Volume 7, No. 6 • June 2014Volume 7, No. 6 • June 2014

4410 Fairway Boulevard • Wichita Falls, TX 76308 • P: 940.692.2211 • F: 940.692.2214www.nthba.com

Dates to Remember

• July 10, 2014 GM Meeting - Scholarship Presentation

• July 23-24, 2014 Sunbelt Builders Show – San Antonio Texas

• July 22-25, 2014 TAB Summer Board Meetings – San Antonio Texas

• July 28, 2014 Deadline for Housing Hall of Honor Nominations

• August 7, 2014 GM Meeting - Henry Florsheim,President/CEO Wichita Falls Chamber of Commber

• Sept. 4, 2014 GM Meeting - David Graf, Wichita County Extension Agent

• Sept. 25, 2014 Annual Golf Tournament

• December 11, 2014 Annual Christmas Party

All members are encouraged to attend any and all events & meetings conducted by TAB and NAHB. Information can be found at www.texasbuilders.org and www.nahb.org.

62nd Annual Parade of Homes Kick-Off Lunch

Friday, June 6, 201411:30am - 1:00pmMSU Sikes Lake Center

Sponsored by Landmark Title Company, prepared by Kiowa Kooks

There will be a silent auction with proceeds benefitting the Texas Association of Builders

HOMEPAC as well as a ribbon cutting by Mayor Glenn Barham to kick-off the Parade of Homes.

All who attend will receive a ticket for the Drawing of a BIG SCREEN TV to be given away AT the Kick-Off Lunch

From the PresidentDear Members,

It’s been a busy time in the life of our industry. Fees, regulations, add-on’s, you name it, everything points to a higher cost to build homes. While homebuyers are more educated and savvy than ever before. Wow, how the internet has come of age.

Our NTHBA officers, staff, and volunteers are constantly working on many issues that effect us right here at home. Vice President, John Harmon, is working with the State Water Board, monitoring the progress of the funds; the state is forthcoming with for water projects, and meeting with members of the Texas Association of Builders in Austin on new codes which are proposed to be adopted.

John, Jose Garcia, Teri, and I will be attending the Sunbelt Builders Show in San Antonio this July. We invite all of you to attend; this should be a great one, along with supporting HOMEPAC. The TAB meetings are held in conjunction with the show. Please contact Teri for all the details.

Our Membership Drive was a great success. We had almost a 10% addition in members. Thanks to all who participated in the "Calling Session". If anyone would like to Mentor a new member please contact Teri or myself. Without a Mentor the likely hood of that new member to stay and get involved is very low. I can remember Doug McCullough asking me to get involved then always checking in to keep me informed and get me involved. Without him taking the time to help me along the way, I probably would not be a member. Please consider getting involved as a Mentor, it only takes a few minutes a month.

Remember, the way to change, is not to gripe about the way things are, but to get involved for the sake of making a difference.

Best regards,Barney BrockNTHBA President

June Birthdays

Happy Birthday!

Eddie Holcomb..............................................13

Bill Franklin.....................................................23

New MembersAbsolute Pools...................................Jason Huchton

Brian’s Plumbing....................................Brian Walser

Decorator Outlet................................Gina Kulbeth

Leggett Plumbing..................................Clint Leggett

Pro Clean........................................Kenneth Burross

Pro Edge Roofing & Construction.....Bobby Sinks

Renewals

Thanks for Renewing!

Welcome!

Breegle Abbey Carpet & Floor...........Tom Nichols

Eddie Blackburn Construction....Eddie Blackburn

Ferguson - Veresh...............................John Ferguson

Overhead Door Company of WF......Adam Wood

Stewart Title Company..................Randy Schaffner

TCCU.................................................Wayne Mansur

Union Square FCU.............................Delinda Dodd

Klasse Homes......................................Steven Klasse

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From the PresidentDear Members,

It’s been a busy time in the life of our industry. Fees, regulations, add-on’s, you name it, everything points to a higher cost to build homes. While homebuyers are more educated and savvy than ever before. Wow, how the internet has come of age.

Our NTHBA officers, staff, and volunteers are constantly working on many issues that effect us right here at home. Vice President, John Harmon, is working with the State Water Board, monitoring the progress of the funds; the state is forthcoming with for water projects, and meeting with members of the Texas Association of Builders in Austin on new codes which are proposed to be adopted.

