Scenes from last year

July 2015
Scenes from
last year
President Robert Markel’s Message: SEBC
It’s all the buzz right now with Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) in
Orlando on July 17th and 18th. If you’ve ever wanted to see the newest
products in construction, or put some of the products to work before buying
them, this is the place for you.
There is a vast amount of educational classes, workshops and seminars. If
you still need CEUs, you will have the opportunity to earn credits for your
contractor’s license.
One of my favorite reasons for going is meeting other builders and associates. The connections you will make will last a life time. You will get the opportunity to
shake hands with today’s legends and tomorrow’s leaders. This conference is a great experience for anyone in the industry to attend.
You have heard me state many times in the past that you have to get involved in the CDBIA
to really get the most out of the association. At SEBC there will be members from across the
state to not only see how other associations work, but to chat about their community and
possibly gain some resources. If you want to be successful in your business, come to
SEBC.
See you in Orlando.
2015 CDBIA President Robert Markel is the owner of Royalty Construction, Inc and can be
reached at 941-628-8038 or email royaltyconstruction@hotmail.com.
Ensure you are insured
In light of recent news, in which a person misrepresented themself as being a properly
licensed insurance agent and sold bogus policies to a local business, this is a time to
remind you to how to check to make sure your agent is in fact properly licensed to do
business in the State of Florida.
All insurance agents are listed on the Florida Chief Financial Officer’s website. The direct
link to verify an insurance agent is
http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Data/AAR_ALIS1/index.htm
Search for your insurance agent’s name and this site will list their license number and
type of insurance they are licensed to offer. If you do not see your insurance agent’s
name listed, ask them to show you their license and you can search by license
number. In order to offer Property & Casualty insurance, your agent must carry a
General 2-20 License.
As with a contractor’s license, it is important that your agent is properly licensed with the type of insurance
you need coverage for. Just as you cannot hire a roofing contractor to permit plumbing work on a project,
you must do your due diligence to ensure your agent is properly licensed for the insurance they are selling
you. You do not want to find out that you’re uninsured when you go to file a claim and that you have been
taken for a ride.
If you have any questions, or need an insurance agent, please contact the CDBIA office, or visit the CDBIA
directory for a licensed insurance agent.
Wendy Atkinson (Commercial Insurance Advisor with Atlas Insurance) is the 2014 CDBIA Associate Vice
President and can be reached is Watkinson@atlasinsuranceagency.com or call 941-552-5048.
Charlotte County New Impact Fee Schedule starts July 15th
This is a reminder that on July 15th 2015, the new impact fee schedule for Charlotte County will take effect.
Residential
Charlotte County
City of Punta Gorda
Englewood Fire District
Babcock DRI
Single Family
$3,482
$1,784
$3,293
$1,093
Multi Family
$2,123
$1,067
$2,023
$578
Condo/Townhouse
$1,928
$981
$1,828
$578
Mobile Home
$2,981
$1449
$2,878
$592
To view a copy of Charlotte County’s complete impact fee schedule, please visit http://tinyurl.com/ozbfjxa
Did you know Charlotte County posts permit wait time on their website?
Visit :
https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/services/
buildingconstruction/Pages/permits.aspx
to stay on schedule!
Message from Charlotte County Building Official
As many are aware, June 30th began the enforcement of the (2014)
5th Edition Florida Building Code. A list of significant changes to the codes
can be seen by going to the Charlotte County Building Division webpage
or floridabuilding.org. Many of the changes in this code cycle deal with energy efficiency. Hot water heaters and window replacements are a couple
areas to pay particular attention as the efficiencies and installations of
these items have new requirements. A greatly debated blower door and
mechanical ventilation requirement for residential buildings has been delayed for a year due to legislative action.
Please be aware that due to the influx of permitting in the last month, plan
review times frames will be longer to handle the increased load. As these
permits are processed the review times will return to normal so your patience is appreciated. We are glad to report that the County continues to
see steady growth of residential single family homes as the latest report indicates a 50% increase in the
number of permits (year to date) over last year.
