CATT Renewal Incentive Program

WIN A 50” FLAT-SCREEN TV! Please look for your membership renewal notice in your mailbox shortly. All renewing members who pay in full by January 31 will be entered into

a drawing to win a Flat-Screen TV, compliments of your Membership Committee.

~ Members Helping Members ~

Chairman Michael Ellis (Reno Truss), Vice Chair Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete), John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed), Elise Fett (Elise Fett & Associates), Audrey Smith (True Green Roofing Solutions), Brian Watkins (Truckee Paint Mart), Hillary Talbot (Architect Mason Kirby), Jeff Freeman, (Jeff Freeman Photography), Jeff Miller (ADC Construction), Susan Driscoll (Aegis Insurance Markets), Jerry Forsch (Reno Buick GMC Cadillac Isuzu)

Unlicensed Contractor Must Return $5M CoverSeniors Breakfast CoverA Note from the President 3Executive Director Column 3 CATT Calendar 3Membership News 3localGovernmentAffairsCommittee 4ClassifiedAds 4

Training/Education 5Notice of Annual Meeting 5Truckee Notice of Board Vacancy 5C.A.T.T. Community Project 6Truckee Building & Safety Division News 6Member News 7Welcome New Members 8CATT Stats/CATT Jobs to Bid & Permit #s 8

DECEMBER 2015 CATT-A-LOG | THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe

IN THIS ISSUE...

2016 Guide Ad Flyer2015 C.A.T.T. Community

Project Accomplishments SEE INSIDE

Unlicensed Contractor Must Return $5 Million

by CATT Founding Member Jim Porter with Porter Simon, P.C.

California courts have consistently denied unlicensed contractors the right to sue for their unpaid labor and materials. But that’s not all. It gets worse, much worse.

What most contractors don’t realize is that it is easy to inadvertently become unlicensed, so this special column to CATT members could apply to you.

CONTRACTOR COMPLETES PROJECTJeffTracy,inc.d.b.a.landFormsConstructionheldaClassAcontractor’slicense. It bid a public works project with the City of Pico Rivera for the renovation of a park known as Rivera Park. A valid Class A license was required. PicoRiverapaidlandForms$5,487,370.05forrenovatingthePark.AdisputearoseandlandFormssuedPicoRiveraforalittleoverahalfmilliondollars.During that litigation, Pico Rivera did its homework—looking into the status of landForms’contractor’slicense.

SHAM CORPORATE RMEEvery construction corporation must have a licensed responsible managing employee(RME)orresponsiblemanagingofficer(RMO)listedwiththeContractor’sStatelicenseBoard.WhenlandFormsmadeapplicationforalicense with the State License Board, it represented that James Nale, who held a ClassAlicense,wasactingastheRMEforlandForms.

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Show your support for the Sierra Senior Services by coming to their monthly public fundraiser breakfast onSunday,December6,from8:00to11:30a.m.The

breakfastisheldattheTruckeeSeniorCenter,10400EstatesDrive,offBrockwayRoadbytheRodeoGrounds.lookforthePancake Breakfast sign and CATT banner near the corner of EstatesDriveandBrockwayRd.Costperadultis$7.00andcostperchildis$3.00.Theseniorscollectthefeeatthedooranduse the money to support the “Meals on Wheels” program.

Twelveorganizationsprovidethekitchencrewforthe12breakfastsoftheyear.inaddition,the12organizationsalsoencourage their members to eat breakfast at the Senior Center on their designated Sunday.

CATT members—it’s your turn—come eat breakfast on Sunday, December 6! You will be served by your fellow CATT members who are also cooking and cleaning behind the scenes.Therecordtobeatis200+breakfastspreparedbyTruckeenoonRotaryClubinJanuary2014.

ContactCATTSeniorsBreakfastChairmanDirkFosterat775-298-2358/mlctahoe@gmail.comorCATTExecutiveDirectorPatDavisonat530-550-9999/pat@ca-tt.comifyouhaveanyquestions about the December 6 breakfast. This is another way you can give back to the community and promote a positive image of the building industry.

Eat at the Seniors Breakfast Sunday, December 6

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Executive Director COLUMN

I just have a quick update for you about our “Job Pool.” We will be testing some new

procedures to notify you when a job opening/help wanted ad or résumé has been posted to the “Jobs” page on the CATT website.

