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North Coast Building Industry Association (NCBIA) BUILDER newsletter is the official newsletter of the NCBIA and is published monthly by the NCBIA. The NCBIA is an affiliate of the Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) & the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

NCBIA Office

5077 Waterford Dr. Suite 302 Sheffield Village, OH 44035 Phone: 440.934.1090 info@ncbia.com | www.ncbia.com

NCBIA Staff

Executive Officer Judie Docs | judie@ncbia.com Executive Assistant LaBreeska Bellan | labreeskancbia@gmail.com

Advertising Policy - The North Coast Building Industry Association reserves the right to reject advertising in the Builder newsletter based on content. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised.

NCBIA Life Directors

Jeremy Vorndran, 84 Lumber Tom Caruso, Caruso Cabinets Bob Yost, Dale Yost Construction Liz Schneider Dollar Bank Mary H. Felton, Guardian Title Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation Jeff Hensley, Lake Star Building & Remodeling Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris S. Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Jim Sprague, Maloney + Novotny, LLC Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Tom Lahetta, Tom Lahetta Builders, Inc.

Marketing Associate Ashlyn Bellan | ashlynncbia@gmail.com

2022 NAHB Delegates

These are our members who represent our local industry in Washington DC and Columbus:

2022 NCBIA Officers President Sara Majzun, Majzun Construction Co. Vice President Tim King, K. Hovnanian Homes - Ohio Division Associate Vice President John Toth, Floor Coverings International Treasurer Melanie Stock, Treasurer, First Federal Savings of Lorain Secretary Mike Meszes, Secretary, DRC Construction Co.

2022 NCBIA Board of Directors

Sam Hudspath, All Construction Services Dan Bennett, Bennett Builders & Remodelers Brett Adams, Genoa Bank Dave Linna, Linna Homes & Remodeling Jason Rodriguez, Lorain County Joint Vocational School Mike Gidich, MDG Maintenance, LLC Brian Schwab, RestorePro, Inc. Dave Weisenberger, Tusing Builders & Roofing Services

April 2022

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Jack Kousma, Kousma Insulation (alternate)

Sr. NAHB Life Director

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction

Ohio’s State Rep. to NAHB

Ric Johnson, CAPS Builder & Right at Home Technologies

OHBA Past Presidents Randy Strauss, 1996

2022 OHBA Trustees

Randy Strauss, Strauss Construction Sara Majzun, Majzun Construction Co. (alternate) Mary Felton, Guardian Title (alternate)

OHBA Area 2 Vice-President

Ric Johnson, CAPS Builder & Right at Home Technologies

www.ncbia.com

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12-13 Golf Classic

ANNUAL

THURSDAY,

AUGUST

2022

4TH

8:00 AM

Foursome

Registration, Breakfast and Range Open

$ 560

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Single

3:30 PM

$ 140

Dinner and Awards

(OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORSHIP ON THE BACK!)

4-Person Scramble Format 18-Holes of Golf with Cart Lunch & BBQ Dinner Raffles & Prizes

SWEETBRIAR GOLF COURSE 750 JAYCOX ROAD AVON LAKE Your Name ______________________________________________ Company ________________________________________________ Team Captain's Cell Phone ______________________________ (For outing information and weather delay updates)

$________ Golfer Registrations - Single _____ x $140 $________ Golfer Registrations - Foursome ______ x $560 Skins / Mulligan Package (Prepay only) _____ x $40 $________ (1 per team)

Total Due $ _______

Golfer # 1 Name ___________________________ Company ____________________________________ Golfer # 2 Name ____________________________ Company ____________________________________ Golfer # 3 Name ____________________________ Company ____________________________________ Golfer # 4 Name ____________________________ Company ____________________________________

ANCELATION DEADLINE J N& C ULY 24, ATIO 202 ISTR 2 REG NOTE : No one under 21 will be admitted.

North Coast Building Industry Association

Night At the Crushers

Keg beer, soft drinks & water will be available during the entire event. All other alcoholic beverages will be available as a CASH BAR.

2022

CALENDAR

Method of Payment: ___Payment Enclosed ___ Invoice ___Credit Card Card No. ____________________________________________ Exp._______________ CRV # __________ Zip Code ________________ Phone ____________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Name on Card __________________________ Signature ______________________________

THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH 6:30 PM

OF EVENTS

A $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS UNDER $500....... $10.00 FEE FOR PAYMENTS OVER $500.00. SPONSORS DO NOT PAY CONVEINENCE FEE!

Send Complete form via mail to 5077 Waterford Dr.,Suite 302 Sheffield Village, Ohio 44035 or register online at www.ncbia.com

NEW HOMES MONTH

Rev. 4/25/2022

Saturday 5:00 - 11:00 PM Thursday 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Questions? Call 440 - 934 - 1090

NEW DATE!!!!!

INSTALL ATION - CIR. OF E XCELLENCE - HALL OF FAME

Membership Event

Member Mixer

Social Event

Ahern’s Banquet Center, Avon Lake

Lake Quartz, 909 Canterbury Road, Suite Q, Westlake 44145

Company ___________________________________

SPONSORSHIPS Includes: 1 ticket to the event, promotion, and your $200 company name on this form!

Attendee Name(s) __________________________

NATIONAL HOME REMODELING MONTH 11

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Monday

MEMORIAL DAY | OFFICE CLOSED

Board

NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH 9

Thursday 6:30 PM

NIGHT AT THE CRUSHERS

Social Event

2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon

Friday 11:30 AM

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEE TING & COOKOUT

Monday

INDEPENDENCE DAY | OFFICE CLOSED

Wednesday 3:00 & 5:00 PM

E XECUTIVE COMMIT TEE & BOARD MEE TINGS

Thursday

GOLF CL ASSIC

Membership Event

Saturday 1:00 PM

SOF TBALL GAME & FAMILY PICNIC

Membership Event

Pogie’s Clubhouse, Amherst

Attendee Name(s) __________________________ NO. OF NCBIA MEMBERS

@ $35

______

NO. OF NCBIA MEMBER CHILDREN

@ $20

______

NO. OF NON-NCBIA MEMBERS

@ $45

______

NO. OF NON-MEMBER CHILDREN

@ $25

______

CHILDREN 3 & UNDER ARE FREE _____ YES, MY COMPANY WILL SPONSOR @ $200 ______ Total Due = ______ QUESTIONS??? CONTACT JUDIE@NCBIA.COM -OR- CALL (440) 934-1090 MAIL

TO:

NCBIA,

5077

WATERFORD

DRIVE,

SUITE

SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH 44035 OR REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.NCBIA.COM

302,

Method of payment: ___ invoice. ___ check ___ Credit card Card no. ______________________________________ Exp. _________ Crv # _________ Zip COde __________ Phone ___________________ Email _____________________________________ Name on card _____________________________ Signature

TBD

_____________________________________________

Board

A $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

SPONSORED BY:

Sweetbriar Golf Course, Avon Lake

RSVP by June 2nd, 2022

Amherst Twp. Park, Amherst Twp.

