Bulletin Board Magazine 2017 Volume 3

The Bui lder Connection VOLUME 3 | 2017 Bulletin Board Cozy

It’s Time for the FALL MARKET Up:

The Next 75 Years

Spring into Fall

Professional Women in Building

Appreciation Night: A Night of Honor

Parade of Homes

SHORE BUILDERS Association of Central NJ, Inc.

Covering Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, & Middlesex Counties

XXXXX President’s Report

C ontents 01 President's Report by Tom Bovino 03 Welcome New Members 2017 05 A Message from President John Kirkenir by John Kirkenir 07 Parade of Homes by Chris & Bernadette Amato 09 PWB is Too Inspired to be Tired by Giovanna E. Pergola 11 Executive Officer’s Corner by Gina McNamara 13 NAHB Updates By Dean Mon 15 #Tbt ToThe 80’SWith Fame By Marge Karahuta & Stephanie Shaffery, Co-Chairs 17 Shore Builders Event Recap 21 Spring Into Fall Suzzane J Kronenfeld 24 SBA Members &The Community 26 The Next 75Years Rich Robinson 27 Legal/Legislative by Michael J. Gross, Esq. and Steven M. Dalton , Esq. 35 Fall Home Buyer’s Solution By Josephine Weathers 43 It Was A Night Of Honor VOLUME 3 | 2017

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Flair Marketing Group - Stephanie Shaffery

WHAT A GREAT TRIP It’s Been By Tom Bovino President - SBACNJ

DESIGNER Flair Marketing Group

OFFICERS President – Thomas Bovino

First Vice President – Mike Kokes

Tom Bovino President - SBACNJ

Vice President of Associates – Suzzane Kronenfeld

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Treasurer – Chris Amato

o you know how I feel right now? If any of you have taken a one week vacation to a beautiful, relaxing, hide-away island with your significant other, you will be able to empathize with me. Do you recall getting off the plane upon your arrival thinking you had a whole, full week ahead with a list of exciting things to do and accomplish? Didn’t it seem like the first few days lasted forever and went so slowly? And then Wednesday came. And even worse, Wednesday night! That dreaded day signified the beginning of the end of your special time. Debbie Downer’s favorite day was probably a vacation Wednesday. Inevitably, no matter how hard you tried to slow it down, the rest of the week would race by and the next thing you knew, you were on your flight home saying to yourself, “I’m not ready to leave yet! Where did the time go? I knew I should have gone away for two weeks!” So, it feels like Wednesday night for me right now. The first year and a half of my term seemed to move so slowly and I felt I had so much time ahead of me. And now, rather suddenly, it feels like time is rushing by so quickly. Although we have accomplished a lot together and have put a lot of new and exciting ideas in motion, I feel there is still much to be done.

While I would love to “stay another week”, I know that it is not possible. But, what a great trip it has been! As summer winds down, remember that time is a precious gift. Spend it wisely with the ones you love. And spend a little of it helping those in need. It will make you feel good inside. With that thought in mind, I would like to once again thank our generous, devoted members for always being there to support the community organizations with whom we have partnered. Once again, we provided a sizeable donation to the Monmouth County SPCA Pet Pantry at the Annual BBQ on the Beach at Martell’s this year. We also helped the United Way “Stuff the Bus” with our “Tools for School” collection. These school supplies got distributed to children in need, right in our own communities. Our PWB walked in the 4th Annual Celebration of HOPE walk and we raised money to shed light and help provide resources for individuals and families struggling with addiction, again, right in our own Monmouth and Ocean county neighborhoods. And lastly, a great thank you for those that brought non- perishable food to our Night of Honor meeting to support Foodstock. It is through these community outreach programs that we can make a true difference in the areas we do business in and it is a great feeling to give back!

There is a lot happening between now and the end of the year, and I’m hoping you’ll “stay on the bus” with me for just a little longer. We hope that you will all join us on October 3rd for a Young Professionals Happy Hour networking event at the Blackman showroom, and our Annual Elections on November 8th at Ferguson in Lakewood. And be sure to keep an eye out for registration information for our Installation on December 6th where I will officially turn over the keys to our new association President. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at these events, and until then, savor the rest of your summer.

Secretary – Tom McGrath

Immediate Past President – John Cummins

SBACNJ STAFF Executive Officer – Gina McNamara Office Manager – Chris Boyle

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S A V E THE DAT E S !