Ben Bailey is the Charlotte County Building Official and can be reached at 941-743-1201
Welcome New Members:
Jill McCrory of McCrory Law Firm
Sponsored by Melanie Markel (Array of Cabinets)
Patrick Sylver of Palm Auto Mall
Sponsored by Sharon Neuhofer (Coldwell Banker Sunstar Morris)
Russ Uebelacker of DeSoto Auto Mall
Affiliate Member of Matt Kratzner (DeSoto Auto Mall)
Thank you for renewing:
Dutch Kasten of Don Gasgarth Charlotte County Ford– Member since 1985
Bobby Gross of Sunland Paving– Member since 1985
Anthony Fiore of Anthony Fiore Construction– Member since 2000
Steve Levasseur of Levasseur building and Remodeling– Member since 2004
Nancy Hyndman of Aluminum Vinyl & Building Products– Member since 2005
Beth Parquette of Parquette & Associates Insurance Services– Member since 2007
Mike Progl of Coral Coast Construction– Member since 2008
Kevin Koch of AADisaster Restoration– Member since 2009
Keith Remer of Accurate Gas & Plumbing– Member since 2012
Greg Moro of Independent Recycling of Florida–Member since 2012
Shana Richards of Kitchen Classics- Member since 2012
Matthew Cary/Steve Griese of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network– Member since 2012
Steve Walker of Steve’s Roofing & Repairs– Member since 2012
Alexandria French of Fawcett Memorial – Member since 2014
Janeen Weiler of Weiler Engineering– Member since 2014
Alexia Martin of WhitCo Insurance– Member since 2014
Thank you spikes, and future spikes for
building a stronger CDBIA!
Super Spikes (250-499 points)
Suzanne Graham (Massey Services) 430.5 points
Jim Sanders (Arthur Rutenberg/Sandstar Companies) 421.5 points
Don Riggs (Riggs Concrete) 315.5 points
Jay Carlson (Carlson & Soforth) 267.5 points
Red Spikes (100-249 points)
Tom Thornberry (Charlotte Plumbing ) 192 points
Bud Swindell (Lori Swindell Insurance ) 184.5 points
TJ Thornberry (Thornberry Custom Builders) 179 points
Larry Sandles (Arthur Rutenberg/Sandstar Companies) 176.50 points
Zac Extejt (Charlotte County Seawalls) 173.5 points
Bill Truex (Truex Preferred Construction) 172.5 points
James Anderson (Jim Anderson Design & Build) 171 points
Rick Ilmberger (Suncoast Glass & Mirror) 146.5 points
Blair McVety (Charlotte County Seawalls) 127 points
Edward Blanchard III (Davidson Insulation & Acoustic) 120.5 points
Bob Miller (Boyette & Miller Construction & Redevelopment) 119.5 points
Wendy Atkinson (Atlas Insurance) 106 points
Green Spikes (50-99 points)
Kenneth Mappes (Gant Electric) 84 points
Pete Porter (Consult Engineering) 79 points
Frank Bell (Owen-Ames-Kimball) 52 points
Odette Embury (Calusa National Bank) 51.5 points
Jennifer Donovan-Uebelacker (Suncoast Sales) 51.5 points
Sharon Neuhofer (Coldwell Banker Morris Realty) 50.5 points
Life Spikes (25-49 points)
Mark Wiles (Hessler Flooring) 49.5 points
Robert Markel (Royalty Construction) 43 points
Jenny Malone-Wiseman (2-10 Home Buyers Warranty) 39.5 points
Nelson Birchenough (Birch’s Air Conditioning) 38.5 points
Carole Ponzio (Design Solutions!) 38 points
Beth Cantin (Cantin Homes) 36.5 points
Paul Schaefer (Sage Homes) 35.5 points
Brian Gonsalves (BriGon Homes) 30.5 points
Mellisa Ginn (Presto Air) 29.5 points
Melanie Markel (Array of Cabinets) 25 points
Blue Spikes (6-24 points)
Todd Rebol (Banks Engineering) 18.5 points
Kevin Koch (After A Disaster 24/7) 19 points
Frances Bell (Keller Williams) 19 points
Brandi Riede (Florida Weekly) 18.25 points
Mark Kemeny (Just Counters & other Stuff) 14.5 points
Bob Overcash (Integrity Electric) 13 points
Frank Siebens (BellFra Inc) 12 points
Dave Appelo (Apex Roofmasters) 11 points
Rachael Lowe (TitanZ Plumbing) 10.5 points
T. Andrew Shultz (Halfacre Construction) 9.5 points
Patrick Lewis (Sharp Development) 8.5 points
Nancy Hyndman (Aluminum & Vinyl Products) 8 points
Don Cantin (Cantin Homes) 7.5 points
James Weisberg (Quality Homes of Port Charlotte) 6 points
William Lainhart (Lainhart Painting) 6 points
Our Future Spikes!
