Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® and Multiple Listing Service

Call to Order

A meeting of the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Board of Directors was convened by Emily Clark, President at 10:02am on March 6th, 2024 at the Association office. A quorum was present, and the following actions were taken:

Approval of Minutes

MOTION: To approve the January 31st, 2024 Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Board of Directors meeting minutes.

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to approve the January 31st, 2024 Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Board of Directors meeting minutes.

Reports

Reports

MOTION: To approve the reports as prepared. 

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to approve the reports as prepared.

Membership Report 

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Finance Committee Report

Community & Member Engagement Group Report

Vacation Rental Committee Report

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Report

Housing Advocacy Group Report

Public Policy Committee Report

MLS Board of Directors Report

January 31st, 2024 MLS Board of Directors meeting minutes

Martha's Vineyard Advisory Group Report

Will be added after 3/5 meeting

Financials 

2023 Year End Financials

Security Camera Proposal

MOTION: To approve the recommendation from the Finance Committee to add security cameras to the building by Cape Cod Alarm.

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to approve the recommendation from the Finance Committee to add security cameras to the building by Cape Cod Alarm.

Membership & Dues Memo

Association Business 

Programs and Events Update

Leadership Academy

Let's Get Ethical Event

ABR

Zoomed In on Real Estate Live Summit

Buyer Agency Agreement Discussion

GUEST: Nathan Gorton, CEO of the Washington REALTORS

Leadership Reports

President Report

Leadership Development Committee Appointments

MOTION: To approve the following  appointments to the Leadership Development Committee:

• Hildur Thompson
• Greg Kiely
• Tom Kwasniak
• Tori Harrison
• Karen Rezendes
• Shannon Buss
  
  They will join Chair Courtney Marek.

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to approve the appointments to the Leadership Development Committee.

Investment Committee Appointments

MOTION: To accept the CCIAOR President's appointments to the 2024 Investment Committee:

• Steve Seaver
• Todd Machnik
• Hildur Thompson

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to approve the appointments to the Investment Committee.

CEO Review Committee Appointments

MOTION: To approve the Executive Committee recommendations for appointments to the 2024 CEO Review Committee.

• Mari Sennott for a two-year term (2024-2025) to fill the CCIAOR Board Members seat
• Blake Decker for a two-year term (2024-2025) to fill the past Committee Chair/Board seat.
  
  They would join current members: Chair Courtney Marek, Jo-Ellen Erickson, and Wendy Beaulieu.

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to approve the appointments to the CEO Review Committee.

MLS Tour Revamp Update & Task Force Recommendation

This is for information only as a task force does not need Board approval, per the bylaws.

President Emily Clark has created a task force to revamp MLS Tours. 

The task force appointed is comprised of:

• Kerrin LaFrance, Chair
• Amy Harbeck
• Kathy Fisher
• Dave Hunter
• Stephanie Souza
• Brittany Lopes
  
  At least one more appointment with outstanding asks.

Awards Committee Appointments

This is for information only as Awards Committee appointments are the purview of the Board President, per the Policy Manual.

President Emily Clark appointed the following to the Awards Committee:

• Steve Seaver as the Board appointment
• Annie Blatz as the Past President appointment
  
  They join the appointees by their position: Chair Laura Clements, Pam Roberts (Good Neighbor, last recipient still active), and Debbie McDevitt Hays (Chuck Lockhart DSA).

President-Elect Report 

Settlement Roundtable

CEO Report

Litigation Updates & Discussion

• Update on Broker Meetings
• DOJ Brief

Adjourn 

MOTION: Made by B. Greer, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:52pm.