September/October 2014

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PAGE 8-9PRODUCT TRENDS FOR THE HOMERead about some of the cool new products OMB members are recommending to home owners.

Cover photo: Kitchen cabinets by Sunlight Woodenworks. Photo taken by Dean Gushee.

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Page 4PRESIDENT’S COLUMN-WHAT DOES YOUR ASSOCIATION DO FOR YOU

Page 52014 TOUR OF HOMES AWARDS NIGHT INVITE

Page 7MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Page 10LATEST GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ISSUES

Page 11ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES IN THE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS PROGRAM

Page 12-13NEW/RENEWING MEMBERS

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Looking AheadOctober 2-Grays Harbor Chapter Meeting at Gepettos in Montesano.

October 7-Executive Commitee/Board of Directors Meetings at the Olympia Master Builders Office.

October 7-Tour of Homes Awards Night at the Heritage Room on Capitol Lake in Olympia.

October 9-South Pacific Chapter Meeting location TBA.

October 14-Mason County Chapter members are encouraged to attend the Shelton-Mason Chamber of Commerce Cadidates Forum at the Olympic Middle School Commons. www.sheltonchamber.org

October 15-Lewis County Chapter Meeting at Ramblin Jack’s Ribeye in Napavine.

October 16-Coffee Connection networking event at FastSigns in Lacey.

October 16-Government Affairs Commitee at the Olym-pia Master Builders Office.

For more details on these upcoming OMB events, go to www.omb.org.

October 21-Remodelers Council Meeting at the Olympia Master Builders Office.

October 22-Membership Drive at the Olympia Master Builders Office.

UPCOMING EDUCATION CLASSES

October 15-Design/Build at the Olympia Master Builders Office. (Call 360.352.7800 to register)

October 16 & 17-OSHA 10 Hour Course at the Olympia Master Builders Office. (Call 360.754.0912 to register)

November 12-Profitable Business through Quality Prac-tices at the Olympia Master Builders Office. (Call 360.352.7800 to register)

December 9-Scheduling Class at the Olympia Master Builders Office. (Call 360.352.7800 to register)

MEMBERSHIP CONTEST

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John McKinlayPRESIDENT

FROM THE2014 President

What Does Your Association Do For You?

ach year when I get ready to pay the Olympia Master Builders (OMB) membership dues for Olympia

Overhead Doors again I like to ask, “what’s my association doing for me? “Are my dues still worth it?” “Is this a solid business decision?” The answer is going to be yes for each company if they honestly look at what they’re getting from their membership. It’s the reason the answer is yes that varies depending on what programs your company is eligible for and what matters to you and your business.

Some companies are getting great health insurance rates. Some companies are participating in the ROII® Select Program and are not only getting outstanding refunds on money paid to Labor and Industries but are also getting quality help handling workers’ compensation claims if needed. These programs are great reasons to be a member of OMB and I encourage everyone to look into participation. The money saving programs are a huge benefit and I definitely take advantage of them. But I also look at some of the not-as-visible but equally important things OMB is doing on our behalf that make membership well worth it. For 50 years OMB has been the voice of the building industry. I personally feel this is the most important thing your Association is doing for you, and if everything else was stripped away, this would still be a good reason to pay your dues each year.

On any given day, while you are hard at work building your business, OMB members and staff can be found representing the industry in yet another meeting, working with local government jurisdictional staff to shape regulation, testifying at a public hearing, scouring local government materials for discussions, rules or regulations

that could impact the industry, communicating to elected officials and the public the positive impact the industry has on the economy, making community connections or partnering with other likeminded organizations to make sure your interests are watched out for. And this is not just happening in your local community, but at the State and National level through the Building Industry Association of Washington and the National Association of Home Builders!

As I said before, this alone makes the $480 annual dues more than worth paying. How much in time and money would it cost you personally if you had to participate or pay someone to watch out for the interest of your industry and, in turn, your business every day? For me, this makes paying my dues each year easy!

If that’s still not enough, OMB is also promoting your business to the public through the website, printed buyer’s guide, and the mobile app. These tools are being used daily by the public to find a contractor or other home related product or service, and the more OMB advertising these tools to the public the more popular they’re becoming. Forgetting everything I just told you about the Association, membership is still worth it just to be listed!