Whenyouneedapositionfilled,wecaninformyourfellow members by email and help spread the word. The CATT2016MemberRenewalquestionnairewillhavean“opt-in” section so you can sign up to get these emails direct from Amanda after she posts the job opening or résumé. This is a trial program and came about because members were experiencing a shortage of skilled labor.

CATT’s mission is to “Promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community.” Let’s see if this trial program improves the work world for all of you.

Happy holidays to you and your family. Please do nothesitatetocontactme(530-550-9999orpat@ca-tt.com) if you have any questions about CATT activities or programs.

Pat Davison

A NOTE FROM THEPresident

Letmeofferyoumysinceregratitude for the privilege of serving this organization

as President. Never have I been involvedwithsomanydifferentbusinesses, hardworking people,

andvolunteersuntilthisopportunity.Themanydifferentfacets of CATT all working together toward our mission is to modestly say, “A big deal for our businesses and their success!”

Did you read “What CATT did this year”? This was another record-setting year in numerous ways. Being in the mix, I got to see how this was done—members supporting members.

Just a hint for the coming year, get involved and see what happens for your business! Invite your associates to become members and build the strength of your own organization.

Thank you again for everyone’s support. Let’s celebratetheendof2015attheCATTChristmasholidayParty. And, I’m looking forward to a happy and productive newyearin2016!

Joshua Root

December CATT CalendarAll activities are at the CATT offi ce unless otherwise noted.

December 1 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee MeetingDecember 2 – Membership Committee MeetingDecember 6 – Sierra Senior Services Breakfast at the Truckee Senior CenterDecember 7 – CATT Board MeetingDecember 8 – Christmas Holiday Party Committee MeetingDecember 11 – Christmas Holiday Party at the Hyatt in Incline Village December 21–localGovernmentAffairsCommitteeMeetingDecember 24/25–CATTofficeclosedforChristmasholiday

C.A.T.T. Community Project Chairman Dave Rhoden (L) and CP Secretary Colette Fonseca (center) being interviewed by Lake Tahoe TV host Mike Peron (R)

C.A.T.T. Community Project Chairman Dave Rhoden (L) and CP Secretary Colette Fonseca (center) being interviewed by Lake Tahoe TV host Mike Peron (R)

Special Membership Deal!

NEWmembersthatpre-paytheir2016duesinDecember2015willreceivethelastmonthof2015free.Whatagreatdeal!Get13monthsofmembershipforthepriceof12!This

meansthenewmemberwillgetalltheCATTbenefitsnowinsteadofwaitingforJanuary1,2016.Thesebenefitsinclude:Companynamedisplayed in two listings on the CATT website, exclusive Job-to-Bid notices, CATT monthly newsletters and emails, plus many more awesomebenefitsandservices(displaybusinesscardsintheoffice,use the conference room, discounts, etc.).

Notify all your business associates who are not CATT members yet—this is the time to save some money and join the only organization representing the interests of the construction industry in the Truckee Tahoe area.

Contact Membership and Event Coordinator,PegFriesen,attheCATTofficeformoreinformationortoobtain a membership application for thisspecialdeal,530-550-9999ormemberinfo@ca-tt.com.

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Local Government Aff airs Committee (LGAC)

CLASSIFIED ADSFOR SALE1,320linearfeetofbrandnew,neverbeenusedTrexSelect

planksinSaddle.66planks,eachplankmeasures2”x6”x20’.Planksareontwopalletsinshrinkwrap.Retailpriceis$5,148forthelotbeforetax.Asking$4,000.AvailableFriday,December11,inTruckee.Contact:Johnat775-624-6333;johncunha@me.com.

FOR SALEVariousappliances:GEProfilePerformanceDoubleOven$800;GEProfilePerformanceTriCleanWashSystem-QuietPoweriiiDishwasher$200;GEProfilePerformance5BurnerGasRange$450;GEMonogramMicrowave$75;GEProfilePerformanceFrenchDoorStainlessSidebySideRefrigerator$350;GEProfileToploadWasher/Dryer(gas)$450forpair(soldassetonly).Contact:Emilyat530-587-4000;design@marktannerconstruction.com.

