Northern Kentucky Builder August 2017

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

August 2017

The Official Publication of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky

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Find your home with a career in the home building industry and help others achieve the dream of owning a home.

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August 2017 The mission of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@buildersnky.com 2017 Board of Directors Bill Cullen/Cullen Brothers, President John Curtin/Paul Hemmer Company, Vice President Tom Withorn/Craftsmen by Design, Secretary/Treasurer Tom Spille/Spille Builders & Developers, Immediate Past Pres.

Pat Parshall/Northwest Title Agency, LLC, Associate President Watson Jones/C.K. Ash Insurance, Associate Vice President Mike Conklin/The Drees Company, Builder Director Ross Kreutzjans/Legacy Management, Builder Director Jerry Beerman/Alluring Glass, Associate Director Fred Cernetisch/Pella, Associate Director Chris Johnstone/Regions Mortgage, Associate Director Nick Smith/Keller Williams Realty, Associate Director Mike Willenbrink/Bayer Becker, LDC President Melanie Millson/ The Drees Company, SMC President BIA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Angela Foster, Director of Shows & Events Charley Wayman, Director of Sales & Marketing Shawn Cox, Director of Professional Development Dan Smith, Director of Finance Tammy Gorby, Director of Membership Mandy Trenkamp, Administrative Coordinator Editors Charley Wayman Writing Vicki Prichard Staff The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on BIA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

INSIDE THIS EDITION...

4 ............................................................. Letter from Brian Miller 6...............Enzweiler Building Institute Gearing Up for Year Two of

Introductory to Trades Program for High School Students 7.... Commercial Council Event at New VonLehman & Co. Headquarters 8.................................Protecting America’s Construction Industry 10............................... Independence Approves Design Standards

for Single Family Dwellings 12........................................................... 54th Annual Golf Outing 12.............. Northern Kentucky Regional Construction Partnership 14............. Spectrum Cable Homeowner Initial Service Switch On 14................ Self Insurers’ Fund Participants No Longer Required

to Attend Safety Classes 16.................................OSHA Silica Rule Enforcement Postponed 16................................. Emerging Trends for Windows and Doors 20.............................................................. Millennium Club 2017 22.................................................. Coalition Creates White Paper

Detailing Costs Associated with Stream Mitigation 24.......................... 8th Annual Dewey Newport Associate Council

Scholarship Fund Clay Shoot 25................................................Home & Remodeling Showcase 26......................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits 27................................................................... Calendar of Events

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

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e just returned from the NAHB Legislative Conference and Mid-Year Board of Directors meetings in Washington D.C. that ran from Wednesday June 14th to Saturday June 17th. To say we live in interesting times is an understatement. The Legislative Conference began early on the 14th as we were expecting Vice President Pence to appear and speak to the over 800 members amassed to travel to Capitol Hill to advocate on your behalf.

Not long after the members had assembled in the hall did we learn of the shooting of Representative Scalise during a baseball practice for the annual Democrats versus Republicans charity baseball game. The Vice President’s visit was canceled so we made our way to Capitol Hill. We were glad to meet with Senator Paul, who was on the field during the shooting.

He had a slight but noticeable limp due to hurdling a fence at the practice field to avoid being shot, as he explained.

Every meeting we had that day was colored somewhat by the happenings of that morning. As we wound our way through the catacombs under the Capitol and office buildings reporters whirled through the tunnels, interviewing the Republican’s baseball coach to asking elected officials about their account of the event. Our next meeting was with Congressman Massie and we rounded out the day with a visit with Senate Leader McConnell in the Strom Thurmond room.

Issues covered with our elected officials during the Hill visits included: Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) While the EPA is gathering feedback from states regarding WOTUS, business back at home continues to suffer from current regulation and interpretations.

200 acres Amazon Prime intends to purchase have an estimated $6MM in water related fees. Another 300 acres owned by CVG carry an estimated $11MM+ in such fees; Mortgage Interest Deduction (MID) We asked for continued support for the MID and MID for second homes.

Second homes are largely paid for with cash. Most are moderately priced homes. Custom builders with customers who use their own money for the construction of a second home can allow that customer to deduct interest for up to 24 months currently; Business Interest Deduction Housing and construction is a debt business. Most builders have a huge risk in debt and anything that increases that risk puts small business on the edge.

