | ||
+ | - MattN said he would be a primary user/point of contact | ||
+ | - 8:44 PM (total duration 1 hour, 37 mins) End of meeting | ||
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+ | Space Allocations: | ||
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+ | - Ed's router is making progress, about a month or two left to go. | ||
+ | - Joe's plasma cutter has stalled, wants to move it to a more better space. No end date in sight. | ||
+ | - HMMMMMM. Delayed decision, progress wanted. | ||
+ | - Guy's Saab. Progress isn't happening. | ||
+ | - Mike B's Lathe' | ||
+ | - Plan to purge the hack rack **tonight! | ||
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+ | Kids Policy | ||
+ | - kids 10 and over can go anywhere in the space if they are supervised. | ||
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+ | Board will reimburse the $200 spent so far on dust collection system | ||
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+ | Betty Brinn Children' | ||
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+ | Treasury: We netted about 6Gs in the last 3 mo. We have a 6 month cash runway!!! | ||
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