Meeting 2018-01-02

Meeting Called to Order at 6:01pm by Daniel Smith Attendance: Daniel, Eddie, Robert, Chris, Frank

Motion to approve the agenda

• Daniel S, seconded by Eddie.
• Motion Passed.

Motion to hold the Grand Opening at January 20th, from noon to 6pm

• Seconded by Chris
• Discussion:
  • Eddie raised concerns about setting a date without clear date when back room would be cleared.
  • Need Approved Plan for the layout of back room.
  • List of criteria needed before setting a date:
    • Conduit in place
    • Back room cleaned up
    • Front areas presentable.
• Motion tabled – Daniel to work on a list of items needed before we vote on a date for the grand opening.

Financial report given by Treasurer

Robert moves to suspend members after 60 days of non-payment.

• Motion Withdrawn

Robert moves to draft a policy statement defining the parameters surrounding the suspension of membership

• Seconded by Chris
• Policy to be created by Robert and distributed to members for consideration
• Motion approved, 5y/0n

Robert, Eddie and Chris draft a policy for issuing/denying access cards. New door reader.

Chris moves to create a Bylaw Change Committee charged with drafting proposed changes for consideration by the annual meeting to be chaired by Chris

• Seconded by Eddie.
• Proposals to include new members to be set up for reoccurring payments.
• Motion passes, 4 Y, 1 Abstain

Robert moves to accept the help of a volunteer accountant to help organize the books

• Seconded by Chris.
• Motion passes, 5 Y

Chris moves to amend the online application to require a picture before an application can be submitted

• Seconded by Robert
• Motion passes, 5 Y

Chris moves to create a new wiki via google sites to replace the current wiki.skillhouse.org.

Motion passes, 5 Y

Chris moves to charge the VP with installing the downtown’s RFID at the Dirty Shop Location by Jan 31st, part 2 to make a video tutorial on the process.

• Robert seconded.
• Chris amended to charge the VP with installing the downtown’s RFID at the Industrial Shop Location by Jan 31st, part 2 to make a video tutorial on the process.
  • Amended Accepted by Robert
• Motion passes, 5 Y

Adhoc Committee created, charged with determining how to deal with donations by Next Board Meeting

Daniel moves to adjourn, second by Robert

Meeting Adjourned at 7:49pm.