NOVEMBER 2014
CATT-A-LOG • THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT
CATT REMODEL COMMITTEE Sporting Clays Shotgun Tournament Hits a Bull’s Eye!
I 1st Place Team Sierra Integrated Systems – team members with their prizes from Sportsman’s Warehouse (L-R): Dave Peters, Ryan Downing, Greg Haupert, Alex Blincoe, Ryan Sei
SENIORS BREAKFAST
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n late September, a new CATT tradition took shape with the 2nd Annual Sporting Clays Shotgun Tournament at Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City. Overcast skies didn’t deter 37 shooters from testing their skills and socializing between stations. Top shooter was Dave Peters (Sierra Integrated Systems), hitting 91 out of 100 targets. Sierra Integrated Systems was the highest scoring team, holding onto the title they earned last year. $350 in cash awards were given out to the top three shooters based on “Lewis Class” scoring: 1st Place was Dave Peters, 2nd Place was Chris Fawcett (Team Simpson StrongTie), and 3rd Place was Robert Cattaneo (United Paint - Stain and Laquer). Prizes donated by Sportsman’s Warehouse in Carson City went to Sierra Integrated Systems as the first place team. Chairman Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie) did a great job in organizing this event. Grateful thanks to these Tournament Sponsors: Titan Construction Supply (Ammo Sponsor), Simpson Strong-Tie (Target Sponsor), Truckee-Tahoe Lumber (Awards Sponsor), CED (Station Sponsor), Western Nevada Supply (Station Sponsor) The 2015 Tournament plans are already in the works—watch the CATT-A-LOG for updates in Spring and Summer of 2015.
Needs Volunteers!
ATT members are needed for various jobs as part of the Sierra Senior Services monthly fundraiser breakfast on Sunday, December 7, at the Truckee Senior Center by the Rodeo Grounds. Volunteer chefs will be flipping pancakes and frying eggs and volunteer servers will set the tables and bring the plates to the breakfast diners. First shift is from 7–9:30 am and the second shift is from 9 am to Noon. The breakfast is open to the public for a nominal fee. The seniors collect the fee at the door and use the money to support the “Meals on Wheels” program. Different organizations provide this help to the seniors during the year—December is CATT’s month to cook and serve. CATT MEMBERS CAN HELP IN TWO WAYS: 1. Volunteer for the kitchen crew (let us know what shift is best) 2. Or bring your family in for breakfast
SENIORS BREAKFAST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
Contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison (530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com) if you have any questions or want to volunteer for Sunday, December 7. This is another way you can give back to the community and promote a positive image of the building industry. The morning flies by and it’s fun too!
Sporting Clays Tournament Seniors Breakfast Executive Director Column CATT Awards—Vote Now! CATT Calendar Annual Meeting Notice Classified Ads Training/Education
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Truckee Building & Safety Division News Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) Q&A for Contractors Membership Committee News Welcome New Members CATT Stats CATT Job/Permit #s
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Executive Director COLUMN CATT Calendar
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he months have flown by and we are already talking about the 2015 Building & Remodeling Guide. Part of the prep for next year’s Guide includes reviewing the 2014 articles and photos to determine what might need updating or replacing. CATT members with an interest in contributing editorial content for the 2015 Guide should contact me as step one. The CATT Board will be approving the 2015 Budget soon. The Budget provides the road map for the coming year, with all income and expense line items explained in detailed notes. The Budget as proposed is balanced and allocates some funds to our rainy day reserve account. Thanks to members Nate Farnell (Fortera Capital Management) and John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed) for serving with CATT Treasurer Paul Griggs on the Budget Committee. You guys do good work! Judges from outside the area will be here in mid-November to review the nominated projects and select the winners for the Annual Awards Competition. CATT staff are gearing up for the Sierra Seniors breakfast fundraiser, membership renewals, and the biggest event of the year, the Christmas Holiday Party. Registration numbers for the Party are encouraging (286 dinners at press time) and October isn’t even over yet! Last year’s party had 377 total registrations. Please do not hesitate to contact me (530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com) if you have any questions or need more information on CATT activities and programs.
