[Makerspace-keymembers] Info on Lease Renewal

[Emily Knox]

Hi everyone,

Do we want to wait to discuss renewing the lease at our next monthly
meeting?  Have an online poll? Have a separate meeting to discuss the lease
and thoughts for the future?

Just wondering what people are thinking about here.

Emily


On Thu, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't think there's a deadline per se.  It expired in February.
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 6:14 PM, Gergana Slavova <
> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> If it was just about finding a bigger space, I agree, that's fairly
>> simply.  But it's also about establishing our own finances, registering as
>> a non-profit, etc.
>>
>> In a side conversation, Emily suggested doing a 5yr plan.  I think that's
>> a good idea as that will help us decide how long to stick around the IMC
>> and when it's feasible for us to move.
>>
>> Emily, what's the deadline for signing the new lease?
>>
>> ~Gergana
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Tim Kuehlhorm <tim.kuehlhorn at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> How much exactly would we expect to save on the 2nd year? If it's only
>>> around $150 of savings then maybe taking on a $4000 commitment isn't worth
>>> it.
>>>
>>> Also, if we're considering finding a larger/more accessible space, I
>>> think doing that in a year is realistic. We just need to figure out who the
>>> right people are to spearhead that effort.
>>>
>>> Tim
>>>
>>> On Apr 9, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Maybe it's at the space in the file drawer?  Will check tonight then
>>> scan to put on Drive.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 9:30 AM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Does someone have a copy of the lease? I'm not really against a 2yr, I
>>>> would just be more comfortable if I knew what the penalty was.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Jeff
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 9:25 AM, Gergana Slavova <
>>>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I agree with Emily, that's what I was thinking as well.  I'd rather do
>>>>> the 2yr lease to give ourselves time to gather up resources.
>>>>>
>>>>> ~Gergana
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>  I'm not sure what the penalty would be but we'd probably have to do
>>>>>> something like pay the rest of the year's rent (which could come out of the
>>>>>> campaign funds).  In any case, I don't think we would be able to raise the
>>>>>> money and secure a new space in less than two years. In fact, this might
>>>>>> give us a good goal to work towards...moving sometime in early 2016.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> E
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I know there has been talk of organizing some type of capitol
>>>>>>> campaign effort. And I was kind of imaging that campaign might include
>>>>>>> looking at larger and/or more accessible spaces. I guess my question would
>>>>>>> be what is the penalty for breaking the lease early?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Jeff
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM, Barry Todd <barry.todd at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am all for signing a two year lease in less there is some
>>>>>>>> specific reason why.  Thanks
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Barry Todd
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The Computer Geek
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> (217) 898-6969
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Our lease has expired.  Durl sent me this info concerning renewal.
>>>>>>>>>  Let me know what you think.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> If Makerspace renews its lease for one year a 3% increase will be
>>>>>>>>> applied to its current monthly rent of $309, so it will be $318.54.  We can
>>>>>>>>> round that to $318 as far as I am concerned.
>>>>>>>>> If Makerspace should sign up for just a one year lease, there
>>>>>>>>> likely will be an increase in rent the following year.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> If Makerspace should choose to sign a two year lease, there would
>>>>>>>>> be a 3% increase this year, but a 0% increase in year two.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> The fifty dollar payback would continue through June, so your new
>>>>>>>>> rental total for the next three months would be $368 and reduce to $318
>>>>>>>>> starting in July.
>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Jeffrey Putney
>>>>>>> Senior Software Engineer
>>>>>>> Diagnostic Photonics
>>>>>>> 217-766-6580
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>> Diagnostic Photonics
>>>> 217-766-6580
>>>>
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