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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>Meeting Minutes 3/30/2015<br />
==Agenda==<br />
===Top Priority / Blocking Job===<br />
* Soundproofing Ballroom south wall<br />
** May 3rd - May 7th<br />
** we should fill out budget for it - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iaI3DH3_nTEMl_N9yHDaysm7QnORJviCxCCQNZPs-pg/edit#gid=0 <br />
*** blower rental, insulation, drywall (for patches?) mud & tape & primer & paint<br />
*** Work-party friendly. <br />
=== Types of Improvement Projects ===<br />
* Two kinds of improvement projects:<br />
** Type A: Ones that require dedicated reservation of space being worked on/in <br />
** Type B: Ones that are essentially non-blocking to other events, as long as other events are informed in advance<br />
Type A:<br />
- Soundproofing ballroom wall (south)<br />
Type B:<br />
- Panic bars, emergency exit signs & emergency lighting <br />
- Access control <br />
- hole patching<br />
=== Tasks ===<br />
# Soundproof Ballroom south wall (see above)<br />
# Front door<br />
#* Pull permit<br />
#* Look for bid lower than $5,000<br />
#* Expect nice mosaic above door to be installed.<br />
#* Plan for the door to potentially have kickers or pneumatic door-openers installed at a later date.<br />
# Doors / Lock System<br />
#* Panic Bars<br />
#* Electric Strikes<br />
#* Whatever devices needed for automatic locking system<br />
#* Non-blocking, the auto-door systems can be installed any time as long as the panic bars and electric strikes are compatible and installed.<br />
#* Needs:<br />
#** Need from David Keenan a final list of doors to be upgraded or replaced, including which direction they should open, proper widths/measurements, proper material specification, whether it should have a panic bar, and whether it should have an electric strike installed (which is likely if it needs a panic bar).<br />
#** Need to get from Marc Juul a set of recommended and compatible panic bars and electric strikes.<br />
#* We will do all other doors than front as in-house work.<br />
# Self-closing doors. <br />
#* All main doors need these. <br />
#* Self-install<br />
# La Commune walls need to be fully covered.<br />
# Cover all lights (so bulbs cannot be broken accidentally)<br />
# Make sure all light switches, outlets have covers<br />
# Patch all small holes in walls / ceilings / floors<br />
# Basement kitchen<br />
#* Fire suppression system for basement<br />
#* Makeup air system replaced with real fan<br />
#* Other upgrades, not completely necessary for fire code:<br />
#** Floor needs to be resurfaced<br />
#*** Concrete grinder, stoves removed, either quarry tile or use resin on it.<br />
#*** Probably going to use natural stone (quarry tile)<br />
#** Need to move the wall to ensure the floor drain is inside the kitchen.<br />
#*** Need plans drawn up and signed by architect<br />
#** Dumbwaiter to ballroom<br />
#** Mop sink<br />
# Fire Extinguishers wherever there's an exit sign see https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Construction_Projects#Fire_extinguishers_and_exit_signs<br />
# integrated fire alarm with wireless smoke & CO detectors <br />
# Finish electrical in Ballroom<br />
# Finish exit signs w/ integrated emergency lighting<br />
# Emergency lighting in bathrooms<br />
#* Need to research with DK<br />
# Lots of official signage<br />
#* Official "This is Not an Exit" signs<br />
#* Official "This Door to Remain Unlocked" signs<br />
#* Official ADA brail signs for each floor<br />
#* Evacuation plans to be posted in specific places throughout building<br />
#** May also need brail to be ADA compliant<br />
#* Bathrooms still need more signage<br />
#* La Commune probably needs "wash your hand" and "worker rights" signs<br />
# Need to turn off all power to building to audit electrical, this Friday April 3<br />
# Get John to buy glass for ballroom roof<br />
# Put fire ceiling tiles up in basement<br />
# Remove carpet in basement rooms<br />
# Ditch all shitty couches -- out of the building!<br />
# Check for basement staircase lighting, exit signs, etc<br />
# Lighting for stairs down from disco room<br />
# Everything looks like it's in its place -- no junk.<br />
#* Organize everything.<br />
#* Under-stage storage.<br />
# Get HVAC intake to reverse to become exhaust<br />
# Ballroom mezanine window needs a safety bar.<br />
# La Commune, Tony is supposed to finish selectively removing the ceiling t-bars and tiles. <br />
# La Commune plumbing contingent on mop sink<br />
# Mop sink needs to be installed in the ADA bathroom either where the Urinals currently are or where the current sink is. <br />
#* Need to find a good plumber for this<br />
#* Can also possibly fit Gabriella's utility sink<br />
# Finish ADA bathroom<br />
#* Only do this after there are no more holes in wall in La Commune<br />
#* Seal concrete<br />
#* Re-set toilet<br />
# Remove ceiling tiles and wiring in mezzanine<br />
=== Tabled Tasks === <br />
Reference: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Omni-readiness<br />
== Action Items ==<br />
* Block out construction time on calendar (May 2-14?) - Jenny<br />
* Notify Icarus on cancellation of meeting during this time (necessary?)<br />
* Fill out budget request for doors - Jenny/Juul/DK</div>Tunabananas