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C WHBA DIGEST
CWHBA FOUNDATION
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A letter from our President
CWHBA FOUNDATION CWHBA is proud to announce that we have formed a new entity, the Central Washington Home Builders Association Foundation. The foundation will serve as a resource to students, the residential construction industry, and the citizens of the Central Washington region. Our mission is to support and develop the future of the Central Washington construction workforce and facilitate the charitable activities of the residential construction industry. With the formation of this new foundation we will be seeking trustees to serve on the foundation board. Please read on to see the magnificent work the Association will be working to accomplish. If serving on the foundation is of interest to you, please contact the CWHBA office. The Central Washington Home Builders Association Foundation is organized exclusively as a private charitable foundation within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. All contributions to the foundation are tax deductible. What the Foundation Does: • Scholarship Program • Charitable Activities • Fundraising Events
• Construction Industry Training and Education • Rebuilding Following a Disaster
Scholarship Program Scholarships will be awarded every year for the upcoming fall semester. The focus of the Central Washington Home Builders Association Foundation is to help ensure the future of the residential building industry. Each year, the foundation will award scholarships to students who are enrolled in construction programs in technical and trade schools, colleges, and universities. Young adults graduating from career and technical programs and our colleges and universities are the future business owners who in turn hire employees and pay taxes. Donations to the General Fund allow the Foundation’s Trustees to award scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled in construction-related programs. Construction Industry Training and Education We’ve seen the headlines, and the construction industry is witnessing it first hand: the construction industry is in demand of employees. The Trustees will work with school districts and technical programs to incorporate construction programs into their high school curriculums, and serve as a resource to school districts that choose to offer building programs toHome theirLending students.
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The Foundation works on developing additional training and education programs to aide in the development of the construction workforce. Charitable Activities
Ellensburg Team Home Builders Association Yakima Team Manager Central Washington builders have a long history Branch of giving back to their communities and state.
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Home Loan Officer NMLS 117342 NMLS 770350 NMLS 92126 CALL 509-933-5481 The Foundation is available as a resource to communities that have suffered major disasters such 509-933-5484 CALLto 509-426-6109 as flooding orCALL wildfires and can provide information residents on the rebuilding process. Our
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Construction Industry Training and Education We’ve seen the headlines, and the construction industry is witnessing it first hand: the construction industry is in demand of employees. The Trustees will work with school districts and technical programs to incorporate construction programs into their high school curriculums, and serve as a resource to school districts that choose to offer building programs to their students. The Foundation works on developing additional training and education programs to aide in the development of the construction workforce. Charitable Activities Central Washington Home Builders Association builders have a long history of giving back to their communities and state. Rebuilding Following a Disaster The Foundation is available as a resource to communities that have suffered major disasters such as flooding or wildfires and can provide information to residents on the rebuilding process. Our publication, Rebuilding Following a Disaster, provides information and resources including agencies to contact for help and how to hire a reputable contractor. Immediate resources needed after a disaster are funded through the foundation. Grant applications for projects including: ramps, and other projects needed to provide safe housing. Fundraising Events Have fun while supporting the Central Washington Home Builders Association Foundation. All CWHBA events that have historically had a charitable partner would now partner directly with the CWHBA Foundation.
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CWHBA Digest | Connections
Staff of CWHBA Be sure to welcome our newest staff members to the Association. Please turn to page 20 for all the details.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER Carly Faul cfaul@cwhba.org (509) 952-3528
MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Chascidi White cwhite@cwhba.org (509) 949-8346
KITTITAS CHAPTER COORDINATOR Roxanne Brady rbrady@cwhba.org (509) 856-4844
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Joe Walsh jwalsh@cwhba.org (509) 945-0709
SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Lexi Mitchell lmitchell@cwhba.org
COMMUNICATIONS Dustin Berg dberg@cwhba.org (509) 901-9735
Past Presidents 1956 Lloyd Hammerstad 1957 Lloyd Hammerstad 1958 Paul Cook 1959 Robert Wallingford 1960 Leland Campbell 1961 Kenneth Matson 1962 Lloyd Hammerstad 1963 Lloyd Hammerstad 1964 Dwight Drumwright 1965 Marvin Evans 1966 Thomas Hughes, Jr. 1967 Homer Rushmore 1968 Homer Rushmore 1969 R. A. Waldbauer 1970 R. A. Waldbauer 1971 Homer Rushmore 1972 Fred Hammerstad 1973 Fred Hammerstad 1974 R. A. Waldbauer 1975 R. A. Waldbauer 1976 Clarence Corbin 1977 Pete Samuelson 1978 Dale Nunley 1979 Dale Nunley 1980 Frank Claughton 1981 Vince Vaughn 1982 Mark Strosahl 1983 Craig Shultz 1984 Lew Miller 1985 Bruce Carpenter 1986 Larry Thacker
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1987 Lou Alderman 1988 Derek Kelly 1989 Dennis Kelly 1990 Jerry Sturgill 1991 Peter Dell 1992 John Corning 1993 Lou Alderman 1994 Greg Stevenson 1995 Allan Gohl 1996 Eric Clark 1997 Dick Huber 1998 Brad Hendrix 1999 Jan Dell 2000 Mike Elliott 2001 Joe Walsh 2002 Joe Walsh 2003 Jim Thomas 2004 Craig Rath 2005 Mitch Williams 2006 Jerry Martens 2007 Kevin Patrick 2008 Matt Willard 2009 Matt Willard 2010 Justin Wolff 2011 Steve Senger 2012 Keegan Harris 2013 Bradley Meyer 2014 Kelly Coons 2015 Kelly Coons 2016 Dale Turner
2017 Board of Directors
IN THIS ISSUE
President Dereck Nelson DH Construction & Assoc., LLC
Tour of Homes Wrap-Up
Past President Dale Turner D J Turner Construction Co. Vice-President Kathy Wilson Allen First American Title Secretary/Treasurer Ryan Moore Conover Insurance
