HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE

Board of Directors Meeting

Washington Room, University & Whist Club Wilmington

September 20, 2017

Consent Agenda

Middletown Nuts and Bolts Meeting July 12, 2017 (page 2)

SMC Meeting July 14, 2017 (page 4)

NCC Nuts and Bolts Meeting July 27, 2017 (page 5)

Events Committee Meeting August 3, 2017 (page 7)

Middletown Nuts and Bolts Meeting August 9, 2017 (page 8)

Kent County Nuts and Bolts Meeting August 11, 2017 (Page 10)

NCC Permits July 2017 (Page 12)

Kent County Permits July 2017 (Page 13)

Sussex County Permits July 2017 (Page 15)

NCC Nuts and Bolts Meeting August 31, 2017 (page 16)

SMC Meeting September 8, 2017 (page 18)

Middletown Nuts and Bolts Meeting September 13, 2017 (page 21)

NCC Permits August 2017 (Page 23)

Kent County Permits August 2017 (Page 24)

Sussex County Permits August 2017 (Page 26)

Ecological Extinction Task Force HBADE Proposed Incentives 9-12-17 (page 27)

Council Reports

o Green Building Council – John Gormley

o Mid-Atlantic 55+ Housing Industry Council – Mick Kenney

o Young Professionals Council – Justin Olear

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Meeting Minutes

HBA/DE – Middletown Nuts & Bolts Committee

July 12, 2017 - Monthly Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

- Licensing: Builders reminded to stay diligent with contractors

- Site E&S: Ok to pull inlet bags in anticipation of heavy storms that could cause flooding. Re-

install bags ASAP after storm.

- Inspection:

Builders reminded to make sure all checklist paperwork for finals are turned in

prior to or at the final inspection.

TOM prefers to not cancel inspections the morning of and reminded builders to

call in inspections once it is ready. Next day inspections are typical as long as you

call in by 2:30pm the day before needed.

- Town reminded builders that the towns noise ordinance is Mon.-Fri. 7am-dusk, and Sat. / Sun.

9am-dusk. Remind contractors of starting time. Possible time change of Mon.-Sat. 7am-9pm

and Sun. 10am-9pm to be confirmed in August council meeting.

- Builders / developers are reminded to install 8” of stone under the new water meter pits as

well as use brass sewer caps on the main. Any missing sewer caps on lots under construction or

lots that have not started should be replaced to prevent debris getting into the lines.

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HBA/DE SMC meeting

SMC mtg call into HBA/DE 1600 N Little Creek Road Dover, DE 19901 302-678-1520

Minutes 9am on July 14, 2017

Meeting Called By:

Damien Golden

Attendees: Hollie

Gordon, Howard

Fortunato, Damien

Golden

Topics: Planning of

2018 Regals & The

Regal Book & more Presenter

Name: All

Discussion: Start plan for moving forward with 2018 Regals and Regal Book

Observers: -- Resource Persons: All

1. Review 2017 Regal Award and Regal Book Budget

- Hollie: Itemized budget of Regals and Regal Book provided.

- Still receiving responses from builders and associates surveyed.

2. Draft 2018 Planning Outline for:

Regal Book and Regal Ceremony so we are super organized.

Awaiting to see when other HBA events are planned to tailor final plan.

- Set goals, responsibilities, deadlines and benchmarks

3. Start organize North and South Regal Committees

Ex: 3 month commitment, 2 hours per month, total of 6-8 hour commitment.

Possible candidates to reach out to/ perhaps get suggestions from: Debbie Finocchiaro of LNWA, Shelly Hance of K.Hov,

Irene Pulgini-Blair of Benchmark, Ginger Murani at McKee Builders.

4. SMC meeting day/times listed in HBA eBlast. Members are invited to sit in.

- Potential avenue to attract interest for SMC or N. or S. Regal Award committees.

5. Damien updates to Jim McCulley for Committee and Council chairs (July 12, 2017 emailed memo):

Sales and Marketing Council – main focus on adding value through the Regal Awards and associated activities (ex: Regal

Book, Model Mixers, etc) and support relevant educational programs (ex: BREC).

6. No meeting in August

Next Meeting in person at HBA 2017: Sept 8th at 9am

Next SMC Conference Call-in 2017: July 14, Oct 13, and Nov 10, 2017

call 515-739-1020, enter code: 473002

No meeting Dec 2017 (TBD) or if we do meet it is at HBA office.

