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Thur Nov 9, 2017
- Microhouse
- Ordered from Eccotemp at 1-866-356-1992: tankless hot water heater: 1) FVI-12LP tankless h20 heater, SKU is 122 0001, cost is $339 2) 18" vent extension, SKU is 120 0030, cost is $19.95, Arrive in 3-5 days
- Order Confirmation (#10227664)
- Gerhard's Appliances at 215-529-8919: stove: 1) 20" wide Avanti gas range, model number G2002CW, cost is $386.88, shipping is $99, Arrive in 2 weeks
- Menards order complete - expect delivery on Thursday
- Ordered from Eccotemp at 1-866-356-1992: tankless hot water heater: 1) FVI-12LP tankless h20 heater, SKU is 122 0001, cost is $339 2) 18" vent extension, SKU is 120 0030, cost is $19.95, Arrive in 3-5 days
- Updated Vendor Database with the above vendors
- Updated Bill of Materials Microhouse
- Reviewed today's blog update by Lisa
- Corporate Calendar created. Added the following events - 1) Taxes November 15, 2) Shuttleworth re-application 1st Draft 3) Shuttleworth re-application Final Draft
- Bed Logistics - at capacity for the microhouse build
- HabLab organizing - moved 3D printer from work area and stored in back room (labeled), clutter flush of items around HabLab
- Trip to Maysville to source cleaning person - none found
- Microhouse meals planned
Wed Nov 8, 2017
- Confirmed that Maxwell Health is still in progress of sourcing quotes
- Revised Factor e Farm Community Standards - forwarded to Executive Staff for Routing
- Updated DPV Meal calculations, see DPV Orientation and Message Board
- Updated Wednesday Blog Update Compiling Document
- Paid Ameren bill and signed up for Direct Pay, which will take time to process, so must continue manual payments until notified via email
- Confirmed address with The Spark crew for power cube delivery - expected to arrive in 3 business days
- Added Payless (aka Cameron) Concrete and Talbot Construction to Vendor Database
- Forwarded ED's presentation to Miraya, The Feast and confirmed bio and headshot sent on Sept 4, 2013
- Rescheduled meeting with Shirley Marshall re: accounting and taxes
- Internet and Phone down - updated OSE Internet and Phone - CenturyLink with information and action
- Concrete sourcing re: microhouse foundation
- Cameron Concrete, (816) 632-3683, 726 W Prospect St Cameron, MO 64429 - no answer, left message
- Bottorff Construction, (816) 632-3091, Cameron, MO 64429 - no answer, left message
- Quoted me, but asked additional questions, see below - Keystone Construction, (816) 294-6217, 616 W 3rd St Cameron, St joseph, MO 64429 -
- Is the slab formed up? - It is more like a footer than a slab. It's sometimes called a grade beam. It's about 9.25" thick, 1' wide, with exterior dimensions of 14' by 14', Marcin is placing forms today.
- Is the plumbing complete? - Marcin is placing today.
- Is the re-barbing complete? - Marcin is placing today.
- Is there a footing done (without footing, they will not pour)? There is no footing. Actually - this is the footing.
- Is there plastic laid over it? - We were not planning to lay plastic into the formwork.
- For less that 3 cubic feet it will be called a Short Load, which costs approximately $650-$700
- What is the length and width? - 14' x 14' exterior. 12' x 12' interior. It is a large square, 1' wide - the middle is open.