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Hard Hat Happy Hour
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Yakima County Water
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Yakima City Council
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Kittitas Advocacy
BIAW Director Rep. Ron Pelson Traditional Designs, Inc. National Director Rep. Kevin Patrick Patrick Construction, Inc. Directors: Clint Adamson Pleasant Ridge Construction Kelly Coons Cornerstone Contractors Mike Canonge AMC Construction, LLC Ernesto Gonzalez Gonzalez & Sons Carpentry, LLC Jared Jones Copper Hills Construction, LLC Matt Willard Town & Country Homes, LLC Steve Senger CGB, CGP, Master CGP, CAPS SC Design
Event Calendar
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11/6 – NCW Career and Education Fair – CWHBA sponsoring the Construction Trades Zone @Wenatchee Valley College 11/29 Holiday Hard Hat Happy Hour Kittitas Chapter @Suncadia 3/9-3/11 2018 HOME & GARDEN SHOW™ @Yakima Sundome 3/17-3/18 2018 DOZER DAY® @State Fair Park
Roger Walters Pro-Build Wenatchee
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CWHBA MEMBER SINCE
2014 2014 2007 2012 2010 2003 2014 2015 2014 2016 1996 1997 2009 1991 1992 2016 2015 2014 2005 2012 2014 2014 2015 2005 2009 2014 2016 1994 2005 1996 2014 1993 2012 2012 1991 1997 2000 2008 2013 2016 1993 2014 2014 2003 2016 1994 1986 2014 2012 2016 1991 1998 1996 2014 2014 2003 2014 2005 2005 2014 1993 2014 2014 2012 1999 2015 2015 2014 2014 2008
Abbott’s Printing, Inc......................................................... Advanced Digital Imaging.................................................. Advantage Dirt Contractors, Inc........................................ Ag Pro Repair & Fabrication, Inc........................................ All Phase Electric, Inc......................................................... All Valley Sheet Metal, Inc.................................................. Allemandi Construction, Inc............................................... Alpine Masonry, LLC........................................................... Always Transport, Inc......................................................... American Builders............................................................... Anderson Rock & Demolition............................................. Apple Tree Construction, LLC............................................ Arbor Care Lawn & Pest Control........................................ Bemis Appliance................................................................. Berg Remodeling & Homes................................................. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Bob Powers........... Blueline Manufacturing Co., Inc......................................... BOA Construction Company............................................... Bob Hall’s Auto Dealerships............................................... Brad Mitchell Masonry......................................................... BTO Construction................................................................ Builders FirstSource / Pro-Build - Wenatchee.................. Bullseye Carpentry, LLC..................................................... Burrows Tractor................................................................... Caliber Home Loans............................................................ Cascade Concrete Products, Inc........................................ Cashmere Plumbing............................................................ Central Nursery, Inc............................................................ City of Union Gap................................................................ Cliff’s Septic Tank Service.................................................. Clover Construction Company............................................ Coastal Farm & Home Supply, LLC..................................... Competitive Plumbing........................................................ Concrete Ingenuity, Inc...................................................... Conover Insurance.............................................................. Curfman Steel Corporation................................................. Custom Tile Works, Inc....................................................... Davis Pump & Electric Motors, Inc..................................... Day Wireless Systems......................................................... Designs, LTD....................................................................... Dilbeck Electric, Inc............................................................ Dodge Foam & Coatings, Inc.............................................. Dusty’s Nursery & Company............................................... Elegant Landscaping & Design, LLC.................................. Evergreen Machine & Fabrication, Inc............................... F & M Construction Co., Inc................................................ Fidelity Title Company........................................................ France & Company.............................................................. Garner & Garner Construction, LLC................................... Gesa Credit Union............................................................... Gray Surveying & Engineering, Inc.................................... Great Floors......................................................................... H D Fowler Company, Inc................................................... H2 Pre-Cast, Inc................................................................. Hale & Long General Contractors....................................... HLA Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc............................ I.E.S Doors........................................................................... Ideal Lumber........................................................................ Invisible Ink......................................................................... Irrigation Technology & Control, Inc.................................. Isaak’s Home Furnishings, Inc............................................ J & K Earthworks, LLC......................................................... J L Smith Company.............................................................. J T Custom Homes, LLC...................................................... J L Thomas Construction..................................................... Just Right Cleaning & Construction.................................... KB & Co., LLC...................................................................... Kennedy Transportation..................................................... Keyhole Security, Inc.......................................................... Kinter Electric, Inc..............................................................
