July/August 2005 Issue
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The MLS Finance Committee met on June 13, 2:00 PM, at the Board office to review the six-month budget. They made minor adjustments to some line items but did not make any changes impacting charges to members. They also recommended the MLS integrate the new Iboxes into inventory on an as needed basis instead of exchanging the old boxes for new boxes. They discussed the cost of the desktop software and put the price at $125.00 with some opportunity for savings.

The MLS Board supported the delay of the desktop software until the latest version is available. The delivery date is set for August 29 th . The no photo policy was reviewed and the Board upheld the current policy with some internal administrative adjustments. A market statistic report was reviewed and Julie informed the Board this report is now available to all members instead of just Brokers.

MLS motion passed to give members until August 1, 2005 to change any photos on active listings that currently have information on the photo.

MLS motion passed to allow agents to enter contact information in the agent remarks section of the MLS due to the limitations of the Paragon system.

The MLS has completed the audit of the lock box system with 100% of offices reporting. The MLS will be billing for 55 lock boxes offices were not able to account for.

A letter from Karl Berron, the State Association's Governmental Affairs Director, was discussed. The letter addressed the licensing requirements for Home Inspectors and asked for help from the membership in getting the message of licensing requirement out to all inspectors as the grandfather time period is over the end of 2005.

ECBOR motion passed as of January 2006, the Board will require any new Affiliate applicants, required by law to be licensed, to submit proof of appropriate licensing when joining the Board. Julie will submit the rule for NAR comment when the By-laws are submitted for review.

MLS motion passed to approve the recommendation of the building task force to purchase property located on Alpha Drive to serve as the Board of Realtors and MLS office. Further, authority is given to the MLS President, Kent Miller and the Board President, Dave Myers to carry out the negotiations necessary to facilitate the purchase of the building. This includes the negotiations of the Purchase Price, Date of Possession, down payment, loan amount and any terms applicable to the financing and lease agreement. ECBOR motion passed to ratify the motion of the MLS to purchase the building located on Alpha Drive.

Dave Myers, the President of the Board, facilitated a discussion regarding what the local government is planning in terms of Land Use Issues. The Board felt it was very important to keep an eye on this issue and become as involved as needed in the process of developing regulations.

Motion passed to approve Kosciusko Reciprocity Office Application for Prickett's Properties, Vicki Prickett, Participant.

Motion passed to approve Affiliate Keypad Application for Radon Remedy, Karla Newman Affiliate.

RECENT INACTIVE AGENTS:

Sean Cantzler, Coldwell Banker Anchor
Steven Cikara, Prudential One Realty
Don Green, Prudential One Realty
Kenneth Hershberger, Prudential One
Michael Stutzman, Troyer & Associates
Lynda Galvan, Century 21 Landmark
David Spangler, Cressy & Everett
Dawn Wilfong, Prudential One Realty

ON THE MOVE:

Lynn Hachey transferred from Prudential One to Re/Max Excellence
Sarah Lambdin moved from River Walk Realty to Century 21 Landmark Realty
Linda (Presswood) Conrath from Home Gallery REALTORS to Homeward Bound Real Estate
Erika Moore from Riverwalk Realty to Cressy & Everett

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