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Call To Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 12:07 p.m., by President Larry Adams.  

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Bob King, Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Shane Chester.  Absent:  Directors Michael Andrews, Larry Ojeda and Mike Williams.                                            

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the November Board Minutes.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the November Board Minutes.   Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.   

Treasurer’s Report

President Larry Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until January’s general meeting.  Director Bob King made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Shane Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Larry Adams said that work being done to the addition to the Academy of Building Industries school hit a bump.  They are waiting on electricians.  They need the start of electricity to have the inspection.  They hope to have the inspection by Thursday, the tile guy on the weekend, and flooring installed by next week.      

President Larry Adams said that the Christmas Party arrangements are all set.  Everyone will get one dinner ticket for a gift.  There will also be 10 envelopes with different amounts of money.  Raffle tickets will be sold for the 50/50. 

New Business

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said we now have a listing of the Mohave Valley Contractors Association Board Members for the year 2025.

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Shane Chester made a motion to adjourn.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

December 11, 2024

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Michael Andrews made a motion to adjourn.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

October 9, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: October 9, 2024
Guest Speaker:  Tom Cole and Cindy Casaus of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors
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, October 8, 2024, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 11:52 p.m., by President Larry Adams.    

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Bob King, Larry Ojeda, Michael Andrews, Shane Chester, Michael Williams, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.  Guest: Linda Soldana.                          

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the September Board Minutes.  Director Michael Williams Ojeda made a motion to approve the September Board Minutes.   Director Shane Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.    

Treasurer’s Report

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

Old Business

President Larry Adams said that drywall was being done today at the Academy of Building Industries school.  The building should be completed by January. 

President Larry Adams said that he sent a computer printout of Mohave Electric Cooperative’s list, listing the salaries and compensation for their employees, to a reporter with the Mohave Valley News.

New Business

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that we received three membership applications.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said the first membership application was from Steel Erection & Maintenance Inc.  Short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Steel Erection & Maintenance Inc.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from Steel Erection & Maintenance Inc.  Director Shane Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

Secretary Treasurer John Caponetto said the second application came from Victory Roofing.   Short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Victory Roofing.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from Victory Roofing.  Director Shane Chester seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that the third membership application came from Rim Country & Rock N Yard.  Short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Rim Country & Rock N Yard.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the membership application from Rim Country & Rock N Yard.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that he will refund them $25 for overpayment. 

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that we have received six to seven new members applying for membership because of the 400 mailers sent out.  They have had only two returns. 

President Larry Adams asked the Board if they had received Arizona 2024 General Election Publicity Pamphlet.  President Larry Adams talked about a couple of the propositions being proposed. 

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams said that tomorrow night’s guest speakers will be Tom Cole and Cindy Casaus of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.  President Larry Adams said he will be meeting with them on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.  President Larry Adams said that he hopes they have a tour of the Academy of Building Industries school on Thursday. 

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Michael Andrews made a motion to adjourn.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

October 9, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: September 11, 2024
Guest Speaker:  Jean Thomas, Director of the Academy of Building Industries school
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, September 10, 2024, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 11:56 p.m., by President Larry Adams.                

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Bob King, Larry Ojeda, Michael Andrews, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.  Absent:  Directors Shane Chester and Michael Williams.  Guest:  Leslie Chester.       

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the August Board Minutes.  Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to approve the September Board Minutes.   Director Micael Andrews seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.         

Treasurer’s Report

President Larry Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s report until tomorrow night’s general meeting.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Larry Adams informed the Board that his office sent out over 400 mailers to contractors, which included a letter of introduction of the Mohave Valley Contractors Association and membership application.  He said that only 10 letters were sent back. 

President Larry Adams said that that the work going on at the Academy of Building Industries school is progressing.  It’s pretty well framed.  The air conditioning and plumbing is completed. 

New Business

President Larry Adams passed out two pages from the Mohave Electric Cooperative website that lists the salaries of their employees.  There was a short discussion regarding the salaries and compensations.  Mohave Electric Cooperative will be holding their annual meeting on September 19, 2024, at the Anderson Field House at 5:30 p.m. 

Leslie Chester asked to speak on behalf of the Kiwanis.  They are making beds for children and their slogan is “Everyone Deserves a Bed”.  They are asking for donations to help in this endeavor.  Ms. Chester said that even the students from the Academy of Building Industries school are helping out.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to donate a 4×24 hand held belt sander.  Director Bob King made a motion to donate a 4×24 hand held belt sander.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

Membership Applications

President Adams said that we have received several membership applications.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said the first membership application was from L&L Concrete Bobcat.  Short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from L&L Concrete Bobcat.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from L&L Concrete Bobcat.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said the next membership application is from Clear Water Systems.  Short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Clear Water Systems.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the membership application from Clear Water Systems.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that a membership application from Azteca Concrete was received.  A short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Azteca Concrete.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the membership application from Azteca Concrete.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that the last membership application was from Daniell’s Septic.  A short discussion was held.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Daniell’s Septic.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from Daniell’s Septic.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto also said that they are refunding $50 back to Azteca Concrete and Daniell’s Septic for overpaying on dues.

Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi passed out flyers and sponsor forms for the upcoming White Night Out event being held at Gary Keith Park on October 14^th. 

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams said that tomorrow night’s guest speaker will be Jean Thomas, Director of the Academy of Building Industries school. 

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Michael Andrews made a motion to adjourn.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:41 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

September 11, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: August 14, 2024
Guest Speaker:  Joe Bardswich of Golden Vertex
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, August 13, 2024, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 11:45 p.m., by President Larry Adams.               

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Bob King and Mike Williams.  Absent:  Directors Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, Shane Chester, Michel Adams, and Larry Ojeda.      

Minutes

President Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the July Board Minutes.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the July Board Minutes.   Director Mike Williams 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.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Adams said the addition to the Academy of Building Industries School is being constructed.  Concrete has been poured.  Walls will be framed by Thursday.

President Adams said that the primary election is over.  Chris Morgan and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi were defeated.  Ron Gould won by a landslide.  Politics on the local level settled. 

President Adams informed the Board that Proposition 416 passed.  A PACT was formed to advertise this proposition.  He said that city employees are not supposed to endorsed this proposition.  Strict violation of voting laws. 

New Business

President Adams said he received a membership application from Shurte Construction.  Short discussion was held.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Shurte Construction.  Director King made a motion to approve the membership application from Shurte Construction.  Director Williams seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

President Adams passed out a flyer from the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce They are asking for sponsors for a book they are putting out entitled “The House That She Built”.  Sponsors will have their logo added to a sticker insert inside cover of book.  President Adams said that the Mohave Valley Contractors Association should be a sponsor and contribute $600 as a sponsor.  President Adams asked for a motion.  Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to have the Mohave Valley Contractors Association be a sponsor and contribute $600 as a sponsor.  Director King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams said that Joe Bardswich of Golden Vertex will be our guest speaker for tomorrow night’s dinner meeting.   

President Adams passed out a letter that will be send out by the Mohave Valley Contractors Association to all the contractors residing in Fort Mohave, Mohave Valley, Bullhead City and Kingman.  He said that there are over 400 contractors that they found.  The letter being send out in a letter of introduction to the Mohave Valley Contractors Association and a membership application will go with the letter.  The back of the letter has our Mission Statement.  President Adams said his assistant did all the research and got addresses and will be mailing this out. 

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director King made a motion to adjourn.  Director Williams seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

August 14, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: July 10, 2024
Guest Speakers:  John Warren and Gordon Groat
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, July 9, 2024, 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, Directors Bob King, Larry Ojeda, Michael Andrews, Mike Williams, Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, and Shane Chester.  Absent:  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto.   

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the June Board Minutes.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the June Board Minutes.   Director Larry Ojeda 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 Shane Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Larry Adams said that there were three bids, by invitation only, for the construction of the addition to the Academy of Building Industries school.  Pueblo Construction was the lowest bid and, as such, was awarded to Pueblo Construction.  There has been a delay in getting building permits because the Mohave County wants a lot of inspections done on the hood range and they need certification from them.   President Larry Adams said that grading and the pouring of concrete will soon begin.  It has taken eight months to get to this point.  School will be out until August 5^th s they are trying to get as much done before then. 

President Larry Adams asked how many of the Board members lived in the city as citizens are supposed to either approve or disapprove Proposition 416.  He said that the Arizona Legislature passed a spending limit on base rate in 1980 and that they can’t exceed spending limit.  President Larry Adams also said that the 416 Pact is spending a lot of money on this and said that the Pact have to divulge who is contributing to this 416 Proposition.  He also said that city employees are on social media to pass 416 Proposition.  They are stretching it as the city is not allowed to advertise this. 

New Business

President Larry Adams showed the Board Members a page from the Arizona Republic newspaper titled “Gas fired power plant fuels unrest, suspicion in Mohave County”.   Further down the page, a paragraph read, “In 2022, Tyler Carlson, MEC’s CEO, received a base salary of $1.35 million, more than the $1.2 million that SRP, Arizona’s much larger urban utility company, paid its CEO, which some viewed as odd”. 

There was a discussion on MEC’s rates and also on the time that MEC’s Board of Directors hold their positions. 

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams stated that we have two candidates as our guest speakers that are running for Mohave County School Superintendent.  They are John Warren and Gordon Groat

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Shane Chester made a motion to adjourn.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

July 10, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: July 10, 2024
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, June 11, 2024, 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 Bob King, Larry Ojeda, Michael Andrews, and Shane Chester.  Absent:  Directors Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi and Mike Williams.                    

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the May Board Minutes.  Director Mike Andrews made a motion to approve the May Board Minutes.   Director Shane Chester 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 Shane Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Larry Adams said that they will be finding out on Friday regarding the bid for the Academy of Building Industries school.  We should know by next week who the contractor will be. 

