MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: July 13, 2022
Guest Speakers: 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 7, 2022, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto; Vice President Chris Graff; Directors Shane Chester, Chris Morgan, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi. Absent: Directors Tonya Frederickson 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 May Board Minutes. Director Chester made a motion to approve the May Board Minutes. Vice President Graff 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 meeting. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until tomorrow night’s meeting. Director Chester seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

President Adams said that we have two guests today, Michael Smith, Community Services Department Director of Mohave County, and Linda Saldana who is running for City Council. President Adams said that he had asked Mr. Smith to come to our Board meeting to introduce himself and what his department does. Mr. Smith gave a presentation of what they can do for the community like on the job training. They want to help businesses get good workers through their apprentice training programs and on the job training. They also do OSHA training. The consensus of the Board is to have Mr. Smith come to one of our dinner meetings and explain their programs to the members as it seems very beneficial to our community.

Director Morgan asked President Adams I had talked to Tim Walsh in Kingman as he said he was able to get better service than difficulties trying to get permits. President Adam said he has spoken with Tim Walsh, Director of Mohave County’s Development Services, regarding the problems contractors have been going through trying to get their projects completed. The City of Bullhead City’s Building Department is also difficult to work with.

New Business

Membership Application

President Adams informed the Board that he received a membership application with check from Patrick Reed of Reed Plumbing Inc., for membership. President Adams asked for a motion to approved Mr. Reed’s membership application. Vice President Graff made a motion to approve the membership application from Reed Plumbing Inc. Director Chester seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Elections

President Adams said that there will be no elections held as no one has shown any interest. President Adams said that he has appointed Vice President Graff to be President, and President Adams will be Vice President starting next month. President Adams said that people need to step up and get involved.

Guest Speaker

President Adams said Mr. Todd Steinberger, ADOT Representative, will be speaking to our members at tomorrow night’s dinner meeting.

Adjournment

President Adams asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Morgan made a motion to adjourn. Director Chester seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
June 8, 2022

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: June 8, 2022
Guest Speakers: 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 10, 2022, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 11:57 a.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

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

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 Frederickson made a motion to approve the April Board Minutes. Vice President Graff 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 meeting. Secretary/Treasurer Caponetto made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until tomorrow night’s meeting. Director Franklin seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Old Business

President Adams said that he has no report on legislative action on the sales tax. He will try to get more information by tomorrow night’s dinner meeting.

President Adams said he has spoken with Tim Walsh, Director of Mohave County’s Development Services. They talked about the complaints to the Building Department regarding their requesting Geo Techs inspections which costs around $15,000. Hopefully we can straighten this out. The City of Bullhead City is also getting ridiculous with permits and inspections in getting building inspections. We are still battling sales tax and impact fees. The whole world is trying to figure out how to produce affordable housing.

New Business

President Adams informed the Board of the passing of Rita Brown, wife of Bob Brown of Apple Construction. She was very active in our community. She was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and “The Noon” Kiwanis. She passed from a minor surgery that went bad.

Elections

President Adams said that next month is election time for the Mohave Valley Contractors Association. Time for a new President. Vice President Graff said he will step up and become our next President.

Memberships

Discussion was held on members joining and then not coming to meetings. We need more contractors as members. We also need Board members to be replaced as we need Board members to attend the Board meetings.

Guest Speakers

President Adams said that we will have three candidates running for City Council speaking to our members at tomorrow night’s dinner meeting. Our three speakers will be Annette Wegman, Tammy Ring, and Juan Lizarraga.

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. Secretary /Treasurer Caponetto seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
May 11, 2022

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: May 11, 2022
Guest Speakers: 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, April 12, 2022, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

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

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. Vice President Graff made a motion to approve the March Board Minutes. Director 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 meeting. Director Chester made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until tomorrow night’s meeting. Vice President Graff seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Old Business

President Adams said that he saw Leo Biasiucci at a political function. President Adams said that Mr. Biasiucci’s legislative bill regarding sales tax on prime contracting is in jeopardy because of Karen Fann, President of the Senate. Gina Cobb, Chairman of Appropriations introduced another legislative bill.