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HBADE Events Committee Meeting Minutes August 3, 2017

Location: WSFS Bank Center

Time: 2:00

Attendees:

Sunny Schmidt

Ivan Goldsberry

Christina Summa

Upcoming Events:

Softball 2017: Thursday, October 19th Lums Pond @ 3:00 pm

Committee duties:

a. Determine if we will have Chicken Poop Bingo

b. Help secure sponsorships

c. Locate and bring sports equipment d. Help set up & clean up the day of event

Holiday Celebration (Ball) 2017: Saturday, December 9th, Clarion The Bell @ 6:00 pm

Committee duties:

a. Help secure sponsorships

b. Help contact dignitaries

c. Help push registration if needed

d. Assist day of event with set up (centerpieces, sign placement, place card placements)

Bowling 2018:

Date: February 15, 2018

Location- Christina looking into Pleasant Hill Lanes for approximately 80 bowlers with a

$2,000 budget

Discussed theme and prizes:

Rolling in the Dough?

Trophy prizes or gift card prizes?

Tailgating 2018:

Discussed moving this event to the Fall with a Football theme. Discussed location of either

Fordham Brewery (Dover) or Constitution Yards (Wilmington).

Softball 2018:

Discussed moving this event to the Spring. Christina is looking into DelCastle Field for the

location.

Holiday Celebration (Ball) 2018:

Location: Possibly Deerfield or Hotel DuPont. Christina speaking with BPG regarding pricing for Hotel DuPont.

Next Meeting: TBD through e-mail.

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Meeting Minutes

HBA/DE – Middletown Nuts & Bolts Committee

August 9, 2017 - Monthly Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

- Licensing:

Builders reminded to stay diligent with contractors

- Site E&S:

After consulting with DNREC the town will no longer allow inlet bags to be pulled in

anticipation of heavy storms that could cause flooding. It was suggested by DNREC to

use different methods of E&S controls such as Type 3 inlet protection to limit flooding

during heavy storms.

SCE need to run all the way to the garage weather lip at time of backfill.

- Inspection:

OK to schedule inspections in advance as long as it will be ready on the inspection day. If

something changes and you know it will not be ready call to cancel inspection as soon as

possible rather than waiting until the morning of.

Footer certs & foundation as-builts to be turned in prior to close-in inspections

Send all paperwork to the permits&inspections@middletownde.org email address rather

than handing to inspectors in the field

- Towns new noise ordinance is Mon.-Sat. 7am-9pm and Sun. 10am-9pm.

- Builders / developers are reminded:

The permit review period is 7-10 days. Master plan reviews can add time to that review

period.

Don’t block off streets for extended periods of time to avoid delays with EMS response

Directional advertising signs are only allowed Friday night to Sunday night

Street / traffic signs need to be installed once paving is complete

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July 2017 January to July 2017 January to July 2016 Year to Date Change

Permit Type No. Val. Fee No. Val. Fee No. Val. Fee No. Val. Fee

Commercial - ADDN 1 $6,972 $105 9 $400,731 $6,023 14 $3,041,971 $33,368 -5 -$2,641,240 -$27,345

Commercial - FITOUT 48 $5,809,609 $72,798 331 $61,498,480 $661,711 337 $46,348,708 $485,822 -6 $15,149,772 $175,889

Commercial - NEW 9 $102,743,216 $580,010 50 $144,990,651 $937,043 47 $105,352,222 $640,245 3 $39,638,429 $296,798

Multi Residential 3 $3,453,546 $51,756 10 $13,148,086 $150,920 1 $1,402,740 $14,260 9 $11,745,346 $136,660

Residential ADDN 203 $1,636,308 $26,376 1371 $12,797,047 $196,015 1271 $12,788,549 $190,767 100 $8,499 $5,248

Single Family 71 $6,953,111 $91,743 407 $39,639,704 $533,239 332 $32,546,133 $435,694 75 $7,093,571 $97,545

Townhouse 72 $5,034,561 $69,289 358 $24,967,720 $335,411 243 $17,494,367 $232,447 115 $7,473,353 $102,964

Demolition 31 $5,440 199 $23,140 203 $25,850 -4 $ -$2,710

Pools 34 $828,612 $11,571 150 $3,431,441 $50,266 106 $2,873,107 $40,259 44 $558,335 $10,007

