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A CUT ABOVELake Region Builders Association
MARCH 2013A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SERVING BECKER, OTTERTAIL, NORMAN, WILKIN AND MAHNOMEN COUNTIES
EMAIL: [email protected]: 218.847.0699VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.lakeregionbuilders.com
Lake RegionBuildersAssociation
PRESIDENT Nick Green, Green's Plumbing and Heating
PAST PRESIDENT Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts
VICE PRESIDENT Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction
SECRETARY/TREASURER Francis Genereux, Genereux Construction
Scott Buchholz, Scott Buchholz Construction
Mike Hough, Hough, Inc.
Jeff Petersen, Water Furnace International
Jayson Storo, JBS Builders
Mike Eidenschink, B & M Electric
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
— Visit bam.org each week for updates —
525 Park Street, Suite 150 • St. Paul, MN 55103p. 1.800.654.7783 or 651.646.7959f. 651.646.2860 www.bamn.org
1201 15th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005p. 800.368.5242 or 202.266.8200x0f. 202.266.8400 www.nahb.org
LRBA LEADERSHIP
Homes of Distinction
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
NEW HOMES
REMODELING
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
Call us today to start planning your perfect home.
DON TIETZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
“The name built on quality” 439-6271
Thirty years of excellence
30614 SUNSET ROAD • DETROIT LAKES
218-847-1946
RESIDENTIAL • NEW HOMES & REMODELINGLICENSED & BONDED • ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
MN LIC# BC-20460621ND LIC# 32002
Detroit Lakes, MNHome (218) 846-0079
Cell (218) 849-4489
“Committed to Quality & Service”• Post Frame Buildings• Residential• New Construction• Remodeling• Garages
• Doors & Windows• Decks• Siding• Light
Commercial
18872 Co Hwy 21 • Detroit LakesTom Kirby, manager
218-847-1133 or 1-888-757-1133
Safety is a Way of Life
OUR NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14TH, 2013 at the Detroit Lakes Newspaper office. There will be short talks on what works for advertising. There will be refreshments and snacks. Social at 6:30, meeting to start at 7:00 P.M.
OUR SPEAKER FOR THE EVENING WAS SAM RUFER OF THE PEMBERTON LAW FIRM. Sam talked about wills, trusts and legal papers that would pertain to all members on a personal basis. There are also people on their staff that are very knowledgeable on mechanic liens and other things pertaining to contractors. We appreciate his taking time to be a speaker at the meeting.
THIS SPACE AVAILABLE!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details!
Heat Pumps • Earthloop Materials Radiant Floor Heat Materials • Electric Boilers
Heat Recovery Ventilators • Fan Coils
KEVIN OLSON 218-367-5196
[email protected] • www.geodirectsupply.comOver 20 years of Geo-Thermal Experience
GeoSupply, Inc.DIRECT
Greetings Everyone, I hope everyone has had a
good winter and are starting to get jobs lined up for a productive upcoming season! I'm looking forward to the home show on March 23rd and 24th. If you don't have a booth you should at least come and check it out. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we'll have a lot of people looking forward to summer projects. The silent auction is great because it raises money for construction related job scholarships.
See you at the next meeting, on March 14th!Nick Green Green's Plumbing and HeatingPresident, LRBA
BUILDERS BUZZ
THIS SPACE AVAILABLE!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details! 1040 Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes
218-847-7459www.ModernHeatingAndPlumbing.com
For Your Familys Comfort
Francis Genereux receiving his Builder
of the award for 2012. He and Al Clark both
received this award.
Nick Green receiving his jacket
from Brenda for three years on the
board.
CODE OF ETHICSMembers of the Home Builders Association subscribe to the following Code of Ethics
n Members shall constantly seek to provide better values for the customers they serve.
n Members shall at times share their knowledge with fellow members in the public in the best interest of those they serve.
n Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulet statements or by use of implications unwar-ranted by fact or reason-able probability.
n Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety and progress of the community.
n Members shall not perform a cause to be performed at any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any party of the industry served by this as-sociation.
“To Promote Professionalism and to educate members and
consumers on legislative issues, while fostering
cooperative relationships for all stakeholders”
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details!HUNTER BRIARD
218-439-6043 • Cell: 218-841-3238Email: [email protected]
12568 E. Pearl Lake Road • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
BRIARD CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • SHINGLING
SIDING • DECKS • ADDITIONS • GARAGES • DOORS • WINDOWS
ViewMYSharon Westerholm, EO
Things have been really hopping! The Builder EXPO, which was a great success, had 20 vendors and 50 builders. The Home Show is down to one, maybe two, booths left on the Home Show side and the Sport Show
side is fully booked. What a great variety in both arenas! We are really excited about two new booths. Jeremy Elbert ,from Wildlife Pursuit (which is on channel 6 at 6:30 on Saturday nights), will be hosting a booth, signing autographs and giving two seminars. The KidSafe program is also hosting a booth. Parents are encouraged to bring in their children; have them fingerprinted & photo taken. Every year all that is needed is to just update the photo. I am hoping for a fully packed two days. There also will be Tri-State Diving doing free diving for those that may be interested in checking that out.
There has been a lot going on at the capitol with the governor pushing for tax increases, as well as, adding tax to other goods. BAM has been working on protecting the building industry from additional taxes that could raise the price of a home. There are articles in the newsletter, so be sure to read it all. There are also website listings that you can go to, to see if it will affect your business.
Our next meeting is at the D L Newspaper office on March 14th. We are checking into other venues to hold our meetings as the Speak Easy gets so loud you can’t hear the speaker.
I would really like to feature a member each month, so if you would like to be featured, please let me know.
See you all at the Home-Garden and Sport Show!
Sharon
Crane JohnsonLumber Co.
ESTABLISHED 1883
620 East Main • Perham, MN 56573phone 218.346.5555 • fax 218.346.9200
GREG NEISENSALES MANAGER
BAM Builder Day at the Capitol A SuccessMembers from across the state came to St. Paul Janu-
ary 30th for BAM’s Builder Day at the Capitol. Represent-ing all 3,000 members of the association and the Minne-sota residential construction industry attendees met with a majority of the Minnesota Legislature to talk about the issues facing our industry.
Representative Mike Beard, Senator John Peder-son, and Senator David Tomassoni each spoke to BAM members about how important it is to meet with your legislators in person. It’s important to introduce yourself and continue to build your relationship. BAM’s lobbying team – Larry Redmond and Brian Halloran – echoed that message stating that making a connection “eyeball to eyeball” really makes a difference.
When you take the time to get to know your legislator, they make a personal connection with not only you – but the issues that are most important to you. When BAM sends an alert about an important bill, and you contact your legislator with a phone call or email, your contact makes more of an impact when you have a relationship with them.
If you weren’t able to come to the event there’s plenty of time to build a relationship with your legislator. BAM is working hard representing you and our industry at the State Capitol and we will be sure to keep you updated throughout session. Look for updates from BAM on what's happening and when to contact your legislators.