New Business

Guest Speakers

President Adams said that there are seven candidates running for City Council and that there are only five seats available. We will have three candidates running for City Council speaking at tomorrow night’s meeting. They are Rodney Head, Grace Hecht, and Dan Alfonso. We will continue to have the rest of the candidates speak at future meetings. The three candidates that are running for Mayor were our guest speakers last month.

President Adams informed the Board that he has been getting calls complaining about the County and City Building Departments. They have been requesting special inspections regarding geo techs and high-tension bolts.

Discussion was held regarding the block wall being built at Community Park

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. Vice President Graff seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
April 12, 2022

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: April 13, 2022
Guest Speakers: 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 8, 2022, 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; Directors Chris Morgan, Tonya Frederickson (by phone), Darryl Franklin, and Catherine-Lopez Rajaniemi. Abdennt: Vice President Chris Graff; Secretary John Caponetto; Director Shane Chester.

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. Director Morgan Graff made a motion to approve the February Board Minutes. Director Franklin seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

President Adams asked for a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for February. Director Morgan made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for February. Director Franklin seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

New Business

President Adams said that ex-Treasurer Steve Bouman, Secretary John Caponetto, and himself were signatories at the bank. President Adams said we need a motion to remove ex-Treasurer Steve Bouman’s name from the signatory form on the bank account. Director Morgan made a motion to remove ex-Treasurer Steve Bouman’s name from the signatory form on the bank account. Director Franklin seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

President Adams said that he called Director Russell Aycock and that Director Aycock informed President Adams that he was resigning from the Board as he has new duties at Pioneer Title. President Adams said we now have two vacancies to fill. President Adams said that Secretary John Caponetto will be taking the responsibilities of the Treasurer’s position until we fill the position. He also let the Board know that since Steve Bouman is leaving a vacancy at the Academy of Building Industries Board, Joe Bardswich of Golden Vertex said he would take Steve Bouman’s position on the Board.

President Adams said that they may recall that Secretary Caponetto and he met with our State Representative, Leo Biasiucci, sometime in December to meet with the Department of Revenue regarding the sales tax on prime contracting. Mr. Biasiucci introduced the legislation and it cleared the House and it is now in the Senate. This is the first time in 30 years we have had success in our sales tax problem. President Adams said he had been working on this item since 1995.

Director Morgan wanted to know who to talk to regarding county permits. He said it sometimes takes six to eight weeks to get a permit, and the inspectors are getting ridiculous.

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 12:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laura L. Harrison March 8, 2022

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: March 9, 2022
Guest Speakers: 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, February 8, 2022, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 11:55 a.m., by President Larry Adams.

Attendees

President Larry Adams; Vice President Chris Graff; Treasurer Steve Bouman; Secretary John Caponetto; and Director Shane Chester. Absent: Directors Tonya Frederickson, Russell Aycock, Chris Morgan, 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 January Board Minutes. Vice President Graff made a motion to approve the January Board Minutes. Treasurer Bouman seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

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

Old Business

President Adams stated that Chris Graff is now our Vice President and that Darryl Franklin is now a Board Member. We need to find more Board members as some of the Board members we have now have not been attending the Board meetings. President Adams also stated that Treasurer Bouman is retiring next month.

President Adams also talked about the EPCOR takeover by the City of Bullhead City.

New Business

President Adams said that he will not be attending the dinner meeting tomorrow night so Vice President Graff will run the meeting. President Adams said that Bo Hellams, Director of Bullhead City of Chamber of Commerce, will be our guest speaker.

Secretary Caponetto wanted to know if Director Chester wanted to take over the Treasurer’s position, but Director Chester said he did not have the time for the position. Secretary Caponetto said that he and Treasurer Bouman are joint signers on the Bank account. Secretary Caponetto said he can be Treasurer temporarily until we find a permanent Treasurer.

Adjournment

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

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison
February 22, 2022