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Milwaukee Makerspace Board of Directors Meeting - 6 p.m. March 26th, 2024

Introduction

Dan J calls this meeting to order at 6:10 pm

Attendance

BOD

• Dan J
• Geoff L (via phone)
• Anna K
• Sarah D
• Hannah S
• Stefan B
• Bill R

Guests

• Tony
• Erika
• Brian F
• Maya L
• Erica P
• Tim E
• Mike T
• Jon D
• Carl S

Review and approval of Previous Minutes

• Approved 5-0
  • 2 abstained

Current Financial Projections

• Available on the WIKI
• Membership: 634

Agenda items

• Proposed Fine Print expansion at Norwich – Sylvia Brueckert & Dylan
  • Printing press/Ceramics area slab roller
  • https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sa_wyd8tiI-JlO3BlpKUTW6O1yIy4JZZQKGAxXvhmrY/edit
  • Request 9“x12” for working table, drying space: $61/mo
  • Purchase of tools, inks, lino blocks via printing area budget: Area funding is $70/mo; ~$1,000 in account
  • Separate training for Norwich slab roller: 2X/mo.
  • Events proposed time to time
  • May expand in future to include etching.
  • Current space is rented by Sri S: Dan J will discuss relocation with member.
  • Moving cabinet to this area in Norwich will free up additional space for screen printing at Lenox.
  • Sarah calls for vote to dedicate $61/mo and 108 sq ft of space for the Slab Roll print area; seconded by Stephan. Vote: 6-0 (Dan J abstained)
  • Sarah call to vote: Remove Hal from Area Champion; Vote is 7-0
  • Sarah calls vote on adding Sylvia B as Fine Arts co-Champion. Vote: 7-0
  • Sarah calls vote on adding Dylan as Fine Arts co-Champion. Vote: 7-0
  • Stephan calls vote on adding Maya L as Fine Arts co-Champion. Dan seconds; vote 3-4; motion fails

• Proposed Model and Miniatures Display Depot Area Proposal Area: Eric Jarve
  • Spoke with Anna K (Lasers) and John K (3D printing) about space behind hack rack behind the lasers
  • Requests 8' x 5' space (sharing space with 3D printing and Lasers
  • Plan is to stock with acrylic paints, fine brushes, foam cutting table
  • Will delay request for launch funding
  • Monthly workshops
  • Add area funding (action item for Dan J)
  • Training on clean up
  • Call for vote: 8'x5' space by Bill R; second by Stephan. Vote 7-0

• Request for clarification of rules and policies around members teaching paid classes at MMS - Lauren Newby
  • TABLED UNTIL APRIL BOD MEETING
  • Tabled at Lauren's request from the January meeting
  • Are members allowed to receive payment for teaching a class using public areas and tools?
  • Should there be a fee/percentage kickback to MMS or the area?
  • Will it prevent members from using the shop?
  • Should we limit the frequency of classes one member can teach, or total number of classes in an area?
  • Should we restrict all classes to a certain time / day of week?
  • Should we require members teaching classes to carry their own liability insurance?
  • Are non-members allowed to take paid classes?

• Spring BOD elections
  • 4 Positions included in this election:
    • Communications
    • Facilities
    • Treasurer
    • At Large
  • Need 30 days notice to membership of election
  • Action item: BOD to finalize timeline to match up with meeting dates in May.

• Pretty Pallet Pageant
  • $200 Community Fund Request submitted by Juliet
  • Teams take pallet and make them pretty with a skit – to be judged by Miss St Francis (legacy to the builders of this building). A one day event
  • DATE: April 21st (can make pieces in advance to add to the pallet)
  • Budget for glue, fasteners, food
  • Vote: approved 7-0

• MakerSpace renting tables at Norwich
  • Discussion from February Board Meeting:
    • Geoff suggests charging for all tables in both buildings if table is used for >24 hours
    • Geoff is willing to handle all the back administration (e.g. billing, etc.)
    • Anna call for a vote to charge for ALL projects left on work tables in either facility
      • COSTS:
      • $10/2 days
      • $20/week
      • No rentals greater than 2 weeks.
        • Vote APPROVED 6-0
  • Start date: TBD by Geoff
  • Member communication:
    • New on-table instructions (Geoff)
    • Wild Apricot (Sarah)
    • New parking permits (Geoff)

• UPDATE: Discuss PPE (first aid kit updates)
  • Funds were approved, update of progress?
    • Request for a first aid kit for the casting area with materials for burns.
      • David Arnold will work with Tim C, Dan J and Mike H
    • UPDATE: All items purchased; Mike H is updating the first aid kits

• Norwich paint room update
  • Electrical work has been bid out
  • Tom G is working on the structural mounting of the furnace.
  • Dan J is working on the gas line install.

• Ceramics Area Expansion
  • Additional cost: ~$500 for 2×120@ 20 amp cord drop (tabled until quote is obtained)
  • Cost estimate with Electrician is in progress.

• Ad Hoc Membership Committee focused on new member orientation – Anna K and Stefan
  • Any recommendations to act on yet? No recommendations at this time
• Ad Hoc Communications Committee (Sarah D): Update?
  • Structures laid out for Web Wiki
  • Working on member booklet

General discussion

• NA

Meeting adjourns at 7:33 PM.