New Business

President Larry Adams said that the new bridge is now open.  He said it was to alleviate traffic on Highway 95.  It cost around 65million to build the bridge.  He shared that the Phoenix TV station showed the opening of the new bridge.   

President Adams talked about the signs around the city to support Proposition 416.  This is to exceed statutory spending limits on cities.  The city wants to have this put on the ballot to have voters approve overspending.  President Larry Adams also said that they have to have a Pact to put out signs.  Signs have to have a Pact listed.  He also said the city has adjusted the rates for water meters.  Under EPCOR, the price was $300.  Under the city, the price went up to $7,000. 

Conversation was held regarding that they all have noticed that construction of houses has really slowed down and that houses being built their prices have really gone up and the time to build houses is taking longer because of permit delays and material costs.    

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams stated that we have three candidates that are running for City Council for the City of Bullhead City.  They are Linda Saldana, Eugene O’Neill, and Annette Wegmann-Wood. 

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to adjourn.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

June 11, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: June 12, 2024
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 7, 2024, 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 Bob King, Larry Ojeda, Michael Andrews, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.  Absent: Director Shane Chester.  

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the April Board Minutes.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the April Board Minutes.   Director Larry Ojeda 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 Michael Adams made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Adams that the City Council passed the 2018 Building Codes and they will go into effect July 1^st.   President Adams said that he had been in a meeting with the City Council and no one asked any questions regarding the 2018 Building Codes.  Affordable housing will not be built if they keep changing the building codes that will make it more difficult to build affordable housing. 

New Business

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto informed the Board on the Academy of Building Industries school progress.  He said that the Mohave County won’t issue permit until the architects make three changes to the plans submitted.  The changes are: grading permit; site plan; and truss confirmation for an authorized person to inspect hood. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said if he gets the architects to do the changes, he can then submit the plans to the county.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said he wants President Larry Adams to go over the plans for the hood to make sure the he’s doing it right.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto also said he wants to have an Academy of Building Industries school committee involving at least three people from the Mohave Valley Contractors Association.  Right now, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto is the liaison for the Academy of Building Industries school Governing Board. 

President Adams said that the Registrars of Contractors Advisory Council held a virtual meeting where it was discussed about a bill being sent to the Legislature regarding deregulating commercial contractors.  President Larry Adams said he has talked with Tom Cole, the Interim Registrar of Contractors.  President Larry Adams said he feels that Tom Cole is trying to do a good job, considering his experience is being a fire fighter. 

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams said that there will be four guest speakers for tomorrow night’s general meeting.  They are running for a position on the City Council.  There are seven people running for these positions.  We will have the other three to be our guest speakers for next month’s general meeting.  The four persons making their presentations are:  Jason Newlin, Karen Dalman, Rodney Head, and Juan Lizarraga. 

President Larry Adams brought the subject up regarding the City of Bullhead City competing with city business owners using tax payer monies.  They are selling food and are asking for a liquor license contrary as to what the city should be doing. 

President Larry Adams said that we don’t contact contractors to join the Mohave Valley Contractors Association.  President Larry Adams said that his assistant Jennifer got a list of residential and commercial contractors.  Let’s see if we can get them to join the Mohave Valley Contractors Association.  It was mentioned that we should another flyer regarding what the Mohave Valley Contractors Association does.  We should start with networking with our own people. 

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that our insurance for our association is due.  For both policies it is $2979 that he will be paying. 

Adjournment

President Larry Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Director Bob King made a motion to adjourn.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:53 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

May 21, 2024

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: April 10, 2024
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, March 12, 2024, 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 Bob King and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.  Absent:  Directors Tonya Frederickson, Shane Chester, and Chris Morgan.        

Minutes

President Adams asked everyone if they read the Newsletter.  President Adams asked for a motion to approve the February Board Minutes.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the February Board Minutes.   Director Bob King 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 Bob King made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that he hopes to hear from the County regarding the building plans for the Academy of Building Industries school by next week. 

2018 Building Codes

President Adams informed the Board that the City of Bullhead City is moving ahead to implement the 2018 Building Codes.  They said they want to keep up with the times.  We have been using the 2006 Building Codes for years without and problems.  We are still going to voice our opposition.

New Business

President Larry Adams said that he did not attend the Registrar of Contractors Advisory Council meeting.

Guest Speakers

President Larry Adams said that our guest speakers for tomorrow night’s general meeting will be Rich Littman and Grace Hecht, candidates for Mohave County Board of Supervisor for District 2. 

President Larry Adams said that next month’s guest speakers will be candidates for Mohave County Board Supervisor for Districts 4 and 5.

Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto showed the Board a Tri State Booklet by Legacy Arizona Charitable Tax Credit and has enough of these booklets to pass out to the members at tomorrow night’s general meeting. 

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss.  He then asked for a motion to adjourn.   Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto made a motion to adjourn.  Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.      

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

March 20, 2024