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19:00 CT
1825 Monetary Lane #104, Carrollton, TX 75006
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2025-05-14 Board Meeting Minutes [Unapproved]
2025-06-03 Board Meeting Minutes =Special=Unapproved=
MOTION: Approve Prior Minutes
Vote:
| Income | $93,321 |
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| Expense | $39,514 |
| Net | $53,807 |
| DM Computers | $11,000 |
| 3D Scanner PC | $900 |
| Tabletop CNC | $850 |
| Paragon | $1,520 |
| CAPEX | $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 | |
| Phase Two | $167,000 |
| Electrical | $50,000 |
| Dust Collection | $50,000 |
| $267,000 | |
| Cash After Phase 1 | $527,474 |
| Cash After Phase 2 | $249,474 |
The BoD recognizes and thanks ______ for their service _____.
Committee Minutes review notes:
| Committee | Meeting Date | Election Date | D&O Assigned | Last D&O | Spending votes / Comments / Cross Committee Impacts |
| 3D Fab | 2025-04-06 | No minutes posted in 60 days | |||
| Animatronics | 2025-04-06 | No minutes posted in 60 days | |||
| Automotive | 2025-05-18 | 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 | |||
| Blacksmithing | May 2025 | ||||
| Ceramics | 2025-06-03 | Kevin | Repairing a Kiln, future plans to replace a kiln (Paragon) WIFI is dropping from kilns and TV. (Secretary Note: Great Minutes!) | ||
| Creative Arts | 2025-06-08 | Mark | |||
| Digital Media | 2025-06-01 | Stream cart upgrade discussed Targeting end of July for new DM space PR events | |||
| Electronics | 2025-03-23 | No minutes posted in 60 days | |||
| Glassworks | 2025-06-07 | ||||
| Jewelry | 2025-06-10 | ||||
| Laser | 05-27-25 | ||||
| Machine Shop | 2025-05-24 | ||||
| Metal Shop | 2025-03-01 | No minutes posted in 60 days (Calendar shows meeting last Saturday) | |||
| Motorsports | 2025-04-17 | No minutes posted in 60 days | |||
| Printmaking | 2025-06-07 | Steamroller quote sent to board | |||
| Science | 06-15-2025 | Kobin Caddick: | |||
| Vector | 2025-05-15 | Amelia: | |||
| Woodshop | 06-03-25 | Felder Vote of $6000 |
Any Committee actions required?
| 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. |
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| Title: | HVAC Budget per quote |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Forwarded quote from RDRC to improve HVAC performance. $5561 See link: 2025-06-16 proposal RDRC HVAC recommendations.docx |
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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 |
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| Title: | Metal Brake proposal |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Metal shop is requesting approval of $5k for rigger cost to move a large metal brake from Frisco to DMS See Link: 2025-06-17 Metalshop - PressBrake and Shear donation June 2025.pdf |
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| Title: | Complete Phase 1 of the expansion project |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Completion of the Phase 1 expansion project: This will include:
Note: no HVAC work needed Woodshop Chair believes this will cover any and all expenses needed to cover Phase I Woodshop Lathe Room, absent unforeseen emergency items New Auto
Automotive Chair believes this will cover any and all expenses needed to cover Phase I automotive, absent unforeseen emergency items |
| Motion Text: | Motion to approved up to $_ to wrap up Phase I of the expansion project. |
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| Title: | Creation of a CIO Role |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | 1. Executive Summary This proposal recommends the creation of a Chief Information Offi cer (CIO) offi cer role to provide strategic and operational oversight over the organization’s business-critical technology infrastructure. The CIO will be responsible for stabilizing core systems, transitioning away from solely volunteer-dependent maintenance, and enabling the organization to scale sustainably. The role’s success is contingent upon support from the Board of Directors, including access to administrative systems and approval of funding necessary for contractor engagement or external services. Complete proposal link: 2026-06-17 Proposal to Establish the Role of Chief Information Officer (CIO).pdf Job Description link: 2025-06-17 Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Job Description.pdf |
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| Title: | Appointment to CIO Role |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Empty Officer Roles are bad... |
| Motion Text: | Motion to appoint (who?) to the role of CIO |
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| Title: | Appointment of positions, Science Chair |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Science has elected Kovin as the chair. Ceramics has elected Kevin as the chair: CA has re-elected Mark as the chair: VECTOR has re-elected Amelia as the chair: |
| Motion Text: | Motion to confirm
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| Title: | Appointment of VP of Internal Affairs |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Reassign the position |
| Motion Text: | Motion to appoint Sam Mitchell as VP of Internal Affairs |
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| Title: | Appointment of VP of Marketing |
Purpose & Relevance: aka Problem & Solution: | Reassign the position |
| Motion Text: | Motion to appoint Sam Mitchell as VP of Marketing |
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MOTION: Move to closed session:
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