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NEW MEMBERS |
All American Restoration, LLC Aurora Quality Buildings, Inc. Baxter Construction, LLC -Heath Sandall Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Shelly Parker Burrows Tractor - Will Adams Caliber Home Loans Ty Beaudry Carlisle Classic Homes Cascade Mechanical Contractors, Inc. DAVA Construction, LLC Dynamic Metals, Inc. Elliott Insurance Service, Inc. - Craig Field Elliott Insurance Service, Inc. - Jim Gibbons Elliott Insurance Service, Inc. Brent Schmitten Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Kim Reilly
CWHBA MEMBER SINCE
2014 1987 2007 2014 2014 1991 2013 2014 2013 1987 2016 2003 1997 1998 1993 2002 2014 1996 2011 1994 2015 1987 2014 2006 1998 2007 2014 2007 2014 2013 2000 2014 2007 1987 1997 2015 2007 2015 1991 2015 2013 1995 2016 2003 2014 2015 2010 2005 2012 1994 2016 2002 2014 1994 2002 2011 2015 2003 2014 1978 2016 2014 1993 2004 2015 1998 2004 2014 2002
Kittitas County Habitat for Humanity....................................... Kline Construction & Associates, LLC...................................... Kraft Construction..................................................................... Lake Interiors............................................................................. Mallett Sheet Metal & Roofing.................................................. Mark Helms Construction.......................................................... Matheus Lumber Company, Inc................................................ McKinney Glass, Inc.................................................................. Merle Graham Construction, LLC............................................. MG Wagner Co., Inc.................................................................. MH Electric, Inc......................................................................... Elliott Insurance Service, Inc.................................................... Mobile Fleet Service, Inc.......................................................... Morgan & Son Earthmoving, Inc............................................... Morton’s Supply, Inc................................................................. MWR Company........................................................................... North Valley Mechanical, Inc.................................................... O I C of Washington................................................................... Palazzo Properties, LTD............................................................ Patrick Construction, Inc.......................................................... Paul’s AIR f/x, LTD..................................................................... Perfect Pavers........................................................................... Pillar Development II, LLC......................................................... Precision Paving & Grading, Inc............................................... Premier Paint & Floor Covering, Inc......................................... Puget Sound Energy.................................................................. R J S Construction, Inc.............................................................. Reality Homes, Inc.................................................................... Rent-Me Storage, LLC aka Wenatchee Rent Me...................... Repin Construction, LLC........................................................... Riley Brothers, Inc..................................................................... Robert’s Electrical, Inc............................................................. Roto-Rooter Plumbers aka Bushnell Plumbing, Inc................. Rowland Construction Co......................................................... Roy Construction....................................................................... Sage Homes............................................................................... Scout Lake Construction.......................................................... Sherwin-Williams Co................................................................ Shuel’s Wholesale Lumber Co.................................................. Skybear Enterprises Inc........................................................... Steel Structures America, Inc................................................... Stegeman Electric..................................................................... Stimac Construction, Inc.......................................................... Summit Crest Construction, LLC.............................................. T&T Construction....................................................................... Tamarack Springs Construction............................................... Tanna By Design........................................................................ Terrell Brothers Construction, LLC........................................... Thermall Heating & Cooling...................................................... Tim Eglin Construction, Inc. aka Diversified Builders............. Titan Electrical, LLC.................................................................. TNG Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC....................................... Tollefson Construction, Inc...................................................... Torkelson Construction, Inc..................................................... Town and Country Homes, LLC................................................ Tri-Ply Construction, LLC.......................................................... Umpqua Bank HLD.................................................................... Valley Floor Company, Inc........................................................ Valley Lumber............................................................................ Valley Title Guarantee............................................................... Van Belle Excavating, LLC........................................................ Whitebird Construction, Inc..................................................... Wilbert Precast, Inc.................................................................. Windermere Real Estate/Ellensburg......................................... Woods Ace Hardware................................................................ Yakima Federal Savings and Loan............................................ Yakima Housing Authority........................................................ Yakima Valley Cabinets............................................................. Yakima Valley Publishing, Inc...................................................
Please take a moment to welcome our newest members to the association! (509) 367-3407 (360) 658-3687 (509) 452-2464 (307) 277-6210 (509) 888-0355 (206) 375-2867 (509) 682-5923 (509) 669-1078 (509) 653-2727 (509) 248-7711 (509) 248-7711 (509) 248-7711 (509) 319-2778 (509) 319-2778
Gellatly Insurance Services Hartwig Construction, Inc. Italstone Marble & Granite J K Home Designs Johnson’s Glass & Upholstery, LLC Keller Williams Realty Nunes Group Kimberly Morrier Lakeside Heating AC & Hearth Products, Inc. Puterbaugh Construction Quality Water Systems, LLC Ridgeline Roofing & Construction, LLC Shephard Plumbing, LLC Taylor and Son Construction, Inc. University Auto Center Valley Construction and Consultant, Inc.
(509) 248-7711 (509) 829-6224 (509) 469-8678 (509) 457-3639 (509) 925-3777 (425) 785-6286 (509) 682-2128 (509) 882-2419 509-577-1589 (509) 731-9637 (509) 728-3403 (509) 969-5391 (509) 962-7151 (509) 966-1200
thank you
It has been a pleasure working with all of you the past few months. I know How much time and energy goes into these homes and being a part of this event. Thank you for your patience and willingness to work hard together to make this year a success. I have gotten to know some of you very well over the years and others this was our first chapter! I want all of you to know what positive feedback the Association has received from the public and our membership. I also want you to know how grateful I am to have had a Tour of Homes™ family that is so driven, passionate and dedicated to continuing the success of this fantastic community building event and helping to grow our industry! A big thank you goes out to Justin Wolff of New Creation Construction, LLC for going above and beyond this year to lend a hand anytime needed, help with planning, leading the troops in creating another fun and memorable Appreciation & Awards Dinner and a good reminder of why we are all so passionate about our industry!
