Committee Meeting 2016.05.14
Agenda
- Are we happy with the current Artifactory brand? - Is there an issue with it looking like the Avenger's 'A'…..Our logo is a closer resemblance to the 1868 Spanish anarchists logo A in a circle. SKotM: Australia has “Artifactory”. We are “Perth Artifactory” TimG Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchist_symbolism#Circle-A Committee opinion is that nothing is required.
- VOIP Phone General consensus is that it's not required. Lemming tried a few times, doesn't always work Action: StuartM to ask Mitch to remove JamesS asks: Can I use it call 000. Lemming: Yes, but not reliable. Alt solution, plug an old phone into landline for emergency calls. MegT: We should figure out what we want first, then find a solution. Other discussion items: Landline, old mobile with SIM chained to a wall, Hold off to NBN. Consenus: Do nothing until NBN
- Webcam and Wiki pages keep occasionally being inaccessible NickB: Caused by Dynamic DNS. Consusus: Do nothing until NBN
Previous Action Items
- ACTION: SKoT to get prospectus to StuartM for ACNC/Cultural org. registration ongoing ONGOING
- ACTION: StuartM to sort our NM and Space t-shirts ongoing One-off t-shirt vendor located in Brisbane. Done
- ACTION: Lemming - BNE Hackerspace premises situation. Lemming to write up and send to committee BNE have a peppercorn+rates lease until industrial area has been gentrified Lemming asking if they have contacts over here
- ACTION: SKoTM to post to list re current process for reporting dangerous things Wiki updated. Incidents eg Use of spraypaints/solvents has informed the grey areas in the process Wiki entry done. To be posted out
- ACTION: SKotM to form subcommittee to work up a draft for next meeting for dangerous or stupid activities/removing people from the space Not Done
- ACTION: TimG to Add calendar link and remove shop link Done
- ACTION: SKotM to post to list about resin, paints etc on workbenches, and the importance of using drop sheets. Not done
- ACTION: MitckK to investigate officeworks printing of (RFID?) membership cards Not done SKoTM to take on.
- ACTION: SKotM to review membership list. Done
- ACTION: StuartM - Form Subcommittee with Dave to Come with a plan to remove lockers and replaced with tubs Not done StuartM to take on solo. Not done
- ACTION: SKoT to contact RGL * We can apply for a Permanent Liquor License as “Restricted Club” ~ $400. RGL may be have veto over our constitution, SKoT to contact RGL and determine exact requirements SkotM: We should secure lease/talk to Landlord
- ACTION: SKotTM* Door 1.5 has a solar panel, but it may not be secured. We should investigate the state of the roof prior to wind and rain.Not done
Additional Agenda Items
Minutes
Members Present
- Present: SKotM, MegT, SKoTM NickB, SteveH, TimG
- Apologies: JM
- Absent:
- Observing: Lemming, James Sim.
Meeting Times
- Opened: 11:30
- Closed: 12:45
- Next meeting: 11th June 11:00AM
Minutes of previous meeting
Status | Accepted/Rejected |
---|---|
Moved By | Nick |
Seconded By | Stuart |
Correspondence
- Curtin Pedal guys Have paid, waiting to hear back re when they want to start etc
- Swancon have agreed to pay $1200 as advance hire for sound system for next two years. Perth Artifactory sound systems (3 amps, 2xPA tops, 2 subs, 3 mixers, assorted mic stands and cables.)
- SKotM has spoken with a local VC investor. He's backed local games companies. View to a city location/incubator.
Property Report
- The flow of rain is being observed. The Sump pump out the front has been glued again, so hopefully we'll avoid flooding out the front. No more reports of flooding
- Dan's plumbing explorations - there is a septic, where is unknown, soakwells get OK from Don - WINTER READINESS in general. Verbal OK from Don. SKotM suggests we ask for a rent-free period during lease negotiations, where we do all the work re soakwells, hot water etc etc.
- Alex keen to run welding workshops, so perhaps use to finish bars for windows. No movement
Officer Reports
Chairperson's Report
- Working on bylaws around member refusal to stop doing a (suspected) dangerous thing. See action item.
