Auctioneers Licensing Board public meetings in 2021

Auctioneers Licensing Board

The Auctioneers Licensing Board will meet via Zoom to consider routine business including approval of a reciprocal auctioneer license for Thomas Bowling, two auction business licenses for TNS Retail LLC and Breaux Bridge Sales & Rentals, LLC, and current financials. The board will also discuss auctioneer chant education requirements, auction business license education/testing, and bond requirements. An investigative report may be discussed in executive session.

• Approval of reciprocal auctioneer license for Thomas Bowling (effective Jan 1st)
• Approval of auction business licenses for TNS Retail LLC and Breaux Bridge Sales & Rentals, LLC (effective Jan 1st)
• Approval of current financials
• Discussion of auctioneer chant requirements during education process
• Discussion of auction business license education/testing and bond requirement

The Board approved a reciprocal auctioneer license and two auction business licenses. It also voted to make the auctioneer chant optional for students in the pre-licensing education process.

• Approved Thomas Bowling as a LA Auctioneer effective January 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved TNS Retail LLC and Breaux Bridge Sales & Rentals, LLC as LA Auction Businesses (Unanimous)
• Approved the auctioneer chant as optional for students completing pre-licensing education (Unanimous)
• Approved current financials (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 6, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved today's agenda (Unanimous)

Auctioneers Licensing Board

The Auctioneers Licensing Board will consider approving three tested auctioneers, three reciprocal auctioneers, eight auction businesses, and one apprentice auctioneer. The board will also approve current financials, set 2022 meeting dates, and receive attorney and investigative reports.

• Approval of tested auctioneers: Chad Blanchard, Johnny Payne II, Ethan Jose Deshotel
• Approval of reciprocal auctioneers: Mark Hodnett, Dan Troyer, Michael Baker
• Approval of auction businesses: Albert Burney, Greater Shreveport Bossier Auto Auction, Bright Star Realty and Auctions, Peak Auto Auction, Vision Equipment and Auction Co, Chicot Marketing & Consulting dba CMC Auctions, Hamilton Group, Liquidations by Amy
• Approval of apprentice auctioneer Michael Carpenter (supervising auctioneer Joe Massey)
• Set 2022 board meeting dates: Jan 24, March 7, May 2, July 11, Sept 12, Nov 7

The Board approved several individual auctioneer licenses, reciprocal licenses, and auction business applications. It also approved the current financials, a new auction school evaluation form, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved July 19, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Chad Blanchard, Johnny Payne II, and Ethan Jose Deshotel as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
• Approved Mark Hodnett, Dan Troyer, and Michael Baker as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
• Approved 9 auction businesses, including Peak Auto Auction and Hamilton Group, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Michael Carpenter as a LA Auctioneer Apprentice (Unanimous)
• Approved current financials (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates: Jan 24, March 7, May 2, July 11, Sept 12, Nov 7 (Unanimous)
• Approved Auction School Evaluation Form for testing candidates (Unanimous)

Auctioneers Licensing Board

The Board will meet via Zoom to approve several auctioneer licenses, including tested, reciprocal, and apprentice categories. The meeting also includes discussions on financial reports, attorney reports, and rule promulgations related to Act 275 and Act 279.

• Approval of tested auctioneers Jeff Garber and Joy Bradford
• Approval of reciprocal auctioneers Shelby Crump and Mark Stock
• Approval of auction businesses including Covius Property Solutions, LLC dba RealtyBid
• Approval of apprentice auctioneers Marney Robinson and Margaret Hildebrand
• Approval of rule promulgation regarding Act 275 and Act 279

Auctioneers Licensing Board

The Auctioneers Licensing Board will meet via Zoom on May 3, 2021, to consider routine business including approval of new auctioneer licenses, a reinstatement, and auction business licenses. The board will also discuss an executive director salary increase, the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, and election of a vice-chairman. Public comment is accepted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Approval of tested auctioneers Kyle Ferguson and Jimmy Grayson
• Reinstatement of Wilbert 'Woody' Bordelon (previously licensed 1999-2017)
• Approval of auction businesses: Lone Star Auctioneers, Sullivan Auctioneers, Ranch & Farm Auctions, John Boy Auto, RE50, Dynamic Auction Group
• Executive director salary increase (no amount specified)
• Proposed fiscal budget for FYE 2022 (no amount specified)

The Board approved several individual and business auctioneer licenses and reinstatements. It also approved the FYE 2022 budget, a contract extension for Certemy, and a salary increase for the Executive Director.

• Approved Kyle Ferguson and Jimmy Grayson as LA Auctioneers (Unanimous)
• Approved Nolan Bell as LA Auctioneer (Unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement of Wilbert Bordelon as LA Auctioneer (Unanimous)
• Approved Lone Star Auctioneers, Sullivan Auctioneers, Ranch & Farm Auctions, John Boy Auto, and RE50 as LA Auction Businesses, and Dynamic Auction Group pending bond (Unanimous)
• Increased Executive Director’s salary to $29,000 annually effective July 1, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed fiscal budget for FYE 2022 (Unanimous)
• Elected J. Henderson to continue as Vice-Chairman for fiscal year 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2-year contract extension for Certemy (Unanimous)

Auctioneers Licensing Board

The Auctioneers Licensing Board will meet via Zoom on March 1, 2021, to consider routine licensing matters. Items include approval of tested auctioneer Peyton Helmer, approval of auction business Yoder & Frey (temporary license issued Jan. 29, 2021), and an attorney report on the definition of internet platform. The board may also enter executive session for an investigative report. Public comment is accepted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Approval of tested auctioneer: Peyton Helmer
• Approval of auction business: Yoder & Frey (temp license issued 01/29/2021)
• Approval of current financials
• Attorney report on definition of internet platform
• Investigative report (may be handled in executive session)

The Board approved the licensing of one tested auctioneer and one auction business. The Board also approved the current financials and the minutes from the January 25, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Peyton Helmer as auctioneer (Unanimous)
• Approved Yoder & Frey as Auction Business (Unanimous)
• Approved current financials (Unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda pursuant to Act 43 (Unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for attorney/investigative report (Unanimous)

Auctioneers Licensing Board

The Board will meet via Zoom to approve several auctioneer licenses, business registrations, and auction school renewals. The agenda also includes a discussion on a proposed 10% rent increase for the Board's leased building.

• Approval of tested auctioneer Jessie Hoover
• Approval of reciprocal auctioneer Joshua Schott
• Approval of six auction businesses including Integra Asset Solutions, LLC and GovDeals
• Review and approval of 11 auction school renewals
• Discussion of a rent increase from $660 to $726 per month for the leased building

The Board approved several new auctioneer and auction business licenses, as well as 12 auction school renewals. Members also approved a new office lease and established a licensing requirement for internet platforms that collect and remit money. A consent judgment for Eric Mancill was approved.

• Approved Jessie Hoover as tested auctioneer (Unanimous)
• Approved Joshua Schott as reciprocal auctioneer (Unanimous)
• Approved 6 auction businesses including Integra Asset Solutions, LLC and Rocky Creek Auction (Unanimous)
• Approved 12 auction school renewals (Unanimous)
• Approved new office lease at $726/month (Unanimous)
• Decided auction business license is needed if a platform collects money from buyer and remits to seller (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Judgment for Eric Mancill regarding lack of escrow account (Unanimous)
• Approved discontinuation of video services (Unanimous)