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Dallas Makerspace DMS Source

2023-09-13 Board Meeting

Date

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13 Sept 2023

19:00

Location

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1825 Monetary Lane #104, Carrollton, TX 75006

Google Meet

Call to Order

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Meeting called to order at 19:10

Attendance:

Julie Harris (in person)

Jack Smith (in person)

Jayson Woods (online)

John Fabrycki (online)

Thomas Fagan (in person)

Prior Minutes

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2023-08-16 Board Meeting

MOTION: Approve Prior Minutes

  • Proposed: Jack Smith
  • Seconded: Julie Harris

Vote:

  • For: Jack Smith Julie Harris Jayson Woods John Fabrycki
  • Opposed:
  • Abstained:

Financial Statement

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Income70K
Expense120K
Net<50K>

Two rent payments. We also bought a new jet lathe, torch heads, Polyprinter maintenance contract, A/C repairs and Felder filters.

63 paid classes, 16 donated classes in August

Member Recognition

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Jayson would like to recognize Amelia, Captain and everyone who helped with the lobby.

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New Business

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Julie Harris 1 new Kiln for Ceramics The paragon has been diagnosed as “done.” Purchase a Skutt KMT 1227 PK 3 phase (Production Kiln). Full quote by Trinity Ceramics for all parts we need, tax, and delivery: $6,505.57
Skutt is a reliable, quality kiln manufacturer with an excellent customer support system, heavily favored by kiln repair technicians for quick turnarounds on questions and warranty issues. Strong safety focus in design and are frequently used in schools and community studios.
Currently the price of upkeep per kiln is around $350-500 per kiln in replacement parts (every 6-8 months for each kiln). The Production Line, while increasing the capacity significantly, also features heavy duty elements and solid state relays, reducing the frequency of replacing these consumable parts of the kiln. 		Ceramics/Education no Julie Harris Thomas Fagan John Fabrycki, Julie Harris, Jayson Woods, Thomas Fagan, Jack Smith
Julie Harris Window Seals Window seals need work We received a proposal from one of the landlord's contractors to seal the windows. After reviewing the lease, we are responsible for the windows. I suggest we get more bids but wanted to discuss. The proposal is below.
Julie motion to table. Jack second. Thomas and Jay will look for bids.		 Property Maintenance no
Jamie Rasmus 2 additional wheels for ceramics Crowded during busy times and no wheels during classes We want to purchase 2 Brent model B-wheels to keep up with the demand. These wheels are the most tried and trusted in the potter community (longevity, high throwing weight capabilities, high torque motor) and this brand has proved itself time and again in our space. We are still looking to cap our throwing classes to 4-5 in order to provide more free spaces to DMS members while classes are in session. Total for two wheels including delivery/tax: $3893.40 Retain members by keeping up with demand no Julie Harris John Fabrycki Julie Harris, Jack Smith, Jayson Woods, John Fabrycki Thomas Fagan
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Window Seals.pdf

Emergency Business

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MOTION:

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Next Meeting

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11 Oct 2023

19:00

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