- Said they would be able to do it, but I was not able to reconnect with them after initial quote - Payless Concrete, (816) 632-8894, 726 W Prospect St Cameron, MO 64429, for 2.0 cubic yards the cost is approximately $350-450
- Alan Russell Construction, (816) 664-2526, 310 Sheridan St Turney, MO 64493 - no answer, left message
- Returned my call at 850PM CST, unable to help due to short timeline, but ideal future vendor - willing to work-in jobs on the weekend if needed
- Lehr Construction, (816) 232-4431, 2115 Frederick Ave St Joseph, MO 64506 - no answer, left message
- Clark Construction, (816) 262-4979, 4506 Gene Field Rd St Joseph, MO 64506 - no answer, left message
- Above & Beyond Concrete, (816) 279-9912, buys concrete from Payless Concrete
- Mudjacks, (816) 271-5551, does not pour concrete, but lifts sunken concrete
- McFadden Construction, (816) 279-1900, no smaller than parking lots and driveways
- Precision Foundation Contractors, (816) 232-6147, phone line disconnected
- Shouse Concrete Construction, (816) 232-7837, does nor sell concrete - only builds foundations
- Mead Concrete, (816) 805-8397 - no answer, left message
- Budget Home Repair, 816-273-6489, business focus is more repair work than new work
- St. Joe Brick, (816) 238-6282
- Talbot Construction, (816) 390-9927 - no answer, left message - returned call and quoted $550
- Wood Sand Construction, (660) 663-4380 - no answer, did not leave message
Goals for the Week:
- Re-do insurance search
- OSE Accounting
- If receive Healthcare quotes this week, ensure decision regarding which quote is expedited
Recap of Week:
- Re-do insurance search - did not accomplish
- Awaiting Healthcare quotes
BofA
- Options to integrate BofA with accounting software
- Direct Connect - open software, then directly connect to Bank of America account
- Web connect - download online banking information and load download into the software
- Purchase accounting software separately from BofA (online or on a cloud) - Quicken or QuickBooks(business)
- BofA Tools
- Account Management tool ($15) - provides Direct Connect, option for additional users, option to see multiple accounts (for multiple businesses) under one roof
- BofA Checking Accounts that provide additional tools/services
- Business Fundamentals - For accounts with lower balances and not many transactions, provides one checking and one savings, must maintain $5,000 in account to waive fee ($18.95)
- Business Advantage Relationship - Provides Account Management tool, two checking accounts, one savings account, multiple account IDs, must maintain $15,000 in account to waive fee ($29.95)
- Ordered more BofA OSE checks
Tues Nov 7, 2017
- Updated Routine Executive Staff Meeting with Quarter 4 priorities and Marcin's priorities (received via email), info'd staff to update slides
- News that OSE Board of Directors is growing, info'd staff
- Created DPV Weekly Meals
- Inputted time for meal runs into DPV Weekly Schedule, and Comp Days
Mon Nov 6, 2017
- Copy of Open Source Ecology - Smart Mob Recruiting Form - New
- Followed up with Jenn re: NASA
- SBA
- Insurance Requirements for Employers
- Workers' Compensation Insurance - see [Workers' Compensation Insurance Workers Compensation Office]
- Unemployment Insurance Tax - if required to pay this tax, must register with state's workforce agency
- To done- confirmed that this is met through ADP - Paid to Missouri
- Insurance Requirements for Employers
- Added Chillicothe Iron & Steel to Vendor Database
- Updated Wednesday Blog Update Compiling Document
- Received and deposited The Spark reimbursement for LifeTrac 5.
- Thank you and congratulations to The Spark and LifeTrac 5 Team, see following article sent from Siku Thompson: Financial Chronicle, The KNOW section page 1, The KNOW section page 2, Twitter Info is @FCLive
- Updated Bed Logistics using Chris R's Sept 19 inputs to Microhouse Prep/Checklist updates
- Changed weekly reminders to the following:
- Friday Rmdr - For Monday: 1) Goals and 2) Executive Staff Meeting Slides
- Monday Rmdr - For Tuesday: 1) Blog Highlights and 2) Design Sprint Agenda Input
Bolts
- Orshceln 816-632-3137 - no 10" bolts
- Sutherlands - largest bolt available is 6"
- Early Tractor - no 10" bolts
- Updated Vendor Database
Gravel ongoing
- Order 1 truck of gravel for today for the driveway: driveway from the road to the north side of workshop.
- Order the Microhouse gravel order for Friday (tomorrow). Unload from the North side.
- Order 1 truck of gravel for the workshop parking lot.
- Prior to ordering:
- Edges need to be smoothed and the metal piles need to be moved (few hours).