Builder Bus Blast
Tour festivities began with the Builder Bus Blast and Judging on September 6th. We had a great turnout of builders and committee members this year. This outing allows the builders to see what everyone else has been working so hard all year long to showcase on the tour. Eric Miller of ADA Boomer Construction & Wineries Express, LLC donated his time and shuttle services, allowing everyone to travel comfortably together, great memories made. In the last hours builders came together and helped each other out, that’s what this is al about!
Tour of Homes™ Planning Crew Chair - Justin Wolff New Creation Construction, LLC Ryan Moore Conover Insurance Connie Falon Miller & Assoc. Wealth Manag. Kathy Wilson Allen First American Title of Yakima
Appreciation & Awards Dinner
On Friday, September 8th, the CWHBA membership gathered in celebration for the 2017 Yakima Valley Tour of Homes™ at Cascade Garden for our annual Appreciation & Awards Dinner. It was an evening of comradery and laughter, friendships and community. A fine group of CWHBA members worked hard to make this evening special and meaningful, and that it was. Ryan Moore of Conover Insurance & Secretary/Treasurer for CWHBA joined us as our emcee this year, just the right touch! It’s brought a warm feeling, watching this event grow and see so many new connections take place because of the tour.
Melissa Brewer MB Interior Designs, LLC Chris Lydin Apple Valley Well Drilling, Inc. Greg Boutain Yakima Federal Savings & Loan Chris Nass Structural Components Mandi Klise Conover Insurance
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ce Bollinger & Jim Mott of Bollinger Construction were brought over from Wenatchee to determine who should be honored for a variety of awards for the 2017 Tour of Homes™ Judged Awards. Judges determined which class each home would best fit into, this was no easy task. Each home was critiqued on design/ aesthetics, functionality/layout, craftsmanship, use of innovative products & space, creativity and coordinating all elements together. Thank you to our judges for volunteering your time and expertise.
and the Judged Award Winners are… EXTERIOR APPEAL & LIVING SPACE A: Gust Builders B: American Builders C: American Builders REMODEL: Baxter Construction
A: DH Construction & Associates B: Copper Hills Construction C: Lexar Homes REMODEL: New Creation Const.
INTERIOR DESIGN A: Catalyss Homes B: Baron Homes C: Apple Tree Construction REMODEL: Mark Helms Const.
MASTER SUITE A: DH Construction & Associates B: American Builders C: American Builders REMODEL: New Creation Const.
STAGING A: Catalyss Homes B: Baron Homes C: Lexar Homes REMODEL: Baxter Const.
BEST IN CLASS A: Catalyss Homes B: Baron Homes C: Apple Tree Construction REMODEL: Mark Helms Const.
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Class A: Catalyss Homes Gust Builders DH Construction & Associates Class B: American Builders (Custom) Summit Crest Construction Baron Homes Copper Hills Construction Class C: American Builders (Spec) Lexar Homes Apple Tree Construction Remodel: Baxter Construction Mark Helms Construction New Creation Construction
Congratulations and thank you for showcasing 13 unique and stunning projects!! Congratulations and thank you for showcasing 13 unique and stunning projects!!
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Just Right Cleaning & Construction opened their shop to host our fall Kittitas Hard Hat Happy Hour in September. Members and local candidates enjoyed great conversation, a tasty burger, and a cup of root beer made especially for us by Whipsaw Brewing. If you did not attend, you missed out! Thank you to Marvin Douvier and your crew for your hospitality!
Holiday Edition SAVE THE DATE!
Help us to celebrate the close of another successful building season by attending our Holiday Hard Hat Happy Hour on November 29th. Fairway Independent Mortgage and the Suncadia Real Estate office have teamed up to throw one fantastic party! Check the events calendar at www.cwhba.org often for all the details. CWHBA Yakima | 3301 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902 | Office - 509.454.4006 | Fax - 509.454.4008 follow us on social media @CWHBA | www.cwhba.org
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NEW - Yakima County Water Resource System (YCWRS) Water in Yakima County is over appropriated. What’s that mean? Simply that there are more legal rights to water than there is water in most years. The amount of water withdrawn is managed through a system of water rights which requires “junior” right holders to reduce or shut down their irrigation diversions while “senior” right holders get a full allotment of water. Surface and groundwaters are both regulated by the “first in time, first in right” (prior appropriation) doctrine. Until recently, the Department of Ecology managed surface and groundwaters as distinct water sources.
County Reveals Details of Water Resource System For over a century water wells have been the customary means of water access for rural residential development in Yakima County. While many families are drawn to a rural residential lifestyle, “over-appropriation” of this resource has caused the County to act in order to accommodate further residential demands. After 40 years of painstaking court proceedings and deliberation, the historic Ecology v. James Acquavella, et al legal adjudication soon will be final. Over the years, the court issued conditional final orders confirming rights in four counties (Yakima, Kittitas, Klickitat and Benton). Those orders are now captured in a single proposed final order that will confirm some 2,500 water rights, once a final court/DOE review period ends in the Spring of 2018.