FOR SALE58sheetsof12x12meshAnnSacksSantosMosaicTilE1”x1”straightstackedbrownonyx.Asking$30/sfor$1600forthelot-originallypaid$43.97/sf.Contact: Emilyat530-587-4000;design@marktannerconstruction.com.

WANTEDlookingfora30–68pre-hungexteriordoor,8or10lite,righthand hinge. It can be wood, preferred, or painted. Contact: Alisa at Galletto Construction530-412-3070;alisa@tahoedreamteam.com.

FOR SALE#15/8”x24”allheartRedwoodtaper-sawnshakes.Randomwidth.5BnD=SQ@10”exp.239BnDavailable.$43.34costperBnD+tax.Contact:MaurioatWashoeBuildingSupply775-691-9633;maurio_mattice@sbcglobal.net.

FOR RENTGradall.45FTreachwithtrussboomand1yardbucket.Greatforbackfill.Contact:Judeat530-567-5150.

FOR SALE ReclaimedBarnwoodinstock.WhiteOakandDougFirallshapesandsizes.Circularsawnandhandhewn.Fullservicemillworkshopcantransformtocabinetry,doors,flooring,wallpaneling.Starting@$5bd/ft.Located in Tahoe City. Contact: AlexatFinishingTouchCarpentry530-362-6700.

FOR RENT Storage yard, ideal for landscapers and excavators, near TahoeDonner.$600/month.Contact:Ericat530-412-2100;breamer@sbcglobal.net.

WANTEDReclaimedfulllightFrenchdoors5’or6.’Prefersecurityhingeswith exterior swing. Contact:Julieat775-833-3388;julie@elisefett.com.

FOR SALE Three section brand new Jeld-Wen sliding glass door. Door opens from right to left from the outside. Installed but never used because openedinwrongdirectionforhouse.$1,800OBO(retailsfor$5,000).Contact:Julieat775-833-3388;julie@elisefett.com.

FOR SALEFull1”,VG,D/F,clear,reclaimedbleacherseating,beautifulstock.Approximately6,000sqft.,14’to16’lengths.Contact:530-587-3700.

FOR SALElandinVerdi(CA).FiveBuildablelotsrangingfrom1.49to4.8acres.Allwithutilitiesincludingwater.levelbuildingpadsatentrancetoToiyabenationalForest.From$110,000to$240,000.OwnerfinancingavailableOAC.Contact:Mitchat530-308-9124(callortext);Mitch@MitchClarin.com.

FOR SALERoughSawnDougFirArchedGlu-lams:3@5-1/8”x12”x10’RS(10’4”radius),retailvalue$1,236each;4@5-1/8”x12”x12’RS(7’radius),retailvalue$1,436each;1@5-1/8”x9”x12’RS(10’9”radius),retailvalue$755.Contact:Jimat530-587-4000;Jim@marktannerconstruction.com.

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS Do you have left-over construction materialstakingupspaceatyourshop,office,jobsite,orpersonalgarage?We can help by picking up your surplus of usable materials for free, so you don’t have to pay to dump it all! Items could be, but are not limited to: lumber, hardware, tile/stone, plumbing & electrical supplies, furniture, working appliances, and more (but, please no junk). Email DLP Construction &Painting,inc.atdp@dlptahoe.comwithalistofitemsandtheirpick-uplocation.

$ MONEY TO LEND Great rates, small amounts available for your clients’ remodels or additions, bridge loans, your autos, tools, etc. Contact: Mitch at 530-308-9124;Mitch@MitchClarin.com.

HELP WANTED Rapidly growing window company seeks multi-talented persontohandleofficemanager/customerservice/bookkeeperdutiesandrelatedresponsibilities.QualifiedcandidatesshouldemailacoverletterandrésumétoPeterKnightatpeters@accentwindow.com.

CATT Local Government Aff airs Committee (LGAC) Meeting Dates and Speakers:

Dec. 21 TownofTruckeeChiefBuildingOfficialJohnnyGoetz and Dennis Anderson, Director, Truckee Sanitary District Board of DirectorsJan. 11 PlacerCountyChiefBuildingOfficialTimWegnerand Dale Cox, Chairman, Squaw Valley Public Service District Board of Directors

ThenextlGACmeetingisMonday,December21,4:00p.m.,hereattheCATToffice.FirstspeakerisTruckeeCBOJohnnyGoetzwith an update on current issues. The second speaker is newly

appointed Director for the Truckee Sanitary District Denny Anderson. This is a casual, get acquainted session with Denny so he can meet CATT members and they can meet him.

