northern kentucky builder may 2014

May 2014

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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INSIDE THIS EDITION...4 ................................. Letter from Brian Miller, Executive Vice President

5 .............................................................................Membership Update

6........................................................................ Millennium Club Update

8 ................................................................. 51st ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

12 ..........................................CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!

14..............................“Unmask the Talent” 2013 SAM Awards Luncheon

16.................... Political Housing Club Supports Candidates for May 20th

17 .................. Environmental Expert Informs Land Development Council

18.......................................................... 8th Annual Builder Reatlor Bash

20 ..........................................................................2014 Table Top Night

25............................................... Senate Minority Leader Visits With HBA

27.........................................Housing Day at the Capital a Huge Success

30.................................................... Northern Kentucky Building Permits

31.............................................................................. Calendar of Events

On the cover, members of the Golf Outing Committee: L-R: Ginger Morris, Nielson &Sherry, PSC; Scott Becker, Reading Rock’s Fireside; Watson Jones, C.K. AshInsurance; Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring, CommitteeChair; Tina Van Sant, 360 American Title Services and Jerry Moser, HonoraryLifetime HBA Member.

The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

www.HomeBuildersNKY.com

The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern

Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and

visibility of the construction industry and the members of the

organization through advocacy, communication, education

and political action.

The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’

Guide is a special edition of the Northern KY Builder. Northern

Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders

Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger,

Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern

Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers,

general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,®

architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All

rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed

permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern

Kentucky is strictly prohibited.

phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393

email [email protected]

2014 Board of DirectorsJames Kegley, PresidentAdam Chaney, Immediate Past PresidentJason Yeager, Vice PresidentTom Spille, Secretary/TeasurerWalt Dunlevy, Associate PresidentArt Fischesser, Associate Vice PresidentPaul Metzger, Land Development Council PresidentJennifer Hennessey, Sales & Marketing Council PresidentPhil Drees, Builder DirectorBill Cullen, Builder DirectorSteve Brunson, Associate DirectorBeth Aderholt-Grindley, Associate DirectorBrian C. Jones, Associate DirectorPatrick Townsend, Associate Director

HBA StaffBrian A. Miller, Executive Vice PresidentJanis Beard, Membership DirectorMelanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events, Sales & MarketingThomas Napier, Director of Professional DevelopmentHolly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator


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Membership: The Lifeblood of Our Association – Recruit Just One!When we talk about membership we talk about numbers. How many members do we have? How many active members are there? How many do we have versus another HBA? We want you to know that membership is more than a number. Do you only do business with a member of the HBA? I do. Membership is the lifeblood of our association. Remember to only do business with a member of the HBA and encourage all of your business associates to do the exact same. Here’s why…

Without members there wouldn’t be any advocacy. As a result the cost of doing business in Northern Kentucky would skyrocket for our industry. Regulations would be far more oppressive than they are today. The economy would fall apart.

Without members we wouldn’t be politically active. Legislators, Mayors, County Judges/Executive, and Commissioners would care not about your industry. Laws would be created that would increase the cost to your business astronomically. Cities and Counties would turn a blind eye to the benefits that housing brings their governments. Housing is where jobs go when they are off the clock.

Without members we couldn’t educate. There would be no trade school at the HBA, training hundreds of today’s and tomorrow’s skilled trades people so that we can develop our workforce. There wouldn’t be the ability to educate the members about the latest business practices, how to estimate, how to sell, how to run a successful business.

Without members we couldn’t communicate. We wouldn’t be able to tell your story to the public and the story of our active members to the membership at large. There would be no message about the importance of construction, how it is a noble and worthwhile profession, how we need more workers today, how regulations and business unfriendly laws hurt you and those in your industry, how the association can provide opportunities to grow your business, make new business contacts and friends.

Without members we couldn’t connect you with your customers. There would be no HomeFest, no Cavalcade of Homes and no Tour of Remodeled Homes. There wouldn’t be any opportunity in Northern Kentucky to find a distilled audience of homebuyers, remodeling clients and home improvement enthusiasts. There would be no business to business events such as Table Top Night, the Golf Outing, Associates Outing, Economic Updates, Mix & Mingles, Sales Seminars, and on and on.