October 3rd – YP Happy Hour Blackman Showroom

November 8th – Annual Elections Ferguson Lakewood December 6th – Installation of President & Board Jumping Brook Country Club January 31st – Economic Forecast Breakfast Meeting

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March 8, 2018 – FAME

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Alside Building Products Jeff Hazelton 11 Blue Jay Way Medford, NJ 08055 Phone: (609) 868-0806 Sponsor: John Vincenti, Hexa Builders

Joseph J. Gormley, CPA Joseph Gormley 3490 Route 1 North, Suite 15D Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: (609) 269-5009 Sponsor: Edward Bucci Builders

Harbor Properties Michael Brick 107 Taunton Blvd Medford, NJ 08055 Phone: (609) 510-8604 Sponsor: Craig Brearly, CWB Architecture Roger Mumford Homes Roger Mumford 247 Bridge Avenue, Suite 5 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: (732) 842-1580 Sponsor: Dave Fisher, K. Hovnanian

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Hexa Builders Dipal Patel 131 Hankins Road

Calgo Gardens Drew Tiner

Heightstown, NJ 08520 Phone: (609) 448-1410 Sponsor: John Vincenti, FWH Associates

462 Adelphia Road Freehold, NJ 07726 Phone: (732) 6040-9715 Sponsor: Kim Manicone, USI Insurance Esposito Construction Mathew McMahon 253 Main Street, Suite 385 Matawan, NJ 07747 Phone: (732) 721-4600 Sponsor: John Vincenti, Hexa Builders

Bank of America Keith Allen 2421 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 202 Manasquan, NJ 08736 Phone: (848) 299-4900 Sponsor: Mark Buckley McCue Captains Insurance Blue Line Drywall & Builder Ken Bennett 2300 US Route 1, Bldg 31 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Phone: (732) 940-8920 Sponsor: Fred Patterson Robertson Douglas Group M&T Bank Bob Carrozza 99 Wood Avenue South, 10th Floor Iselin, NJ 08830 Phone: 732-476-6061 Sponsor: Jason Kaplan, Kaplan Homes Richardson Commercial Realtors Michael Pratico 52 State Highway 33 Hamilton, NJ 08619 Phone: (609) 586-1000 Sponsor: Frank Petrino, Eckert Seamans

Freedom Mortgage Paul Silva 345 Route 9 South

Caliber Home Loans Shane Connor 343 Thornall Street, Suite 55o Edison, NJ 08837 Phone: (732) 740-5372 Sponsor: Michael Borodinsky Caliber Home Loans

Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: 609-578-7949 Sponsor: Gary Forshner Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis

NJR Home Services Peter DiGemma 1415 Wyckoff Road Wall, NJ 07719 Phone: (732) 938-7895 Sponsor: Marlen Kroll, Design Floors Cobra Security and Investigations Gwen Hopkins 83 Irons Street, Suite 10 Toms River, NJ 08753 Phone: (732) 797-1500 Sponsor: Ed Walters, Walters Group

Lennar Anthony Mignone 2465 Kuser Road, 3rd Floor Hamilton, NJ 08690 Phone: (609) 245-2200 Sponsor: Michael Kokes, Kokes Organization Stone Creek Builders Michael Bruno 138 Jackson Street Matawan, NJ 07747 Phone: (732) 566-0395 Sponsor: Stan Graser, Ferguson MDE Home Loans James Mason 766 Shrewsbury Avenue, East Bldg Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Phone: (732) 359-7425 Sponsor: Suzzane Kronenfeld Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate

RHPA Construction Debra Finocchiaro 4 Denny Road

Envirotactics Environmental Consulting Sean DeDeyn

Wilmington, DE 19809 Phone: 302-764-9438 Sponsor: Mike Kurpiel, Universal Supply

1300 Laurel Avenue Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone: (732) 449-0077 Sponsor: Chris Amato, CMM Construction

Design for Living Rita Ruggieri 1 Koala Court

Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: (908) 400-6243

American Properties Realty Jim Franklin 517 Route 1 South, Suite 2100 Iselin, NJ 08830 Phone: 732-283-9700 Sponsor: Carmine Caruso Caruso Excavating

DeVooght House Lifters Erin Belfiglio 602 Mantoloking Road Brick, NJ 08723 Phone: (848) 232-1096

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Nicole Perrone

Consulting Engineer Services Steve Shriver 645 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Suite 1 Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Phone: (856)228-2200 Sponsor: Ed Walters, Walters Group

230 Half Mile Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: (732) 9335660 Sponsor: Kelly Zuccarelli, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program Kimberly Hoff CLEAResult, 75 Lincoln Highway Iselin, NJ 08830 Phone: (732) 218-3417

MIZ Construction Saul Mizrahi 212 2nd Street, Suite 302

The Tile Shop Felix Valentin

Rocon Contracting Dennis Roberts 705 Route 71, Union Ave Brielle, NJ 08730 Phone: (732-528-4710

Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: 732-942-1321 Sponsor: Tom Bovino, LMB Development

Andersen Windows Rebecca Raffa

1710 NJ Highway 35 Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Phone: (732) 508-5300

112 Shrewsbury Drive Livingston, NJ 07039 Phone: (908) 670-3501 Sponsor: Chris Amato, CMM Construction S H O R E B U I L D E R S A s s o c i a t i o n o f C e n t r a l N J , I n c .