Pat Davison
(All meetings at the CATT office unless otherwise noted)
November
November 3 – Board Meeting November 4 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting November 5 – Membership Committee Meeting November 12 – Website Committee Meeting November 17 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting November 18 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting November 21 – Individual Awards Voting Ends November 27/28 – Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
December
December 7 – Seniors Breakfast Fundraiser – Truckee Senior Center
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, February 2, 2015, 5 pm CATT office (12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee, CA 96161) 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 this 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.
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oting for the CATT 2014 Individual Awards has begun! Go to www.ca-tt.com and look for the awards icon to vote online. Voting ends Friday, November 21, at 5 pm. Each CATT member company has one vote. Non-members cannot vote. Award winners are announced at the December 12 Christmas Holiday Party. The 2014 CATT Awards program is sponsored by CLARK + KENSINGTON, a premium line of paint+primer in one, available exclusively at Ace Hardware. CATT member Mountain Hardware & Sports is a full service Ace Hardware store. Contact CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard (530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com) to receive a written ballot or if you have any problems with website voting. www.ca-tt.com
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LOOKING TO BUY TAHOE COVERAGE FOR $10,000 Developed & vacant lots that have coverage not being used are eligible. Might be good way to cash in on an extra 10 grand! Looking for 340 sq. ft. Contact Mitch at Mitch@MitchClarin.com or 530-308-9124. FOR SALE Truckee Rents, an established business, 30+ years in Truckee. Turn key, perfect for contractor. Contact Mike, Frank or Karin at 530-587-7832 or truckeerents@sbcglobal.net. FOR SALE Used construction equipment. Call Tom at 775-750-5743. FOR RENT Storage yard, ideal for landscapers and excavators, near Tahoe Donner. $600/ per month. Contact Eric 530-412-2100 or breamer@ sbcglobal.net. $ 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 or Mitch@MitchClarin.com. FOR SALE Barn Wood Circular Sawn Hickory 6x6, 8x8. Doug Fir 1x4, 6, 8, 10, 12; 2x4, 6, 8, 10, 12; 3x10, 11x11. 5 bd. ft. with free delivery anywhere in the Basin. Live Edge Slabs, huge pieces Walnut, Elm, Oak. 10–30 bd. ft. Call Alex @ Finishing Touch Carpentry for more details 530-362-6700. FOR RENT Gradall. 45 ft. reach with truss boom and 1 yard bucket. Great for backfill. For questions and rental price, please call Jude at 530-567-5150. 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 at Washoe Building Supply 775-691-9633 or maurio_ mattice@sbcglobal.net. FOR SALE Reclaimed Lumber, Custom Cut and Finished to Order. Exterior, Interior, Siding, Cabinets, Beams and Fireplace Mantles. Redwood, Doug Fir, Pine and Cedar. 500,000 b/f of Inventory to choose from. Prices ranging from $3–$12 b/f, Full Service Mill. Yankin’s Reclaimed Materials - your local supplier since 1980. Call 530-587-3700 for pricing.
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Training/Education /////////////////// To Trust or Not to Trust— Are You Prepared?
Thursday, November 6 • 8–9:30 am Thursday, November 20 • 8–9:30 am Breakfast will be served. The Parlor at the Truckee Hotel 10007 Bridge St., Truckee CATT Member Plumas Bank is presenting these two sessions featuring Kelley R. Carroll, Attorneyat-Law. These sessions are designed to help protect your assets now and in the future. Topics to be discussed: Operating a Trust; Durable Power of Attorney; Beneficiaries; and Probate. The session will include a Q&A discussion.
“Successful School Work Methods” Workshop (two times and locations)
Thursday, November 13 • 9–10 am TTUSD Board Room, 11603 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee (behind the fire station) 4–5 pm • Room H148, North Tahoe High School, 2945 Polaris Road, Tahoe City Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) is presenting “Successful School Work Methods.” Anna Klovstad and Rob Koster of TTUSD will present how to successfully bid, execute and complete a school project. There will be information about the Public Contract Code, informal and formal
bidding requirements, working with the Division of the State Architect, prevailing wage requirements, reasons why you should work with TTUSD, and other topics. RSVP to Becca McGough by phone 530 582-2540 or email: BMcGough@ttusd.org. THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE FREE TO CATT MEMBERS/$10 CHARGE FOR NON-MEMBERS.
