SPEAKER: CRAIG HOLIDAY

Meeting Date: March 24, 2010

Call to Order: Made by Daryl Green at 6:45pm

Technical Meeting Purpose: Craig Holiday-Attorney at Law was asked to come and speak about different strategies to help Irrigation Consultants to get paid.

Comments made:

• Craig discussed how Irrigation Consultants are not covered under a State License of any kind.  Having a State License allows the License holder the right to Lien Property, which normally gets you paid.
• Craig did mention that Irrigation Consultants can submit a preliminary notice, and file a lien even though it will not hold up too well in court because Irrigation Consultants are not licensed.  Irrigation Consultants would have to prove that they added a benefit to the property.  Craig says that our argument was feasible, but having a license is better.
• Craig said that the threat of a lien through a preliminary notice could help Irrigation Consultants get paid.
• The members in audience liked the idea of an official ASIC preliminary notice.  Showing that the client owes one of our member’s money, and if every ASIC member used the notice then the clients would recognize the ASICs strength in numbers. (DOWNLOAD SAMPLE PRELIMINARY NOTICE)
• Members discussed getting a C-27, C-61 license to be able to issue a Mechanical Lien.  Other members discussed getting a P.E. in Ag to be able to issue a Design Lien.  Craig said either of those paths would be better then what we have now.
• Members were reminded that have a Contractor’s License makes you know longer eligible to be a Professional Irrigation Consultant (PIC).
• Members said that you need an Engineering Degree to become a PE in Ag.  Others questioned that.
• Craig again mentioned that some form of License with the State will give you more rights and professionalism in court.
• Members asked about small claims court and Craig said that the max is 5k and you can only take that route 4 or 6 times a year.
• Members agree that some form of an official ASIC notice to delinquent clients is a good idea.
• Craig re-iterated that mailing a notice and threatening a lien, even without a state license is something that will work the majority of the time.  But in court the license is key.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:45pm by Chris Curry

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

The ASIC national Board of Directors has been working with a consultant to prepare a very important strategic plan for the future of our Association.

We all have witnessed large changes affecting our industry. There are new organizations making strong influences with public perception, policy and standards. It is imperative we evaluate our position and role in the industry and strategize a unified effort to remain effective in the preservation of water resources and our livelihoods.

Ken Mirvis with the Writing Company will be presenting a preview to the Strategic Plan to our chapter prior to the formal presentation at the national conference in Monterey.

Everyone is encouraged to take part in this town hall type discussion regarding the future of our industry and our Association.

Where: The Tee Room, Newport Beach Golf Course, 3100 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach,CA

When: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: $50.00 per Person – DINNER INCLUDED

Please R.S.V.P with Melinda Cortez at d.d. Pagano, Inc. (714) 771-9200 or e-mail at mniqi@pacbell.net to reserve your space.

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