In 2009 a building moratorium was imposed on Kittitas Co. by Ecology. This was the beginning of the movement to shut down the use of permit exempt wells. Yakima County Commissioners were paying attention, and by 2012, they began putting the pieces together on a plan to deal with it. The supreme court’s recent Hirst decision was the culmination of years of successful legal challenges by the environmentalists and the Tribes. Much of the State is now off limits to water wells without providing mitigation. Most counties weren’t ready for this. The good news is families in Yakima County will still have these rural lifestyle opportunities under the new YCWRS program, although it comes at a cost (mitigation). At a recent meeting between the County and members of the CWHBA, many of the final program details were revealed. The following is my summary of the program and associated costs. Yakima County Water Resource System Background: · 2017 Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan contains the framework for the YCWRS. This plan was not appealed by the Tribe or the Bureau of Reclamation. This gives the County the assurance that they can move ahead to implement the program. County code (Ch. 19) was amended to establish a code basis for the YCWRS. · Ecology provided a $500K grant to Yakima Co. for the purchase of water rights. · This mainstem (Yakima River) surface water right can now be used to mitigate the impact of new wells on 98% of existing parcels in County. A solution for lots in the High Mountain areas (2%) has not yet been found. · Average of 100 new SFRs using exempt wells built annually in County over last 10years. · The initial YCWRS water right is sufficient to serve a 10-year demand at the annual rate of 100 Single Family Residences per year. · Domestic in-house water use has a consumptive rate of only 26% by volume with the remainder returning to the ground. · Irrigation use has a much higher consumptive rate at 90%.
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CWHBA Digest | Advocacy
System Highlights: · The annual average daily use for customers who have access to irrigation water is 212 gallons/per/day or 28.3 cubic feet as determined by DOE. · The annual average daily use for customers who don’t have access to irrigation is 460 g/p/d or 61.5 cubic feet. YCWRS Procedures: · Customer applies for building permit. · County makes determination of adequate water supply. Customer has three water options. · Customer may choose to apply for a YCWRS domestic well permit, or show they have a current water right, or show that they purchased a right from an upstream water bank. · Under the YCWRS system, the customer pays one-time system connection charge ($650) and meter charge ($500). County provides well construction standards and meter. · Customer notifies County when drilling begins. · At well completion, customer, or his plumber, installs meter and provides County with well log and test results. · County then installs Eye-on-water transmitter (customer and County track water usage). · County then commences quarterly meter readings and the quarterly billings. · Quarterly billings include a $35 service charge plus the consumption charge which favors low volume users. Average annual daily use for customers that have irrigation water is 212 g/p/d. · The total annual cost including both the consumptive charge and quarterly service charge comes to $177.24. (4 times quarter charge = $140; consumptive portion = $37.24) Average annual daily use for customers that don’t have irrigation is 460 g/p/d. · The total annual cost would be $302.51. (4 times quarter charge = $140; consumptive portion = $162.51) Think of this YCWRS mainstem surface water right as a large “bottle” of water from which new rural families will drink. These consumers will pay according to their impact on the “bottle”. The faster they drink from the “bottle”, the earlier the “bottle” will need to be replaced. The faster drinkers will pay a higher rate. The monies collected in this YCWRS Enterprise account will in turn be used to purchase the next “bottle”. Annual consumption charges are set up on a step scale. The first step will charge $0.36/100 cubic feet for the first 17,000/cf = 350 g/p/d. Step two charge will be $1.86/100cf from 17,000 to 50,000cf (up to 1,025 g/p/d). Step three charges $2.48/100cf from 50,000 to 100,000cf (up to 2,050 g/p/d). Step four charges $3.72/100cf from 100,000 to 200,000cf (up to 4,100 g/p/d). Step four charges $4.34/100cf for everything over 200,000cf. (all water over 4,100 g/p/d)
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Thanks for Supporting the Affordable Housing Council of Central Washington AHCCW is the political action council of the CWHBA. The mission statement for this group reads as follows: “The CWHBA Affordable Housing Council works to raise money and fund select political issues and candidates for the benefit of the membership.” You might be asking yourself “What’s the benefit?” The benefit has to do with making certain those who are elected understand the business realities of government regulation and the associated costs. While candidates for office rarely all have the same understanding of the issues, the committee works hard to identify and support those with the best grasp on issues.
Administrative Approval of Land Subdivisions CWHBA provided testimony to the Yakima Planning Commission in support of Yakima Municipal Code Text Amendment #004-17 which will change the final plat approval process from a legislative process to an administrative one. State law changed on July 23rd this year allowing jurisdictions to amend their process as an efficiency measure saving the jurisdictions time and thereby saving the developer money.
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In short, the AHCCW supports candidates who believe that the growth and development of Central Washington is best achieved through the free market with limited government interference. The AHCCW supports pro-growth and pro-business candidates. Once the AHCCW endorsement is given, the group determines how best to help the candidate get his/her message out to the voters. This usually, but not always, involves money, money for signs, money for print ads, money for mailers, money to make the candidate known to those who vote. An unknown candidate rarely wins, and the consequences of losing an election can be costly to everyone in more ways than one. If you believe this effort benefits you, please include the $40 voluntary AHCCW contribution when you renew your annual membership. Then if you have a desire to get involved with the AHCCW as a council member, just give Joe a call at the CWHBA office, (454-4006). The AHCCW needs you!