Advancenotice—CATTlGACmeetingsin2016willcontinuetobe held on the third Monday of the month EXCEPT for January and Februarywhenfederalholidayspromptachangetotheschedule.TheJanuarylGACmeetingwillbeMonday,January11andtheFebruarylGACmeetingwillbeMonday,February8.

Any CATT member is welcome to attend LGAC meetings. Please contactCATTExecutiveDirectorPatDavison530-550-9999orpat@ca-tt.com for more information about LGAC issues or activities.

TTUSD Mitigation Fees All new construction within the boundaries of the Tahoe Truckee UnifiedSchoolDistrict(TTUSD)paymitigationorimpactfeestobeused for the construction/reconstruction of educational facilities. The intent of mitigation fees is that new growth and development pays its way and the increase in population does not degrade the existing level of service.

Some new construction is subject to private contracts with TTUSD setting a certain impact fee per square foot to be paid at time of construction.ThesecontractsarecalledMutualBenefitAgreementsand the subdivisions covered by MBAs include Cambridge Estates, Big Springs at Northstar, Lahontan, and several others.

Development not covered by MBAs is covered by mitigation fees allowed under CA law. TTUSD’s current mitigation fee amounts are: $2.63persquarefootfornewresidentialconstruction;$0.42persquarefootfornewcommercial/industrialconstruction;and$0.21persquare foot for new rental self-storage construction. The fees have not beenadjustedsince2006.

Duringthispastsummer,theDistrictupdateditsFeeStudyandneedforthefeesanddeterminedthatitcouldjustifiablyassessanincreaseof$0.73persquarefootfrom$2.63to$3.36forresidentialconstruction. Enrollment projections for the Town of Truckee, Nevada County, Placer County, and Eldorado County within the boundary of TTUSDtotaled2,610newstudents,resultinginashortageordeficitcapacityfor1,259ofthosenewstudents.CATTsubmittedaproposalfor a three year phase in of the increase. TTUSD countered with a two yearplan.CATT’slocalGovernmentAffairsCommitteeacceptedthetwo year plan as a compromise position.

Atitsnovember18boardmeeting,theTTUSDBoardofTrusteesheard testimony from CATT Executive Director Pat Davison on the proposed increase and worst case scenario/excess capacity issue. Pat also reiterated CATT’s general statement that fee studies need to bedoneeveryfiveyearstoavoidahugeincreaseinthefutureandsmall adjustments should be made on a regular basis to keep pace withinflation.Trusteesaskedquestionsaboutthestudyandfeeprogram and agreed with Pat that MBA fees need to be increased commensurate with the mitigation fees, so those fees will be reviewed

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TRAINING/EDUCATION

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETINGMonday, February 1, 2016 | 5:00 p.m.CATT offi ce (12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee)

CATT Bylaws require that a meeting of the general membership shall be held each year (Article 5, Section 1). This is called the ANNUAL MEETING. At the Annual Meeting, each Committee Chair will give a report on his/her committee’s activities for the past year and goals for the coming year. Members are welcome to attend this meeting. Please call the CATT offi ce 530-550-9999 for more details.

TRUCKEE NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY

The Town of Truckee is seeking a Volunteer to sit on the Building Appeals Board

The Buildings Appeals Board considers appeals of certaindecisionsoftheBuildingOfficial.Thissevenmember board consists of an engineer, architect, general contractor, electrical contractor, mechanical contractor, plumbing contractor and a disabled access

expert. The Board holds a semi-annual meeting and additional meetings as necessary to hear appeals.

If you would like to serve your community and provide valuable oversight for the Town of Truckee’s Building Division please follow this link and complete the application at:http://www.townoftruckee.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=7081.

Thistermofthisvacatedpositionisfromseatingthrough2020.QUALIFICATIONS:One(1)Architect,one(1)MechanicalContractor,andone(1)

Electrical Contractor. ApplicationsmaybepickedupfromtheTownClerk’sOffice,Townhall,10183

TruckeeAirportRoad,Truckee,CA96161orfromtheTownwebsiteat: http://www.townoftruckee.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=7081.