- Fill trenching holes
- Hold on to the gravel for the parking lot until after the Microhouse build
- Prior to ordering:
- Called APAC and changed gravel order to September 20
- 1 truck of 3/4 inch cleaned for Microhouse
- 1 truck of 2 inch base for driveway from the road to the north side of the workshop
- Cancelled additional trucks until parking lot is prepared
- Driver requires a check upon delivery
- Callled APAC and changed gravel order to September 19
- 2 trucks of 2 inch base for driveway from the road to the north side of the workshop (PM)
- 1 truck of 3/4 inch cleaned for Microhouse is still scheduled for September 20 (AM)
Fri Nov 03, 2017
- MoKan bolts expected to arrive at MoKan September 19 at 11AM CST
- Updated Bed Logistics using Microhouse Prep/Checklist
- Depending on arrival dates of microhouse participants, may be able to house everyone - need to confirm arrival and departure dates
- Updated Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition, Bill of Materials Microhouse with gravel order status (requisition form 102), and LifeTrac 6 bolts requisition form 103.
- Added Factor e Farm Site Plan to Outdated Information category
- Received outstanding questions from John Motloch
- Added John Motloch's questions and OSEC link to FeF Master Plan
- Added John Motloch's questions to Routine Executive Staff Meeting for staff input
- Routine Executive Staff Meeting - updated slides for September 23 meeting:
- Included confirmed Shuttleworth Deliverables
- Personnel Offsite - ED from November 1-4 re: 100 watt laser cutter
- Current week microhouse priorities: Press bricks, assess personnel logistics, Current week OSE Structuring priorities: Tax/Accounting, Healthcare, Insurance
- Renamed Master Product Development Board to Deliverable Board, see Development Process
- Weather
- Gravel plan - order 3 trucks of 1 to 2 inches of gravel, 1 truck to cover the road to the end of the workshop, and another 2 trucks to touch up and to extend the workshop parking, using LifeTrac to smooth over
- Arriving after 9AM on Monday, 23 September:
- For microhouse: 3/4" cleaned gravel, approximately 18 tons
- For workshop driveway: 2 inch base is 2 inch size rock and down, cost is $10.70 per ton with delivery cost of $4.85 per ton, 3 trucks with 18 tons per truck
- Total (without tax) is approximately $400 for microhouse and $900 for workshop drives
Thur Nov 02, 2017
- Ordered replacement printer cartridges - cartridges were replaced today
- Admin - reimbursed Rob for travel and Trovebox
- Created Trovebox wiki page for information regarding subscription
- Updated Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition with current status of orders - 2 orders pending
- Added Modular Wheel Req form to LifeTrac 6
- Set up Ameren reoccurring payments and paid current Ameren bill
- Updated Wednesday Blog Update Compiling Document
- Created Travel Expense Log
- 3 of 4 payments due by the end of the month > Mailing the entire remaining balance to Bradley Morris for invoice 21214
- Gravel calculator
- Gravel map for gravel calculations
- Enter desired materials depth: >>> 1.75 inches
- Total coverage area is 6452 square feet
- Estimated materials required is 34.85 cubic yards
- Approximately 1 cubic foot is equal to 100 pounds or 0.05 ton, 1 ton of gravel is around 20 cubic feet
- Requested input from Master Planner and Marcin regarding future Master Plan for input to gravel laydown
- Requested expected date for quote return from Maxwell Health
- Reimbursed TMC for September 14 hardware purchase (soap stone, grease tubes, ear plugs, duct tape)
- Admin - filed J&G Metal Shop receipts
- Added J&G Metal Shop Driving directions to Vendor Database, added Construction to dropdowns
- Inspected packing of TAZ - mailing reimbursement to John Stager for TAZ shipment
- Updated plumbing log
Goals for the Week:
- Re-do insurance search
- If receive Healthcare quotes this week, ensure decision regarding which quote is expedited
Recap Last Week:
- Benefits - Contacted Maxwell Health for quote - requested quote status September 17
- Sourced Book-keeper and Tax expert - meeting with her September 23rd
- Budget to Shuttleworth complete
Wed Nov 01, 2017
- To Do - order APAC 816.632.2319 16 tons of 3/4" washed gravel
- FROM AUDREY: Marcin said that "cleaned" gravel is fine...APAC does not have washed gravel, only cleaned. They can deliver (most likely) same day if we call at 7am; otherwise, next day. They are open Mon-Fri from 7-3:30. Cost for 3/4" cleaned gravel: $14.90/ton plus tax, delivery charge is $4.84/ton. A truck typically holds 18-19 tons. Also...3/8" gravel is $13.85/ton (for use on pathways, etc). We will need to wait until the ground dries.