Anna Crapet (Bacon’s Furniture) 1 point away from being a spike!
Jacqueline Benjamin (Charlotte State Bank and Trust) 1 point away from being a spike!
Rise’ Wells (Michael Sunders Realty– 2 points away from being a spike!
Jamie Rawlinson (Sharp Development) 2 points away from being a spike!
Cindy Guffey (Martin Septic) 2.5 points away from being a spike!
Bob “ Fig” Newton (Coldwell Banker Sunstar Morris Realty) 3 points away from being a spike!
Kenny Lowe (TitanZ Plumbing) 3 points away from being a spike!
Rex Koch (Koch & Co.) 3 points away from being a spike!
Jeffrey Lindsey (Sunniland Roofing Supplies) is 3 points away from being a spike!
Cindy Guffey (Martin Septic) 3.5 points away from being a spike!
Lee Bacon (Bacon’s Furniture) 4 points away from being a spike!
Marie Labrosse (Charlotte Well Drilling) 4 points away from being a spike!
Nancy Morganthaler (Service Painting of Florida) 4.5 points away from being a spike!
Deborah McMullen (Keller Williams Peace River Partners) 5 points away from being a spike!
Steve Cardenas (Generator Solutions of SWFL) 5 points away from being a spike!
Steve Schreiver (Jansen & Sons Insulation) 5 points away from being a spike!
Robert Humpel (Florida Premier Contractors) 5 points away from being a spike!
Donald Guynn (Pipedream Plumbing) 5 points away from being a spike!
Nicholas Worden (C1 Bank) 5 points away from being a spike!
Roger Morris (Michael Saunders Realty) 5 points away from being a spike!
Lisa Ammerman (Kimal Lumber) 5.5 points away from being a spike!
Ron Kaefer (ProBuild) 5.5 points away from being a spike!
Marjorie Benson (Friendly Floors) 5.5 points away from being a spike!
Carlton Hughes (Green Coast Homes) 5.5 points away from being a spike!
Anyone is eligible. Help grow our CDBIA Family. Invite your friends and business partners to come join the fun
Inshore Registration $350
Fish Species Include:
Black Drum, Trout, Mangrove Snapper,
Flounder, and a “Mystery Fish”
Offshore Registration $550
Fish Species Include:
Amberjack, Kingfish, Grouper (TBD),
Mangrove Snapper,
Spanish Mackerel,
and a “Mystery Fish”
A portion of the net proceeds will benefit:
SWFL ROCKIN & REELIN FISHING TOURNAMENT
SEPTEMBER 4 & 5 2015 PUNTA GORDA, FL
REGISTRATION FORM
TEAM NAME__________________________________________
CAPT. NAME_____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________ City_____________________St_______ Zip__________
Phone _________________________ Email____________________________________________
ANGLER #2 NAME________________________________________________
Address___________________________ City_____________________St_______ Zip__________
Phone _________________________ Email____________________________________________
ANGLER #3 NAME________________________________________________
Address___________________________ City_____________________St_______ Zip__________
Phone _________________________ Email____________________________________________
ANGLER #4 NAME________________________________________________
Address___________________________ City_____________________St_______ Zip__________
Phone _________________________ Email____________________________________________
How many will be attending the Captain meeting?_______
Select One: (SAVE $50 IF PAID BY JULY 31, 2015)
 Inshore Tournament $350 (includes 2 anglers) (includes meal and drinks upon return from harbor)
 Offshore Tournament $550 (includes 4 anglers) (includes meal and drinks upon return from harbor)
Additional Anglers can be added for $50 per angler
Total entry fee $_____
Pay by Credit Card (MC/VISA)
Check #__________ Make all checks payable to “CDBIA”
Name on Credit Card_______________________ Signature_____________________________
Credit Card #________________________________________ Exp.______ CVC Code________
Billing Address_______________________________________ Zip_______
Please fill out completely and send to: CDBIA 17984 Toledo Blade Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1021 or Fax (941) 627-9041
Every effort will be made to have Tournament T-shirts in the requested sizes available at the Captain’s Meeting. Mandatory Captain’s
meeting will be held at 4:30pm on September 4th, 2015 at Four Points Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside. Meeting will last about 20
minutes. Tournament will commence after meeting.
