2022-02-02 Transcript

Andrew Walters  20:01
Meeting  2nd Feb,
 Attending, Mike Haber, Ian Dickenson, Ali Maq   Malcom, James Spence, Gareth Howell, Bob Wood. Andrew Armstrong. Paul Barker, Andrew Walters. Ben ?, Paul Barker
20:02
Events.
20:03
Thanks for Light Night Beeston, great event positive feedback.
20:04
Requested to run something for Stapleford (ian taking care)
20:04
Thanks for hack the space, good tidy up
20:05
want to run another one, March  / April time
20:06
Mike, Asked about project labels, yes still active, Can we run a regular one?
20:06
some concern about clashes, but not likely to be an issue
20:07
we should keep on top of clutter separately to hack the space if possible
20:08
Ali, Should we have target for each event, a place to concentrate on, Yes, If something needs doing Trustees will take direction .
20:09
Ali Asked about metal work can we clear out that to move plans on for that.
20:11
Maybe , still have roadblocks to make progress on the 3.0 plans we are working on, but there is scope for a clean up yes, some consideration will be taken for this.
20:12
Blue room could be a target for hack the space, Kitchen floor needs some Work, Lou looking at it.
20:13
Kitchen floor been done before on a hack the space  weekend is doable
20:13
Floor as is might be saveable if we act quickly
20:14
EMF
20:14
Good kickoff meeting,
20:15
another one planned 17th feb 7:30, in house and Zoom, Bar bot
20:15
Some discussion about ticketing,
20:16
Village,
20:16
Actions from last meeting.
20:17
None
20:17
Team Updates.
20:18
CNC Dougless proposed donation of a suitable for CNC, in the space where smal laser was (in that general area)
20:19
Slide show from Dougless. :

Andrew Armstrong  20:22
Table - https://www.bigdug.co.uk/workshop-workbenches-c348/workbenches-c11604/industrial-work[…]ug-classic-tbar-workbench-rubber-over-steel-500kg-udl-p20682

Andrew Walters  20:28
James, agrees will be good to do move CNC up, Thinks we could make more rigid tables, has previously submitted plans .
20:29
Tables cited are a bit high for access, would need to recalibrate for hight.
20:30
Some discusion of merits of built vs purchased.
20:30
Loading may be concern.
20:31
sacrificial top might be appropriate.
20:32
Bob, Denford doesn’t get much use, some discussion around software that drives it.
20:33
Betty It needs a Home whatever,
20:34
Bob Exiting table would be OK easily upgraded if its wobbly
20:35
Enclosure essential
20:37
feeling of the meeting, get the proposed table (hight compatible for access)
20:38
It  should be wheelchair compatable.
20:39
Some discussion about the suitability of rubber top.
20:42
Andrew, Next action check hight regs for access, then will go ahead for purchase
20:44
getting it upstairs need checking

Andrew Walters  20:52
Craft team
Embroidery machine is dead. repair is about cost of the machine.
Second hand one with a dealer £500
20:53
it has more metal parts, new one £1200
20:54
Andrew asked, what version of windows, do we need to buy software, software and licences need checking
20:57
anyone sees any other models / deals will be considered
20:57
Sobe enhancements don to craft storage
20:57
Team Electronics.
20:58
No Multimeters. (edited) 
20:58
No multimeters (stolen)
20:59
Some solder purchased and is on the bench
21:00
New Multimeters to be purchased
21:00
Infrastructure team
21:01
Issue it rear door gatekeeper  still need sorting,  in hand but not done
21:02
Spay booth, not wired in, trustees working on plan B.
21:04
Bob new member who is a n Electrician, “Chris” maybe , Look to reach out to him and get it sorted.
21:04
Laser team.
21:04
New belt ordered by Ian, working but worn.
21:05
Membership, general question are we ready for open night.
21:07
Ali has some candidate for tours (dribs and drabs) discusion raised a couple volunteers for Ali to evaluate.
21:08
Volunteers are limitation for starting open nights.
21:09
Some discussion around Covid regs and limitations for opening on Wednesdays
21:11
Andrew A needs critical mass of Volunteers for Wednesdays to start, 1-2 not enough.
21:12
Ali ,  We need guidance from trustees on regs and risk for this as well
21:13
Current rules on COVID will stay in place for now.
21:14
Ali and Mike, say Howard is doing a great job.
21:15
Team metalwork.
21:15
Mini Lathe  out of order, being sorted
21:16
H&S Team; (edited) 
21:16
Josh put up PPE stuff.
Bob, not clear on cleaning.
21:17
James, might be issues with hight access with some bits.
21:18
resource snakspace. OK
21:21
Woodwork.
need sharpening machine.
Axminster given as example. Bob recommends not the cheapest,  Looking at alternatives as well
21:23
To be posted on woodwork to decide
21:25
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21:26
Acces sto middle door , we are looking at that,
21:27
No financial repots for 3 months, we are confident we are solvent and can afford projected outgoings and upgrades no issue. (edited) 
21:31
Ali, what is the feeling about lack of financial  reports,, not 100% happy but dependent volunteers. understand member anxiety about this but expect there might be hiatus in activity dependent on volunteer availability at times.
21:33
AOB.
No, meeting closed