Without members there would be no cost savings in workers compensation insurance, avoidance of Obamacare, GMC savings, Verizon discounts, office supplies, shipping savings and on and on.

Without membership none of this is possible for membership is the foundation, the bedrock and the lifeblood of our industry. May and October are our membership drive months. We ask that every member recruit a member. Imagine what services we could offer you, the opportunities to grow your business, protect you from regulations, encourage smart laws and discourage poor laws, grow our workforce to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s construction industry, new and exciting consumer shows, a greater public message, a more commanding seat at the table to represent you.

To download a membership application go to www.hbanky.com/membership. Remember if every member recruits one new member you will see the rewards quickly. Sure there’s fun chances to win prizes and cash for recruiting members but that’s not the true meaning of membership. The true meaning of membership is the possibilities we can all achieve to serve you better and grow your business. To do that we need members… the lifeblood of our association. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Brian A. MillerExecutive Vice PresidentHome Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

MEMBER MIX & MINGLE:Keller Williams Realty Services

Ft. Mitchell, KY

NEW MEMBERS

ION/APEX ELECTRICJeff Kennedy31 Girard StreetFlorence, Kentucky 41042859-918-6644Business: Electrical Contractor

REROOF AMERICAN CONTRACTORSDanny SHobe71 Cavalier Blvd, Suite 302Florence, Kentucky 41042859-282-1089Business: Roofing, siding, basement systems

MISSING IN ACTION

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WELCOME BACK

If you do business with any of the missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA!

We are truly happy to have your support and membership! The following companies are once again members of HBANKY.

New Member Orientation is not only for the new members who are recruited throughout the year, but also for members who have never attended a New Member Orientation. If you have a new representative, encourage them to attend one of these orientations. They will be amazed at the benefits and services the Home Builders Association provide for their members. Next New Member Orientation is Wednesday, May 28th at 3:30 pm at the Home Builders Association office.

LEE MARTINVector SecurityPosition: Account Rep.Community I live in: Independence, KYMy favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Meeting clientsMy reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Networking & eventsSomething unique about my company is: A+ at Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List, 40-yr sister company of Philadelphia Contributorship, first fire & casualty company started by Ben Franklin

CHAD IREYB & I Group, Inc.Position: Vice PresidentCommunity I live in: Covington, KYMy favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Be outsideMy reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Insurance, networking, continuing educationSomething unique about my company is: Only trail building firm in area.

Building Systems ErectorsKent Daniels ConstructionFour Seasons Tent RentalGutter Magician of NKYHarmling Equipment ServicesJTCB Painting & Wall CoveringJuliet Homes, LLCWynnCo., Inc.

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N O R T H E R N K E N T U C K Y N O R T H E R N K E N T U C K Y MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

Join us at the SMC Member Mix & Mingle! It’s a great opportunity to network!FREE EVENT! Appetizers & Beverages provided -Door PrizesReservations Required by Tuesday, June 3, 2014Call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail [email protected]

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Ernst ConcreteFischer Homes

Florence Nursery & LandscapingFlorida Tile, Inc.

Grant Co. /Gallatin Co. ConcreteKelly Bros. Lumber

Kentucky Federal Savings & LoanKentucky FluidAir, Inc.

L & N Federal Credit UnionLogan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Agency

M & W Excavation Co., Inc.Steve Powell, Realty Executive Select.

Sims-Lohman Fine Kitchens & GraniteThelen Associates, Inc.

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Monday, June 16, 2014Triple Crown Country Club10:00 am Shotgun Start$175 per golfer or $700 per foursomeIncludes Golf with Cart, Lunch, Dinner , Door Prizes and Beer on the course!Don’t play golf, but want to join in the fun? $15 for lunch and Dinner $25 (includes Beer & Soft Drinks) or spend the whole day hanging out with us for $35.

Need a little help? Mulligan’s available for only $5 or $20 per foursome.

Remember to bring a little cash for Extra Curriculum Skill games along the course.

Prizes awarded for 1st & 2nd Place Teams, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin.

