Next Meeting

June 10, 2010

CDE

Community Room

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

FREE LUNCH

Workers' Compensation Law Updates!

In regard to the Workers' Compensation law that was passed, There are three different dates that pertain to the various sections of the law. 

In summary, pending the Governor's signature, the act itself goes into effect March 1, 2011.  The suspension act that was passed in January that suspended the previous law until March 28, 2010, has been completely deleted, as was the law passed in 2008. 

The Exemption Registry lists must be in effect by March 1, 2011, and anyone that is currently exempt from carrying Workers' Compensation Insurance (according to current law, the one we are operating under today) will only be exempt until March 1, 2011.  After that point, EVERY business owner must carry W/C insurance on themselves or apply for an exemption to meet the new law's requirements.

All penalty sections of the act go into effect July 1, 2011.

Penalties for not complying with above penalty payments goes into effect March 1, 2012.

Also, the Secretary of State's office will be responsible for issuing all Construction Services Provider (CSP) registrations (anyone providing services to the construction industry that is not a licensed contractor) and maintain a web site for listing all Construction Services Providers.  This function is designed to prove an individual is a legitimate business.  The fee will be $100 every 2 years. 

The Secretary of State will also be responsible for issuing Exemption Registrations.  This information will also be available via their website.  So, an insurance agent and/or General Contractor can access the web site to double check any information they are given regarding subcontractors that they hire.  In order to file for an exemption, a business owner must have a CSP or a Contractor's License.  The fee for this document is also $100 every two years.

The Board for Licensed Contractors will still be responsible for licensing General Contractors.  The CSP Registration process and the Exemption documents are being handled by the Secretary of State's office simply because their department was the only group that had the newest technology that was capable of handling these responsibilities. 

The Secretary of State, Department of Labor and the Department of Competence and Insurance (Licensing Board) are all required by law to communicate all of the above information between departments.

Workers Compensation Documentation Link 1

Workers Compensation Documentation Link 2

EPA Seeks Small Business Input on

Proposed Stormwater Rule

 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses and municipalities to nominate representatives to provide input on a proposed stormwater rule. The rule would strengthen the national stormwater program under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and focus on stormwater discharges from developed sites, such as subdivisions, roadways, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings or shopping centers.   Selected participants would provide input to a Small Business Advocacy Review panel, which will consist of officials from EPA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Office of Management and Budget. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act, EPA is establishing this panel because the rule could have a significant economic impact on small entities. The representatives will provide input on how EPA can minimize the potential burden on small entities of the proposed regulation. Nominations must be received by August 4, 2010.   

More information about participating in the panel:http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa/stormwater.htm   

More information about the rulemaking:

http://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/rulemaking

>>>NOTICE<<<

The Montgomery County Flood Area Building Permit Policy.

  The policy requires a one foot elevation from the crawlspace or basement floor elevation, and requires review if a building is to be located adjacent to a floodplain or a stream.  A soon as possible, we will post the policy on both the Building and Codes and Storm Water web pages.

Storm Water Program Information

2010 “Scattered” Parade of Homes

September 29 – October 2, 2010.

Deadline to enter is fast approaching, February 26, 2010.

Builders can enter up to 3 homes.

Location is not limited to one area or subdivision.

No furniture is allowed, only minimum decorations.

This should be a good time to stimulate our market.

Come and join us.

Associate sponsorships available for $500.

Reply by email if you or someone you know would be interested in supporting this event.

>>>NOTICE<<<

RESOLUTION OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO AMEND RESOLUTION 08-1-2: THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE WATER QUALITY BUFFER AND ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM (WITH INCLUDED COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SECTION), BY REPLACING SECTION 3.5 WITH THE LANGUAGE SPECIFIED IN THE INCLUDED DOCUMENT IDENTIFIED AS MONTGOMERY COUNTY TN. BUILDING AND CODES DEPARTMENT, STORM WATER SECTION - EXHIBIT “A”.

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The Clarksville Montgomery County Home Builders Association donated $500 to Clarksville’s Dream Factory. The check was presented to Clarksville’s BWC in October during their annual Toy Drive for the Dream Factory. Pictured are left Alan Burkhart, 2010 CMCHBA Pres, Jimmy Miller, 2009 CMCHBA Pres, Bill Langford, Clarksville BWC and Rex Hawkins, 2010 CMCHBA VP. The Clarksville Home Builders salutes the BWC in their mission to financially provide for the Dream Factory.

The Clarksville Montgomery County Home Builders Association donated $500 to Clarksville’s Salvation Army Homeless Shelter on December 3, 2009. Pictured are left Rex Hawkins, 2010 CMCHBA VP, Major Grady Pearson, Salvation Army Clarksville, Jimmy Miller, 2009 CMCHBA Pres, Alan Burkhart, 2010 CMCHBA Pres.

The Clarksville Montgomery County Home Builders Association donated 200 food boxes to Clarksville’s Loaves & Fishes on December 8, 2009. Pictured are left Rex Hawkins, 2010 CMCHBA VP, Alan Burkhart, 2010 CMCHBA Pres, Susan Chapman, Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes, Jimmy Miller, 2009 CMCHBA Pres and Karen Blick CMCHBA Executive Officer.

2009 Annual Awards

2009 Builder Of The Year

Clarksville Montgomery County Home Builders Association announces the 2009 Builder of the Year. Award was presented to Courtney Maynard Caudill from Maynard Construction of Clarksville on Dec. 2, 2009. Courtney was recognized for her commitment to the association and daily support of the industry.

Award presented by Gary Norris of Norburn Construction.

2009 Associate Of The Year

Clarksville Montgomery County Home Builders Association announces the 2009 Associate of the Year. Award was presented to Misty Patterson from Lowes of Clarksville on Dec. 2, 2009. Misty was recognized for her commitment to the association and daily support of the industry. Award presented by 2009 HBA President Jimmy Miller.

2009 Jackie Goad Hall of Fame Award

Clarksville Montgomery County Home Builders Association awarded Representative Joe Pitts (center), as 2009 recipient of the Jackie Goad Hall of Fame Award. Award was presented by Jeff Burkhart (right) 2006 CMCHBA Past-President and Susan Ritter (left) EO of the Home Builders of Tennessee.

Representative Pitts was recognized for his the many outstanding contributions to our community and the home building industry.

Safe Havens in Real Estate

By Louis Jones, Kiplinger.com

Nov 21st, 2008

With foreclosures skyrocketing and home prices plummeting, real estate has had a tough year. But in certain pockets across the country the damage has been minimal -- if nonexistent.  (full article) 

OSHA Annual Summary Posting

It is that time of year againtime to post OSHA Form 300A: Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.  Beginning February 1, employers MUST post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year. 

Employers are only required to post Form 300A, not the OSHA 300 Log, from February 1 to April 30.

To learn more about what is required, please read 29 CFR 1904.32 or to obtain forms and other record keeping help and information, visit www.osha.gov/recordkeeping.

Safety Training & Environmental Protection, LLC
270-753-6529

New Workers Compensation Law

PREMIUM DETERMINATION FOR PARTNERS AND SOLE
PROPRIETORS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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Urgent Drainage and Storm Water Codes Information

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