John, Jose Garcia, Teri, and I will be attending the Sunbelt Builders Show in San Antonio this July. We invite all of you to attend; this should be a great one, along with supporting HOMEPAC. The TAB meetings are held in conjunction with the show. Please contact Teri for all the details.

Our Membership Drive was a great success. We had almost a 10% addition in members. Thanks to all who participated in the "Calling Session". If anyone would like to Mentor a new member please contact Teri or myself. Without a Mentor the likely hood of that new member to stay and get involved is very low. I can remember Doug McCullough asking me to get involved then always checking in to keep me informed and get me involved. Without him taking the time to help me along the way, I probably would not be a member. Please consider getting involved as a Mentor, it only takes a few minutes a month.

Remember, the way to change, is not to gripe about the way things are, but to get involved for the sake of making a difference.

Best regards,Barney BrockNTHBA President

June Birthdays

Happy Birthday!

Eddie Holcomb..............................................13

Bill Franklin.....................................................23

New MembersAbsolute Pools...................................Jason Huchton

Brian’s Plumbing....................................Brian Walser

Decorator Outlet................................Gina Kulbeth

Leggett Plumbing..................................Clint Leggett

Pro Clean........................................Kenneth Burross

Pro Edge Roofing & Construction.....Bobby Sinks

Renewals

Thanks for Renewing!

Welcome!

Breegle Abbey Carpet & Floor...........Tom Nichols

Eddie Blackburn Construction....Eddie Blackburn

Ferguson - Veresh...............................John Ferguson

Overhead Door Company of WF......Adam Wood

Stewart Title Company..................Randy Schaffner

TCCU.................................................Wayne Mansur

Union Square FCU.............................Delinda Dodd

Klasse Homes......................................Steven Klasse

Calendar of EventsParade of Homes .......................................................June 6, 2014Kick-Off Lunch..................................................11:30AM-1:00PM

Parade of Homes ..................................................June 7-15, 2014

Publications & Communications ...........................June 10, 2014Committee Meeting........................................................11:00AM

Government Affairs.................................................June 12, 2014Committee Meeting........................................................11:00AM

Father’s Day...............................................................June 15, 2014

Budget & By-Laws....................................................June 17, 2014Committee Meeting..........................................................9:15AM

Board of Directors..................................................June 18, 2014Meeting...............................................................................11:00AM

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2013 /2014Officers & Directors

President - Barney BrockVice President - John Harmon

Associate Vice President - Johnny McClaneTreasurer - Martin Litteken

Secretary - Tim SawyerImmediate Past President - Steven Hinson

State Director - Jose GarciaAlternate State Director - Steven Hinson

Life Director - Chuck Dennis

Executive Vice President - Teri Gibson

Builder DirectorsDavid Bedingfield - 1yrSteven Klasse - 1yrBobby Rowland - 2yrTroy Thompson - 2yr

Assoicate DirectorsRandy Schaffner - 1yr

Sharon Tucker - 2yr

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Bobby FaulknerEscrow O�cer

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Always Remember to do Business with Association Members!BRYAN WAGGONER

3907 Kell Boulevar W Texas 76308(940) 691-3641

E-Mail bryanl@waggonercarpetone.com

Commercial ServicesJohn Thompson

Mike SharpMark Miller

3301 Kell Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308

Meet Your MembersFIRST CHOICE CUSTOM BUILDERS

First Choice Custom Builders proudly serves Jack, Montague and surrounding counties and is owned and operated by Jake & Crystal Hettinger of Jacksboro, TX. Although our passion is custom homes we also have experience in commercial construction, remodels and additions. At First Choice, we create the space you want. Your job is completely tailored to your specifications and with First Choice you can count on dependable and genuine hometown service. Our desire is to assist you in making your vision a reality. Jake prides the business on superior workmanship and high quality materials. He chooses top-rated materials to ensure that each home is durable and energy efficient. The key factor that sets us apart from other builders is our highly personalized service and individual attention. We build personal relationships with our clients and we really get to know them, this allows us to successfully lead them in the right direction during the building process. Building the home of your dreams should be an enthusiastic and gratifying experience. We would be privileged to take this journey with you, so sit back, relax and enjoy the opportunity to create a home that is uniquely yours; we’ll do the hard work. Call Jake or Crystal at

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940-366-5805 or drop in and visit at 318 N. Main Street, Jacksboro, TX 76458. We will be happy to get started building your new home or business.