- Proposal:
Treasurer's Report
30/04/2016 | 31/03/2016 | |
NAB Balance | $6553.61 | $7526.11 |
Estimated Bond Value | $6735 | $6630 |
REVENUE | Last Month | 6 Month Average |
---|---|---|
Membership | $4155 | $4756 |
Space Cash (Events/Venue hire/drinks/tool fees/day users/other) | $1143 | $748 |
Grants/Prizes | $0 | $266 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $5298 | $5769 |
EXPENSES | ||
Lease (Paid due date for coming month) | -$3993 | -$3993 |
Electricity | -$499 | -$482 |
Waste/Internet/Welding Supplies | -$334 | -$326 |
Insurance (12 month average) | -$1890 | -$158 |
TidyHQ/Bank Charges | -$105 | -$79 |
Merchant Fees | -$80 | -$40 |
TOTAL EXPENSES (Excluding Equipment) | -$6874 | -$5104 |
Equipment Purchases* | - $440 | - $348 |
*3 Trestles+Power boards/cables lasers+minor tools $154, Lathe Tools $268, Padlock $18
Major Events/Other
- Noizemaschin ~$215, Mod Synth, ~$177
- Swancon hired Sound gear Paid $300
Money Due (10/05)
- Swancon 2017/18 - $1200
- Curtin HPV - $500
- Membership - ~$3665 (Up a grand on last month)
- ADUG - $141
- Bond - $225
Treasurer Cancelled Membership - J Mooney - 3 months due. No response.
NO FUNDS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
Membership Officer Report
- MEMBERSHIP (10/05)
- Approval of New Members - Conc = Sylvain Esclapez, Full = Mike Stewart, Steffan Hoffman All for. Approved
- 1 Full Members with Tool Usage,
- 35 (-2) Full Members;
- 16 (+3) Concession Memberships;
- 1 Studio Memberships
- 1 Sponsored Memberships
- 1 Studio Office Memberships (For 2 Members)
- 6 Band Memberships
Events Officer Report
- Previous
- Open Day Great
- Noizemaschin Also a good one
- DIY Synth Huge! Consider more tables/chairs/soldering irons/Lighting
- Upcoming
- NM
- Regular events - Wine & Design, Arduino U, General hacking day.
Sub-Committee Reports
- ACTION: List of subcommittes and mailing lists NickB to update wiki with details
Laser Subcommittee
- ACTION: Laser Subcommittee - Checklist above laser cutter bigger & investigate 240v level relay logic thing. See infrastructure/laser report Ongoing
- ACTION: SKotM: Officeworks for whiteboard, get extension cords and have everything in one place. Done
- ACTION: Check bearing on little red's fan. Not Done
- ACTION: Interlocks etc continues. Ongoing
- DaveO reports non approved plastics Action: Do-not-cut Sign above laser cutters
IT Subcommittee
- ACTION: DaveO refer to IT subcommitte for technical solution to pinging members before their membership expires Not Done
- Door 1.6 released - Now checks cardlist. Roadmap on GitHub
- Routine Patching of VMs
- Central logging → core
- webcam page fixed (where poss)
- TODO LIST:
- Tidy and label patching (re-enable office outlets?)
- IP address reshuffle to make things more logical
- Move critical services onto router (can then be UPSd if desired)
- Purchase external HDD for Disaster Recovery backup
- Reminder to mail any changes to the artifactory-it mailing list
- IRC Channel #artifactory on freenode resurrected - Will promote to members
Infrastructure Subcommittee
- ACTION: SKoTM - Solar Panels 5KW for $5000 or so, can lease for ~$150pm.
- ACTION: Skot/Lemming to come up with a swarf-o-mat report of tooling and fixes required. Lemming: Gecko drivers are roughly $500
- ACTION: StuartM - Area Tidy Hosts signs for Lasers and CAD room point of contacts changed to email addresses of the Laser-Subcommittee and IT-Subcommittee Tidy Space AREA HOSTS
- ACTION: SKoTM to wrangle a new sign, to get a cost to Treasurer, and vector files to sign maker
- Bandsaw - roughly $500. Broad approval. StuartM: No cash right now
Security Subcommittee
- Yet to Meet.SKot to action - call for meeting
Agenda Items
General Business
Motion: StuartM Moves we co-opt Lawrence Dixon onto committee. NickB Seconded. Noone against. Carried Action: NickB to add Lawrence to groups etc.
SteveH has completed Laser safety training and is willing to put hand up for LSO. Action: Steve to add his LSO status to the wiki page. Steve: there's a risk of beam exposure through grille at front and recommends we build a cowl over the vent.
ACTION Items Resulting
ACTION: Check bearing on little red's fan. Not Done ACTION: Interlocks etc continues. Ongoing Action: DaveO(?)Do-not-cut Sign above laser cutters ACTION: DaveO refer to IT subcommitte for technical solution to pinging members before their membership expires Not Done ACTION: SKoT to call for Security subcommttee meeting ACTION: NickB to add Lemming to -ctte groups ACTION: SteveH to add his LSO status to the wiki page