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| + | ====== Board Meeting Notes for April 24, 2014 ====== | ||
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| + | - Meeting started at 7:30 (Brant was late from work, the others agreed to wait for him) | ||
| + | - Pete and MattW could not attend, gave their proxies to Brant and Dan respectively | ||
| + | - Legal/ | ||
| + | - 7:35 - Treasurer' | ||
| + | - Joe said he could have one ready by this weekend | ||
| + | - 7:37 - Posting Treasurer' | ||
| + | - Brant noted we haven' | ||
| + | - 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/ | ||
| + | - The revised policy stalled and died last month, Tom reintroduced it on the BOD mailing list | ||
| + | - Intent: | ||
| + | - Encourage members to get support from others before they start a project | ||
| + | - Multiple member involvement should increase the speed at which projects are completed | ||
| + | - Produce useful, practical tools for the group to use | ||
| + | - Reduce the likelihood of projects getting delayed and taking up space | ||
| + | - Policy describes a procedure for members who want to build a tool for the space: | ||
| + | - Project will be approved by the Board prior to beginning work | ||
| + | - Member or members will pay rent for floor space while they work | ||
| + | - Upon completion of project, member(s) will train people in its operation/ | ||
| + | - The Board will reimburse member(s) for rent, one month at a time, until all has been repaid | ||
| + | - Prior to this meeting, four votes had been received online | ||
| + | - Tom and Brant voted yes | ||
| + | - Joe and Dan voted no | ||
| + | - Joe explained he would like raise the cost of rent to dissuade members from storing items | ||
| + | - Tom believed Joe's approach was combining two unrelated topics | ||
| + | - Dan and Chris discussed how parking permits work currently | ||
| + | - Without a board member signature, a permit is only good for 24 hours | ||
| + | - With a signature, it is valid for 30 days | ||
| + | - Group tool projects that have not been presented to the Board and approved, should be considered personal projects and be worked on for 30 days or less | ||
| + | - This is what currently applies to the HMMMMM as well as the proposed sandblasting cabinet | ||
| + | - Ultimately the vote failed to pass (4 no's, 3 yes's) | ||
| + | - Check on progress of Building Topics/ | ||
| + | - 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' | ||
| + | - 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' | ||
| + | - 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: | ||
| + | - 8:23 - Powder Coating Unit (Bowman) | ||
| + | - Almost done | ||
| + | - Stove in East Room currently | ||
| + | - Training soon to be available | ||
| + | - Rick suggested storing it in Paint Booth when not in use | ||
| + | - Tom and Brant noted safety/fire concerns | ||
| + | - It can't be powered up in Paint Booth anyway, no outlet for that style plug | ||
| + | - It would be used in the Welding Area (special power connection required) | ||
| + | - 8:25 - CNC Router (Hagopian, | ||
| + | - Group discussed final location in wood shop | ||
| + | - Will it replace the existing 30" | ||
| + | - How will it be oriented in the room? | ||
| + | - Table saw and work table will likely need to move | ||
| + | - Group suggested Vishal, EdH, and others should discuss and review | ||
| + | - 8:28 - CNC Plasma Cutter (JRod) | ||
| + | - Progress being made with CNCMogul parts | ||
| + | - Group discussed its final location on the west wall by welders | ||
| + | - Joe suggested it sit perpendicular to the wall | ||
| + | - 8:30 - HMMMMM | ||
| + | - Membership seems to believe it is a personal project and not a group tool | ||
| + | - Unclear how often it is really used | ||
| + | - Board already agreed it should be removed from the space | ||
| + | - Lucy expressed interest in helping store it off-site | ||
| + | - Group agreed to ask Kevin remove it in 30 days | ||
| + | - 8:33 - KevinC' | ||
| + | - Has not yet been approved by the Board, should be considered a personal project | ||
| + | - Several members are interested in a larger sandblasting cabinet, but many are not convinced this is the right solution | ||
| + | - Not clear on sustainability, | ||
| + | - It is fixed to the rolling table now | ||
| + | - Some suggested it was too tall for them to comfortably use, may need steps/stool | ||
| + | - It could use a second window, only half is really usable right now | ||
| + | - It takes up roughly 3' | ||
| + | - New equipment/ | ||
| + | - 8:35 - BillW offered a replacement saw for the panel saw if needed | ||
| + | - 8:38 - Metal finishing area discussed | ||
| + | - Board asked for someone to champion this | ||
| + | - BillW said he would speak with others and between himself, Hiram and RichB they would find a champion | ||
| + | - Relocating the metal rack away from the Kuka was also suggested | ||
| + | - Brant noted that MattN had recently asked about this as well | ||
| + | - 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/ | ||
| + | - Don't want to cause more problems | ||
| + | - Majority of guests should be walking from nearby anyway | ||
| + | - Possibly ask Library or McDonalds for some spots | ||
| + | - Invite should include activities that highlight what goes on in the building | ||
| + | - "See people forging, see people woodworking, | ||
| + | - Food and details TBD | ||
| + | - Volunteers needed to give tours, answer questions, and do demos | ||
| + | - 9:00 - Chris and others discussed providing food on Improvement Days | ||
| + | - Intent to reward/ | ||
| + | - Suggested a cap on funds we could spend each month for food/ | ||
| + | - Either total (i.e. $100 max per event) or max per person | ||
| + | - No decision made at this time | ||
| + | - 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' | ||
| + | - 9:05 - Wall to separate IT rack from Photo Booth discussed | ||
| + | - Tom and Joe suggested finding a way to lock the rack doors | ||
| + | - Chris and Brant wanted to build a wall, door, or partition to divide the spaces | ||
| + | - Partition would also be part of photo booth, not just for security/ | ||
| + | - Tentative decision was to only make a divider to help support the photo booth and find a way to lock cabinet doors | ||
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| ====== Board Meeting Agenda for April 24, 2014 ====== | ====== Board Meeting Agenda for April 24, 2014 ====== | ||
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