Once again a “Best Ball Scramble” Don’t golf ? Don’t worry! All you have to do is make your club come in contact with the ball, be able to carry the ball to the leading position on your team, hit again, and find three other players willing to accept this method of play. In other words, all players hit their ball, play their next shot from the best position, hit the best ball of their team and one score is recorded for the team. It’s so easy and so much fun!

Reservations are a must for golf, lunch and dinner. For reservations, contact Janis Beard at 859-331-9500. Reservations made for golf, lunch or dinner and not cancelled by June 6th will be charged.

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!Golf Hole SponsorshipsTee and Green Sponsor - $150 each (10% discount if paid by May 9th)

Door Prize Sponsor$25, $50, $75, $100 or $200

Golf Outing Sponsors Receive• Prominent signage at the golf

course and in NKY BUILDER Magazine. Exposure to the golfers and HBA members attending the event.

• Ability to hand out goodies and prizes with your company name and logos to all golfers.

• Chance to network with golfers as they are waiting to tee off or sink their putt.

• Enjoy the day out of the office with fellow HBA members and friends!

For Golf Hole or Door Prize Sponsorships, contact Janis Beard at 859-331-9500 or e-mail [email protected]

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“Unmask the Talent” 2013 SAM Awards Luncheon

The 2013 SAM Awards Luncheon “Unmask the Talent” was held on March 21st at the Radisson Hotel in Covington to celebrate the accomplishments of our sales and marketing professionals in new homes sales, marketing and remodeling on both sides of the river. Master of Ceremonies, Sheree Paolello, WLWT New 5, was a very gracious and knowledgeable hostess for this event. Once again the entries and participation was up over last

year’s numbers. Thank you to all who submitted entries and congratulations to all the winners!

2013 NORTHERN KENTUCKY CORPORATE AWARD WINNERSBest Brochure of the Year - Triple Crown Developers, LLC – Winner’s Circle ParkBest Special Promotion of the Year - L & N Federal Credit UnionSocial Marketing Program of the Year – Cutter ConstructionBest Interior Merchandising Detached Single Family Model Sales Price of $250,000-$499,999 – Drees Homes, The HarperBest Detached Single Family Floor Plan with an Average Sales Price of $249,999-$499,999 – Potterhill Homes, The Sinatra at Pond CreekBest Remodeling Project, Bath $49,999 & Under - Cutter Construction Best Remodeling Project, Renovation $149,999 & Under - Cutter ConstructionBest Green Home of the Year - Potterhill Homes , The Sinatra at Pond CreekBest Land Planned Community of the Year - Triple Crown Developers, LLCRookie of the Year - Amy Kennedy, Potterhill Homes

2013 INDIVIDUAL SALES PERFORMANCE ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD WINNERS

1 Million Dollar Bronze WinnersRyan Clendenin, Huff Realtor, 1.1 Vickie House, Re/Max Affiliates, 1.4Dianna Caldwell, Re/Max Affiliate, 1.4Dave Barnes, Fischer Homes, 1.6Linda Padgett, Sibcy Cline, 1.6Stephanie Consola, Fischer Homes, 1.7John Lorms, Re/Max Affiliates, 1.8Len Harvey, Fischer Homes, 1.8Jewel Buckley, Coldwell Banker, 1.8Tasha Klaber-Flood, Sibcy Cline, 1.9Jarron Fischer, Fischer Homes, 1.9

2 Million Dollar Bronze WinnersJon Weaver, Keller Williams, 2Lea Ann Crigler, Fischer Homes, 2.2

James Robert Ferguson, Keller Williams, 2.5Deborah Tarvin, Drees Homes, 2.6Cindy Hahn, Coldwell Banker West Shell, 2.8Gail Moe, Fischer Homes, 2.9

3 Million Dollar Silver WinnersEsther Mack, Fischer Homes, 3Becky Baird, Keller Williams, 3.2Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline, 3.3Fellie Scites, Fischer Homes, 3.5Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline, 3.8

