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talk:boardmeetingagenda:2017-06-15

Attendees

Present

Steffanie Maher Adrian Volden Kathy Hughett Erich Zeimantz Tom Klein Mathew Melk Absent

Pete Prodoehl Guests

Steve Pilon Dan Jonke Tony Minutes Meeting was called to order at Steffanie Maher at 7:00 PM. Review and approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting

Minutes approved from last meeting. Reports of Boards and Standing Committees

Treasurers Report

Find the current treasurer report here. Space Equipment Inventory

Previous status Inventories from areas coming in, DL has been working with the procedure - will have done by end of year Intends to involve area champions pictures of equipment slowly coming in Kathy and Keith checking with DL to see the status and get information passed forward to continue inventory. Update Kathy to ask Area Champions to update the Wiki with equipment in their area(s). Building Maintenance/Issues

Last status Membrane installed incorrectly on roof Tom Gralewicz reports that when fixing the roof, we found that the membrane had not been installed correctly. He's spoken to the company that did the job and the new owner has offered to fix it for free if we pay for parts. The board accepted this offer. awaiting warmer weather Update No Update Reports of Special (Select) Committees

Wood shop dust collection

Previous status Steve is working on the dust collector with Kyle A cyclonic collector has been offered to the space. The board voted unanimously to approve it if the area champions want it. Collector is here, waiting for switch to be fixed. Steve P. and Bill brought forward a parts list for the Dust Collection system. Board voted unanimously to contact membership for vote to approve due to amount. Update The wood shop is solidifying the final proposal and will let Steffanie know. Unfinished Business

Property tax exemption

Previous Status Paperwork filed with Assessors office on 2/22 Adrian to follow up. No other update. Update No update. New camera system

Previous Status 8 cameras online Second new system awaiting installation One exterior camera will be installed after awnings are installed Bill would like one additional camera in the wood shop Currently have three camera systems, will be adding a fourth. Do we need or want to consolidate? Tony and Keith are working on installation/configuring. Update Back hallway camera needs to be mounted. Steffanie to follow up with Keith to figure out status. Willy's Boat

Willy continues to to be seen working on the project. Signs & Awnings Outside

Previous status Awnings on hand awaiting screen printing and warmer weather May install during Space Improvement Day if weather is nice. Steffanie to print (in some fashion) the logo on the awning. Update Steffanie is still working on it. Long-term Budgeting

Previous Status Create a list of “house projects” to establish funds for Sit down with Tom G about price points that have previously been estimated Call out to 3rd parties for getting estimates Adrian and Dan to work on it Update Dan and Adrian have been talking about it. No other update. New Member Sign-ups

Last Status Require Google Groups subscription to match Wild Apricot Board discussed automatically adding members to the members only list as web-only - add link to group to Wild Apricot Film Dan doing The Spiel and play on a loop - filming completed on 2/28 Announce during meetings that applications need to be in before 8:30 Board agreed to ask for address verification on signups Pete working on getting footage from Carl. Keith working on switch to start and stop the loop. Keith and Pete to work on new member hand out and how does the space run document. Update Mat has edited the handout and it is on the Drive. To be printed and tested. Will revisit after tested. Pete has the spiel footage and plans to edit. Will start usage as soon as complete. New Vacuum Cleaners

Last Status There's been discussion of needing new vacuums, but the board doesn't have a proposal in hand Rick has proposed vacuums for carpet cleaning There was concern that a filtering vacuum might not work as well as a bagged one with all the debris the space has Keith brought in the Kirby Dan J. asked the board to consider purchasing the last 4 of Tom G.'s industrial shop vacuums. Dan J. will clean and replace the filters. Board unanimously voted approved up to $400.00 to pursue the purchasing of the vacuums. Update Tom G. is going to clean them before bringing them in. Gallery night

Last Status Bay View Gallery Night participation Board voted unanimously to participate in Bay View Gallery Night and Amy to coordinate Board also voted unanimously for up to a $100 refreshment budget. Paid and participating in gallery night. Kendra and Pete signed up. Update Amy has it under control. No updates. New Business

Library Shelving - Larry Equipment loan policy Discussion of whether or not to allow tool loaning. Discussion of a drafting a policy or not. Erich to draft policy and send to the Board. File for a Tradename on “Milwaukee Makerspace” - Dan Tradename would remove the confusion of Milwaukee Makerspace Inc. and cost $15. Board unanimously voted to approve Dan to file for tradename. Steffanie going to take on as an action item. Board discussed Dan Jonke serving as an Emeritus Advisor to the BOD. This was previously voted on. Steve P. has proposed the purchase of a new water cooler/heater Previously approved water heater/cooler is no longer available. Board voted unanimously to approved $310 for a new new water heater/cooler. What to do with the bar by the front - Kathy Kathy to work on finding items to rearrange/organize the front entrance. Drill Sharpener Proposal for Metal Shop - Tom Klien Board voted unanimoulsy to approved the purchase of the Drill Bit Sharpener. Members in not excellent standing The board discussed some recent challenges and how to manage them. Board to review the By-laws thoroughly. Board to setup a time to jointly review the By-Laws. Membership Engagement Board to generate ideas for Engagement ideas. Ideas: Space leaders/influential members and big event bulletin boards. Interest in review Insurance Policy with Agent - Mat Melk. Board to setup meeting with the Insurance Agent at the same time as the By-Law review. Tony brought up discussing Director insurance. Steve P. asked for the board to review the Emergency Contact Sheet. Board will review and update it.

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