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Action News The Official Publication of the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association 2175 N. Cullen Ave. Evansville, IN 47715 812-479-6026 www.SIBAonline.org February 2016 Upcoming Events IBA Legislative Conference February 1st SIBA Board Meeting February 9th Membership Meeting February 9th Page 6 Lunch and Codes February 17th 2016 SIBA President, Brian Murphy, (left) presents 2015 SIBA Spring Tour of Homes President, Aaron Miller, with a plaque of recognition. Miller March 5-6 wished Murphy all the best as 2016 President. Page 13 Spring Tour of Homes! March 5-6, Noon-4pm more on page 13 TOUR OF Advertise with HOMES the Parade! pages 18-19 “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt” Charles M. Schulz Providing Safe, Affordable Housing Since 1948 Page 2 FEBRUARY 2016 EDITION ACTION NEWS ACTION NEWS is the Official Publication of the Southwestern Indiana Builders Association Advertising Information available upon request. 2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS SIBA STAFF SIBA REMODELERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bill Pedtke PARADE OF HOMES E-mail: [email protected] Matt Reinbrecht, Reinbrecht Homes Michelle Ferrero, Ferguson EVENTS COORDINATOR FALL TOUR OF HOMES Jamie A. Elliott Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc. E-mail: [email protected] SPRING TOUR OF HOMES Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc ACTION NEWS GOLF OUTING 2016 DEADLINES EXECUTIVE OFFICES Danny Davis, Davis Homes 2175 N. Cullen Avenue CODES Issue Deadline Evansville, Indiana 47715 Ron Dauby, Dauby Construction, Inc. February January 15 Phone: 812-479-6026 POLITICAL ACTION March February 12 Fax: 812-479-6340 Carl Shepherd, Shepherd Construction April March 18 Office Hours: May April 15 SCHOLARSHIP 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June May 20 Bill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc. Website: July June 17 August July 15 www.SIBAonline.org QABS Mike Zehner, Zehner Contracting, LLC September August 19 October September 16 2016 OFFICERS November October 21 President STATE DIRECTORS December November 18 January 2017 December 16 Brian Murphy, Murphy Homes Bill Badger, Sr. Vice President Bill Kattman SPECS Aaron Miller Matt Reinbrecht, Reinbrecht Homes Ad Size Width Height Treasurer Brian Murphy Kenny Reinbrecht 1/9-Page 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" Jeff May, First Security Bank 1/4-Page 5" x 4 3/4" Keith Scheessele Secretary 1/2-Page 7 1/2" x 4 3/4" Mike Zehner 2/3-Page 5" x 9 3/4" Jeff Lancaster, Exquisite Homes Full / Insert 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" IBA LIFE DIRECTORS Immediate Past President All artwork, logos, photos and graphics must be Aaron Miller, Barrington Development Alan Bosma Damien Scheessele in black and white or grayscale format. Executive Director Ron Dauby David Schroeder Bill Pedtke Bob Hatfield *Carl Shepherd 2016 RATES *Steve Heidorn Ted Ubelhor Size 1X 3X 6X 12X Legal Counsel * denotes Past State President Shannon Frank, Kahn, Dees, Donovan, & Kahn 1/9 $38 $115 $231 $462 1/4 $62 $186 $372 $744 NATIONAL DIRECTORS 1/2 $77 $231 $462 $924 2/3 $139 $417 $834 $1680 Carl Shepherd (Life Director) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Full $150 $450 $900 $1800 Full Color Back Cover = $350/mth BUILDERS ASSOCIATES Shane Clements Tim Arnold The information provided in this publication is for informational purposes only. Ron Dauby Scott Bowman Due to complexities of applicable building codes, construction applications, and facts specific Matt Dubord Eric Feagley to each situation, individuals should consult with a qualified contractor regarding specific construction needs or concerns. Jon Elpers Andy Miles James Hatfield Ann Marie Schapker SIBA does not guarantee acceptance by any member nor does it guarantee any products or David Rahman services offered by MMIC or Logan Lavelle & Hunt. SIBA recommends that members perform Matt Reinbrecht their own due diligence and consult with appropriate advisors regarding all insurance products and programs. ACTION NEWS FEBRUARY 2016 EDITION Page 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT permit in Beverly Hills where about that when you are buying you will be writing a check for lots in a new subdivision and the by six figures for the building permit same lot costs $1,800.00 more Brian alone. These diverse conversations because of the loss of buildable Murphy give me pause to reflect on what space and increased pavement that 2016 SIBA value I get from the process’ the developer has incurred. So when President that I am expected to follow in we talk about membership and why just building a home here in SW be a member-a member who recruits Indiana. My conclusion- we have and asks others in our industry to it pretty good here in SW