Board of Directors Meeting 2026-07-19

Board of Directors Meeting 2026-07-19

July 19, 2026  Meeting Minutes [APPROVED]

Xerocraft Board of Directors

Monthly  Meeting

Sunday, July 19, 2026 in person at Xerocraft

Meeting called to order at 1:01pm

In attendance:  Bob Foster, Mike Runde, Ben Winkler, David Nordahl, Don Cue, Dusty Reyes, Todd Evans absent

  • Approve May 17, 2026 meeting minutes
  • Motion and 2nd, unanimous approval
  • President’s Report by Dusty
  • Question was asked “what is minimum age for supervised minors to be at XC?” It depends on the shop. We would like to get an age to put on our policy.  Mike to ask insurance agent and report back next month. 
  • Motion by Dusty, 2nd by Ben to approve up to $1000 for Wood Shop dust collection upgrade. Some money could be recouped on sale of the old machines. Unanimous approval.
  • The cameras and hard drives need to be updated. WAMO has paid an installer to install a donated 13 camera system next door for $30/hr. Mike to get this contact info. XC will start research to buy a new system. 
  • We seem to have sufficient volunteers. Our volunteers need to be supervised to get proper credit. We need a volunteer leader to help with this. This could be a paying position.  Dusty to write up a proposal and submit next month. 
  • Don sent a class pricing model for review. Tabled until next month
  • Meshtastic group would like to use the space for group meetings. We would like to see someone from the group become a member, then we will reconsider. 
  • Treasury Report by David
  • Our financial plan is almost fully funded.
  • David wants to open an account at Credit Union that pays better interest on our parked money. Mike to send David contact info for Robert Savage, Credit Union investment person.
  • Secretary Report by Mike
  • Still trying to make contact with WAMO architect about code walk. He is currently on vacation.  Mike to contact another architect to check availability and willingness to do this job. 
  • WAMO has offered up to $2000 to make the rear alley gate a rolling gate with motor and keypad. XC is not interested because it will take approx $4K more to complete this job. 
  • With Downtown Links coming to an end, paid parking is going to need to be addressed.  There will be a few free spots on the north side of the building. Tabled until we can get more info. 
  • Benevity website has been updated with the latest XC info. 
  • Operations Report by Mike
  • Board approved by email the purchase of a “power hammer” for the Blacksmith shop. Patrick to handle the details. 
  • New electric door strike has arrived for the front door. Mike and Jeremy to handle the install as necessary. 
  • Fundraising report by David
  • David is working on the EBay account to give some money to charity from EBay sales. More info to follow.
  • Grants need followup. Also working on donor advised funds.
  • Old Business
  • None. 

Next meeting on Sunday, Aug 16, 2026. 1pm at Xerocraft.

Meeting adjourned at 2:11pm.