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== Roll Call ==
 
 
* Board Members
 
* Board Members
 
** President - Kim Burton
 
** President - Kim Burton
** Vice President - James Lancaster
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** Vice President - James Lancaster - Late
 
** Treasurer - David Springs
 
** Treasurer - David Springs
 
** Secretary - Rustin Atkeisson
 
** Secretary - Rustin Atkeisson
 
** At Large Director - LaDeana Dockery
 
** At Large Director - LaDeana Dockery
** At Large Director - Kip Landwehr
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** At Large Director - Kip Landwehr - Absent
** At Large Director - Malissa Long
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** At Large Director - Malissa Long - Absent
 
** At Large Director - Kez Cook
 
** At Large Director - Kez Cook
** Immediate Past President - Logan Pajunen
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** Immediate Past President - Logan Pajunen -Absent
 +
 
 
* Members
 
* Members
 +
Simon McHugh
 +
Thomas Bloom
 +
Nick Endicott
 +
Jeremiah Burian
 +
Mike Barushok
 +
Ken Steadman
 +
Jeff Eck
 +
Christian Kindel
 +
Ken Jaggard
  
== Standing Items ==
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*Youtube Visitor - Ken Jaggard
* Consent agenda
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** will be talking to members
** Previous minutes
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** ask about history
** Treasurer's report
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** is checking out makerspaces across the
* Safety & security
 
* Thanks & recognition
 
  
== New Business ==
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*Safety - Mike Barushok
 +
**SAFETY IS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
 +
**Had a few issues
 +
***Need electrical drops to replace extension cords
 +
***A lot of trip hazards and aisle widths
 +
***Better Exit Signage
 +
***Need ways for emergency persons to make it thru the space
 +
***Need to keep 3 feet of clearance around electrical panels and gas appliances
 +
***Cleaning supplies are in an open area by the kids area
 +
***Should not have paper towels and toiletries near water heater
 +
**Will let fire marshal come to us but will correct what we can
 +
**Had member volunteer to help with redoing electrical
  
=== Woodshop access policy ===
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**Kim B - Common workspace injuries
Doug Wilson to revise exotic woods restrictions.
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***any slips/trips/falls?
 +
**** lots of stuff on floors of studios
 +
**** in front of laser cutter
 +
**** front door
 +
**** step to metal shop (grip tape has been added)
 +
****door out of classroom
 +
****print studio door
 +
****stuff in the hallway (growing collection of TVs)
 +
*****Sedgewick county is doing an electronics waste collection
 +
****metal shop has slanted area in floor to garage door (most likely fix with paint outline)
 +
***muscle strains from heavy lifts
 +
****we have a dolly
 +
**** pallet jack
 +
**** lifting table
 +
*** most common area for heavy lifts - plasma cutter area, but class encourages team lifts
  
=== Authorization policies ===
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** falling objects
Logan to propose a revision to allow director/area leads to revise access policies
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*** potential by back shelf (really tall)
 +
*** metal rack may have some items that could fall
 +
** Repetitive motion injuries
 +
*** potential in ceramics area
 +
** crashes/collisions
 +
*** parking issues
 +
*** lines have been redone
 +
*** diagonal parking has been added to the south side of douglas
  
=== Lake Afton Observatory Partnership ===
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**cuts and lacerations
James Lancaster to write up proposal.
+
***light switch in jewelry (has been taped up)
 +
*** need to make sure medical supplies are stocked up and easily found
 +
*** need to make sure knives are sharp or replaced routinely
 +
*** metal shop safety cabinet was recently restocked
 +
*** metal shop does have a trauma kit, but may be moved soon
 +
*** will require documentation handed to members as they are given keys
 +
*** tours from Mike B. have been pointing out safety equipment
 +
*** Ken B - other makerspaces require a safety video and an online test
 +
*** Cutting wheel in metal shop wheel was a near miss situation
  
=== IT committee appointments ===
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**incident reporting
James/Kim to write up proposal (similar to security committee appointments)
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*** ex: guy caught his finger in the disc sander
 +
**** member filled out an incident report
 +
**** steps
  