Closingforapplicationsubmittalis3:00p.m..,December18,2015.

Thank you,

Judy Price, TOWnClERK,TOWnOFTRUCKEE

How to Keep and Retain Valued EmployeesWednesday, December 9, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Q & A afterwards. Lunch provided.CATT Offi ce: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, TruckeeThisclassispresentedbynewCATTMemberAflacandwillcover:1)Thestronginfluenceofbenefits;2)Thehighpriceof health care illiteracy; and 3) What is voluntary insurance, and why do employees need it? Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for Non-Members.Register:CATTOfficeManagerAmandaBullard530-550-9999;info@ca-tt.com.

CalOSHA RemindersThursday, December 17, 10:00–11:30 a.m.CATT Offi ce: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, TruckeeThisclassispresentedbyGaryMciver,CalOShASeniorSafety Engineer. Gary will cover the following topics: •WhywouldCalOShAshowupandhowdoiprepare?•injuryandillnessPreventionProgram•FallProtectionRequirements—Construction•lessonlearned!•QuestionsandAnswersFree to CATT Members/$10 charge for Non-Members.Register:CATTOfficeManagerAmandaBullard530-550-9999;info@ca-tt.com.

Bodie Ghost Town Siding - An Aff ordable alternative to Barnwood Siding Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Snacks and drinks provided.CATT Offi ce: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, TruckeeThis product demonstration is presented by CATT Member PacWood. Get the latest on a new exterior siding product made from Cedar which is aged to replicate the “Barnwood Look.” This presentation will discuss the strengths and benefitsofusingcedarasitrelatestodurability,sourcing,installation/labor costs, waste, and interior application. Achieve this much sought-after look with a much better pricepointforyourclient’sbenefit.Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for Non-Members.Register:CATTOfficeManagerAmandaBullard530-550-9999;info@ca-tt.com.

Incorporating your BusinessThursday, February 11, 1:00–2:00 p.m. Q & A afterwards.CATT Offi ce: 12313 Soaring Wy., Ste. 1G, TruckeeThis class is presented by CATT member Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, LLP. Learn about the tax benefitsandpitfallsofdifferentbusinessstructures.Findout what is best about partnerships, LLC, Sole proprietors, S corporations, C corporations. Free to CATT Members/$10 charge for Non-Members.Register:CATTOfficeManagerAmandaBullard530-550-9999;info@ca-tt.com.

in2016.Bya3–1vote(withoneabsence), the Trustees adopted the two year plan to increase fees for new residential construction. Here is what the phase in looks like:

Residential–Year Oneincreaseby$0.34perSFfrom$2.63to$2.97Increase becomes eff ective Jan. 17, 2016

Residential–Year Twoincreaseby$0.39perSFfrom$2.97to$3.36PlUSinflationaryincreasetomatchthe State Allocation Board increase to beadoptedinJanuary2016(amountcurrentlyunknown,couldbe0,lastincrease was 5%).Increase becomes eff ective Feb. 16, 2017

The new fee structure for commercial construction looks like this (feeamountperSF):

$0.01–RentalSelf-Storage$0.26–lodging$0.38–industrialParks$0.40–CommunityShoppingCenters$0.54–Banks&Restaurants$0.54–CommercialOffices/CorporateOffices/MedicalOffices$0.54–neighborhoodShoppingCenters/Industrial Business Parks/ScientificR&D

If you have any questions about the TTUSD mitigation fee increase, please contact CATT Executive Director Pat Davisonat530-550-9999orpat@ca-tt.com.

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Truckee Building & Safety Division NewsFoundation Inspection Reminders 1. Obtainadrivewaysub-gradeinspectionapprovalthroughthe

Engineering Division.2. Complete installation of the temporary erosion control

measures in accordance with the approved erosion prevention plan.

3. Provideconcretecoverforsteelreinforcementasspecifiedon the approved plans, typically three inches for concrete cast againstandpermanentlyexposedtotheearthand1½inchesto forms.

4. Provide footing depths as shown on the approved plans, typically18inchesbelow7,000footelevation,24inchesabove7,000footelevationand12inchesforinteriorfootingsandfoundations.