Thank you to the members of BAM's Builder Day Task Force who worked the past several months to put together a great event. Thank you to: Rick Dold, Brian Halloran, Bryce Johnson, Jana Klein, Chad Kompelien, Rick Kot, Keith Kylmala, Jason McCarty, David Siegel, James Vagle, Duane Willenbring, and John Zirbes. They put together a fabulous event. Thank you also to champion event sponsors Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Home Builders Association Fargo-Moorhead, and Skuttle Tight, and advocate sponsor Nor-Son Inc.BAM’s New EVP
BAM’s Builder Day at the Capitol event was the first opportunity for many members to meet BAM’s new Executive Vice President Remi Stone. Her first day with BAM was January 16th. She brings more than 20 years of extensive experience with the Minnesota state govern-ment and the construction industry to her new role having previously worked as a lobbyist, practicing attorney, and director of government affairs for several organizations in
23 states and Washington D.C.“We welcome Remi’s experience and leadership to the
BAM community,” said Chad Kompelien, 2013 BAM Presi-dent. “She has a unique knowledge of the homebuilding in-dustry, our association, the legislative process, our issues, and a unique perspective of subcontractors, suppliers, building officials, regulators and municipalities across the state. In her new role as executive vice president, she will be responsible for extending BAM’s excellent reputation at the State Capitol and delivering value to the statewide membership.”
Stone has experience representing the Residential Subcontractors and Suppliers and the Association of Subcontractors, the statewide building officials association (AMBO), the League of Minnesota Cities and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, and the Builders Association of Minnesota and the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Stone most recently served as the regional director of government affairs for MillerCoors Brewing Company. Earlier in her career, Stone served as Planning Commis-sioner for the City of Roseville and committee administra-tor to Minnesota State Senator Jim Vickerman.
Stone earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, and served in the United States Air Force, Minnesota Air National Guard. Stone also earned a juris doctorate from the Hamline University School of Law where she currently serves as an adjunct professor.
“BAM is refocused, recharged, and hungry for success,” Kompelien said, “And Remi is the right leader to move BAM forward, driven by our core focus to represent the Minnesota home building industry in the legislative and regulatory arenas and the courts.”
New Engineered Documents at bamn.orgAs a benefit of BAM membership, you have
available to you members-only Minnesota Building Code guides written and published by BAM. New and now available online are updated BAM Foundation Wall Support Engineered Documents and updated BAM Cantilevered Foundation Wall Engineered Documents for 2013. The code guides and engineered documents are available on the BAM members-only website under the “Regulations/Codes” tab and the “Code Guides” section. You’ll need to log in with your username and password.
Dayton Budget: Capitol Insiders Tell Politics in Minnesota What Is Likely To Stick
Capitol gossip leads reporters at PIM to believe that the following list are the most and least likely proposals from the Dayton budget to be adopted by the legislature:
Most likely to stick: 1. Increase in income tax2. Broadening of sales tax3. Cigarette tax4. Affiliate nexus tax (MN-based affiliate goods
sold online)5. Reduced corporate tax rateLeast likely to pass:1. Business-to-business tax2. The $500 homestead credit3. Decreased sales tax to 5.5 percent4. A number of taxed services (auto-repairs,
legal services)5. A 2% increase to single people making
$150,000BAM is watching the sales tax issue very
closely and will continue to report on it. We will also let you know if and when a grassroots push is needed, so stay tuned.
State Revenues Surpass ExpectationsMinnesota Department of Management
and Budget released figures demonstrating that Minnesota revenue collections in January exceeded expectations by $140 million, or 8.3 percent, bringing in $1.82 billion for the month. Revenue from individual income taxes and sales taxes brought in $137 million more in individual incomes taxes than predicted in the November economic forecast.
FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICEJust today, the Governor's office published
more information on how his proposed sales tax would affect the industry.
In the "Still Exempt" category for contractor and labor are:
1. Construction labor for construction, remodeling or improvement of real property remains exempt. Construction labor includes services such as wiring, welding steel beams, carpentry, laying bricks, cement finishing, pipe installation and plumbing.
2. Repair, installation and replacement of real property such as furnaces, garbage disposals, built-in dishwashers and stovetops, water heaters and softeners, and central air conditioning, or when you work on plumbing or electrical wiring also remains exempt.
In the "Newly Taxes" category are:Architectural services, engineering services,
environmental consulting services and repair labor to "restore tangible personal property so it can be used for its original purpose," such as: furniture re-upholstery, electronics repair, and refrigerator repair.
For more information download: http://mn.gov/governor/images/sales_tax_booklet.pdf
Or visit: http://mn.gov/governor/budget/toolkit/
BAM MONTHLY COLUMN
a style for every point of view
Melody Kruckenberg, Owner218-844-7052
1326 Loring Ave • Detroit [email protected]
budgetblinds.com
February 2013
This week at BAM...
NEED A NUMBER?National Association of Home Builders
800-368-5242Builders Association of Minnesota
800-654-7783Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
651-284-5005Stormwater Permiting Information
218-529-6253Codes & Standards
651-284-5065
SILENT AUCTION2013 HOME, GARDEN & SPORT SHOW
NEED ITEMS for our annual silent auction. All money raised will go toward scholarships given out to high school seniors going on to school for the building trades, electrical, plumbing & heating, landscaping, interior design…Last year we were able to give out 4 - $1500 scholarships. Please don’t hesitate to call; we are now taking your donations, the sooner the better to help the committee out. We are asking all the members of the LRBA to donate an item. You should all be very pleased that over the years we have given out close to a $100,000.00 to further student’s education.
If you need an idea please contact one of the committee members:Ellie Francis 218-847-4054 • Linda Jutz 218-334-5692
Tami Heille 218-847-5295 • Catie Herman 218-847-5037or you can call the office 847-0699
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MEMBER CORNERNEW MEMBERS – WE WELCOME YOU
MEMBERS RENEWED
UP FOR RENEWAL
MEMBER NEWS
• NorthCountryKitchens–EdLillis• GenereuxConstruction–Francis
Genereux• MalstromElectric–Brad
Malstrom
• ScottBuchholzConst.–ScottBuchholz
• CrowellConstruction–TomCrowell
Is there something happening in your business? With your family? Let us know, we would like to acknowledge it.
• Arvig–JillMack• G-Foam,LLC–MikeGriffin• Menards–SteveNovak
• TwetonRefridgeration–DanTweeton• HeritageHomes–TyroneLeslie
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BUILDERS & REMODELERSAHMANN CONSTRUCTIONWayneAhmannphone:218-935-2622AL CLARK CONSTRUCTIONAlClarkphone:218-849-4489email:[email protected] CONSTRUCTORSDavidAndersonphone:218-532-7429email:[email protected] CONSTRUCTIONHunterBriardphone:218-439-6043email:[email protected] CONSTRUCTIONRickCoggerphone:218-849-7459email:[email protected] CONSTRUCTIONTomCrowellphone:218-847-1931email:[email protected] RIGHT CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAKESJimHermanphone:218-234-1095email:[email protected] TIETZ CONSTRUCTIONDonTietz/J.Coleyphone:218-439-6271email:[email protected] HOMESArlenJohnsonphone:218-847-2611web:dynamichomes.comFOLTZ BUILDERSDavidFoltzphone:218-847-3281email:[email protected]:foltzbuildings.com
FRANCIS CONSTRUCTION OF DETROIT LAKESDavidFrancisphone:218-847-4054email:[email protected]
FRANCIS GENEREUX CONSTRUCTIONFrancisGenereux218-849-8808email:[email protected]
G & R HILL CONSTRUCTIONGene&RandyHillphone:218-847-5947email:[email protected]
GARY HEITKAMP CONSTRUCTIONGaryHeitkampphone:218-847-9452email:[email protected]
HERITAGE HOMES, LLCTyroneLesliephone:701-281-7184email:[email protected]
HEMMELGARN BUILDERS, INC.JamesHemmelgarnphone:218-346-2377fax218-346-3242email:[email protected]
JBS BUILDERS, LLCJaysonStorophone:218-232-0472&218-495-2005email:[email protected]:[email protected]
KEITH FRANCIS & SON’S CONSTRUCTION, LLCphone:218-556-9711email:jfrancis@mahnomen.
