CATT-A-LOG • THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATTAUGUST 2014

Lots of Smiles at the July 15 Mixer Cover

Truckee Home Show Cover

Truckee Building & Safety Division News 3

A Note from the President 3

CATT Calendar 3

Issues and Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC) 3

Membership Committee News 4

Training/Education 4

Q&A 6

Classified Ads 6

CATT Stats/Jobs to Bid & Permit #s 8

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Lots of Smiles at the July 15 Mixer

The July 15 CATT mixer was hosted by Ferguson Enterprises at their Truckee showroom in the Pioneer Commerce Center. The Viking Company sent “Viking Range” Chef John Rouloph to oversee the grilling activities. The “celebration” theme captured the mood of attendees who were treated to awesome food

and drink, followed by awesome raffle prizes!Thanks to these donors for their help to make this mixer a huge success:BMD, Brimer Construction & Plumbing, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, In House Builders, Koch Elevator, Mountain Forge, Signature Landscapes, Simpson Strong-Tie, Soil Tech, The Office BossAnd thanks to these donors who provided raffle prizes:Andersen Windows, A Step Above, Ferguson Enterprises, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, Reno Buick GMC Cadillac, Reno Truss, Simpson Strong-Tie, Truckee Tahoe Stone & Tile Cleaning, Waddell & ReedThanks to Lynn Crosswhite for taking photos at the Mixer.

L to R: Nate Weyant (Reno Green Landscaping), Josh Schmidt (Ferguson Enterprises), Robert Smith (Fergu-son Enterprises)

L to R: Jerry Forsch (Reno Buick GMC Cadillac), Norin Mack (Ferguson Enterprises), John Rouloph (Viking Range)

L to R: Kreg Klaver (Andersen Windows), Sean Barry (Andersen Windows), Gary Crosswhite (CATT President)

CONTINUED ON PAGE 6Truckee Home Show

T he beautiful weather on Memorial Day Weekend might have kept some people away from the Truckee Home Show but the CATT booth was plenty busy! During the two days of the show, approximately 300 CATT Building & Remodeling Guides were given out and a new record was hit—60 Job to Bid forms were given to local

homeowners seriously thinking about a remodeling project! Big thanks to JD Hoss (JD Hoss Hardwoods and Carpet) for interviewing CATT Executive Director Pat Davison

on live radio at the show. JD owns KTKE 101.5, a Truckee FM radio station, and was very generous with the airtime for CATT. Pat talked about the importance of using CATT members for construction or remodel projects and also described some upcoming CATT activities. And thanks are also due to Meridian Concrete for providing CATT carpenter pencils—these pencils are always a curiosity to those who don’t know what they are and eagerly sought by those who do.

Stephanie Stewart helping a home owner

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A NOTE FROM THE President

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates that for every 100 single family homes built in a typical

metro area over a one-year period, the economic impact includes $21.1 million in local income, $2.2 million in taxes and other revenue for local governments, and 324 jobs. There are many benefits to the community when income earned through construction jobs is spent and recycled through the local economy. The typically good

wages enable residents to buy homes, purchase local goods and services, and generally add to their community. All businesses are affected by this positive economic activity.

In 2013, sources estimate that Truckee had 1585 businesses. Of that total, 339 or 21.4% were in the construction industry—the single largest group. And, construction materials continues to be the #1 source of taxable sales for the Town of Truckee. Please see CATT Executive Director Pat Davison’s presentation to Good Morning Truckee (posted on CATT’s website) for additional information on construction’s local effect.

We, as an industry, have a tremendous impact on our communities. So, stand proud when representing our businesses—we are one of the main drivers of the economy.