BRIAN’S PLUMBING INC. - Brian’s Plumbing Inc. is a full service plumbing company serving Wichita Falls and the surrounding area for nearly 30 years. Our primary goal is to exceed our customer’s expectations by giving them exceptional service with licensed professionals that use only the highest quality products and state of the art equipment in the industry. Founded in 1984 by Brian Walser, Brian’s Plumbing started out as a one truck operation offering excellent customer service, timely repairs and a level of quality rarely seen in the service industry. The company has now grown to 12 trucks and still provides the same level of customer satisfaction as in the beginning. Whether it is service, remodeling or new construction we recognize that our customers are the only reason for our existence so Brian’s Plumbing is here to do “whatever it takes” to make you our satisfied customer. At Brian’s Plumbing, we employ highly trained and licensed technicians. Most of our technicians have over 20 years’

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NTHBA Member since 1972

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Vice President Report

The 62nd annual Parade of Homes begins June 7th-15th 2014. This is a showcase of the North Texas Home Builders Association builder members and associates. This year we will again be working with Habitat for Humanity to help benefit their great cause. We have 11 homes in this year’s parade. 2013 was one of our most successful years and we are looking for a great turn out in 2014. Remember to make it to the kickoff lunch at MSU Sikes Lake Center on June the 6th. The lunch will be from 11:30 to 1:00 with a silent auction taking place and the proceeds will go to HOMEPAC.

I began to think about this 62nd Annual Parade of Homes and realized that it started way back in 1952. This great event has been going strong due to the hard work of the North Texas Home Builders Association members for generations. They have built a great foundation for the future of NTHBA. These members before us have had to endure politics from 12 different presidents, 62 dry and hot summers, too many droughts to count, 3 major tornados, numerous school bond elections and interest rate fluctuations of 3%-18%. The POH saw all these changes since 1952 including Elvis, rock n' roll, 3 high schools, Lake Arrowhead, Sikes mall, countless wars, Sept.11 and we are still going strong. This is our home and we will continue to fight for our great city. I believe not only NTHBA's POH, but Wichita Falls and the great state of Texas has a bright future.

I am a big fan of Teddy Roosevelt who said "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."

I want to thank all the people that helped with this year’s POH committee. Thank you Builders Lumber for being the corporate sponsor again this year. They have been loyal supporters of this event. I also want to thank Landmark Title for their continued support of the Kickoff luncheon. POH Committee:Cindy David - Landmark Title, Johnny McClane – The Ember Shop, Randy Pebworth - RWP ServicesJean Taylor - Archer Title, Scott Hollars - Builders Lumber and Eric Nelson - Guarantee Title.

Special thanks to Barney Brock, President of NTHBA and Teri Gibson, Executive Director NTHBA

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Continue to pray forJames & Mary McKie, our members’

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CHRI DOCKMA COMPANY2071 FM 171

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Stage 5 Water Restrictions

The City of Wichita Falls entered Stage 5 Drought Catastrophe on Saturday, May 17. With this stage in effect, all Stage 1-4 restrictions will remain in place and the following additional restrictions will go into effect:1. Golf courses will be allowed to use the remaining water from a pond system for irrigation but will not be allowed to refill ponds with City treated water.2. Commercial car washes will be closed Sunday and Monday, unless they use water from a source other than the City's treated water source.3. Public and private outdoor swimming pools cannot be filled using City treated water.4. The watering of home foundations is limited to once a week during the hours of 8:00p to midnight on the designated water day by zone.5. Water surcharges will double for water use over ten units.

For further Stage 5 restrictions and the complete ordinance, go to the City’s website at http://tx-wichitafalls.civicplus.com/Stage5.

Also during Stage 5, effluent water from the River Road Waste Water Treatment Plant will only be available to commercial contractors who possess a building permit or who are involved in a public works project. Landscapers will not have access to this water unless it is determined that there is excess available. If there is excess water it will be distributed on a first-come-first served basis. For questions please call 940-761-7477.

Martin Litteken, Jr., P.E.

