Meeting called to order 10:30 a.m. by President Dave Price. Present: Joe Faraone, Alan Green, Gary Konop, Ken Booth, Don Mellum, Lee Schwartz, Wendi Boos. Absent: Bill Smith.
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Don, seconded by Alan to approve February 3rd Minutes - all were in favor.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe provided a recap of club finances and recent club purchases.
Arclight Update: Ken reviewed the trip to Oregon to pick up the new Arclight machine. The team of 6 club members received factory training and completed test runs on the unit. The ground rods will be installed on March 8th. Training is continuing with the team and local Airgas tech rep to properly set-up the unit. Training for club members will be conducted at the machine. Inkscape classes will be developed.
Laguna Update: Norm and Melissa Muzzy are installing the retrofit kit for the Laguna. Voltage fluctuations have been identified on the Laguna which will be investigated on March 8th during the ground rod installation. The exhaust hood for the Laguna was removed by the Rec Center so the unit can be relocated. The Arclight and Laguna will utilize the same operating system which will be a big benefit to club members.
Outdoor Grinding Tables Shade Structures: Gary Wyatt continues with assembly of large shade structures on wheels for use with the outdoor grinding tables. Four legs and a step for the mailbox shed are being powder coated. Once complete, the rolling structures will provide 30’ of shade.
Service Door in Annex: Dave will forward the addendum to the CR-13 Form for the new Service Door in the annex describing a $7K cap to be paid by the club. The current estimates from the Rec Center vendors are $11K and $14K. The Board supports this addendum and believes the door should have been included in the original building construction.
Security Cameras: A discussion about the installation of exterior and interior cameras at the club included some concern that the systems are hard to monitor to catch someone in the act of theft, equipment misuse, etc. Others thought cameras provide a good way to identify safety issues, equipment damage, etc. Joe made a motion, seconded by Alan to form a committee to research the cost of a camera system for the club. The motion was passed. Dave will ask for committee members at the March 9th General Meeting.
Roundtable: Wendi reported Board Elections will take place at the March 9th General Meeting. Two more photo panels (welding, knifemaking) will be displayed on the club walls. A ‘thank you’ lunch for Instructors is being planned. Alan stated a new, better quality powder coat gun has been purchased for member use. Don mentioned someone put rubber pads at the outdoor grinding tables that are a tripping hazard, Dave will have them removed. Lee expressed concern with members receiving welding training but are not yet proficient and are causing damage, etc. Gary reported the old band saw was sold to a member for $50. Joe shared Larry Mann’s concern for the way the paint booth is being left by members; sign-out sheet for the spray gun will be made.
Motion to adjourn made by Gary, seconded by Alan. Meeting adjourned at 11:15am.
Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
March 6, 2023