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boardmeetingagenda:2015-08-20 [2015/08/20 21:32] dan_dude [Building Topics] |
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| Location: Craft Lab | Location: Craft Lab | ||
| - | Board Members Present: | + | Board Members Present: |
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| + | Board Members Absent: Lance L. | ||
| =====Meeting Started===== | =====Meeting Started===== | ||
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| =====Legal/ | =====Legal/ | ||
| **Treasurer' | **Treasurer' | ||
| + | * Income was a little below normal | ||
| + | * It is usually $7,000 | ||
| + | * This month it was $6,500 | ||
| + | * Joe believes this is an anomaly based on how people choose to pay (some people pay 6 months at a time, etc.) | ||
| * **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 previously reported that we can get rid of taxes on our utility. That will amount to a monthly savings of $100. | * Joe previously reported that we can get rid of taxes on our utility. That will amount to a monthly savings of $100. | ||
| - | + | * Joe will get that info over to WE Energies | |
| - | * **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 accounts and what fees we can use now that we're a non profit | ||
| + | * We are waiting for a Paypal customer service rep to get back to us. Our fees will be be reduced from 2.9% to 2.7%. 30 cent transaction fees will be eliminated as well. | ||
| **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) | ||
| + | * Done | ||
| * **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) | ||
| + | * DL is actively working on it | ||
| * **Previous Action Item:** Vishal to export all keys from google app engine from Wild Apricot | * **Previous Action Item:** Vishal to export all keys from google app engine from Wild Apricot | ||
| + | * **Done** | ||
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| **Building ownership/ | **Building ownership/ | ||
| * Discuss next steps | * Discuss next steps | ||
| + | * Joe will work on the projection spreadsheet | ||
| + | * Then we can have a membership vote | ||
| + | * After a decision has been made, we can give the lawyers a go ahead. | ||
| + | * Tom mentioned that the decision to contract closing process will take roughly (1) month. | ||
| + | * Joe mentioned that we don't need to rush the process. Let's answer all the questions that come up. | ||
| + | * Adrian mentioned that the end of the year seems like a good deadline to get everything done. | ||
| + | * Felisha inquired about our fiscal year. | ||
| + | * Tom said our fiscal year matches the calendar year | ||
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| + | * Dan will ask more members for the beta testers on Wild Apricot (WA) | ||
| + | * DL agrees that we should add another dozen month-to-month members to the WA list | ||
| + | * Joe said that we should add all Paypal members to the list | ||
| + | * DL will enter their storage fees into WA | ||
| + | * DL will import all keys into WA | ||
| + | * Dan will identify and transfer members | ||
| + | * Dan discussed WA invoicing details | ||
| + | * Dan, Joe, and DL will meet on Sunday to go through WA invoicing. | ||
| + | * Joe inquired about change to recurring Paypal statements | ||
| + | * Dan and DL mentioned that it was wonky but there is a solution to recurring Paypal payment integration with WA | ||
| + | * Tom mentions that we need a soda area champion but we don't have one. | ||
| =====Policies/ | =====Policies/ | ||
| + | * The following policy will be effective on 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 | ||
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| + | * Tom received a bill for the sanding supplies | ||
| + | * He received (140) sanding disk and belts | ||
| + | * Total bill was over $600. | ||
| + | * This supply will last approximately 6 months in metal shop, wood shop, forge area, and finishing area | ||
| + | * Tom thinks it is cheaper to go this route (buy belts in bulk through our contact) | ||
| + | * Dan mentions that we will be spending $10/month per area. | ||
| + | * **Vote - ** Reimburse Tom for $600 of sanding supplies. (4) board members vote yes, Joe said no, Tom abstained, Lance is absent | ||
| + | * Joe mentioned that he wasn't sure this was pre-approved | ||
| + | * Adrian mentioned that the machine shop has put up a shop for selling bits. It has been successful | ||
| + | * Felisha mentioned that this approach has failed in the woodshop. The belt sander remained unused when the abrasives were missing. | ||
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| =====Building Topics===== | =====Building Topics===== | ||
| * New camera system | * New camera system | ||