- MoKan order, see LifeTrac 6, picked up and 90 additional 10" bolts ordered for pick up on Wednesday, September 18
- Grainger parts from LifeTrac 5 build returned
- Sprocket dropped off at Sweiger Shop for machining - no additional parts requested, no chains requested
- BofA debit cards activated
- Honda generator returned to FeF
Wed Nov 1, 201
- Rob arrives 5:08PM CST (MCI, US Airways)
- Remaining tasks identified today:
- Cut 4x4 without holes and steel rods
- Update shop inventory
- Call CenturyLink to correct connectivity and expedite
- Start Q connects
- Need hydraulic schematics by Wed, Sept 18
- Source Tires
- Logistic runs:
- MoKan - Bolts
- Jason - Rims
- Sweiger - Sprockets & mesh
- Scrubbed OSE Schedule
- 0900-0930 Technical Meetings through the end of this week
- 0930-1030 DPV Meetings
- 1030-1130 Executive Staff Meeting (M and TH)
- Created Microhouse Category for:
- Created Requisition Form for Microhouse gravel order
- LifeTrac 6 Tires: 16inch in diameter and 6.5inch section width (or 165.1mm section width)
- Source from Jason if possible
- Updated Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition with Form 103
- EI
- Updated DPV Orientation and Message Board and added physical sign in HabLab
- Added DPV Schedule
Tue Oct 31, 2017
- Addressed connectivity problems, see OSE Internet and Phone - CenturyLink
- Shuttle worth Pitch received, signed and returned
- Maysville Tax Service - Shirley Marshall - (816) 449-5344, updated Vendor Database
- September 23, 2013 meeting - research BofA Quicken Book requirements prior to meeting
- Wheel Rims (4) ordered from Justin Fuston, see Vendor Database
- Menard's (816-901-3061) order, placed by Chris, complete for microhouse build, order does not include 12 pieces of 10' and 1/2" rebarb, order is expected to arrive on Monday, September 16, updated Vendor Database
- Two Honda generators picked up, TCM has 1 of 2
- Monday, September 16th KC run - MoKan - bolts, Grainger - Return box, Justin Fuston - wheel rims
- Mailed outstanding admin for James Slade
- Updated internal OSE Budget tab Shuttleworth Budget pitch, addressing questions raised within spread sheet, corrected discrepancy identified via emails
- 1st Prototyping Invoice to Shuttleworth, then edited and sent update (Invoice 1a)
- Added Received and Accepted status to Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition
- See LifeTrac 6 Discussions
Thue Oct 31, 2017
- (Internal document) See Shuttleworth Budget Pitch Tab in OSE Budget
Fri Oct 27, 2017
- Followed up with Cloverdale regarding wheel hubs quote, no need for quote
- MoKan (816) 221-2064 September 9th order will arrive earliest on September 12th, but probably September 13th
- Wednesday Blog Update Compiling Document
- Updated LifeTrac 6 Material Requisition Form V.09-09-13 with MoKan order and Jason Fuston information regarding wheel hubs order - Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition
- Added Audrey's routing product to Routing - added internal document disclaimer, but removed, no reason this shouldn't be an Open Source document
- Corrected contract, added to Routing, and notified all stakeholders to review and provide concur or non-concur, feedback provided
- Contacted Maxwell Health again, scheduled 2PM CST call with Andrew Brit (617) 329-9364
- Updated Vendor Database with Maxwell Health info
- Add Gary's Bobcat Q Attach to Routing tracker
- Spoke with Maxwell Health, provided census information - representative is providing quotes
- Added "Cut off Saws (HARBOR FREIGHT) and Bolts (MOKAN) - Go or send someone on Friday, bring Debit Cards to activate, MoKan receipt and Grainger return item." and Routing to Routine Executive Staff Meeting
- Creating Shuttleworth Budget Pitch with a focus on expected expenses, not past expenses or budgeted numbers.