Gary Crosswhite, 2014 CATT PRESIDENT

CATT Calendar(All meetings at the CATT office unless otherwise noted)

AUGUST August 4 – Board MeetingAugust 4 – CA State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover is coming to Truckee for a morning presentation on Wildland-Urban Interface “Construction Standards and Methods.” RSVP to Johnny Goetz 530-582-2905 or jgoetz@townoftruckee.com to attend.August 5 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee MeetingAugust 6 – Mixer Committee MeetingAugust 6 – Membership Committee MeetingAugust 18 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting August 19 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee MeetingAugust 20 – Website Committee MeetingAugust 21 – Remodel Committee MeetingSEPTEMBERSeptember 1 – Office Closed for Labor Day HolidaySeptember 4 – MIXER at Spirit Tahoe in TruckeeSeptember 8 – Board MeetingSeptember 9 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee Meeting

Follow-up from JulyTDPUD General Manager Salary and Annual Meeting

T he Truckee Donner Public Utility District has provided information re-garding the compensation package for the General Manager: “July 1, 2015 his salary will be $234,122 not including COLA. His additional

duties benefit for the Water Utility Manager will be that amount times 5%. We won’t know the COLA number until later this year.” The first “Annual Meeting” with TDPUD reps will be the September 15 LGAC meeting.

—A few words from CATT LGAC Chairman Mitch Clarin—CATT & Placer County together lower fees 40%! Once again CATT’s par-ticipation has led directly to a 40% reduction in certain permit fees. Effective immediately, Placer County is lowering the cost of permitting needing outside plan check by 40% in response to a request from CATT’s Local Government Affairs Committee (LGAC). The request questioned the double cost charged by Placer County for citizens using an outside third party plan checker. Use of an outside plan checker helps keep the permitting process moving forward in a timely manner, so important to us up here in the mountains. Most submit-ters were not taking advantage of the third party offer due to the substantial increase in the cost, now alleviated. Kudos go out to Placer County Chief Building Official Tim Wegner for heading up the effort & CATT’s own Pat Da-vison for continuing to question the cost nexus. LGAC meets the third Monday of EVERY month, 4:00 PM at the CATT office: 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee. Call the office at 530-550-9999 or just show up if you have an issue to discuss or want to be part of the solution.

Future LGAC Meetings and Speakers – any member is welcome to attend:August 18—Tahoe Truckee Unified School District Board Chair Kim SzczurekSeptember 15—Truckee CBO Johnny Goetz followed by Truckee Donner PUD reps for 1st “Annual Meeting”

TRUCKEE BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION NEWS TANKLESS WATER HEATERS In an effort to clarify some of the confusion with tankless water heaters (such as whether a drainage pan is required and locations where they are required), I will try and point out some of the facts. The Town of Truckee will only enforce the locations listed below per the 2013 California Plumbing Code (CPC) and

will continue to educate our industry to the best of our abilities. After recent conversations with some local contractors about the fact that drainage pans are sometimes required and enforced for tankless water heaters and sometimes not, I feel it is important to be consistent across the board. These conversations led me and others to reach out to the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) for an opinion of the requirement. IAPMO did not waiver from the fact that even though a tankless water heater is basically an “on demand” flow of water, a drainage pan is required per the code.

Even though a tankless water heater typically does not hold water (some units do have a holding tank for a recirculation system), a drainage pan can and will help prevent water damage as well as be the first line of protection. In the event that the pipes and connections to the tankless water heater should sustain a leak, or if the unit itself has an internal leak, a drainage pan is your safety net. A drainage pan is required (2013 CPC) and should be used with the manufacturer’s recommendation and placed appropriately to contain any water damage that may occur. A drainage pan is required per the 2013 CPC, Chapter 5, Section 507.4 “Drainage Pan”—Where a water heater is located in an attic, attic-ceiling assembly, floor-ceiling assembly, or floor-subfloor assembly where damage results from a leaking water heater, a watertight pan of corrosion-resistant material shall be installed beneath the water heater with not less than 3/4 of an inch (20mm) diameter drain to an approved location.

“I have personally experienced the importance of a pan when a leak happened on a tankless water heater. The pan captured all the dripping water and avoided damage to the floor area below, saving

me and the homeowner time and money. The cost is minimal and they are available here in town. In my professional opinion, a pan should

be part of a normal installation as is with a traditional water heater and required by the code.”