Eliminating the Business Interest Deduction would lower small builder’s after tax income by 11% nationwide; REINS Act – Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act Support S. 21 – Introduced in the Senate 01/04/2017 (Sen. Rand Paul – R);

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Senator Rand Paul, too soon after arriving following that morning’s shooting, discusses issues with members advocating for your industry.

Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 Support S. 951 – reforms rulemaking by improving transparency, accountability and cost benefit analyses. – Introduced in the Senate 04/26/2017 (Sen. Rob Portman – R); Housing Finance – Government Sponsored Entities (GSE’s) Support efforts to privatize the mortgage market. Currently, 9 of 10 mortgage are government backed. Not meant to be this way. Need private participation in mortgage market; Softwood Lumber Hold hearings regarding the long-running trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada over softwood lumber. The administration is focused on energy independence by extracting our own energy. We should also not be dependent on foreign governments for the supply of softwood lumber; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Enact long-term reauthorization of the NFIP; Energy Codes Support H.R. 2361 and bring for a vote - Introduced in the House 05/04/2017 (Rep. Marsha Blackburn – R); Amend S. 385 to limit the Dept. of Energy advocacy on specific technologies and include a 10-year simple payback for code proposals, not lifetime, that DOE supports. Align with H.R. 2361. – Introduced in the Senate 02/15/2017 – Energy & Nat. Resources. Reported by Murkowski w/o amendment. 05/10/17 (Sen. Rob Portman – R).

As you can see our members that traveled to Washington D.C. had plenty to advocate for on Capitol Hill. If you would like to know more about our national advocacy or have any questions or comments how we can help you in D.C. please contact us at your earliest convenience.

Members spent time discussing issues with Congressman Massie in his Rayburn Office Building office.

Past Associate President, Brian Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance and Watson Jones, Associate Vice President, C.K. Ash Insurance stop for a quick photo in front of the Capitol Dome.

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell briefed the crowd in the Strom Thurmond Room in the U.S. Capitol.

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ith year one of our innovative High School Introductory to Skilled Trades program wrapping up in May, plans were in the works all summer to ensure the continued success of the program.Partnering again with the Boone County and Ludlow school districts, we expect to have at least 60 students enrolled in our program. Additionally, Kenton County schools have also expressed a strong interest in the program and may also be sending students this fall.

The proposed expansion and remodel of our building made possible by the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative grant is playing a strong part in positioning our program an Association as a regional leader in workforce development.

The success of last year’s program which resulted in 100% job placement and 100% placement in co-op opportunities to students who were eligible played a strong part in the continuation of the program. Other partners such as Partners for a Competitive Workforce added to the success of the program and are propelling it forward into the 2017-18 academic year.

To learn more or see how you or your company can assist in the success of the program as a recruiting tool, guest speaker, sponsorship or even aid in some instruction contact Shawn Cox at 331-9500 or scox@buildersnky.com to learn more.

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Fortunately, one of the countries leading apprenticeship programs is right here.

Simply put, the P.A.C.I campaign is a concerted fund-raising effort to enhance the teaching and learning experience of the Enzweiler Building Institute. The campaign currently underway is working to further enhance our programs, tools, and help offset the cost of consumables we use in our classrooms.

Many of you have heard the exciting news about the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative grant we received this year. While this is great news for the future, this money is only for the expansion and remodel of the building and will not be released to us for construction for several months to come.

Your support is still critical to help us fully fund and operate our daytime and evening skilled trades training program. The goal of this campaign is to raise on average $100 per BIA member in either monetary or in-kind donations such as tools and construction materials.

Our industry is facing the largest workforce shortage it has seen in over 70 years and the ONLY way we can address it is to collectively invest in educational initiatives to promote and provide quality training opportunities to build our workforce.

We project for the fall of 2017 that there will be nearly 200 students between the high school daytime program and the long tenured evening trades program. The need for our industry to invest in our future is NOW. All investments are TAX DEDUCTIBLE via our 501c3 “Care Fund” and all donations will be dedicated to the school and its needs. Additionally, all donors regardless of their donation size will be recognized in the Builder Magazine.

To learn more or to donate please contact Shawn Cox at scox@buildersnky.com or call 859 331 9500.

