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About CATT

History | Mission | Code of Ethics | Membership Application
Success Stories | Board of Directors

History

CATT, the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe, was formed in 1998 by a few contractors in the Truckee-Tahoe region. These founders had two priorities: address the impacts of local agencies on the building trade and improve the overall professionalism within the industry. Through discussions, this small group realized that many other contractors were feeling the same frustrations. The Articles of Incorporation were signed June 24, 1998 by Mitch Clarin, Embree Cross, Pat Flora, Robert Gelso, Richard Loverde, Brian Marsh, Ted Owens, Eric Reamer, Dennis Schlumpf, and Matt Williams. The corporation was chartered as a regional, non-profit trade association and received recognition as a tax-exempt organization. Governing Bylaws established a 15-member board and that Board quickly began soliciting membership support. In July of 1998, the first staff person was hired and in October 1998, the first golf tournament fundraiser was held. Also in 1998, CATT absorbed the Tahoe Independent Contractors Association of North Tahoe.

In 2001, CATT announced an affiliation with the Nevada County Contractors Association, and other affiliations followed, including reciprocal memberships with the North State Building Industry Association, Sierra Green Building Association, and Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors.

Over the years, CATT also branched out and created a 501(c)3 charitable arm, C.A.T.T. Community Project, which focuses on building or restoring community structures, and CATTPAC, a registered Political Action Committee.

Mission

“To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community”

Code of Ethics

The following Code of Ethics shall be honored by every member of this Association:

Be mindful of your responsibility to CATT and fellow members, and through conduct of your business, demonstrate that membership in this organization is an assurance of integrity and quality.

Insure that agreements and contracts are clear and understandable and state the essentials of every transaction with adequate protection and representation to all concerned.

Provide fair and just compensation for services rendered in each transaction.

Keep your insurance and license current.

Provide opportunities for employment in a safe environment.

Cooperate with all public officials and comply with all laws and regulations governing the industry and our community.

Say or print nothing that may reflect unfavorably on others except in an articulate, intelligent manner and only when protection of the public good and/or our industry dictates.

Dedicate yourself to bringing together members of the construction industry and community at large in the bonds of fellowship, mutual understanding, and positive solutions.

Membership Application - Click here

“Dues are pro-rated in 1/12 increments. December 1 of each year is the common annual billing date. January 1 is the start of the membership year.”

Success Stories

CATT is recognized as a critical stakeholder in the Truckee-Tahoe region. Since its inception in 1998, CATT has worked with local decision-makers and staff from the various government agencies to insure that the voice of the building industry is heard. Just as significant, CATT has become the face of the building industry to the media and the public.

In 2005, CATT was chosen to sit on the Placer County “Planning Working Group” to interact with Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as the TRPA Regional Plan is updated.

In 2005, CATT participated in meaningful discussions with Placer County to improve/streamline the permit process for the eastern half of the County.

In 2005, CATT presented a Public Outreach Policy to the Truckee Donner Public Utility District Board of Directors, and the policy was unanimously adopted by the Board.

In 2005, CATT successfully lobbied the Truckee Town Council for an Economic Analysis to be performed before two new housing ordinances are adopted. CATT secured the support of the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Housing Association for the economic analysis.

In 2005, CATT co-sponsored a “Form Based Code” seminar and “Affordable Housing” presentation to introduce new land use/planning concepts to area architects, engineers, builders, and other stakeholders.

In 2005, CATT hosted a Best Management Practices Workshop on erosion control, in preparation for new rules being implemented by the Town of Truckee.

In 2004, CATT suggested a citizen committee be created to scrutinize every detail of new mitigation fees being proposed by the Town of Truckee, which resulted in questionable fees being dropped from the proposal (cost savings of approximately $1500 per single family residential unit).

In 2004, CATT co-sponsored three live Candidate Forums on Channel 6 TV.

In 2004, CATT was named to sit on the Truckee Affordable Housing Working Group.

In 2004, CATT commented on the Truckee Tahoe Airport Compatibility Plan.

In 2004, CATT worked with the Truckee Building Department to reduce Plan Check turn-around time for single family residential permits to only four weeks and also draft a set of Model Plans to assist professionals in meeting Town requirements.

In 2004 and 2005, CATT contributed to the community by serving breakfast for local senior citizens, donating materials and man-hours on the Truckee River Legacy Trail, providing labor, expertise, and materials for the Transit Shelter in Truckee, and collecting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims.

CATT Committees

2007
Awards
Budget – Chairman Steve Kane
Bylaws
Education - Chairman Kurt Westerlund
4th of July Parade
Golf Tournament –Co-Chairs Cris Yturri and Paul Douglass, Jr.
Holiday Party
Insurance - Co-Chairs Frank Ross and Carla Beebe
Issues
Membership – Chairman Gerald Wallace
Mixers - Chairman Gerald Wallace
Nominations
Pancake Breakfast
Safety-Chairman Dennis Schlumpf
Snow Festival Parade

Award Winners

These winners were chosen by their peers and recognized at the December 2006 Holiday Party.

Builder of the Year
Rich Loverde- Loverde Builders

Sub-Contractor of the Year
Phil Schacht- Aegis Electrical

Supplier of the Year
Tom Just- Mountain Home Center

Professional of the Year
Tim Taylor- Auerbach Engineering

Volunteer of the Year
Mike Nethersole-M.D. Construction

New Member of the Year
Eric Luster-Aspen Developers Corp.

Residential Project of the Year
The Cabins at Donner Lake- M.C. Taylor Construction

Commercial Project of the Year
Plumas Bank (Truckee)- GLA Morris Construction

Alternative Building Methods Project of the Year
Schaffer’s Camp (Northstar)- Q & D Construction

Public Works/Recreational Project of the Year
Brockway Road Round-A-Bout (Truckee)- MWA, Inc.
and L+P Designs

Staff

Pat Davison
Executive Director

Ane Ridzon
Office Manager