2406 Kell BoulevardWichita Falls, Texas 76309-5326

Phone: (940) 322-6450 Fax: (940) 723-6006

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Build PAC

The North Texas Home Builders Association has stepped it up considerably contributing to the TAB HomePAC even receiving a star award for reaching our goal 100% but there is another PAC that continues to fight for the home building industry on the National level. Without both TAB and NAHB spending the countless hours keeping up with what is best for our industry the cost of building could sky rocket to the point many businesses would be closing their doors. Please read the article below and consider supporting both HomePAC and BuildPAC which in turn helps to keep the home building industry alive.

Why is BUILD-PAC considered so essentially important to NAHB?

While the inner workings of Build PAC are complicated and the federal regulations that govern our Build PAC activities must be followed without error, the answer to this question is quite simple. In order for us to gain access to the political process at the level that our organization has come to depend on, we need to appropriately assist our "friends" get elected or to keep their jobs once in office. This assistance is done by correctly contributing to the campaigns of United States Senators and Members of the House of Representatives.

Every Member and potential Member of NAHB, every builder, associate, and staff member at all levels, must keep

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their eye on the need for us to raise the funds for Build PAC to function "effectively and efficiently".

Everyone needs to participate in the most "meaningful way" that they can afford. Whether it is possible to reach the Capitol Club level, or to simply donate $20 at a local Home Builders event, we need each and every one of you to "step up". There is no better feeling than to read one of our public relations announcements outlining a significant victory for our industry, and knowing that we were an important part in the process! The perfect example was the Flood Insurance Reform Legislation that passed a few days ago. Our NAHB Members and staff did an incredible job carrying this one over the goal line. However, all of this was made possible by Build PAC opening doors each and every day.

While the incredible success stories generated by "Bringing Housing Home" are still fresh in our minds, please STEP UP for BUILD-PAC!

submitted by Michael Kurpiel, CGA, CGP

experience in the plumbing industry. We perform background checks and drug screenings on all technicians and apprentices so you can feel safe having them in your home or business. Brian’s Plumbing uses the latest in technology for locating slab leaks and diagnosing drain line problems. We exclusively offer Nu Flow’s patented technology, a non-invasive procedure that uses epoxy inside a liner to create a protective pipe inside a deteriorated host pipe. We also employ the use of GPS tracking in all vehicles as well as IFleet technology to Brian’s Plumbing reduce response time. Brian Walser, founder and president of Brian’s Plumbing Inc., served 8 years on the City of Wichita Falls Plumbing and Mechanical Board for code development. He is currently President of the Red River Valley Chapter of PHCC (Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association), as well as serving on the board for PHCC at the state level. He also served 4 years as Board President for Wichita Falls Downtown Development Inc., a non-profit organization for the improvement of downtown.

1204 28th StreetWichita Falls

(940) 766-3291

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Kathy Gregory940.249.5293

Nicki Bomer940.249.5291

Jerry Phillips940.249.5288

Karen Anderson940.249.5292

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Although we have entered Stage 5 Drought Catastrophe the city is optimistic the water reuse project will be coming on line very soon. The City staff does their own water availability calculations based on lake levels and daily usage. However, as our lakes are now at their lowest historic points, we wanted to have a third party expert come in and do a more detailed examination. We contracted with the engineering firm of Freese and Nichols to perform a water availability analysis, sometimes referred to as a Conditional Reliability Assessment, using the most recent volumetric data from our lakes to determine just how long our water would last. Freese and Nichols have been in business for 120 years and is the premier engineering firm for reservoir development and long-range water supply planning. The Conditional Reliability Assessment is a process by which reservoirs are modeled based on the historic hydrologic conditions as well as the current level of demand placed on the water supply. For the purpose of this particular study, demands used in the model were, 10 MGD from the reservoirs and 5 MGD of reuse water. The results of the modeling indicate that under the worst hydraulic conditions ever to be experienced by the Wichita Falls area there would be at least 24 months of water supply remaining. This scenario assumes 2011 climatic conditions (heat, rainfall and evaporation rates) and no inflow into the lakes. No inflow simply means that when we get any rainfall, we assume none of it actually makes its way down the watershed and into the lakes. Keep in mind that these are unprecedented conditions, even worse than the 1930’s Dust Bowl era and the 1950’s drought of record. Furthermore, “while lake levels may continue to decline before

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we see a substantial recovery, the models indicate that there is less than a 1% chance that our reservoirs will EVER run dry. In other words, with our continued conservation efforts and the Direct Potable Reuse Supply, it is VERY UNLIKELY that this would ever happen. This is a living, breathing water model that will need to be updated periodically to ensure its accuracy going forward.

