CATT-A-LOG June 2013

CATT-A-LOG • THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATTJUNE 2013

Truckee Home & Building Show Cover

TRPA Residential Allocations 3

CATT Calendar/CATT LGAC 3

Training/Education 4

CATT Board Meetings 4

Sporting Clays Shotgun Tournament 5

Cinco de Mayo Mixer 8

Member/Golf Tournament News 9

Q&A/Classified Ads 10

New Members/CATT Stats 12

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Truckee Home & Building Show

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I t was a busy weekend for some CATT members. Thanks to these members for promoting CATT at the Truckee Home Show over Memorial Day Weekend. During the two days of the show, approximately 325

CATT Building & Remodeling Guides were given out as well as Job to Bid information. One member also joined: Gutter Glove of Nevada County.

CATT Home Show Rock StHrs:Nelly McCann/Aurora Marble & TileSally Brinkerhoff/Front and Bridge LLCGreg Hines/Hines HomesLisa and Mike Koch/Koch Elevator Co.Gordon Cross/Lake Tahoe DesignsMarylee Glace/The Office BOSSBruce Kuecker/Resort BuildersChristian Edwards/Timberline ConstructionGerald Wallace/Truckee Stone & Tile Cleaning

And thanks also to these CATT members who gave 20 minute educational presentations as part of the Green Building Symposium at the Home Show:Gary Talbott/5 Star Performance Insulation • Kevin O’Connor/Gutter Glove of Nevada County • Katherine Elkins Rule/Heller Construction • Paul Zarubin/Mt. Lincoln Construction • Andrew Parkhill/Parkhill Paint Décor • Sarah Wolfe/Precision Flooring Solutions • Josh Root/Root of Design Electric • Audrey Smith/True Green Roofing Solutions • Charlie Riley/Truckee Hometown Sears Store

Thanks to Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. for donating lumber for the Symposium enclosure; and thanks to Paul Zarubin and the Mt. Lincoln Construction crew, Mike Kerton, and Gordon Cross for volunteering to help with setup and takedown of the symposium enclosure.

Photos (L to R): Lisa Koch (Koch Elevator Co.) talking with a homeowner; Sarah Wolfe (Precision Flooring Solutions) answering a flooring question at the Green Building Symposium; The Sunday afternoon crew (L to R): Christian Edwards (Timberline Construction), Kim Cross (CATT Membership & Event Coordinator), Gordon Cross (Lake Tahoe Designs), Bruce Kuecker (Resort Builders), Sally Brinkerhoff (Front and Bridge LLC), Pat Davison (CATT Executive Director); Kevin O’Connor (Gutter Glove of Nevada County) giving his Symposium presentation on rain and snow harvesting

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

June 3 Board MeetingJune 10 Raffle Committee MeetingJune 11 15th Anniversary Party Committee Meeting June 12 Mixer Committee MeetingJune 12 Golf Tournament Committee MeetingJune 13 Membership Committee MeetingJune 17 Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting June 19 Golf Tournament at Old Greenwood Golf Course in TruckeeJune 20 Remodeling Committee MeetingJune 24 Nominating Committee MeetingJune 25 Christmas Holiday Party Committee MeetingJuly 1 Board MeetingJuly 4 Office Closed for Independence Day HolidayJuly 8 Raffle Committee MeetingJuly 9 15th Anniversary Party Committee Meeting July 10 Membership Committee MeetingJuly 15 Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting July 16 MIXER at Ferguson’s in TruckeeJuly 18 Remodeling Committee MeetingJuly 23 Christmas Holiday Party Committee MeetingJuly 29 Nominating Committee MeetingAug 16 15th Anniversary Party at Truckee River Regional Park Sept 19 MIXER at Truckee Tahoe Lumber Co. in TruckeeSept 28 Remodel Committee Shotgun Tournament in Carson CityOct 17 MIXER at Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland in Truckee

All members are encouraged and welcome to attend the monthly CATT Local Government Affairs Committee

(LGAC) meetings, usually held the third Monday of every month, 4:00 PM, at the CATT office. Don’t be in the dark wondering what’s coming up next with TRPA, special districts, or the Town—get informed with CATT LGAC.

