[Makerspace-keymembers] Info on Lease Renewal

Sat Apr 12 12:12:09 EDT 2014

Let's start with a possible time--if this doesn't work I'll make a Doodle.

Next Sunday, April 20 from 5-7.  I don't know if the convo will take that
long but I think we should block out a full two hours.

On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Colten Jackson <jazzyjackson at gmail.com>wrote:

> I second scheduling a separate meeting for this conversation
> On Apr 11, 2014 3:33 PM, "Gergana Slavova" <gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> We have problems keeping within time for our regular monthly meeting
>> agenda.  There's no way we can add this and not be there for 2hrs min.
>>
>> I vote for scheduling a separate meeting where we discuss long terms
>> plans about the Makerspace.  That way the discussion is not convoluted by
>> other topics.
>>
>> ~Gergana
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm up for any of those options. The monthly meeting is two weeks away
>>> so my first thought was maybe a separate meeting before hand could be an
>>> option, but then I remembered that we planned to have the next Maker faire
>>> meeting at that time. I imagine we might be able to to handle it during the
>>> business meeting if we all just keep discussing it a bit over the next few
>>> weeks??
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>   Jeff
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 1:32 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>> Senior Software Engineer
>>>>>>>> Diagnostic Photonics
>>>>>>>> 217-766-6580
>>>>>>>>
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