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NAHB Supports White House Efforts to Reduce Regulatory Burdens NAHB CEO Jerry Howard joined Administration and industry leaders at a White House event Monday, highlighting the need to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and the economy. Vice President Mike Pence, who hosted the event, was joined by the entire cabinet, members of the Republican congressional leadership, several governors and approximately 100 industry leaders. Pence cited the Administration’s progress on regulatory reform across federal agencies and its plans to continue working on regulatory relief moving forward. “Residential construction remains one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country,” Howard said. “We are pleased that the Trump administration recognizes the regulatory challenges placed on our industry and that it is taking steps to reduce these burdens.” After the White House event, NAHB was invited to participate in three of 10 breakout sessions hosted by federal agencies, including the Labor Department, Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury, to discuss the specific regulations in need of reform. Here are some recent examples of how NAHB has been working with the Administration and federal agencies on this issue: Submitted comments to the EPA recommending that the agency revise regulations governing wetlands, stormwater and lead-based paint. Organized members to participate in SBA Advocacy roundtables held across the country, where members gave firsthand accounts of the problematic federal regulations they face. Submitted comments to HUD about which of the agency’s regulations should be repealed, replaced or modified; and met with HUD Secretary Carson to discuss regulatory and housing affordability issues. Met with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to discuss steps to reduce regulatory burdens that are raising housing costs for home builders and home buyers. “We look forward to helping this Administration deliver meaningful regulatory relief to the industry and, in doing so, generating substantial local economic activity and job creation,” said Howard.
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KITTITAS COUNTY CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS Candidates running for city council positions were given the opportunity to meet with Kittitas builder and associate members recently. Of the 30 who received invitations, 14 agreed to meet. Candidates were asked of their knowledge regarding land use, how they will prepare their city for projected growth, to give their opinion of what is working/not working locally, and for solutions to the need for housing in all income levels and if they would approve use of in-fill, multi-family, and mixed-use options. Below is a summary and the panel’s comments of the interviews conducted. City of Roslyn Council, No recommendations. Mayoral candidate, Jim Guerci, has a long background in the construction industry, is supportive of developing the local economy, and protecting property owner’s rights. Current Mayor, Brent Hals, did not acknowledge our requests. Council Position 3 candidate, Dustin Auckland, would like to see improvements to Roslyn’s infrastructure, parking, and snow removal, supports reasonable regulation, and development that will maintain the historical small-town charm of Roslyn. Council Position 5 candidate, Jeff Adams, has a strong background in the home building industry, is committed to creating housing and economic opportunities. His opponent, Doug Kilgore, did not acknowledge our requests. Town of South Cle Elum Council, No acknowledgement from any of the candidates was received. City of Cle Elum Council, Only candidate Mickey Holz, Council Position 4, accepted our invitation and is running unopposed. He acknowledged that economic development is needed, the importance of transparency, expansion, and the need for quick action to embrace the tourism-service industry that is upon them. City of Kittitas Council, No recommendations for any of the candidates, each running unopposed. Mayoral candidate, Pat Cort, together with Council Position 5 candidate, Lou Whitford, and Council Position 1 candidate, John Camarata, are focused on economic development, water-right acquisition, and creating housing opportunities. Candidate Jasen Carlson did not acknowledge our requests. City of Ellensburg Council, Two recommendations are offered for candidates Mary Morgan and Derek Flint. Council Position 1, Nancy Lillquist, is running unopposed. She acknowledged the need for more flexibility & additional housing stock. She does not want the City to become a landlord if Proposition 1 is passed. Council Position 2, offers two very qualified candidates. Our group encourages you to check each of them out and come to your own conclusions. They seemed to be approachable and willing to open communication between the City and builders. Jim Johnson stated the council needs to prepare for future growth, believes city regulations can be changed to make it easier on builders. He hopes Proposition 1 does not pass as it will put an additional burden on the lower income groups, does not want more bonded debt, and isn’t sure building housing is the City’s issue to fix. His opponent, Nancy Goodloe, says the new Comp Plan needs to allow for housing flexibility and business development. Her skills will help the City create a vision and strategic steps to achieve the desired results. She believes her experience can open lines of communication to build a partnership between the City and CWU. She is cautious about stacking taxes. Council Position 3, the group recommends support of candidate Mary Morgan. Both candidates offered good insight into the workings of the Council, it is believed Mary is more qualified, and will be approachable in the future. Mary believes the Comp Plan and Land Use Development should match to allow for the development that the City envisions. She hopes to see a closed-campus high school, improved code enforcement, and a change in how land is absorbed into the city limits to allow for mixed-use opportunities. Council Position 7, the group recommends support of candidate Derek Flint. Both candidates were well liked by the group. Derek Flint was more articulate and is better qualified. He would like to see more public participation, tax increases left for larger projects to avoid tax fatigue, believes the City should make it easier for builders to build, and does not support the status- quo. He hopes Proposition 1 will fail as better planning is needed for the tax increase to be effective. The interview panels would like to thank those candidates who participated in the CWHBA interview process. A more detailed summary is available on our website at www.cwhba.org