Fri Oct 27, 2017
- Midcourse correction for LifeTrac 6 Development: team is shifting dual focus of 1) structuring Development Process and working 2) LifeTrac 6 to single focus targeted at completing LifeTrac 6
- Routine Executive Staff Meeting - posted and updated meeting slides for September 16, 2013
- Updating Operating Budget through current BofA transactions
- Creating Shuttleworth Budget Pitch
Goals for the Week:
- Benefits - last week complete goal, but received midcourse correction when health care quotes were submitted
- Source Book-keeper and Tax expert
- Budget to Shuttleworth
Recap Last Week:
- Continue working ADP, third week
- Step Instructions and Sample Deliverables ongoing
Wed Oct 25, 2017
- Processed RunADP - 02-18 September
- Cloverdale confirms receipt of payment and steel pick up at 1015AM today. Expect delivery of steel at 1PM CST to FeF.
- Confirmed with Lucas that LifeTrac 6 requires two 27hp Power Cubes; one 50hp Power Cube will not work due to pump requirements
- Called Brother's Welding 816 253 9748 - looking for the contact information for a local CNC torch table
- Logistics and parts ordering
- Fastenel - 90 bolts/nuts in the workshop that need to be returned. The order was placed under Cropanganda Films, LLC. Use Siku Thompson as a reference. The funds should be returned to the credit card used to purchase the bolts. Address - 3520 Pear St St Joseph, MO 64503 Phone: 816-527-0172
- MoKan - Pick up bolts. Receipt is in the office, located on OM desk - currently easy find since completed office admin/filing on (Thursday September 5). Address: 1508 E 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone:(816) 221-2064
- Grainger - Return box located on black bookshelf in office. Receipt or packing invoice in box. Address - 2300 E. 18TH St. Kansas City, MO 64127-2543 Phone: (816) 241-5600
- Sweiger Shop - Pick up steel. Address: 5502 NE Dallas Rd, Weatherby, MO 64497 Phone:(816) 449-5582
- LifeTrac 6 - added Material Requisition, FRQ, and Work Form V.09-06-13
- Logged V.09-06-13 in Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition as form 101
- Mat, RFQ, and Work Form V.09-06-16, all but hub mounting plates sent to Mokan at mokanfast@msn.com for sourcing.
- Updated Vendor Database with Mokan's email address (not online), Brother's Welding contact information, and Jason Fuston's phone and email address (not found online)
- Wheel Hub Mounting Plates
- Left a message for Jason Fuston (816) 271-3692 - potential machinist located in Amity
- Jason looking at design today, will return with quote and estimated time to machine
- Forwarded design to Cloverdale for quote and estimated time to machine
- Dancing Rabbit's Aaron Murphy - potential DPV and past contributor
- Updated Operations 2013 with additional tabs (see tabs for specific updates)
- Coordinated hardware pick up with MoKan
- Routine Executive Staff Meeting - changed from Sept 9th to Sept 10th and added Design Sprint note
- Maxwell Health responded to Friday's inquiry, coordinating meeting for Tuesday or Wednesday (Sept 9th or 10th)
- Removed the following from Volunteer
- Non-technical
- Non-technical
- Created Outdated Information: Volunteer
Tue Oct 24, 2017
- Updated Bed Logistics
- PL - following up with James Wise and Tom Griffing regarding design approval
- PL - HabLab clean sweep needed
- BOL forwarded to ED, PL, and DPV for review/confirmation
- DM arrival and departure dates for the microhouse build - requested input
- Internal document - Microhouse build invoice
Wed Oct 11, 2017
- Healthcare mid-course correction - Per Colby's feedback following his review of quotes provided, I submitted a request to Maxwell Health for assistance with compiling health care and benefit packages.
