CATT A LOG October 2014

OCTOBER 2014

CATT-A-LOG • THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

C.A.T.T. Community Project Helps with Slow Foods Demonstration Garden

ABOVE: The gang at Spirit Tahoe Interior Design Gallery really got into “the spirit” of the mixer! Two “Sheriffs” were winners of the costume contest (L to R): Greg Zirbel and Dennis Schlumpf (Dennis L. Schlumpf & Associates)

Everyone Was Caught Up in the Spirit!

This Mixer is brought to you by:

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Thank you to our Mixer Donors! etween 75 and 100 people showed up for the September 4 mixer hosted by Spirit Tahoe Interior Design Gallery in downtown Truckee. Three “sheriffs” were on- site in case the crowd got rowdy! Old West themed-costumes, hay bales and mason jars, a jail photo prop, and Truckee trivia gameboards were the big attention getters at this event. Another twist with this mixer was that all raffle prizes were wrapped up so the winners didn’t know what they won until they unwrapped the prizes! What fun!

Thank you to our Raffle Donors!

Thanks to these Mixer Donors: Brimer Construction & Plumbing, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, Koch Elevator, Liberty Utilities, Mountain Forge, Signature Landscapes, Simpson Strong-Tie, Soil Tech, The Office Boss Thanks to these Raffle Donors: A Step Above, California Closets, CALIFORNIA CLOSETS Lombardi Insurance Solutions, Reno Buick GMC Cadillac, Simpson Strong-Tie, Spirit Tahoe Interior Design, Tahoe Tech Group, Truckee Tahoe Stone & Tile Cleaning, Waddell & Reed

C.A.T.T. Community Project Chairman Josh Root is proud to note that Community Project had another wonderful project on September 11. CP reps stained the Gazebo at the Slow Food Lake Tahoe Demonstration Garden located directly behind the eastern softball field at Truckee Regional Park. CATT member Jim Easterbrook (Easterbrook Painting, Inc.) donated the stain, buckets, and brushes.

Photo (L to R): Sharon Freewoman (Slow Foods Demonstration Garden), Curt Strenk (Root of Design Electric), Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Joshua Root (Root of Design Electric)

September 4, 2014

CATT MIXER

Thursday, October 9, 5–7 pm Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland The Rock – 11209 Brockway Road, Truckee

September Mixer

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Challenge to CATT Members

C.A.T.T. Community Project

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A Note from the President

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Issues and Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) 4

October CATT Calendar

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Q&A for Contractors

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Membership Committee News

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Truckee Building & Safety Division News

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Welcome New Members

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Training/Education

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CATT Stats

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Classified Ads

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CATT Job/Permit #s

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COMME COMME SALES | SALES

A NOTE FROM THE

President CATT Calendar

(All meetings at the CATT office unless otherwise noted)

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am sure most of you have heard the news from Reno…Tesla Motors selected the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) as the site to build their 5 million square foot battery gigafactory. This is exciting stuff for Reno and for the surrounding communities. As part of the development, there will also be a new highway from Highway 50 in Silver Springs to the TRIC, improving access from Carson City, Dayton, etc.

This will surely impact Truckee and the Tahoe region positively. Many of Truckee and Tahoe’s property owners are Bay area or Reno area residents that own as second-home owners. Tesla’s corporate base is in Palo Alto and RenoTahoe International Airport officials hope that the factory will increase demand for flights between Reno and the Bay area. The airport is actively notifying airlines and drone businesses across the world that Tesla is coming. In addition, the airport hopes to boost Reno’s already booming cargo business and believes the gigafactory will do that. All of this economic actively should generate interest and related activity in Truckee and Tahoe from increased tourist traffic to increased desire for second homes, etc. If completed as planned, the factory should be operating in 2017.

