October 2023 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: October 11, 2023
Guest Speaker:  Mark Clark (Anticipated)
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


President’s Letter

The new acting registrar of contractors, Cindy Casaus, has reactivated the industry’s advisory board to the registrar’s office. The advisory board was first constituted by Mike Goldwater and functioned effectively for 25 years before being terminated by Jeff Fleetham around 2015. Mr. Fleetham apparently did not feel a need to have industry input in his office. The Mohave Valley contractors took an active part in the advisory board from 1991 until about 2014. At any rate, we have been granted a seat on the new board and we will take an active role with the registrar.

The city of Bullhead City is actively seeking a grant of three-hundred million dollars ($300,000,000.00) to install infrastructures to take water directly from the Colorado River rather than pumping ground water, as we currently do now. As I understand it, we would have to give up part of our annual water allocation to receive this grant. Without explanation for this action, I fail to see how the City of Bullhead benefits from this proposal. I have invited Mark Clark, Bullhead’s Director of Utilities, to be our guest speaker at our Wednesday, October 11th, meeting. At this time, he has not confirmed his attendance, but if he cannot make it, I will try to get someone else from the city to address this proposal.

Make your dinner reservations today!

Larry D. Adams

President

Call To Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12:51 p.m., by President Larry Adams.          

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, and Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.  Absent:  Directors Shane Chester, Tonya Frederickson, Chris Morgan, and Darryl Franklin.   Guests:  Linda Saldana.    We did not have a quorum.  

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.   

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report until tomorrow night’s general meeting.

Old Business

President Adams informed the Board that the new acting Registrar of Contractors, Cindy Casaus, met with the Board and some of the items discussed were unlicensed contractor activities, what it takes to get a license, and licensing process.  They also took a tour of the Academy of Building Industries school. 

New Business

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said that on September 5, 2023, water allocation was approved by MVIDD.  The application fee was $763.80, and he will let the school know how much it cost.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he called Jaime Kelley appreciating her offer of water allocation to the school and will send a written letter to Ms. Kelley thanking her, but that they got an offer they couldn’t refuse.

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he heard from Selberg Associates that they got replies from Mohave County regarding the site plans.  Some of the items mentioned were that the font on the site plans were too small, wrong zone classification, needed dimensions for parking lot.  They had a list of eight items that Mohave County sent to Selberg Associates.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto will track this.  He also said that he has heard nothing from ADOT.

President Adams said that Mohave County has gotten impossible.  How many months has it been to get site plans approved?  We had to spend an additional $3,000 to Selberg Associates to get site plans approval. 

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he read in the newspaper that the Board of Supervisors have approved a recommended approach by the building department to an alternate method of evaluating soils.  He said he talked to Gibert at Mohave County and Gilbert said that they are doing soils evaluation tests instead of Geotech testing of soils.  The soils evaluation tests are less restrictive.  The cost will be three to four hundred dollars. 

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said that we made $1,132 on our CD of $70,000 at 5% for four months, with Foothill Bank, and he is renewing the CD for another four months at 5%.  President Adams has to go to the bank and sign the papers for the renewal. 

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  The meeting was adjourned at 1:19 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
September 13, 2023

September 2023 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: September 13, 2023
Guest Speaker:  Leo Biasiucci
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


President’s Letter

Cindy Casaus, the acting Registrar of Contractors, stayed true to her word and was in Bullhead City on August 21st. Several of our members met with Cindy at the library prior to a scheduled meeting of the public concerning the dangers of using unlicensed contractors. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the meeting, as I was ill with a third round of Covid. Both meetings went well, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have had a private meeting with Cindy to discuss our concerns with the Registrar’s Office directly with the head of the agency. 

John Caponetto gave Cindy a tour of the Academy of Building Industries following the meeting at the library. The registrar had heard of the school and was very much interested in it. I think it is safe to say that the registrar was very impressed with our facility, the students and the staff that run it. The school is unique to Arizona and certainly the only one to have been founded by a contractor’s association. The registrar has been invited to speak at one of our regular monthly meetings that will happen in the near future. 