Indiana. support what we do as essentially With our first real dose of winter Are there hoops to jump thru? a Lobbying organization for our weather having visited us here in Am I expected to know how to industry. Learn some talking points. SW Indiana; I am quick to think build a house? Do I have to get How many sprinkler systems do you about warmer weather, greener inspections? The answer, YES! install last year in those 20 homes grass, and inevitably the notion Im ok with it what is expected of you built? “Oh zero, so that saved that there are better places to me and my business, especially you what? $2,500.00 per house?” So be building, remodeling, and when I am told of how long you your membership pays and it could developing real estate. Having may have to sit tight while an pay more if you could bring one just spent entirely too much time inspector gets to you in Chicago more contractor, plumber, supplier looking at the latest and greatest or New York. Is this by mistake? into becoming a member. We have presented at the International Have the stars and Ohio river had it good as an Industry the past 10 Builders Show from Jan.19-21 in aligned to provide a low stress years on the state legislative level. Las Vegas, I found myself talking environment which is financially Consider our neighbors to the west to builders, developers, suppliers reasonable for me to develop whom have adopted many Dept. and tradesman from all over the property and build a house? of Energy standards for building. country and in a few instances The answer-NO. The Southwest OUCH! Is what I say when even from Norway, Australia, and Hong Indiana Builders Association, and trying to put a price tag to many of Kong. One question I like to pose the Indiana Builders Association the things that this standard creates. is something to the effect of what has made it its mission to make So I encourage all of you. Bring are the regulatory “fees” that sure that regulatory and legislative in one more member! Contribute you are faced with in your area? issues do not get passed without to our local and State Building What is the zoning process like? making it known that there will Political Action Committes. It is What is plan review like for you be consequences to our business, the individual member whom does in your area. The answer, which our employees, and in the end, our the most and when we multiply our is often broken down between buyer/customer. efforts our industry saves. a rural environment and a more Just recently the notion of metropolitan area goes from the increased cul-de-sac has become Happy Building and I’ll laissez faire in rural areas with a topic that Area Plan is pushing see you in warmer weather. small townships often requiring to see come to fruition under the you to merely register for a small guise of school bus safety and Cordially- fee and sending you on your firetruck functionallity. SIBA is Brian Murphy, way. front and center and making sure President SIBA 2016 Think of Chandler’s polite this doesn’t just become law of suggestion that all peddlers must the land. And for those of you register with town hall.) To the reading this that think that larger likes of pulling a remodeling cul-de-sacs are noproblem. Think Page 4 FEBRUARY 2016 EDITION ACTION NEWS Membership At Work For YOU Your SIBA Membership works for your business at the local, state and national levels. Here are some updates on key issues. SIBA Updates • Board of Directors (Jan 12) The SIBA board elected Ron Dauby to fill a vacant position, and approved memberships for New Urban Homes, Royal Crest Homes, Boonville Natural Gas, and GoodCents. Next scheduled meeting is February 9. • Lunch and Codes (Jan 20) Builders and Code Officials met and discussed Certificates of Occupancy and the website that allows builders to see if inspections are completed; a Vectren rep will be asked to attend L&C, the QABS program has proven itself once again; Floodplain elevations for new homes; Permitting for maintenance projects; and when is a permit required? • Parade Preview (Jan 12) SIBA recorded 169 people attended the Parade Preview! About 30 building companies were represented at the Parade Preview, and 26 homes were entered in the 2016 Parade of Homes. IBA Updates 840+ BILLS FILED; CHECK OUT BUILDERS BILL TRACK FOR THOSE THAT ImpacT HOUSING We’ve completed week 3 of the 10-week legislative session, and of the more than 840 bills filed, there are nearly 100 that could impact housing. A list of all bills that have been filed is available here. Below are links to two graphics that allow you to follow the path of a bill or joint resolution as they move throughout the legislative process of the Indiana General Assembly. Senate Bills By The Numbers House Bills By The Numbers Please feel free to contact IBA’s governmental affairs team if you have any questions, comments or concerns about any legislation.