All this, and I haven’t even mentioned the educational classes, networking events, advertising and marketing opportunities, the Tour of Homes™, the Home Shows, the money savings programs with companies such as Verizon, GM and Office Depot, and this list goes on. Our Association is working hard on our behalf and offering some great benefits, so once again my answer is yes, I am going to pay my dues again this year.

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“How much in time and money would it cost you personally if you had to participate or pay someone to watch out for the interest of your industry and, in turn, your business every day?”

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Executive CommitteePresident John McKinlay

First Vice President Scott NolanTreasurer Ron Deering

Associate Vice President Tina AllenSecond Associate Vice President Kim Asay

Secretary Rusty RuizImmediate Past President Janine Ezzell

Builder at Large Mike Auderer

Builder DirectorsScott Bergford, Bob Clark, Andy Gruhn, John Kaufman,

John Johnson, Adam Kugel

Associate DirectorsJeff Klingberg, Holly Constantine, Heath Howerton, Jon Jones

Legal CounselJay Goldstein

National DirectorsBob Kagy, Karen McClennen, John McKinlay

State DirectorsTina Allen, Mike Auderer, Ray Bonney, Ron Deering,

Tim Dickey, Erik Jensen, Bob Kagy, Harv Lillegard, Bob Love, Karen McClennen, John McKinlay, Aaron Nester, Scott Nolan,

Carmen Rowe

Lewis County Chapter President Erik Jensen

First Vice President John JohnsonAssoc. Vice President Becky Rieger

Secretary Rick BorovecBuilder Directors: Don Koidahl, Dave Danton,

Dustin WestfallAssociate Directors: Carmen Rowe, Jason Kunz

Mason County Chapter President Aaron Nester

Associate Vice President Mike GillSecretary Bob Love

Grays Harbor Chapter President Harv Lillegard

Associate Vice President Rusty RuizSecretary Rhonda Sturgeon

Association StaffExecutive Officer Troy Nichols

Accountant Sally DarrowCommunications DIrector Angela White

Government Affairs Director Adam FrankEvents Director Brianna Bedell

Membership Marketing Coordinator Amanda Cassman

Official Publication of theOlympia Master Builders1211 State Avenue NE,

Olympia WA 98506Phone: (360) 754-0912

www.omb.org

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The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing nearly 550

member companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason and Pacific Counties. Our members come from all sectors of the building

trades and they are committed to “building strong communities,

one home at a time.”

Cornerstone PartnersCornerstone Partners recognizes member companies whose financial support have made our association programs possible. Contact Amanda Cassman at amanda@omb.org or (360) 754-0912 for information on this program.

GRANITE LEVEL-$5,000 Investment

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• Chicago Title • Contractors Insurance NW, Inc. • Dickey’s Remodel & Repair • Lew Rents • MDK Construction, Inc. • Olympia Construction, Inc.

• Puget Sound Energy • Scott Homes, Inc. • Sunset Insurance Agency, LLC • Umpqua Bank • Veteran’s United Home Loans of Puget Sound

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to an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages and the unveiling of the

2014 Tour of HomesTM Award winners.

Tuesday, October 76:00 pm

The Heritage Room on Capitol Lake$20 per person

RSVP to (360) 754-0912 or omb.org

You’re invited

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Habitat for Humanity now accepts donations at the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center at 2420 Hogum Bay Road NE in Lacey.

Your donation supports Habitat’s mission, keeps valuable resources out of the landfill, saves on trash disposal costs, and is tax deductible.

2014 Auction: What a Fun Night!

Left: Carmen Rowe of Jessica Jensen Law, PS and Tim Dickey of Dickey’s Remodel & Repair bidding on silent auction items. Center: Brianna Bedell, Events Director and Barb Whitlow of Olympia Federal Savings enjoying the Wizard of Oz theme.Top right: The committee brought in fantas-tic live auction items.Bottom right: Shelbi Boyd, volunteer, Stuart Drebick of Adroit Contractors, Inc. Debbi Boyd of Altman Insurance Agency and Auction Chair and Reily Andrus, volunteer.