Rev. 4/11/2022

REV 4/22/22

Table of Contents 6 - Letter from the President 7 - Menu of Services 8 - Save the Dates 10 - Executive Officer’s Report 11 - 2022 UPDATED NCBIA Membership Application

12-13 - 2022 Annual Golf Classic Flyer

14 - NAHB Take Action! 15 - Eye on Housing: In the

Bath, First Time Buyers Really Want BOTH a Shower & Tub

17 - What Members are

22 - NAHB Now: New Flood

Insurance Rate Renewals Begin on April 1st

23 - NAHB Now: NAHB

Urges Swift Action on Canadian Lumber Pact Following UK Deal on Steel Tariffs

25 - Eye on the Economy: Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022

27 - General Membership Meeting & Cookout

28 - Eye on the Economy:

Growing Affordability Challenges

29 - NAHB Now: HUD

Unveils Appraisal Action to Help Consumers

Thank You for Renewing!

Saying!

31 - Home Warranty Books

OHBA!!!

32-33 - 2022 NCBIA

18 - Congratulations to the 19 - Eye on Housing:

Consumer Confidence Rebounds in March Despite Inflation Concerns

Calendar of Events

34 - OHBA Executive VP Column

36-37 - Sedgwick Update 40-43 - 2022 Come Together Photo Gallery

44 - 2022 Night at the Crushers!

46 - Thank You, Spikes! 48-50 - Legislative Review

53 - Additional Sedgwick Update

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

2022: A TIME FOR CHANGE and New Beginnings Some new and excited changes for the NCBIA are coming your way!! Our biggest change is that we have sold the building we have called home for the last couple of decades! While we are sad to see it go it is super exciting to see all of the possibilities that will be coming our way! As per the postcard you received the new address is 5077 Waterford Drive, Suite 302 Sheffield Village Ohio 44035. Just a hop, skip and a jump from our old office so it will be very easy to find should you need anything! I need to take a second to congratulate our 2022 Board of Directors on being sworn in at our Installation event earlier this month. I absolutely love that we have such a passionate group that wants to continue to help our association grow and thrive! We have a lot of new faces on the board this year and I am very happy to see so many new members get involved. If you are interested in getting on the board for the 2023 calendar year, please feel free to send me and email and I can point you in the right direction! I would also like to congratulate Jim Sprague from Maloney + Novotny and Terry Bennett from Bennett Builders and Remodelers on being inducted into our Hall of Fame! This honor is well deserved and we greatly appreciate everything both of them have done for the NCBIA as a whole over the years! Congratulations gentlemen!

Sara Majzun, Majzun Construction Co.

“

As per the postcard you received the new address is 5077 Waterford Drive, Suite 302 Sheffield Village, OH 44035.

Lastly a big congratulations to our Circle of Excellence award winners! All recipients can be found later on in this newsletter so be sure to check out the pictures from that fantastic evening! This event is 100% one you do not want to miss next year! Circle Of Excellence award nominations will open up for submissions at the end of October. Be sure to watch your email so that you and your company can get something submitted! As we roll into our summer months I am so excited to get back to our member mixers! Do you know a great local bar or restaurant that might be willing to host one for us? Shoot myself and Judie a message so that we can get something on the calendar! Ideally we would like to do one each month on a different patio while the weather holds! Be sure to watch the calendar for when and where our next mixer is and we hope to see you there! It’s a great way to connect with so many members across our industry! Do you want to get move involved in the association? Send me an email at samajzun@ gmail.com and I will be happy to guide you in the right direction and help you get on a committee that you can grow and thrive on!

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HOW CAN WE HELP? North Coast Building Industry Association Menu of Additional Products and Services

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NEED SOMETHING ELSE? JUST ASK!

For more information on any of these products & services, please contact the NCBIA Oﬃce at (440) 934-1090 or email judie@ncbia.com

Create an account online through www.officediscounts.org/nahb and browse through your discounts Text NAHBSPC to 555-888 to save your free store discount card on your phone

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Save the

Date!

Want to be a sponsor for any of these events? Let us know! Sponsor early to get maximum exposure!!!!!

Do you have some business news to share? Business anniversaries, accomplishments, awards, publications, etc.? Send to judie@ncbia.com. We want to hear from you!

Call or email Judie at judie@ncbia.com for marketing opportunities to help your bottom line!!!!!

NAHB's Safe Project Working together before, during, and after IBS 2022, NAHB and SAFE Project have created resources specifically for the construction industry to assist both the worker and supervisor in addressing addiction. Starting this month and every few months, SAFE Project will alert NAHB members to opportunities available within their community to take an active role to address this crisis. NAHB is promoting the resources with various groups within our federation through various NAHB publications and social media channels.

Thursday, June 9th 6:30 PM Night At the Crushers Mercy Health Stadium 2009 Baseball Blvd Avon

Friday, June 17th

11:30 AM General Membership Meeting & Cookout

Pogie's Clubhouse 150 Jefferson Street Amherst

Here is a link to the PDF on the NAHB website: https://www. nahb.org/-/media/NAHB/advocacy/docs/industry-issues/safety/ addiction-resources-april-2022.pdf

Thursday, August 4th

addiction-resources-april-2022.pdf

Sweetbriar Golf Course 750 Jaycox Road, Avon Lake

If you have any questions or need further information, please reach out to David Jaffe at NAHB, phone 202-266-8317, email djaffe@nahb.org .

Annual Golf Classic

Saturday, August 17th 1:00 PM Softball Game & Family Picnic Amherst Twp. Park Amherst Twp.

Saturday, TBD Clambake

More Info to Come!!

If you would like to participate in committee, please email Judie Docs judiencbia@gmail.com.

a at

Check the website at www.ncbia.com for up-to-date changes, additions, and corrections to these events!

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NAHB MEMBERS SAVE

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

HELP US

Win Again This Year!!!