Gary Crosswhite, 2014 CATT PRESIDENT

October October 1 October 1 October 2 October 3 October 3 October 6 October 7 October 9

Membership Committee Meeting Live TV Candidate Forum – Truckee Town Hall Live TV Candidate Forum – Truckee Town Hall Award Nomination Period CLOSES Budget Committee Meeting Board Meeting Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting MIXER at Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland in Truckee Remodel Committee Meeting Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting Member Orientation – Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee Award Voting BEGINS

October 16 October 20 October 21 October 23 October 27

TRUCKEE BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION NEWS

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s many of you have heard by now, the Town of Truckee’s Building Division has launched a new and exciting program —“Over the Counter Thursdays.” September 25, 2014 was our first day of the new program. “Over the Counter Thursdays” provides a unique opportunity to our industry, enabling customers to submit and obtain a permit within hours for certain types of projects that would normally go into the queue. That means people are working at jobsites quicker too! The Town is committed to providing and expanding the most efficient ways of doing business. The hope is that we will grow this program and continue to explore other options and programs that would contribute to becoming the most efficient Building Department in the State of California.

Our first customers of the new program arrived before we opened our doors at 0800 and were well prepared with their applications and submittals. CATT member Bob Archer (Genesis Builders) was the very first customer and had this to offer after having his kitchen and bath remodel reviewed and the permit issued: “This program is a tremendous time saver; take advantage of it.” Truckee Mayor Patrick Flora (Summit Valley Construction) also took advantage of the program with a new deck permit and had this to say: “I hope this gains momentum as it is a great program for the industry. My experience was fantastic and greatly appreciated.” Robert Coombs submitted a small addition which was reviewed and the permit issued. Robert commented, “As a customer of this morning’s over-the-counter permit process I would www.ca-tt.com

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like to commend you and your staff for a very organized and professional experience. This saved my clients many weeks of waiting for a small addition permit, which may mean the difference of getting it built this year or not. Many thanks for providing this service to the community for small projects!”

The Town appreciates any and all feedback as this provides us the avenue to improve, become more efficient, and understand our customers’ needs. Whether it is good or bad, everyone should know by now that my door is always open to discuss any matter. I challenge you to make us perform at the highest and most efficient levels. We embrace a “challenge and change” that could benefit so many by working together.

As you can see from the comments above, people are already taking advantage of the program. Over the next few months, as the word continues to spread, I expect this to become some type of event that frankly everyone looks forward to on a weekly basis. A big “thank you” is in order to the Town staff that made this happen, in particular Kim Dalbol and Pacita Ravey—awesome job!

Should you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call or simply come by my office to discuss any matter or suggestions you may have. Reminder: the next Building Working Group and TTEA meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2014 at 1500 in the East Wing Conference Room in Town Hall.

Take Care,

Johnny Goetz,

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Training/Education /////////////////// FREE Granlibakken Energy Efficiency Retrofit Tour

Reading and Understanding Your Financials

FREE “Successful School Work Methods” Workshop

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 | 1–3 pm Granlibakken Conference Center, 725 Granlibakken Road, Tahoe City This tour, led by engineer Denis Donovan and owner Ron Parson, is designed for contractors, architects, suppliers, and interested residents. Discover how a 1960s property with many original systems has utilized Placer County’s mPower financing program to retrofit over $500K in equipment and services, reduce energy consumption, save money and create local jobs with no up-front money down. RSVP to Sierra Business Council by phone 530-582-4800 or go to their website: www.

SierraBusiness.org.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 | 12–1 pm, Q&A after. Lunch provided.

CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee Free to CATT members/$10 charge for nonmembers This class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Interested in using your financials for more than just filing a tax return? Learn how to use your reports for help when making strategic business decisions.

RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Two times and locations Thursday, November 13, 2014 | 9–10 am TTUSD Board Room, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee (behind the fire station) Thursday, November 13, 2014 | 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.

CHALLENGE to CATT Members

CLASSIFIED ADS 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 530362-6700.

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 530567-5150.

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 Redwood siding. Square edged redwood siding available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, or 12” widths and lengths up to 20 feet for $7–9/board foot.

This full 1” thick recycled green building material is resawn from salvaged old-growth redwood logs. Contact Pam at info@YankinsReclaimedWood. com or 530-587-3700. www.ca-tt.com

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from Rich Molsby (MOBO Law)

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have a “Rack It” lumber rack. It fits a full size truck bed and is in good condition. The rack is worth about $200–300, based on ads that I have seen for similar racks. I will give the rack to the person with highest bid being donated to C.A.T.T. Community Project, CATT’s 501c3 charitable organization. Your bid donation is tax deductible and goes to a good cause. All you need to do is email your bid to Courtney at MOBO Law at cox@mobolaw.com prior to October 10 at 5 pm.