4 Million Dollar Silver WinnersDiane Wojcik, Fischer Homes, 4.5Amy Kennedy, Potterhill Homes, 4.7

5 Million Dollar Gold WinnersTim Cheek, Maronda Homes, 5.4Taffie Francis, Drees Homes, 5.7

6 Million Dollar Gold WinnersAdam Dirkhising, Fischer Homes, 6.6

7 Million Dollar Gold WinnersDiana Kuchera, Drees Homes, 7.3

10 Million Dollar Platinum Winners and OverMelanie Millson, Drees Homes, 12Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes, 12.9 Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, 16.2

Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, won the 2013 Medallion Award for Top Builder Rep. in volume, 16.2 Million. Mark

was also the winner of the 2013 Pinnacle Award for Top Builder Rep. in units with 47 units sold.

2013 Excalibur Award Winner, Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes, 44.4 Million. The recipient of the Excalibur Award for

Lifetime Achievement must have received the 5 Million Dollar Gold Award for five consecutive years including 2013.

The 2013 Medallion & Pinnacle Award Sponsor, Laquinta Strickland, L & N Federal Credit Union, presents Cindy

Shetterly, Sibcy Cline Realtors, the Medallion & Pinnacle award for Top REALTOR in Volume and Units. Cindy was also the 2013 Off-Site Realtor of the Year with 3.8 Million.

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Political Housing Club Supports Candidates for May 20th Primary Election

The voting members of the Political Housing Club of Northern Kentucky interviewed 26 candidates running for

public office. The candidates they interviewed ranged from statewide office seekers to local Mayor and County Attorney contenders. Prior to the interviews candidates submitted questionnaires that addressed serious issues facing your industry. These questionnaires were reviewed by the voting members of the PAC. The committee did not interview candidates that have a challenger in the general election in most cases but will do so after the voters in the primary elections decide the outcome of those races. The interviews lasted over two days. In a follow-up meeting that same week the voting members of

the committee decided to support the candidates to the right.

Please consider voting for these individuals in the primary election on May 20th. These candidates have been thoroughly vetted by the voting members of the PAC and are believed to be the best choices for your industry in Northern Kentucky. Also, remember that not all candidates in all races were interviewed as those with opposition in the general election will be interviewed after the primary election. Many thanks go out to the many individuals who have been involved in our PAC fundraising, interviews, and political action. Your industry is far stronger with you involved.

PAC Supports the following candidates:Brandon Voelker, Kentucky Senate 24Addia Wuchner, Kentucky Representative 66Dennis Keene, Kentucky Representative 67John Schickel, Kentucky Senate 11Steve Arlinghaus, Kenton County Judge ExecutiveKris Knochelman, Kenton County Judge ExecutiveDan Bell, Kenton County CommissionerJon Draud, Kenton County CommissionerJoe Nienaber, Kenton County CommissionerGary Moore, Boone County Judge ExecutiveAdam Chaney, Boone County CommissionerCharlie Walton, Boone County CommissionerMike Little, Independence Mayor

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May 21st – Joint LDC/OVDC annual meeting – Randal O’Toole, Senior Fellow, The CATO Institute, urban growth, public land, and transportation issues – sponsored by Bayer Becker and DBL Law (2 sponsorships remaining)O’Toole’s latest book is American Nightmare: How Government Undermines The Dream of Homeownership. O’Toole is the author of numerous Cato papers. He has also written for Regulation magazine as well as op-eds and articles for numerous other national journals and newspapers. O’Toole travels extensively and has spoken about free-market environmental issues in dozens of cities. An Oregon native, O’Toole was educated in forestry at Oregon State University and in economics at the University of Oregon.

June 18th –Annual SD1 meeting– sponsored by Pella Windows & Republic Bank Come learn about the latest in regulations, best management practices, developer mandates, and the future of SD1 at this informative meeting.

August 20th – Infrastructure Partners Roundtable - Sponsored by Citizens Bank (1 sponsorship remaining)Come and discuss issues facing development with everyone involved in the process in Northern Kentucky. Learn about changes in regulations, specifications, and processes from the entire development community in Northern Kentucky. See how the sharing of information can help improve everyone’s understanding of development and the challenges the community faces.