NAHB’s 2022 Membership Drive program puts an exciting focus on the growth opportunities that exist for the NCBIA and other associations of NAHB, while encouraging a strong culture of membership all year long. Under the new program, the NCBIA can now participate in THREE membership drive periods throughout the remainder of 2022. The drive program will include three periods that span from April 1 to Dec. 31: Spring (April-June), Summer (July-Sept.) and Fall (Oct.-Dec.). The NCBIA can earn cash rewards and members can earn extra Spike credits for achieving 5% or more Builder and Associate net growth in each of the periods. The 2022 Membership Drive program acknowledges the importance of year-long recruitment, onboarding, member engagement and retention efforts that impact an association’s success. We are registered to participate in all three periods of the Drive. Cash rewards and bonus Spike credits will be awarded to associations that achieve 5% net growth (of Builder and Associate members) in any of the three-month drive periods. For each additional drive period the association achieves 5% net growth, the reward increases. For example, if any HBA achieves 5% net growth in all three drive periods, they will achieve the highest reward for their efforts. How will the NCBIA earn money? We will be rewarded for achieving 5% net growth in Builder and Associate membership for each of the three-month drive periods. Breakdown: 5% Growth in one period = HBA receives $500 5% Growth in two periods = HBA receives $1000 by Judie Docs, CSP, MCSP, MIRM, CMP, CGP

5% Growth in three periods = HBA receives $2000 NAHB will now reward HBAs for year-long recruitment and retention. The NCBIA will have three opportunities to earn money in each period: Spring, Summer and Fall. Members will earn bonus Spike credits. Members can earn bonus Spike credits for recruitment and retention of Builder and Associate members during each period. Breakdown: 5% Growth in one period = Members earn 2x Spike credits 5% Growth in two periods = Members earn 3x Spike credits 5% Growth in three periods = Members earn 4x Spike credits You need to recruit new members and renew the members approaching their anniversary dates during the drive period. Any Builder and Associate members up for renewal during your drive season will count towards your net growth.

but all year long.

NAHB is always trying to improve our programs and better serve local and state associations. This structure encourages us to put in place a sustainable retention and recruitment strategy that supports membership growth and a strong culture of membership, not just for a period of time,

I want us to be successful! Please contact me for additional resources related to recruitment and resources related to retention. As always, I appreciate your help and support!

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April 2022

ncbia - membership application

5077 waterford dr., suite 302 sheffield village, ohio 44035 Please complete and return this form with one-time membership application fee of $50 and one full-year’s dues. If your application is not approved by the phone 440.934.1090 Board of Directors, a refund will be issued. www.ncbia.com contact __________________________________________________________________________________ phone ____________________________________________ company ________________________________________________________________________________ fax _______________________________________________ address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ street address

city

state

zip

email ______________________________________________________________________ www. _________________________________________________________ ______ # years in business

______ # employees

primary memberships o associate primary membership

(If you are not a builder, developer or remodeler...you are an associate)

$595

o builder / developer / remodeler primary membership

check appropriate class - dues amount based on number of permits for previous year in lorain, erie & huron counties

o class 1 o class 2 o class 3 o class 4

# of new home permits from the previous 12 months

25 and under 26-100 101-250 251 and over

primary business activity

We have 189 categories, if you do not see yours listed below, please fill in “other.” ___accountant ___advertising ___attorney ___banking & mortgage lending ___basement waterproofing ___brick ___builders supply ___cabinets ___carpentry rough-in ___carpentry trim ___concrete contractors ___contractor-commercial ___contractor - multi-family ___contractor - remodeling ___contractor - residential ___developer ___drywall contractor ___engineers & surveyors ___excavating contractors ___financial consultants ___floor covering ___heating & air conditioning ___insulation ___insurance ___kitchen design ___landscapers ___lumber dealers ___masonry contractors ___painting contractors - exterior ___painting contractors - interior ___paving contractors ___plumbing contractors ___poured walls ___ready-mix concrete ___real estate / realtors ___title & escrow ___windows & doors ___other_______________________________

affiliated memberships (company must have a primary builder OR primary associate membership to add an affiliate membership)

o addt’l builder / developer / remodeler membership o addt’l associate membership

$110 $110

$635 $1,035 $1,635 $2,635

payment options

credit card ___ full payment ___ monthly payment plan*** (***Not available for Affiliate memberships)

Monthly payment plan will incur a $3.00 per month convenience fee.

membership dues _________________

Method of Payment: ___Check ___ Credit Card $50 application fee _________________ cc#____________________________________________ crv# ______ exp. date ________________________ total amount due _________________ name on card ____________________________________ signature _______________________________________ credit card billing address __________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________phone_____________________________ email __________________________________________ business reference #1 (name & ph #) ___________________________________________________________ business reference #2 (name & ph #) ___________________________________________________________ ncbia member reference #1 (name & ph #) ______________________________________________________ ncbia member reference #2 (name & ph #) ______________________________________________________ ____I have attached proof of General Liability Insurance ____Workers Compensation Policy # __________ as shown on the BWC Certificate of Premium Payment As the authorized representative of the aforementioned company, I do hereby make application for membership in the North Coast Building Industry Association and its affiliated National (NAHB) and State (OHBA) Associations. I agree to abide by the objectives of all three associations, their Code of Ethics, and their Constitutions and Bylaws. Signature of Applicant _______________________________________________________________________ NCBIA Member Sponsor Name ________________________________________________________________ Rev. 4/21/2022

ANNUAL

Golf Classic THURSDAY,

AUGUST

2022

8:00 AM

Foursome

Registration, Breakfast and Range Open

$ 560

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks

Single

3:30 PM

$ 140

Dinner and Awards

(OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPONSORSHIP ON THE BACK!)

$________ Golfer Registrations - Single _____ x $140 $________ Golfer Registrations - Foursome ______ x $560 Skins / Mulligan Package (Prepay only) _____ x $40 $________ (1 per team)

4TH

Total Due $ _______

4-Person Scramble Format 18-Holes of Golf with Cart Lunch & BBQ Dinner Raffles & Prizes

ELATION DEADLIN E JUL & CANC Y 24 TION A R , 20 T S I 22 G E R

NOTE : No one under 21 will be admitted. Keg beer, soft drinks & water will be available during the entire event. All other alcoholic beverages will be available as a CASH BAR.

A $5.00 CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS UNDER $500....... $10.00 FEE FOR PAYMENTS OVER $500.00. SPONSORS DO NOT PAY CONVEINENCE FEE!