Come to the June 17 meeting and say goodbye to Mike Lavallee, Truckee Chief Building Official. Mike is retiring! Mike is an

engineer by profession and came to the town in 2006 from Daly City where he was the Chief Building Inspector.

LGAC Meetings:

June 17 Say Goodbye to Mike Lavallee, Truckee CBO

July 15 Guest Speaker: Placer County CBO Tim Wegner

August 19 Guest Speaker: TCPUD Chair Lou Reinkens

Any questions, please contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davison 530-550-9999 or [email protected].

Michael Lavallee, Truckee CBO

CATT Local Government Affairs Committee

TRPA Residential Allocations – LOCAL jURiSDiCTiOnS ReCeive qUOTA fOR 2013

The TRPA Governing Board recently granted 119 allocations to the local jurisdictions around the lake for the construction of new single family residences in 2013. The allocations were distributed as follows:

Douglas County 8Washoe County 22El Dorado County 45City of South Lake Tahoe 18Placer County 26

Allocations are used to meter out the growth at Lake Tahoe. To build a new single family residence at the Lake, you need both a development right and a residential allocation. When the year’s allocations are all given out, no new allocations are available until the next year. So even if you have a development right, you cannot build unless you have a residential allocation. This is not the way most jurisdictions manage residential building.

The allocation ‘release’ for 2013 of 119 was 11 short of the max 130 allowed in the 2012 Regional Plan. The 2012 Regional Plan looked at growth and development for a 20 year period. On the residential side, the Basin is close to 90% buildout. The 2012 Regional Plan said the Basin could sustain 2600 new single family residential units over a 20 year span of time, hence the 130 allocations per year for 20 years (130 x 20 = 2600 allocations).

While 119 allocations may seem like a lot in a slow economy, it pales in comparison to previous years when close to 300 were given out. And because the economy is showing signs of recovery, some jurisdictions now have a waiting list of property owners wanting to build. For some jurisdictions at the Lake, the 2013 allocations do not meet the existing demand.

The policy question for CATT’s Local Government Affairs Committee to consider is whether the Regional Plan “metering out” of 130 allocations for the next 20 years serves a valid purpose, or should allocations be given out based on market demand? CATT Executive Director Pat Davison wants to hear your thoughts – what do you think? Please send your feedback to Pat at [email protected] or call 530-550-9999.


Training/Education“Fire Resistive Construction Using Western Red Cedar Shingles”Thursday, June 20, 2013 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, lunch included.CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, TruckeeThis free workshop and lunch, presented by new CATT member SHAKERTOWN, is designed for architects and contractors. The focus will be on designing roofing and siding systems of “Western Red Cedar” that conform to CA code and WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) requirements for fire resistance throughout the state.Credit: AIA One Learning Unit (Health Safety Welfare) RSVP by Tuesday, June 18 to Amanda at the CATT office 530-550-9999 or [email protected]

“Insulation Clinic” Wednesday, July 10, 201311:30 AM to 1:30 PM, lunch included.CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, TruckeeCATT member Insulation Solutions, in conjunction with BASF and Service Partners, will co-host an insulation clinic. The topics to be addressed include ongoing changes with insulation technology and applications associated with area building codes/environment and its’ effects on the building envelope. The information covered will target quality insulation techniques and practices along with value engineering considerations that are intended to produce a superior standard of living for the client. All trades including design architects, general contractors, fire sprinkler contractors, etc. are welcome and encouraged to participate. RSVP to Andy Gonzales with the IS Group by phone 530-273-4866 or email [email protected]

CATT BOARD MEETINGMonday, July 1, 5:00 PM

Meeting location: CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, TruckeeCall the office 530-550-9999 for details or to get the agenda

ATTENTION CATT MEMBERS!

Remember that time when you said to yourself, “That CATT member should be on the CATT Board!” Or think back to the time you said to yourself, “I’d like to be on the CATT Board.”