Painting by Pearce, Inc. Painting Contractor Julia Levy 3116 Shore Road

Northeastern Building Supply Nick Rivers

Gemini Spray Foam Systems David Brown 182 Washington Street Long Branch, NJ 07740 Phone: 732-263-2858 Sponsor: Michael Gemingini Louis & Sons Drywall

ERNA Properties Laurette Seidenberg 7 Sterline Court Red Bank, NJ 07701 Phone: (732) 739-3600 Red Bank Title Agency Bridget Seber 25 Sycamore Avenue Little Silver, NJ 07739 Phone: (732) 389-4571

Cornerstone Masonry Joe Connelly 5 Executive Drive Toms River, NJ 08755 (732) 640-5074 Sponsor: Ed Walters, Walters Group

255 Gatzmer Avenue Jamesburg, NJ 08831 Phone: 732-521-0040

Ocean View, NJ 08230 Phone: (609) 624-0685 Sponsor: Ed Walters, Walters Group Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis Gary Forshner PO Box 5600

Member Rebate Program Rich Robinson PO Box 1073 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 Phone: 866-849-8400 Sponsor: Richard Robinson NJBA Member Rebate Program

Madison Realty Mark Helmreich

Woodbridge, NJ 07095 Phone: (732-476-2678

Kitchen Krafter Myra O’Leary 3421 Sunset Avenue Ocean Township, NJ 07712 Phone: (732) 695-6111 Sponsor: Walter Hopkin, WJH Engineering

402 Lexington Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: 732-730-8300 Sponsor: Yanky Braunstein Clearpoint Services

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A Message from President John Kirkenir

A Message from President JOHN KIRKENIR

On January 16th, either Democratic Candidate Ambassador Phil Murphy or Republican Candidate Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno will be sworn into office as the 56th

both staff and members to do more with less. For example, in June, NJBA’s Board of Directors authorized the reduction of the number of requisite Board meetings from

builders to help expedite the process of remediating homes. If you have been affected by the problematic TJI Joists, please do not hesitate to contact NJBA for information.

Several members also rose to the occasion this month in organizing a spectacular event, the Summer-Send Off, to benefit the Builders Political Action Committee (BPAC). This event was a major success raising significant funds for BPAC. I’d like to thank Carl Goldberg as PAC Chair and Debra Tantleff as Event Chair for all their efforts in organizing this event. In addition, I thank the other Host Committee

John Kirkenir NJBA President

Governor of NJ. Regardless of who wins the governorship, NJBA is working diligently with our members and coalition partners to prepare for the new administration as policies, procedures, and personnel will be changing in Trenton. On July 27th, we made a major stride in the goal to increase efficiency by relocating and downsizing NJBA’s headquarters to Sharbell’s Town Center development at One Washington Blvd., Suite

NJBA continues to host educational programs and provide access to affordable continuing educational training for professionals. On October 20th, NJBA will host its next educational program, a Legal Update Seminar, which will examine the latest legal issues affecting land use and development in NJ. I encourage you to visit NJBA.org/events to learn more and register.

Dear NJBA Members,

In a previous Dimensions article, I outlined my three-point plan for the Association - a focus on engagement, efficiency and education. I am pleased to report that we have made strides in all three areas and I look forward to building on the momentum we have generated. On the engagement front, NJBA members have been intricately involved in helping the Association on committees and task forces, and additionally with relaying information from the field to NJBA. Members recently expressed concern that building inspection delays were becoming a major impediment to building and that part of the issue was the lack of adequate funding at certain code enforcement agencies due to improper municipal budgeting. In response, NJBA met with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to discuss the issue. As a result of our meeting, DCA recently issued a finance notice to all municipalities and counties operating code enforcement agencies reminding them of statutory limitations on the use of building department revenue.

Members Georgette Kyriacou and Joseph Riggs. A special thank you to Ralph Zucker of Somerset Development and Platinum Sponsor Anthony Rocco of Toll Brothers for partnering and hosting us at their visionary development project at Bell Works in Holmdel. I also want to recognize K. Hovnanian for their significant contribution as a Diamond Sponsor of the event. The importance of an engaged membership and BPAC will be paramount over the coming months as we enter a critical election where all 120 seats in the NJ Legislature and Governorship are up for grabs. I encourage everyone to vote in this extremely important election on November 7th. Following the election, the Legislature will enter the Lame Duck session, one of the most unpredictable periods for the NJ Legislature. NJBA will need to be particularly vigilant in supporting pro housing initiatives and fighting back any misguided proposals that would impact our ability to provide housing for the residents of NJ.

In conclusion, I thank our membership for their outstanding efforts in supporting our Association over the first 5 months of my Presidency and I look forward to leading the Association to new heights over the remainder of my term.

5, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. This relocation will substantially reduce costs associated with NJBA’s lease at American Metro Center. On behalf of NJBA, I would like to thank NJBA Vice President Tom Troy and NJBA Builder Vice President Josh Mann, Esq. for working with me on the task force charged with finding the Association a new home. Further, thank you to Tom Troy and Sharbell for taking on the role as NJBA’s new landlord. Please keep an eye out for an invitation to our “Open House” in October.

four to three per year. Additionally, NJBA committees have shifted to meeting on an as-needed basis. NJBA will continue to pursue other means of increasing internal efficiencies. On education, I am pleased that NJBA has been diligently updating our Builder Members on remediation procedures for those affected by the problematic Weyerhaeuser TJI Joists. In working with the DCA and affected members, we have been able to quickly release pertinent information to builders to help them navigate the remediation process. On September 14th, NJBA held an information exchange with Weyerhaeuser, DCA and affected home

To further increase efficiency, NJBA has reworked numerous policies that will allow

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Parade of Homes

PARADE of Homes By Chris & Bernadette Amato

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Chris Amato CMM Custom Homes

here are few cultural institutions that can combine the various aspects of home owners and business life in one setting. This past spring the marketing department of CMM Custom Homes had the opportunity to view this feat up close. It was during one of the biggest marketing pushes for the builders in our Builder 20 Program called Parade of Homes. It took place in Wilmington, NC, and it did not feel like marketing at all. It unfolded as more of a cultural phenomenon that the residents and businesses alike were able to relish in the common interest of homes and home building. A Parade of Homes in the Jersey Shore area will showcase more than just homes. It is an opportunity to celebrate the attractive features of our community including beaches, golf courses, dining and historic downtown areas. This event serves as a portal for the community to become more involved with the builders and an opportunity to see the impact that the builders have on the community. In addition, it delivers the message that our Shore Builders Association is comprised of quality, dedicated, professional builders.

synergistic effect that the entire parade has on the community at large that will truly make an impact. The collective effort gives the opportunity for each participant to utilize an advertising budget that far exceeds what they could produce individually. This exponentially increases the breadth and scope of even the most far reaching individual campaigns. In addition, a Parade of Homes is a wonderful opportunity to involve local programs like the Monmouth County SPCA and Habitat for Humanity, which are community organizations we have supported in the past. Supporting local causes while displaying the tremendous effort, value, and impact that home building has on our communities is a phenomenal way to connect with our target demographic.

It is not one particular effort, but the

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PWB is Too INSPIRED to beTired By Giovanna E. Pergola O n September 9, 2017, our Professional

a Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBSMMC) of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties Kids Club Event, Girl Power. This will be their first workshop and will focus on female empowerment. It is open to BBBSMMC female Bigs, Littles, and children waiting to be matched that are ages 12 and older. PWB members will provide a panel discussion on career opportunities for women in the building industry, and share their personal success

Giovanna E. Pergola

Women in Building participated in the 4th Annual Celebration of HOPE Walk in Seaside Heights, to support a local organization HOPE Sheds Light, which provides education, support, and resources to families affected by the addiction crisis in our area. As we all know, this epidemic does not discriminate and, what you may not know is that one of our members has lost a child to this crisis. Not only did more

Earle Residential / Commercial Proudly supports Shore Builders Association 2016

“ PWB members walk for HOPE, but some of their family members walked, and our efforts raised $1,500.00, making our overall fundraising goal! ”

than a dozen of our PWB members walk for HOPE, but some of their family members walked, and our efforts raised $1,500.00, making our overall fundraising goal! In addition to the PWB walk team, “Too Inspired to be Tired”, many Shore Builders member companies had walk teams, so we had plenty of great company! It was an exciting day for everyone, as literally hundreds of yellow shirts took to the boardwalk for this much-needed organization. The Professional Women in Building are proud to support causes that touch the lives of people right in our own neighborhoods. Speaking of touching lives locally, on September 30th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, members of our PWB will be participating in

stories. Lunch will be served and the girls will participate in a career minded activity. We are looking forward to partnering with BBBSMMC to bring this program to their organization! The PWB of the Garden State is always looking for new council members. If you, or someone you know, is a member of any of our four local builder’s associations in the state of New Jersey, you can join our PWB. You can also be a male and join our council, too, as we are not just all ladies, here! For more information or to join, please click here.

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Executive Officer’s Corner

Executive Officer’s CORNER By Gina McNamara

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eading into fall is always a bittersweet time of year for me. I love the summer because of all the great events and things to do around the Jersey shore this time of the year. But, the fall is such a great time for our association and some of the most important events for Shore Builders take place as the weather turns cooler.

I would like to once again congratulate all our award winners, who were recognized at our Appreciation Night a Night of Honor event on September 13th. The night was a fantastic celebration of those invaluable members that have worked tirelessly to ensure the longevity of our association, so once again, please join me in congratulating the following members:

Gina McNamara Shore Builders Association of Central NJ, Executive Officer

Click Here for a List of Award Recipients

In October, we will be gathering at the Blackman showroom for our Young Professionals Happy Hour. I invite all members (not just the “Young Guns”) to come out for some networking. We can’t stress how important it is to the success of your membership to come out to events and get to know other members. If you’re not sure about it, or would like us to introduce you around, let us know. Our membership committee is here to help you get to know other members so you can establish relationships within our industry. Our Annual Elections will be on November 8th at the Ferguson showroom in Lakewood. We will be asking members to vote for the new President, Officers, and Board members. This event is a casual networking atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to browse Ferguson’s showroom, meet up with friends and colleagues, and learn more about the hierarchy of our association.