Send Complete form via mail to 5077 Waterford Dr.,Suite 302 Sheffield Village, Ohio 44035 or register online at www.ncbia.com Rev. 4/25/2022

Questions? Call 440 - 934 - 1090

Marketing Opportunities ALL SPONSORSHIPS INCLUDE:

DOOR PRIZES &

RECOGNITION AT THE OPENING

DONATIONS ACCEPTED:

REMARKS OF THE OUTING ALONG

DROP OFF AT THE NCBIA

WITH YOUR COMPANY NAME

OFFICE OR BRING TO THE

AND/OR LOGO IN THE NCBIA BUILDER NEWSLETTER AND IN THE

COURSE

EVENT PROGRAM

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $2,000 Includes 1 Complimentary foursome(W/BBQ Dinner) and Pink Ball & Mulligan Package Included Company name/logo on banner, placed, prominently at outing. Presentation at BBQ & Mic time Unlimited Sponsorships Available

Hole-in-one sponsor| $tbd Includes the opportunity to sit at the hole-in-one hole with a partner/staff member to determine potential winner Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

golf cart SPONSORship | $1,250 Provides for signage on every cart used at the outing Includes 2 BBQ tickets for event Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

bbq sponsorship| $500 You may bring a banner to hang near the pavilion Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

scorecard sponsorship| $500 Includes company logo on all scorecards placed on the golf carts for event Total of 2 Sponsorships Available

breakfast sponsorship| $300 Opportunity to pass out breakfast during registration Includes signage with company name at breakfast area Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

Photo sponsorship| $300 Provides foursome photos to be taken & mailed out following the outing to each golfer Includes signage with company name Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

Raffle sponsorship| $250 Announces the Winner of the 50/50 raffle during dinner Includes signage with company name on golf course Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

Skill prize sponsorship| $250 Includes company name/logo on sign at skill hole NCBIA will provide prizes to winner(s) Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

Pink Ball sponsorship| $250 Opportunity to sell pink balls for contest at registration Includes signage with company name on course Total of 1 Sponsorship Available

keg sponsorship| $250 Includes signage with company name on golf course Total of 4 Sponsorships Available

Hole sponsorship| $150 Includes signage with company name on golf course Unlimited sponsorships available Note: members' vendors (non-members $225)

Soft Drink sponsorship| $100 Includes signage with company name on golf course Total of 2 Sponsorships Available Rev. 4/25/2022

NAHB Take Action

TAKE ACTION: SIGN LETTER TO BIDEN URGING Quick Action to Avoid Housing Downturn

AHB is encouraging members to sign their names to a letter to the White House urging action to address the issues that threaten to derail the current housing and economic expansion. "An important first step to address housing affordability challenges in this current high-inflation environment would be to immediately suspend tariffs on softwood lumber imports from Canada and to move quickly to enter into negotiations with Canada to pursue a new, long-term softwood lumber agreement...And seeking immediate remedies to lumber and building material supply chain bottlenecks will lower construction costs and increase production of badly needed affordable housing," the letter states. "As monetary policy tightens to combat the elevated pace of inflation, regulatory and economic policy should complement these changes by addressing ongoing supplyside economic problems. Keeping housing in the national forefront and addressing these critical housing affordability issues will reduce the risk of recession and help the residential construction industry to lead the economy forward." Help demonstrate the power of the NAHB Federation by adding your name as a signatory to the letter. View the letter and sign your name now.

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EYE ON HOUSING

IN THE BATH, FIRST-TIME BUYERS REALLY WANT Both a Shower & Tub

mong first-time buyers, both a shower stall and tub in the primary bath ranked as the most popular of the 18 bathroom features listed in the NAHB study, What Home Buyers Really Want, 2021 Edition. The study asked first-time, as well as repeat, home buyers to rate the kitchen features on the following, four-tier scale (which emphasizes how a feature influences the buyer’s purchase decision):

The graph below shows how first-time buyers rated the bathroom features, sorted in descending order of percentage rating the features essential or desirable. Last Friday’s post included a similar chart for kitchen features. A slightly earlier post discussed the most popular of all 200-plus home and community features covered in the study among first-time buyers. At the top of the bathroom graph, 72 percent of first-time buyers rated both a shower stall and tub in the primary bath essential or desirable, followed closely by a linen closet, rated essential or desirable by 70 percent. These also ranked as the two most popular bathroom features among repeat buyers, but in reverse order (with 77 percent of repeat buyers rating the linen closet essential or desirable, compared to 72 percent for the shower stall-tub combination).: April 2022

BY: PAUL EMRATH

At the top of the bathroom graph, 72 percent of first-time buyers rated both a shower stall and tub in the primary bath essential or desirable, followed closely by a linen closet, rated essential or desirable by 70 percent. After the top two, 67 percent of first-time buyers rated a private toilet compartment essential or desirable, followed by 65 percent for a whirlpool tub. Next comes a group of bathroom features rated essential or desirable by 62 percent of first-time buyers: a double vanity, multiple shower heads, a granite vanity and body spray panels. The list of the most popular bathroom features is generally similar for both first-time and repeat buyers. To the extent there are differences, they show up at the low end of the scale, among the relatively less popular kitchen features. Although 27 percent of both first-time and repeat buyers say they “Do Not Want” to have only a shower stall in the primary bath (i.e., are unlikely to buy a home that doesn’t also have a tub), repeat home buyers are considerably more likely to say they “Do Not Want” the other features at the bottom of the chart. For example, 37 percent of repeat buyers “Do Not Want” a bidet (compared to 27 percent of first-time buyers), 42 percent of repeat buyers “Do Not Want” dual toilets in the primary bath (compared to 29 percent of firsttime buyers), 34 percent of repeat buyers “Do Not Want” His & Hers baths (compared to 22 percent of first-time buyers), 22 percent of repeat buyers “Do Not Want” color (as opposed to white) toilet, tubs & sinks (compared to 12 percent of first-time buyers); and 29 percent of repeat buyers “Do Not Want” a skylight in the primary bath (compared to 17 percent of firsttime buyers). To see home buyer preferences for other features (including all results broken down by Census division, age, generation, race/ethnicity, income, priced expected to pay for the home, household composition, and firsttime vs. repeat buyer) and a complete description of the survey design and sampling methodology, please consult the full study.

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EYE ON HOUSING

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WORKER Wages Continue To Rise BY: JING FU

ompared to a year ago, average hourly earnings for residential building workers continue to rise, as the construction labor market remains tight. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report, average hourly earnings (AHE) for residential building workers were $28.66 in February 2022, increasing 6% from $27.01 a year ago. This was 16.7% higher than the manufacturing’s average hourly earnings of $24.56, 12.9% higher than transportation and warehousing’s, and 10.8% lower than mining and logging’s. In February, the job openings rate in construction remained elevated at 4.8% and the unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in March. As skilled labor shortage persists, rising wages may be one of the effective ways to attract employees to fill empty positions. Average hourly earnings for residential building workers have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic recession. Between December 2019 and December 2021, residential building workers’ average hourly earnings increased about 12%. Note: Data used in this blog relate to production and nonsupervisory workers in the residential building industry. This group accounts for approximately two-third of the total employment on residential building industry.