 +
**exposure to toxic fumes
 +
*** list of banned materials for laser cutter
 +
*** woodshop laques proper ventilation for spray finishes
 +
*** generally people spray paint outside of metal shop
 +
**** there was discussion of adding a paint booth
 +
*** ventilation fan was added to metal shop
 +
** what if member continues to do something unsafe
 +
*** call security (can revoke key if need be)
 +
*** people should be open and receptive to comments
  
=== [[Badge Policy]] proposal ===
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**Exposure to loud noises
Christian Kindel to write up proposal.
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***metal shop/wood shop
 +
****grinders, air compressor
 +
****ear plugs are in grey cabinet
 +
**** metal shop and wood shop both have their own safety glasses
 +
**** PPE should be be highly visible and easily accessible
 +
*** laser cutter/foam cutter? - need to measure with decimeter
  
=== Board term duration ===
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** human factor
The 1-year term duration was highlighted as an opportunity improvement. Malissa, LaDeana, Rustin and James L to write up proposal.
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*** complacency/fatigue/absent mindedness
 +
*** chuck key was left in lathe/mill (not safe)
 +
*** consumables on plasma cutter have been consumed ridiculously fast
 +
*** should first few uses of equipement supervised?
 +
*** should there be annual recertification? - maybe if class was free
 +
**** most certification classes allow people to come back to be safe
 +
**** maybe allow other people to show people how to run machines
 +
***** have looked at using new members for volunteers
 +
*** Ken - his space (50 member space) has a rule that if chuck key is left in machine, you lose use of that machine
 +
**** all the machines have the manual next to the machine
 +
**** suggest a buddy system for first use of machines
 +
**** MakeICT does have the manuals on the wiki
 +
***** a large number of members do not go to the wiki, still need something next to the machines
 +
*** Children under 12 should be supervised in each area
  
=== Education Workgroup ===
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** Medical issues
Kim to provide status on education working group
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*** need another 1st aid class
  
=== Offsite equipment ===
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** health/sanitation
What equipment do we own offsite and what's the plan for it?
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*** got lax on food waste
* Well drilling equipment
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**** need to always dispose of food trash in sealed container
* Kiln
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*** if it’s too full, we need to take out the trash ourselves
* Engine hoist
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**** need to either put a covered trash can next to popcorn machine or need to move popcorn machine next to kitchen area
* UV printer
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**** still need to take care of lose popcorn around the makerspace
  
 +
**Mike says thank you
  
== Program Reports ==
 
* Makerspace
 
* DevICT
 
* Maker Academy/Outreach - SWE Engineering Expo is March 10
 
* Kansas Linux Fest will not be in May, leads are looking at schedule
 
  
== Committee Reports ==
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*Bylaw change
Committee signup is at http://bit.ly/makeict11
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**proposign board terms changed from 1 year to every 2 yrs and stagger which positions are changed
 +
***half would be re-elected one year, the rest would be re-elected the next
 +
**Mike B - still have an issue with a learning curve
 +
***Mike B - harder to get people to commit to longer terms
 +
***Mike B - longer commitments are harder for people to see themselves in down the line
 +
**Kez C - we are past a point of ‘get it done’ attitudes and need the experience of a person willing to make the longer commitment.
 +
**Jeff E - would prefer to see positions staggered
 +
**Thomas B - would we do 1yr terms with 6 months election?
 +
**Kim B - that
 +
would lead to an aggressive learning curve
 +
**Thomas B - if person wants to run for a consecutive term is rarely unopposed
 +
**David S - there will be unintended consequences
 +
**Nick E - 1yr term is not enough time to enact a plan
 +
**LaDeana D - 1yr is not long enough to really show ownership
 +
**Jeremiah B - There is a process already set for removing board members if need be
 +
**Mike B - last year election changed how bylaws are approved
 +
**James L - must have all members present
 +
**Thomas B - How long has this been on the forum?
 +
**Kim B - March 16
 +
**Jeremiah B - Directors at large need roles, nothing currently ties them to be involved with the space. There is a chance with 2 yr terms that someone that does not represent MakeICT is on the board for 6yrs. General membership may not be aware of what is going on.
 +
**Kim B - SHould we go forward with a survey/straw pole? Feels better with keeping bylaw on table for another 90 days
  
