LAC Minutes
January 18, 2005

MINUTES
FOR
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE
LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE ("LAC")
DATED: 01/18/05

Delegates present: Barbara Kanz, Denise Bower, Karna Gustafson,
Cheryl Brendle, David Schwindt, Jack Herring, Rich Vial

A. Treasurer's Report. David Schwindt reported we have $3,966.00 in the bank.

B. Discussion on Possible Repeal of CPA Review Requirement. There is a rumor that certain legislators are not in favor of this review requirement in the statute. The delegates determined to wait for a legislator to propose modification to the Acts and then respond. Discussion followed relative to maybe raising the dollar amount for the budget and adding a minimum number of units before a review would be required.

C. Discussion on Legislator Reception. Discussion tabled to next meeting.

D. Lien Priority. We discussed hiring a lobbyist. We discussed the HUD study as the basis for a proposed rule for requiring an escrow for fees. The study indicated the super priority and modified priority states. Delegates discussed proposing the super priority lien versus a Washington State style 6-month priority lien. A motion was made to drop the super priority Bill and have the Washington State style 6-month priority Bill as a backup. Vote: One abstain and remainder voted in favor. The Bill will be forwarded to CAI National for approval prior to it being "dropped" with the legislature.

E. Banking Statute Not a CAI Matter. The Working Group is handling on that.

F. OWCAM Liaison. No report.

G. Working Group Liaison. Discussion of timing to "drop" Working Group's Bill. The LAC delegates want to review the draft Bill.

H. CAI Liaison. Denise Bower brought to the delegate's attention that CAI has a meeting scheduled on March 16, 2005 regarding the LAC program. We were not informed of that. David Schwindt will follow up with CAI board members.

Next meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2005 at Noon at CMI.