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Inaugural Basement Media Lab WG Meeting - 11 May 2018, 7-9pm

= attendees / rsvp =
* jenny, Laura, Sierk, Anka, Robb, Phil

= intros / availability / brief why you're here =
* Jenny - generally interested in setting up media lad. Want to install button maker & have printer available other than omnioffice for more ppl to use.
* Robb - like media. hack hack. useful so long as we have capacity to maintain. gone in june
* anka: agree, would like to see a media lab, concerns about everything breaking down within the first month. available ~1 day/wk
* phil: concerns about access (cites problems with public terminals and non-members squatting/sleeping up there)
** sierk: marc suggested we close the terminals area at 10 -> robb suggests swipe card
* sierk: makes sense to centralize these various resources. good if it had some stewards. often available
* laura: agree with aforementioned concerns. good to consolidate these commonly-used resources, for finability and social aspects. like to offer to neighbors and aligned orgs on a sliding scale bases. gone all of june and a bit in july. 1 day/wk signup system for people to come and use it
** by appointment may be ideal

= access brainstorm =
* many of the machines can be locked with a password
* metal cabinet for supplies that should be lockable
* sierk: could build a mesh cage similar to sudomesh's for expendables and fancy equipment
** easier since it's not a fire exit
* Access for classes that different people hae said they want to give
* Signage posted with access policy
* could have an evening a week of open hours & training (monthly?) for access
* ken: could also put stantion posts up (like they have at theaters)
* sierk: agree, make it clear it's not accessible to non-members. or community members without appointments
** ken: that could be the first banner!
* anka: think a very clear barrier would be better - physical barrier
* robb: could put a metal plate over the USB ports and make them network-accessible only with a code
* sierk: just locking the machines down may be enough, or may turn out we need to physically block off the space
* ken: copyworld - charging by the amount of time you're on the machine, given an access card. still able to plug in your flash drive.
** prefer everything modular and on wheels - could have wheeled cubicle walls which would also dampen sound. could wire them into place for security. wouldn't need building permits
* opennac (network access control) http://www.opennac.org/opennac/en.html

= discussion of offset printer =
* so many have said they were interested and/or could fix it
* laura: think we should take it apart and scrap it, give TIL their last chance to fix or move it and if they don't/can't, we should take it apart.
** robb: agreed
* robb: may want to contact berkeley free press, may want it
** lot of setup. not easy to use. but once you have it working it's awesome

= abdc stuff =
* first step is they need to move their storage out of there so we can do necessary upgrades of the space
* set a deadline?
** May 19th, next meeting

= visions / dreams =
* Jenny: https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Basement#Media_Lab
** Old grant proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WdH0lsyTSjb0ktSOAOqqp3KkRSuGjMOO0k3xAacobP4/edit#
* Fix/improve lighting
** robb: replace existing broken lighting with led flourescent shaped
** jenny: have some large paper lantern globes
* Paint walls (& ceiling, laura suggests painting as sky)
* Floor: Linoleum vs paint vs concrete polishing
** anka: not super fun process, namely preparing the floor
** robb: OWH has a floor buffer
** we have several industrial fans around the building
* Robb: Commons: People who have events here often need flyers etc... could give stipends to individuals who fill an order etc
** Ken: or maybe students in a class could take on small projects..
*** anka: printing services are expensive, there's always a need
**** sierk: lots of orgs that have newsletter printing needs... and if people want longterm access, they should also help with space cleanliness and maintenance
***** ken: could have internships and provide professional experience development
* anka: also useful to have a computer with photoshop/indesign etc
** sierk: worried having computers would take up too much space - we should just use the terminals down here for classes, development etc. ask gcea
* sierk: for classes, rollable tables that flip up and can be easily stored out of the way

= discussion etc =
* phil: may be conflicts w/ music room? (middle basement room)
** already next to liblens, not scheduled on calendar. could post a sign on music door to ask any neighbors about sound conflicts

= resources =
== existing ==
* A large-format plotter
* A vinyl cutter
* A Tecre button-maker and supplies (owned by Jenny & Abe)
* Screenprinting equipment and press (owned by ABDC)
* Digital duplicator (owned by Sudo Room)
* Several Xerox copiers
* Various printers
* Offset press (broken/parts missing, owned by Timeless Infinite Light)
* Vending machine - move from CCL
* Various easels / paints / etc

== offers ==
* ken: have a bunch of stuff i could contribute - lots of illustration materials, brushes etc and also classes
* anka: students moving out this weekend [hippie christmas!] so can find any small furniture we might need
** have a bunch of banner material my housemates are trying to evict from the house
* marc developed a rad auto address-label maker that would be useful to incorporate (with a brother printer)
* ken: ccl may be getting a donation of a bunch of 3D printers they may be interested in
** used to teach AutoCAD for professional development
**** robb: and can film the class! omni media lab how tos

== requests/needs ==
* usb to serial adapter for vinyl cutter
* Rolling tables that fold flat to stack against wall
* way of storing archival posters/prints/flyers and arts - eg donated drafting table with many thin drawers

= governance / decision-making / access structure =
* Working Group format? https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Working_Groups
* sierk: sliding scale donations, by appointment
* ken: work out the bugs among the collectives initially, then reach out to groups/orgs
* anka: don't know if we even should make offer to outside grousp
* sierk: abdc was going to have some stewards who would do training
* ken: train core working group to train others
* robb: are there going to be requirements t join?
** jenny: if a working group, then open to anyone to join - requirements for use of media lab may be eg training, cleaning, maintenance, comms, holding open hours etc
*** steps are first to clean up the space, create a governance/access model and submit a proposal to omni,
* sierk: liblens' new membership policy a good model to look at re: training / access /

= action items / next steps =
* Check how much of equipment is lockable, password accessible
* Draft proposal for Omni: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebaHkaSeCWHKKEjbg6u-VvDzifF-eFuBX_b_HmdDv0E/edit
** To create the media lab
** Make this group officially a working group to build and steward the space
** Second proposal later once is built re how collectives, members, and eventually outside folks will access
** Build out budget
* create signs re: access policy and post them in commonly-used areas
* contact berkeley free press re: offset printer - robb
* contact TIL re: press - jenny

= NEXT MEETING =
Next Saturday, May 19th from 5-7pm

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