5. Pier details require vertical steel. Install vertical bars and ties asshown/specifiedontheapprovedplan.

6. Hold-down hardware or bolts are not in place or improperly placed. They must be secured in place at the time of foundation inspection.

7. Foundationhardwareforpostconnectionnotcorrectornoton site. Have hardware available or in place for inspection.

8. ProvideaUFERground,either#4AWGsolidcopperor#4steel reinforcement encased with a minimum of two inches of concrete located within or near the bottom of a concrete foundationnotlessthan20feetlong.

9. Stem walls and piers must extend a minimum of six inches and eight inches respectively above grade.

10. Ground is frozen. Thaw out the ground and protect excavated footings to prevent freezing concrete and cover with industry approvedblanketsforaperiodofnotlessthan72hoursafterthe pour. Blankets to be onsite.

Should you have any questions please feel free to stop by my officeorsendmeanemail.

Finally,December1,2015isapproachingandourvoicemailsystem will be shut down and you will be unable to request inspections through the voicemail (there will be a small grace period). Please sign up on Esuite and create an account that will allow you to request inspections, see results of inspections, request permits, and pay for permits online. We are available to assist you with the account set-up should you need assistance.

Happy Holidays,

Johnny Goetz, ChiEFBUilDinGOFFiCiAl

CATT says “Thank You to our Christmas Holiday Sponsors!” Title Sponsors:

Other Sponsors:

The fall has been quite active for C.A.T.T. Community Project (CP). The Kids Truckee River Railroad

Snow Shed Project for the Truckee Donner Railroad Society has been moving forward, through Paul Zarubin with CATT member Mt. Lincoln Construction. Paul has donated

countless hours and resources to the construction at Truckee River Regional Park. CATT member Caseywood has donated materials and C.A.T.T. Community Project isdonatingthespecialtimbertrussesthatareduefromFraserwoodinCanadathis month. I’ll keep you posted on the progress of this great project.

C.A.T.T.CPandCaseywoodhavealsocombinedeffortstocompleteanother phase at the Truckee Bike Park, where more fences were erected in key areas of the park.

C.A.T.T. CP teamed up with CATT member Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. andnevadaCountyPlumbingSupplybydonating$3,000towardabathroomremodelthatwasauctionedoffrecentlythroughtheTruckeeDonnerChamberof Commerce.

C.A.T.T.CPcontinuestoworkonrenovationsattheTruckeeFamilyResource Center, as well as at the Senior Center in Truckee. Thanks to donations fromFergusonEnterprises,RedhorseFenestration,andSierraMillworks,theTruckeeFRCismakinggreatprogress!

CPSecretaryColetteFonsecaandiwereinterviewedonlAKETAhOETVinearly November. The interview was a brief overview of the work that C.A.T.T. CP doestobenefitthecommunity.CheckitoutonyourlocallTTVchannelorwatchthe interview posted on the CP page of the CATT website (www.ca-tt.com)!

Please note also the C.A.T.T. CP Annual Softball Tournament is now bookedattheTruckeeRiverRegionalParkforSaturday,May21,2016.Thistournament was a BLAST earlier this year and we look forward to an even biggersuccessin2016!Registeryourteamtoday!

Thanks as always to the work being done by our CP board members. The communitybenefitseverymonthfromthebrilliantideasandvolunteertimeput in by our board members. Thanks Gang!

Dave Rhoden (CASEyWOOD)CHAIRMAN—C.A.T.T. Community Project

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Appliances, TVs, Vacuums,Mattresses, Snowblowersand much more!Installation & Delivery Available

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK530-550-0110M–F 9–6:30 | SAT 9–6 | SUN 11–412047 Donner Pass Rd., W. TruckeeTri Counties Bank Plaza

Member NewsThe Heller ConstructionfamilygrewbyoneonSeptember16

when Wyatt James Heller was born to Cody and Carolyn Heller. ThisisthefirstgrandchildforproudgrandparentsBobandPatty

Heller. Congrats to all the Hellers!

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infact,Mr.nalewasneveranemployeeoflandForms.hehad“loaned”hislicensetolandFormsandwaspaid$1,000amonth.heneverreceiveda1099oraW-2,nordidhehavealandForms’officeor business card. He’d never seen the Rivera Park plans, and most importantly,naleneversupervisedtheproject.Bottomline,landFormswas an unlicensed contractor under California law.

