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 +====== Board Meeting Notes for April 24, 2014 ======
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 +  - Meeting started at 7:30
 +  - Pete and MattW could not attend, gave their proxies to Brant and Dan respectively
 +  - Legal/Financial:
 +      - 7:35 - Treasurer's Report for March 2014
 +          - Joe said he could have one ready by this weekend
 +      - 7:37 - Posting Treasurer's Reports for members
 +          - Brant noted we haven't shared a report with the members since November
 +          - The group was OK with Joe posting it as soon as it was done, did not need to review a draft
 +  - Policies and Procedures:
 +      - 7:40 - Complete voting on revised member/space projects policy (currently in progress)
 +  - Check on progress of Building Topics/Projects:
 +      - 8:12 - Garden Proposed
 +          - Tiffany and Lucy championing idea
 +          - Tiffany presented a draft plan at the meeting
 +          - Time-frame: could be set up over one or two weekends
 +          - She would like to include elements of the space such as metal and wood work
 +          - Approximately 10'x5' area to be used
 +          - Tom asked that champions research city easement rules
 +          - North side of building was suggested, but is very shaded, east side of lot may be better suited
 +          - Tiffany noted area under transformer on Otjen does get some sun, would like to start there
 +          - The group agreed on modular planters rather than anything in ground
 +          - Trial planters for one year to gauge success of any larger projects in the future
 +          - No specific budget proposed at this time
 +          - VOTE: Board conditionally approved the project pending easements and other details TBD
 +      - 8:20 - New Gas Line Install
 +          - Fund matching was board approved, but amount was unclear (either $88 or $178, we made some money from recycled material)
 +          - Tom suggested if there's trepidation on the higher amount, Dan simply request the lower amount
 +          - Dan agreed and requested $88 and the Board approved
 +          - VOTE: Board approved to reimburse Dan $88 for forge gas piping 
 +  - Check on progress of Member Projects:
 +      - Powder Coating Unit (Bowman)
 +      - CNC Router (Hagopian,Pilon)
 +      - CNC Plasma Cutter (JRod)
 +      - HMMMMM 
 +      - KevinC's Sandblasting Cabinet
 +      - ...
 +  - New equipment/donations:
 +      - BillW offered a replacement saw for the panel saw if needed
 +  - Events:
 +      - 8:41 - Good Neighbor Block Party (pick a date and organize it)
 +          - Intent is to introduce ourselves to the neighbors
 +              - Give tours
 +              - Make a good impression
 +              - Alleviate conflicts and concerns in future
 +              - Be personable
 +              - Show we're not some faceless business
 +          - Date/Time:
 +              - Lance had previously suggested May 10th or 24th
 +              - The group discussed various dates including during Tuesday meetings and not
 +              - Decisions made:
 +                  - Event held on May 21st, 6-10pm
 +                  - Invites need to go out by April 30th
 +                  - We request that neighbors RSVP by May 14th so we can gauge attendance
 +          - Parking is important if many members/guests show up
 +              - Don't want to cause more problems
 +              - Majority of guests should be walking from nearby anyway
 +              - Possibly ask Library or McDonalds for some spots
 +          - Food and details TBD
 +          - Volunteers needed to give tours, answer questions, and do demos
 +  - Any topics from members who are present
 +      - 9:03 - ChrisH noted Door 2 has a loose strike
 +      - 9:04 - ChrisH requested funds for misc. network gear including more cable, jacks, RJ-45 plugs, etc.
 +          - The group suggested he send an email to the member's list first to try and get material donated
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 ====== Board Meeting Agenda for April 24, 2014 ====== ====== Board Meeting Agenda for April 24, 2014 ======
  
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