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THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Mixer

This Mixer is brought to you by:

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ithout a doubt, the decision to change the date for the 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Mixer was right on the money! CATT members gathered under sunny blue skies to enjoy the food, drink, games and music hosted by Epic AV Automation, Heslin Construction, and Martis Valley Mechanical. The challenge to win at Icebreaker Poker enticed guests to quiz each other to secure needed cards, creating collaboration and camaraderie. Local guitarist Richard Blair added music to the mix with his Truckee-centric folk songs.

Thanks to our hosts Epic AV Automation, Heslin Construction, and

Thank you to our Mixer Donors!

Thank you to our Raffle Donors!

May 10, 2016

CONTINUE ON PAGE 2 Getting Ready to play some poker! (L To R) Jay Graham (Signature Landscapes), Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Susan Driscoll (Aegis Insurance Markets), Ken Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering)

The ball field at Truckee River Regional Park, May 20, 2016.

Photo Credit: Jesse Brown, Zachary Engineering.

Community Project Softball Tournament Snowed Out!

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he C.A.T.T. Community Project 2nd Annual Softball Tournament scheduled to take place Saturday, May 21 has been delayed.

While most teams assembled at the field at 8:30 in the morning, a few were unable to get there due to weather.

The captains conferred with CP Chairman Dave Rhoden and unanimously agreed that the field was too snowy, wet and sloppy for a fun, safe tournament. The event is postponed until late summer.

Teams from Aegis Insurance Markets; Bobby Jones Concrete; Grateful Gardens; Mann, Urrutia, Nelson CPAs; Truckee-Tahoe Lumber; Western Nevada Supply; and Zachary Engineering were all excited to play, but Mother Nature had other plans.

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IN THIS ISSUE...

5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Mixer

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Training/Education 5

CP Softball Tournament

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Membership Committee News

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A Note from the President

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Job Fair and Workforce Meeting

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CATT Calendar

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Truckee Building & Safety Division News

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10 Causes of Mold

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Q&A for Contractors

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Local Government Affairs Committee

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Welcome New Members

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Classified Ads

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CATT Stats

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Member News

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CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

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• June 15 Golf Tournament • September 17 Sporting Clay Tournament SEE INSIDE

5th Annual Cinco de Mayo Mixer

TOM CONNOR WATSON ROBYN

Photos (clockwise from top left): CATT members loved the great food thanks to help from Farrah Deprin (Heslin Construction) and Jacie Albin (Epic AV Automation).

Lucky Raffle winner Cody Reynolds (Montana Timber Products) with Mixer Committee Member Hillary Talbot (Architect Mason Kirby), Mixer Chair Michael Ellis, and CATT Office Manager Valerie Vilbig.

Membership Manager Peg Friesen and Mixer Chairman Michael Ellis share a laugh during announcements.

CATT Board Member Ken Foster wins a basket at the raffle.

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Martis Valley Mechanical and to these supportive CATT members for making this fifth annual Cinco de Mayo Mixer a very successful event: Mixer Donors: Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, Meridian Concrete, Inc., Simpson Strong-Tie, BMD, Aegis Insurance Markets, California Cascade Industries, Reno Truss, Inc. Raffle Donors: Epic AV Automation, Heslin Construction, Martis Valley Mechanical, Lombardi Insurance Solutions, Sierra Heritage magazine, Gallery Keoki, Aegis Insurance Markets, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. This Mixer was organized by the CATT Mixer Committee—Members helping members: Committee Chair Michael Ellis (Reno Truss, Inc.), Vice Chair Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Audrey Smith (True Green Roofing Solutions), John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed, Inc.), Aimee Schaller (Tri-Counties Bank), Cheryl Lombardi (Lombardi Insurance Solutions), Jeff Freeman (Jeff Freeman Photography), and Tim & Michelle Erskine (Erskine Photography).

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June CATT Calendar

A note from the

President

All activities are at the CATT office unless otherwise noted.