Our scheduled guest speaker for our August dinner meeting, Arizona Representative Leo Biasiucci, previously forgot about the event where we did not wind up with a speaker. We will, however, have another opportunity at this month’s dinner meeting on September 13th to hear him speak. He will be updating us on the accomplishments of the last legislation session, or lack thereof. This promises to be a very informative meeting so I hope you will plan to attend. Call Laura today to make your reservation!

Larry D. Adams

President

Call To Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12 p.m., by President Larry Adams.     

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Shane Chester, Tonya Frederickson, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.  Absent:  Directors Chris Morgan and Darryl Franklin.   Guests:  Linda Saldana, Charles Lopez, and Eric Hudson.  

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the July Board Minutes.  Director Chester made a motion to approve the July Board Minutes.   Director Frederickson seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.    

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report until tomorrow night’s general meeting.  Director Frederickson made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

New Business

President Adams asked if there was any progress for the Academy of Building Industries school site plan.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said that the site plan has been submitted to Mohave County and was in review.  He said it takes 30 days to five months to be approved.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said that they are getting an application for water and in a month or so will have it all resolved.  He said that Jeremiah Perkins of Clear Circuit has a farm and is donating an acre of water to the school.  President Adams said they will send a letter to Jaime Kelly thanking her for allocating water to the school and allowing us the opportunity to purchase water from her properties. 

President Adams informed the Board that it now costs $7,000 for acre/ft.  It used to cost $1,000 acre/ft.

President Adams said that Rob of Selberg Associates wanted another $3,000 to deal with the County for site plan.  President Adams said too much time to get confirmation of approvals for site plans. 

Everybody is having problems with Mohave County’s permitting process.  Contractors are reluctant to complain for fear of retaliation by the County. 

President Adams informed the Board the new acting Registrar of Contractors is Cindy Casaus.  She will be holding a public meeting on August 23rd at the Library.    President Adams said that he and some of the Board Members will be meeting with her at 9am at Pueblo Construction.  She also requested a tour of the Academy of Building of Industries school. 

Membership Application

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he received a membership application from Larry Ojeda of L&D Excavation LLC.  President Adams asked for motion to accept the membership application.  Director Chester made a motion to accept the membership application from L&D Excavation LLC.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion approved. 

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then suggested an adjournment as no formal motion was made to approve as there was no quorum present. Directors Frederickson and Lopez-Rajaniemi agreed, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to adjourn.  Director Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.   

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
August 9, 2023

August 2023 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: August 9, 2023
Guest Speaker:  Leo Biasiucci
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


President’s Letter

It appears we cannot go a month without losing our contractors. Although he was not ever a member of our association, Jim Roundtree was a general contractor for several years. It is reported that Jim was killed in an automobile accident on his way back from the state of Washington in early July. 

Apparently, there is a new interim director for the ROC by the name of Cindy Casous. Director Casous has indicated that she will be holding a public meeting on August 23rd at the Bullhead City library starting at 10:30AM. She will be discussing the importance of hiring licensed contractors and the public is invited to attend. I and some of the board members will meet with the director prior to the public meeting at the Pueblo Office. Director Casous has also requested a tour of the A.O.B.I and we will certainly arrange that, and we are pleased that she has expressed interest in our school. 

The Arizona State Legislator finally adjourned its 2023 session on July 31st. I believe this is the longest session in the history of the state. Our guest speaker this month will be Leo Biasiucci, one of our district 30 representatives to the state legislature. Leo will be talking about this past legislation session and what has and has not been accomplished. Make your dinner reservations today as this will be a most interesting presentation.