=== Committees ===
 
* Finance (David)
 
** Investment account status
 
* Membership and Events (LaDeana)
 
** Next general meeting is March
 
** Membership report: We are over 390 members
 
*** Feb 2018 - 31
 
*** Jan 2018 - 54
 
*** Dec 2017 - 8
 
*** Database change is causing issues with our pull of lapsed members. Christian/LaDeana to work on a report.
 
* IT
 
** Electronic waivers
 
** Is anything left connected to the google group?
 
** Need help with membership reports. How do we find date a member lapsed? Used to be in the "Renewal due" column.
 
* Security (Matt P)
 
* Scholarships (Kim)
 
* Outreach (Barb)
 
* Makerfaire (James S)
 
* Fundraising/Donor recognition (Paul M)
 
* Communications (James L)
 
* Strategic Vision (Malissa)
 
** NOMCON June 9-10 Santa Fe New Mexico
 
* Special Projects (David)
 
** Electric Bus
 
  
== Decision Summary ==
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*Bus
{{decision-summary}}
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** we have the title back!
 +
** Ken J - other spaces do have protocol for dead projects
 +
*** can trash after 3 months
 +
*** Dallas goes as far as to put stuff in storage units and charge for use
 +
*** if it’s not labeled, it’s free game to anyone
 +
*** if you let your membership lapse, your stuff is gone
 +
*** still owned by the makerspace
 +
*** could get rid of with 3 nerd rule?
  
== Task Summary ==
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Motion to adjurn - Kez
{{todo-summary}}
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2nd - Jeff Eck

Revision as of 19:10, 19 April 2018

  • Board Members
    • President - Kim Burton
    • Vice President - James Lancaster - Late
    • Treasurer - David Springs
    • Secretary - Rustin Atkeisson
    • At Large Director - LaDeana Dockery
    • At Large Director - Kip Landwehr - Absent
    • At Large Director - Malissa Long - Absent
    • At Large Director - Kez Cook
    • Immediate Past President - Logan Pajunen -Absent
  • Members

Simon McHugh Thomas Bloom Nick Endicott Jeremiah Burian Mike Barushok Ken Steadman Jeff Eck Christian Kindel Ken Jaggard