NEW CWHBA STAFF
We are pleased to announce some fresh faces to the CWHBA Team and a change in position of our existing team. For the past 12 years Chascidi (Chas) White has been an integral part of the CWHBA team. The master of many domains and event planner extraordinaire will be moving into the role of Membership and Sponsorship Sales. Taking the time to further develop relationships, connecting with the members and growing the Association is something Chas is really looking forward to. A new team member Lexi Mitchell, CPC, ELI-MP, will be joining us in the new position of Director of Special Events. Lexi comes to us from the past few years at Pacific Northwest University as a Program Manager for the Interprofessional Practice and Education department. Along with her grant team, they help create learning activities to train medical students and clinicians to work better together, across the multitude of health professions. She brings with her over 25 years of event planning experience, she is a certified professional coach, and she’s finishing up her Business Management degree at Western Governor’s University. Since she and her son, Emmett, moved to Yakima six years ago, Lexi has been involved in the Yakima Sunfair Parade, the Yakima BlueZones Project, Children’s Wishes and Dreams, Union Gospel Mission, numerous school PTA leadership roles, and was a recent June, 2017 graduate of the Leadership Yakima (LY) class. Her LY team created the May event at Franklin Park, called “9K4K9” which was a fundraiser for our very own Yakima Police Department raising $13,000 to help pay for a new K9 unit that is much needed in our community. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her son, their three dogs, and go on spontaneous adventures to see all what Yakima has to offer. We will also be welcoming Cody Jones by way of Alabama to the team. Cody will serve with Joe Walsh as a Government Affairs Director for the Association. Joe is an amazing asset to the Association and the members continually working on regulations that could impact the industry. Joe plans on retiring in March of 2018. Cody will begin his focus on Advocacy for the North Central and Kittitas regions fully transitioning in the full role in April of 2018. “Cody Jones moved to Yakima, Washington as a native of Gadsden, Alabama. He studied Public Administration and Southern Politics at the University of Alabama and even prior to graduation had been a strategist to many legislators and local elected officials in his home state before working for the Social Security Administration in Maine and returning to his first love of state and local politics and government. Passionate about advocating on behalf of the growth and development of rural communities the move to Central Washington came natural. In his free time Cody is a beekeeper who enjoys singing aloud to Hank Williams Sr. and watching the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide dominate the realm of college football.” All of us at CWHBA are looking forward to working together for you the members and the heart of this Association.
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CWHBA Yakima | 3301 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Yakima, WA 98902 | Office - 509.454.4006 | Fax - 509.454.4008 follow us on social media @CWHBA | www.cwhba.org
Company Name
Hayden Homes Aho Const Viking Builders LLC Landmark Homes of WA New Tradition Homes Inc P&R Const LLC Pahlisch Homes To Be Determined Varsity Development LLC Titan Homes LLC Alderbrook Homes LLC Monogram Homes LLC Cascade View Inc Pro Made Const LLC Inspiration Builders Inc Hammerstrom Const Sage Homes LLC Olin Homes Dennis Sawby Const Wapiti Tri-Cities LLC Green Plan Const LLC DH Const & & Assoc LLC Columbia Villas LLC Olsen Homes LLC Ron Asmus Homes
Hot Sheet
Residential
Permits 165 86 63 67 48 39 33 12 31 32 31 51 28 35 22 18 31 18 13 15 20 11 26 19 9
$42,465,631 $23,102,829 $18,587,111 $16,207,344 $14,591,616 $11,730,123 $10,211,682 $9,711,183 $9,551,836 $9,013,292 $8,750,981 $8,324,403 $7,817,724 $7,091,682 $6,606,142 $6,262,841 $6,031,379 $4,941,441 $4,387,833 $4,218,791 $3,635,641 $3,521,114 $3,392,792 $3,277,058 $3,275,226
Yakima County
Single Family Homes Demolition Grading & Dust Footing & Foundation Residential Duplexes & Twin Homes Apartments & Condos Other Residential Structures Swimming Pools & Spas Alternative Residential Energy Garages & Carports Res Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin Reroof Residential
Total Residential Const
Commercial
Offices/Banks/R&D/Professional Demolition (Commercial) Footing & Foundation Commercial Retail/Whsl/Dining/Personal Care Auto/Truck Sales & Service Motels, Hotels, & RV Parks Indus-Manuf, Whse-Shops, Transp Hospitals & Other Institutions Public Buildings & Projects Utilities (gas elect wtr swr) Alternative Commercial Energy Agricultural Buildings & Sheds Other Non-Residential Buildings Comm Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin Reroof Commercial
Total Commercial Const
Total Yakima County Const
Residential
Value
Permits
Value
Units
137 62 1 4 7 2 22 24 17 91 154 4 525
$37,970,238 $50,292 $0 $35,510 $1,701,886 $1,584,376 $442,988 $1,381,303 $151,272 $5,030,091 $6,835,804 $99,350 $55,283,112 Value
137 0 0 0 14 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 171
Units
2 6 5 5 1 1 21 1 4 1 1 36 12 97 19 212
$3,165,623 $15,000 $83,790 $2,650,216 $128,076 $3,136,584 $26,219,030 $311,323 $2,203,452 $140,000 $8,000 $4,672,442 $1,799,446 $19,899,436 $999,635 $65,432,056