—JAMIE BRIMER, BRIMER CONSTRUCTION & PLUMBINGShould you have any questions regarding this matter please feel

free to stop by my office or call me at 530-582-2905.

Johnny Goetz, CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

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QuickBooks Job CostingThursday, August 14, 201412–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.This class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Do you really know what your new project is costing you? Materials? Employee Salaries? This class will help you take a look at your bottom line. RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Air Tightness & Moisture Management WorkshopThursday, August 21, 2014 12–2 pm. Lunch provided.This “air sealing” workshop is sponsored by CATT member SIGA. Achieve long-term building value by correct and reliable sealing. Generate more projects as a certified expert in air sealing. Update your expert knowledge to the latest state of technology.RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Research & Development WorkshopTuesday, August 26, 201412–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.This class is presented by CATT member Mann,

Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Do you qualify for the largest business tax credit? Learn how your design work and engineering costs can reduce your tax bill. What surprise change this year made it easier for small businesses to use the credit? RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Benefits & Sustainability of Natural Stone & Thin Veneer CourseWednesday, September 17, 2014 12–2 pm. Lunch provided.This presentation is sponsored by CATT member Design Outdoor, Inc. and will provide the participants a general overview of the benefits and sustainability of natural stone and thin veneer by explaining what natural stone thin veneer is, what makes it a sustainable product, and how it is produced in a sustainable manner. The course will give participants a better understanding of the specifications of natural stone thin veneer and how the styles, colors, textures, and shapes of natural stone can add unique beauty to any project.Credits: AIA–1 LU/HSW credit; ASLA–1 Professional Development Credit (This course has been approved by the American Institute of Architects and American Society of Landscape

Architects). RSVP to Dmitri Pruyn at Design Outdoor by phone 775-745-8427 or email: info@designoutdoor.com.

Incorporating Your BusinessTuesday, September 23, 201412–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.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. RSVP to CATT Office Manager Amanda Bullard by phone 530-550-9999 or email: info@ca-tt.com.

Reading and Understanding Your FinancialsTuesday, October 21, 201412–1:00 pm. Q&A after. Lunch provided.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.

Training/Education /////////////////// All classes held at CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee

Free to CATT members/$10 charge for non-members

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH A $300 GIFT CARD?

T he Membership Committee is excited to announce a New Member Contest that could

put a $300, $200 or $100 Visa Gift Card in your wallet. Any existing CATT member who recruits a new member by September 30, 2014 will be entered

into a drawing to win a Visa Gift Card. The more members you bring in, the more chances you have to win. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize. PLUS, when you win, so does your new member. CATT is giving away $200 cash to the 1st place winner’s new member.

Think of that contractor, supplier or professional who is not a CATT member yet and invite them to join. The contest will end on September 30th. The contest drawing will be held at the Mixer Event on October 9th at Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland so you have plenty of time to get your name into the hat.

Contact Membership & Event Coordinator Peg Friesen at the CATT office to request membership materials for your recruiting effort, 530-550-9999 or memberinfo@ca-tt.com. Good luck!

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP DEAL NEW members who 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.

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 Wednesday, October 23rd from 4–6 pm, location to be determined. 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!

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CLASSIFIED ADS

CAPITOL CONNECTION

Q&A for ContractorsBy Shauna Krause, president, Capitol Services, Inc.

L ike holidays we get good feelings about and enjoy coming back on the calendar, it’s always a pleasure to hear from a contractor we’ve helped before. Especially when we can offer good news in response

to the question. Another contractor wants to “C” about adding some class to his Inactive number, but first we dispel a mistaken notion about “handyman licensing”.

Q: My license is currently suspended because my bond expired. I attempted to renew it but the bonding company wants close to $1000 to renew it for one more year! I have no complaints or claims filed on my bond so I don’t understand why the premium is so high. Can I get just a Handyman License since most of my projects have been small lately?

A: Just FYI, even when there are no claims/judgments against the bond, the cost of the bond is determined based on your credit. I have to tell you there is no such thing as a Handyman License. You mentioned that most of your projects are small; if they are under $500 (including time and materials) you can do them without a Contractor’s License.