Signs 34 $4,780 246 $31,231 217 $26,849 29 $ $4,382

HVAC 696 $67,611 4340 $418,606 4199 $374,254 141 $ $44,352

Plumbing 327 $29,528 2461 $215,445 2441 $205,531 20 $ $9,914

Totals: 1529 $126,465,935 $1,011,007 9932 $300,873,859 $3,559,050 9411 $221,847,796 $2,705,346 521 $79,026,063 $853,704

Out of the total HVAC permits, 565 were entered Online 565 / 696 = 81%

Out of the total Plumbing permits, 191 were entered Online 191 / 327 = 58%

Out of 2016 Inspections scheduled, 783 were scheduled Online 783 / 2016 = 39%

COs Issued: 362 $20,465 2247 $127,840 2081 $119,613 166 $8,228

Commercial Floor Area 624,602.00 1,079,031.66 1,166,909.55 -87,877.89Multiresidential Units 36 138 24 114

Accessory Dwelling Units: 0 Previously Issued: 227 Total: 227

Compiled By:

Date:

Telephone:

Anita Nichols

August 08, 2017

Authorized By:

(302) 395-5509 Goerge O Haggerty, Code Official

NEW CASTLE COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE

Permits Issued, Valuation, and Fees Collected by Type LICENSING DIVISION

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Sussex County Building Permits 7-1-17 thru 7-31-17

Accessory Structure IN TOWN 15

Accessory Structure OUT TOWN 88

Total Accessory: 103

Commercial IN TOWN 10

Commercial OUT TOWN 10

Total Commercial: 20

Duplex IN TOWN 8

Duplex OUT TOWN 4

TOTAL Duplex: 12

Dwelling IN TOWN 38

Dwelling OUT TOWN 163

TOTAL Dwelling: 201

Exempt Permit 8

Finishing Permit IN TOWN 1

Finishing Permit OUT TOWN 14

Foundation Only 1

Manufactured Home IN TOWN: 0

Manufactured Home OUT TOWN: 23

Total Manufactured Home: 23

Misc. IN TOWN 60

Misc. OUT TOWN 174

Misc. Total: 234

Multi Family OUT TOWN 5

Multi Family IN TOWN 7

Total Multi Family: 12

Relocation OUT TOWN 0

Renewal Permit 9

Residential Additions OUT TOWN 112

Residential Additions IN TOWN 43

Residential Total: 155

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HBA/DE SMC meeting

SMC meeting at HBA/DE 1600 N Little Creek Road Dover, DE 19901 302-678-1520

Agenda 9am on September 8, 2017

Meeting Called By:

Damien Golden

Request Attendance of:

ALL SMC members,

including Hollie Gordon,

Howard Fortunato

Topics: Planning of

2018 Regals & The

Regal Book & more Presenter

Name: All

Discussion: Goals and plan for 2018 Regals and Regal Book

Observers: -- Resource Persons: All

1. HBA calendar / Regal Calendar

Other HBA events planned? Can we set a Regal calendar now?

2. Awards & Book Messaging, Content, & Purpose-SMC proposal/ideas- Committee input/ideas/ direction

important. 1st Regal decision Email- 10/3 -- This Year & Beyond Goals/Direction FYI; Book Vs Home Buyers Guide,

Layout Options, Primary Goals this year, refine book layout and formatting Increase distribution sites

4. 3. Solidify Responsibilities:

Google Docs- Sponsorships, Call List, Entries; Sponsorships- creation and solicitation; Judge Solicitation; 3 distribution sites;

Venue; Ceremony & Format; Script ; Play list; Compile Awards; Others? Promotional Partnerships?

4. Start organize North and South Regal Committees

Ex: 3 month commitment, 2 hours per month, total of 6-8 hour commitment.

Which SMC members will reach out to: Debbie Finocchiaro of LNWA, Shelly Hance of K.Hov,

Irene Pulgini-Blair of Benchmark, Ginger Murani at McKee Builders.

5. Reminder: SMC meeting day/times listed in HBA eBlast. Members are invited to sit in.

- Potential avenue to attract interest for SMC or N. or S. Regal Award committees.

REMINDER. Next SMC Conference Call-in 2017: Oct 13, and Nov 10, 2017

call 515-739-1020, enter code: 473002

No meeting Dec 2017 (TBD) or if we do meet it is at HBA office.