As the holidays approach, we will be installing our new President, as well as our newly elected Officers and Board Members on December 6th. This is a wonderful time to get to know our association’s leadership, who are more than happy to talk with new (or existing) members about succeeding in our industry. As you can see, there are some very important events at Shore Builders that you should not miss out on this fall. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you!

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Labor:

Lumber:

• This is lower than other proposals drawn up by lawmakers, and it could be difficult to achieve. Regardless, if the corporate rate is reduced, NAHB will work to make sure that this will not hamper the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. • The President and Congressional Republicans are working on a unified plan they hope to unveil this fall. • NAHB members are reporting that the availability of labor has become a major problem. • To address this issue, we are working with policymakers on developing legal ways for immigrants and temporary foreign workers to enter the construction workforce as demand for labor increases. • We have also launched the Skilled Labor Fund with other stakeholders. This fund will provide scholarships for students to attend construction training programs nationwide. • Plus, our job training affiliate, HBI, is a national leader for career preparation and job placement in the building industry. • Meanwhile, the Administration wants to expand “earn-while-you-learn opportunities,” such as apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. NAHB will help make sure that residential construction training is included within these programs. Workforce:

• NAHB has had several advocacy wins this year, especially on the labor front.

• Earlier this year, the U.S. Commerce Department announced two tariffs on Canadian lumber imports after the U.S. trade agreement with Canada expired in 2015. The department has postponed the

• In March, President Trump signed a bill that overturned OSHA’s recordkeeping rule, known as the Volks rule. • This rule would have changed the statute of limitations on citations for recordkeeping violations from six months to five years. • We secured another big win when the Department of Labor withdrew independent contractor guidance issued during the Obama Administration. • This would have placed undue burdens on small firms to show that the subcontractors they hire are independent contractors and not employees. • And late last year the U.S. District Court granted NAHB and the Texas Association of Builders a permanent stay of the Department of Labor’s persuader rule. • The rule would have discouraged employers from seeking legal advice about union organizing. • Rather than appealing the decision, DOL has started the process of rescinding the rule — another significant victory for our members. • Most recently, a federal judge struck down the Obama administration’s overtime rule that would have doubled the salary threshold for workers to be able to receive overtime pay. • The final rule would have raised the salary threshold for overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476.

final determination on anti-dumping and countervailing duties to no later than Nov. 14.

• Because Canada is the largest softwood importer to the U.S., NAHB is concerned with how the tariffs will affect lumber prices. • NAHB has stressed to the media how these tariffs will harm home builders and buyers alike. • We have spoken with high-level U.S. and Canadian officials on how to resolve this trade dispute. • And we are urging policymakers to consider expanding domestic lumber production in a sustainable way.

By Dean Mon, President, D.R. Mon Group, Inc. & 2017 ThirdVice Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) I n the nine months since being elected as a senior

reform and the effects of the current administration’s policies and how they will shape the country going forward. Here is an update of the action NAHB is taking on several of these key issues.

officer of NAHB’s board, there has been an incredible amount of issues facing our industry, from the more recent natural disasters affecting Texas and Florida, to labor and materials challenges, not to mention tax

Tax Reform:

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma:

IBS:

• Tax reform remains a priority for the Administration and Congress.

• In the aftermath of the devastating hurricanes, NAHB is working closely with state and local home builder associations in the region to help them meet the needs of members who have been affected by the storm. • We sent out an all-member email with information on how to donate to the recovery effort. • We also implemented an advocacy effort to urge the U.S. Attorney General and state attorneys general to act quickly to prevent price gouging of construction

• We updated our Disaster Recovery toolkit to include Harvey and Irma specific talking

• The 2018 NAHB International Builders’ Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 9-11. • IBS will again co-locate with the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show for the 5th annual Design & Construction Week. • NAHB members who register before Sept. 15 can obtain a free expo pass (non-members save 50%) and save $100 on a full registration.

• The White House proposal keeps the mortgage interest deduction as an individual deduction, but nearly doubles the standard deduction.

points, as well as OSHA and FEMA safety information for contractors.

• More generally, NAHB has a Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund that accepts donations to help communities rebuild after natural disasters. • And we are part of a coalition of more than 30 organizations that promotes resilience to make the nation’s communities safer and more secure.

• As a result, fewer home owners would use the MID and home values could suffer.

• A note from SBACNJ:

• NAHB is discussing this consequence with the White House and legislators.

• We would like to thank Dean Mon for his tireless efforts in representing our state’s interests at the national level and for providing these important updates to our membership.

• President Trump’s draft also lowers the corporate tax rate for all businesses to 15 percent.

• Plus, spouse registration is free before the Sept. 15 deadline.

materials, and we conducted media interviews on flood-related topics.

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#TBTTOTHE 80’S with FAME

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By Marge Karahuta & Stephanie Shaffery, Co-Chairs

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Shore Builders Event Recap

Local PAC Fundraiser at Silverball Pinball Museum

Shore Builders EVENT RECAP

at the Silverball Pinball Museum in Asbury Park provided attendees with a great venue, great food, great networking, & great fun!