THE “SHIELD” CivilCodeSection7031requiresallcontractorstobelicensed“atalltimesduringtheperformanceofthecontract.”Section7031(e)precludesan unlicensed contractor from suing for work provided, even if the work was perfect. That is the “shield” protecting property owners from being suedbyunlicensedcontractors.landFormscouldnotsuefortheunpaid$500,000.Thatisthe(relatively)goodnews!

THE (DEADLY) SWORDifyouthoughtthatwasharsh,considerSection7031(b),whichallowsanyone who “utilizes the services of an unlicensed contractor [to sue] to recover all compensation paid to the unlicensed contractor.” Subsection (b)istheowner’s“sword.”landFormscan’trecover$500,000andmustreturnthe$5,487,370.05paidbytheCityofPicoRivera.Adraconianpenalty.

CONTRACTORS LOSEOthercaseswehavewrittenaboutinthePultzerPrize-winning(ornot) Law Review prevent an unlicensed contractor from recovering for work properly performed because he was merely licensed most of the time, not during the entire contract. Build without a license—even for a day—at your peril. Amazingly, the fact that the owner knows the contractor is unlicensed does not matter.

PORTER’S ADVICEMy advice is straight forward. You absolutely must always be licensed—withthecorrectlicenseclassification.Most“unlicensed”issues,bytheway, arise due to inadvertent failure to timely renew your license, failure tomaintainyourbond,nothavingthecorrectlicenseclassification,forminganewbusinesswithoutanewlicense,disassociationofanRMOor RME, or changing a sole proprietorship to a corporate license (or vice versa) without notifying the contractor’s board. Inattention can cause you to accidentally be unlicensed and vulnerable. HERE’S TO ALL CATT MEMBERS: MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES HAVE A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.Jim Porter is an attorney with Porter Simon, licensed in California and nevada,withofficesinTruckeeandTahoeCity,CA,andReno,nV.Jim’spractice areas include: real estate, development, construction, business, hOA’s,contracts,personalinjury,mediationandothertransactionalmatters.hemaybereachedatporter@portersimon.comorwww.portersimon.com.likeusonFacebook.

CATT StatsGeneral Contractors 83

Sub-Contractors 92

Associates/Suppliers 72

Professionals 110

Organizations 7

Retired 1

Total 365

CATT Jobs to Bid &

Permit #s

STANDARDUS POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT# 15TRUCKEE, CA

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

12313SoaringWay,Suite1G,Truckee,CA96161(Located across the street from Truckee Town Hall)

Ph:530-550-9999|Fx:530-550-9998info@ca-tt.com|www.ca-tt.com

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORSEXECUTIVE OFFICERSJoshua Root, President

Root of Design ElectricMitch Clarin, Vice-President

Mitchell T. ClarinMike Nethersole, Secretary

M.D. Construction & ConsultingPaul Griggs, Treasurer

Griggs Custom HomesGary Crosswhite, Past President

Meridian Concrete, Inc.

DIRECTORSAndrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co.

Scott Eckard,EckardRoofingMichael Forshee,ForsheeConstructionKen Foster,K.BFosterCivilEngineering

Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering

Greg Haupert, Sierra Integrated SystemsRich Loverde, Loverde Builders

Jeff Miller, Advance Design & ConstructionTed Reviglio, Western Nevada SupplyRyan Swenson, Simpson Strong-Tie

STAFFPat Davison, Executive Director

Peg Friesen, Membership & Event Coordinator

Amanda Bullard,OfficeManagerKim Cross, Bookkeeper

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CATT Jobs to Bid Sent Out in October/YTD Total:Private 5/136

PublicWorks 0/22

Building Permits Issued in October/YTD Total:TruckeenewSingleFamilyResidential 10/78

EasternPlacerCountynewSingleFamilyResidential 22/126

Welcome New MembersSaturno Home Inspection – Steve SaturnoUmpquaBankhomelending–PerryFaiginAEP SPAN – Doug MeadSAFE/SafetyAssistanceForEmployers–larryMarkhamJohn Cunha, CPA – John CunhaF.W.CarsonCo.–TroyCarson

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