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BLACK HILLS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June 13, 2014
Approved

Call to Order: President Bart Miller called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 a.m. in the Association Office. All
officers and directors were present.

Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was said.

REALTOR Pledge The REALTOR pledge was said.

Agenda: Lisa Mueller-Cox made a motion to approve the agenda. Stuart Martin seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.

Minutes: It was noted the May 9, 2014 minutes were approved by email vote and have been distributed.

Membership Applications:
New REALTOR: Jolene Anthony, The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Sherry Haggerty, The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Mikala Kulesza, VIP Properties, LLC
New MLS Only: Carri Odle, Century21 American Real Estate

Kelly Howie moved to approve the applications pending completion of all membership requirements. Karen Jones
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Financial Report: Lisa Mueller-Cox presented financial statements for May and moved to receive as presented.
Shawn Wood seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Unfinished Business:

Affiliate Member Challenge: Directors were reminded of the new affiliate member challenge. Regarding 2015 Affiliate
Sponsorship Opportunities, Directors decided to continue the monthly breakfast and leave the sponsorship amounts the
same at $1500 for major events of ROTY, Installation, and one RPAC event, and $500 for monthly breakfast.

New Business

Committee Reports:

Technology Committee: Tony Hensley brought forth a recommendation to modify MLS Rule 15.3.11 as follows:
Section 15.3.11. Display of expired, withdrawn, pending, and sold listings is prohibited with the exception of the BHAR
feed to RPR only.

Kelly Howie moved to approve the recommendation as stated; Chris Long seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.

Tony Hensley brought the second recommendation to Directors: in regard to IDX Agreements "Each URL that receives a
separate IDX feed under their broker, requires a separate IDX agreement".

Kelly Howie moved to approve the recommendation as stated; Shawn Wood seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.

Affiliate Appreciation: Karen Jones gave a summary report to Directors on the May 20th event.

RPAC Committee: Bart Miller reported the Speakeasy Thank You event was well attended and office
coordinators continue to work on collecting investments. It was noted the RPAC Golf Event is scheduled for July 17th.

BHAR Outreach: Alicen Dupont reported on the upcoming July 15th Poker Tournament noting all proceeds will
benefit the Cornerstone Rescue Mission.



SDAR Meetings Update: The delay to the Issues Mobilization policy changes and Realtor Emeritus were
reported on.

Building Task Force: Bart Miller reported the on the Indebtedness Vote, which passed with 83 Yes, 68 No.

Kelly Howie moved to have the Building Task force seek preapproval and financing options for indebtedness up to
$250,000 for the purchase or construction of a new association building. Shawn Wood seconded the motions which
passed unanimously.

Kelly Howie moved to appoint the active BHAR President to represent the purchase of a new building with no
compensation. Lisa Mueller-Cox seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Broker Meeting Update: Kelly Howie provided an overview of the Owner/Broker meeting recently held with Black Hills
and Mt. Rushmore AORs brokers.

ROTY, Spirit of Cooperation, Rising Star Process: Kelly Howie and Chris Long provided thoughts on the process.
Directors asked for the current application and score cards to be sent to them and will table the discussion until next
month.

Other:

Bart Miller shared that he has put his name in for SDAR Secretary-Treasurer position.

Mediation/ethics, membership numbers and meeting attendance, and under contract information were provided to the
group.

Lisa Muller-Cox moved to adjourn; Stuart Martin seconded the motion which passed unanimously.


Amy Bochman
Executive Vice President
Black Hills Association of REALTORS

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