  • Youtube Visitor - Ken Jaggard
    • will be talking to members
    • ask about history
    • is checking out makerspaces across the
  • Safety - Mike Barushok
    • SAFETY IS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
    • Had a few issues
      • Need electrical drops to replace extension cords
      • A lot of trip hazards and aisle widths
      • Better Exit Signage
      • Need ways for emergency persons to make it thru the space
      • Need to keep 3 feet of clearance around electrical panels and gas appliances
      • Cleaning supplies are in an open area by the kids area
      • Should not have paper towels and toiletries near water heater
    • Will let fire marshal come to us but will correct what we can
    • Had member volunteer to help with redoing electrical
    • Kim B - Common workspace injuries
      • any slips/trips/falls?
        • lots of stuff on floors of studios
        • in front of laser cutter
        • front door
        • step to metal shop (grip tape has been added)
        • door out of classroom
        • print studio door
        • stuff in the hallway (growing collection of TVs)
          • Sedgewick county is doing an electronics waste collection
        • metal shop has slanted area in floor to garage door (most likely fix with paint outline)
      • muscle strains from heavy lifts
        • we have a dolly
        • pallet jack
        • lifting table
      • most common area for heavy lifts - plasma cutter area, but class encourages team lifts
    • falling objects
      • potential by back shelf (really tall)
      • metal rack may have some items that could fall
    • Repetitive motion injuries
      • potential in ceramics area
    • crashes/collisions
      • parking issues
      • lines have been redone
      • diagonal parking has been added to the south side of douglas
    • cuts and lacerations
      • light switch in jewelry (has been taped up)
      • need to make sure medical supplies are stocked up and easily found
      • need to make sure knives are sharp or replaced routinely
      • metal shop safety cabinet was recently restocked
      • metal shop does have a trauma kit, but may be moved soon
      • will require documentation handed to members as they are given keys
      • tours from Mike B. have been pointing out safety equipment
      • Ken B - other makerspaces require a safety video and an online test
      • Cutting wheel in metal shop wheel was a near miss situation
    • incident reporting
      • ex: guy caught his finger in the disc sander
        • member filled out an incident report
        • steps
    • exposure to toxic fumes
      • list of banned materials for laser cutter
      • woodshop laques proper ventilation for spray finishes
      • generally people spray paint outside of metal shop
        • there was discussion of adding a paint booth
      • ventilation fan was added to metal shop
    • what if member continues to do something unsafe
      • call security (can revoke key if need be)
      • people should be open and receptive to comments
    • Exposure to loud noises
      • metal shop/wood shop
        • grinders, air compressor
        • ear plugs are in grey cabinet
        • metal shop and wood shop both have their own safety glasses
        • PPE should be be highly visible and easily accessible
      • laser cutter/foam cutter? - need to measure with decimeter
    • human factor
      • complacency/fatigue/absent mindedness
      • chuck key was left in lathe/mill (not safe)
      • consumables on plasma cutter have been consumed ridiculously fast
      • should first few uses of equipement supervised?
      • should there be annual recertification? - maybe if class was free
        • most certification classes allow people to come back to be safe
        • maybe allow other people to show people how to run machines
          • have looked at using new members for volunteers
      • Ken - his space (50 member space) has a rule that if chuck key is left in machine, you lose use of that machine
        • all the machines have the manual next to the machine
        • suggest a buddy system for first use of machines
        • MakeICT does have the manuals on the wiki
          • a large number of members do not go to the wiki, still need something next to the machines
      • Children under 12 should be supervised in each area
    • Medical issues
      • need another 1st aid class
    • health/sanitation
      • got lax on food waste
        • need to always dispose of food trash in sealed container
      • if it’s too full, we need to take out the trash ourselves
        • need to either put a covered trash can next to popcorn machine or need to move popcorn machine next to kitchen area
        • still need to take care of lose popcorn around the makerspace
    • Mike says thank you


  • Bylaw change
    • proposign board terms changed from 1 year to every 2 yrs and stagger which positions are changed
      • half would be re-elected one year, the rest would be re-elected the next
    • Mike B - still have an issue with a learning curve
      • Mike B - harder to get people to commit to longer terms
      • Mike B - longer commitments are harder for people to see themselves in down the line
    • Kez C - we are past a point of ‘get it done’ attitudes and need the experience of a person willing to make the longer commitment.
    • Jeff E - would prefer to see positions staggered
    • Thomas B - would we do 1yr terms with 6 months election?
    • Kim B - that
would lead to an aggressive learning curve
    • Thomas B - if person wants to run for a consecutive term is rarely unopposed
    • David S - there will be unintended consequences
    • Nick E - 1yr term is not enough time to enact a plan
    • LaDeana D - 1yr is not long enough to really show ownership
    • Jeremiah B - There is a process already set for removing board members if need be
    • Mike B - last year election changed how bylaws are approved
    • James L - must have all members present
    • Thomas B - How long has this been on the forum?
    • Kim B - March 16
    • Jeremiah B - Directors at large need roles, nothing currently ties them to be involved with the space. There is a chance with 2 yr terms that someone that does not represent MakeICT is on the board for 6yrs. General membership may not be aware of what is going on.
    • Kim B - SHould we go forward with a survey/straw pole? Feels better with keeping bylaw on table for another 90 days


  • Bus
    • we have the title back!
    • Ken J - other spaces do have protocol for dead projects
      • can trash after 3 months
      • Dallas goes as far as to put stuff in storage units and charge for use
      • if it’s not labeled, it’s free game to anyone
      • if you let your membership lapse, your stuff is gone
      • still owned by the makerspace
      • could get rid of with 3 nerd rule?

Motion to adjurn - Kez 2nd - Jeff Eck