k12.mn.us
KLINTON BARTHEL CONSTRUCTION, INC.phone:218-841-2087fax:218-844-5461email:[email protected]
NODSLE CONSTRUCTIONPerryNodslephone:218-847-7603email:[email protected]
PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION & REMODELINGJeffBoehmphone:218-847-1800email:[email protected]:pdremodel.com
MARK STONE CONSTRUCTION CO.MarkStone414BryantAve.SWWadena,MN56482phone:218-639-5059email:mark-camille
@mstoneconst.com
MODERN LIVING CONCEPTSBryanSchoenbergerphone:218-841-2006email:[email protected]:pikecreekbuilders.com
SCOTT BUCHHOLZ CONSTRUCTIONScottBuchholzphone:218-864-9947fax:218-864-5046email:scottbuchholzconst
@arvig.netweb:www.scottbuchholz
construction.com
WOYTASSEK CUSTOM HOMESWarrenWoytassekphone:218-844-4661ASSOCIATE MEMBERSAMERIGAS PROPANETomKirbyphone:218-847-1133email:[email protected]:amerigas.com
ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO. ScottMudgettPOBox668Brainerd,MNPhone:218-820-9935email:[email protected]:www.andersonbrothers.com
ANDY FRANCIS LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION AndyFrancis12352ShorewoodBeachRdphone:218-439-3320email:[email protected]
APEX ELECTRIC & LIGHTINGMartyEkrenphone:218-847-5244email:[email protected]
ARVIG SECURITY SERVICEJillMackphone218-844-8518email:[email protected]
AT EASE DOCK & LIFTJohnDrewesphone:218-849-5212email:[email protected]
B & M ELECTRIC, INC.MikeEidenschinkphone:218-847-1946email:[email protected]:www.bmelectricdl.com
BELL STATE BANK & TRUST JuliaOkesonphone:218-844-3000email:[email protected]:statebanks.com
BUDGET BLINDSMelodyKruckenbergphone:218-844-7052email:[email protected]:www.budgetblinds.com
CLASSIC CONCRETE CONTRACTORSDanBakerphone:218-849-4744
CORMORANT REALTYJimKaiserphone:218-530-0023email:[email protected]:CormorantRealty.com
CRANE JOHNSON LUMBERGregNeisenphone:218-346-5555email:[email protected]
CULLENS HOME CENTERDanZierdenphone:218-998-5070
CUSTOM WINDOWSJoeHonrudphone:218-758-3888email:[email protected]
DL OVERHEAD DOOR SERVICESTimLambphone:218-847-2129email:[email protected]:detroitlakes
overheaddoor.comELSNER WELL DRILLINGKellyElsnerphone:218-844-8400email:[email protected]:elsnerwelldrilling.comESSER PLUMBING & HTG. - AIRE SERV KellyFingalsonphone:218-841-8849email:[email protected]:www.esserplumbingandheating.comG-FOAMMichaelGriffinphone:218-841-3999email:[email protected]
KINETICO- THE WATER DOCTORSLocalContact-ScottDanielsonphone:218-844-7873email:[email protected]:kinetic.com
FOLTZ DRYWALL, INC.NateFoltzphone:218-844-8837email:[email protected]
GEMSTONE MASONRYToddRodemanphone:218-334-3274email:[email protected]:gemstonemasonryinc.com
GEO DIRECT SUPPLY, INCKevinOlsonphone:218-367-5196email:[email protected]:www.geodirectsupply.com-GOODIN COMPANYJonnaEsserphone:218-847-9211Web:goodinco.com
GREENS PLUMBING & HEATINGMarkGreen/NickGreenphone:218-847-7542email:[email protected]:greensplumbingandheating.com
HOUGH INC.MikeHoughphone:218-847-7391email:[email protected]’LL TILE & STONETroyFingalsonphone:218-847-0335email:[email protected]:www.illtileandstone.comJUTZ EXCAVATINGEdJutzphone:218-334-5692KAHLE PLUMBING & HEATINGDaveKahlephone:218-847-1008LAKE REGION ELECTRIC CO-OPDanHustedphone:218-863-1171email:[email protected], INC.ChadHarstadphone:218-847-1309LAVELLE COMPANYTimRoblephone:218-849-7876MALSTROM ELECTRICBradMalstromphone:218-847-3132email:[email protected]:malstromelectricinc.comMENARDSSteveNovakphone:218-846-9885MIDWEST BANKStephenDaggett&DeniseFredricksonphone:218-847-4771Email:[email protected]:midwestbank.netMIDWEST MINNESOTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTJohnKingphone:218-847-3191email:[email protected]:mmcdc.comMODERN HEATING & PLUMBINGRickMichaelsonphone:218-847-7459email:[email protected]:modernheating
andplumbing.com
NORTH COUNTRY KITCHENSEdLillisphone:218-847-1022email:[email protected]:northcountrykitchens.net
OLSON POOL & SPASSteveOlsonphone:218-483-3541email:[email protected]:olsonpoolsandspas.com
PAINTERS PLUS OF DLShaneHeillephone:218-847-5295email:[email protected]
PELLA WINDOWS & DOORSWayneReichlingphone:701-281-1390email:[email protected]:pella.com
PRO BUILDCurtisThomphone:218-847-2688email:[email protected]:probuild.com
PRO SYSTEMS CORPMikeBrodshophone:218-847-9277web:psys.com
SCHILLER INSURANCERossGailfusphone:218-847-5696email:[email protected]:schillerins.com
SELAND’S ABBEY FLOORING CENTERRichardSelandphone:218-739-1177email:[email protected]:www.selands.com
STENERSON LUMBER OF DETROIT LAKESJoelNelsonphone:218-847-2188
STENERSON LUMBER OF FERGUS FALLSMikeDiekmanphone:218-739-4481email:[email protected]:stenersonlumber.com
TWIN CITY GARAGE DOORJeffSwensonphone:701-281-4759email:[email protected]:tcgdwf.com
TWEETON REFRIGERATION & HEATINGDanTweeton/ScottMcKenziephone218-847-7537email:[email protected]
WESTERN PRODUCTS, INC.KatyKrehlik/Designerphone:701-280-5994email:[email protected]:westernproducts.com
WATER FURNACE INTERNATIONALJeffPetersenphone:877-533-0026email:jeff.petersen@
waterfurnace.comweb:www.waterfurnace.com
ZAYIC CONCRETEJohnBrehmphone:218-844-2200email:[email protected]:zayicconcrete.com
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
GETTING INVOLVED
IS KEY!!
