CATT A LOG January 2016 by Just Imagine Marketing and Design

Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe

JANUARY 2016

CATT-A-LOG

THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

Christmas Holiday Party Was a Night to Remember!

ver 400 CATT members and friends crowded the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe in Incline Village on December 11. The 2015 party saw 435 people enjoy great socializing, delectable food, great music, and fabulous prizes. The party committee’s blue and white “Let It Snow” theme was carried out in all the decorations and the tables were set with a variety of sponsored gifts. Appetizers were served, raffle ticket sellers were out in force, the photo booth was so popular there was a line, and a PowerPoint of all award nominees and sponsors was shown in the time before everyone sat down to dinner. Master of Ceremonies Rich Molsby (Molsby & Bordner, LLP) presided over the evening program, introducing board members, party sponsors, CATT staff, and thanking the Party committee volunteers. The annual award winners were announced by Awards Committee Chairman Greg Haupert (Sierra Integrated Systems) and plaques were presented by outgoing CATT President Joshua Root (Root of Design Electric). Following the awards ceremony, Rich the MC became Rich the Auctioneer and along with his bid takers commanded some high prices for the ten live auction items. “Mr.D” DJ Services rounded out the evening with great dance music. The event serves a dual purpose: have fun celebrating the end of a very successful 2015 and raise funds for CATT. Thanks to our many sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for making the 2015 Party wildly successful! CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Clockwise: The CATT Christmas Holiday Party Committee celebrates another successful event; Live Auction Bid taker Doug Gadow with his light wand; Raffle ticket sellers Kathy Hess and Allan Slocum ham it up with photographer Michelle Erskine; BMD Territory Manager Jason Foster (L) and CATT Christmas Holiday Party MC Rich Molsby start the evening festivities with a special BMD raffle Photos courtesy of Tammi Brimer and Erskine Commercial Photography

CATT AWARD Winners

he Awards competition in 2015 broke records for entries in both the project and individual categories. The entries were matched by a record number of members voting on the individual awards—many categories had ties until the very end, once again proving the point that every vote counts! Back Row (L to R): CATT President Joshua Root and Awards Committee Chairman Greg Haupert; Middle Row (L to R): Tim Laskowski (Signature Landscapes), Kristi Thompson (MWA), Robb Olson (Olson-Olson Architects), Michelle Erskine (Erskine Commercial Photography), Kristine Keck (Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.), Jim Porter (Porter Simon), Molly Stuart and Tony Hardy (Tony Hardy Construction); Front Row (L to R): Scott Ruzich (Epic AV Automation), Bruce Olson (Bruce Olson Construction), Andrew Cross (Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.), Tim Erskine (Erskine Commercial Photography), Brett Hill (M.T.I. Tile & Stone), and Nate Dyk (Ward-Young Architecture & Planning) CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

IN THIS ISSUE... Christmas Holiday Party

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Training/Education 5

CATT Award Winners

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Member News

A Note from the President

Truckee Building & Safety Division News

CATT Calendar

Construction Safety for the New Year

CATT Board Selects 2016 Officers

Welcome New Member

Membership News

Notice of Annual Meeting

Local Government Affairs Committee

CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

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A note from the

President

January CATT Calendar

All activities are at the CATT office unless otherwise noted.

appy New Year! As we head into another great season I want to say thanks to all you contractors and other members professional enough to voluntarily join an association that helps promote our industry in a positive light to both the public and the myriad of agencies that supposedly oversee us. Your support of time and money is greatly appreciated and needed as CATT has its fingers in many pies, including a successful jobs to bid program, mixers, holiday party, huge golf tournament, clay shooting contest, and most importantly keeping an eye on fees and regulations throughout the state and the region that directly affect how we run our businesses. Anyone wanting to volunteer their time or money can please contact either myself (Mitch@mitchclarin.com or 530.308.9124) or the CATT office. We will also be asking for volunteers to help put together a compilation of Construction Industry Standards from Asphalt to Zypex as a technical manual for use by residential contractors to explain expectations to both clients and sub-contractors. A written guideline of industry standards should be helpful with those picky clients who hold a magnifying glass to every aspect of the project or with the sloppy contractor who thinks they are performing to acceptable standards when they are not. Special thanks goes out to outgoing President Joshua Root who has done an excellent job running the association, along with our exceptional staff of Pat, Amanda, Peg, and Kim who collectively keep the association moving forward in a seamless manner, please stop by and say hi!

