Meeting called to order: 7:13

In attendance: [[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]], [[user:carlraymond:start|C. Raymond]], 
[[user:mflaga:start|M. Flaga]], [[user:zik:start|E. Symanzik]], [[user:oj:start|Jasmine O.]],
[[user:rschott:start|R. Schott]], [[user:quetwo:start|N. Kwiatkowski]]

Chair: [[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]\\
Secretary: [[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]

:NOTE: Action items in bold.

[[user:wreality:start| B. Adams]]: Motion to approve agenda\\
Agenda approved.

[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Call for approval of [[20120905 Minutes|09-05-2012 Minutes]]\\
Minutes approved (unanimous)

[[user:carlraymond:start|C. Raymond]]: Reported monthly donation totals ($370) and first year montly dues totals ($800)\\
[[user:carlraymond:start|C. Raymond]]: Discussed spreadsheet of potential dues (On Google Drive)\\

[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Call for approval of [[board_measures:board_proposal_004|Board Measure 004]] - Fix number of directors at 7\\
Measure Passed (unanimous)

[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Call for approval of [[board_measures:board_proposal_005|Board Measure 005]] - Appoint [[user:quetwo:start|N. Kwiatkowski]] to board of directors\\
Measure Passed (unanimous)


[[user:mflaga:start|M. Flaga]]: Occupancy permit likely not required as long as modifications not done to space (Advice from LEAP).\\
[[user:quetwo:start|N. Kwiatkowski]]: Clarified that the City has the option to inspect on change of tenant.

[[user:mflaga:start|M. Flaga]]: For zoning we need to draft a list of activities to propose to the city.  General rule has been "no harm, no foul".\\
**Action::[[user:mflaga:start|M. Flaga]]:** Will start draft of activities and share with Board for input.

[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Clarification of tax-exempt status in relation to property taxes.  Exemption requires we own _and_ occupy. \\
[[user:quetwo:start|N. Kwiatkowski]]: Potential exists to work with the EDC's for potential abatements.

[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Discussion of todo-list items directly related to opening space\\
**Action::[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]:** Will post [[todo:opening_our_space|list of todo items]] to wiki in priority order.\\
**Action::ALL:** Will note in list items that they will take on.\\
**Action::[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]:** Will contact School Factory for advice on insurance needs / policies

[[user:quetwo:start|N. Kwiatkowski]]: Suggested that board members should strongly consider professional liability insurance.\\
**Action::[[user:quetwo:start|N. Kwiatkowski]]:** Will forward to board list the coverage that he has as an example.

[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Discussion of Oktoberfest event/todo.\\
**Action::[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]:** Will write blog post about event.\\
**Action::[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]:** Will write summary/info/press release about event.\\
**Action::[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]:** Will create flyer for event.\\
**Action::[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]:** Will create postcard matching styling of brochure.\\
**Action::[[user:carlraymond:start|C. Raymond]]:** Will purchase / make donation box.

[[user:mflaga:start|M. Flaga]]: Updated on Clinton St. and Kalamazoo properties.  Clinton St. won't work for us.\\
[[user:wreality:start|B. Adams]]: Considers Kalamazoo property a potential back-up space.

Meeting adjourned: 9:33