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Independence Approves Design Standards for Single Family Dwellings

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fter several meetings with the staff of Planning & Development Services of Kenton County, Mayor Reinersman, and City Administrator Moriconi, the city of Independence approved an ordinance for design standards for single family dwellings on June 5, 2017. The original draft ordinance was a flat requirement for 75% brick on single family structures. Members from three Registered Builders worked with the group to manage the expense of the proposal down to a requirement for brick, masonry or cement board on 50% of the front fascia of structures only and options to reduce that by implementing other design elements such as varied roof lines, front porches, reverse gables, etc. It applies only to new structures that have yet to be recorded under a preliminary plat at the date the ordinance was approved. Brian Miller, Executive Vice President, testified during public comment to issues regarding housing affordability during Independence City Council’s first 10

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reading of the final draft ordinance to inform the council of the “priced out� effect of increased costs.

Costs associated with the ordinance would likely increase the cost of housing by $4-5k if the standards were simply applied to the exact same plans builders currently construct. The likely result of this ordinance is that some builders that are providing entry level homes will implement the standards while seeking savings in other portions of the structure in order to continue to deliver an entry level product to market.

While those on the city council and the mayor believe this will increase the value of single family structures in the city we disagree. It will result in smaller single family homes or reduce the interior accessories and components of said homes. To see the ordinance, scan the QR code.

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BIA EVENTS

54TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

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he 54th Annual Golf Outing took place at Summit Hills Country Club on June 13. Storms rolled in just as golfers were lined up for the 12:00 shot gun start. After a one hour delay, the weather broke and all 144 golfers were on their way.

After everyone golfed 18 holes, they returned to the clubhouse where Nathan Madden of Pella presented the 1st Place Team from Jeff Wyler GMC with a score of 54. The 2nd Place team from Sims-Lohman scored 58.

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basket of booze and raised over $600 for the Enzweiler Building Institute.

Susan Morgan with American Mortgage was the lucky winner.

Bret Litmer, Duke Energy won the 50/50 Raffle which raised $300 for the Exzweiler Building Institute.

Thanks to all the generous sponsors who made the day possible, Triple Crown Developers, Wiseway, Florida Tile, PNC Mortgage, Pella Doors and Windows, L&N Federal Credit Union, Kentucky Fluid Air, Jeff Wyler GMC, Style Flooring, 360 American Title, Pro Active, John Lorm Re/Max.

1st Place Team, Jeff Wyler GMC, Gary Spoon, Noah Brauer, Jason Malone and Jason Rebholz.

Pam Brinkmoeller and Stacey Seltman, Wiseway Supply and Beer Sponsor

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John and Michelle Lorms Re/Max

Diana Devore, Guardian Savings Bank and Tim Burks, Burks Builders

Valerie Johnson and Ellen Barnett, L & N Federal Credit Union and Golf Committee Member

Steve Tuckerman, Dree, David Drees, Drees, Mike Conklin, Drees and Tony Berling, Triple Crown Developers.

Mary Ann Krumpleman, Pella, Ed Bradford, Pella, Nathan Maddne, Pella and Craig Bonier, Pella.

Mark Bossert, Stegman Construction, Tom Withorn, Craftsmen by Design, BIA Secretary/Treasurer, Andy Peters, Darlene Bossert, GQW.

Tim Smith, Keller Williams and Nick Smith, Keller Williams and BIA Board of Directors.

Ed Collins, Matt Olliges, Zalla, Jay Thelen, Geotechnology, and Paul Thelen.

Joey Ponder and Hunter Faehr – Style Flooring

Jim Edgar and Tina Van Sant, 360 American Title Service handing out margaritas at the closest to the pin game.

Pat Parshall, Northwest Title and Tom Reusch, Kerry Toyota

Doug Roberts, Watson Gravel, and Craig Zumdick, Expert Irrigation

Shawn Trattles, Carter Lumber

John Curtin, Paul Hemmer Company, BIA Vice President.

Scott Brown, Mark Hall, Glen Lee and Josh Schatzle, Bobcat Industries.

Brent Litmer, Duke Energy winner of the 50/50 Raffle with Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings and Pat Parshall, Northwest Title, BIA Associate President.

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Spectrum Cable Homeowner Initial Service Switch On

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t has come to our attention that many homebuyers are having issues getting their cable service turned on by Spectrum Cable. At issue is their source of receipt of home addresses.

They are given a list by the developer/builders and should go by them. To assist your homebuyers with initial service by Spectrum it may be necessary for YOU to contact your Spectrum Construction Coordinator. In Northern Kentucky call Brad Ammerman at 859392-7691 or email him at bradlee.ammerman@charter.com.