January 1 – CATT office closed for New Year’s Day January 4 – CATT Board Meeting January 6 – Membership Committee Meeting January 11 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting January 18 – CATT office closed for Martin Luther King holiday February 1 – CATT ANNUAL Meeting – Truckee Airport

CATT Board Selects 2016 Officers The CATT Board took action at their December 7 meeting to select the Executive Officers for the coming year. Here is the 2016 lineup: E X E C U T I V E OFFI C E R S Mitch Clarin, President — Mitchell T. Clarin Mike Nethersole, Vice-President — M.D. Construction & Consulting, Inc. Ryan Swenson, Secretary — Simpson Strong-Tie Paul Griggs, Treasurer — Griggs Custom Homes, Inc. Joshua Root, Past President — Root of Design Electric

CATT 2015 MEMBERSHIP IS A NEW RECORD!

2015

was a great year for CATT Membership. CATT ended the year with 366 new and renewing members—the highest ever! It wouldn’t have happened if CATT members hadn’t gone out of their way to recruit new members. We hope to add to that number in 2016 increasing the recognition and influence of CATT within the Truckee Tahoe region.

Mitch Clarin

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ll returning CATT members who renew their membership for 2016 by January 31 will be entered into a drawing to win a Flat-Screen TV or a free CATT membership. Don’t delay! Renew your membership today for a chance to win! Please also be sure to send your Renewal Application and Member Questionnaire along with your payment. These forms are used by staff to make certain your information is listed correctly on the CATT website and in the Building & Remodeling Guide, so be sure to fill out both forms and send back to CATT as soon as possible.

Committee Leader

WORKSHOP

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. | CATT Office

Topics to be covered:

THANKS TO THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE FOR BRINGING YOU THIS RENEWAL INCENTIVE

- You Have the Power—Now Use It! - Organizational Do’s and Don’ts - What’s a Budget? - Problem Solving & Burnout - Volunteer Recognition - Succession Planning

hairman Michael Ellis (Reno Truss), Vice-Chairman Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed), Elise Fett (Elise Fett & Associates), Jerry Forsch (Reno Buick GMC Cadillac), Audrey Smith (True Green Roofing Solutions), Brian Watkins (Reno Truckee Paint Mart), Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete), Hillary Talbot (Architect Mason Kirby, Inc.), Jeff Freeman (Jeff Freeman Photography), Jeff Miller (Advance Design & Construction), Susan Driscoll (Aegis Insurance Markets).

This workshop is open to all CATT committee chairs, vice chairs, cochairs, sub-committees chairs, or leaders to be. RSVP to CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530.550.9999 or pat@ca-tt.com.

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Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) CATT Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) Meeting Dates and Speakers: January 11 February 8

Placer County Building Manager Jeff Thomas followed by Dale Cox, Chairman, Squaw Valley Public Service District Board of Directors No speaker – meeting focused on funding options for affordable housing—LGAC will make a recommendation on a funding option which is then forwarded to the CATT Board

The next LGAC meeting is Monday, January 11, 4:00 p.m., here at the CATT office. First speaker is Placer County Building Manager Jeff Thomas. Jeff will talk about water quality requirements for construction permits and how Placer County will be implementing those requirements. The second speaker is Dale Cox, Chairman of the Squaw Valley Public Service District (SVPSD) Board of Directors. The SVPSD serves residents, businesses, and visitors in Squaw Valley. SVPSD services include water supply, sewage service, solid waste service, fire protection, and emergency medical services. This is a casual, get acquainted session with Dale so he can meet CATT members and they can meet him.

Future LGAC Meetings – all meetings are 4:00 PM at the CATT office March 21 April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18

August 15 September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19

LGAC Adds Eric Bacon

CATT LGAC now has 11 members. Welcome to Eric Bacon with Bacon Collaborative Solutions! Other LGAC members are: Chairman Michael Forshee (Forshee Construction), Vice Chairman Mitch Clarin (Mitchell T. Clarin); Tony Commendatore (Aegis Insurance Markets); Scott Chaplin (Dianda Construction), John Pruyn (High West Landscape Architects), John Wood (Loverde Builders), Jim Smith (Mark Tanner Construction), Rich Molsby (Molsby & Bordner, LLP), Kristi Thompson (MWA, Inc.), and Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie). Any CATT member is welcome to attend LGAC meetings. Please contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt. com for more information about LGAC issues or activities.

