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=== ESA MOI === | === ESA MOI === | ||
| + | * https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/MoU_ESA | ||
* Discussion about the draft document and the feedback given on chat discussion. | * Discussion about the draft document and the feedback given on chat discussion. | ||
| − | * | + | ** Adam has expressed the opinion that the word "enforce" in Exhibit A could be changed to "use". The reasons are: 1. the MoI(U) doesn't give either organization power to enforce anything. 2. OSGeo shouldn't be about enforcing things, with external organizations - we can lead, mentor, encourage... |
| + | ** During the meeting the wording was discussed. The word "enforce" is on ESA side and we agreed that this is ok on OSGeo side (actually in our favor as open source community). Some organizations need/use such language on regulations. | ||
* ACTION: Codrina to send an e-mail to the board mailing list with the draft to make it publicly available (Done) [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2023-July/013324.html] | * ACTION: Codrina to send an e-mail to the board mailing list with the draft to make it publicly available (Done) [https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2023-July/013324.html] | ||
| − | * ACTION: Angelos to open a motion to approve | + | * ACTION: Angelos to open a motion to approve (Done) |
| + | * Motion open on Loomio: https://www.loomio.com/p/QlL45DxV/motion-to-approve-the-memorandum-of-intent-with-the-european-space-agency | ||
=== Code sprint announce === | === Code sprint announce === | ||
Revision as of 00:27, 3 August 2023
This board meeting is scheduled Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 18:00 UTC through Jitsi, a record of motions is preserved on Loomio and actions on the OSGeo todo issue tracker.
Agenda
Current items
- roll call
- appoint meeting chair, meeting scribe/secretary
- Review and approve past minutes
- Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) Secretariat at UN-Habitat request
- Bolsena code sprint request for €2,000 EUR
- OpenGIS harmonization initiative
- GeoMajas project status
- Sponsors relationship maintenance
- ESA MOI
- Code sprint announcement
- EU CRA directive [1]
- Add your topic here
Minutes
- Presiding: Angelos
- Scribing: all
- Attending: Michael, Vicky, Angelos, Marco, Ariel, Rajat, Codrina
- Guests: John Gitau (UN habitat), Jody, Lior Kaplan
Review and approve past minutes
Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) Secretariat at UN-Habitat request
- Short introduction to GLTN and STDM
- Arnulf helping since 2014
- ACTION: Angelos to contact the UN committee, then provide feedback to John about volunteers (Done).
- http://gltn.net/2016/10/22/meet-the-partner-open-source-geospatial-foundation-osgeo/
- https://gltn.net/gltn-partners-3/#professional
Bolsena code sprint request
- Bolsena_Code_Sprint_2023#Sponsoring
- https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/board/2023-July/013312.html
- ACTION: Angelos to make a motion on Loomio (Done).
- Motion open on Loomio: https://www.loomio.com/p/FQ7Ty1u3/motion-to-approve-bolsena-code-sprint-request-for-2000-euros
OpenGIS harmonization initiative
- Discussion about the approved budget and the results of FOSS4G code sprint.
- The board will discuss through e-mail about the path forward.
GeoMajas project status
- https://git.osgeo.org/gitea/osgeo/todo/issues/158
- GeoMajas is listed as a community project now, not active lately.
Sponsors relationship maintenance
- Lior Kaplan volunteering to help with sponsor contacting and update
- Vicky will share the information with Lior
- Discussion about a sponsors working group
- Follow up on sponsorship packs idea, so that sponsors can know at which events they will be visible.
- MOTION: Lior to become a member of the Finance Committee and have access to the sponsor's information. Motion by Michael, seconded by Angelos, all in favor. Approved during the meeting.
- ACTION Angelos to move to Loomio and get everyone to vote (Done).
- Motion open on Loomio: https://www.loomio.com/p/ZkUPCQAi/motion-for-lior-kaplan-to-become-a-member-of-the-finance-committee-and-have-access-to-the-sponsor-s-information-
ESA MOI
- https://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/MoU_ESA
- Discussion about the draft document and the feedback given on chat discussion.
- Adam has expressed the opinion that the word "enforce" in Exhibit A could be changed to "use". The reasons are: 1. the MoI(U) doesn't give either organization power to enforce anything. 2. OSGeo shouldn't be about enforcing things, with external organizations - we can lead, mentor, encourage...
- During the meeting the wording was discussed. The word "enforce" is on ESA side and we agreed that this is ok on OSGeo side (actually in our favor as open source community). Some organizations need/use such language on regulations.
- ACTION: Codrina to send an e-mail to the board mailing list with the draft to make it publicly available (Done) [2]
- ACTION: Angelos to open a motion to approve (Done)
- Motion open on Loomio: https://www.loomio.com/p/QlL45DxV/motion-to-approve-the-memorandum-of-intent-with-the-european-space-agency
Code sprint announce
- Already published on the website [3].
- We need to make a follow up announcement with QGIS and Pangeo participation.
- ACTION: Angelos to follow up on e-mail (Done)
EU CRA directive
- https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/qgis-psc/2023-July/010092.html
- We need to raise awareness of this issue.
- ACTION: Angelos to plan a working session to involve projects and committees and prepare material for reaching out. Proposed date Thu 3rd August 18:00UTC or 13:00UTC. (Done)
Actions
IRC Log
- no log, Jitsi meeting