Small Group Health Insurance Plans— The Affordable Care Act—Year Two
Thursday, November 13 • Noon–1:30 pm Lunch will be served. CATT Office – 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee CATT Member Cheryl Lombardi, President of Lombardi Insurance Solutions, will present updates to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that impact small employer health plans (less than 50 fulltime employees). This presentation will include a discussion on the new “Grandmothering” law which allows employers with renewal dates in the fourth quarter of 2014 to retain their current noncompliant ACA group health plans for another year. It is estimated that 70% of all small group business in California is scheduled to renew on December 1st. If your company is one of them be prepared for some bottlenecks. Other topics include the new California law increasing the maximum waiting
period, dependent coverage considerations , and health insurance tax credit [it is not too late to earn your 2014 Health Insurance Tax Credit through Covered California Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)]. Please RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard at 530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com.
Individual Group Health Insurance Plans—The Affordable Care Act— Year Two
Wednesday, November 19 • Noon–1:30 pm Lunch will be served. CATT Office – 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee CATT Member Cheryl Lombardi, President of Lombardi Insurance Solutions, will present changes in the plans offered in the individual marketplace and through the state exchange, Covered California. Topics to be discussed include 2015 Open Enrollment period, key benefit differences between the metallic tiers, highlights and advantages of HSA plans, eligibility for Premium Tax Credits, and the importance of provider networks. This session will include a Q&A discussion. Please RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard at 530-550-9999 or info@ca-tt.com.
TRUCKEE BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION NEWS
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s we move into the winter months and our construction season is slowing down a bit, I wanted to take a moment and make a few statements, reminders, and gather some information for the next rush of projects. First, you are all to be commended on the work you put out each and every day as it makes the inspectors’ jobs, plans examiners’ jobs, and my job much easier. Your effort is truly appreciated and shows the willingness on your part, and ours, to adhere to the slogan “Building Tomorrow Together,” which can only grow into an amazing partnership. Second, just a reminder, as you prepare for winter and the weather that comes with the season, take a look at your job site and make any necessary corrective actions with your BMPs. You may find that you need to remove and replace some of the protective measures that have been in place all summer. Lastly, as we work together to make building in Truckee the best experience for everyone, please take a moment to go online and fill out a survey at Survey Monkey. This is a chance to hear what is going right, what we can improve on prior to the next construction season, and come up with new and inventive ideas. I want to hear your ideas on how to collaboratively improve efficiencies for everyone. Here is the web link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ TownofTruckeeBuildingDivision. Please assist us in becoming the most efficient Building Department in the State. Should you have any questions or just want to stop by and discuss options, code interpretations, etc., you know my door is always open.
Johnny Goetz,
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
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Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) The next CATT LGAC meeting is Monday, November 17, 4 pm, here at the CATT office. Guest Speaker is Nancy Ives, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Northstar Community Services District. Nancy will explain the roles and responsibilities of the NCSD Board. The District provides fire protection, fuels management, water, sewer collection, snow removal, road surface maintenance, recycling services, solid waste management and trail construction and maintenance. The Board approves mitigation and connection fees plus specific water/sewer/fire codes affecting construction and new development in Northstar. Any CATT member is welcome to attend this meeting. The monthly LGAC meetings are always held the 3rd Monday of the month, 4 pm, at the CATT office. Contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com for more information.
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CAPITOL CONNECTION
Q&A for Contractors By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.