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OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF WICHITA FALLS

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601 Central Freeway EastWichita Falls, Texas 76302

Phone (940) 767-7788Fax (940) 687-3677

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Always Remember to do Business with Association Members!BRYAN WAGGONER

3907 Kell Boulevar W Texas 76308

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ACME BRICK COMPANY

6701 Seymour Hwy.Wichita Falls, TX 76310

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LANDMARKTITLE COMPANY

Your title needs handled promptly

The North Texas Home Builders Association cannot say thank you enough for the great attitude member’s emitted at the May 8, 2014 General Membership Meeting after showing up for lunch and getting roped into a membership drive. Each attendee was given a different color napkin which represented the table they were to sit at. Each table of members then became a team competing to see which team could gain the most new members. Each member of the green team who won with 4 new members was rewarded with a $25.00 gift card to the Road House. In spite of a little confusion everyone began making numerous phone calls. Not everyone was fortunate enough to bring on a new member but the contacts made gives the association a great prospect list to follow up with. The camaraderie among attendees was fantastic and made for a great networking opportunity. WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE NTHBA PARADE OF HOMES CORPORATE SPONSOR: Builders Lumber Company KICK OFF LUNCH SPONSOR: Landmark Title Company DONATIONS FOR KICK OFF LUNCH SILENT AUCTION: Archer Title Company Guarantee Title Company Harmon & Holcomb Homes Jacksboro National Bank Landmark Title Company RWP Services Stewart Title Company The Ember Shop Woodco Supply PARADE ENTRIES: CLASSIC BUILDERS - 5624 ROSS CREEK LANE DENNIS COMPANY - 3435 ARROWHEAD DRIVE DOUGLAS CUSTOM HOMES - #4 MEADOW GREEN CT. HARMON & HOLCOMB HOMES - #4 JOY COURT HARMON & HOLCOMB HOMES - #24 MARGIE STREET KLASSE HOMES - #9 COPPER KETTLE CT. LANCE FRIDAY HOMES - 4819 FALCON CREST BLVD LANCE FRIDAY HOMES - 1730 WOODRIDGE DRIVE R.J. WACHSMAN HOMES - 4944 SPRING HILL DRIVE R.J. WACHSMAN HOMES - 5005 LANTANA DRIVE R.J. WACHSMAN HOMES - 3402 OXFORD LANE ADVERTISERS: ABC Supply Company Acme Brick American National Bank Atmos Energy Breegle Abbey Carpet & Floor Builders Lumber David Bedingfield Homes Ferguson Enterprises Ferguson-Veresh Fidelity Bank First Bank First National Bank of Wichita Falls Guarantee Title Company Hamilton Bryan Herring Bank

ADVERTISERS CONTINUED: Landmark Title Company Lantern House Lowe’s Morrison Supply Company Ozona National Bank RWP Services S & H Granite Sawyer Printing & Promo ServiceMaster of Wichita Falls Skyline Developers State National Bank of Texas Stewart Title Company Texas Carpet Outlet Texoma Community Credit Union The Ember Shop Union Square Federal Credit Union Waggoner Carpet One Woodco Building Products THE PARADE OF HOMES COMMITTEE: Chairman John Harmon Cindy David Eric Nelson Jean Taylor Randy Pebworth Johnny McClane Scott Hollars President Barney Brock SPECIAL THANKS TO: Dennis Probst with Corlett Probst & Boyd for making the Parade map every year Tim Sawyer and Jennifer Blackwell of Saywer Printing & Promo for their hard work and patience as we put together the Housing Guide

