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Comment: Approved per 2025-07-15 meeting

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Date

 

19:00 CT

Location

1825 Monetary Lane #104, Carrollton, TX 75006

Google Meet


Call to Order 

19:50


Prior Minutes

2025-05-14 Board Meeting Minutes [Approved]

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Vote: Max Locke Greg Seale Kevin Thompson Megan Murray Samuel Mitchell 


Financial Statement

  • Current Financial Standing:

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  • Rate Increase impact using incremental churn and revenue

  • DM Computers$11,000

    3D Scanner PC$900

    Tabletop CNC$850

    Paragon$1,520
    CAPEX Total
    $14,270



    Expansion Budget

    Auto


    Wildfire Lifts$9,898

    Move the other lift$1,732

    Electrical$4,500
    Lathe Room


    Lathe Room$7,192

    Dust Collection$3,000
    Digital Media


    A/C Fix$3,500

    Baseboard?$1,000
    Total
    $30,822







    Investments$412,581

    Clearing$62,679

    Checking$94,036
    Current Cash Balance
    $569,296



    Phase Two
    $167,000
    Phase Two
    $50,000
    Electrical
    $50,000
    Dust Collection
    $267,000



    Cash After Phase 1
    $527,474
    Cash After Phase 2
    $249,474

Member Recognition

Mandar Limaye for the excellent reports at https://members.dallasmakerspace.org/

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Kobin Caddick for stepping for Science chair


Committee Review/Business

Committee Minutes review notes:

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CommitteeMeeting DateElection DateD&O AssignedLast D&OSpending votes / Comments / Cross Committee Impacts
3D Fab2025-04-06


No minutes posted in 60 days
Animatronics2025-04-06


No minutes posted in 60 days
Automotive2025-05-18


Lift Selection Vote: $11,500 total cost. BoD may need more details

YouTube channels dedicated to the automotive/motorcycle side of DMS waiting for DM new computers

BlacksmithingMay 2025



Ceramics2025-06-03

Kevin

2025-05-06



Repairing a Kiln, future plans to replace a kiln (Paragon)

WIFI is dropping from kilns and TV. 

(Secretary Note: Great Minutes!)

Creative Arts2025-06-08

Mark

2025-06-08




Digital Media2025-06-01


Stream cart upgrade discussed

Targeting end of July for new DM space PR events

Electronics2025-03-23


No minutes posted in 60 days
Glassworks2025-06-07



Jewelry2025-06-10



Laser05-27-25



Machine Shop2025-05-24



Metal Shop2025-03-01


No minutes posted in 60 days

(Calendar shows meeting last Saturday)

Motorsports2025-04-17


No minutes posted in 60 days

Printmaking2025-06-07


Steamroller quote sent to board
ScienceScience Meeting 06-15-2025

Kobin Caddick: 

Science Meeting 06-15-2025




Vector2025-05-15

Amelia: 

2025-05-15




Woodshop06-03-25


Felder Vote of $6000

Any Committee actions required?


Membership Usage Reporting





New Business


Title:Preserve Julie's Email 

Purpose & Relevance:

aka Problem & Solution:

Julie's email has valuable DMS records and history. Julie recommends we provide access to that email in order to keep that information.
Motion Text:Motion to request CTO to provide access to Julie's email to BoD and/or Secretary in order to facilitate archiving the information.
Motioned By and 2nd By:
For
Against
Abstain & Absent


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Title:Sea Glass: A Collaborative Glass Dress for the Glass Art Fashion Show

Purpose & Relevance:

aka Problem & Solution:

Executive Summary:

We propose funding support for a collaborative project to design and construct a wearable glass dress to be featured in the Glass Art Society’s Annual Conference Fashion Show. This project not only showcases the diverse talent within Dallas Makerspace (DMS) but also brings national attention to our organization. The fashion show this year will be followed by a documentary film crew, presenting a rare opportunity to highlight DMS’s innovation and interdisciplinary community on a global platform.

Budget Request:

Total Funding Requested: $1,150.00

See Link: 2025-06-16 Funding Proposal for Glass Dress Project Glass Art Fashion Show.docx

Motion Text:Motion to approve increased amount of $1500 for the Sea Glass dress proposal
Motioned By and 2nd By:
For
Against
Abstain & Absent

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Title:

Purpose & Relevance:

aka Problem & Solution:


Motion Text:
Motioned By and 2nd By:
For
Against
Abstain & Absent


Emergency Business

no emergency business raised

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Title:

Purpose & Relevance:

aka Problem & Solution:


Motion Text:
Motioned By and 2nd By:
For
Against
Abstain & Absent



Closed Session to Follow

MOTION: Move to closed session: Greg

Vote: Unanimous






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