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− | ==Sponsor== | + | This motion passed on December 17, 2013 |
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| + | == Sponsor == |
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| [[User:Dbever | Derek Bever]] | | [[User:Dbever | Derek Bever]] |
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− | ==History== | + | == History == |
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| * 2013-11-18 - Initial draft | | * 2013-11-18 - Initial draft |
| + | * 2013-12-10 - Proposed vote date, failed to meet quorum |
| + | * 2013-12-17 - Rescheduled vote date |
| + | * 2013-12-17 - vote passed |
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− | ==Background == | + | == Background == |
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| Pumping Station: One is rapidly approaching 300 members. The laser engraver and 3D printers tend to be the most interesting (Shiny! Cool!) machines for new members, and certainly serve as a motivation for joining PS:1. We committed to having a high-quality laser. We should continue the trend of obtaining high-quality technology for our members and supplement (or replace) some of our current 3D printing equipment with a recent machine from a reputable manufacturer. | | Pumping Station: One is rapidly approaching 300 members. The laser engraver and 3D printers tend to be the most interesting (Shiny! Cool!) machines for new members, and certainly serve as a motivation for joining PS:1. We committed to having a high-quality laser. We should continue the trend of obtaining high-quality technology for our members and supplement (or replace) some of our current 3D printing equipment with a recent machine from a reputable manufacturer. |
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| * We have an existing relationship with the company. They donated our currently most-functional printer. | | * We have an existing relationship with the company. They donated our currently most-functional printer. |
| + | ** One of our members, Aeva, works for Lulzbot. She currently works fairly closely with Elizabeth in maintaining the AO-101. |
| * Significantly expanded build volume compared to our current printers. | | * Significantly expanded build volume compared to our current printers. |
| ** 298mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.7in x 10.8in x 9.8in) | | ** 298mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.7in x 10.8in x 9.8in) |
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| == Language == | | == Language == |
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− | Authorize the board to spend as much as $2750 to pre-order a Lulzbot Taz 2 printer, from the Lulzbot [http://www.lulzbot.com/?q=products/lulzbot-taz-2-3d-printer store]. The manufacturer is anticipating ship dates before the end of 2013. | + | Authorize the board to spend as much as $2500 to pre-order a Lulzbot Taz 2 printer, from the Lulzbot [http://www.lulzbot.com/?q=products/lulzbot-taz-2-3d-printer store]. The manufacturer is anticipating ship dates before the end of 2013. |
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| * Retail Price of the printer: $2395 | | * Retail Price of the printer: $2395 |
− | ** Illinois sales tax for Chicago in Cook county is 9.25%. This will not be charged by the Lulzbot web store, but should be paid by PS:1 at the time that taxes get filed. This tax brings the base cost of the printer to $2616.
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| * Shipping: Estimated ~$50 | | * Shipping: Estimated ~$50 |
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− | Expected total cost of purchase: $2670 or less. | + | Expected total cost of purchase: $2500 or less. |
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| + | Vote passed on 12-17-13 |
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| + | Quorum was 31 and 39 votes were cast |
| + | ** Yes - 36 |
| + | ** No - 0 |
| + | ** Present - 3 |
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− | [[Category: Votes]][[Category: 2013_Votes]] | + | [[Category:Votes]] |
| + | [[Category:2013 Votes]] |