Meeting called to order 10:30a.m. by President Dave Price. Present: Joe Faraone, Ken Booth, Jim Filipiak, Ken Weaver, Don Mellum, Bill Smith, Wendi Boos. Absent: Lee Schwartz.
Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Don, seconded by Jim to approve April 7 Minutes - all were in favor.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe provided a recap of club finances. Due to recent large purchases for plasma machines and mailbox tops, the club will conserve spending over the next several months to allow funds to replenish with mailbox sales, etc. Joe mentioned further review of the possibility of transferring from our current club status as a 501(c)7 Social Club to a 501(c)3 Non-profit tax status.
Shade Cover Costs: Dave provided a cost review for the (3) shade covers being constructed at the club for a cost of $4,000.
Mailbox Advertising Ideas: Dave reviewed ideas to advertise mailboxes to support the club’s income stream for additional funds. Wendi will provide mailbox articles in Rec Center News, SCW Independent News, and SCW radio station.
Plasma Machine Updates: The Board reviewed the Plasma Cutting Policy for the Blaze, Phoenix and Arclight machines developed by the committee. Members qualified on these machines will be required to sign this policy to document agreement of the terms to properly operate these machines. A motion was made by Joe, seconded by Ken B., to accept this policy; all were in favor.
CR-13 Updates: Dave reviewed a CR-13 for the plasma wall electrical work which was quoted by the Rec Center electrical contractor at $4K. The club has developed a simple, cost-effective configuration which will not require a CR-13 for this work.
A CR-13 for the walk-out door was quoted by the Rec Center at $12K or $15K which will not be pursued by the club at this time. Dave will review the status of the swamp coolers in the Assembly Room with Russ Boston during their walkaround meeting May 5th.
APS Billing: Dave will request a copy of the monthly APS bill for the Metal Club to see how our adjustments have impacted costs.
Paint Booth Ventilation: Dave stated that hot air is being drawn into the paint booth through the ventilation system which will be reviewed during the Russ Boston meeting. The Rec Center will be conducting roof repairs and parking lot work over the summer months
Summer Hours Proposal: A proposal was suggested to change club hours for the summer to 6am to 2pm. Wendi will send an email to the Monitors to get their feedback on this change in schedule.
Roundtable Items: Ken B. will leave for the summer months starting on May 20th. Ken W. stated the metal rack will remain upfront in the club for member purchase. He will conduct an inventory of metal on Monday. Don asked about electrode tips for the plasma machines; club purchased tips should be used for training purposes; members must purchase their own tips for use on their individual projects.
Motion to adjourn made by Don, seconded by Joe. Meeting adjourned at 11:15am.
Submitted by Wendi Boos, Secretary
May 4, 2023