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FOR SALE 1,320 linear feet of brand new, never been used Trex Select planks in Saddle. There are 66 planks, each plank measures 2”x6”x20’. Planks are on two pallets in shrink wrap. Retail price is $5,148 for the lot before tax. Asking $4,000. Available Friday, December 11, in Truckee. Contact: John at 775-624-6333; johncunha@me.com. FOR SALE Various appliances: GE Profile Performance Double Oven $800; GE Profile Performance TriClean Wash System-Quiet Power III Dishwasher $200; GE Profile Performance 5 Burner Gas Range $450; GE Monogram Microwave $75; GE Profile Performance French Door Stainless Side by Side Refrigerator $350; GE Profile Top Load Washer/Dryer (gas) $450 for pair (sold as set only). Contact: Emily at 530-587-4000; design@ marktannerconstruction.com. FOR SALE 58 sheets of 12x12 mesh Ann Sacks Santos Mosaic TILE 1” x 1” straight stacked brown onyx. Asking $30/sf or $1600 for the lot—originally paid $43.97/sf. Contact: Emily at 530-587-4000;design@ marktannerconstruction.com. WANTED Looking for a 30–68 pre-hung exterior door, 8 or 10 lite, right hand hinge. It can be wood, preferred, or painted. Contact: Alisa with Galletto Construction at 530-412-3070; alisa@tahoedreamteam.com. FOR SALE #1 5/8” x 24” all heart Redwood taper-sawn shakes. Random width. 5 BND = SQ@10” exp. 239 BND available. $43.34 cost per BND + tax. Contact: Maurio with Washoe Building Supply at 775-691-9633; maurio_ mattice@sbcglobal.net. FOR RENT Gradall. 45 FT reach with truss boom and 1 yard bucket. Great for backfill. Contact: Jude at 530-567-5150. FOR SALE Reclaimed Barnwood in stock. White Oak and Douglas Fir all shapes and sizes. Circular sawn and hand hewn. Full service millwork shop can transform to cabinetry, doors, flooring, wall paneling. Starting @ $5 bd/ ft. Located in Tahoe City. Contact: Alex with Finishing Touch Carpentry at 530-362-6700. FOR RENT Storage Yard, ideal for landscapers and excavators, near Tahoe Donner. $600/month. Contact: Eric at 530-412-2100; breamer@ sbcglobal.net. WANTED Reclaimed full light French doors 5’ or 6.’ Prefer security hinges with exterior swing. Contact: Julie at 775-833-3388; julie@elisefett.com. FOR SALE Three section brand new Jeld-Wen sliding glass door. Door opens from right to left from the outside. Installed but never used because opened in wrong direction for house. $1,800 OBO (retails for $5,000). Contact: Julie at 775-833-3388; julie@elisefett.com. FOR SALE Full 1”, VG, D/F, clear, reclaimed bleacher seating, beautiful stock. Approximately 6,000 sq ft., 14’ to 16’ lengths. Contact: 530-587-3700. FOR SALE Land in Verdi (CA). Five Buildable lots ranging from 1.49 to 4.8 acres. All with utilities including water. Level building pads at entrance to Toiyabe National Forest. From $110,000 to $240,000. Owner financing available OAC. Contact: Mitch at 530-308-9124 (phone/text); Mitch@ MitchClarin.com. FOR SALE Rough Sawn Douglas Fir Arched Glu-lams: 3 @ 5-1/8”x12”x10’ RS (10’4” radius), retail value $1,236 each; 4 @ 5-1/8”x12”x12’ RS (7’ radius), retail value $1,436 each; 1 @ 5-1/8”x 9”x12’ RS (10’9” radius), retail value $755. Contact: Jim at 530-587-4000; Jim@marktannerconstruction.com. ATTENTION CONTRACTORS Do you have left-over construction materials taking up space at your shop, office, job site, or personal garage? We can help by picking up your surplus of useable materials for FREE, so you don’t have to pay to dump it all! Items could be, but are not limited to: lumber, hardware, tile/stone, plumbing & electrical supplies, furniture, working appliances, and more (but, please no junk). Contact: email DLP Construction & Painting, Inc. at dp@dlptahoe.com with a list of the items for pick-up and a location. $ MONEY TO LEND Great rates, small amounts available for your clients’ remodels or additions, bridge loans, your autos, tools, etc. Contact: Mitch 530-308-9124; Mitch@MitchClarin.com.