- Confirmed with Cloverdale Manufacturing that steel order is ready for pick up Monday (September 9).
- Confirmed with Unishippers and Freightquote prior bids. Unishippers's bid increased and Freightquote's bid remained the same. Unishippers expected to source a truck within 2-3 days. Freightquote expected to source a truck within 1 day and promised to report status on Monday (September 9). Freightquote sourced a truck same day, Friday (September 6).
- Provided complete invoice payment to Cloverdale - challenging due to lack of internet in Erie, PA (current location) - significant note: Cloverdale no longer accepts PayPal payments, only wire transfers
- Freightquote followed up with Bill of Lading and coordinated with Cloverdale regarding logistics details. No need to coordinate between the shipping broker and vendor.
- Confirmed with incoming DPV, arriving Wednesday or Thursday week of September 9 - POV
Thurs Oct 05, 2017
- Cloverdale steel order ongoing due to machining issues. Cloverdale to provide pick up date as soon as possible.
- Executive Staff Meeting with Catherine scheduled for Tuesday at 5PM CST, scheduled in OSE Schedule
- Separated funds spend on CEB and Hablab consumables on three of the enclosed spreadsheet, OSE Budget
- Held Routine Executive Staff Meeting and updated slides for next meeting September 09
- CEB contract reworked
- Admin filed in HabLab Office
Tue Oct 03, 2017
- OSE Standard Identification Codes (SIC)
- Created Category: Routing
- Added Disclaimer to 2013 DPV / Intern Tracker
- Created Routing Protocol and notified Exec. Staff, OSE Organization and Operations Manual
- Employee Benefits - compiled and forwarded 3 healthcare quotes to 3rd party consultant
- Updated for Sept 5th Routine Executive Staff Meeting
- Marcin Biography and head shots sent to The Feast, updated OSE Schedule information with The Feast Draft Timeline
- Budget - Sept 5th, 9AM meeting with Catherine scheduled
- Wednesday Blog Update Compiling Document
Fri Sept 29, 2017
- OSE Meeting Minutes: IP Legal Discussions and Education
- Created Category:OSE Meeting Minutes and added to OSE Organization and Operations Manual in section 5.1.2- Meetings
- Added Steel order to LifeTrac 6 Parts Order and added link to LifeTrac 6
- Ongoing coordination with TechCrunch Makers
- Cloverdale (402-571-8824) needs 24 hours before able to provide pick up date
- Received 3rd shipping quote - UShip $15,000
- 1st quote - Freightquote, BBB, Yelp
- 2nd quote - Unishippers $775 without tarps - two or three day lag time to locate a truck for pickup
- Halter Transportation does not operate in NE - updated Vendor Database
Goals for the Week:
- Benefits
- Step Instructions and Sample Deliverables
Recap Last Week:
- Continue working ADP, third week
- Step Instructions ongoing
Tues Sept 26, 2017
- Removed dead-end links from OSE Organization and Operations Manual
- Edits on OSE Standard Identification Codes (SIC) and OSE Organization and Operations Manual
- Changed organization from persons responsibile to functional area
Thur Sept 21, 2017
- Gnucash
- Gnucash - Recording a purchase not paid for - Go to Vendor, bill, Invoice Information is the vendor's information, post the invoice to record it
- Gnucash - Expenses
- Bench - Outsource accounting with a bookkeeper, seen here New York Times
- QuickenBooks and BofA
- Created OSE Quarterly and update operating budget, internal document here - OSE Budget
- Updated Material, RFQ, and Work Requisition with examples
- Created and forwarded to ED, PL, DPV - LifeTrac 6 Order Form
- Order places, See LifeTrac 6 Product Development Board or LifeTrac 6
- Updated LifeTrac 6 Product Development Board with BOM and Req Form, steps 44 & 47.