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his month I would like to welcome Mark Neave of NSM Corporation to the CATT Board of Directors. Mark has been a member of CATT for eight years and comes to the Board excited to learn and get more involved in our wonderful industry, maybe even on a national level. Welcome

Membership Committee Meeting Golf Tournament Committee Meeting June 6 CATT Board Meeting June 7 Member Benefits Committee Meeting June 8 Golf Tournament Committee Meeting June 15 Golf Tournament, Schaffer’s Mill Golf

Course, Martis Valley June 20 Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting June 1 June 1

Mark and thanks!

Also welcome back to Kristine Keck of Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. as a board member of the CATTPAC (Political Action Committee).

Kristine was very influential during her tenure serving on the PAC Board and we are all glad she is back!

CATTPAC is considering endorsing candidates for County Supervisors of both Placer and Nevada Counties. If you have any opinions on this issue (on the June ballot), please contact the CATT office.

In my first column I had mentioned the desire to set up a committee to create a “professional standards to work by” guide. This guide could be used by contractors and clients to keep expectations in check on both sides of the contract. Clients have a clear understanding of acceptable work standards and contractors have an exact idea of the standards they are expected to meet. If interested, please contact me personally (530-308-9124 or mitch@mitchclarin. com) or the CATT office. More details will follow.

Once again thanks for being a part of this great organization and caring about your industry.

Mitch Clarin

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We’re looking forward to playing on the new date and enjoying the delicious burgers and dogs from Darrin Selleck’s BBQ! A huge thanks to our Sponsors, including Caseywood, Selleck BBQ, Mountain Forge, Simpson Strong-Tie, Sierra Millworks, Cedar Valley, Western Woods, Stoel Rives and M.D. Construction & Consulting, Inc. Thank You Community Project Volunteers: Tournament Director and Chairman Dave Rhoden (Caseywood); Vice Chairman Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie); Treasurer Mike Nethersole (M.D. Construction & Consulting, Inc.); Secretary Mike Brown (Stoel Rives, LLP), Board Members John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed, Inc.); Paul Griggs (Griggs Custom Homes, Inc.); Rich Loverde (Loverde Builders, Inc.); Mitch Clarin (Mitchell T. Clarin); Joshua Root (Root of Design Electric); Doug Gadow (Linchpin Structural Engineering, LLC).

10 Most Common Causes of Mold at Tahoe 1. Inadequate ventilation to an attic area. This results in elevated levels of water vapor from the living space entering the area. From this comes condensation and mold on the bottom of the roof plywood and framing.

2. Underfloor crawlspaces that have no moisture barrier present over the earth floor to reduce soil moisture evaporation. If left unchecked, evaporating moisture can significantly elevate levels of water vapor throughout a home causing mold.

3. Insulation that is installed in a manner that blocks attic freeze block venting.

4. Poorly designed roof systems that are unventilated or inadequately ventilated, resulting in condensation and mold on the roof sheathing.

Many times water stains and/or damage to the ceiling finish are observed and at times mistaken as a roof leak.

5. Pipe bursts that go for a period of over 48 hours. Hot water discharges tend to propagate mold more quicker than cold water losses.

6. Having more than one vapor barrier in an exterior wall or ceiling cavity.

7. Small living space areas that are not regularly ventilated with open windows. As a result of occupants using the home, they generate water vapor that gets trapped inside. Elevated water vapor leads to condensation, typically in areas that are cold or have little air flow.

Condensation is a common cause of mold.

8. Slow leaks will take longer and often go unnoticed. Any evidence of moisture should be addressed immediately before mold can grow. Most common are drains coming out of plastic shower pans and toilet seal leaks.

9. Houses that are left vacant and unheated for an extended period of time can allow water vapor to create dew when temperatures are reduced in the home.

10. Roof leaks and ice dams creating water intrusion above the ice and water shield if there is any.

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This article was written by Ned Riley with Tahoe Mold and Water Remediation & Restoration. For more information, contact Ned at 530-583-6653 or come to Ned’s class on July 12 at the CATT office.