You Will Get Out Of Your Membership What You Put In!
* Join An Event Committee* Attend Monthly Meetings* Attend All Of Our Events
The only way we will grow is if you ask someone to be a part of our Association. Tell them about our meetings, the networking, monetary benefits and why you are a member.
SCOTT GRANT JOINS SELAND’SSeland's Abbey Flooring Center announces Scott Grant as the latest addition to the
sales department. Scott has decades of experience in the flooring industry. For 18 years Scott owned and operated Somer's Carpet Cleaning in Fergus Falls. For the past 18 1/2 years Scott has worked in the flooring industry, specializing in residential and commer-cial sales. He has demonstrated extraordinary levels of customer service while providing attention to detail.
Rich Seland, owner of Seland’s Abbey Flooring Center is pleased to have Scott on “The Home Team” of valued professionals. “Scott has developed an excellent reputa-tion as one who serves each client with honesty and integrity.” Builders and homeown-ers can contact Scott at (866) 739-1177 or [email protected]
CONTRACTOR FINED $10,000 FOR UNLICENSED ACTIVITYIn October 2012, DLI revoked the license of a residential building contractor who was found to have submitted a license application that contained false or misleading information. The contractor was also fined $5,000. Also in October 2012, an unlicensed residential building contractor from Golden Valley was ordered to cease and desist unlicensed activity and fined $10,000. And another unlicensed contractor from Winona was fined $7,000 and ordered to cease and desist unlicensed activity. A St. Louis Park electrical contractor agreed to be censured and to file all future requests for electrical inspection electronically using CCLD’s eTRAKiT system. The contractor was also fined $5,000 with $4,500 of the fine stayed on the condition of no future violations. Some recent CCLD enforcement actions include: Summaries of all final CCLD enforcement actions are available at www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/Enforcement.asp.Questions about specific enforcement actions should be directed to (651) 284-5069 or DLI.contractor@ state.mn.us
FIND CODE REQUIREMENTS AND CODE INSPECTORS ONLINE
DLI has built a one-stop “Local Code Lookup” – online at http://workplace.doli.state.mn.us/jurisdiction – to help contractors and homeowners find local code requirements and code inspectors in one place. The online search tool helps users find which code authority has local jurisdiction for permits, plan review and inspection in the areas of boilers, building codes, electrical, elevators, high-pressure piping, plumbing or other Minnesota construction codes and licensing disciplines.
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at a glance
OFCALENDAR
EVENTSMARCH 14TH
MEETING AT DL NEWSPAPER OFFICE – 6:30 SOCIAL
MARCH 23RD & 24TH HOME, GARDEN & SPORT SHOW
APRIL 18TH MN DEPT. OF HEALTH- TOM STANDKE:
RADON
MAY 4TH PICNIC WITH TRAP SHOOT – HELD AT
THE SPORTSMEN’S CLUB.
—JACKPOTDRAWINGSPONSORS—
Denise FredricksonVP/Mortgage Lending
Banking your way.www.midwestbank.net
Member
FDIC BUILT BY THE INDUSTRY FOR THE INDUSTRY
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JACKPOT DRAWING WINNERS WILL BE HELD
AGAIN STARTING IN SEPTEMBER
WILL YOU BE A WINNER???SPONSORS FOR THE DRAWING ARE AGAIN MID-WEST BANK AND THE BUILDERS GROUP. $40.00 A MONTH WILL BE GIVEN OUT IF YOUR NAME IS CALLED AND YOU ARE THERE.
If the prize is not won, they money rolls over to the next month.
HOME, GARDEN AND SPORT SHOW IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 23RD AND 24TH: Get your booth booked as spots are going fast. Don’t miss out - put your name in front of thousands of consumers by being a sponsor of the show. Contact Sharon or Brenda at 847-0699 to find out about levels of sponsorship.
BUILDERS PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES ARE REQUIRED IN MINNESOTA. Minnesota builders must by law include a set of performance guidelines with their current contract for customers. Guidelines are available to LRBA members through the Builders Association of Minnesota. BAM members spent many hours to creating and refining this documentto provide the best possible product for builders. To see the statute mandating the inclusion of Building Performance Guidelines, visit www.revisor.mn.gov.
Louise Genereux is
the winner of the
February Jackpot for
$40.00
JACKPOT WINNER!
SEPTIC SYSTEMSBio-Microbics incorporates designs, manufactures and supplies wastewater and storm water equipment for residential single-family homes, small communities, commercial properties and marine vessel markets.If a septic system is not suitably located, properly designed, carefully installed, and adequately maintained, it can fail. It can also fail if solids clog it. Failing systems can threaten your family and neighbors' health, reduce the value of your property, and cost a lot of money to repair. They can also contaminate groundwater, lakes, or streams with bacteria, nitrates, viruses, chemicals and chlorides. These routine actions and common issues to keep an eye out for listed below will help you keep your septic system flowing smoothly and safely.Septic System CareRecord Keeping Keep copies of all system drawings/plans of the site, installed equipment, and service records with all other home appliance documents. Record all applicable information.Laundry/Water Usage Spread wash loads throughout the week. Instead of liquid fabric softener, dryer sheets should be used. Use low-suds, biodegradable and low phosphate detergents, such as Mighty Mike® from Scienco/FAST (www.sciencofast.com).Leaky Fixtures Large quantities of water are added to your wastewater system when you have leaking fixtures. Timely detection and repair can help to maximize the life of your system, especially the drain field. Water Softeners The FAST® process may tolerate discharge from properly operating softeners that backwash as needed based on water usage (DIR) vs. timer operated systems, if allowed by your local regulatory authority. However, these discharges can possibly damage other parts of the septic system.Food Wastes Garbage disposal waste is acceptable – if allowed by your local regulatory authority. However, it may lead to more frequent removal of solids from your septic tank. For large quantities of food, please dispose of in the garbage.Fats, Oils, and Grease Be aware of too much grease (i.e. animal fats, vegetable oils, lard, etc) down the drain may overload or prevent the bacteria from fully breaking down the waste.Disinfectants/Cleaners Use citricacid, chlorine, and/or other biodegradable cleaners according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Products containing quaternary ammonia or pine-oil based cleaners should not be used. Use drain cleaners as a last resort to unclog pipes. Floor Drains from Garage and Workrooms Should be diverted