October 15th – State of the Counties – sponsored by Cardinal Engineering & Republic Bank Come hear about what is happening in the various counties in Northern Kentucky. Whether it is the next commercial project, road project, county and city regulation, economic development and workforce development progress this is the place to be to hear from the elected officials from the counties in our area.

December 17th – NKY Caucus – sponsored by Len Riegler Blacktop, Inc. & Republic Bank Meet the Northern Kentucky Caucus from our state delegation. Participate in the discussion as leaders of the LDC, the HBA and members of the State & Local Government Committee present our association’s positions to the lawmakers that make a difference for Northern Kentucky. Learn what to expect in the 2015 General Assembly and make your voice heard as a participant in our industry’s future.

Environmental Expert Informs Land Development Council

On April 16th Scott Smith, Smith Management Group, gave the Land Development Council an update on the State of Stormwater and the Development Community. The event was sponsored by Citizens Bank and Viox & Viox, Inc. Scott Smith founded Smith Management

Group in 1989 to focus on environmental management issues facing industry and business in the US and Canada. At that time, Scott had been solving problems from water to air issues, from Texas to Ontario, for more than 15 years. Over time he has added industrial hygiene, health & safety services to help his clients address workplace issues. Scott served as Deputy Director of the Energy and Environment Cabinet under Governor Ernie Fletcher. Along the way, he translated his ability to connect with government, both on the regulatory side and in the legislative arena, to build a government services practice. And as energy has become so important to us all, he has learned to solve problems and find practical, environmentally sound solutions to the increasing need for energy.

Scott’s presentation included the draft proposed rulemaking by USEPA to define “waters of the US”, as well as the pending update of the Kentucky Construction General Permit as well as changes with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Endangered Species Act.

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Say Goodbye to Old Man Winter...

Hello Spring Break! The Annual Builder Realtor® Bash was a fantastic way to welcome spring and

“Say goodbye to Old Man winter”! We had a record number of REALTORS® who attended this year and connected with Northern Kentucky builders, developers, sponsors and other REALTORS®.

Congratulations to Fischer Homes who won the Best Decorated Exhibit again this year. They had everything a tropical beach would offer. “Thank You” to Kellie Bailey who created the Realtors® sand buckets to promote the event at the real estate offices. Also, a “Thank You” to Pat Parshall who made sure the buckets were all delivered with all the sand in the and to Anita Kosco, Drees Homes, who provided the delicious rum punch for the event.

A Special “Thank You” to our Event Sponsors! Your participation makes this event possible!

Kellie Bailey, Fischer Homes and Kimberly Cole-Stallsworth, Keller Williams

James Kegley, HBA President, B.O.L.D. Homes speaks with a REALTOR® during the event

Gold Sponsor – Kentucky Federal Savings & Loan

Fifth Third Mortgage

Susan Holland and Jessica Asbury, Potterhill Homes

Arlinghaus Builders

Nielson & Sherry, PSC

L & N Federal Credit Union

Fischer Homes, Best Decorated Exhibit winner

8TH ANNUAL BUILDER REATLOR BASH

Thanks to our Sponsors!

The 8th Annual Sponsorships Still Available 859-331-9500

Join the NKY builders and realtors and…

Wednesday, April 16th 4:00 – 7:00

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RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW!! Builders get 1st option on booth rentals!

Exhibit Space Fees: $150 Standard Booth Booths sold on 1st come/1st serve basis

Call today!! 859-331-9500

Each exhibitor is required to bring a door prize valued at $25 to be used in realtor’s drawing.

Thank you to our sponsors: GOLD SILVER


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Big Turnout and Big Fun

The 2014 HBANKY Table Top Night, sponsored by Florida Tile, at Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cincinnati was

a big success! For those of you who attended, thanks for making this another record night for Table Top. With thirty of HBA’s most prestigious vendors, great food and unlimited networking this event is a night to remember.

Being a member of HBA is no gamble. Our members are the best! The sponsor’s and vendor’s for TTN compiled a generous pile of prizes. A drawing took place every three minutes! Mike Eubanks our honorary emcee did an outstanding job.

This awesome networking event would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of the Committee members and volunteers. These individuals plan for many months to assure every aspect of the evening will be the best possible event. The HBA staff could not possibly achieve this level of greatness without Chairperson Cheryl Stegman and her committee.