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Training/ Education

CATT AWARD WINNERS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Bodie Ghost Town Siding - An Affordable Alternative to Barnwood Siding

Tuesday, January 19, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks provided. CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, Truckee This product demonstration is presented by CATT Member PacWood. Get the latest on a new exterior siding product made from Cedar which is aged to replicate the “Barnwood Look.” This presentation will discuss the strengths and benefits of using cedar as it relates to durability, sourcing, installation/labor costs, waste, and interior application. Achieve this much sought-after look with a much better price point for your client’s benefit. Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members. Register: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com.

Incorporating Your Business

Thursday, February 11, 1:00–2:00 p.m. Q & A afterwards. CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, Truckee This class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Learn about the tax benefits and pitfalls of different business structures. Find out what is best about partnerships, LLC, Sole proprietors, S corporations, C corporations. Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members. Register: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com.

Contracting Seminar

Thursday, March 10, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Light snacks provided. MOBO Law: 10280 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee This seminar is presented by CATT Member Molsby & Bordner, LLP (MOBO Law). Attorney Rich Molsby will lead a two hour discussion for general building contractors and subcontractors that focuses on the contracting documents required by California law. Rich will explain how to use contracts to clarify the obligations of contractors, subcontractors, and owners. Clarity helps prevent the misunderstandings and ambiguities that lead to costly law suits. Each seminar is limited to 12 persons to allow for adequate time for questions. Free to CATT members. RSVP: Email or phone MOBO Law: 530-214-8700; cox@mobolaw.com.

Research & Development Workshop

Thursday, March 24, 1:00–2:00 p.m. Q & A afterwards. CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, Truckee This workshop is presented by CATT Member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson CPAs & Associates LLP. The workshop will cover: Research and Development Tax Credits for Contractors, Architects and Engineers; Improving upon a process? Testing unfamiliar products to improve a project? In this workshop we will cover how the time and money spent improving a project can translate into huge tax savings. Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members. Register: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com.

Contracting Seminar

Tuesday, April 5, 3:30–5:30 p.m. Light snacks provided. MOBO Law: 10280 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee This seminar is presented by CATT Member Molsby & Bordner, LLP (MOBO Law). Attorney Rich Molsby will lead a two hour discussion for general building contractors and subcontractors that focuses on the contracting documents required by California law. Rich will explain how to use contracts to clarify the obligations of contractors, subcontractors, and owners. Clarity helps prevent the misunderstandings

Congratulations to these Project winners: Public Works – Kings Beach Streetscape (Signature Landscapes LLC) Best Use of Technology – Olana Drive (Epic AV Automation) Sustainable Building Methods – Marla Bay (MWA, Inc.) Commercial – Bar of America (Ward-Young Architecture & Planning) Residential Remodel – Alpine Meadows (Olson-Olson Architects and Bruce Olson Construction, Inc.) Residential – Carnelian Bay (Olson-Olson Architects and Bruce Olson Construction, Inc.) And congratulations to these Individual winners:

New Member – Tim & Michelle Erskine (Erskine Commercial Photography) Volunteer – Andrew Cross (Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.) Professional – Jim Porter (Porter Simon, P.C.) Supplier/Vendor – Kristine Keck (Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.) Sub-Contractor – Brett Hill (M.T.I. Tile & Stone) Builder – Tony Hardy & Molly Stuart (Tony Hardy Construction)

The 2015 CATT Awards competition was sponsored by CLARK+KENSINGTON, paint+primer in one. This premium line of paint is available exclusively at Ace Hardware. CATT Member Mountain Hardware & Sports is a full service Ace Hardware store. For a complete listing of all nominees, see the insert in this issue of the CATT-A-LOG newsletter. The 2016 Awards nomination period will open in September.