Larry D. Adams

President

Call To Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m., by Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto

Attendees

No Quorum.  Present were: Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Tonya Frederickson, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi. Absent: President Larry Adams, Directors Chric Morgan, Shane Chester, and Darryl Franklyn.  Guest: Linda Saldana. 

Minutes

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto asked everyone if they had read the Newsletter. Attendees agreed on the contents of the newsletter.  No formal motion was made to approve as there was no quorum present.

Treasurer’s Report

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto suggested that the treasurer’s report reading be postponed until the regular dinner meeting.  Attendees were in agreement.  No formal motion was made to approve as there was no quorum present.

New Business

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto informed the board that the speaker for tomorrow’s general meeting is not known at this time.

Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi passed out a flyer regarding Mohave County Fire Officer’s Association voting to explore county-wide Joint Powers Authority. A general discussion ensued regarding aspects of this proposal.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi will bring more flyers on this subject for tomorrow night’s meeting.

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto said that at present time, there are no MVIDD contract forms for allocation of water from private owner (non-farm allocations) to private owner. They are trying to develop language to permit owners of privately held water allocations to transfer water allocations to other privately held lands. Presently, water allocations can only be transferred from farming entities. To acquire a water allocation from MVIDD, a contract needs to be negotiated between the transferor and transferee, and an application submitted to MVIDD.  Secretary/treasurer Caponetto said that we may be able to purchase a 1-acre-foot water allocation from Jamie Kelley for the Academy of Building Industries School.  Secretary/treasurer Caponetto will attend a zoom meeting with MVIDD tomorrow regarding progress of new contract and application language.

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto said that Selberg Associates is working on the site plan for the building addition for the Academy of Building Industries school, and submission to Mohave County for approval.

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto said that he is still researching appliances for the kitchen. The school is still working on application for a school lunch program which appears to be based on local demographics.

Adjournment

Secretary/treasurer Caponetto asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then suggested an adjournment as no formal motion was made to approve as there was no quorum present. Directors Frederickson and Lopez-Rajaniemi agreed, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
July 11, 2023

July 2023 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: July 12, 2023
Guest Speaker:  tba
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


President’s Letter

I sincerely hope everyone had an enjoyable 4th.  It is a time to remember the birth of the greatest free country in the world and it is up to us to keep it that way.  The 4th is also a day to hopefully spend with family and neighbors, as well as enjoying fireworks over the river as I was able to do.

We are still working to get construction started on the school expansion and it looks like that will happen in the near future.  

I see that A.D.O.T. has started the resurfacing of Hwy 95 from bridge to bridge.  This project is certainly long overdue, and I suppose we can live with the inconvenience of construction long enough to get it done.  

The guest speaker for our dinner meeting is not yet confirmed, but I am trying to get our newest Bullhead City Councilman, Rich Lettman, as our speaker.  As you know, Rich is one of us as he is the owner of Coit Cleaning and Restoration.  Rich was appointed to the City Council to fill the term of Norma Brumett, who recently passed away.  It will be interesting to hear what Rich envisions as a future for Bullhead City.  

So, make your reservation for Wednesday dinner now.

Sincerely,

Larry D. Adams

President

Call To Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, June 13, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Directors Shane Chester, and Tonya Frederickson. Absent: Directors Chris Morgan, Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Darryl Franklin.  Guest: Charles Lopez.     

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  Everyone said yes. President Adams asked for a motion to approve the May board minutes. Director Chester made a motion to approve the May Board Minutes.  Director Frederickson seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.      

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report until tomorrow night’s general meeting.  Director Chester made a motion to dispense the reading of the Treasurer’s report. Director Frederickson seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Adams asked Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto to inform the board regarding the Academy of Building Industries School Board meeting held last week.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he talked to Jamie Kelley who is the attorney the Mohave County Water Authority regarding 15 acre-feet of water that she holds with the Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District that could be re-allocated to other properties.  She has a six-month extension to determine how and when she can re-allocate the water.   Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he wrote a letter to Jamie Kelley asking her to sell a portion of her water to the Academy of Building Industries School.