We are most grateful to our sponsors who made it possible to produce an event that was economical for all HBA members to attend. HBA would like to thank Florida Tile for their numerous years as the title sponsor. Other sponsors include Pella, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, America’s Floor Source, American Mortgage, Arronco, Berk’s Landscaping, Cincinnati Glass Block, Nisbet Brower, Rite Rug,

Wiseway, ESSROC, Star Building Materials, PPG, Cox Media, Heliotrope Design, L&N Federal Credit Union, Watson Gravel, PostNet and Chaney for Boone County Commissioner.

If you missed this Table Top Night, you will not want to miss Table Top Night in 2015! Cheryl and her committee promises to present a bigger and better event.

2014 TABLE TOP NIGHT


Silver Sponsors - Concrete Surface and Design,

Decks by Design, Forest Park Roofing and Signarama.

Speaker: Ryan Taft, Jeff Shore Group Wednesday, May 21st

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington, Kentucky 5:30 Social Hour, 6:30 Dinner, 7:30 Keynote Speaker

$40 per person or a table of 10 for $350 Ryan Taft will share several action steps you can use today to accelerate the sales cycle by

enhancing your buyer’s emotional altitude. He will peek inside the mind of an active prospect, discovering the factors that cause emotion to rise and fall during the course of the sales cycle.

Don’t miss this lively discussion and relevent information.

EMOTIONAL ALTITUDEThree Keys to Accelerating the Sales Cycle

Ryan Taft, SCI Certified Sales Trainer is the former National Sales Training Manager for KB Homes and a licensed Realtor® Arizona. Ryan is consumed with a passion for helping others achieve breakthrough results in sales, business and life. With a career spanning two decades training and coaching sales teams from call centers to new home sales to Realtors®. Ryan combines his knowledge of human performance, psychology and sales skills development to deliver extraordinarily engaging, energizing and insightful training experiences that drive peak performance at all levels. Ryan is a member of the National Speaker’s Association and frequent contributor to leading industry publications.

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POLITICS

Senate Minority Leader Visits With HBA

On Monday April the 14th the HBA was pleased to welcome US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to

Northern Kentucky. A good crowd was on hand to discuss issues with the Senator. Questions ranged from environmental regulations to the funding of the Brent Spence Bridge. Prior to the meeting the HBA was pleased to support Senator McConnell with a contribution from BUILDPAC. BUILDPAC Trustee Bill Hodges, HBA of Lexington, presented the donation to the Senator’s reelection campaign.

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COMMUNITY

Housing Day at the Capital a Huge Success

Over 70 members from around the state gathered at the Capital in Frankfort to advocate on your behalf with the

general assembly. The morning began with an issues briefing where the crowd on hand heard from our HBA of Kentucky President , Jon Wilson, and their Executive Vice President, Bob Weiss, on the important issues of the day and up to date actions on bills that were going through the Capital.

Many of the bills we addressed concerned saving you time and money with workers compensation insurance reporting and monitoring. One bill we were successful in stopping would have doubled the amount of money attorneys could collect from workers compensation cases, including employer fees. A bill that was set to create a roofer’s licensure program was halted as our many members

have some serious concerns on the complexity and cost of the bill. We will be meeting with members of the Kentucky Roofing Contractors Association to attempt to work out a compromise during the interim between now

and the next general assembly. Thanks go to the many members that attended

the Housing Day at the Capital and volunteer to keep your HBA at the forefront of the legislators’ minds in Frankfort.