The Nominating Committee is looking for three at-large members who have suggestions for new Board members or can help with the recruitment process. What background, experience, and skill sets do we need in board members? Should the number of professionals on the board be increased? Or more subs rather than generals? What do you think ?This is a short term, temporary committee composed of three sitting board members (Mitch Clarin, Andrew Cross, Mike Nethersole) and three at large members. The first Nominating Committee meeting is Monday, June 24, 3:00 PM at the CATT office. Nominations will be announced in September and voting is done in October, so you can see the committee involvement is just a couple of months with a definite goal in mind. Any questions? Contact CATT President Michael Forshee 530-412-0866 or [email protected] or Nominating Committee Chairman Mitch Clarin 530-308-9124 or [email protected] to

find out more.


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potential to add living quarters (buyer to obtain permits).

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VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 1750 RIVER RD. TAHOE CITY

O n Saturday, September 28, at 9:00 AM, the Remodel Committee will be holding a Sporting Clays Shotgun Tournament at Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City.

The cost is $125 per shooter. The cost includes clays, ammo, and lunch. Put together a team of five or just come out on your own. Prizes will be awarded to top shooters in three classes. The overall top shooter and overall top team will also get prizes.

There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities available, including Title Sponsor, Station Sponsors, and many more. Sponsor a Team and a Station and save $75. Sponsors for this event will have their company logo on the Remodel Committee page of the CATT Website as well as in the advertising media outreach done by the committee.

The Remodel Committee MISSION is “To stimulate consumer interest in remodeling by utilizing a variety of advertising media and to promote CATT and its members.”

Funds raised with this Clay Shoot will allow the committee to continue with web ads and media print ads as well as look for new opportunities to further promote CATT and its members through local advertising avenues.

Help sponsor this event, or just come out for a fun day of shooting competition. Enjoy a fabulous day at Capitol City Gun Club and help support CATT and the Remodel Committee. For more information, contact Remodel Committee Chairman Ryan Swenson 775-745-9300 or [email protected]

CATT REMODEL COMMITTEE HOSTS 1st ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS SHOTGUN TOURNAMENT




May 2, 2013

Thank you to our Raffle Donors!

Thank you to our Mixer Donors!

This Mixer is brought to you by: Cinco de Mayo Mixer

A beautiful May afternoon was the perfect setting for the first CATT Mixer of the year. Thanks to Epic AV Automation for generously hosting the two hours of great Mexican food, plenty of drinks, friendly games of poker, networking, proofing of the CATT Guide, a raffle, and more.

THANkS ALSO TO OUR MIxER DONORS: Design Outdoor • Blacktop Paving • Simpson Strong-Tie • Koch Elevator • Soil-Tech Environmental • True Green Roofing Solutions

AND TO OUR RAFFLE DONORS: Epic AV Automation • Koch Elevator • Old Greenwood Golf Course • Reno Green Landscaping • Simpson Strong-Tie • Snap AV • Truckee Stone & Tile Cleaning • Trumbull Tech

This Mixer was organized by the CATT Mixer Committee—members helping members! Mixer Chairman Michael Ellis (Reno Truss), Vice Chair Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Committee Members Deb Kelly (Kelly Brothers Painting), Sally Brinkerhoff (Front and Bridge), Norin Mack (Ferguson Enterprises), Scott Ruzich and Amy Trumbull (Epic AV Automation), Julie Johnson-Holland (Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland), Stephanie Kiser (BMD, Inc.), Jessica Wilson (Nevada Johns), Audrey Smith (True Green Roofing), and Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete).

PhOTOS (L TO R) CLOCKWISE:

• Tim Kane (L/P insurance) and Lynn Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete)

• jim Papola (jP Drywall) with three kings!

• Tim Kawcak (Kawcak Masonry) and Don hyatt (hyatt Tile & Stone)

• There was plenty of food

• Sally Brinkerhoff (front and Bridge LLC) and Mike Short (Reno Green Landscaping)


Meeks Lumber & Hardware had a record 1,100 people at-tend their 8th Annual Contractor Expo in South Lake Tahoe on April 18.