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Thank you sponsors: Main Event: Pro-Build and Chicago TitleWine: Olympia Overhead Doors and Washington Business BankRaffle: Tag Awards and SpecialtiesPhoto booth: J.A. Goldstein Law Office, PLLC

“The room had a great energy and we had better than expected attendance,” stated auction committee chair Debbi Boyd of Altman Insurance Agency. Debbi went on to thank all those that stepped up to help make the Auction a success. “We couldn’t do it with out the donors, committee, volunteers, staff and attendees.”

lympia Master Builder’s Government Affairs

Program – Fighting the Good Fight on Your Behalf

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “government affairs?” Cynics out there may think “cor-rupt politicians,” “bureaucratic red-tape” or simply throw up their hands and ask “what is this new tax going to cost me?” The opti-mists among you – yes, there are

a few! – might conjure up positive images of “public service,” “critical infrastructure” or “public safety.”

What’s really going on out there? Probably a healthy dose of both worldviews, depending on where you live. Often times, local government – and the dizzying array of rules and regulations that come with it – can be a significant impedi-ment to the Olympia Master Builders’ (OMB’s) primary mission – providing afford-able housing to all through improving the construc-tion industry and business climate.

On the other hand, imagine trying to accomplish our mission WITHOUT local government. Providing vital transportation links to devel-oping neighborhoods, installing necessary water and sewer infrastructure, hiring and training law enforcement officers to keep our communities safe – can you even picture trying to provide affordable housing in absence of any of these critical services?

Local government can have such a profound impact – pos-itive or negative – on your business and its success. That’s why our Government Affairs Program is one of the most im-portant benefits of your OMB membership. Sure, it doesn’t provide the direct bottom-line impact that ROII or our health insurance plans provide, nor will it show the immediate

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FROM THEEXECUTIVE OFFICER

Troy NicholsEXECUTIVE OFFICER

savings you get from our Lowe’s or Verizon discounts. But left unchecked, local government can and will do serious damage to your ability to succeed.

No one understands better than me how difficult it can be for the average builder or small business owner to keep up with everything your local city or county is doing. You’re extremely busy with your daily work responsibilities, your volunteer and community service, and, most importantly, your family. In addition, most of the important city and county council meetings take place at night. How can you possibly keep up? That’s where we come in!

Just take a look at Adam Frank’s column this month on page 11. It provides a very good overview of all of the issues that OMB has taken on over the last year on your behalf. We’ve been able to claim a few victories in places like Olympia – a city not known for its business-friendly environment. We’ve also faced a few challenges in places like Lewis County, where they usually, but not always, take a business-friendly approach to government action.

The average builder couldn’t possibly take on all or even a few of these issues all on their own. Luckily, as a member of OMB, you don’t have to. Don’t get me wrong – nothing is more effective

than members providing testimony directly to our local elected officials, and we will call on you from time to time to do just that. However, the next best thing is having a strong organization like OMB representing your interests day-in and day-out in front of local governments all across the five counties we cover.

That’s why your membership in OMB is so critical – the more builders and associates we represent, the stronger we are when we walk into that county courthouse or city hall, fighting for you. It may not be the flashiest or the most visible benefit of being an OMB member, but it just might be the most important benefit of all.

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“Local government can have such a profound impact – positive or negative – on your business and its success. That’s why our Government Affairs Program is one of the most important benefits of your OMB membership. “

Diane Gassman ckd, cbd, capsInterior DimensionsNFusionglass Washington Rep

“Cooler, softer colors are the trend for spring 2015. The hues will more reflect nature and will create soothing spaces.”

Timothy SommervilleAlways Safe & Lock, Inc.

“We have exciting new systems that allow you to do things like program a text message to be sent to your smart phone if your kids are late getting home from school. It’s amazing techology.”

Stefanie BrooksStefanie Brooks Interior Design

“I am always looking for new and innovative products that make life easier for my clients, and these days manufacturers are keeping up with technology and incorporating it into their products to stay cutting edge”

TRENDS TO BUILD ON

Photo by Dean Gushee Cabinets by Sunlight Woodenworks

“Textured, woodgrain melamine panels for cabinet fronts and doors are becoming popular. They are a Europe-an/Italian clean, flat look.” (also pictured on cover)

-Bob LoveSunlight Woodenworks

Matt JonesSunset Air, Inc.

“I have been seeing more Photovoltaic Solar Systems being implemented into new con-struction projects.

I think it is great for home owners and construction companies to plan early on to accommodate photovoltaic systems. This means the arrangement of the house on the property to take advantage of sun, and the overall design of the house.”

CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS

2. MOEN HANDS FREE FAUCETMoen has a new intuitive hands-free faucet. This faucet makes working in the kitchen a breeze. (Diane)

3. CARRIER INFINITY SERIES HEAT PUMPIn the last 2 years Carrier has developed Inverter driven heat pumps (much the same as the ductless heat pumps) and are using them with whole house ducted solutions. This provides, super efficiency, quiet units with great flexibility for home owners. This heat pump eliminates the electric load needed to power the unit, which offers great savings. (Matt)

4. MIELE OVENMiele has launched their Generation 6000 oven series “Gen 6” as Miele likes to call it. The “M touch” wall oven has a tablet like user interface, wireless temperature probe, plumbed true steam generated steam assisted cooking, self cleaning oven racks, and the oven is 32% larger than last year. (Stefanie)

5. DSC SECURITY SYSTEMDSC now has systems that protect peo-ple, can tell pets from intruders, monitor heating are compatible with advanced video, internet and wireless and have an easy to use touchscreen. (Timothy)

6. ARROW TOUCHSCREEN DEADBOLTThe Arrow Revolution® is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Programming is easy with the voiceguided touch keypad. (Timothy)

7. BLANCO DIAMOND™ SINK1-3/4 Bowl Reverse with Low-Divide.This sink is 80% solid granite, heat resistant up to 536°F, has unsurpassed cleanability and is resistant to stains, scratches and all household acids and alkali solutions! (Diane)

8. RINNAI-TANKLESS WATER HEATERThis is a product that consumers see in the big box stores, so they aren’t nec-essarily new. What’s new, is the imple-mentation of them in new construction. Tankless water technology provides high efficiency water heating. No longer is there the wasted energy of heating a 50, 60, 80 gallon hot water tank when it is not being used, but at the same time the tankless technology can handle the demands of families. (Matt)

1. GEBERIT MONOLITH TOILETGoing for a clean sleek look that is easy to clean and is a whole new look to your typical toilet? Look no further, the Monolith provides a contem-porary alternative to your standard tank and toilet and has also received top marks on the water efficiency label. Works wonderfully in both remodel and new construction applications. (Stefanie)

TRENDS TO BUILD ONMembers Share Cool New Products

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The Latest Government Affairs HighlightsOlympia Master Builders (OMB) is currently working on and/or

monitoring many issues related to the building industry.

These are just a few recent highlights.

City of Olympia

Impact Fee Deferral – As part of its budget process in November, the Olympia City Council will consider reviving its impact fee deferral program. The program was in place for 18 months between 2009 and 2011, and will allow impact fees to be paid after final inspection, rather than at the time the permit is issued. Contrary to the prior program, however, this new program will not have a sunset provision in it. OMB attended the Council’s Finance Committee meeting in which the proposal was discussed, and urged the committee to adopt it. The committee voted unanimously to refer the program to the full Council for approval. OMB will be there to urge adoption of the deferral program. Comprehensive Plan Update – In August, the City Council discussed public comments to its draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update, and decided to hold additional work sessions to further contemplate potential changes to the Plan in light of the comments received. One work session was held on September 9, another on September 16, and the Council will hold one more on October 7.

Comprehensive Plan Update – In August, the City Council discussed public comments to its draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update, and decided to hold additional work sessions to further contemplate potential changes to the Plan in light of the comments received. One work session was held on September 9, another on September 16, and the Council will hold one more on October 7.

City of Lacey

Shoreline Master Program Update – Pacific County is beginning its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update process. The County plans to have a draft Shoreline Inventory, Analysis, and Characterization available for review by late June. The County is also seeking the input and participation of stakeholders, which is a good opportunity for OMB members to get involved. The entire process is a lengthy one, with local adoption and submission to the State Department of Ecology planned for June 2016.

Thurston County

Housing Levy – Discussions on both the Thurston Thrives Housing Action Team and the HOME Consortium Citizens Advisory Committee have led to the formation of a task force to explore the feasibility of a Housing Levy to fund

low-income housing projects and programs. The task force has not decided whether to ask voters throughout the county to approve the levy, or to select just one city within the county. The levy would be an additional property tax, up to 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. OMB has participated, and will continue to participate in the discussions, and has so far expressed concern over how the funds would be used, by whom the funds would be administered, and how success would be measured.

