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Location: Craft Lab | Location: Craft Lab | ||
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=====Meeting Started===== | =====Meeting Started===== | ||
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=====Legal/ | =====Legal/ | ||
**Treasurer' | **Treasurer' | ||
+ | * $18,000 was moved from checking to savings account | ||
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* **Previous Action Item**: Joe will talk to WE energies about our utility rates | * **Previous Action Item**: Joe will talk to WE energies about our utility rates | ||
+ | * Joe reported that we can get rid of taxes on our utility. That will amount to a monthly savings of $100. | ||
* **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 | * **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 on this item | * No updates on this item | ||
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+ | * Dan asked about status of area champion budget requests | ||
+ | * Joe mentioned that we need membership input into deciding budget allocation | ||
+ | * Lance thinks that membership will understand the disparity in budget allocation | ||
+ | * Joe proposes that membership should be able to allocate funds to different areas | ||
+ | * Dan talked about how this could be implemented in Wild Apricot | ||
+ | * **Action Item** Dan will implement memerbship payment in wild apricot | ||
+ | * Dan mentioned that area champion should be able to directly use the donation from the donation boxes | ||
+ | * **Vote** to remove locks from donation boxes - All (7) vote yes | ||
+ | * Receipts from all purchases by area champion should be returned to the donation boxes or handed to the treasurer. | ||
**Wild Apricot testing** | **Wild Apricot testing** | ||
* **Previous Action Item:** DL will update Wild Apricot splash page with wiki page,etc. (on hold by DL until privacy issues are addressed) | * **Previous Action Item:** DL will update Wild Apricot splash page with wiki page,etc. (on hold by DL until privacy issues are addressed) | ||
* **Previous Action Item:** DL is going to create do transition instructions (on hold by DL until privacy issues are addressed) | * **Previous Action Item:** DL is going to create do transition instructions (on hold by DL until privacy issues are addressed) | ||
+ | * Dan and DL still agree that we should keep going forward with Wild Apricot | ||
* Wild Apricot funding needs to move over to the space credit card going forward or cancelled. | * Wild Apricot funding needs to move over to the space credit card going forward or cancelled. | ||
- | + | * **Vote** to pay for 1 year Wild Apricot subscription - All (7) votes yes | |
+ | * **Action Item:** Vishal to export keys from google app engine from Wild Apricot | ||
**Building ownership/ | **Building ownership/ | ||
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- | | + | * Lance suggested that we should all read the email and provide feedback in (1) week |
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=====Policies/ | =====Policies/ | ||
* Question has been raised about time limit on warnings. Should a warning from 3 years ago still count towards suspension or at some point does the counter start over? | * Question has been raised about time limit on warnings. Should a warning from 3 years ago still count towards suspension or at some point does the counter start over? | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that (1) year has been the informal time limit | ||
+ | * Tom mentioned that it takes a lot to get (3) warnings | ||
+ | * Joe mentioned that someone with (4) suspensions is likely not a good fit for the organization | ||
+ | * Tom doesn' | ||
+ | * DL asked for clarification about bylaws relative to this subject | ||
+ | * Lance clarified the suspension and termination guidelines in bylaw | ||
+ | * Felisha mentioned that the last warning took a lot of discussion and argument and that is a good thing | ||
+ | * Tom agrees with Felisha' | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that board doesn' | ||
+ | * Felisha mentioned that it is up to the discretion of the board | ||
+ | * **Vote** to reaffirm current policies and procedures - All (7) votes yes | ||
* Concern has been raised raised that BOD members are not held to the same standards as members. There is the concern that some bod members are being given a free pass when they behave poorly. | * Concern has been raised raised that BOD members are not held to the same standards as members. There is the concern that some bod members are being given a free pass when they behave poorly. | ||
+ | * Charles mentioned previously that Vishal was not furnished a warning upon an indicent | ||
+ | * Felisha told him that Vishal was actually given a public warning | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that board members have received 33% of warnings. | ||
+ | * Felisha that with almost 200 members, we are going to have interpersonal issues and just yelling shouldn' | ||
+ | * DL agreed with Felisha' | ||
+ | * Joe mentioned that board members and others members have yelled at each other | ||
* Request to rescind warning given to Charles and to re-instate as electronics area champion. | * Request to rescind warning given to Charles and to re-instate as electronics area champion. | ||
+ | * DL mentioned that Charles' | ||
+ | * Charles doesn' | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned Charles was actually given an audience by the whole board to defend himself | ||
+ | * **Vote ** for no change to Charles' | ||
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=====Building Topics===== | =====Building Topics===== | ||
* Electric Kiln Ventilation - done | * Electric Kiln Ventilation - done | ||
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* New camera system | * New camera system | ||
+ | * Dan is having a hard time purchasing compatible equipment because we bought a very specific camera system | ||
+ | * Joe inquired about compatibility of cameras with DVR | ||
+ | * Dan mentioned that we have very specific cameras that are not compatible with most systems | ||
+ | * Scott Swanson will bring in this own system and see if it works with out system | ||
* "Who to Call" sheets located around building need to be updated. (2) out of (4) people listed are no longer board members. | * "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:** Adrian and Maureen will update the who to call sheets. | + | * **Previous Action Item:** Adrian and Maureen will update the who to call sheets. |