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CATT Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) Meeting Dates and Speakers June 20 July 18 August 15

Truckee Chief Building Official Johnny Goetz Placer County Chief Building Official Tim Wegner Truckee Mayor Joan Jones

The next LGAC meeting is Monday, June 20, 4:00 p.m., here at the CATT office. Guest speaker is Johnny Goetz, Truckee’s Chief Building Official.

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.

Fire Hydrants at the Lake

FOR SALE Brand new dryer, LG DLGX8001V, graphite steel, 9.0 cf mega capacity with steam technology (gas). Was special order, never been used. Asking $1,300. Contact: Emily at 530-587-4000; design@ marktannerconstruction.com.

FOR SALE 1,320 lf 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. Contact: John at 775-624-6333; johncunha@me.com.

At the May 16 LGAC meeting, CATT members decided to form a subcommittee focused on policy and requirements for fire hydrants within the jurisdiction of the North Tahoe Fire Protection District.

The goal is to develop clear and easy to understand requirements explaining when a fire hydrant will be needed, who should pay for the fire hydrant, and how the “fair share” payment should be calculated.

Please do not hesitate to contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com for more information about the Fire Hydrant issue or LGAC Subcommittee.

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.

Members of LGAC

The current membership of CATT’s Local Government Affairs Committee includes Chairman Michael Forshee (Forshee Construction), Vice Chairman Mitch Clarin (Mitchell T. Clarin), Tony Commendatore (Aegis Insurance Markets), Eric Bacon (Bacon Collaborative Design & Engineering, Inc.), John Pruyn (High West Landscape Architects), John Wood (Loverde Builders, Inc.), Jim Smith (Mark Tanner Construction, Inc.), Rich Molsby (Molsby & Bordner, LLP), Kristi Thompson (MWA, Inc.), and Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie).

The Committee is always looking for more members. If fees, regulations, codes, and policy interest you, contact LGAC Chair Michael Forshee at 530-412-0866 or forsheeconst@gmail.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 bf. 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.

FOR SALE Three section brand new Jeld-Wen sliding glass door. Door opens from right to left from the outside. Installed but never used. $1,800 OBO (retails for $5,000). Contact: Julie at 775-833-3388; julie@ elisefett.com.

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idelity National Title proudly welcomes the newest member of their Escrow team, Heather Tone. Heather is the Escrow Assistant to Linda Gayton in the Truckee office. “Heather Tone’s twelve years of real estate experience provides her with the edge we are looking for in this competitive market,” said Debbie Sajdak, Sales Executive with the company. Debbie added, “Prior to her Real Estate career, Heather was positioned in the High Tech industry in the Bay area for over twelve years, giving her the technical expertise our clients expect. Living in Truckee since 2002 creates a unique blend of community passion and knowledge.” Heather can be reached at Fidelity’s Truckee office by phone 530-5873845 or by email: heather.tone@fnf.com.

More than 350 people attended the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association Annual Awards Dinner on April 20 and a CATT member won a very prestigious award!

Congratulations to Auerbach Engineering Corp. for taking home the “Best Place to Work” award. Competition was stiff - there were seven other nominees, including Northstar California; Tahoe City Public Utility District; Vacasa; Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards; Plumas Bank; Tahoe Central Market & Deli; and Moe’s Original BBQ.

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FOR SALE Full 1”, VG, D/F, clear, reclaimed bleacher seating, beautiful stock. Approximately 6,000 sf, 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 $79,900 to $210,000. 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. $ MONEY TO LEND Great rates, small amounts available for your clients’ remodels or additions, bridge loans, your autos, tools, etc.

Contact: Mitch at 530-308-9124 (phone/text); Mitch@MitchClarin.com.

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Training/ Education Top Seven Business Mistakes

Thursday, June 16, 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. Here is the list: Software Recommendations—Expensify; Accelerate Deductions and Defer Income; Don’t Squander Your Gift Tax Exclusion; Maximize “Above-the-Line” Deductions; Perform an Overall Financial Checkup; Get Your Quickbooks Running; Charitable Contributions. Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members.