ATTENTION!!! Self Insurers’ Fund Participants No Longer Required to Attend Safety Classes

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egistered Builders and Registered Remodelers Still Required to Take Six Hours of Annual Continuing Education Credits. If you are a participant in the Associated General Contractors Self Insurer’s Fund, it is no longer mandatory to attend the two-hour safety classes that the association has provided for you at the Building Center. The fund will create classes for those who have not met mandatory requirements during jobsite safety inspections. If you are not in compliance during the onsite visit you will be required to take a course provided by JV Resources; the same entity providing the onsite safety checkups. Membership in the association is still mandatory to participate in the fund. Additionally, membership in the association is mandatory for your insurance provider to sell you this insurance.

The Registered Builder/Remodeler Committee subsequently requested our Board of Directors to pass a resolution that no longer requires Registered Builders or Registered Remodelers to take mandatory safety training as was a requirement for the Registered Builder and Registered Remodeler programs. Registered Builders and Registered Remodelers ARE REQUIRED to attend six hours of continuing education units per year to maintain their status and membership in the association. Should there be interest on behalf of our members to conduct a safety course, as many of our members find them valuable, we will be happy to provide that service to the membership. Should you have any questions regarding this issue please contact us at your earliest convenience.

OSHA Silica Rule Enforcement Postponed Until at least September 23rd

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he Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) rule on working with Crystalline Silica on construction projects was supposed to become effective in Kentucky on June 23rd. However due to a lack of guidance materials that are still being debated, OSHA has delayed the implementation until September 23rd. And, with the submission of an Emergency Regulation filed by Governor Matt Bevin and Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey, Kentucky OSH will also delay the enforcement of the Silica Rule until the September date.

The HBA of Kentucky worked closely with the Associated General Contractors (AGC) and State Senator Chris McDaniel, a Ready Mix Concrete contractor and BIA of Northern Kentucky member, to convince the Bevin Administration to postpone the enforcement of the onerous rule. "We can't thank enough the work put in by Senator McDaniel, Secretary Ramsey, and Deputy Secretary Mike Nemes in working with the Governor's office to get the enforcement of this rule postponed", said Bob Weiss, HBAK Executive Vice President. "We worked closely with the AGC to give the Governor the reasons to postpone the rule". In the meantime the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has joined a coalition of construction groups in Washington D.C. to appeal to Federal OSHA to either repeal or rework the Silica Rule, citing that compliance is near impossible. NAHB expects to have a hearing on the appeal in the Fall.

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EMERGING TRENDS FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS MEAN SLEEK, SMART, AND SEAMLESS SEGUES WITH NATURE

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indows and doors might not design, today they’re considered a key feature necessarily be the bones of a home, in creating a desirable home aesthetic and some of the top trends that make for that design but they’re certainly the eyes into a are contemporary stylings, easy transition for home as well as onto its outside environment.

Clean sight lines, thin profiles and warm but indoor/outdoor living, efficiency, and color. dark colors are key features that blend house with nature, and windows and doors are the proverbial The call to contemporary entree to that increasingly desired style. As such, “Contemporary, contemporary, contemporary,” says Marsh Building’s Pat McNickle, when today’s home buyers and homeowners are looking to minimize the threshold between the indoor asked what homeowners are looking for in window and door design. and outdoor, making for a seemingly seamless “I think it’s just that design in general has segue between home and nature, and they’re shifted from traditional to contemporary,” says doing it in a smart and contemporary fashion McNickle. “With Marvin [Windows], that we with their window and door choices.

When it comes to emerging trends in represent, they introduced a contemporary line windows and doors, one need not consult a design of products. You see more simple, rectangular shapes, greater glass, and black interiors.” style swami to figure out what home buyers and Kelly Bros. Brandon Coppage says the homeowners are looking for in features. contemporary trend is one that he’s seen for a While windows and doors might have while now, and it continues to grow. once been viewed as an afterthought in home 16

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“In general we’ve seen it, as in other product segments, and it’s a trend that started some time ago, but continues to build an interest with consumers — straight lines and more contemporary style,” says Coppage. “We’ve seen it in windows, and we sell Anderson, but I think it’s throughout the manufacturers.”