Molsby and Bordner, LLP (MOBO Law) welcomes Jennifer Schaller, Esq. as the newest member of their legal team. Jennifer has been a practicing attorney in Truckee for the past three years. MOBO chose Jennifer due to Jennifer’s track record of success in negotiating delicate client matters, as well as her reputation as an approach-able, results-oriented attorney. Jennifer integrated seamlessly into the MOBO office culture, which seeks to solve legal problems with collaborative and cost-conscious strategies, while enjoying an active Truckee/ Tahoe lifestyle. “The two aren’t mutually

exclusive,” says Jennifer, who finds her mind and creativity sharpened by the outdoor opportunities Truckee and Tahoe offer. Jennifer adds her knowledge of family law to MOBO’s growing expertise, which now includes business, estate planning, construction, family and real estate law. MOBO assists clients from all over the Truckee-Tahoe area and northern California, as well as select clients from southern California and Nevada.

Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its new Truckee showroom in July to better serve Truckee/North Lake Tahoe customers. The new showroom is at 11209 Brockway Road, Suite C105, in the complex known as “The Rock.” The show-room features custom wide plank hardwood

flooring and reclaimed timbers. Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc. is one of a select group of dealers in the United States selling the “Arrigoni Woods” line of prod-ucts. Ami Vannoy, Nor-Cal Vice President, notes, “We are proud to offer the Arrigoni Woods line of products. These are unique products because they are ultra-wide and long length planks which are hard to find. This European engi-neered wood flooring is designed for use over radiant heat systems, being 75% more stable than a traditional solid floor and 30% more efficient in the transfer of heat. Arrigoni products last a lifetime and are appropriate for both residential and commercials applications.”

These CATT members were recognized by Tahoe Quarterly maga-zine as winners of the 2013 “Mountain Home” awards: Jones Corda Construction – Outstanding Achievement; MWA Architec-ture & Engineering and Cotton Construction – Legacy Award; Crestwood Construction – Modern Award; Loverde Builders – Craftsmanship Award; Mark Tanner Construction – Mixed Use Award; MD Construction & Consulting – Energy Efficient Award; Ward-Young Archi-tecture & Planning and Loverde Builders – Remodel Award; Ward-Young Architecture & Planning and Loverde Builders – Great Room Merit Award; Ward-Young Architecture & Planning – Contemporary Cabin Merit Award; Mark Tanner Construction – Remodel Merit Award; and Mark Tanner Construction – Family Friendly Merit Award. CATT members also served as judges: David Bourke with Ward-Young Architecture & Planning; Elisa DiNallo with DiNallo De-signs; Elise Fett with Elise Fett & Associates; Alex Gonzalez with Finishing Touch Carpentry; and Scott Peterson with Lamperti Construction.

GOLF TOURNAMENT NEWS

The 16th Annual CATT/BMD & Johns Manville Golf Tournament is coming up on Wednesday, June 19th at Old Greenwood Golf Course in Truckee, CA. The Golf Committee has been

working diligently to bring you an opportunity to win fabulous prizes in the Premium and Regular Raffles. Both raffles will be held at the tournament on June 19th, however you don’t need to be present to win. Members and non-members can purchase tickets now to win big! Check out the Golf Tournament inserts in this newsletter to see the many prizes and for information on how to purchase your tickets now.

Calling all CATT Members! The Golf Tournament Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with activities at the tournament such as: registration, raffle ticket sales, and monitoring the various contests. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with other CATT members. Lunch and “after-play” appetizers are provided. Please contact Kim at CATT for more information 530-550-9999 or [email protected].

TOP PhOTO: Lisa Kirkman (Sierra Sun/north Lake Tahoe Bonanza) answers search engine questions at the May 3 class

RIGhT PhOTO: Michelle Geary (Sierra Sun/north Lake Tahoe Bonanza) leads the “Marketing Edge for Contractors” class May 3 at CATT


Classified adsFOR 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 or email Rick Dyess at 775.742.4609 or [email protected].

FOR SALE Pettibone C 450 LIFT with 38 ft. reach. 4WD Cummins diesel. Rebuilt Boom. Excellent condition. Make offer. Call Jim at 775.831.5624.

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 at 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.

FOR SALE Equipment, tools. Lawn tractor, snow blowers, generator, pressure washer, trash pump, underground line locator, tigersaw. Also hand tools of all descriptions, ladders rolling scaffold and aluminum plank. Office equipment and furniture. Any reasonable offer considered. Call Mike for details 530.414.1446.

