1. Meeting started at 7:30
2. Pete and MattW could not attend, gave their proxies to Brant and Dan respectively
3. Legal/Financial:
   1. 7:35 - Treasurer's Report for March 2014
      1. Joe said he could have one ready by this weekend
   2. 7:37 - Posting Treasurer's Reports for members
      1. Brant noted we haven't shared a report with the members since November
      2. The group was OK with Joe posting it as soon as it was done, did not need to review a draft
4. Policies and Procedures:
   1. 7:40 - Complete voting on revised member/space projects policy (currently in progress)
5. Check on progress of Building Topics/Projects:
   1. 8:12 - Garden Proposed
      1. Tiffany and Lucy championing idea
      2. Tiffany presented a draft plan at the meeting
      3. Time-frame: could be set up over one or two weekends
      4. She would like to include elements of the space such as metal and wood work
      5. Approximately 10'x5' area to be used
      6. Tom asked that champions research city easement rules
      7. North side of building was suggested, but is very shaded, east side of lot may be better suited
      8. Tiffany noted area under transformer on Otjen does get some sun, would like to start there
      9. The group agreed on modular planters rather than anything in ground
      10. Trial planters for one year to gauge success of any larger projects in the future
      11. No specific budget proposed at this time
      12. VOTE: Board conditionally approved the project pending easements and other details TBD
   2. 8:20 - New Gas Line Install
      1. Fund matching was board approved, but amount was unclear (either $88 or $178, we made some money from recycled material)
      2. Tom suggested if there's trepidation on the higher amount, Dan simply request the lower amount
      3. Dan agreed and requested $88 and the Board approved
      4. VOTE: Board approved to reimburse Dan $88 for forge gas piping
6. Check on progress of Member Projects:
   1. Powder Coating Unit (Bowman)
   2. CNC Router (Hagopian,Pilon)
   3. CNC Plasma Cutter (JRod)
   4. HMMMMM
   5. KevinC's Sandblasting Cabinet
   6. …
7. New equipment/donations:
   1. BillW offered a replacement saw for the panel saw if needed
8. Events:
   1. 8:41 - Good Neighbor Block Party (pick a date and organize it)
      1. Intent is to introduce ourselves to the neighbors
         1. Give tours
         2. Make a good impression
         3. Alleviate conflicts and concerns in future
         4. Be personable
         5. Show we're not some faceless business
      2. Date/Time:
         1. Lance had previously suggested May 10th or 24th
         2. The group discussed various dates including during Tuesday meetings and not
         3. Decisions made:
            1. Event held on May 21st, 6-10pm
            2. Invites need to go out by April 30th
            3. We request that neighbors RSVP by May 14th so we can gauge attendance
      3. Parking is important if many members/guests show up
         1. Don't want to cause more problems
         2. Majority of guests should be walking from nearby anyway
         3. Possibly ask Library or McDonalds for some spots
      4. Food and details TBD
      5. Volunteers needed to give tours, answer questions, and do demos
9. Any topics from members who are present
   1. 9:03 - ChrisH noted Door 2 has a loose strike
   2. 9:04 - ChrisH requested funds for misc. network gear including more cable, jacks, RJ-45 plugs, etc.
      1. The group suggested he send an email to the member's list first to try and get material donated

Meeting Time: 7pm
Location: Lenox

• 5 minute time limit per highest-level bullet point.
• All members are welcome to attend, and non-board members can join the conversation when invited.

1. Legal/Financial:
   1. Treasurer's Report for March 2014
   2. Posting Treasurer's Reports for members
2. Policies and Procedures:
   1. Complete voting on revised member/space projects policy (currently in progress)
3. Check on progress of Building Topics/Projects:
   1. New Gas Line Install - Fund Matching (board approved, but amount may be in question?)
4. Check on progress of Member Projects:
   1. Powder Coating Unit (Bowman)
   2. CNC Router (Hagopian,Pilon)
   3. CNC Plasma Cutter (JRod)
   4. HMMMMM
   5. KevinC's Sandblasting Cabinet
   6. …
5. New equipment/donations:
   1. …
6. Events:
   1. Good Neighbor Block Party (pick a date and organize it)
   2. …
7. Any topics from members who are present