Member News

olsby & Bordner, LLP (MOBO LAW) is opening its west Reno office on January 4, 2016. The office will handle construction, business and real estate matters, as well as most other legal issues. The new office is conveniently located near the corner of Robb Drive and Mae Anne. CATT members are encouraged to stop by MOBO LAW at 6380 Mae Anne Avenue, #7, Reno, NV, anytime. Mt. Lincoln Construction is excited to announce that Chris Tennant has become a minority owner of the company, and has been promoted to Vice President. “Chris has the educational background and passion to take Mt. Lincoln Construction into the future,” said Paul Zarubin, President of Mt. Lincoln Construction. Chris joined the company in 2010 as a Project and Office Manager, and has effectively managed numerous projects and client relationships. Born and raised in Truckee with a degree in Construction Management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Chris brings a unique combination of local knowledge and technical expertise to the company and its clients. After 24 years of successful civil and structural engineering, as well as architecture in the Tahoe Truckee area, Gary Davis Group has partnered up with Jordan Knighton Architecture to form a new and exciting venture. The new group, JKGD Architecture Engineering, will provide all three integrated services. According to a prepared statement describing the merger, “Our focus, as it always has been, is resort/ski areas, subdivisions and land development, agency processing, service to schools and government, and of course remodels/additions and new homes.” The new group has offices in Tahoe City and Auburn and a new web site: www.jkaedesign.com On Friday, December 4, Mountain Hardware and Sports President Doug Wright announced that the acquisition of Truckee Rents is now complete with the close of escrow. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Truckee Rents to our family. Truckee Rents has been a staple in the community for over 40 years and we plan to provide the same great service and quality products that have been offered throughout their tenure,” said Wright. As part of the acquisition, Truckee Rents will continue to be a Honda Power Equipment and Husqvarna dealer with Honda equipment also being offered at Mountain Hardware and Sports’ locations in Truckee and Blairsden.

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

SPONSORS:

Title Sponsor:

BMD and Marvin Appetizer: Epic AV Automation & The Rock Garden Entertainment: Mountain Home Center & Fireplace Extraordinair Decorations: Beach & O’Neill Insurance Associates, Inc. T-Shirt: Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co, Capital Lumber, and Trex, Inc. Beer Glass: Czyz’s Truckee Appliance Pocketknife: Al Pombo, Inc. Tote Bag: Ferguson Enterprises Bars: PrimeSource Building Products, Simpson Strong-Tie, GRK Fasteners, Henry Blueskin Bottle Opener: Nor-Cal Floor Design Flashlight: DHC Supplies, Inc. Winter Knit Cap: PrimeSource Building Products Carpenter Pencil: Western Nevada Supply Photo Booth: Beach & O’Neill Insurance Associates Koozie: California Craftsman Rooms: Hyatt Lake Tahoe Sponsor Signage: The Office BOSS, Inc. Special Signage: BMD

LIVE AUCTION DONORS: Adrift Tahoe, Coney Island Bar, CATT, GetAwayToday.com, Mason Valley Hunt Club, WAI SUP, Western Nevada Supply, The Reviglio Family, Hill & Dale Landscapes, Jeff Freeman Photography, Jim Wiggins (Oliver Luxury Real Estate), Mountain Hardware & Sports SILENT AUCTION DONORS: Apex Saw Works, Avant Werks, Inc., Blue Coyote Bar & Grill, BMD, Carmel Gallery, CATT, Cedar House Sport Hotel, Coupe Sixty-One Hair Studio, Craig Price, Inc., Dinallo Designs, Ferguson Enterprises, Gallery Keoki, Grateful Gardens, Heller Construction, Hill & Dale Landscapes, Home Concepts Design Resource Center, Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland, Jones Corda Construction Inc., Kelly Brothers Painting, Inc. Simple Power, KSA Architects, Mountain Forge, Inc., Northstar California, Plumas Bank, Salon Fandango, Sears Hometown Store, Shaffer’s Mill Golf &