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CONGRATULATIONS OHBA

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he OHBA have been selected as the Winner for the 2022 Best of Columbus Awards in the category of Trade Associations.

The Columbus Award Program purpose to support and offer public recognition of the contributions of businesses and organizations in and around Columbus. It is your option to have us send you one of the 2022 Awards that have been designed for display at your business. As an Award recipient, there is no membership obligation. We just ask each Award recipient to pay the cost of their awards. The revenue generated by the Columbus Award Program helps to pay for local business support and partnership programs.

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EYE ON HOUSING

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REBOUNDS IN MARCH Despite Inflation Concerns BY FAN-YU KUO

fter dropping to a one-year low last month, consumer confidence rebounded slightly in March as strong job growth offset consumer’s concerns about the Ukraine crisis and decadeshigh inflation. The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 1.5 points from 105.7 to 107.2 in March. The Present Situation Index increased 10.0 points from 143.0 to 153.0, while the Expectation Situation Index fell 4.2 points from 80.8 to 76.6, the lowest since February 2014. Consumers’ assessment of current business conditions improved in March. The shares of respondents rating business conditions “good” rose by 2.0 percentage points to 19.6%, while those claiming business conditions “bad” fell by 3.0 percentage points to 22.1%. Meanwhile, consumers’ assessment of the labor market was also favorable. The share of respondents reporting that jobs were “plentiful” climbed by 3.7 percentage points to a new historical high, while those saw jobs as “hard to get” declined by 2.2 percentage points.

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Consumers were less optimistic about the short-term outlook. The share of respondents expecting business conditions to improve fell from 21.3% to 18.7%, while those expecting business conditions to deteriorate rose from 19.9% to 23.8%. Similarly, expectations of employment over the next six months were less favorable. The share of respondents expecting “more jobs” dropped by 2.0 percentage points to 17.4%, and those anticipating “fewer jobs” declined by 1.9 percentage points to 17.7%. The Conference Board also reported the share of respondents planning to buy a home within six months. The share of respondents planning to buy a home stayed unchanged at 5.8% in March, the lowest level since November. The share of respondents planning to buy a newly constructed home remained at 0.6%, while for those who planning to buy an existing home fell to 2.3%.

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NEW FLOOD INSURANCE RATE Renewals Begin on April 1st

he second phase of the transition to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Risk Rating 2.0 begins on April 1, when home owners who currently have flood insurance will begin to see the revised rates as their policies are renewed. As NAHBNow previously reported, FEMA is transforming the way it calculates premiums for flood insurance policies that are made available under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) so that they better reflect the actual risks properties face. Instead of relying on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps to determine a home’s risk, the new process will factor in details that are specific to each home, such as elevation, distance to flooding source and cost to rebuild. As a result, some rates will go up, and some rates will do down. To date, it has been difficult to fully understand what the new process might mean for any given property, as FEMA has provided little guidance regarding how base rates will be calculated or how credits for elevation or other mitigation measures will be reflected in final premiums. These uncertainties could play a big role in home purchase decisions; if rate changes are steep, it could adversely impact some sales. In an effort to provide more certainty to home owners and prospective buyers, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)recently introduced to a bill to help. The Flood Insurance Pricing Transparency Act would require FEMA to publish the formulas used to calculate mitigation credits for policyholders under Risk Rating 2.0. The bill also requires FEMA to release a toolkit that could be used to estimate the cost of insurance for new construction without compromising proprietary information. Importantly, there other aspects of the NFIP that are not changing under Risk Rating 2.0 and may provide some relief. Rate caps, certain premium discounts and the ability to transfer policy discounts to new home owners, for example, can minimize policy costs. Finally, Congress will also have an opportunity to tailor an approach to affordability when it considers reauthorizing and reforming the NFIP, which expires at the end of September 2022.

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NAHB URGES SWIFT ACTION ON Canadian Lumber Pact Following UK Deal on Steel Tariffs

AHB is calling on the Biden administration to move immediately to negotiate a new softwood agreement with Canada that will end tariffs after the administration announced last night that it had reached a deal with the United Kingdom to lift steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump in 2018. “Now that the administration has moved to end steel and aluminum tariffs from the United Kingdom, it must act with the same sense of urgency to negotiate a new agreement with Canada that will eliminate tariffs on softwood lumber shipped into the U.S.,” said NAHB Chairman Jerry Konter. “With the nation in the midst of a housing affordability crisis, the lumber tariffs are contributing to unprecedented price volatility that has added more than $18,600 to the price of a new home since last August. A failure to act decisively will be a bitter blow for American home buyers and for housing affordability.” While the removal of steel and aluminum tariffs from the UK is a positive development that can help lower construction costs, the lack of any trade progress on the Canadian lumber front is especially galling, considering that NAHB has been calling for action since this latest round of tariffs went into effect during the Trump administration. Lumber tariffs act as a tax on American home buyers and home owners and affects millions of households. NAHB strongly believes that the United States must return immediately to the negotiating table with Canada to reach a long-term trade agreement that will put an end to harmful tariffs and ensure that American home builders and home buyers have access to a steady supply of lumber at an affordable price. \ We will continue to sound the alarm on the harmful effects that tariffs have on housing affordability and work with our allies in Congress to hammer home an urgent message to the administration: Few things would have a more immediate impact on lumber markets than a swift resolution to America’s ongoing trade dispute with Canada over softwood lumber. To learn more about NAHB’s actions to address the lumber and supply chain crisis, visit nahb.org/lumber.

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EYE ON THE ECONOMY

ELEVATED INFLATION and Higher Interest Rates in 2022 BY: ROBERT DIETZ

or the first time since the early 1980s, the U.S. economy is experiencing a period of elevated inflation. Because of supplychain issues attributable to the pandemic and a significant rise in government spending, the CPI measure of consumer inflation recorded a 7% year-over-year gain in December 2021— the highest in nearly 40 years. In contrast, during the 2010s, the CPI averaged an annual growth rate of just 1.8%. The Federal Reserve, having retired the call that these inflationary pressures would be “transitory,” is now clearly signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The NAHB forecast sees the Fed raising the federal funds rate three times in 2022 and accelerating the pace of the taper of asset-backed security purchases. These moves will continue to cause interest rates to rise over the course of 2022. The 10-year Treasury rate already rose from 1.4% at the start of December to higher than 1.7% during the second week of January, and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is expected to increase to 4% near the end of the year. Combined with ongoing home price appreciation, higher rates will place additional pressure on housing affordability. Clearly, these increases highlight the importance of taming building material costs, including lumber prices that are rising yet again and have expanded beyond $1,100 per thousand board feet. New NAHB analysis finds that a key cause behind this price growth is insufficient production. For example, during the third quarter of 2021, domestic sawmill output was 1.3% lower than the third quarter of 2020. Additional signs of inflation include a tighter labor market and growing wages. According to BLS estimates, job growth in December disappointed: The economy added only 199,000 jobs. Although the unemployment rate fell back to 3.9%, there is some evidence that labor market data are not fully accounting for the growing gig economy. Nonetheless, reports of ongoing labor shortages throughout the economy present challenges for businesses. For the construction sector, there are 345,000 open positions needing to be filled, compared to 261,000 a year ago. Wages in the residential construction sector are up 8% year over year, and without productivity gains, this level of wage growth represents an additional inflation risk in the housing sector.