Make sure you include your bid amount and contact information.

You can also call Rich or Courtney at 530-214-8700 if you have any questions. The minimum bid is ONLY $50 and Rich or Courtney will even let you know what the highest bid is at the time. You can increase the bid in $5 increments. The largest bid received by the deadline (October 10 at 5 pm) gets the lumber rack and the lucky bidder/ donor can pick it up from Molsby’s home in Tahoe Donner not later than October 31, 2014. GOOD LUCK!

Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) The next LGAC meeting is Monday, October 20, 4:00 PM, here at the CATT office. Guest Speaker is Placer County Chief Building Official Tim Wegner. Any CATT member is welcome to attend.

Current LGAC issues include the Truckee Housing Element Update, Funding Options for Affordable Housing, TRPA Residential Allocation Process, Mitigation Fees (all jurisdictions), PCWA Water Meters, TSD Codebook Update, and Streaming of Special District Meetings. Contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com for more information about LGAC issues and activities.

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CAPITOL CONNECTION

Q&A for Contractors

By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

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hile we are the experts on contractor’s licensing, even I can’t explain some of the rules on the book. I “sign” on this time with a “specialized” question that has no answer!

Q: What makes plumbers, electrical sign contractors and well drillers so special that they require additional license displays (name, address, license, bigger lettering) when advertising than a “normal” contractor?

Also, why are contractors not allowed to advertise about being bonded?

That seems to be something that a customer would want to know.

A: Thank you for contacting Capitol Services. I don’t know that you will ever find an answer for your first question regarding Plumbers (“C-36”), Electrical Signs (“C-45”), and Well drillers (“C-57”). The CSLB has some rules and regulations that are not easily explained, but still the law of the land.

Regarding your second question, the CSLB prohibits contractors from advertising that they are bonded because it could lead the public to believe there is a higher level of protection than might actually be the case. Hope this helps.

Q: How long after a job is complete does a person have to file a complaint?

A: The CSLB has jurisdiction for up to four years from the date of an illegal act for patent defects and up to 10 years for latent “structural” defects.

For unlicensed contractors, the CSLB has jurisdiction for up to four years from the date of the illegal act.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DEAL NEW members that pre-pay their 2015 dues in October 2014 will receive the last three months of 2014 free.

What a great deal! Get 15 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.

Q: I am an attorney and one of my clients who is licensed in many States is going to be applying for a California contractor’s license (and yes, I will be sending him to you!) I know each State is different with regards to dba or ‘doing business as’ names and whether or not they can have a corporate ending such as “Inc” or “Incorporated”. What is the rule for that in CA? For example, can his company name be ABC Contracting Services Inc. dba John Smith Contracting Services Inc.?

A: The CSLB’s rule for corporate endings on a dba name is that if the dba name is registered with the county then he can have a corporate ending on it. If it is not registered with the county, then he is not permitted to include a corporate ending on the dba name. I look forward to assisting him with obtaining his CA license and thanks for the compliment!

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.

Thank you to these donors for their generous support of the CATT Remodeling Campaign:

MEMBER ORIENTATION OCTOBER 23 Are you making the most of your CATT membership? Learn how to maximize your membership at the upcoming Member Orientation on Thursday , October 23rd from 4-–6 pm at Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, 11951 Highway 267, Truckee. All existing, new, or prospective members are encouraged to attend. Light appetizers, a prize drawing, networking, and free stuff for each attendee are all part of the orientation too! Bring your prospective members to the orientation and we’ll take it from there! www.ca-tt.com

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For more information: contact Kathy Hess kathy@justimaginemktg.com Phone 775.746.4138 Cell 775.846.5656 The CATT-A-LOG Fax 775.746.9604 newsletter is your way to connect with members on a monthly basis. It is posted to the CATT website and also given to prospective members.

Paid ads are an easy and affordable way to reach out to all 343 members.

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PERMIT# 15 TRUCKEE, CA

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

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

Mitchell Construction – Calvin Mitchell Sven R. Andersen Construction – Sven Andersen Sotheby’s Realty – Nathan Riedel

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

81 100 70 85 7 343

CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in August/YTD Total:

Building Permit #s Issued in August/YTD Total:

Private Public Works

Truckee New Single Family Residential 14/62 Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential 29/109

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