Monthly Meeting 26-11-15: Difference between revisions

Tom Hodder stated that cctv is necessary as a security measure for having expensive items in the hackspace due to the threat of theft, Russ disagreed, stating that their primary purpose was for visibility and they had not been effective in the past in stopping theft, taking a lot of effort to recover information from due to how Zoneminder functions. Tom Greer asked to put CCTV installation on top priority to make it harder for thieves to operate, stating that anyone can currently walk into the hackspace as the majority of members aren't happy confronting non-members at the door, Russ mentioned that more cameras where on order, with coverage needed for each workshop and the members storage area.  

Tom Hodder raised the point of misinformation being spread during introductory tours and that tours needed to be standardized, Jonty built on this and explained a system where tours where standardized and only given on Tuesdays by specific people, with tours not being used as a catch-all induction on available tools. He added that people shouldn't be able to register their cards unless they have been inducted into the space, which would consist of a detailed explanation of what is expected of a member, how the space operates and where the equipment is located, which would be completely separate from the Tuesday introductory tour. Russ raised concerns that this could turn into a very frustrating new member experience if not handled correctly and that more discussion was needed at a later date.

Tom Sands asked if we should be using the front shutter less than we currently are, the problem being raised that the shutter being left open overnight or when the hackspace was empty was a security issue. It was agreed that the shutter sensor needed repairing and a way to report back so the shutter status could be remotely viewable, with Jonty adding that shutter control should be part of the new induction process.