RSVP: CATT 530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about MOLD but Were Afraid to Ask Tuesday, July 12, 12 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Q&A afterwards.

Refreshments will be served.

CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee This class is presented by CATT member Tahoe Mold and Water (TMW).

The presenter is Ned Riley, a local mold consultant and remediation contractor. Attendees will be provided a checklist titled, “Preventing Mold in New Construction.” The class is designed for contractors and builders looking to improve the way they build and maintain their job sites. Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for non-members.

RSVP: CATT 530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com.

Membership Committee News Lucky iPad Winners

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CATT Member Andrew Cross (Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.) and his referred new member Dan Fraiman (Daniel Fraiman Construction) won the iPad minis as part of a member referral incentive held January through April 1. The drawing was held at the May 10 Mixer.

Recruit New CATT Members & Win Some Bucks!

Did You Know?

You can receive $50 next year by simply referring a new member to join CATT! Refer two new members and get $100 next year.

Refer three new members and get $150. It’s so easy to get some cash in hand! Contact CATT Membership & Event Manager Peg Friesen 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com for more information or for membership materials to give to your prospects.

Congratulations to the following members who referred new members in 2015! Thank you for your support!

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Ward-Young Architecture & Planning – Lisa Burns Western Nevada Supply – Ted Reviglio Zachary Engineering – David Zachary

Accent Window – Peter Knight Aegis Insurance Markets – Susan Driscoll BMD, Inc. – Paul Herrfeldt California Cascade Industries – Brian DeClusin Cotton Construction – Jeff Cotton Gallery Keoki – Lynn Gibson Griggs Custom Homes, Inc. – Paul Griggs Heslin Construction – Matt Heslin Hills Flat Lumber Company – Bob Brown JKGD Architecture Engineering – Gary Davis Joy Engineering – Rick Joy Linchpin Structural Engineering – Doug Gadow Lombardi Insurance Solutions – Cheryl Lombardi M.D. Construction & Consulting, Inc. – Mike Nethersole Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc. – Ami Vannoy Olcese Construction – Tillio Olcese Peter S. Gerdin Architect – Peter Gerdin Reno Truss, Inc. – Michael Ellis Root of Design Electric – Joshua Root Sierra Integrated Systems, Inc. – Greg Haupert Simpson Strong-Tie – Ryan Swenson Timberline Construction – Christian Edwards Waddell & Reed, Inc. – John Manocchio

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Recruit new members through September 30 and you could win CASH! 1st Place prize is $500 and 2nd Place prize is $250. You must recruit three new members to qualify for this drawing. PLUS—the new members you recruit are entered into a drawing to win $200 CASH! The drawing will be held at the October 13 Mixer. Contact CATT Membership & Event Manager Peg Friesen 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com for more information or for membership materials to give to your prospects.

Join The Membership Committee And You Could Win A Ticket To The CATT Christmas Holiday Party

Being part of a committee is a great way to gain exposure for you and your company as well as meet a lot of people in our industry. The Membership Committee is responsible for retaining and recruiting members, and developing membership benefits and services.

You could win a ticket to the CATT Christmas Holiday Party by joining and attending Committee Meetings and being involved in Membership Activities. Your hours will be tracked by the Membership Committee and the Committee Member with the most hours by November 11th will receive a free ticket to the CATT Christmas Holiday Party.

The Membership Committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. at the CATT office in Truckee. For more information, please contact CATT Membership & Event Manager, Peg Friesen, at 530550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com.

Thanks to the Membership Committee for Bringing You These Contest Incentives

Chairman Michael Ellis (Reno Truss), Vice-Chairman Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed, Inc.), Elise Fett (Elise Fett & Associates), Audrey Smith (True Green Roofing Solutions), Brian Watkins (Reno Truckee Paint Mart), Hillary Talbot (Architect Mason Kirby, Inc.), Jeff Freeman (Jeff Freeman Photography), and Susan Driscoll (Aegis Insurance Markets).

