boardmeetingagenda:2018-11-15
Milwaukee Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting - November 15th, 2018
Held at the Milwaukee Makerspace Craft Lab
Attendees
Present
Billy K
Colleen
Dan J
Kathy H
Pete
Markus S
Rebecca G
Absent
Guests
Tony
Bobby
Dean R
Chris H
Rick B
Kathy C
Adrian
Ray C
Minutes
Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting
Reports of Boards and Standing Committees
Treasurers Report
Find the current treasurer report
here.
We have received letter offically granting a 60 day extension.
New record for most active members.
Vote was approved for general funds to pay for board member food for meetings at 6:26pm.
We are still looking into getting a non profit CPA for free or for a fee.
Building Maintenance/Issues
Previous status
New outlet reels for welding area, craft lab area - est. cost >$120
Focus on Energy Credit for LED bulbs has been submitted, they no longer fall under the energy credit due to product relabeling.
Parking lot needs to be repaved, BOD President will coordinate with Tom G for quotes ($20,000 estimate)
Update
Billy found out Johns Wastes Disposal was way cheaper then what we are paying now and when Billy called to inquire what it would take to get out of our contract they offered to match.
Also Billy looked into our internet and we can not only reduce our payments but also gain faster bandwidth. Dan also offered (If still has it) an extra modem for makerspace use.
This account needs to have the president's name and contact info updated with every new president elected on the on the bill and the bill's spread sheet in the notes section.
Unanimous vote to change Spectrum plan and get the lower price with Advanced disposal
Reports of Special (Select) Committees
Unfinished Business
Membership Engagement
Previous Status
Empowering Area Champions
Another newsletter will be sent
Abuse in the Metal shop is still occurring
Update
Maker Faire Area
Last Status
Concerns about Maker Faire Area Champion Duties
Challenges with MF Champion not being on BOD anymore
Suggestion: The BOD can provide guidance/template how to run the MF area
Suggestion: Shift responsibility for budget/financial approvals to BOD
Mat M was removed as Maker Faire Area Champion
Update
MATC Program
Last Status
We had 8 members sign up for the free trial out of about 25 offered.
2 of those renewed at the $40 a month rate.
Dan had a meeting to discuss implementing a discounted membership for students.
Update
Membership Self Sign-up
Last Status
Markus will try self sign-ups at the next public weekly meeting
Markus will get a laptop/computer to use at signups
Potentially get a PayPal or Square chip reader for credit card transactions
Update
Laser Lab Exhaust Filter System
Clarification of Policy on teaching classes to non members
Last Status
Propose to clarify language on wiki, vote if this is acceptable - Dan
Members can teach a class to nonmembers, but must get BOD sign-off first.
We need to be sure that safety protocols are in place that will not risk a claim against our liability insurance.
All guests MUST sign the liability waiver before class.
Make it clear that if a member accepts payment for the class, they are no longer covered by the space's liability insurance and should buy their own.
Does not apply to guests working on personal projects
Update
New Business
Announcements
Close
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