Quartz 5

2024-3-26

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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 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 2x120@ 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.

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