Transitional living: Bringing the Outside In Blending the natural environment with the home has seen the development of sliding glass walls and folding doors. Indoor-outdoor connections are on the design minds of home buyers, homeowners, and remodelers.

“With patio doors, a big trend is big openings, whether bi-parting or sliding patio doors, to create a larger opening,” says Coppage. “Beyond that, we’ve seen more use of folding door systems that create a larger opening where multiple panels either hinge or

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slide back to create a large opening, typically onto a patio area.”

The seamless transition to outdoor rooms is a hot trend for commercial venues as well. And grand scale doors can add flexibility and quality to both home and commercial buildings.

“A lot of doors going in are aluminum frame but all glass,” says Mike Cook at AE Door.

That minimal framing makes for an open atmosphere and can quickly bring the outdoors in, or vice versa, an especially attractive feature for restaurants. AE Doors did the doors for Camporosso, a wood fired pizzeria in Fort Mitchell, where natural light can add expansive natural light in cool seasons but open onto a whole new room in warmer temperatures.

“You don’t even know they’re doors,” says Cook.

As for interior doors, a unique styling that allows for easy entry are barn doors.

“Barn doors are very hot,” says Coppage.

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Dark and stylish Open the pages of any home design publication and odds are the look is dark finishes on windows and doors.

“If you open your Architectural Digest, or high-end magazine you’ll see significant windows that are black on the interiors,” says Marsh Building’s McNickle, and Kelly Bros.

Coppage agrees.

“We see a lot of dark bold colors — black and dark browns, and it even carries through where they use those dark colors on interior trim as well for contrast with lighter painted walls,” says Coppage.

Smart, efficient, and stylish When it comes to windows and doors, smart home technology has weaved its way into design, providing efficiency and low maintenance, features that appeal to multiple generations.

Smart home features can ease aging in place for older generations who will appreciate the easier operation of doors and windows, while millennials embrace the digital, efficient lifestyle.

Automated multi-slide patio doors that can be controlled with a push-button panel on the wall, or connected to smart phone apps, for instance, appeal to all range of homeowners.

Security is on the top of their list too.

Windows with lock systems, such as Anderson’s VeriLock system, informs owners when windows are open or closed, locked or unlocked.

AE Door’s Cook says busy lifestyles mean homeowners want low maintenance without sacrificing style, and that’s doable with products such as doors that are actually steel but have a wood stain finish.

“People are looking for a reasonable price but also an amazing look,” says Cook.

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BIA INDSTRY CONCERNS

Coalition Creates White Paper Detailing Costs Associated with Stream Mitigation

Written by Brian Miller

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he Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky have released a white paper detailing the costs associated with the Northern Kentucky Stream Restoration Program. “This issue is one of the biggest challenges our developers face,” said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the BIA. “While our residential developers area able to avoid impacting 300 feet of streams and avoid mitigation fees, our commercial developers simply cannot due to the size of their structure footprint. In many cases this is a deal breaker for a company studying Northern Kentucky as a place to call home,” Miller concluded.

Since the inception of the program in 1999 the Northern Kentucky program has charged utilities, the transportation cabinet and the airport over $29.4 million in fees. Taxpayers and ratepayers have unknowingly been compensating agencies and the state for these costs unknowingly.

Over the last ten years the development community has been increasingly encroached upon by the program and have paid over $6 million to develop land. In the last few years the cost per foot has increased from $170 to $470; resulting in many instances where projects are tagged with nearly a $1 million fee. Many parcels of land in the region that are being investigated by developers of significant economic development projects are learning that in some cases the fees are in the multiple millions.

Your association has been engaged in this issue for some time. In 2016 we met with Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Snavely to address the issue and came away from that meeting with guidance on many fronts. In the 2016 Kentucky biennium budget a directive was inserted during the conference committee to instruct the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to perform mitigation work in all 120 counties in the Commonwealth. Our understanding is that this step is intended to reduce the costs per foot from $470 down to $300. While that is a significant reduction, it does not go far enough to help NKY remain competitive for economic development. The coalition partners have engaged outside private bankers to invest in our region and perform mitigation at a much lower rate; creating competition in the marketplace and thus driving down costs.

In February President Trump issued an Executive Order, directing the USEPA to create a new rule regarding Waters of the US. The order instructed the USEPA to draft the rule in alignment with the Late Justice Scalia’s opinion in a case titled Rapanos v. U.S. In the opinion, Scalia outlined what was the original intent of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Section 404 (dredge and fill) activities. At press time USEPA is requesting comments from states regarding the future rule. The white paper was sent to all NKY Caucus members and the Governor’s office for use in that process.