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Job Fair and Workforce Meeting

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Ryan at the Career Expo/Job Fair

ATT members were actively involved in two separate activities this past month where the “labor pool” was a main topic of conversation.

On April 22, CATT Secretary Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie) worked a CATT table at Sierra College for their Career Expo/Job Fair. Ryan distributed flyers explaining how to obtain a CA contractor’s license and also had handouts showing job openings posted by CATT member companies.

Current job openings are displayed on the CATT website, go to the “I’m a Building Professional” page to see the postings (www.ca-tt.com/job-openings). Thank you Ryan for representing CATT members!

On May 12, Tom Just (Mountain Home Center) and Dan Heller (Heller Construction) attended a “State of the Workforce” discussion as CATT reps along with local retailers, a ski resort, the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and staff from the Alliance for Workforce Development (AFWD) and the Northern Rural Training and Employment Consortium (NoRTEC). AFWD and NoRTEC are regional nonprofits providing workforce development and human resource services for businesses, organizations, and job seekers and are funded under a federal grant. As a requirement for grant funding, NoRTEC is required to hold local strategy development workshops. AFWD is under the NoRTEC umbrella, covers six counties, and sponsors the One Stop Job Center in Truckee (aka Nevada County Business and Career Network). AFWD and NoRTEC hosted the May 12 meeting.

The strategic development discussion covered significant economic opportunities and challenges impacting business; workforce and economic development priorities; and types of support needed to grow local business. Top strategies that got identified were: education/training; workforce housing; and the need for a central hub of job info. Unfortunately, some of the largest area employers were not present nor were the local Chambers or education providers part of this discussion. Feedback from attendees will be used to create a more comprehensive plan to address workforce challenges and strengthen efforts to respond to business needs. Thanks to Tom and Dan for attending this meeting on behalf of CATT!

Truckee Building & Safety Division News

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s we head into the summer and our busy construction season, the Town has some exciting news to share with everyone. Before I get to the news, however, I want to remind everyone to ensure that “prior” to breaking ground, you have all of your BMPs in place and inspected. BMPs are an essential part of the startup with any project as they ensure best practices for our storm water protection, rivers and trees, and assist in keeping the dirt on the project and not on our roads. Let’s have a great and safe construction season (though you all never really stop throughout the year) and work together to produce an amazing product as we are “The Leaders and The Best.”

Back to the news: It is with great excitement that we have replaced an outstanding plans examiner who retired a few months back with an energetic, free-spirited, outgoing and team-oriented person. It is my pleasure to announce the hiring of Sarah Dorminy as the new plans examiner for The Town of Truckee. Over the next few months, Sarah will be engaging in and learning the “ins and outs” of being a plans examiner through an extensive training program that will benefit all of us for a long time to come. Sarah brings an extensive background that fits the “Truckee Vision” and especially the “Truckee Way,” and was the perfect fit for what we envisioned and were looking for.

Sarah grew up in Dahlonega, Georgia. She and her brother and sister were raised by their parents, Rick and Jac. During the interview process, it was apparent that Sarah’s mother and father instilled a

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work ethic that far exceeds the norm. Sarah graduated with a Master of Science degree in Engineering from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. After graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado, to work as an industrial wastewater engineer for CH2M Hill, and to follow her passion for the mountains and the outdoors. Her career ultimately brought her to California to help build the Davis Woodland Regional Water Treatment Plant in Woodland.

Not long after moving to California, Sarah visited and immediately fell in love with Truckee, and knew she wanted to someday be a permanent part of our community. She enjoys mountain biking, backpacking, skiing and being outdoors as much as possible.

She recently hand-built a self-sustainable Mercedes Sprinter van conversion to live out of and explore California in.

Next time you are in Town Hall, feel free to reach out and introduce yourself to Sarah, as she is fun, witty and outgoing. Sarah will in time bring an enormous resource to all of the building community here in Truckee that we will all benefit from.

