From a long cold winter to a very wet spring it looks like summer is finally here although the rain just seems to keep coming. As many of you are aware and have attended some of the classes or seminars put on regarding erosion control, the City and Town are cracking down more and more on these violations. For developers and builders alike we must begin to accept that this topic is not going to go away and will probably only get more stringent in the future. We have, at the Homebuilder office, information from Jim Nelson with the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts “Best Practices” for soil and water conservation control for your use.  In addition, the Town of Normal and City of Bloomington have information available. Keeping ahead of this just may save you money in the long run.

This year our vice-president, Guy DiCiaula, has been chosen to represent the Bloomington Normal Homebuilders Association and the building industries as one of the 20 Stars for Life with the Great Plains Life Foundation that helps to support at risk youth. This program is designed to identify, help and retain students who demonstrate the ability to succeed, yet who are considered to be in jeopardy of dropping out of high school. If you are able, please consider supporting him in this worthwhile cause. Speaking as someone who participated as one of the representatives last year, it truly makes a difference in these youth’s lives; you never know, one day they may just be one of your employees.

Keep your calendars open for the annual Homebuilders golf outing Monday, June 22nd. @ El Paso CC.  Cost is $90.00 per golfer, includes lunch, dinner, all you can drink on the course and great prizes! This always proves to be an eventful and fun day for all!  Also coming up is the Peoria Chiefs outing with the Peoria HBA.

As always, I welcome your comments on how I can continue to serve you best. Please feel free to call or email me any time with questions or concerns at 275-1580 or bradr@johnston-builders.com

Sincerely,

Brad L. Ropp

Johnston Builders