Permitting With Gophers – So far, permitting within gopher soils has been a mixed bag. Some builders report that the process with US Fish & Wildlife site reviews has been relatively smooth, but others have reported big delays with no guidance or reassurance from the County. It is also unclear whether any permitting in gopher areas can occur between November and March when the gophers are hibernating, making a US Fish & Wildlife site survey virtually impossible. The problem, of course, is that US Fish & Wildlife has no legal authority related to the issuance of local land use permits. Their authority extends only to an enforcement action for an actual take of a species. The County has expressed concern about their liability for a take if they permit a land use that leads to the harm of a gopher, but they should also be concerned about their liability to property owners with rights to the reasonable use of their land. OMB met with the County’s Resource Stewardship Director in September, and is still working to schedule a meeting with the County and US Fish & Wildlife.

Lewis County

Fully Contained Community Impact Fees – OMB met with Lewis County officials in late September to discuss the County’s plans to impose impact fees within a Fully Contained Community (FCC). This issue has its roots in a development proposed several years ago which the county commissioners approved as a FCC. A subsequent Hearing Examiner decision found that certain statutory requirements of a FCC must be met prior to the development moving forward. The imposition of impact fees was just one of those conditions. OMB is participating in this discussion closely to make sure the County gets this one right, and does not unnecessarily increase the cost of development.

To get more involved in the OMB Government Affairs Program, contact Adam Frank at adam@omb.org or (360) 754-0912.

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eptember marks one year for me here at Olympia Master Builders

(OMB), which is a good time to take a look back at what we have accomplished—and at what challenges we still face—in government affairs. While we have had some success in changing minds, maintaining good relationships and forming new ones, it is clear that OMB still has plenty of work to do. Here are some highlights.

OMB organized another Housing Summit this year in conjunction with the Thurston County Realtors®, and it was great to see so many elected officials in attendance, a significant increase over the previous year. And though we may disagree with local government on how to accomplish our mutual goal of affordable housing for all, it was good for OMB and the Realtors® to be able to present a key perspective and continue the important discussion. We received nothing but positive feedback from everyone involved, and there is a noticeable increase in the awareness of the cost and effects of regulation among local government staff and officials.

With regard to Olympia, I started at OMB right as settlement talks with the City began over the Isthmus Park property purchase issue. While litigation is not a step to be taken lightly, the net result has been a positive. Since that time, members of the city’s staff have engaged OMB more frequently, and earlier in the process, creating a less contentious relationship, and so far leading to some positive results.

Two examples come to mind. In one instance, city staff contacted OMB to tell us about new rezone criteria that the Planning Commission would be considering at its next meeting. The criteria included a provision that would require any rezone to “promote a public interest.” OMB quickly organized an effort to write letters to the Planning Commission to object to the vague and subjective standard that could have negative consequences for private property owners. The Planning Commission, citing OMB’s letters, struck the public interest requirement from the criteria.

In another case, city staff notified OMB well in advance that the City Council’s Finance Committee would consider an ordinance to implement an impact fee deferral program. The program would allow the payment of impact fees to be deferred until after the final building

inspection. OMB was then able to sit at the table with the Finance Committee and explain the benefits of such a program. The committee voted unanimously to refer the recommendation to the full council as a result of our conversation. Early engagement and increased communication has definitely yielded positive results in Olympia.

Of course, not everything in Olympia will go our way. The Draft Comprehensive Plan Update presents big challenges, not the least of which is the draft plan’s protections of views all over the city. Those view protections and associated building height limits will make it much more difficult for the city to achieve its goals of downtown and urban residential and commercial development. Helping the City Council to understand that has been a challenge. Other jurisdictions have their positives and negatives too. OMB has enjoyed a great relationship with the City of Lacey, and still does. But the dynamic on the City Council has shifted somewhat in the last year, and the City is facing some budget concerns. Lacey city staff says that because of the complexity of building plans and sites, the city will be eliminating its stock plan system. That system was in place to allow a reviewed building plan to be used again without the full fee and

full review. But the city, which would now subject all plans to the full review and full fee (except, maybe, for those that are truly “cookie cutter” plans), says that sites and plans are too varied and complex to warrant a full-scale stock plan program. Unfortunately, the elimination of this program is an internal, administrative policy, and the public will not have the opportunity to comment.

Lewis County policies generally remain friendly to the building industry, and OMB has an enduring relationship with staff and elected officials there. OMB has a seat on the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Update, and OMB and the other members of the committee are tuned in to the potential pitfalls of an SMP. The county is, however, still dealing with how to address the requirement that an approval of a Fully Contained Community be accompanied by the imposition of impact fees. The county has kept OMB in the loop, and we had a formal discussion on the subject, which included Lewis County Chapter members, in late September.