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said that at the present time there are no MVIDD contract/application forms to allocate water to other properties.  MVIDD is currently trying to develop language for owners of a water allocation to allocate water to other owners of property.  He will continue to work with Jamie Kelley and then acquire the new developed contract/application form from MVIDD.  President Adams said that he didn’t think that acquisition of the needed water allocation for the school would be a problem with MVIDD.  We have to buy water. There was an additional discussion regarding the water allocations held by Bullhead City and how it is stored.

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said that he received an estimate for development of the architectural building plans for the Academy of building Industries School at the amount of $88,800.00.  This amount was simply ridiculous, and an alternate bid was acquired from Selberg Associates at a much more reasonable price. Development of the project site plan is a real hurdle with added difficulty in trying to get anything done at the County.

Guest Speaker

President Adams said that our scheduled speaker was going to be Martin Quesada, Governor Hobb’s appointed director as Registrar of Contractors.  The Senate rejected his appointment.  President Adams said he has a call to Leo Biasiucci to find out about this.  Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster will be our guest and he will discuss the proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase to support the Sheriff’s Department.

New Business

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a note that Charles Lopez of Mohave Electric has not been appointed to the board.  President Adams said for him to keep on coming to the board minutes and if he wants, he can be formally appointed.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Frederickson made a motion to adjourn.  Director Chester second the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
June 14, 2023

May 2023 newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: May 10, 2023
Guest Speaker:  tba
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12 p.m., by President Larry Adams.          

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Directors Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Shane Chester.  Absent:  Directors Chris Morgan, Tonya Frederickson, and Darryl Franklin.   Guest:  Charles Lopez.         

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  Everyone said yes.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the April Board Minutes.  Director Chester made a motion to approve the April Board Minutes.   Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.        

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report until tomorrow night’s general meeting.  Director Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

 

Old Business

President Adams informed the Board that he read in the paper that the Academy of Building Industries school held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new building.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said this is possible with donations and grants that they have received.  This process will take time as getting building plans together, getting bids will take time but we are moving forward.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he was also looking to see about a line of credit, if needed. 

New Business

Guest Speaker

President Adams said that Mohave County Assessor, Jeanne Kentch, will be our guest speaker for tomorrow night’s dinner meeting.

President Adams said that he went to the Diamondbacks Stadium for a seminar and met the newly appointed director of the Registrar of Contractors, Martin Quezada.  Mr. Quezada offered to come as a guest speaker to one of our dinner meetings. 

Secretary/Treasurer Capenetto said that he received an application for membership from Mike Williams, TWN Communications.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the application for membership from TWN Communications.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto a motion to approve the application for membership from TWN Communications.  Director Lopez seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto informed the Board that he spoke to Patty Stewlow of Foothills Bank regarding our $99,000 that we have in our savings account.  She informed him that if they put $70,000 in a four-month CD it would generate $1200 in four months.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to invest $70,000 in a four-month CD at Foothills Bank.  Director Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

Director Lopez-Rajaniemi said that she had talked to Jean at the Academy of Building Industries school regarding putting on a Home and Garden Show.  She said that not only would it be good publicity for the school, but the kids love working it.  She also said that she would like to see it moved to Fall instead of Spring as snowbirds would still be in town.  This subject will be brought up to the members at the general dinner meeting. 

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Chester made a motion to adjourn.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
May 10, 2023

April 2023 newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: April 12, 2023
Guest Speaker:  Jamie Gurtler, attorney for Mohave County Water Authority
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m., by President Larry Adams.            

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Directors Julia Garringer, Tonya Frederickson, Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Darryl Franklin.   Absent:  Director Chris Morgan and Shane Chester.  Guests:  Linda Soldano and Charles Lopez.         

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  Everyone said yes.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the March Board Minutes.  Director Garringer made a motion to approve the March Board Minutes.   Director Franklin seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.           