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HBA/DE SMC meeting

SMC meeting at HBA/DE 1600 N Little Creek Road Dover, DE 19901 302-678-1520

Minutes 9am on September 8, 2017

Meeting Called By:

Damien Golden

Attendees: Brian

O’Rourke, Mark

Succarotte, Hollie

Gordon, Damien Golden

Topics: Planning of

2018 Regals & The

Regal Book & more Presenter

Name: All

Discussion: Goals and plan for 2018 Regals and Regal Book

Observers: -- Resource Persons: All

1. Regal Award Entries & Ceremony Calendar (Since we know IBS is Jan 9-11, 2018 & HBA Home Show is Feb 9, 2018):

• Oct/Nov 2017 :: Call for Regal Entries

• Jan 5, 2018 :: Early Bird Entry Regal Awards deadline

• Feb 5, 2018 :: Regal Award Entry Deadlines

• Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2018 :: Regal Judging

• MAY 18, 2018 :: Regal Ceremony

2. Regal Book objectives and more

The Regal Book is statewide home buyers guide containing (if page count and budget permit):

· Regal Award Winners

· Formatted listings (communities, model homes, remodelers, and on your lot builders) by county

· County Maps with community locations

· Contractor, Builder, & Community directories (member directory)

· Area information/Points of Interest

· Advertisements

· Miscellaneous information provided by HBADE (Home Builders Association of Delaware)- PR

NOTE: Great focus on clarifying continuity of layout, function and an outline for the entire process. This will provide a guide for

future Regal Books to be designed and produced in the most efficient and effective manner.

3. Form Regal Award Committee and Regal Ceremony Committee

- 2 to 4 volunteers for each committee to help with the planning and execution of each project.

Length of committee responsibilities: 3 month commitment, 3 hours per month, total 9-10 hour commitment.

Interest already from Amy & Whitney at Montchanin

4. Next conference SMC call-in: Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and

Because of planning needs, SMC will be meeting at HBA office on Dec 1, 2017.

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(… continued from page 1 of SMC meeting Minutes for Sept 8, 2017…)

5. Because of time, these items will be discussed at OCT meeting:

a. Regal Award Committee and Regal Ceremony Committee objectives and tasks outlined

b. Regal entry points online confirmed and all working

c. Regal Book responsibilities

d. Regal Book first review of design from designer

e. Regal ceremony responsibilities, calendar, deadlines and more

Add on information/comments:

PLEASE mark your calendar for 9am Oct 13. It will be a conference call-in.

Also, Mark brought up a great point today about our changing SMC. And to clarify, this is what I

communicated back to Jim McCulley, in response to his July email memo that outlined every HBA committee’s

role(s)/objectives within the HBA:

The Sales and Marketing Council – main focus on adding value through the Regal Awards and associated

activities (ex: Regal Book, Model Mixers, etc) and support relevant educational programs (ex: BREC). I believe that by doing these things well, we'll push ourselves to add value to the HBA, but not extend ourselves

to the point of exhaustion.

I'm open to further discussion and clarification if anyone needs it.

I am sure the SMC will evolve further over time, but as President, I believe the above is a good commitment to

the HBA/DE to start with.

Have a great weekend!

=)

Damien

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Meeting Minutes

HBA/DE – Middletown Nuts & Bolts Committee

Septemeber 13, 2017 - Monthly Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

- Licensing:

- Site E&S:

- Inspection:

Footer certs & foundation as-builts to be turned in prior to close-in inspections. Town

may consider requiring these before Final Inspection can be scheduled

- Builders / developers are reminded:

Tall skinny advertising flags we use for community entrances / models are not allowed in

Town of Middletown limits

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August 2017 January to August 2017 January to August 2016 Year to Date Change

Permit Type No. Val. Fee No. Val. Fee No. Val. Fee No. Val. Fee

Commercial - ADDN 2 $18,703 $268 11 $419,434 $6,291 14 $3,041,971 $33,368 -3 -$2,622,537 -$27,077

Commercial - FITOUT 47 $14,091,437 $146,480 378 $75,589,917 $808,191 401 $54,141,756 $577,462 -23 $21,448,161 $230,729

Commercial - NEW 8 $20,007,580 $137,553 58 $164,998,231 $1,074,596 54 $106,346,246 $652,711 4 $58,651,985 $421,885

Multi Residential 1 $1,151,182 $12,939 11 $14,299,268 $163,859 1 $1,402,740 $14,260 10 $12,896,528 $149,599

Residential ADDN 213 $1,903,902 $30,680 1583 $14,699,749 $226,695 1497 $15,194,042 $225,265 86 -$494,293 $1,430

Single Family 62 $6,402,984 $84,587 469 $46,047,886 $620,862 380 $37,341,832 $500,665 89 $8,706,054 $120,197

