NORTH TEXAS HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION
4410 Fairway Boulevard Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Volume 10, No. 1 • January 2017
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From the President
December was a month of celebrating. After attending the NTHBA Christmas Party on December 1st, my wife and I, along with Teri, had the privilege of attending the Christmas Party of the 363rd Training Squadron with Lt. Col. Thorp and his wife Jennifer on December 9th. The squadron welcomed us with open arms and made us feel like part of their family. We were introduced to many of the instructors and supervisors of the TRS. Throughout the evening there were drawings for door prizes along with a D.J. setting the tone with some holiday music. After dinner the group played several fun games that incorporated audience participation. It was amazing to see the comradery and laughter. The 363rd Training Squadron sure knows how to throw a party. We are already getting off to a busy start for 2017. Several NTHBA members, developers, surveyors and engineers, were invited to stakeholder’s meeting/presentation to explain the proposed updates and revisions to “Appendix A – Subdivision and Development Regulations” with the City of Wichita Falls Department of Community Development, Planning Division. It was fortunate for many we received the invitation. After several hours of discussing the pros and cons of the revisions, the NTHBA builders, surveyors and engineers in attendance were able to postpone acceptance of any revisions until further review. The NTHBA has already scheduled a meeting on January 4th at 1 PM with those who were in attendance, in order to compile review questions for the proposed revisions. I have also been informed by Bobby Teague, he will be concentrating on completing the amendments to the adoption of the 2015 Energy Codes. We will keep you updated as we receive new information. Always remember, this is your association, if you receive any information, find yourself in a particular situation or have any ideas or suggestions that the NTHBA might be able to assist in, please feel free to contact the NTHBA office or one of the directors listed in the reporter. We make every effort to keep informed but can always use your help.
Special Thanks to our 2017 NTHBA Partners: Diamond Atmos Energy Platinum Union Square Credit Union
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INSIDE • Calendar of Events • Former NAHB Chair considered by Trump • 2016 Christmas Party • OSHA Walking -Working surface rule