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| == Present == | == Present == | ||
| + | * Keith | ||
| + | * Kayla | ||
| + | * Dan | ||
| + | * DL | ||
| + | * Carl | ||
| + | * Harvey | ||
| + | * Tom | ||
| == Absent == | == Absent == | ||
| + | * none | ||
| == Guests == | == Guests == | ||
| + | * Karen | ||
| + | * John | ||
| + | * Tony | ||
| + | * Steve | ||
| + | * Andy | ||
| + | * Akai | ||
| + | * Kathy | ||
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| ====== Minutes ====== | ====== Minutes ====== | ||
| - | Meeting was called to order at __time__ | + | Meeting was called to order at 7: |
| ===== Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting ===== | ===== Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting ===== | ||
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| ===== Reports of Boards and Standing Committees ===== | ===== Reports of Boards and Standing Committees ===== | ||
| - | | + | |
| + | *Current member count: 259 | ||
| + | * On Hand: $73, | ||
| + | * Current Committed to Area Funding: $6,201.90 | ||
| ==== Space Equipment Inventory ==== | ==== Space Equipment Inventory ==== | ||
| * **Previous status** | * **Previous status** | ||
| - | * Inventories from areas coming in, DL has been working with the procedure | + | * Inventories from areas coming in, DL has been working with the procedure |
| - | * Larry volunteered | + | * Intends |
| ==== New Equipment/ | ==== New Equipment/ | ||
| * New donations from previous Kuka owner | * New donations from previous Kuka owner | ||
| + | * Crowd source members for selling Kuka | ||
| * **Previous status** | * **Previous status** | ||
| * Stainless steel rollers still in East Room, Adrian needs to get pictures and put on Craig' | * Stainless steel rollers still in East Room, Adrian needs to get pictures and put on Craig' | ||
| * Joiner | * Joiner | ||
| - | * Adrian | + | * Harvey |
| * Update 10/20/16 donated items are at MMS and are being evaluated | * Update 10/20/16 donated items are at MMS and are being evaluated | ||
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| * Quotes received from two companies to repave the lot. Board selected the Poblocki Paving concrete quote as being more durable and requiring less maintenance ($27,000) | * Quotes received from two companies to repave the lot. Board selected the Poblocki Paving concrete quote as being more durable and requiring less maintenance ($27,000) | ||
| * The board would like to target repaving the lot next year | * The board would like to target repaving the lot next year | ||
| - | * This will be added to the member survey | + | * This has been added to the member survey |
| * Rik notified us that one of the building exterior grounds has come loose - email forwarded to Tom Gralewicz | * Rik notified us that one of the building exterior grounds has come loose - email forwarded to Tom Gralewicz | ||
| * Karen Pauli pointed out to Lance that there is a leak in the ceiling of the craft lab, near the vinyl cutter | * Karen Pauli pointed out to Lance that there is a leak in the ceiling of the craft lab, near the vinyl cutter | ||
| - | * Exit sign in the meeting room is mis-wired | + | * Tom was seen fixing exit sign in the meeting room at last space improvement day. |
| ===== Reports of Special (Select) Committees ===== | ===== Reports of Special (Select) Committees ===== | ||
| - | ==== Space Projects Update ==== | + | ==== Space Projects Update ==== |
| === 4x8 CNC Plasma Cutter === | === 4x8 CNC Plasma Cutter === | ||
| * **Previous status** | * **Previous status** | ||
| * The board discussed that the project has gone on for a very long time, and the tolerance for additional extensions is thin. All members of the board present **voted** unanimously to require completion of the CNC plasma cutter by November 17. If the plasma cutter is not complete, and two members trained to use it, it must be removed by the end of November. | * The board discussed that the project has gone on for a very long time, and the tolerance for additional extensions is thin. All members of the board present **voted** unanimously to require completion of the CNC plasma cutter by November 17. If the plasma cutter is not complete, and two members trained to use it, it must be removed by the end of November. | ||
| - | * Steve Pilon was present and had no concerns about the cutter being completed within the allocated time | + | * Steve Pilon was present and had no concerns about the cutter being completed within the allocated time. |
| === Kuka === | === Kuka === | ||
| + | * The board is in agreement that the Kuka is not serving wide enough use and intends to crowd source to the membership for contacts to then sell/remove from property. | ||
| * ** Previous status** | * ** Previous status** | ||
| - | * Jake is using the Kuka until August for his project | ||
| * Jake is paying $10/month for the space. | * Jake is paying $10/month for the space. | ||
| * When the Kuka returns from Makerfaire it will be sold or disposed of | * When the Kuka returns from Makerfaire it will be sold or disposed of | ||
| + | * Jake sent an email requesting that we hold on to it as a space tool. | ||
| + | * No longer renting floor space | ||
| + | * Kuka is back from Maker Faire | ||
| ==== Wood shop dust collection ==== | ==== Wood shop dust collection ==== | ||
| * **Previous status** | * **Previous status** | ||
| * " | * " | ||
| + | * No new updates - Brant is taking steps to move forward | ||
| ===== Unfinished Business ===== | ===== Unfinished Business ===== | ||
| ==== Property tax exemption ==== | ==== Property tax exemption ==== | ||
| + | * BoD will continue to nag Tom (per Tom) | ||
| * ** Previous Status** | * ** Previous Status** | ||
| * Our lawyer (Stephanie) has agreed to help us, but we have missed the window for this year. Tom and Stephanie will work on this later in the year for next year. | * Our lawyer (Stephanie) has agreed to help us, but we have missed the window for this year. Tom and Stephanie will work on this later in the year for next year. | ||
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| - | ==== Utility rates ==== | + | ==== Utility rates ==== |
