Jeff calls meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Jeff, Mike T., Marcus, Carl, Alden, Collin (Jon Drayna took minutes for Bill)
Bill, excused;
Steve P., Hapto, Tom K., Karen, Dan J., Tony, Faith, Jake, Mariah.
https://wiki.milwaukeemakerspace.org/boardmeetingagenda/2022-05-26
Date wrong, April, SB May. Unanimously approved with correction.
Treasurer Report posted: 2022-06_report.pdf Collin notes large reimbursement for glass fusing. “Life is Good.” – Collin. Member count now over 500, need to upgrade Wild Apricot, which is a notable expense.
Marcus talked to them. They will not ask for any direct support from us in light of us bailing them out last year. Call for makers open. MMS would like to exhibit.
Norwich, June 26. Jeff will do food.
Carl presents proposal that he and Charlie and Hapto worked up. See detailed description in document on BOD has been shared folder on Google Docs. Carl: Two reasons: Foster leadership; encourages growth of membership, especially when open to outsiders. Proposed $100 per month for materials Carl presents application form and survey that reside on Google Drive. Board will review proposal and make determination within two weeks so membership notification can be sent regarding expenditure of more than $600, for potential action at next board meeting.
Postcard is nice, but reverse dates, Hapto sent revised to designer. Carl will update brochure, can open on Adobe Illustrator and update. Jeff will review for content, invite other Board members to do as well.
Will add cameras to entrances, powder coating area.
Review session being planned so all Board members can review. Bring up at Area Champion's Round-table? Jeff will do.
* Wild Apricot Upgrade: Carl will send email.
* Hapto mural reimbursement, pending
* Kyle: Carl spoke to Kyle about bad treatment of other members, Kyle training members on band saw even though Kyle is not approved trainer. Board discusses giving Kyle a warning. Carl questions issuing a warning without giving accused person a chance to answer for himself. Question: Is warning a tribunal process? Noted warning means bad behavior is documented. Noted with 400 members it may be impractical to spend too much board time on individual cases. Also noted timely feedback is best. Also noted when board members confront members on issues, at least two board members should be present. Others note Kyle is generally trying to help, but he does not communicate or go through proper channels. Some noted warnings should be not a huge deal and should be promptly issued. Result: Kyle be warned against training another member when not an approved trainer. Five ayes, no nays. Marcus excused.
Group discussed creating list of talking points to make sure certain things are covered on tours. Carl will spearhead this and video scrips.
Much discussion about favoring members who are active, discouraging cold storage. Suggested raising rates for those who rent more than a certain square footage threshold, sort of like tax brackets.
Dan may call tenants' meeting.
Board generally favorable, but wants to consider and explore, will be revisited. Will send email to membership.
Not an action item.