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our Qualifier just called and quit, what now? We ‘bond’ with a young contractor who is following in his father’s footsteps. We ‘re-member’ rules on a ‘limited’ question about names, but first new law brings new opportunity for contractors ready to travel… Q: One of my subcontractors recently obtained his Arizona license and he didn’t have to take the trade exam because he has been licensed in Oregon for over five years. It was my understanding that Arizona’s reciprocal agreement was only with California, Nevada, and Utah. Did something change? A: Yes, there were several changes to the licensing law in Arizona that became effective July 1, 2014. And yes, one of those changes was expanding the reciprocal agreement to include all states that require licenses. This being said, contact our office if you need assistance with obtaining an Arizona contractor’s license or information on any other state’s regulations. Q: I have worked for my father’s contracting company for many years and he passed away recently. I have applied for a new license and I’m requesting that his license number be re-issued to me. The CSLB sent me a letter requesting a contractor’s bond. My Dad just renewed the bond on his license. Can I request that the CSLB also transfer his bond? A: No, unfortunately bonds are not transferrable. So even though you will be keeping your father’s license number you will need to obtain a new contractor’s bond. Q: My CPA recommended that I change my corporation to LLC since CA now allows Limited Liability Companies to have contractor’s licenses. On the application I see that there are boxes to check for “Responsible Managing Member” and “Responsible Managing Manager.” What is the difference between member and manager?
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DEAL NEW members that pre-pay their 2015 dues in November 2014 will receive the last two months of 2014 free. What a great deal! Get 14 months of membership for the price of 12! This means the new member will get all the CATT benefits now instead of waiting for January 1, 2015. These benefits include: Company name displayed in two listings on the CATT website, exclusive Job-to-Bid notices, CATT monthly newsletters and emails, the right to vote for CATT Board members, nominate and vote in the Awards program, plus many more awesome benefits and services (display business cards in the office, use the conference room, discounts, etc.). Notify all your business associates who are not CATT members yet – this is the time to save some money and join the only organization representing the interests of the construction industry in the Truckee Tahoe area. Contact Membership and Event Coordinator, Peg Friesen, at the CATT office for more information or to obtain a membership application for this special deal, 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com.
A: It is my understanding that “members” own interest in the company while “managers” are employees of the company who function as officers of a corporation would, but without having a share of the company’s profit. You should consult your CPA or an attorney to assist you with the formation of your new LLC. Q: We are a fire sprinkler installation company and one of our competitors is using a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) that is not involved in the company at all. He receives a monthly payment but he lives out of state and works for another company full time. How do I make the CSLB aware of this? A: You would want to complete a complaint form which is available on the CSLB’s website. It is also helpful to submit any supporting documentation that you have available. The CSLB will “investigate” the complaint from there. Q: Our Qualifier resigned from our company recently. We have a new individual that is going to Qualify for the company but he is currently the Qualifier on another company’s license. I see the form to replace the Qualifying party, but does he need to disassociate with his prior employer first, or is that automatic? Also, does the license number change when we switch out the Qualifying party? In other words, do license numbers follow the individuals or stick with the company? A: No, he is not automatically removed from the current license. He will need to complete a Disassociation Notice to remove himself from his previous company’s license which is available on the CSLB’s website www.cslb.ca.gov. License numbers stay with the company. In certain limited circumstances you can transfer a license number, but in the case of a corporation such as yours, the license number remains with the company. While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, 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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CATT’s MISSION: To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CATT Stats
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Gary Crosswhite, President Meridian Concrete, Inc. Barry Lease, Vice-President Incline Builders, Inc. Josh Root, Secretary Root of Design Electric Paul Griggs, Treasurer Griggs Custom Homes Michael Forshee, Past President Forshee Construction
General Contractors Sub-Contractors Associates/Suppliers Professionals Organizations Total
DLP Construction & Painting, Inc. – Dave Pollock Homecrafters of NV Inc. – Troy Means HD Roofing – Matt Meagher
DIRECTORS
Mitch Clarin, Mitchell T. Clarin Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Ken Foster, K.B. Foster Civil Engineering Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering Greg Haupert, Sierra Integrated Systems Rich Loverde, Loverde Builders Mike Nethersole, M.D. Construction & Consulting Larry Orlando, Orlando Enterprises Tahoe Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply Ryan Swenson, Simpson Strong-Tie
STAFF
Pat Davison, Executive Director Peg Friesen, Membership & Event Coordinator Amanda Bullard, Office Manager
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CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s
83 101 70 85 7 346
CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in September/YTD Total:
Building Permit #s Issued in September/YTD Total:
Private Public Works
Truckee New Single Family Residential 11/73 Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential 26/135
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