away from your septic system. Items like petroleum-based oils, gas, and saw dust should never enter the system. Medicines Do not flush them down any drain. All antibiotic medicines are harmful to treatment quality. Unused medications should be returned to the pharmacy, doctor, or thrown away in the trash. Septic Tank Additives/Enzymes The wastewater in the system contains all the required bacteria for proper operation. Additives are unnecessary; and may do more harm than good.Paper Products Use single- or double-ply, non-quilted, white toilet paper products. Some color dyes in the paper cannot be eaten by natural bacteria. Non-bleached paper (brown in color) takes longer to break down and can therefore increase your biosolids pump out frequency. Avoid flushing paper towels, napkins, wipes, or other thicker paper material.Septic System Yard SafetyBlower Operation Do not turn off blower. Notify your maintenance provider if you detect problems with the blower or if you are leaving the property for an extended period (more than 3 weeks).Alarm If alarm sounds, press the “Reset” button on the front of the panel. Contact your service provider (info should be on the control panel and/or the blower) or contact Bio-Microbics ( 913-422-0707 Down Spouts Anywhere water is collected, i.e. roof downspouts, pavement runoff, or sump pump/house footing drains, the water should be diverted away from the septic tank or drainfield.Traffic/Landscaping Do not drive over any portion of your system (tank, piping, drain field) except for normal yard traffic, i.e. lawn mowers, etc. Tanks (H-20) can be made for under roadways, driveways. If possible, deter traffic by using a fence or create a landscaped area with shallow root plants (ornaments, bushes, decorative grasses, and/or flowers). Don’t plant trees near any portion of your system (within 30’).Structures Do not build patios, carports, or other structures over any part of your septic system; as this may cause damage.Vents/Odors/Intakes Keep vent and blower housing clear of debris, such as leaves and snow. Contact your service provider if you detect septic odors, as this may indicate a problem with the system. Biosolids (sludge) Removal To determine when pump out is required, a maintenance provider should measure the biosolids level(s) in the tank(s) on a regular basis. Please see the service manual for specific procedures.Don’t Pour These Items Down the DrainFood Wastes Animal bones, egg shells, coffee grounds, corn cobs, melon rinds/fruit peels, skin, home brewery waste Personal Care Products Bandages, condoms, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins/wet wipesChemicals/Toxins Automotive fluids, caustic cleaners, harsh detergents, floors stripper, herbicides/pesticides, medications/drugs, paints(oil-based), quaternary ammonia, solvents/thinnersOther Products Cat litter, cigarette butts, cloth towels/rags, film developing waste, metal/plastic objects, modeling clay, paper towels/scraps, plastic bags, rv waste, string/yarn/nylon, sticks/yard wasteRead more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/tips-for-septic-system-maintenance-zw0z1301zmcc.aspx?page=3#ixzz2K2OqQyxM
LESSONS FROM THE PAST!Not too long ago I came across an e-mail that I had received back in 2006 from another consultant when the market was still hot. This e-mail was describing the associate’s preliminary finding about a prospective new client. An associate and I were scheduled to visit this company’s location the next month and the writing associate was giving us his impressions from multiple client calls in arranging the visit. This company had grown significantly over the preceding two years and was asking for help as they wanted to double their volume again in the next year. It didn’t happen. Between their situation and the housing bubble bursting this company was out of business fifteen months later.The message in this email is loud and clear and it is a classic example of what not to do when the market gets better. Excerpts from e-mail received from an Associate circa February 2006:“More about XYZ Builders - here's the scoop. It ain't pretty. • they are selling more than they can build - it's chaos. It almost buried them, and is set to again because they've
pre-sold a bunch of stuff but didn't figure in any cost increases. They have a real cash problem as a result. Get your money up front (that's a quote from their Controller)
• They are running out of lots and there will be a *9 month* lag as a result before production can get back in gear - major staff cuts will be necessary to keep the doors open during that period.
• They did $41,000,000 on 225 closings last year, but their ASP ranges from $200 to $800K - all over the place. The numbers don't add up.
• There is absolutely ZERO sales or production forecasting going on. They sell now, worry later. As a result, they did not plan cost acceleration on a whole series of communities they sold out - so now they're barely breaking even on them. On top of that - their field operation is way behind. Time of construction has increased by *months*.”
Five Lessons Learned:1. This experience confirmed my feeling that the biggest mistake most builders can make is to sell more houses
that they can build. 2. In good market conditions you have to control your lot inventory carefully.3. One way to control lot inventory is to adjust price to cover the housing inflation rate and the carrying costs
during sales period and construction.4. When sales are good, you need to stick with the plan, the budget and the dig slot schedule. Selling more than
that is as bad as not making budget. 5. During good market conditions we get cost creep that can ruin your profits, even in the good times. You have to
use inflation factors in your pricing models. These should be reviewed quarterly, at least. More often when the market appreciation rate exceeds 8% annually.
Please use this as a reminder if and when your market starts to heat up. Be careful and don’t get caught up in the philosophy that more is always better. Working to your budget and maximizing margin during the good markets is the right approach. Why build 10 houses and make 5% profit when you can build 5 and make 10%?Hope you enjoyed this article courtesy of your local HBA.Thanks,Bob Whitten, SMA Consulting
February 12, 2013 National Association of Home Builders
Member Advantage UpdateGM NAHB $500 Private Offer Continues
NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. Learn more at: gmfleet.com/nahb
How it works: 1. Get your NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma.
2. Bring form to your GM dealer and mention this private offer. 3. At time of purchase or lease, present your NAHB proof of membership. More valuable offers for business owners are available through the
GM Business Choice Program†, Choose one great option for each eligible you purchase or lease. Details at gmfleet.com/nahb.