| * **Previous Action Item:** Scott Swanson will bring in this own system and see if it works with out system | * **Previous Action Item:** Scott Swanson will bring in this own system and see if it works with out system | ||
| + | * Scott supplied BNC to ethernet converters to Dan. They may be missing power supplies. | ||
| + | * Dan will reach out to the membership to see if someone wants to champion this endeavor | ||
| * **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 update | ||
| - | * New Leather Area Champions | + | * Monthly expenses: |
| - | * Shane and Ceciele | + | * Tom asked for a $100 maintenance budget instead of asking for reimbursement every month |
| + | * **Vote - ** Authorize board members to spend up to $100 per instance for building maintenance/ | ||
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| =====Member/ | =====Member/ | ||
| * 4x8 CNC Plasma Cutter | * 4x8 CNC Plasma Cutter | ||
| * **Previous estimated date for completion**: | * **Previous estimated date for completion**: | ||
| + | * Right on the cusp | ||
| + | * It cuts scrap metal | ||
| + | * Next step is a water table | ||
| + | * DL has a small keyboard to control the cutter | ||
| * 4x8 CNC Router | * 4x8 CNC Router | ||
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| * 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 Update | ||
| * Induction Furnace | * Induction Furnace | ||
| * **Previous estimated date for completion: | * **Previous estimated date for completion: | ||
| + | * No Update | ||
| + | * A new member actually works for an induction furnace company | ||
| * Large format plotters | * Large format plotters | ||
| * **Previous Action Item** Put grey printer in impound lot | * **Previous Action Item** Put grey printer in impound lot | ||
| - | + | * It will be donated to ReStore | |
| - | * New Green Vaccuum Former | + | * Steve mentioned that he would maybe like to get rid of the plotter |
| + | * DL said that the Maker Faire expressed interest in using it. | ||
| + | * Dan said that we should reach out to Pete to see if they wanna use it | ||
| * Dust collection system | * Dust collection system | ||
| + | * Still letting Alex go forward and work with Hastings energy | ||
| =====New equipment/ | =====New equipment/ | ||
| * Wood Lathe in the East Room | * Wood Lathe in the East Room | ||
| - | * **Previous Action Item** | + | * **Previous Action Item** |
| + | * Joe will take it away this Tuesday, 8/25 | ||
| =====Events==== | =====Events==== | ||
| * Sunday, the 30th is the space improvement day | * Sunday, the 30th is the space improvement day | ||
| + | * Deep Clean the machine shop | ||
| + | * Install first aid kits | ||
| + | * Brant will put up a fan in the CNC room to move the air in there. | ||
| + | * The area champions are ok with it | ||
| + | * **Vote - ** Let Brant cut a hole in the wall in the CNC room and put a fan there - All (6) vote yes, Lance is absent | ||
| * New member orientation on September 5th | * New member orientation on September 5th | ||
| + | * DL will do it | ||
| * Safety | * Safety | ||
| + | * DL found some safety posters that are totaling around $30 that she'll be purchasing. | ||
| + | * Lance brought in new first aid kits | ||
| + | * Need to hang a fire extinguisher in the forge area | ||
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| * Doors Open Milwaukee Sept 19-20th, [[: | * Doors Open Milwaukee Sept 19-20th, [[: | ||
| + | * Need more volunteers | ||
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| + | * MMS Booth at Maker Faire | ||
| + | * Brant volunteered to run this, does he need anything from us? | ||
| + | * Dan asked it Brant needs funds | ||
| + | * Mark is bringing his 3D printer as well | ||
| + | * We need more business cards and stickers | ||
| + | * **Vote - ** Allocate $300 for Brant to purchase business cards and stickers - All (6) vote yes, Lance is absent | ||
| =====Any topics from members who are present===== | =====Any topics from members who are present===== | ||
| + | * Adrian asked about the Red Dragon | ||
| + | * It was working. Now the X-Drive on the VFD could be dead. | ||
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| + | * Brant asked if MMS is interested in sponsoring BarCamp | ||
| + | * Adrian mentioned that part of 501(3)c we should be sponsoring community organizations | ||
| + | * Brant may present something the next meeting | ||
| + | * Brant mentioned that he could to the survey if people are interested | ||
| + | * DL said that he could do it in October-November | ||
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| + | * Dan brought up that the Power Wheels area is underused | ||
| + | * Tom mentioned that let's make sure that they don't feel unweclome | ||
| + | * Felisha said that we just want to see it be more active | ||
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