Capitol ConneCtion

Q&A Resource for ContractorsBy Shauna Krause & David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.

The interaction with contractors and the feedback from readers is why this is written. Knowing you read every word is both gratifying and always of concern in getting it exactly right. We welcome your input positive or negative in serving to provide the assistance you need. We get started with a question that may have no answer, or a different one in another situation…

Q: My Company wants me to be the Responsible Managing Employee (RME) on their contractor’s license. What kind of liabilities do I take on as the RME? If the company is sued or has a judgment filed against the license, am I held responsible?

A: This is always a difficult topic because there is no cut and dry answer. The CSLB regulations typically refer to “responsibilities” of an RME rather than “liabilities”. The responsibilities include being actively involved in the construction activities as a bona fide employee and working at least 32 hours per week, or 80% of the time the company is in business, whichever is less.

As an employee and not an Officer of the company, an RME would not typically be held financially responsible if the company were sued or if there was a judgment filed against the license. However, it would depend on the situation and it would ultimately be up to the courts or the CSLB to decide. Checking with your legal advisor is also always a good idea when making important business decisions.

Q: We are a company that does specialized repair work and I’m curious whether we need to have a contractor’s license. We do repair work on Commercial Utility Scale Solar Inverters. Basically it’s an electrical unit that is the bridge between the solar panels and the grid. All the work we do is in relation to the inverter. It consists of replacing failed electrical components, transformers, fuses, controller board, and on occasion we replace some of the wiring inside of the Inverter. Any information you can provide would be helpful.

A: Yes, you do need a contractor’s license to perform that type of work. A “C-10” Electrical license would be the appropriate classification in order to repair solar inverters.

Q: I have been working for a contractor for several years but now want to get my own license. The company handles a number of trades, but I’m looking at getting a license to apply caulking, sealants and epoxy. I want to refinish bathtubs; do caulking around windows and anything else allowed by this license around homes and businesses. What do you suggest I apply for at the Contractors Board?

A: The “C-61”/”D-12” (Synthetic products) classification is what you need. Among other things, this classification allows you to install vinyl and epoxy products, handle bathtub and enamel refinishing, and apply synthetic caulking and sealants—including resin—to a wide variety of surfaces. These can be in and around homes, commercial businesses, as well as public buildings. If qualified, you can also install synthetic turf, rodent guards, and subsurface irrigation drip systems.

You will need to show the CSLB that you have at least 4 years experience within the past ten years in this trade. You will also be required to pass a business/law exam (there is no trade test). Thank you for your question and if you need any help in dealing with the CSLB, please contact us.

Contractor’s Note: One of our loyal readers got in touch to ask for clarification of a recent question. The question was regarding a “B” contractor who wanted to know if they could self-perform plumbing and HVAC work. In my answer I stated that a “B Contractor must perform at least 2 unrelated trades”. The answer should have been that a “B” contractor must contract for at least 2 unrelated trades. “B” contractors can either perform the trades, or subcontract the work out. Good catch, we always welcome and appreciate feedback!

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 [email protected], or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

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CATT Stats General Contractors 68

sub-Contractors 96

associates/suppliers 63

professionals 68

organizations 1

Retired 7

total 303

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

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12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G Truckee, CA 96161

(Located across the street from Truckee Town Hall)

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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORSExECUTIVE OFFICERS

Michael Forshee, President Forshee Construction

Gary Crosswhite, Vice-PresidentMeridian Concrete, Inc.

Barry Lease, SecretaryIncline Builders

Paul Griggs, TreasurerGriggs Custom Homes

Tillio Olcese, Past PresidentOlcese Construction

DIRECTORSMitch Clarin, Mitchell T. Clarin

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

Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering Richard Loverde, Loverde Builders

Michael Nethersole, M.D. Construction & Consulting

Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada SupplyJosh Root, Root of Design Electric

Dennis Schlumpf, Dennis L. Schlumpf & Assoc.

STAFFPat Davison, Executive Director

kim Cross, Membership & Event CoordinatorAmanda Bullard, Office Manager

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