Steering Committee Meeting 2023-11-06

Steering Committee Meeting 2023-11-06

Monday, November 6, 2023 from 7:00pm to 7:45pm

Table of Contents
  1.  Present
  2.  Agenda
  3.  Minutes

Present

Jeremy B, Adrian B, Harvey B, Bob D, Fred F, John N, Geoff S, Lisa G, Francisco S

Agenda

  1. Lisa G: Volunteer job descriptions for the shop staffers
  2. Jeremy B: New parking tickets: Out of Order, Tool Problem, Up For Grabs
  3. Adrian B: Cabinets 
  4. Geoff S: Mill status
  5. Patrick C: Update on the new Longmuir Systems Crossfire Pro CNC plasma cutter
  6. Jeremy: Kitchenette update

Minutes

  1. Lisa G: Volunteer job descriptions for the shop staffers
  2. We’re updating Work-Trade policy. She’s coming up with new Shop Staffers for different shops. She’s looking for job descriptions and qualified staffers.
  3. Harvey B: Staffers to supervise safe use of tools and shop labor to maintain equipment, etc. 
  4. Jeremy B: New parking tickets: Out of Order, Tool Problem, Up For Grabs
  5. New tickets for tagging equipment as out of order or possibly suffering from a problem, as well as up for grabs tags for unwanted items, have been made and will be distributed around the space. 
  6. Adrian B: Cabinets 
  7. From Desert Woodcrafters: Jim P is a member. He’s offering us lockable laptop storage and charging cabinets, 26 offered to Adrian. 27x27x42in tall. One is now in 3D Printing Dept. Add mass, reduce vibration. From a Sunnyside School District auction.
  8. Geoff S: Mill status
  9. The mill is functional but the head overheats very quickly. Likely a bad bearing. Tom W is coming back next week and they’ll discuss more permanent repair. A new-to-us mill is likely the best option. The current mill is not in great shape. Professional repair will cost at least $2500. Downsides to a rebuild an old head with unpopular shape and very worn ways. New ways is $10,000. New-to-us mill for $4000. Limit use to one hour or less, then 30 minutes rest.
  10. Lisa G: Alert members and staffers about tool issue via email.
  11. Lisa G: Pima College auctions might be an option. 
  12. Geoff has reached out to several former PCC employees.
  13. Patrick C: Update on the new Longmuir Systems Crossfire Pro CNC plasma cutter
  14. Jeremy: It's running! More info soon.
  15. Jeremy: Kitchenette update
  16. The kitchenette could use some cleaning. The microwave has been cleaned.
  17. Harvey B: Volunteer to clean bathroom and kitchenette