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permits
737
$120,715,168
Kittitas County
Single Family Homes Demolition Apartments & Condos Other Residential Structures Swimming Pools & Spas Alternative Residential Energy Garages & Carports Res Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin
Total Residential Const
Commercial
Demolition (Commercial) Other Non-Residential Buildings Comm Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin Reroof Commercial
Total Commercial Const
Total Kittitas County Const
171
Value
Units
194 16 2 104 5 6 2 52 381
$53,852,945 $0 $2,498,623 $9,216,410 $0 $0 $136,141 $2,705,425 $68,409,544 Value
194 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 225
Units
3 11 16 6 36
$0 $2,836,250 $1,596,523 $271,500 $4,704,273
0 0 0 0 0
417
Residential
Single Family Homes Demolition Duplexes & Twin Homes Apartments & Condos Other Residential Structures Swimming Pools & Spas Garages & Carports Res Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin
Total Residential Const
Commercial
Offices/Banks/R&D/Professional Demolition (Commercial) Retail/Whsl/Dining/Personal Care Indus-Manuf, Whse-Shops, Transp Public Buildings & Projects Parks, Recreation, Entertain, Arts Agricultural Buildings & Sheds Other Non-Residential Buildings Comm Structures Other Than Comm Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin Reroof Commercial
Total Commercial Const
Total Chelan County Const
Residential
$73,113,808
225
Permits
Value
Units
193 12 1 1 89 22 4 44 366
$43,151,832 $0 $351,948 $7,318,000 $4,363,046 $270,000 $178,066 $1,639,895 $57,272,784 Value
196 0 2 91 0 0 0 0 289
Units
3 11 2 2 2 1 1 8 1 51 1 83
$5,015,526 $0 $1,350,000 $510,967 $1,625,000 $700,000 $37,940 $1,794,132 $26,000 $9,276,667 $40,000 $20,376,232
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permits
449
$77,649,016
Douglas County
Single Family Homes Demolition Grading & Dust Other Residential Structures Swimming Pools & Spas Garages & Carports
Permits
Permits
Chelan County
Res Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin
Total Residential Const
Commercial
Offices/Banks/R&D/Professional Indus-Manuf, Whse-Shops, Transp Agricultural Buildings & Sheds Other Non-Residential Buildings Comm Structures Other Than Comm Rmdl, Addn, Int Fin
Total Commercial Const
Total Douglas County Const
289
Permits
Value
Units
138 2 1 26 19 9 40 235
$35,021,435 $0 $241,887 $1,941,415 $609,832 $558,975 $1,160,804 $39,534,352 Value
138 0 0 0 0 0 0 138
Units
1 6 2 2 1 5 17
$2,892,910 $10,225,563 $50,440 $255,632 $25,000 $1,263,552 $14,713,097
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permits
252
$54,247,452
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CWHBA Digest | Education
EDUCATION Risk Factors • Dressing improperly, wet clothing/skin, and exhaustion.
For Prevention, Your Employer Should: • Train you on cold stress hazards and prevention. • Provide engineering controls, e.g., radiant heaters. • Gradually introduce workers to the cold; monitor workers; schedule breaks in warm areas.
How to Protect Yourself and Others • Know the symptoms; monitor yourself and co-workers. • Drink warm, sweetened fluids (no alcohol). • Dress properly: ––Layers of loose-fitting, insulating clothes ––Insulated jacket, gloves, and a hat (waterproof, if necessary) ––Insulated and waterproof boots
Protecting Workers from Cold Stress Cold temperatures and increased wind speed (wind chill) cause heat to leave the body more quickly, putting workers at risk of cold stress. Anyone working in the cold may be at risk, e.g., workers in freezers, outdoor agriculture and construction.
Common Types of Cold Stress Hypothermia
• Normal body temperature (98.6°F) drops to 95°F or less. • Mild Symptoms: alert but shivering. • Moderate to Severe Symptoms: shivering stops; confusion; slurred speech; heart rate/breathing slow; loss of consciousness; death.
Frostbite
• Body tissues freeze, e.g., hands and feet. Can occur at temperatures above freezing, due to wind chill. May result in amputation. • Symptoms: numbness, reddened skin develops gray/white patches, feels firm/hard, and may blister.
Trench Foot (also known as Immersion Foot)
What to Do When a Worker Suffers from Cold Stress For Hypothermia:
• Call 911 immediately in an emergency. • To prevent further heat loss: ––Move the worker to a warm place. ––Change to dry clothes. ––Cover the body (including the head and neck) with blankets, and with something to block the cold (e.g., tarp, garbage bag). Do not cover the face. • If medical help is more than 30 minutes away: ––Give warm, sweetened drinks if alert (no alcohol). ––Apply heat packs to the armpits, sides of chest, neck, and groin. Call 911 for additional rewarming instructions.
For Frostbite:
• Follow the recommendations “For Hypothermia”. • Do not rub the frostbitten area. • Avoid walking on frostbitten feet. • Do not apply snow/water. Do not break blisters. • Loosely cover and protect the area from contact. • Do not try to rewarm the area unless directed by medical personnel.
For Trench (Immersion) Foot:
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Remove wet shoes/socks; air dry (in warm area); keep affected feet elevated and avoid walking. Get medical attention.
• Non-freezing injury to the foot, caused by lengthy exposure to wet and cold environment. Can occur at air temperature as high as 60° F, if feet are constantly wet. • Symptoms: redness, swelling, numbness, and blisters.
Upcoming Classes • • • • • •
Oct 20 - AHERA Asbestos Refresher, Yakima Oct 24 - CPR & First-Aid, Yakima Oct 24 - Marketing Strategies for Today’s Contractor, all locations Oct 25/26/27 - AHERA Asbestos Initial Training, Yakima Nov 16 - CPR & First-Aid, Ellensburg Dec 7- CPR & First-Aid, Wenatchee Register online @ cwhba.org/events
For more information: U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA
2017 Scholarship Award Winners
Alfonso Medina-Martinez Omak High School $500 CWHBA Recipient Attending: WSU
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Andrew Dechand
WSU $500 Cliff Tanasse Award Recipient
Glenwood High School $500 CWHBA Recipient Attending: Clark College
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