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The North Texas Home Builders Association cannot say thank you enough for the great attitude member’s emitted at the May 8, 2014 General Membership Meeting after showing up for lunch and getting roped into a membership drive. Each attendee was given a different color napkin which represented the table they were to sit at. Each table of members then became a team competing to see which team could gain the most new members. Each member of the green team who won with 4 new members was rewarded with a $25.00 gift card to the Road House. In spite of a little confusion everyone began making numerous phone calls. Not everyone was fortunate enough to bring on a new member but the contacts made gives the association a great prospect list to follow up with. The camaraderie among attendees was fantastic and made for a great networking opportunity. WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE NTHBA PARADE OF HOMES CORPORATE SPONSOR: Builders Lumber Company KICK OFF LUNCH SPONSOR: Landmark Title Company DONATIONS FOR KICK OFF LUNCH SILENT AUCTION: Archer Title Company Guarantee Title Company Harmon & Holcomb Homes Jacksboro National Bank Landmark Title Company RWP Services Stewart Title Company The Ember Shop Woodco Supply PARADE ENTRIES: CLASSIC BUILDERS - 5624 ROSS CREEK LANE DENNIS COMPANY - 3435 ARROWHEAD DRIVE DOUGLAS CUSTOM HOMES - #4 MEADOW GREEN CT. HARMON & HOLCOMB HOMES - #4 JOY COURT HARMON & HOLCOMB HOMES - #24 MARGIE STREET KLASSE HOMES - #9 COPPER KETTLE CT. LANCE FRIDAY HOMES - 4819 FALCON CREST BLVD LANCE FRIDAY HOMES - 1730 WOODRIDGE DRIVE R.J. WACHSMAN HOMES - 4944 SPRING HILL DRIVE R.J. WACHSMAN HOMES - 5005 LANTANA DRIVE R.J. WACHSMAN HOMES - 3402 OXFORD LANE ADVERTISERS: ABC Supply Company Acme Brick American National Bank Atmos Energy Breegle Abbey Carpet & Floor Builders Lumber David Bedingfield Homes Ferguson Enterprises Ferguson-Veresh Fidelity Bank First Bank First National Bank of Wichita Falls Guarantee Title Company Hamilton Bryan Herring Bank

ADVERTISERS CONTINUED: Landmark Title Company Lantern House Lowe’s Morrison Supply Company Ozona National Bank RWP Services S & H Granite Sawyer Printing & Promo ServiceMaster of Wichita Falls Skyline Developers State National Bank of Texas Stewart Title Company Texas Carpet Outlet Texoma Community Credit Union The Ember Shop Union Square Federal Credit Union Waggoner Carpet One Woodco Building Products THE PARADE OF HOMES COMMITTEE: Chairman John Harmon Cindy David Eric Nelson Jean Taylor Randy Pebworth Johnny McClane Scott Hollars President Barney Brock SPECIAL THANKS TO: Dennis Probst with Corlett Probst & Boyd for making the Parade map every year Tim Sawyer and Jennifer Blackwell of Saywer Printing & Promo for their hard work and patience as we put together the Housing Guide

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Clean Water Act Proposal Skirts Federal Law,Harms Small Businesses

May 29, 2014 - A proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) redefining the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act would harm home building firms and evades the intent and the letter of the law to make the regulatory process less costly and more efficient for small businesses, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told Congress today.

Tom Woods, president of Blue Springs, Mo.-based Wood Custom Homes and NAHB’s first vice chairman, said the EPA and Corps overstepped their boundaries by certifying the proposed rule without complying with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), which requires federal agencies to review regulations for their impact on small businesses and consider less burdensome alternatives.

“By completely bypassing the RFA process, the agencies are not interested in hearing from the regulated community,” Woods testified before the House Small Business Committee. “Their only objective is to move this regulation closer to the finish line. For a rule of this magnitude, the small business voice must be heard and the agencies have failed to provide that platform.”

The claim by the EPA and the Corps that virtually anything could be a “tributary” if it is determined to have a bed, bank and an ordinary high-water mark could erroneously include manmade ditches, pipes, canals, dams, groundwater and isolated wetlands.

The rule also exacerbates the current regulatory confusion by adding new, undefined terms such as “floodplain” and “riparian area” to give regulators automatic federal jurisdiction over properties that contain isolated wetlands, ephemeral streams or any land features covered under the expansive definition of tributary.

“As a small business owner, this unpredictability will make it difficult for my business to comply and grow,” said Woods. “By falling well short of providing the clarity and certainty the construction industry seeks, the proposal could cause a slowdown in nationwide housing production that would harm state and local economies.”