Should you have any questions or simply just want to talk, please feel free to give me a call or stop by my office anytime, as my door is always open.

Let’s have a great and fun summer for 2016.

Johnny Goetz, Chief Building Official JUNE 2016

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C apitol

C onnection

Q&A for Contractors

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

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isconception, rumor, misunderstanding or what we don’t know we don’t know can detour your route to obtaining a contractor’s license fast. The relatively new rules for LLC licensing are still a learning curve for many, so a mistaken assumption isn’t a surprise. We also ‘double down’ on questions relating to asbestos…

Q: We are going to be applying for a Limited Liability Company (LLC) license using an individual who was previously licensed three years ago.

Will the license only show her name, or will all the partners’ names also show on the license?

A: First of all, the license is issued in the name of the LLC as registered with the California Secretary of State.

In order to obtain an LLC Contractor’s License, you will be required to register the LLC with the CA Secretary of State. In addition, you must file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State within 90 days of your Registration. The Statement of Information must list any Manager(s) appointed, or if no Managers have been elected or appointed, each member of the LLC. The personnel you list on the Statement of Information is the same personnel you must list on your contractor’s license application, which in turn will be reflected as personnel on your Contractor’s License. So, as long as the Partners are listed on the Statement of Information, they will also be listed, and have signing authority, for the LLC Contractor’s License.

Q: My husband is an asbestos abatement Contractor from Oregon and he has many residential projects coming up in California, which they need him to start in the beginning of June. I called Cal/OSHA last month to find out the requirements and they said that he would need to take a course, complete a DOSH registration form, and pay a fee. Now that we

are in the process of completing the registration application, it appears that we also need to be licensed with the CSLB in order to complete the DOSH registration. What are the requirements for the CSLB and how long will that take?

A: In order to obtain an unrestricted DOSH registration, you are required to have a “C-22” (Asbestos Abatement) Contractor’s License. Your husband will be required to document at least four years of full-time work experience doing asbestos abatement work and take and pass the law and trade exams. The CSLB also requires that he is in process of registering with DOSH in order to qualify, which it sounds like he has covered. Contact our office if you’d like assistance with the licensing process.

Q: We are a restoration contractor out of Arizona and we just recently obtained our California General Building (“B”) Contractor’s License. Occasionally when doing our demo work we come across asbestos. What is the restriction for how much asbestos we can remove without having that specialty license/certification?

A: Asbestos abatement or removal does not require an asbestos certification if the total area is less than 100 square feet. Cal/OSHA regulates all asbestos handling, regardless of setting, and you can contact the asbestos unit at ACRU@dir.ca.gov.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-4430657, email info@cutredtape.com, or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St., Ste. 500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

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12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee, CA 96161 (Located across the street from Truckee Town Hall) Ph: 530-550-9999 | Fx: 530-550-9998 info@ca-tt.com | www.ca-tt.com

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

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

Robert Morken Construction Inc. – Robert Morken

DIRECTORS Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Michael Ellis, Reno Truss, Inc. Michael Forshee, Forshee Construction Ken Foster, K.B. Foster Civil Engineering Greg Haupert, Sierra Integrated Systems, Inc. Rich Loverde, Loverde Builders, Inc. Mark Neave, NSM Corporation Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply Chris Tennant, Mt. Lincoln Construction, Inc.

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Pat Davison, Executive Director Peg Friesen, Membership & Event Manager Valerie Vilbig, Office Manager Julie Skorheim, Bookkeeper Newsletter design: justimaginemktg.com

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W elco m e New Me mbe rs

Equipment in 2016!

General Contractors

77

Sub-Contractors

87

Associates/Suppliers

65

Professionals

100

Organizations

7

Retired 1 Total 337

CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s

CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in April/YTD Total: Private 7/11 Public Works

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Building Permits Issued in April/YTD Total: Truckee New Single Family Residential Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential

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