Townhouse 21 $1,381,361 $18,384 379 $26,373,354 $353,823 275 $19,873,232 $266,560 104 $6,500,122 $87,263

Demolition 46 $4,750 245 $27,890 228 $28,520 17 $ -$630

Pools 24 $729,385 $10,037 174 $4,160,826 $60,303 131 $3,906,891 $54,178 43 $253,936 $6,125

Signs 44 $5,763 290 $36,994 240 $29,845 50 $ $7,149

HVAC 641 $50,367 4980 $468,918 4917 $433,707 63 $ $35,211

Plumbing 413 $31,038 2871 $245,988 2833 $235,031 38 $ $10,957

Totals: 1522 $45,686,534 $532,846 11449 $346,588,664 $4,094,409 10971 $241,248,710 $3,051,572 478 $105,339,955 $1,042,838

Out of the total HVAC permits, 478 were entered Online 478 / 641 = 75%

Out of the total Plumbing permits, 208 were entered Online 208 / 413 = 50%

Out of 2176 Inspections scheduled, 819 were scheduled Online 819 / 2176 = 38%

COs Issued: 384 $21,505 2633 $149,465 2590 $148,693 43 $773

Commercial Floor Area 299,117.00 1,378,148.66 1,180,164.05 197,984.61Multiresidential Units 12 150 24 126

Accessory Dwelling Units: 2 Previously Issued: 228 Total: 230

Compiled By:

Date:

Telephone:

Anita Nichols

September 06, 2017

Authorized By:

(302) 395-5509 Goerge O Haggerty, Code Official

NEW CASTLE COUNTY - DEPARTMENT OF LAND USE

Permits Issued, Valuation, and Fees Collected by Type LICENSING DIVISION

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Sussex County Building Permits 8-1-17 thru 8-31-17

Accessory Structure IN TOWN 11

Accessory Structure OUT TOWN 88

Total Accessory: 99

Commercial IN TOWN 8

Commercial OUT TOWN 15

Total Commercial: 23

Duplex IN TOWN 3

Duplex OUT TOWN 3

TOTAL Duplex: 6

Dwelling IN TOWN 46

Dwelling OUT TOWN 177

TOTAL Dwelling: 223

Exempt Permit 9

Finishing Permit IN TOWN 6

Finishing Permit OUT TOWN 32

Foundation Only 0

Manufactured Home IN TOWN: 0

Manufactured Home OUT TOWN: 34

Total Manufactured Home: 34

Misc. IN TOWN 92

Misc. OUT TOWN 207

Misc. Total: 299

Multi Family OUT TOWN 14

Multi Family IN TOWN 0

Total Multi Family: 14

Relocation OUT TOWN 0

Renewal Permit 21

Residential Additions OUT TOWN 133

Residential Additions IN TOWN 39

Residential Total: 172

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ENDANGERED SPECIES TASK FORCE

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DELAWARE

INCENTIVES

1. Waive Gross Receipts Tax for Native Plant Sales.

2. Provide Monetary Incentives for new home buyers with Native Landscaping (Green4Green).

3. Provide Funding for Demonstration Projects, Conversion of Existing Landscaping to Native

Landscaping in Residential, Commercial and Institutional settings.

4. By-right density bonus for preservation of Native Species and corridor protection or

establishment.

5. Reduce Storm Water Management Treatment requirements for communities landscaped with

Native Species and with a Native Species Landscaping style book.

RULEMAKING

1. Landscaping for State Projects must be Native.

2. Cut County Funding if they do not adopt strict Native Plant Landscaping guidelines for new

projects in code. Also, County Projects must use Native Landscaping.

3. Encourage Municipalities to adopt Native Landscaping in their codes.

4. Mandatory Native Plant CEC for all registered Landscape Architects to maintain certification.

5. Make certain plants illegal for sale in Delaware after a certain date (invasives).

6. A project receiving a State permit must use Native landscaping in common areas.

7. Funding for DWAP research and refinement and review of scientific methodology.

EDUCATION

1. Prepare a manual that suggests Native Alternatives to Popular Landscape Species.

2. Print, Radio and TV Ads about the importance of Native Species.

3. Demonstration Projects in high traffic areas with signage.

4. Presentation to State, County and Local governments, State Chamber, Trade Groups and Others.

5. Handouts to new home buyers on the importance of Native species.

6. State Fair, Festivals, etc.

7. Native plant importance module in school curriculum. Write the module and distribute to

schools.

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