An evening full of fun and games was once again a summertime hit event for Shore Builders, taking place on Wednesday, August 9th. This annual local PAC fundraiser

Thanks again to our Event Sponsors:

Installation and Holiday Party Annual Golf Outing

Beer Sponsors: Campbell Supply & CMM Custom Homes Food Sponsor: Shire Realty Wine Sponsor: FWH Associates

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla; Investors Bank; Pr1ma Builders; All County Enterprises; Member Rebate Program; Mon Group Properties, Palatial Homes

Well... we were able to get in 12 holes before the storms rolled in to make it official at our Annual Golf Outing at the Jumping Brook Country Club on June 19th. Congratulations to our winners:

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Annual BBQ on the Beach and Dune Buggy Races

Longest Drive - Dan Madrid, 243 feet Closest to the Pin - Steve Gouin, 10'9"

It was a great turnout for our BBQ on the beach and Dune Buggy Races. We had a record breaking 400 attendees this year! Nothing is better than good food, good networking, and the beach with Shore Builders on a hot summer night! And congratulations to our Builder Dune Buggy Racers who took home awards after a fierce competition: First Place: Pittenger Builders Second Place: Walters Homes Third Place: CMM Customs Homes Many of our attendees brought donations for the MCSPCA Pet Pantry and, as a result of their generosity, we raised $907 in cash, a $20 gift card, and an amazing 538 pet pantry items.

1st Place Mixed Foursome: Linda Bernaski, Gary Bernaski, Kurt Campanile, Lou Perez

2nd Place Foursome: Matt Bella, Lance Golden, Patrick Golden, Dan West 1st Place Foursome: Kirt Huff, Ray Marzarella, Bill Muller, Mike Noble

Marlen Kroll of Design Floors & Interiors, & PWB Member, for coordinating this collection with our friends at MCSPCA!

Thanks to everyone who came out for the event, and remembered to bring something for our furry pals! And, a big thank you to

The event would not be a success without our generous sponsors, volunteers and committee members... THANK YOU! As always, thank you to Jumping Brook Country Club for hosting us again!

Check out the event photos, taken byAll is Sharp photographers, here.

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XXXXX Spring into Fall

I’m ready to buy a home and the inventory is low I have two words for you: Be Creative • Buy a fixer upper- you might find that diamond in the rough and may qualify for a FHA 203(k) renovation loan • Get the home of your dreams- buy a teardown and rebuild • Explore rent-to-own options-now is the time to approach an investor with a rent-to-own proposal • Buy a larger home with rentable space that buyers can use to offset part of the mortgage expense while building equity Given the high costs of homes and high competition, the most important thing you can do is get your finances in order so you know what you can comfortably afford, find an experienced agent who can help you through the bidding war and help you stand out in the competitive selling market.

Shine Brighter Than Your Competition

Spring INTO FALL By Suzzane J Kronenfeld, Director of New Homes Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate O ne of the most frustrating aspects of this

because they know how high the prices are and how scarce home are. Without these home on the market, succeeding generations are missing out on condos and single family homes that the baby boomers own. With a strong economy and rising home prices, there’s really no reason for established homeowners to sell.

year’s housing recovery is that solid demand from buyers has encountered stubbornly low inventory levels, especially for starter homes. The reason is simple: homeowners are happy where they are. These baby boomer homeowners cite the reasons for not moving as they don’t see a reason to uproot, low mortgage rate and

Suzzane J Kronenfeld Director of New Homes Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate

#BeAMarketer

What to do if you’re a homeowner who wants to sell or buy a home. Here are some things to consider…

Who are my buyers and what do I need to know about them?

Let Me Help You: • Reconnect with existing customers and convert more leads • Create and launch powerful eMails • Strategize and leverage your company events and news • Introduce new products and services • Announce offers and promotions

I’m ready to sell my home but the “spring” market has passed

The Millennials (born between 1980 and 1995) are now the largest generation in history, with approximately 90 million members. Their buying patterns give us some indication of the real estate market: • The wait time to buy a home is longer having moved back home after college, first becoming renters and then homeowners • They have a recession mindset having been affected by the Great Recession. They are thrifty and cautious with finances especially due to large college debt • There is a high emphasis on affordability and convenience citing proximity to the workplace as important • Homeownership is viewed as a necessary rite of passage giving them independence and security

Although the traditional “spring” market is over, it doesn’t mean all the serious buyers have disappeared after Labor Day. You’re actually in a great position to sell your home faster and for more money. • Less Competition: You’re not the only homeowner who’s considering taking their home off the market. Reduced inventory means more buyers checking out your home. Make sure your home is priced to sell and that your home is in “show” condition • Motivated Buyers: Anyone taking the time out of a busy holiday schedule to shop for a new home is a serious buyer. Stay flexible with showing times so buyers can get a good look at your home • Your Home Looks Great: Make your home cozy and cheery during holiday time with tasteful decorations and a minimum of clutter. Allow buyers to see their own families celebrating next year’s holiday in your home