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report until tomorrow night’s general meeting.  Director Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Franklin seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

 

Old Business

President Adams informed the Board that a past president of the Mohave Valley Contractors Association, Rick Bastyr, age 56, passed away on March 10, 2023.  A Celebration of Life was held last Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Rotary Park Softball Fields and a tree was planted in his honor. 

New Business

Guest Speaker

President Adams said that Mohave County Assessor, Jeanne Kentch, will be our guest speaker for tomorrow night’s dinner meeting.

Water Problem

President Adams that there is a water problem in the Valley.  To get a building permit you have to go through the Mohave County Valley Irrigation System to get water allocation.  The only water available is buying from the farmers.  This is a critical problem.  President Adams said he will try to get Mark Clark from the City of Bullhead City and a representative from the Mohave County Valley Irrigation District to be our guest speakers for next month’s general meeting to talk about water allocation. 

Director Lopez-Rajaneimi said that she received a letter from the Hualapai Resources Department stating that they want to install meters on their wells.

Secretary/Treasurer Capenetto said that he received an application for membership from Design Homes that is owned by Bob Garringer.  President Adams asked for a motion to approved the application for membership from Design Homes.  Director Frederickson made a motion to approve the application for membership from Design Homes.  Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Frederickson made a motion to adjourn.  Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m.     

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
April 12, 2023

March 2023 newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: March 8, 2023
Guest Speaker:  Mohave County Assessor, Jeanne Kentch
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


Advertising opportunities are available on our MVCA website. Rates: $25.00 per month; $300.00 per year. Ad size: 125×125. Supply your ad, or one can be designed for you. For more details, contact a board member today.


Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12 p.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Directors Shane Chester, Chris Morgan, Julia Garringer, and Tonya Frederickson.  Absent:  Directors Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Darryl Franklin.   

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  Everyone said yes.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the February Board Minutes.  Secretary/Treaurer Caponetto made a motion to approve the February Board Minutes.   Director Frederickson seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.        

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report.  Director Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Frederickson seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

 

New Business

President Adams told the Board that Mohave County has a new Economic Development Director.  A meeting was held on February 22, 2023, to find out why local contractors are not bidding on local commercial projects.  Notices were sent out to all contractors and realtors.  President Adams said that Bob Brown, Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto and himself went to the meeting on behalf of the Mohave Valley Contractors Association.  A discussion was also held regarding affordable housing.

President Adams also said that Mr. Jeff Fleetham, Registrar of Contractors, is no longer in office.  Mr. Martin Quecada is said to be the new Registrar of Contractors.  It will be interesting to see what the Registrar of Contractors office will be like under Mr. Quecada. 

President Adams told the Board that Julia Garringer of Mohave Electric Cooperative, has expressed interest in joining the Board.  President Adams then appointed Ms. Garringer to be our new Board Member. 

President Adams said that he would not be at tomorrow’s dinner meeting.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto will conduct the dinner meeting in his stead. 

President Adam’s informed the Board that the Registrar of Contractors last day was last Friday.  President Adams thinks that the new Registrar of Contractors is Martin Quezada. 

President Adams said that next month’s guest speaker will be Paul Bull of State Farm Insurance.

Question was asked as to how well is the Academy of Building Industries school is doing.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said they are doing very well.  He also mentioned that the Legacy Foundation is going to match financially with the Academy of Building Industries school for a new addition to the school. 

Guest Speaker

President Adams informed the Board that Mr. Paul Bull, of State Farm Insurance, will be tomorrow night’s guest speaker.

Director Chester asked if anyone has heard of a construction moratorium in Bullhead City.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Frederickson made a motion to adjourn.  Director Garringer seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
March 8, 2023

February 2023 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: February 8, 2023
Guest Speaker:  Paul Bull of State Farm Insurance
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

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928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


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Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12 p.m., by President Larry Adams. 

