====== August 9, 2026 ======
Present: Bernard, Nick, Don, Toast, Ivy, Serenity, Jamie, Maggie H., Tara L. Reyna, Ilya, Danzale, Romario
====== Meet and Greet ======
Maggie H: first meeting, from Ann Arbor MI, lived in a college co-op and have interest in them.
Serenity: we have a 4 hour per week labor requirement.
Bernard: we also have a harassment policy that we follow.
discussion of member review policy
Toast: when are you looking to move in?
Maggie: i have a flexible living situation, but id like a whole unit ideally.
Tara: next week if possible.
Reyna: we can touch base after the meeting
Serenity: Romario, do you have any questions?
Romario: yes, i have a few.
one, what utilities are covered under rent, and how long are leases usually?
Serenity: we cover water and gas, but electricity and Internet is up to you.
Ivy: we have our own wifi, but its not as good in certain areas so u may want to get ur own.
Romario: is there roommate matching?
Serenity: yes, our membership coordinator handles this.
Reyna: i try to introduce prospective roommates.
Romario: what about deposits?
Reyna: 1 month rent. move in costs are a deposit plus first months rent, and first month's rent will be prorated if you move in.
Romario: and lease lengths?
Reyna: starting off its 6 months or a year, but we have exceptions for shorter leases, and longer leases need house approval.
Serenity: anything else?
Romario: nope!
Tara and Romario were accepted
====== Review of Minutes ======
minutes read and approved
====== Wiki Updates & Announcements ======
Toast: Yarrow is having a going away party on the 15th!
Ivy: Jamie is our new treasurer!
Bernard: please try not to smoke in the meeting area during meetings, some folks have asthma and breathing issues.
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