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible 2012, 2013 and 2014 model year GM passenger cars, vans, SUVs and trucks. Excludes the Chevrolet Caprice, Captiva Sport, Volt and Cadillac models. Not available with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject to change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/14. To qualify, vehicles must be used in day-to-
day operations of your business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. Visit gmbusinesschoice.com or your Chevrolet or GMC dealer for details. Take delivery by 9/30/13. ©2012 General Motors. All rights reserved
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SEPTIC SYSTEMSBio-Microbics incorporates designs, manufactures and supplies wastewater and storm water equipment for residential single-family homes, small communities, commercial properties and marine vessel markets.If a septic system is not suitably located, properly designed, carefully installed, and adequately maintained, it can fail. It can also fail if solids clog it. Failing systems can threaten your family and neighbors' health, reduce the value of your property, and cost a lot of money to repair. They can also contaminate groundwater, lakes, or streams with bacteria, nitrates, viruses, chemicals and chlorides. These routine actions and common issues to keep an eye out for listed below will help you keep your septic system flowing smoothly and safely.Septic System CareRecord Keeping Keep copies of all system drawings/plans of the site, installed equipment, and service records with all other home appliance documents. Record all applicable information.Laundry/Water Usage Spread wash loads throughout the week. Instead of liquid fabric softener, dryer sheets should be used. Use low-suds, biodegradable and low phosphate detergents, such as Mighty Mike® from Scienco/FAST (www.sciencofast.com).Leaky Fixtures Large quantities of water are added to your wastewater system when you have leaking fixtures. Timely detection and repair can help to maximize the life of your system, especially the drain field. Water Softeners The FAST® process may tolerate discharge from properly operating softeners that backwash as needed based on water usage (DIR) vs. timer operated systems, if allowed by your local regulatory authority. However, these discharges can possibly damage other parts of the septic system.Food Wastes Garbage disposal waste is acceptable – if allowed by your local regulatory authority. However, it may lead to more frequent removal of solids from your septic tank. For large quantities of food, please dispose of in the garbage.Fats, Oils, and Grease Be aware of too much grease (i.e. animal fats, vegetable oils, lard, etc) down the drain may overload or prevent the bacteria from fully breaking down the waste.Disinfectants/Cleaners Use citricacid, chlorine, and/or other biodegradable cleaners according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Products containing quaternary ammonia or pine-oil based cleaners should not be used. Use drain cleaners as a last resort to unclog pipes. Floor Drains from Garage and Workrooms Should be diverted away from your septic system. Items like petroleum-based oils, gas, and saw dust should never enter the system. Medicines Do not flush them down any drain. All antibiotic medicines are harmful to treatment quality. Unused medications should be returned to the pharmacy, doctor, or thrown away in the trash. Septic Tank Additives/Enzymes The wastewater in the system contains all the required bacteria for proper operation. Additives are unnecessary; and may do more harm than good.Paper Products Use single- or double-ply, non-quilted, white toilet paper products. Some color dyes in the paper cannot be eaten by natural bacteria. Non-bleached paper (brown in color) takes longer to break down and can therefore increase your biosolids pump out frequency. Avoid flushing paper towels, napkins, wipes, or other thicker paper material.Septic System Yard SafetyBlower Operation Do not turn off blower. Notify your maintenance provider if you detect problems with the blower or if you are leaving the property for an extended period (more than 3 weeks).Alarm If alarm sounds, press the “Reset” button on the front of the panel. Contact your service provider (info should be on the control panel and/or the blower) or contact Bio-Microbics ( 913-422-0707 Down Spouts Anywhere water is collected, i.e. roof downspouts, pavement runoff, or sump pump/house footing drains, the water should be diverted away from the septic tank or drainfield.Traffic/Landscaping Do not drive over any portion of your system (tank, piping, drain field) except for normal yard traffic, i.e. lawn mowers, etc. Tanks (H-20) can be made for under roadways, driveways. If possible, deter traffic by using a fence or create a landscaped area with shallow root plants (ornaments, bushes, decorative grasses, and/or flowers). Don’t plant trees near any portion of your system (within 30’).Structures Do not build patios, carports, or other structures over any part of your septic system; as this may cause damage.Vents/Odors/Intakes Keep vent and blower housing clear of debris, such as leaves and snow. Contact your service provider if you detect septic odors, as this may indicate a problem with the system. Biosolids (sludge) Removal To determine when pump out is required, a maintenance provider should measure the biosolids level(s) in the tank(s) on a regular basis. Please see the service manual for specific procedures.Don’t Pour These Items Down the DrainFood Wastes Animal bones, egg shells, coffee grounds, corn cobs, melon rinds/fruit peels, skin, home brewery waste Personal Care Products Bandages, condoms, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins/wet wipesChemicals/Toxins Automotive fluids, caustic cleaners, harsh detergents, floors stripper, herbicides/pesticides, medications/drugs, paints(oil-based), quaternary ammonia, solvents/thinnersOther Products Cat litter, cigarette butts, cloth towels/rags, film developing waste, metal/plastic objects, modeling clay, paper towels/scraps, plastic bags, rv waste, string/yarn/nylon, sticks/yard wasteRead more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/green-homes/tips-for-septic-system-maintenance-zw0z1301zmcc.aspx?page=3#ixzz2K2OqQyxM
LESSONS FROM THE PAST!Not too long ago I came across an e-mail that I had received back in 2006 from another consultant when the market was still hot. This e-mail was describing the associate’s preliminary finding about a prospective new client. An associate and I were scheduled to visit this company’s location the next month and the writing associate was giving us his impressions from multiple client calls in arranging the visit. This company had grown significantly over the preceding two years and was asking for help as they wanted to double their volume again in the next year. It didn’t happen. Between their situation and the housing bubble bursting this company was out of business fifteen months later.The message in this email is loud and clear and it is a classic example of what not to do when the market gets better. Excerpts from e-mail received from an Associate circa February 2006:“More about XYZ Builders - here's the scoop. It ain't pretty. • they are selling more than they can build - it's chaos. It almost buried them, and is set to again because they've
pre-sold a bunch of stuff but didn't figure in any cost increases. They have a real cash problem as a result. Get your money up front (that's a quote from their Controller)
• They are running out of lots and there will be a *9 month* lag as a result before production can get back in gear - major staff cuts will be necessary to keep the doors open during that period.
• They did $41,000,000 on 225 closings last year, but their ASP ranges from $200 to $800K - all over the place. The numbers don't add up.
• There is absolutely ZERO sales or production forecasting going on. They sell now, worry later. As a result, they did not plan cost acceleration on a whole series of communities they sold out - so now they're barely breaking even on them. On top of that - their field operation is way behind. Time of construction has increased by *months*.”
Five Lessons Learned:1. This experience confirmed my feeling that the biggest mistake most builders can make is to sell more houses
that they can build. 2. In good market conditions you have to control your lot inventory carefully.3. One way to control lot inventory is to adjust price to cover the housing inflation rate and the carrying costs
during sales period and construction.4. When sales are good, you need to stick with the plan, the budget and the dig slot schedule. Selling more than
that is as bad as not making budget. 5. During good market conditions we get cost creep that can ruin your profits, even in the good times. You have to
use inflation factors in your pricing models. These should be reviewed quarterly, at least. More often when the market appreciation rate exceeds 8% annually.
Please use this as a reminder if and when your market starts to heat up. Be careful and don’t get caught up in the philosophy that more is always better. Working to your budget and maximizing margin during the good markets is the right approach. Why build 10 houses and make 5% profit when you can build 5 and make 10%?Hope you enjoyed this article courtesy of your local HBA.Thanks,Bob Whitten, SMA Consulting
February 12, 2013 National Association of Home Builders
Member Advantage UpdateGM NAHB $500 Private Offer Continues
NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. Learn more at: gmfleet.com/nahb
How it works: 1. Get your NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma.
2. Bring form to your GM dealer and mention this private offer. 3. At time of purchase or lease, present your NAHB proof of membership. More valuable offers for business owners are available through the
GM Business Choice Program†, Choose one great option for each eligible you purchase or lease. Details at gmfleet.com/nahb.
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible 2012, 2013 and 2014 model year GM passenger cars, vans, SUVs and trucks. Excludes the Chevrolet Caprice, Captiva Sport, Volt and Cadillac models. Not available with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject to change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/14. To qualify, vehicles must be used in day-to-
day operations of your business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. Visit gmbusinesschoice.com or your Chevrolet or GMC dealer for details. Take delivery by 9/30/13. ©2012 General Motors. All rights reserved
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MODERN LIVING CONCEPTSBryanSchoenbergerphone:218-841-2006email:[email protected]:pikecreekbuilders.com
SCOTT BUCHHOLZ CONSTRUCTIONScottBuchholzphone:218-864-9947fax:218-864-5046email:scottbuchholzconst
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ANDERSON BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO. ScottMudgettPOBox668Brainerd,MNPhone:218-820-9935email:[email protected]:www.andersonbrothers.com
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The only way we will grow is if you ask someone to be a part of our Association. Tell them about our meetings, the networking, monetary benefits and why you are a member.