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URGENT: A Business New Years' Resolution - Make it happen in 2022 utilizing your OHBA Member Benefits

To register for this member benefit, simply following the steps below. ear OHBA Members:

Now that it’s a new year, and we all survived 2021, many of us have sat down to create New Years’ resolutions. Be it health, family, or business. We have all been around long enough to know that most don’t stick long-term, and unless we put the time in to create a smart, adequately researched, and timely plan, our chances for success drop significantly.

That is why we formed our affinity partnership with Small Business Growth Partners (SBGP) and why an annual Business Plan of Actions (BPA) is included 100% with your HBA Member Benefits. SBGP is a private national coaching firm and specializes in working with construction and trade companies. Over 40% of the country’s Home Builders Associations from the NAHB work exclusively with SBGP, and we feel fortunate to be one of them. They understand the building industry and have helped thousands of construction & trade companies across the country.

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This should only take you a minute or two, and a member of the SBGP Team will then reach out to go through next steps on the creation of your personalized 2022 Business Plan of Actions. Happy New Year to all of you and thank you for being a member of the OHBA! Vincent J. Squillace, CAE Executive Vice President Attachments:

Here are some of the most common results I’ve heard from members who implemented a BPA… • • • • • • •

A significant increase in gross & net margins Being able to breakthrough growth ceilings and achieve record volume numbers Creating clear roles and responsibilities between team members and stopping the blame game. Getting teams on the same page with a simple and effective planning system. Significant increases in sales conversion rates Considerable increases in employee morale Significantly reduced “fire-fighting” and getting pulled back into dayto-day operations

And most importantly, having substantially more money on the bottom line and truly feeling in control of your business. If you have not yet taken advantage of this OHBA Member Benefit, please do it now. I’ve included more info on the BPA, and Small Business Growth Partners. These folks are the real deal and have the experience and results to prove it. Once again, a 2022 BPA is included 100% in your OHBA Members Benefits. April 2022

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EYE ON THE ECONOMY

GROWING AFFORDABILITY Challenges

BY: NAHB Chief Economist ROBERT DIETZ

ising mortgage interest rates, spurred by expected, significant tightening of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, will aggravate housing affordability challenges in 2022. This is particularly the case for prospective first-time home buyers, who face higher costs and elevated home prices without the benefit of gains in home equity and household wealth possessed by existing home owners. Similar to what occurred in 2018, higher mortgage rates will slow sales and construction in an otherwise positive demand-side environment. For example, in the March NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index reading of builder sentiment, the measure of future sales expectations fell a notable 10 points for the month. Since the start of the year, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased from 3.1% to 4.67% by the end of March — the fastest rate increase in percentage terms in decades. New home sales in February reflect the impact of only about half of this expansion for mortgage rates. Nonetheless, sales slipped 2% from January to February, registering a 772,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate. This is 6.2% lower than a year prior, with pricing up 10.6% year-over-year. It is worth noting that some of this sales decline is due to builders deliberately slowing sales to help counterbalance supply-chain delays. Inventory is balanced at a 6.3-month supply, with the number of new single-family homes available for purchase (whether started or completed construction) up 33% over the last year. Because of the acceleration of sales in late 2020 and the corresponding gains in housing starts, net residential construction jobs have increased by 103,000 over the last year, with an almost 11,800 gain in March alone. The unemployment rate for construction workers is at a low 4.8%. Due to the skilled labor shortage, wages are up 6% year-overyear as of March. There are now 381,000 open, unfilled positions in the construction sector. Higher inflation and business costs, combined with increasing interest rates, tightened monetary policy and waning fiscal stimulus, will slow overall economic growth in 2022. While most forecasters, including NAHB, do not predict a recession during 2022, the risk of a recession next year is rising. The Fed’s intended aggressive policy path for higher rates would guarantee an economic slowdown and risk an outright recession in 2023. To engineer a soft landing, tightened monetary policy must be complemented with fiscal and regulatory policy that helps ease the economy’s myriad supply-side challenges.

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HUD UNVEILS APPRAISAL ACTION To Help Consumers

he U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today sent an appraisal action plan to President Biden that is designed to make the appraisal industry more accountable and to help home buyers and home owners better navigate the appraisal process. The action plan, developed by the Interagency Task Force for Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE), includes 13 federal agencies that have pledged to take the following actions: Make the appraisal industry more accountable. The PAVE action plan lays out steps to enhance oversight and accountability of the appraisal industry, which has long operated in a relatively closed and self-regulated framework and has not been effective at addressing deeprooted inequities. Specifically, it commits federal agencies to create a legislative proposal to modernize the governance structure of the appraisal industry, and improves coordination and collaboration between federal enforcement agencies to better identify and redress discrimination in appraisals. Empower consumers with information and assistance. The PAVE action plan includes concrete efforts to empower homeowners and home buyers on effective steps they can take when they receive a valuation that is lower than expected. For example, federal agencies commit to issue guidance and implement new policies to improve the process by which a valuation may be reconsidered. Cultivate an appraiser profession that is well-trained and looks like the communities it serves. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the appraiser/assessor profession is roughly 97% white, making it one of the least diverse professions in the country. The PAVE action plan lays out a series of actions to remove unnecessary educational and experience requirements that make it difficult for underrepresented groups to access the profession and to strengthen anti-bias, fair housing, and fair lending training of existing appraisers. To read the full report and stay up to date on the work of the Task Force, visit pave.hud.gov. You can also access NAHB’s appraisal resources on nahb.org.