| * ** Previous Status** | * ** Previous Status** | ||
| * Ongoing sales tax exemption secured | * Ongoing sales tax exemption secured | ||
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| ==== New camera system ==== | ==== New camera system ==== | ||
| + | * Kathy thought up the idea of placing small monitor by one entrance so members can see who is outside and better determine who we are allowing in the the building. | ||
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| * **Previous Status** | * **Previous Status** | ||
| * All wiring runs pulled, need termination and cameras installed | * All wiring runs pulled, need termination and cameras installed | ||
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| ==== Willy' | ==== Willy' | ||
| + | * Willy continues to to be seen working on the project. Project continues to live. | ||
| * **Previous status** | * **Previous status** | ||
| * The board will continue to request updates and monitor the progress | * The board will continue to request updates and monitor the progress | ||
| - | * Dan and Lance have seen Willy working on the project, but it will likely not be ready for Maker Faire | ||
| * Project continues to be live | * Project continues to be live | ||
| ==== Member Survey ==== | ==== Member Survey ==== | ||
| + | * Survey is under review and membership should see release of survey soon. | ||
| * **Previous status** | * **Previous status** | ||
| * Carl volunteered to take this on, and sync up with Brant to get some input | * Carl volunteered to take this on, and sync up with Brant to get some input | ||
| - | * Lance forwarded the most recent member survey for reference | ||
| ==== Signs & Awnings Outside ==== | ==== Signs & Awnings Outside ==== | ||
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| * The board discussed possibly making a larger area comprised of some of the smaller current areas. | * The board discussed possibly making a larger area comprised of some of the smaller current areas. | ||
| * Board to look at this again in September/ | * Board to look at this again in September/ | ||
| - | * Deferred - DL not present | + | |
| ==== Long-term Budgeting ==== | ==== Long-term Budgeting ==== | ||
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| * The board agreed to have a question on supporting Maker Faire 2017 on the annual survey | * The board agreed to have a question on supporting Maker Faire 2017 on the annual survey | ||
| * Brant has one Maker Space that has expressed interest in a stipend - Lance responded | * Brant has one Maker Space that has expressed interest in a stipend - Lance responded | ||
| + | * No further action until next maker faire | ||
| ==== Member Free Storage Space ==== | ==== Member Free Storage Space ==== | ||
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| * Consulting key fob records, it was determined that the members renting these vaults are not frequent users of the space | * Consulting key fob records, it was determined that the members renting these vaults are not frequent users of the space | ||
| * Carl will draft an email that we can send to these members asking that they consider giving up their vaults | * Carl will draft an email that we can send to these members asking that they consider giving up their vaults | ||
| + | * No futher action | ||
| ==== Calendars / Class Signups / Events ==== | ==== Calendars / Class Signups / Events ==== | ||
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| ==== Internet Service Proposal ==== | ==== Internet Service Proposal ==== | ||
| - | * Pete Maher present to discuss | + | * Pete Maher presented |
| - | * Pete owns a company that does wireless internet, is working | + | * Tony was present and had not update |
| - | * Also interested in redoing the internet service for the Makerspace | + | * Will not be brought up again until we hear back from Pete |
| - | * Additionally would rework the wireless within the space including new access points | + | |
| - | * This would be in largely in exchange for recognition and being able to get good will with members | + | |
| - | * Tony will liaise with Pete on a proposal for the space | + | |
| ==== Not-excellent Behavior ==== | ==== Not-excellent Behavior ==== | ||
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| * Inter-meeting update | * Inter-meeting update | ||
| * The board voted unanimously to formally warn Jim Rawson. Jim has been notified of the warning, and the membership notified. | * The board voted unanimously to formally warn Jim Rawson. Jim has been notified of the warning, and the membership notified. | ||
| + | * No further action required | ||
| ===== New Business ===== | ===== New Business ===== | ||
| * Move Space Improvement Day to November 6? | * Move Space Improvement Day to November 6? | ||
| * Adrian is requesting to be on Treasurer standing committee under BY-LAWS, ARTICLE 4 — Board Members, SECTION 8 — Authority, Item # 6. | * Adrian is requesting to be on Treasurer standing committee under BY-LAWS, ARTICLE 4 — Board Members, SECTION 8 — Authority, Item # 6. | ||
| + | * Dan (Treasurer) supports this. Requesting explicit approval by BOD vote, above that required by the bylaws because he will be handling space funds. | ||
| + | * The Donated items from Aurora healthcare | ||
| + | * Do we want to acquire some steel carts for sale to members? | ||
| + | * How should we handle the sale of donated items to members? | ||
| + | * I propose we trust the first available BoD member to close a sale without waiting for the other 7 to confer? - Dan | ||
| ===== Good of the Space ===== | ===== Good of the Space ===== | ||
| * Space Improvement Day is poorly attended. I would like to find a way to encourage more people to attend. - Keith | * Space Improvement Day is poorly attended. I would like to find a way to encourage more people to attend. - Keith | ||
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| ===== Close ===== | ===== Close ===== | ||
| - | The meeting was adjourned at __time__ | + | The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 |
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