September 2005 Issue
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ECBOR President, Dave Myers, and ECBOR President Elect, Don DeShano updated the Board on the negotiations for the purchase of the Alpha Drive property. MLS motion passed to adopt a resolution to make an immediate bid to purchase Alpha Drive by authorized representative Dave Myers. ECBOR motion passed to ratify the MLS resolution to purchase the Alpha Drive property.

The ECBOR Finance Committee met on Thursday, August 4, 8:30 AM, at the Board office to review the six-month budget. Each line item was reviewed but no adjustments were necessary. The ECBOR and MLS second quarter 2005 financials were included in the packet for review. Both were filed for audit.

ECBOR motion passed to ratify the CPI index reflecting an increase in local Board dues by 2.5%, increasing to $169. Julie informed the Board the 2006 State dues are raising by $5. The 2006 Board dues will be: Local $169, State $125, and NAR $84 equaling $378. ECBOR motion passed to bill the voluntary RPAC contribution on the annual dues. The contribution amount will reflect what the contributor paid for 2004 RPAC.

The Marketing Committee has discussed researching a Board owned advertising vehicle. ECBOR motion passed to table the issue at this time and research the possibilities at the NAR convention. Julie advised the Board the Elkhart County Board of REALTORS® will be hosting a Professional Standards Seminar November 10, 2005 at the Bayer Federal Credit Union building in Elkhart . Board members are encouraged to attend. Continuing education credits are available.

ECBOR motion passed to have Board council draft a letter to EGIX regarding the voice mail system problems that members are experiencing. Julie will also investigate other potential vendors to use.

The Board discussed the Reciprocity agreement with the Northeastern MLS and did not amend the original agreement allowing for a fee to be charged for out of county listings.

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.

MLS motion passed to approve applications from Kosciusko Reciprocity office, Logan Rogers Realty, Ernie Rogers, Participant and Re/Max Partners, Ken Leatherman, Participant.

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on September 8, 2005 at 8:30 AM at the Board Office.

RECENT INACTIVE AGENTS:

Rhonda Boot - Century 21 Landmark
Michael Long - Coldwell Banker Anchor
Kevin Williams - Prudential One Realty

ON THE MOVE:

Jessica Rogers moved from Re/Max Realty Marketing to A Progressive Realty
Patti Shrider transferred from Prudential One to Coldwell Banker Anchor

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