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703 E. ScottWichita Falls, TX 76308

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Noting that Congress intended to create a partnership between the federal agencies and state governments to protect the nation’s water resources, Woods stated that the rule proposed by the federal agencies blatantly ignores this history of partnership and fails to recognize that there are limits on federal authority.

“As the former mayor of Blue Springs, Mo., I believe a key component of effective regulation is ensuring that local, state and federal agencies are cooperating, where possible, to streamline permitting requirements and are respecting the appropriate responsibilities of each level of government,” he said. “Importantly, more sensible

regulation will translate into job growth in the construction industry.”

Construction projects rely on efficient, timely and consis-tent permitting procedures and review processes under Clean Water Act programs. Builders and developers are generally ill-equipped to make their own jurisdictional determinations and must hire outside consultants to secure necessary permits and approval.

“This takes time and money,” said Woods. “Onerous permitting liabilities could delay or eventually kill a real estate deal. If the rule is finalized in its current form, the ability to sell, build, expand or retrofit structures or prop-erties will suffer notable setbacks, including added costs and delays for development and investment.

“I request that the agencies start over and develop a more meaningful and balanced rule that respects the spirit of the Regulatory Flexibility Act,” he added.

Items like these are why members need to get involved and speak out as well as continue to con-tribute to HOMEPAC and BuildPAC.

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Lowe’s - Members should visit www.LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877.435.2440 and register to save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable (LAR) purchases and free delivery on purchases over $500. Now Members save an additional 5% every day at the store when they mention the 5% at time of purchase and when using their LAR.

General Motors - $500 exclusive private offer on most Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. Business Owners receive a $1000 private offer on select vehicles and may also qualify for additional incentives, visit www.nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo to find out more.

UPS Savings Program & YRC Freight - UPS discounts of up to 36% on a broad portfolio of shipping services including air letters & packages, ground shipments, international imports and exports. Savings of at least 70% on less-than-truckload shipments 150 lbs. or more with UPS Freight and YRC Freight. Please visit www.1800members.com/NAHB or call 1.800.MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377) for more information.

TransFirst (formerly Solveras) - Complete payment solutions with proven savings of 16% per year average. Web/mobile tools, credit card and eCheck processing, check services and more. Free "Savings Analysis" offered to NAHB members by calling 800.613.0148 or visit www.TransFirstAssociation.com/NAHB.

Dell - Up to 30% off on top of the line Dell computers. Call 800.695.8133 and Mention NAHB or visit www.dell.com/nahb

Liberty Mutual – Auto and Home Insurance call 1.800.531.3398 or visit www.libertymutual.com/nahb

Hertz - Up to 20% off on rental cars and FREE Gold Plus Rewards membership. Visit www.hertz.com/nahbor call 800.654.2200 and use CDP# 51046.

Avis - Up to 25% off rental cars and FREE Avis Preferred Service membership at www.avis.com/nahb or call 800.331.1212 and use AWD code G572900

Budget - Up to 20% off rental cars and FREE Budget Fastbreak at www.budget.com/nahb or call 800.283.4387 and use BCD code Z536900

Hewlett Packard - Discounts: 9% notebooks, 5% printers/scanners, 7% handhelds, 12% workstations,16% servers, 12% storage, 6% third party options (over 10,000 items), plus free ground shipping. To place your order call 1.888.202.4488 and mention pass code "NAHB" or visit www.hp.com/go/nahb

Office Depot - 10% off all delivery orders. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Call 800.274.2753 mention NAHB membership or visit www.officedepot.com/nahb

Omaha Steaks - Save 10% off all online promotions. This discount is in addition to any online specials. www.OSincentives.com/promo/nahb

Endless Vacation Rentals - 25% discount on over 200,000 vacation rentals worldwide. Destinations include the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe & more. Call 877.782.9387 and Mention you are a NAHB Member at time of reservation or go to www.endlessvacationrentals.com/nahb

Wyndham Hotel Group - 15% off the best available rate at over 7,400 hotels, resorts. Mention ID 8000002688 at time of reservation. 877.670.7088. Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the Wyndham logo to find out more

FTD - 20% off floral arrangements and gifts at www.ftd.com/nahb or call 800.SEND.FTD use code 17421

NAHB Career Center www.nahb.org/careers - 20% off of standard rates for job posting & 15% off other HR services