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Thank You for Renewing! Mark Bennett, Bennett Builders & Remodelers Irene Berlovan, Dollar Bank Liz Schneider, Dollar Bank Jim Traut, Electrical Accents, LLC Tom Eschtruth, Environmental & Renovation Services, Inc. Keith Oberg, K. Hovnanian Homes – Ohio Division Chris Majzun Jr., Majzun Construction Co. Chris Majzun Sr., Majzun Construction Co. Amanda Reaser, Reaser Construction Tom Sear, Ryan Homes T.J. Adams, Shamrock Development Company Bill Sturgill, Sturgill's Stucco, Inc. Tom Eschtruth, TG Eschtruth

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Affordable Housing Getting some Attention

That is good news indeed. However, we need to refine the message a bit. Affordable is undefined or quantified. We have heard recently of heavily subsidized housing being the answer. Also, projects where the rent is fixed has been touted as affordable. Now that the topic has gained attention of those who have ignored it in the past, it is no surprise many will try to benefit from it. Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted asked OHBA President Charles Ruma to inform him of the needs of the home construction industry with suggestions to confront the housing crisis in Ohio. Charles ever so eloquently complied. We received a quick response that both his and the governor’s policy staff will get right on it. While we support housing opportunities for all and a state government that accommodates that goal responsibly, it is time to address some issues that are a drag to reasonable policies hindering fulfillment of a rational housing policy. Our request was completed in collaboration of our elected officers. Along with OHBA staff we will continue to urge passage of meaningful measures to promote housing for all. It is eminently clear the lack of available housing has caused huge spikes in prices greatly restricting opportunities to achieve home ownership.

by Vincent J. Squillace, CAE, OHBA Exec. VP

Simply, we need to build more housing in Ohio. We just heard the governor has signed two important OHBA backed bills. HB 175 brings badly needed relief from the over regulation of ephemeral streams. While the initial bill would have exempted regulation in total, we were forced to restrict relief given a new expansion of waters of the United States which included most ephemeral streams. The bill creates a regulatory path the state EPA must follow when regulation is imposed on development sites. Clearly a major cost saver for all land developments. HB 126 proved needed relief from school districts engaging in practices escalating property tax on all business land transactions. The bill has been sought for decades but school districts always prevailed til now. More information will be included in our Legislative Review.

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Premium discounts, safety & Ohio workers’ compensation Much of the discussion about workers’ compensation surrounds group rating programs and group retrospective rating programs. Both programs can effectively reduce the amount of premium that you pay to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). The group programs provide premium discount and rebate opportunities for employers. Qualifying for a premium discount or rebate depends on claim costs relative to an employer’s size. Generally, employers qualify for the group programs by having a safe workplace with limited workers’ compensation injuries and costs. The best injury is one that never occurs. If you do have a workers’ compensation injury, there are strategies to help get the injured worker back to work. The goal should be to facilitate a prompt, safe return to work, limiting lost workdays and helping injured employees recover. A quick, safe return to work benefits both the injured worker and the employer. Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is complex. A work injury can be an unsettling and stressful time for your employee and you. Sedgwick, as the administrator of our workers’ compensation program, is here to consult with you about any specific workers’ compensation questions, and we also offer various educational opportunities to help employers navigate Ohio’s workers’ compensation system. There are numerous workers’ compensation educational opportunities available to you from Sedgwick, the BWC and other sources. We recommend that you explore the educational opportunities that are available to you, which can help you implement strategies for a safer workplace and reduced workers’ compensation costs. If you do have an injury, these educational opportunities will review ways to manage the injury to help the injured worker quickly get back to work and productivity. Sedgwick has developed training options for our clients to assist in educating you on strategies to prevent an injury or limit the costs if an injury occurs. The resources page on the Sedgwick website (www.sedgwick.com/ohiotpa) includes safety resources and sample ‘Toolbox Talks’ to help you improve safety at your workplace. Additionally, Sedgwick holds webinars throughout the year on various workers’ compensation and safety subjects. Our workers’ compensation educational series is designed to familiarize you with Ohio’s workers’ compensation system and show you how to maximize your program. Webinar topics include: •

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LEGISLATIVE REVIEW

MARCH 31, 2022 REPORT #5 SENATE PASSES EPHEMERAL STREAM LEGISLATION

HB 175 Water Pollution (Hillyer, B.) To deregulate certain ephemeral water features under various water pollution control laws. Text/Analysis

After the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee adopted a substitute bill, including several amendments supported by OHBA, the committee voted to favorably report HB 175. The very next day, the Senate passed HB 175 with a party line vote of 25-8. The House is supposed to concur on Senate amendments during session next week, at which time the bill will be sent to the Governor for his signature. Along with exempting any non-jurisdictional ephemeral streams from being a ‘water of the state’, HB 175 also sets forth reasonable mitigation requirements using storm water management for impacts to such features falling under the current WOTUS definitions. Further, the bill makes changes to make the Interagency Review Team process more transparent. Please feel free to contact OHBA with any questions. FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING STUDY COMMITTEE In response to language in the budget creating the study committee, the committee is required to submit a report to the General Assembly no later than July 1, 2022, that makes recommendations about the valuation and valuation process of federally subsidized residential rental property. OHBA’s appointment is Jeff Woda and he is doing a great job on the committee representing the industry. While the committee has been narrowly tasked, given recent testimony, it is still uncertain where committee is going, or if there will be a broader discussion on all types of housing and the challenges facing housing in Ohio. The next meeting of the Committee is still to be determined. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE HB 304 Smoke Alarms (Baldridge, B.) To amend the law regarding smoke alarms in residential premises. Text/Analysis Committee Hearing in House Commerce & Labor HB 304 had sponsor testimony in the Senate Veterans and Public Safety Committee. OHBA has presented language to the sponsor, and discussed changes to the Senate Chairman and Committee on provisions of HB 304 mandating changes to the Residential Building Code more appropriately handled by the Residential Construction Advisory Committee (RCAC). SB 47 Overtime Pay Brenner, A. Peterson, B. To except traveling to and from a worksite and performing certain routine tasks from the overtime pay requirement. Am. 4111.03 and to enact section 4111.031 The Senate concurred in house amendments to a measure (SB 47 ) that would exempt employers from Ohio's requirement to pay overtime wages when an employee is engaged in traveling to and from a worksite or performing specific tasks in a party line vote. The measure passed the lower chamber in a 56-36 vote earlier this month after picking up an amendment requiring employees to opt-in as opposed to opt-out of a civil action for violations of overtime law. Please feel free to contact OHBA with any questions or concerns. SUMMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Mark your calendar for OHBA’s Summer Board of Trustees Meeting – June 21st. The meeting will take place in Dublin at the Brick House Blue. We have a nationally known economist Dr. Ted Jones as a guest speaker. Detailed information will be emailed out in the near future. Ohio Home Builders Association Toll Free- 800/282-3403

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LEGISLATIVE REVIEW (Cont.)