SCOTT GRANT JOINS SELAND’SSeland's Abbey Flooring Center announces Scott Grant as the latest addition to the
sales department. Scott has decades of experience in the flooring industry. For 18 years Scott owned and operated Somer's Carpet Cleaning in Fergus Falls. For the past 18 1/2 years Scott has worked in the flooring industry, specializing in residential and commer-cial sales. He has demonstrated extraordinary levels of customer service while providing attention to detail.
Rich Seland, owner of Seland’s Abbey Flooring Center is pleased to have Scott on “The Home Team” of valued professionals. “Scott has developed an excellent reputa-tion as one who serves each client with honesty and integrity.” Builders and homeown-ers can contact Scott at (866) 739-1177 or [email protected]
CONTRACTOR FINED $10,000 FOR UNLICENSED ACTIVITYIn October 2012, DLI revoked the license of a residential building contractor who was found to have submitted a license application that contained false or misleading information. The contractor was also fined $5,000. Also in October 2012, an unlicensed residential building contractor from Golden Valley was ordered to cease and desist unlicensed activity and fined $10,000. And another unlicensed contractor from Winona was fined $7,000 and ordered to cease and desist unlicensed activity. A St. Louis Park electrical contractor agreed to be censured and to file all future requests for electrical inspection electronically using CCLD’s eTRAKiT system. The contractor was also fined $5,000 with $4,500 of the fine stayed on the condition of no future violations. Some recent CCLD enforcement actions include: Summaries of all final CCLD enforcement actions are available at www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/Enforcement.asp.Questions about specific enforcement actions should be directed to (651) 284-5069 or DLI.contractor@ state.mn.us
FIND CODE REQUIREMENTS AND CODE INSPECTORS ONLINE
DLI has built a one-stop “Local Code Lookup” – online at http://workplace.doli.state.mn.us/jurisdiction – to help contractors and homeowners find local code requirements and code inspectors in one place. The online search tool helps users find which code authority has local jurisdiction for permits, plan review and inspection in the areas of boilers, building codes, electrical, elevators, high-pressure piping, plumbing or other Minnesota construction codes and licensing disciplines.
CODE OF ETHICSMembers of the Home Builders Association subscribe to the following Code of Ethics
n Members shall constantly seek to provide better values for the customers they serve.
n Members shall at times share their knowledge with fellow members in the public in the best interest of those they serve.
n Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulet statements or by use of implications unwar-ranted by fact or reason-able probability.
n Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety and progress of the community.
n Members shall not perform a cause to be performed at any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any party of the industry served by this as-sociation.
“To Promote Professionalism and to educate members and
consumers on legislative issues, while fostering
cooperative relationships for all stakeholders”
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THIS SPACE AVAILABLE!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details!
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details!
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details!
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details!HUNTER BRIARD
218-439-6043 • Cell: 218-841-3238Email: [email protected]
12568 E. Pearl Lake Road • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
BRIARD CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • SHINGLING
SIDING • DECKS • ADDITIONS • GARAGES • DOORS • WINDOWS
ViewMYSharon Westerholm, EO
Things have been really hopping! The Builder EXPO, which was a great success, had 20 vendors and 50 builders. The Home Show is down to one, maybe two, booths left on the Home Show side and the Sport Show
side is fully booked. What a great variety in both arenas! We are really excited about two new booths. Jeremy Elbert ,from Wildlife Pursuit (which is on channel 6 at 6:30 on Saturday nights), will be hosting a booth, signing autographs and giving two seminars. The KidSafe program is also hosting a booth. Parents are encouraged to bring in their children; have them fingerprinted & photo taken. Every year all that is needed is to just update the photo. I am hoping for a fully packed two days. There also will be Tri-State Diving doing free diving for those that may be interested in checking that out.
There has been a lot going on at the capitol with the governor pushing for tax increases, as well as, adding tax to other goods. BAM has been working on protecting the building industry from additional taxes that could raise the price of a home. There are articles in the newsletter, so be sure to read it all. There are also website listings that you can go to, to see if it will affect your business.
Our next meeting is at the D L Newspaper office on March 14th. We are checking into other venues to hold our meetings as the Speak Easy gets so loud you can’t hear the speaker.
I would really like to feature a member each month, so if you would like to be featured, please let me know.
See you all at the Home-Garden and Sport Show!
Sharon
Crane JohnsonLumber Co.
ESTABLISHED 1883
620 East Main • Perham, MN 56573phone 218.346.5555 • fax 218.346.9200
GREG NEISENSALES MANAGER
BAM Builder Day at the Capitol A SuccessMembers from across the state came to St. Paul Janu-
ary 30th for BAM’s Builder Day at the Capitol. Represent-ing all 3,000 members of the association and the Minne-sota residential construction industry attendees met with a majority of the Minnesota Legislature to talk about the issues facing our industry.
Representative Mike Beard, Senator John Peder-son, and Senator David Tomassoni each spoke to BAM members about how important it is to meet with your legislators in person. It’s important to introduce yourself and continue to build your relationship. BAM’s lobbying team – Larry Redmond and Brian Halloran – echoed that message stating that making a connection “eyeball to eyeball” really makes a difference.
When you take the time to get to know your legislator, they make a personal connection with not only you – but the issues that are most important to you. When BAM sends an alert about an important bill, and you contact your legislator with a phone call or email, your contact makes more of an impact when you have a relationship with them.
If you weren’t able to come to the event there’s plenty of time to build a relationship with your legislator. BAM is working hard representing you and our industry at the State Capitol and we will be sure to keep you updated throughout session. Look for updates from BAM on what's happening and when to contact your legislators.
Thank you to the members of BAM's Builder Day Task Force who worked the past several months to put together a great event. Thank you to: Rick Dold, Brian Halloran, Bryce Johnson, Jana Klein, Chad Kompelien, Rick Kot, Keith Kylmala, Jason McCarty, David Siegel, James Vagle, Duane Willenbring, and John Zirbes. They put together a fabulous event. Thank you also to champion event sponsors Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Home Builders Association Fargo-Moorhead, and Skuttle Tight, and advocate sponsor Nor-Son Inc.BAM’s New EVP
BAM’s Builder Day at the Capitol event was the first opportunity for many members to meet BAM’s new Executive Vice President Remi Stone. Her first day with BAM was January 16th. She brings more than 20 years of extensive experience with the Minnesota state govern-ment and the construction industry to her new role having previously worked as a lobbyist, practicing attorney, and director of government affairs for several organizations in
23 states and Washington D.C.“We welcome Remi’s experience and leadership to the
BAM community,” said Chad Kompelien, 2013 BAM Presi-dent. “She has a unique knowledge of the homebuilding in-dustry, our association, the legislative process, our issues, and a unique perspective of subcontractors, suppliers, building officials, regulators and municipalities across the state. In her new role as executive vice president, she will be responsible for extending BAM’s excellent reputation at the State Capitol and delivering value to the statewide membership.”
Stone has experience representing the Residential Subcontractors and Suppliers and the Association of Subcontractors, the statewide building officials association (AMBO), the League of Minnesota Cities and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, and the Builders Association of Minnesota and the Builders Association of the Twin Cities. Stone most recently served as the regional director of government affairs for MillerCoors Brewing Company. Earlier in her career, Stone served as Planning Commis-sioner for the City of Roseville and committee administra-tor to Minnesota State Senator Jim Vickerman.