At our September meeting we were collecting non-perishable food donations for Foodstock, a grassroots community effort formed to assist with the needs of less fortunate community members who are struggling to put food on their tables. We have asked quite a bit of our members over the past few years to help support the community and in true SBACNJ fashion, our members have stepped up beyond expectations every time. Thank you for your generous support. Please come out on Saturday, October 14th from 1-7 for Foodstock’s Annual Food Drive. Details are here http:// foodstocknj.org/foodstock/

Stephanie Shaffery flairmg.com 848 . 208 . 2087 stephanie@flairmg.com

Social Media Content Creation Graphic Design E-Mail Marketing Marketing Strategy

• They actually want to own a home

• The buying process online. Homeowners: your pictures count and make them the best they can be • According to NAR, they are the largest group of recent buyers

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SBA Members & The Community

SBA MEMBERS &The Community

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Thanks to EveryoneWho Donated!

Walking to Celebrate HOPE

Our PWB would like to thank everyone that donated school supplies for the United Way’s Tools for School Drive. And a special thanks to our member companies that were drop off locations:

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FWH Associates Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate USI Insurance Services

Thanks for helping us “Stuff the Bus” this year!

Gina McNamara, Maria Bolderman & Marilyn Bolderman helping the UnitedWay sort and pack school supplies.

Our PWB were Too Inspired to be Tired on September 9th when they joined thousands of people in the 4th Annual HOPE Sheds Light Walk. The event raised money to help provide resources to Monmouth & Ocean County families affected by addiction. Read more about the PWB’s efforts here. In addition to the PWB walk team, we had a few other Shore Builder members walking that day including: FWH Associates, Design 446, All County Exteriors, and USI Insurance Services. In total, our members raised $9,325.00 for this amazing organization! Congratulations and thank you to all who sponsored, walked, donated, and supported this fundraising effort! Check out the event photos on our Facebook page!

We have the BEST Members!

As you know, we collected donations for the MCSPCA Pet Pantry at our BBQ on the Beach at Martell's Tiki Bar in July. Due to the generosity of our members, we raised $907 in cash, a $20 gift card, and an amazing 538 pet pantry items for needy families in Monmouth County. Thanks to everyone who came out for the event and remembered to bring something for our furry pals! And, a big thank you to Marlen Kroll of Design Floors & Interiors, & PWB Member, for coordinating this collection with our friends at the MCSPCA!

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NAHB Young Professionals Committee

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The NEXT 75 Years by Rich Robinson I

Bulletin Board | 26 | www.shorebuilders.org membership is under 45 years old and only 5% of NAHB membership is under 35 years old. n June, NAHB celebrated its 75-year anniversary with a spectacular Gala in Washington, DC. Most of our Federation’s leaders and legends were there to celebrate NAHB’s storied history. A combination of strong leadership at the grassroots level, successful advocacy wins for our industry, and a general belief by the membership of strength in numbers, all helped propel NAHB to be the voice of the housing industry in our country. Today, however, NAHB faces a unique challenge to continue its success. The 2008 downturn damaged our Federation in multiple ways. The cyclical nature of the building industry has seen its fair share of ups and downs but 2008 was unique as it was paralleled with the largest generation just beginning to enter the workforce. Schools changed how they taught in the early 2000’s losing classes such as woodshop. There was a general negative connotation from the film industry with their depiction of all trades. Add in a generation that tends to view the world on how it relates to them individually, we are dealing with a massive labor shortage nationally and a new membership threat. The NAHB Membership Committee, led at the time by SBACNJ member Michael Kurpiel, noticed that the NAHB median age of 56 years old was rising steadily since the downturn. As a result, the NAHB Young Professionals Committee was formed to recruit, retain, and engage anyone under the age of 45. We are not the first group of Young Professionals in NAHB’s 75-year history, but the need to focus on this demographic and grow it is very important. Currently, 19% of NAHB

This Spring, the Young Professionals Committee Leadership met to formulate our strategic plan for the next 3-5 years. Here are some of the highlights: • The NAHB Young Professionals Award began last year with SBACNJ Treasurer Chris Amato being chosen as a Region A Finalist which was a tremendous achievement. The 2017 NAHB Young Professionals Award is currently accepting applications through September 29th. Anyone under 45 is eligible to be nominated. • NAHB One to Watch Awards were created in 2017 to showcase the impact Young Professionals have across our Federation. 10 NAHB committees and councils are offering a One to Watch Award. Apply or nominate someone today! • In October we will be hosting two Virtual Town Halls for Local Leadership and HBA Staff to have a national dialogue about the key issues facing our Federation for the next generation of our members. • If you are attending the International Builders Show in early January 2018, Young Professionals will have a greater presence than ever before. There will be numerous events including awarding the Young Professional Award, One to Watch awards, the YP Pro Party, and a new booth on the show floor. • Follow us on our NAHB Young Professionals Facebook page New Jersey is the only State in the Federation to have a Young Professionals Committee or Council in each of its Local HBA’s and at the State level! In fact, Shore Builders is recognized as one of the most successful examples of a Young Professional Committee nationally. If either you or your employees are under 45 and would like to get more involved, please contact Christine or Gina. The more members that get involved, the greater chance the next 75 years will be even more successful.