On June 16th USEPA and Army Corps of Engineers staff met with NAHB members during the association’s Environmental Issues Committee. News from the committee is that the USEPA intends to deadline their process for rulemaking by the end of 2017. In the meantime, a subcommittee was formed, including NAHB volunteer environmental legal counsel. The group concluded that the Army Corps of Engineers should retain jurisdiction of waters originally covered in the 22

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Rivers and Harbors Act. These waters are flowing waters that currently conduct commerce. A conciliation was made to the Corps to also retain waters 300 feet from the bank of such waters. These waters include the Ohio, Licking and Kentucky Rivers in our jurisdiction. It was a further recommendation of the subcommittee that the states not be mandated to administer a federal program to comply with the Clean Water Act but that states create their own programs that they administer themselves to comply with the law.

In both last scenarios the costs to develop land in Northern Kentucky would be reduced dramatically. Your association will continue to work with our coalition partners and federation staff at NAHB, HBAK and locally with our elected and appointed officials through your BIA to come to a resolution that will result is more affordable means to move the economy forward in your region.

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS JUNE ‘17

#

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

55

$10,243,492.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

6

$17,565,000.00

46

$12,850,475.00

122

$1,407,073.00

CAMPBELL

18

$4,231,982.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

$535,000.00

11

$1,737,953.00

31

$413,419.00

KENTON

19

$3,900,332.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

26

$9,078,339.00

32

$718,244.00

GRANT

2

$320,000.00

3

$283,000.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

$2,457,900.00

1

$32,000.00

MASON

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTAL

94

$18,695,806.00

3

$283,000.00

0

0

0

0

9

$18,100,000.00

87

$26,124,667.00

186

$2,570,736.00

JUNE ‘16

#

SINGLE FAMILY

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE

55

$8,275,567.00

0

0

0

0

3

$1,441,354.00

10

$9,658,240.00

63

$51,338,302.00

177

$2,132,488.00

CAMPBELL

28

$7,049,408.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

$-

9

$626,890.00

69

$806,633.00

KENTON

17

$3,317,516.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

$875,000.00

49

$6,574,716.00

57

$1,777,494.00

GRANT

2

$553,565.00

4

$241,000.00

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

$247,000.00

3

$31,000.00

MASON

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

TOTAL

102

$19,196,056.00

4

$241,000.00

0

$0.00

3

$1,441,354.00

11

$10,533,240.00

133

$58,786,908.00

306

$4,747,615.00

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BIANKY BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE. GO TO BUILDERSNKY.COM OR CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS AND CONFIRM DATES

August - Get Involved 3

Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the BIA

8

Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the BIA.

11

HomeFest 2017 at Triple Crown - Preview Party , 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Winner’s Circle in Triple Crown Cost is $25.

12-27 2016 HomeFest at Triple Crown. Times vary, please visit website for more details.

16

Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the BIA.

28

State & Local Government/PAC Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the BIA.

31

Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the BIA.

31

Commercial Council Event, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the VonLehman & Co. Headquarters.

DO YOU HAVE THE BIA APP? The BIA has an app to make your experience with us that much easier. Go to the Apple Store or Google Play store and search “HBANKY”. The app has our full list of events and meetings. With a tap load our scheduled events into your mobile device. Experience our home shows, browse our online directory of members. Need a new contractor or looking to schedule a meeting with a new customer? Just tap on their phone number to call them direct! It’s just that easy!

September - A Look Ahead 4

Labor Day, BIA Offices Closed

7

8th Annual Elk Creek Sporting Clay, 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM at the Elk Creek Hunt Club.

7

Remodelers Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at the BIA

12

Sales and Marketing Council Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the BIA.

20

Land Development Council Board of Governors. Monthly meeting of the Land Development Council Board of Governors. All Council Past Presidents are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at the BIA.

25

State & Local Government/PAC Committee. The committee will discuss legislative issues and engage an elected or appointed official in dialogue over issues concerning the construction industry. All members are welcome to attend this meeting. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the BIA.

28

Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, only Executive Committee members may attend this meeting. 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the BIA.

28

Board of Directors, 3:30 - 5:00 PM at the BIA.

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