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MARCH ‘14 SINGLE FAMILY # MODULAR

HOMES # MULTI FAMILY # CONDOS # COMMERCIAL # COMMERCIAL

REMODELING # RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

BOONE 29 $4,804,708 3 $497,640 22 $25,605,385 43 $496,028

CAMPBELL 4 $334,611 1 $475,000 0 $0

KENTON 23 $4,091,909 4 $43,305 1 $2,736,100 20 $1,756,383 22 $3,307,412

GRANT

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TOTAL 56 $9,231,228 0 $0 4 $43,305 3 $497,640 1 $2,736,100 43 $27,836,768 65 $3,803,440




BOONE 39 $6,657,673 36 $2,124,144 4 $600,000 6 $2,936,288 45 $6,925,267 51 $1,132,572

CAMPBELL 5 $907,555 5 $850,000 6 $130,653 6 $152,000

KENTON 24 $4,096,422 2 $430,000 1 $800,000 20 $2,080,347 23 $385,691

GRANT 1 $398,000 1 $90,000 1 $275,000 1 $80,000

CARROLLTON

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MASON 1 $80,000 1 $5,000 3 $217,350

OWEN

TOTAL 70 $12,139,650 1 $90,000 44 $3,409,144 4 $600,000 7 $3,736,288 72 $9,411,267 84 $1,967,613

JAN-MAR '14 147 $23,385,495 0 $0 22 $3,604,614 6 $1,586,800 6 $24,580,791 117 $52,426,580 192 $5,524,870

JAN-MAR '13 158 $26,438,669 1 $90,000 65 $20,323,244 10 $2,699,999 10 $5,786,288 181 $26,876,920 203 $4,071,084

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BOONE 29 $4,804,708 3 $497,640 22 $25,605,385 43 $496,028

CAMPBELL 4 $334,611 1 $475,000 0 $0

KENTON 23 $4,091,909 4 $43,305 1 $2,736,100 20 $1,756,383 22 $3,307,412

GRANT

CARROLLTON

GALLATIN

MASON

OWEN

TOTAL 56 $9,231,228 0 $0 4 $43,305 3 $497,640 1 $2,736,100 43 $27,836,768 65 $3,803,440




BOONE 39 $6,657,673 36 $2,124,144 4 $600,000 6 $2,936,288 45 $6,925,267 51 $1,132,572

CAMPBELL 5 $907,555 5 $850,000 6 $130,653 6 $152,000

KENTON 24 $4,096,422 2 $430,000 1 $800,000 20 $2,080,347 23 $385,691

GRANT 1 $398,000 1 $90,000 1 $275,000 1 $80,000

CARROLLTON

GALLATIN

MASON 1 $80,000 1 $5,000 3 $217,350

OWEN

TOTAL 70 $12,139,650 1 $90,000 44 $3,409,144 4 $600,000 7 $3,736,288 72 $9,411,267 84 $1,967,613

JAN-MAR '14 147 $23,385,495 0 $0 22 $3,604,614 6 $1,586,800 6 $24,580,791 117 $52,426,580 192 $5,524,870

JAN-MAR '13 158 $26,438,669 1 $90,000 65 $20,323,244 10 $2,699,999 10 $5,786,288 181 $26,876,920 203 $4,071,084

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Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA

Board of Directors Meeting,3:30 - 5 pm, HBA

Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 - 3:30 pm, HBA

Remodelers Issues,12:00 pm, HBA


Member Mix & Mingle ,5:30-8 pm, Keller Williams


HomeFest Committee Meeting , 10 am - 12 pm, Triple Crown Winners

Circle Park

SMC Board of Governors, noon, HBA

Golf Outing Committee, 12:30 pm, HBA

State and Local Government Committee, noon, HBA

State and Local Government Committee, noon, HBA

Memorial Day - Office Closed Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

New Member Orientation, 3:30 pm, HBA

Finance Committee Meeting, 9-10 am, HBA

Ambassador Club, Noon, HBA

Cavalcade of Homes Committee Meeting,

noon, HBA

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00 am, HBA

LDC Annual SD1 Update - sponsored by Pella Windows,

12 - 1:30 pm, HBA

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00 am, HBA

LDC/OVDC Annual Premier Event - Randal O’Toole, Se-

nior Fellow, CATO Institute,3 - 5 pm, Hofbrauhaus

Newport

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

51st Annual HBA Golf

Outing, 10 am - 7 pm, Triple Crown Country Club

Membership Drive, 1 - 5 pm, HBA

Membership/Retention Meeting, 11:30 am, HBA

Membership Drive,8 am – Noon, HBA

SMC Board of Governors, noon, HBA

NAHB Spring Board and Legislative Conference


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