Stone earned bachelor’s degrees in political science and sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, and served in the United States Air Force, Minnesota Air National Guard. Stone also earned a juris doctorate from the Hamline University School of Law where she currently serves as an adjunct professor.
“BAM is refocused, recharged, and hungry for success,” Kompelien said, “And Remi is the right leader to move BAM forward, driven by our core focus to represent the Minnesota home building industry in the legislative and regulatory arenas and the courts.”
New Engineered Documents at bamn.orgAs a benefit of BAM membership, you have
available to you members-only Minnesota Building Code guides written and published by BAM. New and now available online are updated BAM Foundation Wall Support Engineered Documents and updated BAM Cantilevered Foundation Wall Engineered Documents for 2013. The code guides and engineered documents are available on the BAM members-only website under the “Regulations/Codes” tab and the “Code Guides” section. You’ll need to log in with your username and password.
Dayton Budget: Capitol Insiders Tell Politics in Minnesota What Is Likely To Stick
Capitol gossip leads reporters at PIM to believe that the following list are the most and least likely proposals from the Dayton budget to be adopted by the legislature:
Most likely to stick: 1. Increase in income tax2. Broadening of sales tax3. Cigarette tax4. Affiliate nexus tax (MN-based affiliate goods
sold online)5. Reduced corporate tax rateLeast likely to pass:1. Business-to-business tax2. The $500 homestead credit3. Decreased sales tax to 5.5 percent4. A number of taxed services (auto-repairs,
legal services)5. A 2% increase to single people making
$150,000BAM is watching the sales tax issue very
closely and will continue to report on it. We will also let you know if and when a grassroots push is needed, so stay tuned.
State Revenues Surpass ExpectationsMinnesota Department of Management
and Budget released figures demonstrating that Minnesota revenue collections in January exceeded expectations by $140 million, or 8.3 percent, bringing in $1.82 billion for the month. Revenue from individual income taxes and sales taxes brought in $137 million more in individual incomes taxes than predicted in the November economic forecast.
FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICEJust today, the Governor's office published
more information on how his proposed sales tax would affect the industry.
In the "Still Exempt" category for contractor and labor are:
1. Construction labor for construction, remodeling or improvement of real property remains exempt. Construction labor includes services such as wiring, welding steel beams, carpentry, laying bricks, cement finishing, pipe installation and plumbing.
2. Repair, installation and replacement of real property such as furnaces, garbage disposals, built-in dishwashers and stovetops, water heaters and softeners, and central air conditioning, or when you work on plumbing or electrical wiring also remains exempt.
In the "Newly Taxes" category are:Architectural services, engineering services,
environmental consulting services and repair labor to "restore tangible personal property so it can be used for its original purpose," such as: furniture re-upholstery, electronics repair, and refrigerator repair.
For more information download: http://mn.gov/governor/images/sales_tax_booklet.pdf
Or visit: http://mn.gov/governor/budget/toolkit/
BAM MONTHLY COLUMN
a style for every point of view
Melody Kruckenberg, Owner218-844-7052
1326 Loring Ave • Detroit [email protected]
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February 2013
This week at BAM...
NEED A NUMBER?National Association of Home Builders
800-368-5242Builders Association of Minnesota
800-654-7783Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
651-284-5005Stormwater Permiting Information
218-529-6253Codes & Standards
651-284-5065
SILENT AUCTION2013 HOME, GARDEN & SPORT SHOW
NEED ITEMS for our annual silent auction. All money raised will go toward scholarships given out to high school seniors going on to school for the building trades, electrical, plumbing & heating, landscaping, interior design…Last year we were able to give out 4 - $1500 scholarships. Please don’t hesitate to call; we are now taking your donations, the sooner the better to help the committee out. We are asking all the members of the LRBA to donate an item. You should all be very pleased that over the years we have given out close to a $100,000.00 to further student’s education.
If you need an idea please contact one of the committee members:Ellie Francis 218-847-4054 • Linda Jutz 218-334-5692
Tami Heille 218-847-5295 • Catie Herman 218-847-5037or you can call the office 847-0699
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A CUT ABOVELake Region Builders Association
MARCH 2013A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SERVING BECKER, OTTERTAIL, NORMAN, WILKIN AND MAHNOMEN COUNTIES
EMAIL: [email protected]: 218.847.0699VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.lakeregionbuilders.com
Lake RegionBuildersAssociation
PRESIDENT Nick Green, Green's Plumbing and Heating
PAST PRESIDENT Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts
VICE PRESIDENT Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction
SECRETARY/TREASURER Francis Genereux, Genereux Construction
Scott Buchholz, Scott Buchholz Construction
Mike Hough, Hough, Inc.
Jeff Petersen, Water Furnace International
Jayson Storo, JBS Builders
Mike Eidenschink, B & M Electric
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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1201 15th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005p. 800.368.5242 or 202.266.8200x0f. 202.266.8400 www.nahb.org
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DON TIETZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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Thirty years of excellence
30614 SUNSET ROAD • DETROIT LAKES
218-847-1946
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Detroit Lakes, MNHome (218) 846-0079
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• Doors & Windows• Decks• Siding• Light
Commercial
18872 Co Hwy 21 • Detroit LakesTom Kirby, manager
218-847-1133 or 1-888-757-1133
Safety is a Way of Life
OUR NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 14TH, 2013 at the Detroit Lakes Newspaper office. There will be short talks on what works for advertising. There will be refreshments and snacks. Social at 6:30, meeting to start at 7:00 P.M.
OUR SPEAKER FOR THE EVENING WAS SAM RUFER OF THE PEMBERTON LAW FIRM. Sam talked about wills, trusts and legal papers that would pertain to all members on a personal basis. There are also people on their staff that are very knowledgeable on mechanic liens and other things pertaining to contractors. We appreciate his taking time to be a speaker at the meeting.
THIS SPACE AVAILABLE!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details!
Heat Pumps • Earthloop Materials Radiant Floor Heat Materials • Electric Boilers
Heat Recovery Ventilators • Fan Coils
KEVIN OLSON 218-367-5196
[email protected] • www.geodirectsupply.comOver 20 years of Geo-Thermal Experience
GeoSupply, Inc.DIRECT
Greetings Everyone, I hope everyone has had a
good winter and are starting to get jobs lined up for a productive upcoming season! I'm looking forward to the home show on March 23rd and 24th. If you don't have a booth you should at least come and check it out. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we'll have a lot of people looking forward to summer projects. The silent auction is great because it raises money for construction related job scholarships.
See you at the next meeting, on March 14th!Nick Green Green's Plumbing and HeatingPresident, LRBA
BUILDERS BUZZ
THIS SPACE AVAILABLE!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details! 1040 Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes
218-847-7459www.ModernHeatingAndPlumbing.com
For Your Familys Comfort
Francis Genereux receiving his Builder
of the award for 2012. He and Al Clark both
received this award.
Nick Green receiving his jacket
from Brenda for three years on the
board.