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Directors Shane Chester, and Chris Morgan.    Absent:  Directors Tonya Frederickson, Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Darryl Franklin.  Guest:  Julia Garringer of Mohave Electric Cooperative.       

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  Everyone said yes.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the January Board Minutes.  Director Chester made a motion to approve the January Board Minutes.   Director Morgan seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.    

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report.  Director Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Morgan seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

 

New Business

President Adams told the Board that Julia Garringer of Mohave Electric Cooperative, has expressed interest in joining the Board.  President Adams then appointed Ms. Garringer to be our new Board Member. 

President Adams said that he would not be at tomorrow’s dinner meeting.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto will conduct the dinner meeting in his stead. 

President Adam’s informed the Board that the Registrar of Contractors last day was last Friday.  President Adams thinks that the new Registrar of Contractors is Martin Quezada. 

President Adams said that next month’s guest speaker will be Paul Bull of State Farm Insurance.

Question was asked as to how well is the Academy of Building Industries school is doing.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said they are doing very well.  He also mentioned that the Legacy Foundation is going to match financially with the Academy of Building Industries school for a new addition to the school. 

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Garringer made a motion to adjourn.  Director Morgan seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
February 10, 2023

January 2023 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: November 9, 2022
Guest Speaker:  Bo Hellams of the Chamber of Commerce
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.


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Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; and Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi. Absent: Directors Shane Chester, Tonya Frederickson, Chris Morgan, and Darryl Franklin.

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter. Everyone said yes. President Adams asked for a motion to approve the December Board Minutes. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to approve the December Board Minutes. Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report. Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Old Business

Christmas Party

There was a discussion regarding the Christmas party and also new directives as to who gets their meals comped. Everyone said they had a good time.

New Business

President Adams said that he and Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto are going to Kingman, AZ, tomorrow to attend the Mohave County Building Advisory Board Meeting chaired by Mehdi Azarmi. President Adams went through the agenda. There will be discussion and possible action regarding geotechnical requirements for commercial and residential properties. Discussion and possible action regarding energy code requirements for commercial projects. Discussion and possible action regarding building permit applications and submittal requirements (proof of owner authorized). Discussion and possible action regarding development review and building permit review process. Discussion and possible action regarding wind speed requirements for residential (IRC) and commercial (IBC). Discussion and possible action regarding single point of contact for development review process. Discussion and possible action regarding site plan review fees. President Adams stated he hopes more people attend this important meeting.

President Adams said that the City of Bullhead City has shut down Brookfield Communities from building any more homes until they complete the roads and off-site utilities.

Also, Director Lopez-Rajaniemi said that there were two class action suits against the company that wants to use the City of Bullhead City logo for their envelopes for being in the business of warrenty. The City of Bullhead City will receive 50 cents royalty for each envelope.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then asked for a motion to adjourn. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to adjourn. Director Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
January 11, 2023

December 2022 Newsletter

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Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, December 13, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 11L55 a.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Directors Shane Chester and Tonya Frederickson. Absent: 9’irectors Catherine-Lopez Rajaniemi, Chris Morgan, and Darryl Franklin.

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter. Everyone said yes. President Adams asked for a motion to approve the November Board Minutes. Director Chester made a motion to approve the November Board Minutes. Director Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report. Director Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report. Director Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Old Business

President Adams said that the Colorado River Republican Women donated two $500 scholarships to the Academy of Building Industries school. President Adams also said that the Mohave Valley Contractors Association bought $1300 worth of books for the Academy of Building Industries school.

Christmas Party

There was a discussion on keeping the dinner tickets separate from the 50/50 raffle tickets. There was also a discussion on how to distribute the gifts. We will have a live band playing during the evening. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto said he will have cash prizes in envelopes. Hopefully everyone brings a gift. Everyone will get a dinner ticket so that they can participate in a gift exchange. We will also be selling 50/50 tickets.

New Business

There was no new business to discuss.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Chester made a motion to adjourn. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
December 14, 2022