* **Previous Action Item Lance** will put together a new questionnaire for equipment usage | * **Previous Action Item Lance** will put together a new questionnaire for equipment usage | ||
+ | * No updates yet | ||
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=====Member/ | =====Member/ | ||
* 4x8 CNC Plasma Cutter | * 4x8 CNC Plasma Cutter | ||
* **Previous estimated date for completion**: | * **Previous estimated date for completion**: | ||
+ | * It now cuts metal | ||
+ | * need to feed it G-code | ||
+ | * New date for completion - August 2015 | ||
+ | * Joe has been conversing with members about consumables | ||
+ | * DL mentioned that we could have consumables under lock and key for training purposes | ||
+ | * Joe mentioned that members could be handed a kit of consumables when they are trained | ||
+ | * Joe mentioned a maker store | ||
+ | * Dan thinks it should not be a board level decision | ||
+ | * Tom agrees with the idea of consumable kit | ||
+ | * Lance said that Chris H. has though about vending machine | ||
+ | * Tom doesn' | ||
+ | * Vishal mentioned an honor system | ||
+ | * Felisha mentioned that soda incident | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that Honor system hasn't worked in his previous experiences | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned a bounty to implement such a system | ||
+ | * Tom said that they could keep profits - that is the bounty | ||
+ | * Vishal mentioned that BBCM's BAM has one | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that it doesn' | ||
+ | * Board actively welcomes a member run maker store. | ||
* 4x8 CNC Router | * 4x8 CNC Router | ||
* **Previous estimated date for completion: | * **Previous estimated date for completion: | ||
+ | * Steve is making a dust shoe | ||
+ | * Tom is getting trained on it | ||
* Kuka | * Kuka | ||
* **Previous action item:** Joe will contact the Kuka donor to see if they want the control cabinet back | * **Previous action item:** Joe will contact the Kuka donor to see if they want the control cabinet back | ||
+ | * No updates | ||
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* "Red Dragon" | * "Red Dragon" | ||
+ | * It is completely operational | ||
+ | * several people are trained on it now | ||
* Induction Furnace | * Induction Furnace | ||
* **Previous estimated date for completion: | * **Previous estimated date for completion: | ||
+ | * still needs wiring and connection | ||
+ | * New completion date - October 2015 | ||
* Large format plotters | * Large format plotters | ||
* **Previous Action Item** BBCM will inspect grey printer and follow up with DL | * **Previous Action Item** BBCM will inspect grey printer and follow up with DL | ||
+ | * BBCM is not interested | ||
+ | * No interest when posted on craigslist | ||
+ | * will be donated to ReStore | ||
+ | * Joe asked if we should put it in impound lot | ||
+ | * **Vote** to put it in impound lot - all (7) vote yes | ||
* New Green Vaccuum Former | * New Green Vaccuum Former | ||
+ | * Area champion Dan requested consumables | ||
+ | * Dan mentioned that board doesn' | ||
+ | * Tom agreed | ||
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+ | * Dust collection system | ||
+ | * will be discussed in more detail at the next board meeting since we are waiting for proposal | ||
=====New equipment/ | =====New equipment/ | ||
* Wood Lathe in the East Room | * Wood Lathe in the East Room | ||
+ | * Joe asked Steve if he wants it in the wood shop Steve declined | ||
+ | * Joe will be taking it back | ||
+ | * Table saw | ||
+ | * It is installed and connected | ||
+ | * Dust collection port is also installed | ||
+ | * Old table saw will be going away | ||
=====Events===== | =====Events===== | ||
* **Previous Action Item**: Joe mentioned holding a summer science fair | * **Previous Action Item**: Joe mentioned holding a summer science fair | ||
* Lance will talk to Colleen to see if she wants to make it happen | * Lance will talk to Colleen to see if she wants to make it happen | ||
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* Sunday, the 26th is the space improvement day | * Sunday, the 26th is the space improvement day | ||
+ | * 4-5 people are needed to clean the woodshop | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that we need to deep clean one area a month | ||
+ | * DL mentioned that we need eye wash stations | ||
+ | * DL suggested putting an eye wash kit and a first aid kit near each fire extinguisher | ||
+ | * Tom mentioned that we currently have (15) fire extinguishers | ||
+ | * Joe mentioned that we could put first aid in every bathroom | ||
+ | * Tom suggested (1)-(2) big eye wash station in the building and a single use kit near each fire extinguisher | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned a Defibrillator | ||
+ | * DL suggested (15) single use eye wash stations, (1)-(2) larger eye wash station, and (1) first aid in each area | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that we have (4) first aids already | ||
+ | * **Vote** for a $100 budget to purchase more first aid kits - all (7) vote yes | ||
+ | * **Vote** for a $100 budget to purchase single use eye wash kits - all (7) vote yes | ||
* New member orientation on August 1st | * New member orientation on August 1st | ||
+ | * Tom said he will do it this month | ||
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+ | * Safety | ||
+ | * DL mentioned we need spares fire extinguished for rotations when some are getting recharged | ||
+ | * Dk remarked that need signs for fire extinguisher signs | ||
+ | * Tom has (2) spare 20 lbs fire extinguishers that he will bring in | ||
=====Any topics from members who are present===== | =====Any topics from members who are present===== | ||
+ | * Maker Faire Party | ||
+ | * **Vote** to approve a $200 budget for saturday night maker faire party - all (7) vote yes | ||
+ | * Policy for non payment | ||
+ | * Several rental space members have been paying late regularly | ||
+ | * Tom suggested that they could lose right to storage space for a year | ||
+ | * Felisha mentioned that if they are late and there is no waiting list, they are not inconveniencing anybody | ||
+ | * Lance mentioned that they could go to back of line if there is a waiting list | ||
+ | * **Vote:** Effective August 1st - (3) late payments for rental space (After 1st of the month) over rolling (12) month period, results in forfeiture of rental space for locations where there is a waiting list for - Payments will be applied to membership fees, before they are applied to rental space dues - All (7) vote yes | ||
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