Lake Club, Sierra Backflow, Sierra Insurance Associates, Sierra Mountain Pipe, Sotheby’s, Spirit Tahoe Interior Design & Gallery, Tahoe Naturals, Tahoe Tech Group, Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District, Tom Duffy Company, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co., Western Nevada Supply, Zuo Modern RAFFLE DONORS: 50/50 Brewery, Advanced Auto Body, Bridgetender Tavern & Grill, Bespoke, Brimer Construction & Plumbing, CATT, Coffee And, Craig Price, Inc., Drunken Monkey, Full Belly Deli, HD Supply White Cap, Heller Construction, Jones Corda Construction, Lake Tahoe Wellness Center, Lanza’s, Las Panchitas Mexican Restaurant, Mane Attraction, Men Wielding Fire, Mountain Home Center, Napa Sonoma, Precision Flooring Solutions, Inc., Royal Gorge, Sarah Zimmerman, Simpson Strong-Tie, Squeeze In, Starbucks Incline Village, Sugar Bowl, Tahoe Mountain Club, Tahoe Naturals, Tahoe Restaurant Collection, The Auto & Tire Doctor, The Painted Vine, Truckee Community Insurance Services, Truckee Overhead Door, Western Nevada Supply, Wild Cherries Coffee House SPECIAL RAFFLE DONOR: BMD BIG THANKS TO THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY COMMITTEE: Chairman Scott Eckard (Eckard Roofing), Vice Chair Joshua Root (Root of Design Electric), Raffle/Auction Co-Chairmen: John Wolfe (Precision Flooring Solutions) and Ami Vannoy (Nor-Cal Floor Design), Decoration Chairman Colette Fonseca (Spirit Tahoe Interior Design), Clean Up Chairman Jamie Brimer (Brimer Construction & Plumbing), Ken Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering), Ted Reviglio (Western Nevada Supply), Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Jim Wiggins (Oliver Luxury Real Estate), Michelle Erskine (Erskine Commercial Photography) BIG THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: Curt Strenk (Root of Design Electric), Brian Wolfe (Precision Flooring Solutions), Stacy, Dylan and Katie Crom (Crom Construction), Tammi Brimer (Brimer Construction & Plumbing), Bonnie Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering), Greg & Keri Haupert (Sierra Integrated Systems), Brook Oneill (Nor-Cal Floor Design), Hillary Talbot (Architect Mason Kirby Inc.), Rich Molsby (Molsby & Bordner, LLP), Jessica Pulskamp (Bruce Olson Construction), John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed), Tyler Schwab (B&W Advertising Specialties), Doug Gadow (Linchpin Structural Engineering), Sue Balogh (Crom Construction), Kathy Hess (Just Imagine Marketing & Design), Margaux Kelly

Truckee Building & Safety Division News Top Ten Ways to Avoid an Accessibility Lawsuit at One’s Business 1. Understand that ADA compliance has been required by federal law since 1990. It is not optional, nor are existing businesses exempt or grandfathered. 2. Have a CASp certificate identifying that the premises are in compliance “or” obtain a CASp report which will identify what needs to be upgraded and assist with creating a plan (which provides a layer of protections against lawsuits). 3. Provide an accessible parking space with a level loading and unloading area, blue outlined striping, a sign designating the space as parking for the disabled, and a $250 fine sign. 4. Provide a clear and unobstructed accessible path of travel from the parking space to the place of business. The minimum walkway width is 48 inches and the minimum corridor width is 36 inches clear. 5. Provide handrails for ramps (defined as greater than 5% slope). 6. Provide compliant surface heights and knee clearances for reception/sales counters, bar counters, and work/dining tables.

8. Provide a minimum 32 inch clear entry door measured with the door in the fully opened, 90 degree position. 9. Provide accessible toilet rooms to include wall and door signage, door hardware, clear maneuvering space, compliant dispenser heights, compliant vanities, etc… 10. Provide an accessible path of travel from the business to the public right of way. Please note that this list is not intended to be an all encompassing list of accessibility requirements. It is simply those accessibility features that are most readily noticed upon approaching and entering a business or building. Additional information can be found at http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/ smallbusiness/smallbusprimer2010.htm Should you have any questions please feel free to give me a call to discuss further please feel free to give me a call or stop by anytime. Hope the Holidays were a success and look forward to “Building Tomorrow Together” in 2016.