Rich Robinson Member Rebate Program, is a member of the NAHB & SBACNJYP Committees

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Legal/Legislative

potential to significantly impact development and redevelopment of contaminated and brownfield sites. Of note, DEP has proposed amendments intended to strip away traditional corporate protections against personal liability, and to impose liability on individual corporate members involved with remediation activities, through among other things revised certification signature provisions required for remediation documents. The amendments will curtail the use of alternative fill at contaminated sites, requiring specific DEP approval for placement of any alternative fill above existing grade. Additionally, the proposed amendments will expand the obligation of an LSRP to withdraw an RAO, even if that LSRP is no longer retained as such, re-opening the remediation case. While RAO’s are currently subject to re-openers, a retained LSRP will be required to withdraw an RAO within 30-days of learning that a remediation “may” no longer be protective if the LSRP is unable to confirm protectiveness in that truncated time frame. If the LSRP who issued the RAO is no longer

retained, she must withdraw the RAO. This change, if implemented, is likely to significantly increase the frequency of RAO withdrawals, creating uncertainty in the development process and leading to a host of practical concerns and issues for buyers and sellers of development parcels, their lenders and consulting professionals.

All multi-residence buildings that are not a part of redevelopment must have at least one roadway one foot above DFE. Additionally, whether redevelopment or new development, roadways or parking area serving a multi-residence building in a fluvial flood hazard area cannot be more that 1-foot below DFE. DEP references emergency vehicle access as justification for this limitation. Site Remediation Rules DEP released its long promised amendments to the Unregulated Heating Oil Tank (UHOT) program. However, the proposed amendments go well beyond UHOT and if adopted will result in various changes to the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites and Technical Requirements for Site Remediation applicable to remediation cases under SRRA, the Spill Act, Brownfield Act, and ISRA. Unlike many recent rule proposals, DEP did not solicit stakeholder input prior to release of the non-UHOT portion of the proposal. Several of the proposed amendments have the

Legal/ Legislative By Michael J. Gross, Esq. and Steven M. Dalton, Esq. Michael J. Gross is a Partner & Chair, and Mr. Dalton is a Partner of Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.

STAFFORD LANDFILL REDEVELOPMENT I/M/O DEP Partial Release of Conservation Restrictions

DEP RULE PROPOSALS

Michael J. Gross

Bulletin Board | 25 | www.shorebuilders.org approval of a water dependent development; compatibility of surrounding development; DEP recently proposed amendments to rules applicable to its Land Use permitting and Site Remediation programs. Each rule proposal was published July 17, 2017 and has a public comment period expiring 9/15/17. NJBA intends to submit comments to DEP. Builders, developers and land owners should consult with their environmental professionals to assess what impact the proposed rule changes may have on planned development. Coastal Zone Management Rules This rule proposal follows DEP’s July 2015 amendments that consolidated the procedural Coastal Permit Program Rules and the substantive Coastal Zone Management rules into a one comprehensive set of regulations applicable to coastal development. The 2015 amendments focused primarily on the procedural provisions of the Coastal rules, while the current proposal addresses limited substantive provisions. Amendments to the Freshwater Wetland and Flood Hazard rules are also proposed. Of note, the Filled Water’s Edge Rule is proposed to be amended to allow applicants to demonstrate that water dependent use is not feasible at certain sites enabling DEP to authorize non-water dependent development. Feasibility factors include the length of water frontage on the site; corresponding area of upland to support water dependent use; the presence of special areas between the upland and navigable water that may preclude

the existence of contamination that may prevent implementation of a water-dependent use; and factually-specific conditions unique to the property that may be result in peculiar

This case involved attempts by several non-governmental organizations (NGO) to derail a solar energy facility approved for development on a closed and capped former landfill located in Stafford Township. In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division rejected the NGO’s challenges, concluding sufficient evidence supported the decisions of DEP and the State House Commission to remove certain restrictions on the landfill to allow the solar redevelopment to occur.

or exceptional practical difficulties in development of water-dependent use.

The Scenic Resources and High-Rise Structures rules will be combined. High Rise structures will still be more strictly regulated, but some provisions currently applicable only to High Rise structures, such as the requirement that development be in character with surrounding development heights and residential densities or be in character with municipal comprehensive development patterns, will be made applicable to non-High Rise structures. The Coastal High Hazard rule is proposed to be amended to provide a limited allowance for development in V-Zones, applicable primarily to development in densely developed areas such as the Hudson River Waterfront Area and Atlantic City. The Flood Hazard Rules amendments will facilitate certain residential redevelopment in inland fluvial flood hazard areas. Under the current rules, sites developed with multi-residence buildings (building serving 3 or more units) must be served by an existing or new roadway elevated one-foot above the applicable flood hazard design flood elevation (DFE). Under the proposal, an exception exists for multi-residence redevelopment if it is not feasible to construct an access roadway that meets the elevation requirement.

Steven M. Dalton

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