Minutes:Board Meeting Minutes 20260217
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Agenda for 2026-02-17
Meeting Location
Meeting was Called to Order At: XXXXXXXXX
i3 Detroit 1481A Wordsworth St. Ferndale, MI 48220
Or
Virtual
Pre-Meeting Preparation
- If you'd like to be included in the attendance, please add your name to the thread in the #meetings slack channel.
- Check mailbox for mail (bills, letters, etc.)
Virtual Meeting Etiquette
- Be excellent.
- Attendance and voting can be found in the #meetings slack channel.
- Please show up early if you are concerned about your audio.
- If there is no one waiting to speak feel free to do so at the next opportunity.
- If there is someone waiting to speak, please say that you are raising your hand in the google call chat. (This will be demonstrated)
- Please refrain from other side conversations, these can be distracting for the rest of the meeting and make it difficult for the chair to keep track of what's going on.
Officer Reports
Treasurer & Budget
| Bank balance EOM | (includes $25,000 Grant in April 24, 2024) |
| Jan 2025 | $22,607.51 Net $13,087.03. |
| Feb 2025 | $24,771.69 Net $15,251.21. |
| Mar 2025 | $30,289.94 Net $20,769.46. |
| Apr 2025 | $30,915.44 Net $21,394.96. |
| May 2025 | $31,492.38 Net $21,971.90. |
| June 2025 | $22,114.92 |
| July 2025 | $21,805.41 |
| August 2025 | $25,082.21 |
| September 2025 | $31,970.90 |
| October 2025 | $39,729.55 |
| November 2025 | $42,168.38 |
| December 2025 | $48,878.84 |
| January 2026 | $51,716.40 |
| Savings Balance | $19,576.24 |
| COD due 1Jan2026 | $46,051.09 |
- $2000 withdrawal for Woodshop Equipment purchase
Secretary
President
Senior Vice President
VP of Membership
VP of Activities & Classes
Member Advocate
Pulse Check
This is a reminder to check if any officer provided no report in three consecutive board meetings. If so, at this point in the Board meeting, we add an item to the subsequent Member Meeting agenda, to call for nominations or volunteers for the Board to appoint to that office at next month's Board meeting.
Committee Reports
No update.
Reports only expected in July.
Old Business
Prior Minutes
- Motion:
Motion to approve last months minutes
Moved by Mover; Seconded by Second
Ayes Ayes / Nays Nays
Result: ?
Camera Review Review
- Review of Jewelry Zone by Jan and Paul, requested by Ann Marie, done on x-Feb-2026
- Review of Fab Lab and Commons by Frank and Aj, requested by Brian B, done on 8-Feb-2026 -- failed due to issue with system
Summary of Board List/Slack Discussions since last meeting
Proposal:
Name Daniel Vitenson to the vacant Board seat formerly held by Matt Arnold, for the remainder of Matt's two-year term beginning September 2026
Moved by Jan, Seconded by Tim
6 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: PASS
Name Daniel Vitenson to the vacant Board seat formerly held by Matt Arnold, for the remainder of Matt's two-year term beginning September 2026
Moved by Jan, Seconded by Tim
6 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: PASS
Outstanding action items
Paul was going to reach out to lawyer about bylaws
Proposal:
Get a non-profit membership for BoardSource for 1 year
Context
$500 for a non-profit of our size. Discussion took place in the previous meeting and over email. We would get a membership for 1 year to try it out, and go from there based on how useful we find it.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
Get a non-profit membership for BoardSource for 1 year
Context
$500 for a non-profit of our size. Discussion took place in the previous meeting and over email. We would get a membership for 1 year to try it out, and go from there based on how useful we find it.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
New Business
Proposal:
Proposal to name Paul F and Jeff B as FabLab co-Zone Coordinators
Context
Amelia has agreed to step down from the ZC position. Paul has been helping with the zone consistently, and Jeff is interested in helping him.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
Proposal to name Paul F and Jeff B as FabLab co-Zone Coordinators
Context
Amelia has agreed to step down from the ZC position. Paul has been helping with the zone consistently, and Jeff is interested in helping him.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
Proposal:
Proposal for disciplinary action.
Context
For repeated violation of rules, especially with regards to having items shipped to i3. Discussion to take place in Closed meeting after regular Board meeting.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
Proposal for disciplinary action.
Context
For repeated violation of rules, especially with regards to having items shipped to i3. Discussion to take place in Closed meeting after regular Board meeting.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
Proposal:
Proposal for disciplinary action.
Context
Member in question was informed of potential disciplinary action via email, our official communication method, on 8-Feb-2026. Discussion to take place in Closed meeting after regular Board meeting.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
Proposal for disciplinary action.
Context
Member in question was informed of potential disciplinary action via email, our official communication method, on 8-Feb-2026. Discussion to take place in Closed meeting after regular Board meeting.
0 Ayes / 0 Nays
Result: TBD
COWBELL
Action Item Summary
No action items.
Proposal Summary
| Proposal | Moved By | Seconded By | Aye | Nay | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name Daniel Vitenson to the vacant Board seat formerly held by Matt Arnold, for the remainder of Matt's two-year term beginning September 2026 | Jan | Tim | 6 | 0 | PASS |
Meeting Metrics
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- Funds appropriated:
- Attendees:
Attendance
- Chair
- Secretary
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