And lest you think we would reach the end of this column without mentioning gophers, Thurston County and US Fish & Wildlife’s

See Accomplishments on Page 13

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Adam FrankGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR

Accomplishments and Challenges in the Government Affairs Program

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10-14 YearsGreat Floors

Taurus Industries, Inc./BET ElectroicsBrooks Plumbing Co.Genothen Holding, LLCJ R Applications, Inc.Controlled Rain, LLCK D & S Environmental, Inc.Martin & Martin Construction, LLCSierra Pacific WindowsCapitol GlassJ & S Holding CompanyJohn Erwin Remodeling, Inc.Mixx 96.1 KXXO

5- 9 YearsBrumfield Construction, Inc.Gutter Cover GuyCapital Electric, Inc.Coldwell BankerJT Painting Company, LLCLenkerbrook ServicesKenyon RemodelingSunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal, LLCVirgil Adams Real Estate, Inc.JNA Networking ServicesKugel Corporation

Pete’s Lawn & Garden MaintenanceShanex, LLCTurner Insulation, Inc.Labor Works, Inc.LeMier Phillips Construction Co., LLCTyler Rental, Inc.

2-4 YearsFour Seasons Home Repair, LLCGorman Roofing Services, Inc.SIGN-A-RAMATNT ElectricTrimtek, Inc.Woody’s Septic Specialties, Inc.SigndezignCarter LoggingEnvironmental Design, LLC

Trillium ConstructionUnited Roofing Solutions, Inc.AAG InsuranceCustom Source Woodworking, Inc.Hardel Builders CenterLossing ConstructionThe Golf Club at Hawks PrairieWindermere Real Estate/Puyallup, Inc.

1 YearPolar Bear ConstructionMr. Do Right ConstructionAnchor BankMcMains Roofing Inc.NR Smith and Associates, PSScherer Trucking & ExcavationGuild MortgageShake and Shingle Sales, Inc.

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handling of the situation remains a challenge. While some have reported that permitting has not been that bad under the county’s patchwork site survey system, others have reported the long delays and confusion that OMB and others warned about prior to the listing. Staring us in the face now is the period of time between November 1 and March 31 in which site surveys in gopher soils might not be done, as the little guys will be sleeping in the dirt. No one has received much of an answer as to what they are to do during that time. Compounding the problem is that the county is trending toward getting US Fish & Wildlife’s approval before issuing any permits in gopher soils. That is legally problematic because 1) US Fish & Wildlife’s only authority is to start an enforcement action for an actual take of a gopher, and not to make

local land use decisions; and 2) the County is operating in murky territory when it delays or refuses a non-discretionary permit without at least relying on its current critical areas ordinance related to the gopher. That struggle is, as you would assume, ongoing and slow-going, in no small part because of the shadow of the federal government hanging over it.

Despite all of the current and future challenges OMB and the home building industry face, I have learned a valuable lesson: our interests are better represented, more fully understood, and taken more seriously by decision makers when members get involved. I encourage you to get involved with the Government Affairs Committee as a way to learn the issues and lend your expertise to this vital part of OMB’s mission.

Don’t forget to take before and after photos of your remodeling projects as the 2015 Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) competition will be coming up soon.

The awards are designed to recognize outstanding projects completed by OMB members during the previous year.

Any OMB member is welcome to enter the competition. There are many categories you can enter such as Exterior; Kitchen, Bath, Addition, Entire House, Commercial and Overall Design Excellence.

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The 2014 REX Award Winners proudly displaying their awards.

Photos below are courtesy of the Residence Inn® Marriot Portland.

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Congrats!Karen McClennen 9Angel Anderson 5John McKinlay 5Rusty Ruiz 5Kim Asay 4 Doug Karman 4Paul Muldoon 3Carmen Rowe 3Debbi Boyd 3

One more member needed:

Tina Allen 2Erik Jensen 2Scott Bergford 2Mike Auderer 2

Two more members needed:

Bob Kagy 1Rob Rice 1Harv Lillegard 1

Jay Goldstein 1Scott Nollan 1Mark Kitabayashi 1Tim Dickey 1Steve Waltemate 1Roger Reeves 1Carmen Smith 1Chris Medrzycki 1Ross Erwin 1

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