APRIL 7, 2022 REPORT #6 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE APRIL 7, 2022 REPORT #6 EPHEMERAL STREAM LEGISLATION HEADS TO THE GOVERNOR HB 175 Water Pollution (Hillyer, B.) To deregulate certain ephemeral water features under various water pollution control laws. Text/Analysis At its final session before breaking until May, the House concurred on Senate amendments on Wednesday. HB 175 will be sent to the Governor for his signature. Along with exempting any non-jurisdictional ephemeral streams from being a ‘water of the state’, HB 175 also sets forth reasonable mitigation requirements using storm water management for impacts to such features falling under the current WOTUS definitions. Further, the bill makes changes to make the Interagency Review Team process more transparent. Please feel free to contact OHBA with any questions. HB 126 LIMITING PROPERTY VALUE CHALLENGES MOVES AHEAD HB 126 had been sent to conference committee after the House refused to concur with Senate amendments. However, after being voted out of conference committee yesterday, the HB 126 conference committee report passed both the House and Senate. With the passage of HB 126, school districts and other local government entities would be significantly limited in challenging property values under a measure now headed to DeWine’s desk. Conferees resolved significant differences in a proposal that has been years in the making. Among other varying approaches, the Senate's version would have constituted a nearly complete ban on schools initiating cases before boards of revision. As it moved through both chambers this legislative session, the bill also became a vehicle for addressing developer private pay agreements in lieu of taxes, which critics viewed as a way that districts could bolster their coffers while not impacting their state funding status. The amendment adopted along party lines does the following:

• • • • • • • •

Restrict tax challenges by local entities and individuals to property they don't own that is sold within the tax year of the complaint and goes for 10% and $500,000 more than the county auditor's assessed value, and indexes that cap to inflation beginning in 2023. Require subdivisions to first adopt a resolution authorizing the complaint and mandates property owners be notified at least 7 days prior to the vote. Prohibits local boards from appealing BOR decisions. Remove a requirement that districts pass a resolution before filing a counter-complaint with a BOR. Remove a requirement that school districts receive notice of a complaint if the complaint alleges a change in full market value of at least $50,000, and modify the timeline in which school districts can file a complaint, to 30 days after the initial complaint is filed. Require a BOR to dismiss a complaint filed by a subdivision within one year after the complaint was filed if the board hasn't yet rendered a decision. Retain the Senate-passed bill's prohibition on private pay agreements, but specify that the prohibition applies only to agreements entered into on or after the bill's effective date. Clarify that a local subdivision cannot adopt a resolution that authorizes the filing of complaints in future tax years. LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING CONCLUSION STILL UNKNOWN

As the legislature prepares to break for a few weeks, there is no clear indication of how the legislative redistricting will be resolved. There are still maps in front of the Ohio Supreme Court, and an anticipated ruling in the federal court case expected by April 20th. There will likely be an additional primary for the legislative races, but details on the election or how the final districts will turn out is still uncertain. Stay tuned.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SB 47 Overtime Pay Brenner, A. Peterson, B. To except traveling to and from a worksite and performing certain routine tasks from the overtime pay requirement. Am. 4111.03 and to enact section 4111.031 Signed by the Governor (Signed: April 6, 2022, Effective: July 4, 2022) HB 107 Elevator Law Baldridge, B. To revise the Elevator Law. Committee Hearing in Senate General Government Budget. HB 107 had a proponent hearing in the Senate committee this week. OHBA continues to discuss potential changes with the committee members and OHBA contacts involved in the residential/ accessibility industry. Please feel free to contact OHBA with any questions or concerns. SUMMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Mark your calendar for OHBA’s Summer Board of Trustees Meeting – June 21st. The meeting will take place in Dublin at the Brick House Blue. We have a nationally known economist Dr. Ted Jones as a guest speaker. Detailed information will be emailed out in the near future.

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OhioHBArebates.com Now is the time for your Builder and Remodeler Members to claim for Q1’22. Builder and Remodeler Members may claim for residential jobs completed between January through March 2022. Personalized assistance is available. Please reach out to us with any questions. Claim Today, Don’t Delay!

Q1’22 Claim Deadline: Friday, May 27, 2022 Claim for Residential Jobs Completed January 1 through March 31, 2022

Attached is your Q1’22 Flyer and Banner to use to promote HBA Rebates. www.HBArebates.com remains your one-stop shop for all things associated with the Member Rebate Program. The redesigned website provides all the tools that were available on the earlier edition but designed in a way that is easier to navigate. Please be sure to update your promotional links to assure that your members are directed correctly. https://hbarebates.com/ohiohba/ Promote, Register & Claim    www.OhioHBArebates.com Kim Klein Member Rebate Program www.HBArebates.com Direct - 732-612-3865 Mobile - 732-859-1935

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Ohio BWC reimbursing employers in Drug-Free Workplace program The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is reimbursing employers for workplace substance use-related activities. The BWC is partnering with the Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards to help employers more effectively manage substance use issues in their workplace. Through the Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SURWSP), eligible employers can be reimbursed for qualifying expenses related to implementing and administering a drug-free workplace program which includes: • • • • •

Development and legal review of employer policies and procedures about substance use issues. Training for employees to understand substance use and their employer’s related policies. Training to equip supervisors and managers to better manage employee’s recovery. Recovery-supportive drug testing for prospective and current employees. Access to a free employee wellness incentive program, Better You! Better Ohio!

Who is eligible for the program: Employers may apply for the program online and receive immediate determinations and an email confirmation with additional information. To be eligible the employer must pay into the State Insurance Fund, be current on all payments due to BWC, and be an active policy. Those not eligible for this program include Self-insuring (SI) employers, employers participating in a SI PEO, and state agencies. Employers can currently claim eligible expenses back to July 1, 2019. This retroactive reimbursement period will end July 1, 2022. What counties are covered: As of December 27, 2021, employers in all 88 counties in Ohio are eligible to participate in this program. The Ohio BWC directly manages the SURWSP in 65 of the 88 counties. Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) boards manage the program on behalf of the BWC in the remaining 23 counties. A map and complete listing of counties with a link to ADAMH or the BWC reimbursement process can be found here. Changes to the program: Recently, the BWC restructured reimbursement for drug testing. Reimbursement for testing is now only available to employers with written “second chance” testing policies. The maximum reimbursement for testing will be capped at $1,500 annually. Employers are not required to choose from the Drug Free Safety Program (DFSP) vendor to receive reimbursement. For more information, please contact Sedgwick’s Andy Sawan at 330.819.4728 or andrew.sawan@sedgwick.com

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