Johnny Goetz, Chief Building Official

7. Provide accessible door hardware that does NOT require a twisting motion to open the door.

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One of the most important steps a contractor takes is competent person training. A compliant competent person is an employee capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and conditions, and is authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate these hazards. In construction, competent person training is required for ladders, scaffolding, fall protection, confined spaces, hazardous materials, trenching and excavation, material handling and storage, and powered platforms and man lifts. Nevada requires OSHA 10 hour training for all construction workers and 30 hour training for supervisors and owners. The renewal requirement was eliminated this year, yet many conduct frequent training to continually improve employee safety awareness. Numerous California contractors provide 10 and 30 hour training even though no law compels them to do this. The objective is to reduce accidents and injuries to lower their workers’ compensation cost. Best practices in safety training focuses on pertinent and relevant material. Using hands-on learning techniques, your people will retain and use the information. By promoting the value of job and workplace safety, a contractor enhances and improves their employees’ attitudes, efficiency, performance and quality. The objective of a good safety program is to improve your three P’s: People, Productivity and Profit! This article was provided by new CATT member Larry Markham, SAFE – Safety Assistance For Employers. You can contact Larry at 775-843-8318 or 1larrymarkham@gmail.com.

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he primary goal of a good company safety program is eliminating or reducing expensive accidents and injuries. Employers are responsible to provide a safe and healthful workplace. Depending on a contractor’s number of employees, there are specific safety requirements. Regardless of company size, employers must train employees on the hazards in their job and workplace. The employer is also responsible to enforce their safety rules. This includes disciplinary action for safety violations. Intentional acts, like removing a guard device, are grounds for immediate termination. Bad attitudes, poor training and unsafe work behaviors can be a business owner’s greatest nightmare and eventual downfall. OSHA violations and penalties are only the start of the expenses from work accidents and injuries. There are substantial direct medical costs and deceptive indirect costs involved. Workers’ compensation is pricey for employers that have a good safety record and expensively prohibitive with a poorly managed program. Insurance underwriters analyze many risk factors. They rate a company based on industry data and past performance compared to others. When managed effectively, safety is a profit center for successful businesses. Most companies recognize the value of human capital and realize trained employees are their greatest asset. Like most areas in business, this requires a financial commitment and investment to achieve. The winter season is a good time for employee training in preparation for next year’s work.

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and ambiguities that lead to costly law suits. Each seminar is limited to 12 persons to allow for adequate time for questions. Free to CATT members. RSVP: Email or phone MOBO Law: 530214-8700 ; cox@mobolaw.com.

QuickBooks Job Costing

Thursday, April 28, 1:00–2:00 p.m., Q & A afterwards. CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee This class is presented by CATT Member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson CPAs & Associates LLP. Class will cover: Unlocking the Power of QuickBooks; Profit & Loss by Job report; Ability to tie Income, Cost of Goods Sold, and Expense items to customer jobs; Estimating and Invoicing; Change Orders; Tricks, and Workarounds; and What’s New. Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members. Register: CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard 530-550-9999; info@ca-tt.com.

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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Mitch Clarin, President Mitchell T. Clarin Mike Nethersole, Vice-President M.D. Construction & Consulting Ryan Swenson, Secretary Simpson Strong-Tie Paul Griggs, Treasurer Griggs Custom Homes Joshua Root, Past President Root of Design Electric DIRECTORS Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Scott Eckard, Eckard Roofing Michael Forshee, Forshee Construction Ken Foster, K.B Foster Civil Engineering Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering Greg Haupert, Sierra Integrated Systems Rich Loverde, Loverde Builders Jeff Miller, Advance Design & Construction Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply

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Pat Davison, Executive Director Peg Friesen, Membership & Event Manager Amanda Bullard, Office Manager Kim Cross, Bookkeeper Newsletter design: justimaginemktg.com

CATT’s MISSION: To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community

Welcome New Member Sierra Insurance Associates, Inc. – Kevin Murphy

CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING

Monday, February 1, 2016 | 5:00 p.m. Truckee Airport (10356 Truckee Airport Rd., Truckee) CATT Bylaws require that a meeting of the general membership shall be held each year (Article 5, Section 1). This is called the ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual meeting, each committee chair will give a report on his/her committee’s activities for the past year and goals for the coming year. Members are welcome to attend this meeting. Please call the CATT office 530-550-9999 for more details.

CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in November/YTD Total: Private 6/142 Public Works

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Building Permits Issued in November/YTD Total: Truckee New Single Family Residential

12/90

Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential

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