You may also consider shopping around for a bond. Perhaps you might find one less expensive or even one that allows you to make payments.

Q: Last year you helped us with the license holder move between two of our qualifying individuals. Our license dates show a gap between March 15, 2013 and April 11, 2013 and one of our prime contractors is, we believe mistakenly, denying payment of work performed during this period. I do not

recall a gap during the transition. Can you help me understand the license rules when you have a Disassociation and Reinstatement? Please advise.

A: Once a qualifier disassociates from a license, you have 90 days to replace them. The license still remains active and in good standing during that 90 day period. So unless there were other circumstances associated with the license you have not shared, it’s not an issue to have no qualifying individual for that month of time. The license stands.

Q: I want to add some of the “C” classifications to my license but it’s currently Inactive. Do I need to re-activate the license first before I can add the classifications?

A: No, as long as the status of license is “Inactive” and not “Expired” you can add classifications to the license. Let us know if we can help speed up the process.

Q: I had called your company a few months ago regarding my GC license that is expired. I am ready to get my license back now but it’s currently under my former corporation. I formed a new corporation and I want to reassign this license to my newly registered California entity. What is the process to accomplish this?

A: A license number cannot be transferred from one corporation to another. You will be required to obtain a new license number. Assuming it has not been over five years since your previous license expired, no exams would be required.

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.

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 at 530.412.2100 or breamer@sbcglobal.net.FOR SALE “Rack It” lumber rack, fits a full size truck bed. Good condition. $195. For more information contact Rich Molsby with MOBO Law at 530.214.8700.$ MONEY TO LEND Great rates, small amounts available for your cli-ents’ remodels or additions, bridge loans, your autos, tools, etc. Contact Mitch at 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 with Finishing Touch Carpentry at 530.362.6700 for more details.FOR SALE Fully improved residential building lots on Timberline View Court/Mt. Rose Highway, Reno NV: APN 04907049 @ 7.34 acres, MLS# 120002275, $345,000 and APN 04907047 @ 1.90 acres, MLS# 120002276. Currently $119,000. Seller may carry & subordinate—terms negotiable. Best views in Reno. Call Rick Dyess at 775.742.4609 or email rick@sierraheritage.com.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. Call Jim @ Washoe Building Supply 775.691.9633.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.

CATT Home Show RHck StHrs:

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H Robert Cattaneo United Paint – Stain and LaquerH Mikol Maitland Archterra Design StudioH Curtis Niccum Niccum DesignsH Stephanie Stewart Stephanie Stewart’s BookkeepingH Hillary Talbot Architect Mason KirbyH Gerald Wallace Truckee Tahoe Stone & Tile Cleaning (this is Gerald’s 6th year working at the show for CATT!)

Hillary Talbot and Robert Cattaneo talking to a homeowner

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2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE OFFICERSGary Crosswhite, President

Meridian Concrete, Inc. Barry Lease, Vice-President

Incline Builders, Inc.Josh Root, SecretaryRoot of Design Electric

Paul Griggs, TreasurerGriggs Custom Homes

Michael Forshee, Past PresidentForshee Construction

DIRECTORSMitch Clarin, Mitchell T. Clarin

Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.Ken Foster, K.B. Foster Civil Engineering

Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural EngineeringGreg Haupert, Sierra Integrated Systems

Rich Loverde, Loverde BuildersMike Nethersole, M.D. Construction & Consulting

Larry Orlando, Orlando Enterprises TahoeTed Reviglio, Western Nevada SupplyRyan Swenson, Simpson Strong-Tie

STAFFPat Davison, Executive Director

Peg Friesen, Membership & Event CoordinatorAmanda Bullard, Office Manager

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

Private 8/50Public Works 1/10

Building Permit #s Issued in June/YTD Total:

Truckee New Single Family Residential 7/40Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential 22/56

CATT Jobs to Bid &

Permit #s

Hall’s Excavating, Inc., Al and Casey HallTru-Line Builders, Inc., Daniel Swartzendruber