RELEASE
In signing this form, we have read, and do understand and will abide by the rules of the tournament. We herby waive and release all “CharlotteDeSoto Building Industry Association” officials, agents, and all other contestants (hereafter referred to as sponsors, et al) from any and all claims
of injury and/or material of bodily damage in connection with this tournament. We further agree that we will never sue sponsors, et al we are also
waiving our rights of recovery from sponsors, et all. We also agree to allow the use of photographs and/or video of our team for the purpose of
publicity of the tournament and to promote the tournament and its sponsors. We also agree to submit to a polygraph test to determine the results
of the tournament and shall not contest the results. Full rules are available at www.swflrockingandreelin.com
Captain’s printed name:_____________________________________________________ For the team
Captain’s signature:____________________________________________ Date___________________
Hats off to Bacon’s Furniture for going green!
Read about how Bacon’s installed a newly insulated reflected roof system , which allows our friends
at Bacon’s to have a ZERO bill on the power bill!
http://www.baconsfurniture-blog.com/bacons-goesgreen/
Hats off Former CDBIA Board Member Peter F.
Taylor for writing an auto-biography titled “The
People’s Contractor”
All CDBIA Members are invited to attend his book
launch celebration on July 28th, 4:30-6:30pm at
FGCU’s Herald Court in Punta Gorda.
Hats off to Kenny Lowe (TitanZ Plumbing) for
being appointed to the Charlotte County
Construction Industry Licensing Board.
The CDBIA now has 2 members that serve on
the CILB Board. Thank you to our members for
making an impact in our community!
Do you have any exciting news to share about your business? Send an email to admin@cdbia.com
Save the Date:
JULY
Reminder: There is no general member meeting nor CDBIA breakfast in July
07/16/2015 - 07/18/2015 Southeast Builders Conference- BUILD. GROW. LEARN.
Open invite to all
Come Rock the All New SEBC! Don't miss out on the fun. Visit www.sebcshow.com
07/17/2015 Clear Channel Radio Presents Builders Hour featuring Presto -Air
07/24/2015 Building Industry Oversight Committee (BIOC)
07/25/2015 3rd Annual Bowling & Billiards
AUGUST
08/04/2015
08/07/2015
General Member Meeting
Builder Breakfast with NAHB representative David Ashley
SAVE THE DATES:
September 4th & 5th: SWFL Rockin’ and Reelin’ Fishing Tournament
October 10th & 11th Home & Garden Show
December 5th: CDBIA Installation Banquet
CDBIA Executive Board
Robert Markel, President
Royalty Construction Inc.
Kevin Koch, 1st Vice President
AADisaster Restoration 24/7
Patrick Lewis, Treasurer
Sharp Development of SWFL
Rick Ilmberger,
Associate Vice President
Suncoast Glass & Mirror
Rachael Lowe, Secretary
TitanZ Plumbing
Bob Miller
Immediate Past President
Boyette & Miller
Construction & Development
Board Members
Dave Appelo
Apex Roofmaster
Steve Cardenas
Generator Solutions of SWFL
Jennifer Donovan
Suncoast Sales LLC
Mellisa Ginn
Presto Air
Jonathan Kapper
Kapper Contracting Inc.
Mark Kemeny
Just Counters & Other Stuff
Blair McVety
Charlotte County Seawalls
TJ Thornberry
Thornberry Custom Builders
Chris Wright
DR Horton
Wendy Atkinson
Immediate Past Assoc. VP
Atlas Insurance
Donna BarrettBarrettExecutive Officer
CHARLOTTE-DESOTO BIA
17984 Toledo Blade Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625625-0804 FAX (941) 627627-0804
www.CDBIA.com